Accessory Trend: Statement Jewellery

Statement jewellery has arisen to a new level of significance for 2009 - Big, bold and oversized any thing goes....

Jewelry is all about making a statement, be it a necklace, a bangle or a cocktail ring. From ethnic beading, to exotic stones, to avant garde pieces, the one thing is constant: it must be big and bold. Click here to read more on the statement jewellery trend.Shoe Trends for Spring/Summer 2009

Themes

: Jewellery in the 2009 collections took many and various forms. There were a few common threads amoung them, however, including

Geometric shapes
Exotic and ethnic inspirations
Rich colours; prominent stones and gems

Bracelets, bangles and cuffs

Bracelets took various forms on the runways - from simple chains to chunky bangles. It was the ornate cuff that really took trend status, however, worn on the upper arm or the wrist.

How to wear this Jewellery Trend

The core difference between the previous season of bold jewellery and the 2009 trend is the clothing it's worn with. While 2008 was about playing down the clothing to make the jewels the stand-out feature, 2009 is not afraid to team wildly bold or colourful clothing with over-the-top accessories. Experiment with clashing colours and styles - make them as interesting as possible.

For more subdued occasions, there's always the option to pair statement pieces with a little black dress, or even jeans and a tee. Whatever your preference, the bottom line is that when it comes to jewellery in 2009, the bigger and more exotic, the better!