Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Gold Jewelry Becomes More Attractive in Down Economy

By Heather Boydins

So what shall it be gaudy or gorgeous? Jewelry that is " the most decorative additions to the human body, aside from tattoos, which we humans love to indulge in. If you take a good look at the trends lately you'd think gaudy, but at the price you're paying for some of this "art", best call it gorgeous in defense of wearing it.

If you're searching for an enduring jewelry collection, one that has value, stick to gold. Even though we're in a recession, we value our gold simply because it never loses its worth or it attraction over time.

Surveys have recently shown that those "must get" items we so covet rank gold as being close to the number one spot, not other expensive jewelry as you may expect. Amazingly the next ranked "must get" item was a fully loaded new Smartphone cell phone.

It's a sure thing then that gold is a keeper not only because of the way it looks on people " elegant, tasteful, quiet and striking " but because of its investment value. All around gold wins the Miss Versatility crown for its ability to appeal as a must have wearable and its obvious financial value. You have to know that after all these years gold will be with us ad infinitum.

The other option for your jewelry collection is sterling silver, which appeals to many for its polished beauty, lower prices and its ability to blend beautifully with other precious stones. Fashion trends these days are showing earth tones with glints of sterling silver and a range of natural colors to accent it.

If you love knowing in advance of the season what everyone else will be wearing when it comes to jewelry, then make a bee line to the nearest magazine stand and get a hold of several high end fashion magazines with photo spreads of the latest bling.

If you happen to buy from catalogs, then bravo, you have advance notice of what is going to be the "in thing" for the next season. So when your new book arrives, pour over it and pay attention to what is coming. If you get it first, you're ahead of the crowd and a trendsetter.

Store windows are one of the best places to start looking for the latest in fashion trends, and that includes the hottest of hot for new jewelry as well. You won't have any trouble finding something you like. High end fashion stores make sure they are several steps ahead of the latest trends and will even show you how to mix and match looks for an extra fashionable flare. - 17944

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