Susan Eisen is Crazy About Jewelry

Crazy About jewelry

The Column

by Susan Eisen

As printed every Sunday in the El Paso Inc. publication.

July

7/31/2005

BRACELET MAKEOVER

Many of you are tired of the diamond tennis bracelets you have been wearing for the past 10 years, every day of your life. Wide bracelets with multi strands are currently the hottest thing on the wrist and really add to the flavor of a gorgeous outfit. Why don't you let me put several of your bracelets together on a glitzy clasp and give you an exciting new bracelet to wear? Bring me your old ones and I will make them over for you!

DROPS ARE HOT

I am still seeing the fabulous, long, chandelier type earrings gracing the ears of America's famous women. Long "threader" type earrings are now on stage with a simple row of diamonds or a combination of circle, ovals and squares. Show off your ears and add some length to the lines of your face with these long delicate earrings and you'll see how sophisticated they look. Not sure how they'll look? Come by and try some on!

DIAMOND LINKS

Diamond link chains are now being seen all over the magazines and on the necks of the stars. Adding a diamond every quarter inch or so on a chain adds sparkle and dresses up any pendant chain. If you are tired of a single diamond pendant around your neck, let me show you how we can redesign the necklace with a few little diamond accents to accent your diamond.

7/24/2005

PINK GOLD

Many of us living on the border are familiar with the rose gold very commonly seen in traditional Mexican jewelry. The latest trend in fashion gold jewelry is the addition of rose gold in combination with white gold, yellow gold, or silver. I was amazed by the colorful gold necklaces being shown by many of the European designers at the last jewelry market I attended. If you're tired of the plain gold look, bring in your jewelry and I'll add a touch of pink gold to it to transform its style.

ANTIQUE OR NEW

One of the fabulous design trends in jewelry is the recreation of older style filigree work just like you see on your grandmother's pieces. I am really excited about the platinum and 19K bridal designs and the beautiful vintage look necklaces that are appearing on the stars and in the magazines. Bring by your old jewelry and give it new life!! Don't abandon it in a drawer but let me redesign it into a stunning Victorian necklace and earring set to keep you right in style.

PLENTY OF PEARLS

The last several years have seen pearls emerge as the gemstone that goes with everything. Chinese freshwater pearls are gorgeous in pink, yellow, green and gray and can be coordinated with any style outfit. Add some new pearl colors to your necklace or an interesting clasp to your strand of pearls and they will highlight your wardrobe.

GREEN IS KING

My travels to the various jewelry shows around the country confirms my belief that green is the color that is setting the jewelry world on fire. Emeralds, tourmaline, garnet, peridots and quartz all come in luscious shades of green. Get on the band wagon and add green to your list!

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