tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035599711221264000.post-33594484548625481002008-03-12T18:53:00.000-07:002008-03-12T20:15:29.990-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.silverjewelryinfo.com/blog/uploaded_images/031208_JATrendsGreenM-768555.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.silverjewelryinfo.com/blog/uploaded_images/031208_JATrendsGreenM-768547.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Butterfly themes, as seen in this pendant by Rhonda Faber Green, were a top trend at the recent JA New York Winter Show.<br /><br /><br /><br />By Mary Wisniewski <br />Published Courtesy of NJN<br /><br />New York—Spring was in the air at the JA New York Winter Show, with whimsical designs topping the trends, along with nature-inspired pieces and romantic themes.<br /><br />From leaf motifs to subtle butterflies and bold serpents, designs capturing flora and fauna popped up at a plethora of designers' booths. Flower-themed jewelry bloomed throughout the show too.<br /><br />Romantic flourishes such as bows, hearts, stars and wings were also in full force. A standout pair of hoops was shown at Julez Bryant's booth, with a moon on one earring and a shooting star on the other.<br /><br />Many designers chose to use dream catchers in their patterns too, with John Christopher and J. Han leading the way.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.silverjewelryinfo.com/blog/uploaded_images/031208_JATrendsChristopherM-719156.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.silverjewelryinfo.com/blog/uploaded_images/031208_JATrendsChristopherM-719153.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />"Dreamcatcher" pendant by John Christopher.<br /><br /><br />Gold designs showed a lot of openwork to accommodate a lower price point, while oxidized silver, a more affordable metal, proved its move into the mainstream.<br /><br />Other top trends included swirly circle earrings, cocktail rings, big hoops, gemstone clusters and bold, eccentric necklaces.<br /><br />The JA New York Winter Show was held from March 9-11 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City.susihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03892630633995301219noreply@blogger.com