With fashion week winding up in New York, the tones of the fall fashion season seem clear. Black and brown continue as the foundation of a dark palette. As we all know, you can't go wrong with classic black. It's always a good match for nearly every wardrobe favorite and it never goes out of style, but the upcoming season will see this classic color making a big splash in the world of jewelry. Brown is the color of the season, cocoa, champagne, and cognac shades dominate. Look for agate, smoky quartz, pearls and even wood.
Recent shows highlighted warm tones of orange seem to indicate a warming trend, and featured tones like red, teal, green and purple that work with either black or brown.
Large pendants and layered necklaces will continue to build in popularity as well. With more feminine necklines and a return to classic glamour, such pieces provide the icing for a perfectly prepared design.
The trick is to pick classic design that will stand the test of time. There will always be some colors of the palette that are hotter than others but we all have our own style and can pick and choose from the jewelry tones what suits us best, that make us shine, including matching our old favorites.
At Elise Lew Designs we love to create
pieces that align with your needs and
desires. If you would like to have a piece
specifically designed for you, please
send an email to info@eliselewdesigns.com
to explore your options.
A few simple steps in the care of your
jewelry can help you enjoy its beauty
for a lifetime. Here are some easy tips
to keep your favorites looking as lovely
as the day you got them.
When cleaning your jewelry simply soak
it in warm water with a little mild soap.
If necessary scrub your jewelry with a
soft toothbrush to loosen debris or to
clean behind stones. After brushing, just
rinse with lukewarm water and allow the
jewelry to dry. Do not rub sterling silver
items with anything other than a polishing
cloth or fine piece of felt.
Remember to always store your jewelry
in a clean, dry and soft place. A fabric-lined
jewelry case or box with compartments
and dividers is ideal. If you prefer to
use an ordinary box, wrap each piece individually
in soft tissue paper.
Keep sterling silver items in sealed
plastic bags. Avoid coming in contact
with chemicals like chlorine, perfumes,
and hair products when wearing your jewelry.
Following these simple steps will help
you keep your jewelry looking like new.
Elise Lew Designs knows that every piece
of jewelry becomes a cherished heirloom.
Please follow the following tips to ensure
a positive jewelry shopping experience:
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First, only shop
on Web sites that list a phone number,
address and/or "Contact Us"
e-mail option
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For on-line purchases,
always use a credit card. This way,
if anything does go wrong, no money
has actually left your account, and
you have a greater chance of having
recourse.
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Look for a liberal
return policy with a full refund. Be
sure to note the window of time in which
the jewelry may be returned! This can
sometimes be hidden in tiny print. Ask
for the original packaging and an itemized
receipt
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Consumers who fortify
themselves with information and who
take common sense precautions will find
the jewelry shopping experience to be
an enjoyable one. The key to buying
fine jewelry is where one shops. Trust
in the jeweler is vital.
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