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Jewelry Trends & Shopping Guide

By , About.com Guide

Follow jewelry trends and shop for jewelry. Watching celebrity jewelry is one way to monitor the trends. Celebrities have access to all sorts of designer jewelry, and while I don't always agree with their selections, the jewelry is fun to look at and is often a good preview of the pieces we'll see on retail racks in a season or two.
  1. Celebrity Jewelry Trends
  2. Celebrity Jewelry Profiles
  3. Accessory Trends
  4. Jewelry Designer Profiles
  5. Body Jewelry Advice & Shopping
  6. Bracelets, Cuffs & Bangles
  1. Necklaces & Pendants
  2. Earrings
  3. Birthstone Jewelry
  4. Specialty Jewelry & Accessories
  5. Find a Watch
  6. Lampwork Beads

Celebrity Jewelry Trends

Celebrity jewelry is always fun to look at, and there are some interesting stories behind some of the world's famous jewelry. What kind of jewelry are celebrities wearing and how do their choices affect jewelry trends?

Celebrity Jewelry Profiles

Each of these photo galleries focuses on a single celebrity. See how each star's jewelry tastes have changed over the years.

Accessory Trends

Royal Ascot Hats

Here's a look at accessories, past and present, including some wild hats that would be fun to wear.

Jewelry Designer Profiles

Read profiles of well known jewelry designers from the past and find information about today's jewelry designers and their specialties.

Body Jewelry Advice & Shopping

When it comes to body jewelry, there's no end to the number of body parts that creative people choose to adorn with it. Use these tips to find and choose the best kinds of body jewelry for your body piercings.

Bracelets, Cuffs & Bangles

Find all sorts of bracelets and bangles, from chain bracelets to wooden bangles to bracelets set with diamonds and other gemstones.

Necklaces & Pendants

There are so many different lengths and types of necklaces and pendants -- it's easy to find something that's just right for any occasion.

Earrings

There's something out there for everyone who loves earrings, whether it's dangles and chandelier earrings that touch your shoulders or elegant, lobe-hugging diamond studs.

Birthstone Jewelry

Find all sorts of jewelry to honor someone's birth month. Birthstone bracelets and necklaces are always popular, but so are rings and earrings.

Specialty Jewelry & Accessories

Mom's jewelry and jewelry for cancer awareness are two kinds of specialty jewelry.

Find a Watch

I love watches and have more of them than I truly need -- I can't help myself because they're available in so many styles. Use these links to find a watch (or two, or three, or more) that you love.

Lampwork Beads

Kim Miles Handcrafted Lampwork Beads

Lampwork beads have been popular jewelry components for a long time. Bead styles (and the way they are used in jewelry) are ever-changing, but I think lampwork beads in general are here to stay. Professional beadmakers offer tips to help you purchase beads and galleries walk you through a bunch of different designs.

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