Jewelry Trends & Shopping Guide
By Carly Wickell, About.com Guide
- Celebrity Jewelry Trends
- Celebrity Jewelry Profiles
- Accessory Trends
- Jewelry Designer Profiles
- Body Jewelry Advice & Shopping
- Bracelets, Cuffs & Bangles
- Necklaces & Pendants
- Earrings
- Birthstone Jewelry
- Specialty Jewelry & Accessories
- Find a Watch
- 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?
- Jewelry on the Campaign Trail
- Royal Jewelry
- Who Owns the Jewelry that Celebrities Wear?
- Celebrity Jewelry Index
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
Here's a look at accessories, past and present, including some wild hats that would be fun to wear.
- Wacky Accessories at London Fashion Week
- Quiz: Which Star is Carrying the Clutch?
- How to Choose a Pair of Sunglasses
- Shop for Sunglasses
- Outrageous Hats Seen Around the World
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.
- Best Metals for New Piercings
- 6 Reasons to Avoid Piercing Guns
- Ear Piercing Variations
- Body Jewelry Gauge Chart
- My Belly Button Piercing
- Stretching Your Earlobe Piercings
- Healing Times for Above-the-Waist Piercings
- Heart Themed Belly Button Jewelry
- Unique Belly Rings
- More Body Jewelry Shopping
Bracelets, Cuffs & Bangles
Find all sorts of bracelets and bangles, from chain bracelets to wooden bangles to bracelets set with diamonds and other gemstones.
- Wooden Bangles
- Turquoise Bracelets
- Animal Print Bangles
- Sterling Silver Bracelets
- Contemporary Pearl Bracelets
- Diamond Bracelets
- Traditional Charm Bracelets
- Woven and Link Bracelets
- Italian Charm Bracelets
- More Bracelets
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.
- Big-Link Necklaces
- Favorite Cross Pendants
- Peace Sign Pendant Necklaces
- Multi-Chain Necklaces
- Find a Lariat
- Women's Gold Chain Necklaces
- Sterling Silver Heart Pendants
- Contemporary Pearl Necklaces
- Colorful Beaded Necklaces
- More Necklaces
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.
- Favorite Hoop Earrings
- Garnet Earrings
- Topaz Earrings
- Earrings to Wear with a Little Black Dress
- Diamond Stud Earrings
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.
- Birthstone Jewelry for All Months
- Birthstone Necklaces and Charm Pendants
- Emerald Jewelry (May)
- Pearl & Alexandrite Jewelry (June)
- Opal Rings (October)
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
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.