Nature Inspired Jewelry Trends

It is great to see what wonderful items the designers of jewelry find each year for our style delight. This summer we have been seeing some wonderfully traditional trends and also some eclectic choices.  Here are a few more that you can enjoy for the remainder of the season and to carry you into the fall.

Nature inspired jewelry has been a great choice for women this season.  It is fresh and brings the love of the outdoors into your accessory selection and into your style.  It is a fun crossover and can really birghten your mood.  Take a  look at some neat pieces that can really show your flair for classy accessorizing.

* Animals
Jewelry items that are depicting animals like dragonfiles, butterflies and bumble bees are the perfect seasonal jewelry accessory.  You can find great pieces made with crystals or enamel in wonderfully bright citrus colors that are set in sterling silver or white gold.  These look amazing on and will set you apart from the everyday typical accessory.

* The Outdoors
Look for jewelry in sterling silver or yellow gold that depicts items found in the great outdoors like flowers and trees.  You can see these created in all metal jewelry pieces or pieces with bright gemstones.  These beautiful art createions will look awesome with your clothing and will become a wonderful statement that you will enjoy wearing often.

* Nautical Designs
Seasells, starfish and sand dollars are hot and you can purchase these designs in various types of metals. For those who love sea life, go for jewelry that depicts dolphins, seahorses or whales. What a fun selection to enjoy and celebrate the great outdoors with.

* Birds
Birds in flight are an international nature inspired jewelry trend. Aside from charm pendants hanging on gold or silver chains, we are seeing long necklaces with birds incorporated into the side of the chain. It's usually a dove or seagull featured on a dramatic long necklace and they lend an air of sophistication with a touch of softness to any outfit for a casual weekend, or dinner out.

By buying a few of these great pieces, you will certainly make a difference in your wardrobe and accessory choices each day.  These wonderful nature inspired jewelry pieces are very striking and they won't sit in your jewelry box for very long.  You will find yourself reaching for one of these day after day and the compliements will come rolling in too.  Enjoy!

by Kaye Lefier, Contributing Editor at ChasingTreasure.com, online store specializing in wooden jewelry boxes and leather jewelry cases. Kaye is an avid Jewelry Collector and writes about Jewelry and Jewelry Trends.