2011 Jewelry Trend Update by JKC

Written by Lovelin Joy

Jan 12 2011 – “In one word, the trend toward all fashion is "Luxe." For jewelry this means fine jewelry is the trend: gold, pearls, and gem stones. The luxurious personalized jewelry will be combined with luxurious fabrics.” - Jewelers’ Circular Keystone (JCK) Magazine

Gold. Multiculturalism is the term coined by the jewelry designers with the jewelry designs that mostly influenced by African, Indian, and Asian cultures. Stacked thin bangles are an example of Indian basic jewelry accessory that is currently on-trend worldwide. Platinum, white gold, and silver, also known as the white metals, have been growing in popularity over the past few years. Most of celebrity engagements rings are made of platinum. However, gold continues to be the most sellable jewelry in an average fine jewelry store.

Peals. The personal favorite of the late Princess Diana and the current First Lady of America Michelle Obama. Pearls never go out of style. They are just growing in popularity. Some of these popular styles will now include layers and colors. Freshwater pearls are priced so we can all afford them, and they come in a rainbow of colors from bright to pastel. According to JCK, personalized jewelry like necklaces designed and made from pearls are one of the women must-have accessory.

Trendy designs such as the Tin Cup and Y Necklace are getting dressed up. Instead of using inexpensive beads and plated chain, these designs are sporting real gold, pearls, and colored gems. New jewelry design trends include the rebirth of the Lariat Necklace, said to replace the Y Necklace, and multiple strand Station Necklaces. Though all these trendy designs will be filling up the small accessories boutiques in the malls, the "luxe" touch will be incorporating real gem stones into these designs.

According to JCK, more women are now buying gold, pearls, and other fine personalized jewelry pieces for themselves as long as the price point is less than a few hundred dollars. What about you? Have you ever made an upscale, luxury piece of jewelry just for you?

Personalize Your Gift with an Engraved Name Plate

Engraved name plate - initials, monogram or personal message

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Add a personal touch to your gift this holiday season with an engraved name plate for just $18.95! Engraved name plates are available for ALL of our jewelry boxes, armoires, music boxes and watch boxes.

Choose from two colors, brass or nickel and two font styles, script or block. Up to 23 letters can be engraved.Select to engrave initials (1-2 letters), monogram (3 letters) or a message (up to 23 letters). Nickel and brass nameplates are backed with commercial adhesive and ship separately from most products so you can choose the placement of the name plate.

Holiday Special - Receive a FREE Engraved name plate with JewelKeepers jewelry boxes:

Engraved nickel name plates are free with the purchase of all jewelry boxes, chests and valets by JewelKeepers. Crafted from American hardwoods, their jewelry boxes are superior in quality, construction and design. Founded upon the desire to create the best jewelry boxes available on the market, JewelKeepers developed key elements to produce heirloom quality chests to treasure for years to come. Prices range from $179 - $750. Many of their women's jewelry box are crafted with patented secure lock designs that lock all parts of the jewelry box (top, sides and drawers) with one key.

Ballerina Jewelry Box Holiday Buying Guide

One of the most popular holiday gifts for little girls is a ballerina jewelry music box. We recommend making your selection early if ballerina jewelry boxes are on your holiday gift list!

There are many styles of ballerina jewelry boxes to choose from.  Depending on the age and intended use of the gift, you will be delighted with the selection available.  In our store we have categories dedicated to the different types of ballerina boxes.  Below is a breakdown and quick links to hopefully make your quest for the perfect ballerina box a little easier!

Wood Ballerina Jewelry Boxes: A wooden ballerina jewelry box is a gift often handed down. They are favorite keepsake gifts that often stay in a family for generations. This selection features wooden designs crafted from hard wood. Our most popular ballerina jewelry boxes can be found in this category.

Wood boxes with Illustrated Laminated Laser Paper Overlay: This selection of ballerina music boxes have lovely illustrated designed on laminated laser paper that overlay wood boxes.  They feature quality construction without the price tag of a painted solid wood box and offer more detailed whimsical ballet designs.

Plastic Toy Ballerina Boxes: These styles are made from durable white plastic with illustrated laser paper designs bonded to the boxes. This selection is intended for play and is perfect for little girls 3+.



If you're having trouble deciding since they are all so adorable, checkout two Best Sellers:

Best Seller! $69.95 Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Best Seller! $79.95 Plays Nutcracker Suite

$199.95 Mahogany, Plays Nutcracker Suite

For the ultimate in keepsake heirloom ballerina jewelry boxes, consider this beautifully crafted wooden ballerina jewelry box. Made of American hardwood and featuring a dainty dancing ballerina that twirls to the Nutcracker Suite, this ballerina jewelry box provides generous jewelry storage and is crafted with old world charm.

The lid features ten necklace hooks with sewn pouch to secure necklaces when lid is closed. Sliding panels feature two ring bars and two 3.75" x 3" compartments for bracelets or hair barrettes. Well beneath offers more generalized storage for additional jewelry and other treasures. The drawer features eighteen 1.5" x 1.5" squares for earrings. It's a jewelry box she can use now and as her jewelry collection grows, to enjoy now and forever. It's so well made that she will pass it along to her daughter someday.

$42.95 Waltz of the Flowers

$36.95 Waltz of the Flowers

Big Sister, Little Sister. Two new styles are matching pink and white ballerina boxes that play "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy".  These two ballerina boxes are perfect to give as a set or make wonderful big sister, little sister gifts. Click on the titles to view all the details.

Ballerina Jewelry Box

Ballerina Music Box

You will find two distinct designs as you shop - ballerina music boxes and ballerina jewelry boxes. Ballerina Music Boxes are designed primarily as Music Boxes - with room for a little jewelry. Ballerina Jewelry Boxes are designed primarily for jewelry storage - with a dancing ballerina. 

It's an important distinction to consider when making your selection. If it's a music box you're looking for consider the smaller styles. If jewelry storage is important, you may like the favorite design of a jewelry armoire that features hanging necklace storage.  Or, consider one of the two Best Selling jewelry boxes shown above (one features jewelry drawers and the other a lift out tray) while both provide lots of room for little jewels!