Jewelers Support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Begun 25 years ago, this initiative was designed to not only promotes awareness, but to educate and empower women about early detection and treatment options. Breast cancer is still the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the US. Fundraising efforts by various organizations are held this month to help off-set costs for underserved women and support research. Many jewelers have joined in the crusade against breast cancer by pledging a portion of their profits this month to this effort, some have even designed pieces. Most of the jewelry is pink to honor the efforts of Evelyn Lauder, who established the pink ribbon as the symbol for breast cancer in 1993.

 

We welcome any jewelers or designers that have created pieces or promotions in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month to post pictures on our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/jewelrybrief

Our examples are from Elva Fields, Emma Stine and Taylor Kenney Jewelry.

Fall 2011: Jewelry and Fashion Trends

Metallics is one of the biggest trends emerging for fall. Mixed metals is the way to go for jewelry. We love large chunky pieces that make a statement in gold, silver, platinum, bronze or copper. These colors paired with the plums, olives and other earthy tones on the runways are fabulous. You can’t go wrong with this classic wide link necklace by PONO.

The cuff is still the go to accessory for fall. Make a statement on your arm. We love these bracelets because they can be perfect peeking from the cuff of a suit jacket or with jeans to glam up a dressed down day.

Fall fashion is also trending with a very feminine Retro glam. The focus is on the silhouette. Include one ‘stand-out’ piece of jewelry to perfect any retro outfit. Large cocktail rings or oversized earrings are perfect polish for the highly embellished and fur trim tops of fall. Glamour and attention to detail never go out of style.