Jewelry Trends for this Fall

Cited by Creative Leisure Online:

From jewelry-making pro Katie Hacker, author of Hip to Bead, published by Interweave Press:

"There are some things you can count on to become popular again every autumn: earthy hues, copper, and natural materials like wood, bone, and shell. This year, you'll also see lots of black, tan, and other neutral colors; heart, key and locket charms; fibers mixed with metal; large chain links in mixed shapes and sizes; long earrings; vintage-inspired components; gothic motifs like skull and crossbones; and mixed metals. Looking ahead to winter, pearls, ribbon, asymmetrical combinations, long necklaces, and sparkly jewel tones will be popular."

To learn more about Katie, visit www.hiptobead.com and see her on the PBS series, Beads, Baubles & Jewels (www.beadsbaublesandjewels.com). She has her own site at www.katiehacker.com and an online journal at www.katiehacker.blogspot.com.