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Going for gold
(Beijing Weekend)
Updated: 2006-05-11 09:32





Chou Tai Fook's Perfect Moment pendant
As summer is approaching, jewellery again plays a leading role in a
woman's look. Recently Cartier, Chou Tai Fook, and Platinum Guild
International released their latest designs for the season, involving the
multifunction of different accessories, elegant curves and swinging
earrings. Here are some things to look out for when replenishing your
summer jewellery stocks.


DIY touch


The latest designs of many jewellery brands have a touch of DIY. In the
series of Shimmering Shadow by Platinum Guild International, the wearer
can either put the rings and earrings together to form a unique pendant,
or add the bracelet as part of the necklace.


Cartier's new Love collection needs two people's efforts to be worn. The
two-piece Love bracelet was designed to represent enduring love because
it was fastened with a tiny, sturdy screw, which required an equally tiny
screwdriver to open and close it.
Many brands also combine more masculine touches in their jewellery
designs so they can be worn either by men or women.


Curved patterns

Cartier Love Screwdriver Pendant [cartier.com]



Graceful, curved patterns still dominate pendants, earrings and rings.
Chou Tai Fook's Perfect Moment collection features elegant heart shapes
inter-twisted, while the Shimmering Shadow collection by Platinum Guild
International captures the spray, ripples, and flowing waves of water.


Glamorous gold


Gold reigns as the primary metal colour this year, with rich, organic
colours commanding beads, fabrics, and other components. Pink gold is
still in, with prices a little higher than last year. To match the
jewellery, watch for deep browns, khakis, bright reds, oranges,
off-whites and beiges by mid-summer.


Big rings




Cartier Love Ring [cartier.com]
Necklaces are the highlight of all accessories. Organic materials like
shell beads are still popular, but with styles, colours, and textures
more complicated. Oversized beads are covered in fabric or mixed with
ribbons, strings, cords, and even fragments of metal chain. Fringe and
tassels make an artsy necklace statement, and crocheted necklace gets
much attention.


Long layers of gold coloured chains in different sizes and finishes are
trendy, while innovative designs with big-link chains in plastic, wood,
and ox bone look whimsical.
Enormous finger rings in simple designs are quite strong now, featuring
big, faceted gemstones, wide bands of metal, or striking beaded fringes
and pom-poms. Earrings also take a backseat to necklaces, but long and
linear or fringy styles remain in vogue, as well as more refined
chandelier designs. Geometrics, loops, and chains replace the highly
ornate, East Indian styles.
















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