Many jewelry artisans like to incorporate seasonal fashion trends into their designs. Here's a look at some design trends we can expect to see in fall 2006 and winter 2006-07. To create your own trendy style, think of unique ways to incorporate these ideas into your jewelry.

Lots of Loops

Big wire loops are no longer just for earrings. Layer different sizes of loops in multi-strand and cascading necklaces. Link them together to make an oversized chain. Feature bead drops or pendants inside them, or try your hand at wire or thread crochet for a modern "sun catcher" or spider web effect.

Eclectic Chains

We'll continue to see long, layered necklaces incorporating mismatched chains and unusual materials. Use wire wrap or jump rings to attach beads and charms, and look for big, open components in plastic, wood, and shell that can be used as connectors.

Vintage Style Pendants and Charms

Mixing a little 80s punk with a touch of Victorian Revival, necklaces and some bracelets will feature collections of vintage style charms and found objects. Look for birds in flight, old keys and locks, branches and leaves, coins, and symbols of love and luck like cupids and clovers. Hang them on individual strands in a multi-strand piece, or tassel them together.

Big Earrings

Big earrings are back, but in lacey, wiry designs rather than solid, bold geometrics. Use wire wrap and a jig to create loopy designs that can hold their own, or adorn them with bead drops. But move away from East Indian chandelier styles, which are becoming passe'.

Elaborate Cut Outs

Big, flat laser-cut or carved pendants and charms will gain popularity. Look for metal stampings or die-cut pieces, and pierced-and-carved shell, wood, tagua and similar natural materials.

Sultry Colors

Gold tones will continue to dominate in metals, but don't be afraid to play with antiqued silver tones as well. We'll revisit the rich, velvety jewel tones of fall 2005, but also consider some simple black-and-white combos that add punch to dressier ensembles.

Touchable Texture

Interesting textures will continue to be popular in jewelry, so continue to incorporate fabrics and ribbons, and cording and bows mixed with metals and beads, but with just a little more subtlety than we've seen in spring and summer designs.

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