Cindy’s TrendTracker: Charmed

TrendsFeb 22, 2016

Cindy’s TrendTracker: Charmed

There’s something so romantic and vaguely retro about charm bracelets; they evoke an image of summer vacations when charms were purchased at every stop along the way.

Michelle Graff michelle.graff@nationaljeweler.com

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Melinda Maria’s “Goddess of Prosperity” necklace is gold-plated with white cubic zirconia and blue lace agate ($98).melindamaria.com

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Melinda Maria’s “Goddess of Prosperity” necklace is gold-plated with white cubic zirconia and blue lace agate ($98).
melindamaria.com

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These acorn and drop gemstone charms by Page Sargisson are set in 10-karat gold, with five stone colors available ($195).
pagesargisson.com

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For Jewelry by Cari’s sterling silver handcrafted charms necklace, each charm can be personalized, front and back, with hand-stamped letters and numbers and accented with flush-set diamonds. Charms and chains sold separately (total retail price of necklace as shown: $270).
jewelrybycari.com

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This “Peace Charms” necklace by Minor Obsessions by Finn is comprised of a 10-karat yellow gold peace sign, evil eye with a diamond and hamsa charms ($535).
minorobsessions.com

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Sofia Kamen’s 14-karat matte yellow gold and diamond Angel Wing charm necklace ($1,200)
sofiakaman.com

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Alison Lou’s small pendant charm necklace has five different 14-karat yellow gold faces on a chain ($1,500).
alisonlou.com

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This sterling silver and 18-karat gold and diamond “Cross My Heart” charm includes the Latin word for love, “Amor” ($1,750).
ericamolinari.com

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A little twist on the trend: Jade Trau’s charm rings are made in 18-karat yellow, rose and white gold with diamonds ($1,950).
jadetrau.com

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Carrera y Carrera’s charm bracelet, made in 18-karat yellow and white gold with diamonds ($2,550).
carreraycarrera.com

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Jacquie Aiche’s 14-karat gold and diamond pavé charm bracelet ($3,690)
jacquieaiche.com

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Samantha Louise’s rose gold charm collection has diamond details and labradorite ($4,370).
samanthalouisedesign.com

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Anabel Higgins’ “Dearest” pendant is made in 18-karat gold with diamond, emerald, amethyst, ruby, sapphire and turquoise ($5,050).
anabelhiggins.com

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K. Brunini’s “Spirit Animals” raven pendant is available in carved jet and 18-karat yellow, white, or rose gold with ruby or diamond eyes, seed pearls, and a sunstone, emerald, sapphire, tanzanite or spinel pendant ($6,100).
kbrunini.com

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Buddha Mama’s 20-karat gold “Auspicious” charm bracelet features diamonds and emeralds ($19,000).
buddhamama.com

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Katy Briscoe’s hand-carved fossilized white cocholong starfish charms sit on an 18-karat gold link bracelet ($49,000).
katybriscoe.com

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There’s something so romantic and vaguely retro about charm bracelets; they evoke an image of summer vacations when charms were purchased at every stop along the way.

Charm necklaces also can build up over time to show off the voyage of one’s life, from early romances through babies and other milestones. There’s fashionable charms, romantic charms, keepsake charms and more. Once a women becomes a collector, she can mix and match with abandon.

To help customers capitalize on this trend retailers should offer a wide variety of themes and styles because this look is all about that mix. Here are 15 choices, from Emojis to gemstones to spirit animals.

Melinda Maria’s “Goddess of Prosperity” necklace is gold-plated with white cubic zirconia and blue lace agate ($98).<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://melindamaria.com/"><span style="color: #ff0000;">melindamaria.com</span></a> — Melinda Maria’s “Goddess of Prosperity” necklace is gold-plated with white cubic zirconia and blue lace agate ($98).
melindamaria.com

These acorn and drop gemstone charms by Page Sargisson are set in 10-karat gold, with five stone colors available ($195). <br />
<a href="http://www.pagesargisson.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">pagesargisson.com</span></a> — These acorn and drop gemstone charms by Page Sargisson are set in 10-karat gold, with five stone colors available ($195).
pagesargisson.com

For Jewelry by Cari’s sterling silver handcrafted charms necklace, each charm can be personalized, front and back, with hand-stamped letters and numbers and accented with flush-set diamonds. Charms and chains sold separately (total retail price of necklace as shown: $270). <br />
<a href="http://www.jewelrybycari.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">jewelrybycari.com</span></a> — For Jewelry by Cari’s sterling silver handcrafted charms necklace, each charm can be personalized, front and back, with hand-stamped letters and numbers and accented with flush-set diamonds. Charms and chains sold separately (total retail price of necklace as shown: $270).
jewelrybycari.com

This “Peace Charms” necklace by Minor Obsessions by Finn is comprised of a 10-karat yellow gold peace sign, evil eye with a diamond and hamsa charms ($535).<br />
<a href="http://minorobsessions.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">minorobsessions.com</span></a> — This “Peace Charms” necklace by Minor Obsessions by Finn is comprised of a 10-karat yellow gold peace sign, evil eye with a diamond and hamsa charms ($535).
minorobsessions.com

Sofia Kamen’s 14-karat matte yellow gold and diamond Angel Wing charm necklace ($1,200)<br />
<a href="https://www.sofiakaman.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">sofiakaman.com</span></a> — Sofia Kamen’s 14-karat matte yellow gold and diamond Angel Wing charm necklace ($1,200)
sofiakaman.com

Alison Lou’s small pendant charm necklace has five different 14-karat yellow gold faces on a chain ($1,500).<br />
<a href="http://www.alisonlou.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">alisonlou.com</span></a> — Alison Lou’s small pendant charm necklace has five different 14-karat yellow gold faces on a chain ($1,500).
alisonlou.com

This sterling silver and 18-karat gold and diamond “Cross My Heart” charm includes the Latin word for love, “Amor” ($1,750).<br />
<a href="http://www.ericamolinari.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">ericamolinari.com</span></a> — This sterling silver and 18-karat gold and diamond “Cross My Heart” charm includes the Latin word for love, “Amor” ($1,750).
ericamolinari.com

A little twist on the trend: Jade Trau’s charm rings are made in 18-karat yellow, rose and white gold with diamonds ($1,950).<br />
<a href="http://jadetrau.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">jadetrau.com</span></a> — A little twist on the trend: Jade Trau’s charm rings are made in 18-karat yellow, rose and white gold with diamonds ($1,950).
jadetrau.com

Carrera y Carrera’s charm bracelet, made in 18-karat yellow and white gold with diamonds ($2,550).<br />
<a href="http://www.carreraycarrera.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">carreraycarrera.com</span></a> — Carrera y Carrera’s charm bracelet, made in 18-karat yellow and white gold with diamonds ($2,550).
carreraycarrera.com

Jacquie Aiche’s 14-karat gold and diamond pavé charm bracelet ($3,690)<br />
<a href="http://jacquieaiche.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">jacquieaiche.com</span></a> — Jacquie Aiche’s 14-karat gold and diamond pavé charm bracelet ($3,690)
jacquieaiche.com

Samantha Louise’s rose gold charm collection has diamond details and labradorite ($4,370).<br />
<a href="http://samanthalouisedesign.com/main_content/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">samanthalouisedesign.com</span></a> — Samantha Louise’s rose gold charm collection has diamond details and labradorite ($4,370).
samanthalouisedesign.com

Anabel Higgins’ “Dearest” pendant is made in 18-karat gold with diamond, emerald, amethyst, ruby, sapphire and turquoise ($5,050).<br />
<a href="http://anabelhiggins.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">anabelhiggins.com</span></a> — Anabel Higgins’ “Dearest” pendant is made in 18-karat gold with diamond, emerald, amethyst, ruby, sapphire and turquoise ($5,050).
anabelhiggins.com

K. Brunini’s “Spirit Animals” raven pendant is available in carved jet and 18-karat yellow, white, or rose gold with ruby or diamond eyes, seed pearls, and a sunstone, emerald, sapphire, tanzanite or spinel pendant ($6,100).<br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.kbrunini.com/"><span style="color: #ff0000;">kbrunini.com</span></a> — K. Brunini’s “Spirit Animals” raven pendant is available in carved jet and 18-karat yellow, white, or rose gold with ruby or diamond eyes, seed pearls, and a sunstone, emerald, sapphire, tanzanite or spinel pendant ($6,100).
kbrunini.com

Buddha Mama’s 20-karat gold “Auspicious” charm bracelet features diamonds and emeralds ($19,000).<br />
<a href="http://buddhamama.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">buddhamama.com</span></a> — Buddha Mama’s 20-karat gold “Auspicious” charm bracelet features diamonds and emeralds ($19,000).
buddhamama.com

Katy Briscoe’s hand-carved fossilized white cocholong starfish charms sit on an 18-karat gold link bracelet ($49,000).<br />
<a href="http://www.katybriscoe.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">katybriscoe.com</span></a> — Katy Briscoe’s hand-carved fossilized white cocholong starfish charms sit on an 18-karat gold link bracelet ($49,000).
katybriscoe.com

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Michelle Graffis the editor-in-chief at National Jeweler, directing the publication’s coverage both online and in print.

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