Forget the bling and cheap plastics. Classic costume jewelry will be the rage for the Spring / Summer 2007. Gemstones, Murano styled glass, ceramics, crystal glass, shell are all coming into focus. There is even more in store this season pushing the fashion trends in costume jewelry past previous marks.

Jewelry Design in 2007 Costume Jewelry

The necklace set rises to new importance this season with long designs very in and layered jewelry continuing to be good.

Long necklaces and chain designs are primary, but costume jewelry trends hold something for everyone and you'll find chokers and short necklaces in geometric and hammered metals will provide a hand-made attractive look that will also be part of the trends this season.

Round is a shape and geometrics and round shapes are approaching an old world look and feel with pendants, discs, metallic rings and gemstones. Concentric circles and loops are in the earrings and bracelets this year. There is a trend towards silver this season, but gold is holding it's own and tends to be climbing in overall popularity

Summer Colors

Colors this season center around grey and white with sidelines of off-white, shades of sage, light browns. Caribbean brights in shades of peach, teal green, yellow, fuchsia and aqua green/blue.

Gemstones will dominate this season with their color palette. Costume jewelry this year will prefer natural colors such as wood and shell. The always new Murano styled crystal and glass will have a stronghold with it's classic beauty.

Trends and Style Costume Jewelry

Classic components are not the only trend in the diverse world of fashion. Denims will be huge impact on summer fashion and with them Southwest designer looks. Silver plating with a Southwest motif will enjoy popularity this summer in total metal designs or highlighted with simulated jet, turquoise, or coral.

Spring previews began with designers showing new lines dominated by floral designs. Accessories, especially brooches, will reflect the garden theme with blossoms, butterflies, lady bugs, and dragonflies.

Classics never die and always are on the market. Expect vintage as well as retro styles to work with designs to emulate the Victorian era. Fashion jewelry was changed by the Victorian era styles and we'll be seeing filigree, cameos, platings and more from those days of old.

A return to values also awakens spiritual and caring feelings. Metal bracelets and necklaces engraved with verses and words of hope are not new, but this season they will enjoy a resurgence of popularity. The trend has already started with some wholesalers reporting it is their hottest item.

As a fashion trend, costume jewelry is indispensable for the 2007 season. Tried and true this years fashion trends will reach a record breaking high in style, aesthetic beauty and designer image.