Vintage jewelry customers may love older pieces, but many also want to be in style -- so here is a peek at some of the bigger trends for Spring of 2015 -- and which historical time periods also had similar styles. It might be a good idea to check your inventory to see if you are stocked with some of what is trendy right now. Many TeamLove shops have plenty of items that are back in style -- all of the jewlery in the Polyvore sets in this article are all from TeamLove shops.
Over-the-Top Is In
There is an old saying that when the economy is bad, fashion becomes small and stays within safe bounds of classic, tried and true designs and somber colors. When the economy is doing well, design becomes edgy and a bit outrageous. Color, size, over-the-top pieces come into mainstream fashion. We must finally be recovering from the huge economic slump of the past 7 or so years because outrageous is back!
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| Huge Beaded Parure |
Massive necklaces, over-sized rings, pendant earrings, large cuff bracelets -- big is beautiful, baby! Metallic and mirrored necklaces are very "in" now. Huge beaded bibs are also popular. The 1960s are providing inspiration for modern designers. A trend called "hippie shake" is hot -- large hoop earrings, big rings and big pendant necklaces are all part of the hippie look. "Tribal" jewelry is as popular as ever. If your shop is stocked with "statement" jewelry, you are in luck. Looking for inspiration in vintage beyond the 1960s? The 1940s was also a time when large jewelry was popular. Victorian and Etruscan Revival pieces from the 40s are big and bold. Styles from the 1980s are right back in the spotlight again.
Long lightweight link, chain and beaded necklaces are being used as layering pieces -- many, many layers. Over-the-top is the still the goal.
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| Layered Necklaces for 2015 |
Chokers and collar or bib necklaces are hot right now. Vintage necklaces of this type can be found in nearly every decade of the twentieth century. The bigger the better!
Large rings, three or four per hand are expected to be seen among fashionistas. Knuckle rings and "slave" bracelet and ring combinations are popular.
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| Chokers with Bling! |
For those of you who have a number of single earrings hanging around, good news! Mismatched earrings is another popular look. Different lengths, or different styles for each ear. Wearing just one earring as opposed to a pair is also in style. Perhaps not all big, but asymmetry is the goal -- a step onto the wild side and away from safe.
Colorful, glitzy bracelets, whether cuff, charm or stackable bangles are hot. In short, bling is back!
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| Bracelet Bling! |
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| Medieval Designs |
Medieval themes and styles are also popular right now -- a reinterpretation of Gothic into a more romantic and colorful aesthetic. This can be seen as another 1960s "revival".
Classic is Always In
For those who prefer timeless jewelry, classy pieces and elegant jewelry are always in style, "Estate" earrings of small, timeless bobs and elegant dangles are still high up on the "in" list. Not every woman falls under the sway of trendy! Still, it is very helpful to know what has come off runways in Paris, Milan and New York and how the runway looks are remade into tamer versions for regular retail. How to, or even if, one wants to follow a trend with vintage pieces is a personal choice. It is probably wise to cater to trends to some extent, to appeal to as broad a market as possible. With the choices available in vintage jewelry, you can carry "trend" pieces while still maintaining the brand of your shop.
2015 Jewelry Trends in Vintage
From Etsy Love of Vintage Team Shops
Resources: HarpersBazaar.com - Best Jewelry Trends of Spring 2015
A Stairway to Fashion: MAWI Spring/Summer 2014
Fashionhoster.com-Top and Latest Women's Jewellry Trends 2015
Shelli Lynne, another fabulously informative and well written article on costume and fashion jewelry! Love it!
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Hurray for huge! Thank you so much for this article and for all the examples. I will definitely keep this in mind as I look around for fun things for the shop and maybe I'll even sell the last over-the-top pieces I have now!
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(So glad I found the comment box). Love your blog and even more so your energy and time to put it together. Thanks so. When I first read it, I was flooded with ideas about what I would consider looking for in vintage clothing. Being old school, I tend to be a snob about vintage and concentrate on 50s and older. I know better because I've sold tons of 60s and newer. So now I'll take the blinders off once again because of your blog...go for bigger and bolder.
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Deanne
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Deanne -- hold off on buying clothes until Wendy comes out with her article on Friday, March 20 about trends in 2015 for clothes! This article was only about jewelry. Clothes are a different horse, if you'll pardon the pun! Without giving anything away --let's just say there are surprises that are different than the jewelry trends -- so hold your clothes horses!
DeleteSuch are the times today. In the age of smartphones and selfies, the louder and more standout the better. But it shouldn’t come to a point where one’s accessories can obstruct a person’s comfort. Anyway, those accessories certainly look well-made, particularly the designs of the necklaces in the pictures. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the matter, as well as these lovely samples. Cheers!
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Most women love jewelry and given the opportunity would, of course, head straight for the real thing. There are jewelry trends that, while they fluctuate in popularity, never leave the scene completely. They are considered the classics. These include: Pearls, Tennis Bracelet, Stud Earrings. Thanks for this post. Keep sharing.
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Thank you for the information on the latest jewelry trends. These days jewelries like ring, bracelets, necklaces, pendants and earrings are the latest trends for women.
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