Monday, January 19, 2009

As The Economy Declines, Keep Buying Gold Jewelry

By Heather Boydins

If you had to choose what would you pick, gorgeous or gaudy jewelry? Jewelry is the second most coveted body "art" besides the art of tattooing and we love to show both off. Although it might look like the latest trend is leaning to the gaudy, check the price tag. The kaching will encourage you to call it gorgeous.

If you really want to have value in your jewelry collection, then your best move is to stick with gold. Even in a shaky economy gold manages to retain its value, not to mention its attractive siren call that trumpets its inner glowing beauty.

Surveys have recently shown that those "must get" items we so covet rank gold as being close to the number one spot, not other expensive jewelry as you may expect. Amazingly the next ranked "must get" item was a fully loaded new Smartphone cell phone.

Gold jewelry is considered to be a keeper, not just because it is beautiful, lasts for an eternity and speaks of elegance, but because it is a tremendous investment. Without a doubt gold's versatility makes its financial value appealing and its laid back beauty makes it infinitely wearable. Let's face it; gold has been around since forever.

Sterling silver is still showing a strong preference in the standings, as are other fine gemstones pieces, such as those with precious and semi-precious rocks. Earth tones in a wide palette of colors also seem to be in vogue.

If you want to be able to tell what is IN for the coming season because you love keeping your finger on the pulse of fashion trends, then grab the latest elite fashion mags and scope out the pictures.

If you happen to buy from catalogs, then bravo, you have advance notice of what is going to be the "in thing" for the next season. So when your new book arrives, pour over it and pay attention to what is coming. If you get it first, you're ahead of the crowd and a trendsetter.

If youre dying to know what the latest trends in hot jewelry will be for the next season, the next time you are out shopping, look in the window and the store displays. Chances are you will be buying what you see within minutes after seeing it. Stores that cater to the fashionable and trendy crowd will have all the latest looks and tips on how to mix and match jewelry. - 16492

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