Necklaces and pendants will also get a bold makeover for 2008. The layered look is gone and the choker makes a strong statement for this year. It’s versatility at using natural elements, glowing or shiny metals, and large gemstones make it ideal for a look that uses both. Gold will be used as well as new metals like tungsten and titanium for settings that highlight the gemstones and not the metal. The idea here is to have a few simple and beautiful pieces to wear instead of a multiplicity of distracting elements.

That means that a pendant may be worn alone or with earrings, however, too many accessories like additional bracelets and brooches will lessen the impact of each individual piece. So, keep it simple, and remember that less is more. In order to give each piece its focuses attention, sweep up the hair and let the jewelry shine forth. Use dresses that show off the jewelry instead of hiding it, with long sweeping necklines and v-necked outfits.

If you plan on giving necklaces and pendants as gifts to your bridal party, you can still opt to give them with big symbols of the occasion like a single heart with a large crystal, meshing the natural with the gemstone motif again. This jewelry trend is for the daring and classy, but a few classy pieces don’t have to break the bank if you know what to choose. Pendants should be large and seek to draw attention to themselves with large gemstones that can be neutral in color and semi-precious like citrine or smoky quartz.