So what shall it be gaudy or gorgeous? Jewelry that is " the most decorative additions to the human body, aside from tattoos, which we humans love to indulge in. If you take a good look at the trends lately you'd think gaudy, but at the price you're paying for some of this "art", best call it gorgeous in defense of wearing it.



One thing is for sure, if you want lasting value in your jewelry collection, the odds still are spot on for buying gold. Yes, even in these tough economic times the value and attraction of gold jewelry has kept its panache and appeal.

You may find this rather amusing, a recent survey of "must have" items had gold jewelry ranked right up there with " you'd think other fine pieces of jewelry " but no, the next must have thing was a Smartphone cell phone with all the bells and whistles.

You will definitely want to keep gold in your jewelry collection due to its enduring versatility, its quiet appeal to the senses and because it's a darn fine investment. Gold is versatile and has been around since the beginning of time, worn with pride and showcased for its ability to survive any economic downturn.

Second in the "What do I want to buy for jewelry?" rankings is sterling silver, that still has appeal for its reasonable prices, along with other semi-precious and precious gemstone items. The latest trends seems to feature earth tones ranging is colors from the deepest shades of nature to the whisper pastels.

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.

Store windows are one of the best places to start looking for the latest in fashion trends, and that includes the hottest of hot for new jewelry as well. You won't have any trouble finding something you like. High end fashion stores make sure they are several steps ahead of the latest trends and will even show you how to mix and match looks for an extra fashionable flare.