Fashion Jewellery News

Its the same thing every year, the tell tale signs that summer is drawing to a close, with ‘Summer Sale’ signs cropping up in the display windows, and bright colors slowly being replaced with autumnal shades. For many it is a depressing time, however for the most organized of us it is a chance to start stocking up for the autumn/winter season.

The key trends for autumn/winter will be in keeping with the bold theme running throughout the summer, with chunky chains, and choker necklaces. A darker, Gothic with Glamour, feel will be seen in costume jewellery. Rings with coloured over-size diamanté stones, heaped bangles, and cross themed necklaces will emerge as high street favorites.

As for seasonal colours, raspberry reds, burgundy, and cool blues will be popular, and these themes will be applied to both collection, and fashion jewellery.

The PURE Exhibition begins 3rd August and lasts until the 5th August. The Opening times are Sun 3rd - 9.30-6pm / Mon 4th - 9.30-7pm / Tues 5th - 9.30-5pm.  The show, now in its eleventh year,  promises to bring a buying event pack full of summer/spring womens wear, footwear, and accessories. There are also short order collections for autumn/winter 09 available. Accessories By Park Lane will be one of the new exhibitors at the event, and will be displaying their finest diamante collection, including gorgeous cubic zirconia Rings,  Diamante Bracelets, and Diamante necklaces. We are looking forward to welcoming new and existing customers to our brand.

The annual Yorkshire Show, which was visited by over 120,000 people this year, was the scene of a robbery, with which £100,000 worth of jewellery was stolen from a stall. The items are said to be gold, white gold, and platinum, and one of the pieces is encrusted with diamonds and said to be the only one of its kind.

Other items include a brooch depicting three horse heads, and a bracelet set with diamonds. A spokesman for the North Yorkshire Police said; “Anyone who is offered the items should contact the police”.

Apart from this the 150th Yorkshire Show has been hailed a success, with 40% more ticket sales than last year. There was even a visit from the queen on the last day to celebrate the shows anniversary.

The average cost of a wedding is rising. Recent serveys suggest that a standard wedding could cost as much as £16,000! This figure includes the venue, honeymoon, and wedding rings, of course, but another major expense is the cost of making sure the bride looks amazing on the big day.  It is predicted that a staggering £1700 is budgeted for hair, makeup, and all the beautiful jewellery pieces you would expect a bride to wear; such as diamante rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and hair accessories. As your wedding day is supposed to be the best day of your life, its only natural to want to look perfect, after all you will hopefully only get one chance!

 Shapes are causing a fashion frenzy this season, Heart and Star themed necklaces, pendants and rings are becoming a fashion must have, and a big hit for retailers this summer. Park Lane have a superb range of themed jewellery at great prices.

The Harrogate Home & Gift exhibition begins this Sunday, and continues on until the 16th. This is an opportunity for professionals in the field of Home & Office Design, Furniture, Lightning, Fabrics, Handicraft Products, and Gifts & Souvenirs to display there products to 13,000 focused buyers. As well as sourcing products for the winter and autumn collections, it is a chance for many to socialise and unwind with fellow retailers and exhibitors . Park Lane will be displaying a selection of their best sellers along with some exciting new lines. If you want a piece of the action click here to visit the website for ticket information.

This summer has seen bright colours making a triumphant return to the catwalk, which has filtered through to high street stores all over Britain. Gone is the back to black trend that dominated the autumn and winter. This summer women are fearlessly embracing bold colours and styles, and here at Park Lane we have some statement rings and fashion bracelets which are perfect for this seasons trend.

Bonhams auctioneers are offering free jewellery valuations on the 17th June at their premises in Edinburgh. Members of the public are encouraged to take their precious possessions along and find out what they’re worth. We’re sure Park Lane customers have a few valuables tucked away, so why not go along and see if you’re hiding a fortune!

A craft fair in the grounds of Berkeley Castle was marred this bank holiday weekend by a robbery which has seen £3000 worth of crafts stolen. Three marquees were targeted, which contained over 100 stands belonging to artisans who had come to the town especially for the fair.

The stolen goods include jewellery and wooden figurines. Police are appealing for witnesses.

Tripadvisor.com has recommended the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham as one of Europe’s top ten free attractions.

Birmingham has a long history of jewellery-making, with its jewellery quarter dating back some 200 years. It is the home of one of the British assaying offices with an anchor symbol denoting precious metals that have passed through its doors.

We’d certainly like to visit!