Actress Fashion Trends: 2015 Trends in Jewelry --- Big is Beautiful Baby!

Members of the Etsy Love of Vintage Team sell vintage jewelry -- right? But even though your shop may be brimming with 30 to 100 year old pieces of jewelry, it is important to stay on top of current trends. The old adage "everything old is new again" is so true for fashion and jewelry trends -- just look at the endless "revivals" of certain styles over the last 200 years!

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!

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.

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.

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!

Bracelet Bling!

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.