Nowaday, The fashion industry is simply buzzing with each designers’ prediction of what’s going to be hot this season. Wedding trends are no different – this multi million dollar a year industry is just as excited about new, trendy fashions. With the recession still holding a lot of people (and their wallets) down, accessories are huge.

Traditionally, wedding jewelry is kept simple and feminine so that it accentuates the bride and her gown. This year however, big, bold jewelry is taking over the wedding scene. Layers are hugely popular and many brides will bring this into their wedding day attire. Large “bib” necklaces are expected to be a huge hit with brides this year. Vintage designed necklaces embellished with sparkling gemstones and soft, feminine pearls are the perfect statement piece to add to any gown.

If a large statement necklace is a bit too bold for you, there are a lot of other options! You can easily bring layers into your bracelets. Pile on the bangles for an exciting addition to your wedding day accessories. A great way to achieve a flawless look is to mix and match different styles. Instead of wearing ten strands of white pearls, layer just 2 or 3 pearl bracelets with a couple sparkly bangles. For that extra touch of flair, throw in some unexpected pieces like 1 or 2 strands of black Tahitian pearls. It will be a standout statement but still feminine and sophisticated.

Big chandelier earrings are also big this season and there is no reason to leave this trend behind on your wedding day. Vintage is all the rage this year so find long, dangling earrings with a vintage twist. Soft metallics like gold or bronze are good choices and white, ivory or rose pearls always scream vintage. When your hair is in all of its up-do glory, chandelier earrings will frame your face perfectly. What’s even better is that most likely, the earrings you find to wear on your big day will integrate flawlessly into your every day wardrobe, so go ahead and splurge a little!

Last but not least, don’t forget your hair accessories. Short veils woven with soft pearls or worn with pill box hats are going to be hot this year. Accessories this season are all about femininity and sophistication. To spice up your hair, wind a long strand of pearls around a bun for an unexpected touch. Or, find a beautiful comb or clip made of bronze or copper that is embellished with sparkly gemstones and pearls. No matter what accessories you choose to wear on your big day you are sure to be the star of the show!

There are thousands of people who have medical conditions for which they need to alert others about by wearing some sort of identification tag.

recently, women have worn metal medical identification tags that might be described as unattractive or even boring. They serve their function, but you wouldn’t call them stylish. Even as recently as a few years ago, the bulk of the medical alert jewelry on the market worn by patients was bulky and utterly unattractive.

However, there actually have been some quite unique developments when it comes to the styling and composition of medical alert jewelry. In other words, medical alert jewelry no longer is something that a person tries to hide or be embarrassed about. Some jewelry designers have become aware of the fact that some people still want to look their best even though they have a medical condition.

The newest offerings are the charm bracelet, and the charm necklace. Also being offered is a medical ID tag that looks like a charm and can be added to any existing jewelry from a diamond tennis bracelet to one made of silver or gold. Its ability to be attractive, attach to any kind of fine jewelry, and send an important medical emergency message has made it successful. It’s nice looking and it doesn’t shout, “I’m sick! I have a serious medical condition. In a medical emergency, these IDs allow medics or other medical professionals to give prompt, precise treatment.

Universal acceptance makes wearing a medical-alert ID an excellent form of preventive medicine. It also gives individuals with medical condition more security and peace of mind that someone will be alerted of their condition in case of an emergency. High-grade metals are used for engraving surfaces, including solid stainless steel, sterling silver, 10-karat gold-filled, and 10-karat and 14-karat gold.

Now, we should discuss the jewelry designer and the challenges that designing medical jewelry may present to those dabbling into this new market. For one thing jewelry designers have to find a way to cater to this new market without the appearance of wanting to “cash in” on peoples illnesses. Second they have to keep in mind the purpose for wearing of medical jewelry and not let the fashion or style override its purpose. This can be a bit of a balancing act for designers who decide to take on this new fashion venture.