Pearls of Wisdom

Glamour is more restrained as fashion takes a cue from the recent economic woes and pares down with more muted hues and subtle jewerly. Pearls are making a comeback in Hollywood because of their modest elegance seen on Salma Hayek, Katherine Heigl and Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon (right). Pearl drop earrings and vintage style pendants with pearl centers are also making a comeback. Carolee crystal flower ring, carolee.com and white akoya pearl earrings, pearlparadise.com I've also seen a continuing trend of star-shaped jewelry. If you recall, back in July, we first noticed star jewelry in the entry, A Star Spangled Affair. To the right is one of our pearl accented ornaments. This goldtone bulb is hand silk-screened in metallic purple and teal with Swarovski and pearl accents.