Response from: Erica Nicole    (03/22/08 10:10am)

Kimmie,

I love your take on accessories - the jewelry featured is always 'of the moment.' Pearls are always so effortless.

A key trend to watch concerning pearls is the thriving jewelry market of Dubai. They are seeking to reclaim their pearling status with "Pearls of Dubai" project. Undoubtedly, we will see some new and exciting things from that part of the world -- which will hopefully spark Pearl innovation in the US markets.

xox.

Response from: Kimmie    (03/24/08 9:17am)

I have to agree with you in terms of pearls. I would love to see how that will be reintroduced into people's choices. As a jewelry designer, I enjoy working with stones and sea shells and although I enjoy pearls since they are gorgeous, I always pause in incorporating them in my designs as I wish to always create pieces that are striking and very now. Your comment is definitely a challenge for me to find a way to use this within future designs and to look for those that can do this with pearls in their designs as well.

I definitely try to bring what is now or on the verge of now and I have to say that it is refreshing to constantly be amazed by the talents that are within this designer community!