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–Mixed media<\/span><\/span><\/b>\u00a0was huge. Tucson shows exhibited a wider range of materials than ever with an emphasis on textures. Materials like leather, chain, fabrics and cord were mingled with found objects, stone and paper. Seed bead stitching and bezeling were used in collage designs and bibs. The Steampunk trend was more widespread, as was a growing shabby chic romantic trend.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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-The\u00a0chain<\/span><\/b>\u00a0trend continued to evolve as well with opera length, single strand, fine chains with or without station links in a lot of booths. Layered chain looks, bibs and charm bracelets also continued to be strong.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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–Rings<\/span><\/b>\u00a0were everywhere with evermore creative mountings and designs. Plus they were huge! Stones, crystals, watch faces, carvings \u2013 you name it and it was available on a ring. The emphasis in this group was on the more interesting lapidary cuts and carved gems instead of traditional prong head mounts with faceted gems.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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–Alternative metals\u00a0<\/span><\/b>gained ground this year as\u00a0precious metals<\/span>\u00a0continue to set records. Tungsten, titanium, stainless steel, brass and plated\u00a0base metals\u00a0with various patina effects and finishes significantly expanded the metallic palette.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Fading Out<\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n
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–Stone and glass beads<\/span><\/b>\u00a0were definitely still available in Tucson but their presence is fading. There was more emphasis on stones for mounting, pearls, castings and component based products.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
–Bali style<\/span><\/b>\u00a0again was still there but not in the large numbers like before. The high\u00a0price of silver<\/span>\u00a0seems to be taking a toll on this market segment and fewer exhibitors made the trip from Asia.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
–Circles<\/span><\/b>\u00a0as a design motif finally seem to be losing steam. The simple circle accents were replaced by more elaborate charms, pendants and montage designs.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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What do you think? Are these trends you see in your business? What have you noticed at recent industry shows? Share your thoughts!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Hilary Halstead Scott is Vice-President at Halstead Bead Inc<\/a>. She is a second<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 generation<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>\u00a0manager at the family owned and operated firm her parents\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 established in 1973. She holds\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>two masters degrees in business.<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Halstead Bead Inc<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>provides wholesale jewelry supplies to<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>\u00a0the trade.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The company\u2019s product line features f<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>indings, chain, wire, beads and charms in\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 sterling silver and gold<\/span>filled.<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
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