New necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings have made their way to Merra-Lee, Boutique 15, and The Meeting Place, and new styles will be pouring in throughout the rest of spring. The latest trend is toward more simplistic and pared down looks, but the right jewelry is still an important element in polishing of your look.
Color is an important factor this spring and summer, as well as geometric shapes, particularly circles. Warmer colors are appearing in metals, such as copper tones, antiqued silver, and tri-colored necklaces and earrings. We’re also seeing an emphasis on eco-friendly materials such as wood and bone. The Meeting Place has an interesting collection of rings made from replenishable Tagua Nuts.
Strands will start to get thinner and more graceful as we move into the summer season. But simple doesn’t have to be bland. Charms and vintage elements are going to be very big in costume jewelry this year, but on thinner chains and spread out more so each charm can be appreciated. Also, semi-precious gemstones are still popular, like this collection of rings by Anne Koplick.
For bracelets, look for edgy antiqued metal cuffs and leather embellished cuffs, as well as multi-layered bangles.
If you’ve driven down State or Third Streets in downtown Geneva lately, you’ve probably noticed some construction going on at 
We don’t want to spoil the surprise…but we can’t resist giving you these peeks at what you can expect at the new Merra-Lee. We’re open during construction, so feel free to stop by 230 W. State Street for a real-life sneak preview.
The ever-popular Naot 
Newest fashion trends in tops for spring 2011:
Lengths in skirts and dresses are getting longer, going from above the knee to tea length. Also, after several years of low riders, waists are rising! While skinny jeans and jeggings are still out there, you’ll also see widening legs. Denise Harshbarger, buyer for Boutique 15, says she expects this trend in wider legs to continue into fall season fashions. So while you don’t want to ditch your skinny jeans just yet, it might be a good time to re-introduce a pair or two of wider-legged pants into the mix.
Newest Trends in Color for Spring 2011: 
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Marjorie Baer’s career as a jewelry designer began on the steps of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art in the late 60’s. It was there that the recent Berkeley grad displayed her first group of handcrafted necklaces, bracelets, and earrings—those artisan pieces laid the groundwork for eighteen years of jewelry collections.
