Jewelry Trend Alert: Bug Jewelry

Fall jewelry trends this year are full of creative wiggle room for the accessory-obsessed like yours truly. We've already covered the statement ring (like this one on Drew Barrymore at her Going The Distance movie premiere):

Another must-have look for the season involves all things creepy and crawly - insect jewelry. Call it Kafka couture, if you will.

New York Magazine featured Sea of Shoes' new funky beetle-inspired jewelry this week, and JCK Magazine reports jewelry designers at the Feninjer Fair in Brazil are showing everything from green and blue gemstone butterflies to styles incorporating beetle wings.

So how to wear these buggy little baubles?

I love the brooch idea, like this scarab style from Zales.



And spiders are always cool, especially if they're made out of black and white diamonds.



And if the darker side of bug life isn't up your alley, there's always the happy-go-lucky bumble bee, like this collection from kate spade.




The possibilities are endless, which is why I kinda love this new trend. What do you guys think? Would you wear winged creatures to the workplace?

Jewelry Trend Alert!: Statement Rings

Fall jewelry trends for 2010 are starting to reveal themselves, and while layered chain necklaces and bangle stacks continue to shine bright, there's a fun new look that's sure to stir things up - statement rings.

More than just a pretty cocktail piece, statement finger candy makes an entrance. Think Gaga, not girl-next-door. This fun style on Katerina Graham at the Teen Choice Awards is one shining example.


This 80s throw-back I spotted on Trend Hunter is a two-trend-in-one solution since the decade of Duran Duran continues to influence the taste-makers (Those are little onyx dots! Love!).


The H. Stern Alice in Wonderland rings would be the perfect solution (for those of you with cash to burn).


It's not so easy being green? Think again, Kermie. Check out these verdant statements from Hafsteinn Juliusson's "Growing Jewelry" collection.


And flower rings are still blooming bright, like this Juicy Couture 'Flower Punk' ring from Nordies on Jewelry.com.

I love a lower-jaw-drop moment that doesn't necessarily come from carat count.

What do you guys think of the trend? Do you have something in your jewelry box that qualifies? Or is this the perfect excuse to start shopping?