GIULIANA VALZ-GEN

22K Gold Vermeil Teardrop Earrings

With 300 days of clear, sunny skies the Peruvian city Arequipa is a hot-spot for eager tourists. 

Renowned for its stunning buildings composed of white volcanic stone to many the city’s main square, Plaza de Armas, is like “visiting a living museum.” 

Peru is also home to featured jewelry designer Giuliana Valz-Gen.

THE SCOOP ON 2011 JEWELRY TRENDS

If keeping up with jewelry trends is not your thing it may become rather overwhelming.   However, if you enjoy making sure your jewelry collection contains an eclectic mix of styles and materials then you my friend are a die-hard fashionista!

While I have touched on various jewelry trends in blog posts over the last two years (and in many cases without knowing it) for this Splendor Sidebar you will learn some of what is abuzz for jewelry trends in 2011.

ADELE BRERETON

The distinctive stone and granite towers of London, England’s Tower Bridge overlook the River Thames.   Though presently updated, the century plus structure's lift was once engineered by an impressive, steam-driven hydraulic system. England is also home to featured jewelry designer Adele Brereton.