New Fashion Trends in Gems & Jewels

Stacie Kress Booker | 1/1/2008

Above, Maria Elena Uzcategui
Below, Uzca 18-karat gold snake bangles
Uzca bangles

The Accessory: Bangles

» “If you don’t have this in your jewelry wardrobe, pick it up now,” says Gizzi. Bangles are back. Lots of them, mixing and matching metals, different widths and textures, with or without gemstones. When layering, wear an odd number.

» Designer: Venezuelan-born Maria Elena Uzcategui has designed a new line called Uzca. Uzcategui divides her time between Miami and Florence, Italy. Her style: Hand-crafted, rich minimalism with a lot of textured metals and features like a snake motif.

» Prices: 18-karat hammered rose and yellow gold bangles with white topaz, $4,975; 18-karat gold snake bangles with diamonds, $6,875, without diamonds, $6,625

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