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Cindy’s TrendTracker: Boho Silver

TrendsFeb 24, 2016

Cindy’s TrendTracker: Boho Silver

Now that spring has finally sprung (or so the calendar says) it’s time to think of shedding coats and scarves, and that’s always a good thing for jewelry lovers.

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Astley Clarke’s Biography collection is inspired by the festival of Rakhi, featuring treasured talismans and modern day icons. These grown-up friendship bracelets feature gem and diamond charms that can be worn one at a time or layered. Bracelets are available in sterling silver with diamonds (from $130).
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“Little Faith” charms by Alex Woo give the wearer many chances to share their feelings and beliefs, and can be worn separately or together. Here we’ve got the Little Faith Crescent Moon, Little Faith Hamsa Hand and Little Faith Lotus Blossom, all in sterling silver ($148 to $168).
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Judi Powers’ “Montauk Bangle” is made in solid recycled sterling silver with a matte finish ($370 each).
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Jessica Kagan Cushman’s sterling silver cuff with the inscription “It’s what’s on the inside that counts,” and a flora design on the front ($425)
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This sterling silver puzzle pendant by What’s Your Sign offers free floating diamond stars and bezels over a pietersite stone with a star bail ($650).
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Cynthia Gale’s “Dharmachakra” sterling silver meditation bangle features a movable spinning meditative center ($803).
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Simon Alcantara’s sterling silver handwoven chain fringe pendant over large links can be worn as a necklace, bracelet or belt ($1,265).
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Jane Bohan’s oxidized sterling silver caps organic lacewood bead earrings with 18-karat gold posts ($1,265).
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Armenta’s “New World” large bone Buddha enhancer featuring champagne diamonds and round white sapphires set in oxidized silver ($1,790) 
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Un Hada’s “Dark Moon” necklace, with a silver pave diamond moon and 18-karat gold chain accented with an opal and a diamond star ($1,800)
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Pamela Huizenga’s old Tibetan pendant is made in silver with added pave diamond caps and emerald, chrysocholla and pyrite beads set with 18- and 22-karat gold accents (price upon request).
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Now that spring has finally sprung (or so the calendar says) it’s time to think of shedding coats and scarves, and that’s always a good thing for jewelry lovers. We need to see our ears, and not swathed in wool as much of the country has been doing for the past few months.

There are many boho-chic fashions in the stores now and these flowy silhouettes and fanciful patterns are best accentuated with silver jewels. To pair with these fashions, try zen-like jewels with sayings, symbols and synergy. Think beads, fringe, peace signs and lotus blossoms.

Here are 11 great bohemian silver options to swing into spring.

Michelle Graffis the editor-in-chief at National Jeweler, directing the publication’s coverage both online and in print.

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