Ear cuffs, stacked bangles, layered necklaces are in for 2019

Layered necklaces, stacked bangles and bracelets, and ear cuffs-these are some of the trends in jewelry to take note of if you're planning on buying a gift for yourself or someone special, according to jewelry designer Kristine Dee Dee has learned in her 15 years in the fine jewelry business, to design "Not just one look," trends notwithstanding, as women have different personalities, tastes and lifestyles The Eirenne dangling earrings, though somewhat extravagant in design and proportion, are rendered in softer, muted colors-2034 carats aquamarine, 118 carats yellow aquamarine and 446 carats kunzite set in 14k rose gold.

Dee holds a master's degree in Industrial Design from New York's Pratt Institute, and was designing furniture for export before she switched to jewelry design because "I found it more fulfilling." She fell in love with the medium when she took up silversmithing and jewelry design classes at Pratt Perhaps owing to her industrial design background, she's known for her cuffs and bangles-"Maybe because they're bigger so there's more room to create design," she said Dee's designs can be viewed at her showroom in One McKinley Place in Bonifacio Global City.

Jewelers are facing more competition with the popularity of designer handbags, and even gadgets and travel, said Dee. . Source