Chained to Fashion: Classic Link Jewelry Enjoys Renewed Popularity

By LaMONT JONES
BLOCK NEWS ALLIANCE

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The chain-style link has been popular on handbag straps for several seasons, and now it’s one of the hottest trends in women’s jewelry. Link jewelry has never been out of style. But this spring and summer have seen its strong resurgence, possibly because of the renewed popularity of valuable yellow gold and the continuing strong influence of fashion from the ’80s.

The yellow gold link is, well, the gold standard. But there are all sorts of chic link necklaces, bracelets, and earrings in sterling silver, mixed metals, and resin.“It’s just a flattering look for everyone,” said Helena Krodel, spokesman for the Jewelry Information Center, a trend-tracking trade group based in New York. “And it’s just so classic. It goes with everything. And it’s not seasonal — it looks great with a sundress and it looks great with a wool sweater.”

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Links on jewelry in stores now are perfectly round and oblong, smooth and wavy, crystal-adorned and plain. Mesh link bibs, link chokers, long belly-grazing link necklaces, and multiple-strand styles offer something for virtually every personality.

Beyond its practicality and versatility, a piece of gold link jewelry just might be a good financial investment in these turbulent economic times.“People are buying classics now because of the price of gold,” said Ms. Krodel. “And also, given the market, they want to invest in something that has intrinsic value and that they’re going to get multiple uses out of, season to season.”

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