This season, there’s a definite trend toward big looks in jewellery that add sparkle and pizzazz to every part of life. The new styles make thoughtful holiday or birthday gifts, providing a wide range of alternatives to suit every taste.

Bold fashion rings feature huge coloured center stones surrounded by flocks of accent diamonds. For this look, unusual gem materials, such as smoky quartz, Madeira citrine, aquamarine, tourmaline and several colours of garnet provide splashes of colour that complement any wardrobe. Right-hand rings often evoke mid-century oversized cocktail styles that were worn by glamor girls and movie stars.

For more traditional fashion followers, large cross or Star of David pendants featuring diamonds and the Big Three gems (rubies, sapphires and emeralds) fill the bill for a bold, yet conservative, look. Bracelets go big with such styles as diamond cuff bracelets and diamond-covered bangles that satisfy both traditional and fashion-forward wearers. For more casual occasions, try the bold, new coloured stone bracelet designs that are suitable for leisure or office wear. These chic new fashions sometimes feature diamonds with exotic coloured stones on cuffs, links or bangles.

Pendants range in bold styles from filigree styles with diamonds to large gold organic styles that stand out for their elegant appearance. The filigree look is popular in all categories, as it allows the jewels to be both substantial and light to wear.Think big in earrings, too. Chandelier earrings range from mid-neck to shoulder-dusters in length, and can be sprinkled with diamonds to brighten the face. Hoop and dangle earrings have become larger and bolder, as well. Pearls and coloured stones mixed with diamonds create versatile earring fashions.