From Russia with love

Russia conjures images of mystical magnificence, lavish opulence and garish peasantry. Like fashion, jewelry trends this season are all directed towards this same slant, with an abundance of frilly, ultra-feminine styles all dipped in ore and adorned with the most fanciful of stones.

After several seasons of restrained accessorizing, international collections are once again heralding the return of statement jewelry. What better way to ride this trend than by showing off your most whimsical frocks with a vivid splash of pink? Heavily printed dresses require an equally hefty load of czarina-style accessories such as wooden neckpieces, colorful bangles and ornate earrings. On the other hand, clothes with romantic details such as billowy poet sleeves, cascading ruffles and flirty overlays of baroque lace channel sublime Russian royalty – thus, call for a glamorous sprinkling of luxurious gold and an assortment of striking charms.