Many people say that it is the accessories that make or break the perfect outfit. The accessories this season have taken on an ego unto themselves--BIG! There has been a rise of presentable oversized pieces of jewelry for the fashionably inclined. Large jewelry pieces have been on the market for years, but with more artisans giving personal touches to jewelry innovation there are now more options for the jewelry consumer. Your fashion statement is huge, so you might as well have some eye-catching pieces to help out in the process. It started early in the year, when I would be walking through the mall and I would catch sight of large gold earrings on several shoppers. The earrings were a welcomed highlight to their outfits, like a star on top of the Christmas tree. Check these out:
These "Foeut" oversize drop earrings by Tryst are a great take on the doorknocker earring trend and big accessories. Reminiscent of ribbons of whipped cream, these are made of brass, as you all know is the new silver. These are a great option to dress up and top off that fabulous outfit.
Gemma Redux also has the unusual flair for one-of-a-kind large jewelry pieces, designed by Rachel Dooley by letting elements wrap and dangle in an artistic heap.
I have also been seeing a large rise in size for the rings on many hands. I often where a keepsake topaz ring on a chain that is the size of a class ring. It catches a lot of attention. Inspired by this signet ring style, jewelry makers have been producing highly fashionable rings for every finger on each hand. This Diva Diamonds
signet ring is an example of the inspiration for the current trend:
Metal rings have the added functionality of showing off engraved initials or crests. Do people still have crests these days? For color and patterns, we can inlay gems, stones, fabric, almost anything into a setting. 
This large ring collection is from Ice Cold Jewellery Design out of the UK.
A fun genre that has arised, the eco-friendly simplywoodrings.com has a large walnut and maple engagement ring with salvaged diamond setting as well as other oddly shaped, oversized rings. 
What are the larger pieces in your jewelry box? What ring, bracelet, or necklace stands the loudest and proudest in your collection?
