Sterling Silver Jewelry: Spring's hottest designer fashion! Necklaces, Bracelets, Earrings, Chokers, Bangles, Collars are IN!

Whether in the stores of the premiere retailers or on the runways of the fashion centers around the world, Sterling Silver Jewelry is THE hot new accessory for the coming spring upscale designer fashion season!

This should come as no great surprise, as silver has been revered since 5000 BC, with mines in the middle east that reflect silver's status as an object of religious and stately reverence long before recorded history. In fact the reverence for silver was instrumental in the late 1400's Spanish ingress into the new world to swell the coffers of the old world and, thereby, fuel economic stability and military might. Even today, treasure hunters are constantly in search of Spanish "pieces of eight" that were lost by the shipload in Caribbean storms.

This spring Fashion hunters will see silver's natural beauty and radiance in a broad array of high fashion sterling silver jewelry as well as in metallic shades that are complemented in apparel, shoes and every conceivable accessory. For many, silver is considered to be even more beautiful than gold in terms of its natural lustre, patina and abilities to be matched with a broader array of other color tones. Even makeup now reflects silver's beautiful hues.

The wonderful thing about silver jewelry is that it is far more than decoration. Silver, in any form, is an investment that will continue to grow in value. In fact, many consistently purchase silver jewelry over a lifetime as both an investment and a bit of insurance in the event of future needs. Unlike stocks and bonds, silver is one of the few investments that can also be enjoyed every day.

As with any investment, however, one needs to be careful in purchasing silver. Only buy that which is genuine sterling, generally considered as .925 silver. Many an unknowing consumer has been fooled by silver plated base metals or even silver alloys. On the other hand, some of today's sterling is over-layed with a micro-fine plating of rhodium to prevent tarnishing. One's own personal preferences must enter into selecting silver, as for antique or heirloom silver it is the presence of contrasting tarnish and the beauty of silver's wearing that adds to the natural patina.

Today's silver jewelery comes in every conceivable application including necklaces, collars, chokers, earrings, lockets, pendants, bracelets, and even the most fashionable Italian modular jewelry from Firenze Italy's master craftsmen. Whatever the application, the styles and designs of today's silversmiths have produced both traditional and contemporary works that are guaranteed to add dazzle and bling to any wardrobe!

For a wide range of silver jewelry you are invited to visit FASHION DISCOVERIES

Thea Celebrates Feminine Beauty With Fashion Designs in Cotton Sleepwear

Almost every woman has at least one favorite cotton gown. Cotton is one of the oldest natural fabrics, having been worn for over 7000 years in cultures around the world and it one of the softest, most durable, and absorbent. These very qualities are what led to cottons being the standard fabric of choice whether in stylish men's oxford cloth shirts or even among mothers seeking the finest for their infants. Cotton is at once totally natural and practical, as well as beautiful.

It is the ability of cotton to be woven in so many ways and used in such a broad range of applications that so many designers have returned to cotton as a primary means of expression in launching their lines during the past several years. Few have done this as beautifully as Thea!

In their new releases from their "white nights" collection one can find cotton sleepwear and lounge wear that combines classical and traditional feminine beauty with the flair required by modern women seeking to combine style and practicality. Covering a broad spectrum of evening wear including short and long gowns, pajama sets with a camisole top and shorts and more, the Thea collection is simply without peer within their genre.

With basic white as the color of choice, a natural for cotton, they are bedecked in lace, pleats, eyelet, detailed bodices, sleeved and sleeveless, with spaghetti and wide straps with empire waists. This is a celebration of femininity at its best, simple, almost understated, yet overwhelmingly mysterious and attractive!

For a complete viewing of our Thea line please visit our upscale, fashion forward show room at FASHION DISCOVERIES