Top Ten Celebrity Jewelry Trends of 2011

1. Oversized Stone Necklaces
2. Old Fashioned Feathered Earrings
3. Classic Matching Jewelry Sets
4. Bold Bangles
5. Beaded Dangle Earrings
6. Contemporary, Edgy Bracelets
7. Classic Drop Earrings
8. Chunky Bracelets
9. Vintage Style Earrings
10. Thick Gold Chained Necklaces

As we draw closer 2012, we can’t forget all the fabulous celebrity looks and styles from 2011! This past week, ArcaMax counted down its Top Ten Celebrity Jewelry Trends of 2011. This list of hot, signature trends was inspired by celebrities from Penelope Cruz to Rihanna. Let’s take a dazzling trip down celeb memory lane and see which styles made the cut!

One style that stood out from the rest featured big and bold jewelry pieces. Red carpet regulars like Eva Mendez, Tyra Banks and Kim Kardashian were named on this list for having such bold, audacious accessories. Pop star Rihanna also made the list for that famous chunky gold chain necklace she was seen wearing during a special live performance on the Today Show. You can get Rihanna’s bold, signature look for less with Terran’s Chain Link Necklace and Earring Set!

Let’s not forget the classic elegance that we love to see our celebrities show off. Vintage style jewelry was another signature celebrity jewelry trend from 2011. Of course, we’ve seen the paparazzi snap photos of obvious glam goddesses like actress Penelope Cruz rocking classic drop earrings. However, vintage style jewelry is definitely making a surprising comeback with our favorite young starlets, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood, wearing vintage earrings! Snag Taylor Swift’s vintage style with our Kyrie’s CZ Dangle Earrings!

Well, there you have it, the celebrity jewelry highlights of 2011. We, at Emitations, are very excited for all the signature celeb looks that we’ll see in 2012!

Are you down for some cuff love? Show the world what a bad girl you are with our selection of handcuff jewelry. Made from stainless steel, gold-plated metal, and high-polished silver-toned brass based metal, these handcuff earrings, handcuff bracelets, and handcuff necklaces make fashionable arrests. Rebellious symbols like handcuffs are topping the accessory trend list as funky alternatives to sweet, girly charms. So whether you’ve been naughty or nice, handcuff jewelry will show your humorous side with high-fashion in mind.

Celebrities have had the handcuff jewelry trend locked up for years, and now you can enjoy their hard core style for less. We have an irresistible collection of fun, fashionable, and affordable handcuff jewelry for you to enjoy! The most popular version of handcuff jewelry is the handcuff necklace. In silver or gold tone, big handcuffs or small, this look is sure to turn heads. Just don’t get too bold when you wear this bling – we don’t want you ending up with a pair of real cuffs on your wrists!

Handcuff bracelets are another easy way to rock the bad girl glam look. We have simple chain handcuff bracelets, and stainless steel men’s handcuff bracelets with ratchet closures. One of the best things about handcuff jewelry is the versatility – the styles look great on women and men, or worn as handcuff necklaces, handcuff bracelets, handcuff anklets, and handcuff earrings. Some of our larger handcuff necklaces can even be used as handcuff wallet chains!

If you tends towards more feminine fashion choices, try a handcuff anklet, or a pair of dangling handcuff earrings. They’ll give you that femme fatale look, but there’s no need to actually commit any crimes. Trust us, handcuffs are seriously sexy accessories – you can’t help but look sultry and sassy when you wear them! If you want an instant ice breaker, or just some bling that will attract attention, then handcuff jewelry is for you!

The handcuffs actually open and close on most of our items, so you can play with different looks. Our handcuff necklaces look great when looped together, or when worn as a lariat. The handcuff earrings can be worn with the cuffs open, closed, or one of each. None of our handcuffs are large enough to actually fit on a person’s wrist, but  you can still flirt with the idea. Enjoy this celebrity trend and keep your conscience clear, with handcuff jewelry from Emitations.com!

UPDATE! Recently, American Idol contestant Adam Lambert rocked the house while wearing – you guessed it – a handcuff necklace! People have been searching for a necklace just like his, and we have it here! TheStyleEditor.com even suggested Emitations as the best place to find Adam Lambert’s handcuff necklace for less. Check it out below!

Snake jewelry has been hot in Hollywood for years now, and the trend shows no sign of slowing down. We’ve spotted snake necklaces, snake rings, snake earrings, and snake bracelets on the hottest celebrities, from Madonna to Rihanna. This style is worn by women of all ages, and by movie stars, singers, burlesque models, and celebutantes….the real question may be who isn’t wearing snake jewelry?! Emitations started a collection of snake jewelry a few years ago, after we spotted Madonna wearing a charming snake necklace. We knew we were on to something big when we found pictures of Britney Spears wearing an almost identical snake necklace!

Once we knew what we were looking for, we realized that all kinds of celebrities were rocking the snake bling. Kate Walsh and Amanda Bynes have both been spotted wearing versions of the silver snake necklaces that we saw on Madonna and Britney, but other stars are enjoying snake rings, snake bracelets, and snake earrings.

Designer snake bracelets are a hot commodity in Hollywood, showing up on the likes of Paris Hilton and Dita Von Teese. The designs vary from a single snake, looped once around the wrist, to twisted clusters of snakes that form thick cuff bracelets.

Emitations has a variety of snake bracelets, from designer inspired cuff snake bracelets to stretchy, plus size friendly snake bracelets. No matter which style you prefer, we have the faux version for much less than the originals worn by the stars!

We also have sexy snake earrings just like those worn by celebs – from long, dangling, rhinestone studded snake earrings to leverback coiled snake earrings. The most popular snake jewelry trend might not be snake necklaces, snake bracelets, or snake earrings, though. The hottest leading ladies in Hollywood have been sporting some serious bling, in the form of snake rings!

Former wild child Angelina Jolie was ahead of the snake ring trend, wearing a gold snake ring back in 2004. Since then, we’ve seen similar snake rings on other members of the celebrity elite. Supermodel Heidi Klum has a diamond studded snake ring, and Mary-Kate Olsen has a canary and gold snake ring. The ever-popular Jessica Alba even wore multiple gold snake rings to the 2007 Kid’s Choice Awards!

Snake rings are often a bit more subtle than snake necklaces, snake bracelets, and snake earrings. A snake ring can be thin, and the shape lends itself to being wrapped around your little finger. Snake rings are perfect as cocktail rings or right hand rings, so be sure to shop our entire collection of snake rings today!

Don’t forget the new styles in snake accessories, though – twisty metal snake coil necklaces that double as bracelets. Our flexible metal snake necklaces are fun, funky, and totally unique. The long, bendable metal snake coil necklaces can be layered, doubled up, or even tripled on your wrist. You can wear a metal snake necklace it as one long strand, or twist it into an abstract shape.

Team Emitations has been having lots of fun with the metal snake necklaces, wearing them as thick bracelets, twirled necklaces, and even twisty crowns. Celebrities have been enjoying the metal snake coil necklace trend, also – we’ve seen Hilary Duff wearing one looped around as a necklace, and Rihanna has worn them as intriguing bracelets. Contestants on America’s Next Top Model even wore them for a gladiator inspired photo shoot!

If you’re looking for snake jewelry that will attract attention, and give you tons of looks with just one purchase, our twisted metal snake necklaces are the perfect choice. If you tend to play with your hair or fidget, we suggest trying one of these necklaces on for size. You can occupy your hands by twisting and rotating the jewelry – trust us, it’s fun!

Emitations recently expanded our collection of accessories to include clutch purses, handbags, baguette purses, and wristlets. Some of our most popular styles have been – you guessed it – faux snakeskin purses! Chic black, sophisticated tan, and fresh black and white snakeskin purses are favorites of stars like Blake Lively and Hilary Duff. Bright colors have also been spotted, like Whitney Port‘s rich green snakeskin bag. Shimmery metallic snakeskin purses are in the hands of some of Hollywood’s hottest, like Eva Mendes and Hayden Panettiere.

Since animal cruelty is definitely not in fashion, many celebrities prefer to carry faux snakeskin purses instead of the real thing. That makes it even easier for you to steal their look for less! Emitations has an incredible collection of faux snake print purses, fake snakeskin handbags, and imitation snake skin clutches.

Snake jewelry is best worn in small doses, so try pairing a snake necklace with a matching pair of snake earrings. Or, rock a snake bracelet on each wrist, for a double shot of snake style. For an ultra-chic, high fashion look, wear a metal snake necklace and carry a snake print purse. Not sure what snake jewelry is right for you? Look to your favorite celebrity, and then shop their style for less at Emitations!

What’s up with Rihanna and Chris Brown? Despite being photographed cuddling and canoodling – all over the place, multiple times – she’s still denying that they have anything romantic going on. On Monday’s episode of  The View Rihanna said “He’s an amazing person but we are not dating. We are very close, very, very close… There’s a big difference.”

Um what is the difference exactly? When she was interviewed by Extra last week, she said “No, I’m not in love.” So her and Chris are just friends with benefits? They look so lovey dovey though! Last February they were spotted in the pool while vacationing together in Jamaica, and they even got matching star tattoos on their necks.

ImNotObsessed has even more evidence, though, that these two are truly a couple:
“Chris Brown’s mother called Rihanna “the sexiest and sweetest girl Chris has ever dated” while shopping around the Fire & Ice gifting lounge for the BET Awards.”

Whatever their status is, we just hope that Chris and Rihanna are both on the same page! It’s also worth noting that – like most celebrity couples – the media have already given them a mash-up nickname: CHRIHANNA.