Heavy Duty Bijoux

What better compliment to the lavish pursuit of Haute Couture than lavishly oversized jewelry? Matching teardrop earrings in a diamond, latticed gold and mirror finish—so weighty a bar is required behind the ear for support—with a voluptuous amber central pendant surrounded by acres of beading, John Galliano for Christian Dior Couture has broached a deliciously unabashed decadence.

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Implications - No longer satisfied with simple styles, consumers are looking for pieces that make a statement. Customers are attracted to products that stand out among other shoppers' items. Designers could create more of their designs with this bolder aesthetic in mind to garner more attention.