# Southern Belle Jewelry The Rita and Zia Fall 2011 Collection is Cowgirl Chic By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-07-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rita-and-zia-fall-2011 References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/rita-zia-s-fall-2011-collection-is-full-of-navajo-charm) & [msfashinista.blogspot](http://msfashinista.blogspot.com/2011/06/rita-and-zia-jewelry-collection.html) The Rita and Zia Fall 2011 collection is a great example of how to incorporate a very specific [bold trend](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-valentines-day-collection) into a collection without the results looking costumey. The Southwestern influence of the jewelry is impossible to ignore, but it definitely works. Perfect for those wanting to add a bit of bohemian flair to an outfit this summer, the Rita and Zia Fall 2011 collection is the classic mix of a little bit rock and a little bit country. Sandrine Barabinot started the jewelry line in 2005, inspired by her desire to create pieces that would be used as [good-luck charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talisman-collection). There are different meanings to each of the charms. The hand symbolizes protection, while the snake represents fertility, elephants are a symbol of power, images of Native Americans represent wisdom and finally the skull means purity of the soul. What could be cooler than great jewelry that also has a [special meaning to it](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protect-collection)? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Southwestern Influence:** Incorporating Southwestern influence into collections without looking costumey. - **Bohemian Flair:** Adding a bit of bohemian flair to an outfit through jewelry. - **Good-luck Charms:** Creating pieces that serve as good-luck charms with different meanings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Jewelry:** Designing unique jewelry that incorporates specific bold trends. - **Bohemian Fashion:** Creating fashion items that add bohemian flair to outfits. - **Spiritual and Symbolic Items:** Designing items with good-luck charm meanings to cater to people's beliefs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry.md) - [Personalized Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-of-personalized-jewelry.md) - [Western-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frye-x-aurate.md) - [Colored Gemstones Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boom-by-daniele.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Fashion Jewelry Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvia-toledano.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Fine Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-fine-jewelry.md) - [Crafted Western-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-valentines-day-collection.md) - [Symbolic Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protect-collection.md)