# Crystal Bibs Dramatic Jewelery by Karen McFarlane By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-09-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tantilizing-necklaces-jewellery-by-karen-mcfarlane References: [jewellerybykaren](http://www.jewellerybykaren.com/) Canadian artist Karen McFarlane’s gorgeous pieces of wearable art are precisely what edgy and confident women are searching for. The current trend in jewelery is to be [big and bold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs), and the designer’s ‘bibb’ style necklaces dripping with chains, beads and crystals bring the once subtle accessories to the forefront. McFarlane’s jewellery makes even a simple elegant gown tantalizing and sexy, drawing attention to a woman’s décolletage. Karen has a glamorous on-line catalogue with a stunning selection of earrings, [necklaces, bracelets, belts and watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vera-wang-and-jared-atelier). Keep an eye out for her work; it’s bound to become wildly fashionable and collectible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Big and Bold Jewelry:** Opportunity for designers to create large and eye-catching pieces that make a bold statement. - **Bibb Style Necklaces:** Innovative approach to necklace design that brings attention to the neckline and adds drama to an outfit. - **Crystal Embellishments:** Growing demand for jewelry with intricate crystal details that add sparkle and glamour. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can explore new ways to incorporate big and bold jewelry into their collections, creating unique and attention-grabbing pieces. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry manufacturers can focus on producing bibb style necklaces with chains, beads, and crystals to meet the demand for edgy and statement-making accessories. - **E-commerce:** Opportunity to create online platforms for selling glamorous jewelry with stunning crystal embellishments, providing customers with a wide selection of fashionable and collectible pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Chic Gemstone Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gemstone-jewelry-collection.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Chic Artisanal Jewerly Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/judy-carter.md) - [Travel-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dean-davidsons-nomad-collection.md) - [Bold Handmade Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee.md) - [Fashion Jewelry Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvia-toledano.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry.md) - [High Fashion Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vera-wang-and-jared-atelier.md)