It's just more glitz. Ears aren't the only things to dress up. Try lariat necklaces that loop at the collarbone, then drape on the neckline. Gold looks newer than silver and works better with brighter tones. Still, silver has staying power among younger customers, says Linda Moyers, jewelry supervisor for Kohl's.
Teens are into sterling, especially in toe and thumb rings for summer.
And white gold is back because sterling is so popular. Belts have become a form of jewelry as well. Pumps is featuring wide belts with big rhinestones and crystal buckles that could out-cowboy Madonna. Kristi is showing skinnier chain belts. That's partly because everything is waisted.