Monica Rich Kosann is a professional photographer specializing in family portraiture, so it makes sense that she would design a collection of jewelry that holds the memories that photographs capture.
Inspired vintage objets d'art of the 1920s and 1930s, Kossan's intention is to provide heirloom-quality lockets and charms to hold the personal stories, milestones, emotions and memories of photographic imagery.
Implications - Jewelry is no longer merely a fashion statement, but has now reverted back to the time of our grandparents -- a time when jewelry was meant to be passed on through generations. Telling tales of your life, jewelry is turning back to the time of sentiment and meaning rather than just self adornment.
Sentimental Accessories
Elegant Vintage-Inspired Keepsake Jewelry Holds Memories
Trend Themes
1. Emotional Jewelry - Opportunity to create jewelry pieces that hold sentimental value and personal stories, connecting with customers on an emotional level.
2. Heirloom Revival - Reviving the tradition of passing down jewelry through generations, creating a market for high-quality, timeless pieces.
3. Meaningful Adornments - Shift in jewelry industry towards pieces that carry personal significance and convey individual stories.
Industry Implications
1. Jewelry - Opportunity for jewelry designers and brands to focus on creating sentimental and heirloom-quality pieces.
2. Photography - Collaboration between jewelry designers and photographers to offer customized jewelry that holds photographic memories.
3. Family Portraiture - Potential for photographers specializing in family portraits to offer complementary jewelry collections that enable clients to preserve and showcase their memories.