The Thomas Sabo jewelry collection for Autumn/Winter 2018 focuses on the accessories as a means of helping consumers make expressive personal statements and capture special memories.
The Autumn/Winter 2018 jewelry collection is made up of vintage rings, handmade link chains and nostalgic medallions that offer places for small photos and special mementos to be stored. The uniquely modern style of the collection allows for plenty of mixing and matching to be done by consumers, resulting in endless ways to express one's personal and ever-changing style.
As Thomas Sabo Creative Director Susanne Kölbli puts it, "everyone is invited to create their own mix of styles from our color codes, forms, styles and cultural and epochal inspirations."
Mix-and-Match Jewelry Collections
This Thomas Sabo Jewelry Collection Encourages Customization
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