Quite likely, almost every woman in the country has her own definition about what pieces constitute a good set of everyday jewelry.  As with most issues in accessory fashion, however, it is possible to discover some dominant trends.

The highly-desirable gemstone known as sapphire actually exhibits a wide range of color variation.  Sapphires that possess a color other than the traditional blue are often referred to as "fancy sapphires" and may appear in hues as diverse as violet, yellow, pink and even orange.  Most people who refer to sapphires, however, have in mind gleaming gemstones that are tinted with trace amounts of iron and titanium.  It is these elements that produce the characteristic deep blue shade of the classic sapphire.

Some types of jewelry are best reserved for special occasions.  An elegant diamond brooch, for example, will generally look quite well on an evening dress with simple lines, but it would not be appropriate at all when worn with a polo shirt.  The hoop earring, in contrast, can be very successfully worn in a wide variety of contexts.  The vast majority of these will tend to be informal in nature, though some of them actually verge into the formal range of occasions.  In general, however, women should consider their hoop earrings as an ideal form of everyday jewelry.

According to Hollywood sources, an engagement ring is being designed by rapper Kanye West for girlfriend, Kim Kardashian. West has seemingly supplied a private ring designer with diamonds and rubies from his late mother’s jewelry collection, so that the precious stones can be used for a one of a kind ring for Kardashian. Sources say that West plans on popping the question after Kardashian’s divorce with basketball player Kris Humphries is finalized. West believes, besides his late mother Donda, Kim is the only woman in the world that deserves luxurious gifts. One the stones are set in the ring, there may be no way of getting West’s mother’s heirlooms back if the relationship doesn’t work out. Friends of Kanye West don’t believe Kardashian deserves his mothers heirlooms because she doesn’t work hard for her money, but is only rich because of her image. Said friends believe West and Kardashian are rushing into marriage prematurely. Disregarding what his friends think, Kanye and Kim plan on getting married either in Chicago, where West grew up, or in Oklahoma, where West’s mother was buried.

Trends in fashion are typically set by designers, celebrities, and the runway. From the late Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry collection selling at $116 million last year to the 2012 Victoria Secret runway model’s diamond encrusted lingerie, jewelry has always been in the limelight. These styles trickle down to the general public and offer many affordable alternatives and variations.