If you're like me, you're a gal who doesn't just want to be caught up with the fashion trends, you want to be way, way ahead of them. For instance, I take special pride in announcing what I think is going to be the newest, hot thing, and then (hopefully) watching it actually happen. A while back I wrote about the importance of cuff bracelets and then watched in amazement as my prediction came to fruition at the 2008 Grammy Awards. Celebrities like Beyonce, Rihanna, and Fantasia strutted down the red carpet with their Tiffany jewellery beautiful, bling bangles. Now that cuff bracelets are omnipresent, it's time to move on to what I feel will undoubtedly be the next best thing ... Brazilian gold jewelry.

So here's the skinny fashion-savvy chicas, and you won't be disappointed that you read this! I have no doubt in my mind that Brazilian gold jewelry, is going to be one of the next biggest trends for this year, in case you want to head up these gorgeous gems before they hit the scene. In fact, I've already seen British songstress Natasha Beddingfield donning a bracelet, in the infamous yellow-gold shades that are well-known to Brazilian jewelry.

Having been to several trade shows in New York City, I often get an unfair (and sweet) insight into the upcoming trends. In the most recent shows I've seen a sudden, yet subtle, increase in Brazilian distributors. However, Brazilian jewelry is very difficult to find which adds to its exclusivity. Another reason why I believe it will be a huge hit with stylish celebs. Even among jewelry retailers, Brazilian jewelry is extremely difficult to find, making it quite the hot commodity. This is probably due to several factors, including shipping fees, customs investigations, language barriers, time difference, etc..

How do I spot Brazilian jewelry, you ask? Look for that yellow-gold hue, which typically means that the piece is 18 Karat Gold plated. Also, Brazilian designers weave intricate designs, with an emphasis on geometric patterns. Another method known to Brazilian jewelry is the brushed gold effect, where the jewelry actually has gold brush strokes on the surface, which creates an absolutely beautiful and unique effect. And lastly, Brazilian jewelry often has a very rustic, even Egyptian, look and feel to it. Brilliantly colored gems are often attached to ring bands and necklace chains with woven gold wires.

So keep an eye out, I have a feeling you will soon see Brazilian gold jewelry popping up all over the place!