Fall 2012 to Winter 2013 calls for the return of opulence where jewellery is concerned. Spring and Summer saw the beginnings of this trend with the heavy layering of silver chains around the neck and single wide cuff bangles on an arm. Fall 2012 to Winter 2013 goes a step further, layering chunky pieces together for a totally lavish result.

This season, jewellery has gone chunky on all fronts. By all means wear your entire collection of bangles on one arm but leave out the rest of the jewellery, save the earrings. Or you could leave off the earrings and wear not one, but two or more chunky necklaces.

Choose one or two types of accessories and leave off the rest. Like an absolutely stunning pair of chandelier earrings with an armful of bangles. Or an armful of bangles and a gorgeous hair piece. Or several beaded necklaces and a cocktail ring.

The rest of your outfit should not compete with your jewellery. Such heavily adorned looks go beautifully with minimalist clothing, or simple outfit that are very well cut.

One point to note: chunky jewellery looks best on big or tall women who can carry them off. Avoid them if you are petite as you would look as if the jewels are wearing you, not you wearing them.

If you can carry chunky jewels, you will love our range at Avalaya store.

Charmed, we're sure! Our Avalaya collection of charm bracelets celebrates the accessory that so many women grew up with. Whether you opt for good luck charms, charm bracelets to commemorate special occasions, or any flash of sparkle that suits your fancy, our bracelets are here to hold them. Buy them "pre-loaded" with a whole wrist's worth of fun, or start small and add them yourself. Either way, charm bracelets pack a whole lot of personality into one piece of jewellery!