Six jewelry trends that are here to stay for the 2010 season is statement necklaces. These gigantic, bold necklaces were hot during 2009 and they don't seem to have lost any steam for this year. There's two distinct styles hitting the runways in 2010 - geometric and bauble. Bold, bright colors and metallics are also popular when it comes to statement necklaces.

The geometric statement necklace can be a bold, modern fashion move. This style of necklace is often found with long, metallic chains and gigantic geometric shapes adorning them. These necklaces can be an amazingly fun addition to your wardrobe. Striking geometric shapes like squares and triangles are often layered in bright bold colors. If you cannot make the leap for the biggest and boldest shapes in stores now, there is another option. A quieter, yet still fashionable choice is a metal chain necklace with smaller geometric shapes like squares and diamonds linked together charm-style embellished with bright colored stones and pearls.

For 2010 the statement necklace is oversized in all its proportions. It’s long and wide sometimes hung with gigantic dangling paste stones and charms. The necklace fills in the front of garment being worn, in some cases extending to the waistline and beyond. The statement necklace can be six necklace or lots of different but complimentary ones combined.

This year's necklaces are also seen using feathers, leather and other non-traditional jewelry components.

Unless a circus clown look is desired all gigantic overstated jewelry is worn with garments with simple, tidy lines. Ditto for any fabric surface design, it’s best not to merge this type of jewelry with anything but solid colored fabrics. Neutrals will look the best: white, black, grey and taupe.

Obviously, other jewelry should be kept to a maximum. The statement necklace is the focal point of the outfit. This purpose is defeated if the eye is darting about the body.

Geometric statement necklaces are a great choice for everyday wear. For a fun and funky weekend outfit, pair a loose fitting scoop neck shirt with your favorite pair of jeans and throw on a bright colored geometric necklace for the perfect accessory. Six of the simpler charm-like geometric fashion necklaces are perfect for office wear. A mid-length chain with sparkly shapes and rubies or sapphires would pair great with trousers as well as a blazer.

The bauble statement necklace is the other hot accessory for the 2010 season. This type of necklace is perfect for the bold fashionistas out there. They can be a lot of fun and you can find them with anything adorning the chains. They can be found with gigantic roses with sparkly gemstones, hearts, gigantic stones, pearls and ribbons. These necklaces usually hang long and look great with tunics and skinny jeans or can add some flair to an everyday blazer. Colors like bronze, black and coral are popular for the upcoming season.

The main thing to recall when it comes to statement necklaces is to break all the rules! Go gigantic, bold, bright and stunning and you cannot get this trend wrong. Also recall that these necklaces can be paired with any outfit from an evening out on the town or a weekend shopping trip with the girls. Keep in mind that they are called statement necklaces for a reason. If you don six of these necklaces, it is the statement of your outfit. Keep the outfit simple with neutral colors and not much pattern. This will ensure that your necklace steals the show everywhere you go.