Q: How influential are celebrities when it comes to jewelry trends?A: “Celebrities can be very influential because of the global reach of media coverage. We have seen this with many of our pieces. Rihanna, Rachel Zoe, Madonna, Nicole Richie, Courteney Cox, and others have worn the Kathy Rose Jewelry cuffs for well over a decade. With the Internet, a trend can [generate] heat and spread in no time. Geography plays a role because New York and Los Angeles continue to be where the largest ­concentration of celebrities and media call home. Still, it takes Middle America to accept the trend and promote it forward.” —Kathy Rose, co-owner, Roseark, Los Angeles“Regarding celebrities, I think that what jewelry they wear is influential for a certain type of customer. She is fashion-savvy and considers herself a trendsetter. Celebrities will often break trends to the masses. A great example