With the American dollar lagging against the Euro and gold prices soaring at above $900.00 an ounce, high end jewelry designers are adjusting to changing demands in the fine jewelry market.

This month, haute couture jewelry designer Leslie Greene launched a first-of-its-kind fashion line expected to lead the luxury jewelry market in 2008 and 2009.

"I felt the time was right to design a luxury collection, which was a better fit in today's economy," says fashion-forward jewelry designer Leslie Greene. "I want to preserve a woman's ability to purchase more then one high-end item at a time, because layering is hot, despite soaring gold prices and a lagging economy."

Greene's signature 18-carat collection will be paired with a new Sterling Silver collection. The collection sets diamonds and other precious stones in Sterling. The line also incorporates the same intricate and feminine elements as the 18-carat collection.

"I didn't feel that there was anything available in silver which was as high-end, intricate and feminine as my line," adds Greene. "I am so happy that vendors also noticed this gap in the market and overwhelmingly received this idea with open arms."

Greene's ultra-modern idea stole the spotlight at a recent Arizona tradeshow, attended by two hundred of the highest-end retail stores and 100 top jewelry designers.

"It was perfect timing. Her items translated so beautifully from gold to silver," said several top retailers and renowned editors from several top fashion magazines.

"This does not mean that the 18 Carat gold collection isn't selling," clarifies Greene. "The days of running out and picking up jewelry on a whim continue, but this new line helps women mix and match quality items."

Greene's designs are frequently featured in the pages of America's top fashion magazines. In addition, they're often spotted on A-List Celebrities and they've appeared on one of the most prestigious and trend-setting shows of this decade, Sex in the City.