Fashion and Jewelry

Jewelry is more than an accessory; it can be a promise, a remembrance, a statement or a frivolous decoration. Fine jewelry, Bridge jewelry and Costume Jewelry all contribute to the choices you make as you create your look. The terms Bridge jewelry and Artisan jewelry are sometimes used as if they are synonymous. This is a misconception.

Fine jewelry is generally thought of as jewelry that uses at least 14 kt Read the rest of this entry »

Jewelry has become a significant piece to our society for a number of situations. Most notably, marriage is divine by the giving of a ring to the man and woman to symbolize their love for each other. Jewelry is often given to women for special occasions such as anniversaries, Valentines Day and birthdays. Another common theme spread across the world is religious jewelry.

There are many forms of religious jewelry that Read the rest of this entry »

When we talk about jewelry, usually in reference to women, who wear more jewelry, buy jewelry for themselves more and more gems like receiving gifts. However, there has been a marked growth in the market for Men’s JewelryRead the rest of this entry »

Do people tell you that you should be selling your handmade jewelry? Are you interested, but don’t know how to start? There are lots of free resources on the internet that can bring you up to speed on what you need to know. Here are my top 7 great resources for learning how to sell handmade artisan jewelry.

1. The Jewelry Sweet Spot (http://www.thejewelrysweetspot.com)
A great site is dedicated entirel Read the rest of this entry »

When planning to buy a jewelry armoire, the first thing that must be quickly and permanently removed from the mind is the idea of a cabinet. The jewelry armoire is not a cabinet. It is more similar to a jewelry box. Buying a jewelry armoire should be similar in buying a jewelry box. With this more desirable mental orientation, a person can then consider these three categories of tips in buying a jewelry armoire: personal needs, Read the rest of this entry »

There are a number of interesting discussions that go on in the world today and one of the interesting discussions that tend to relate to jewelry is a discussion about the value of antique jewelry that many people might have. When you take a look at your own antique jewelry, chances are that you have some of it lying around at home. Something that has been passed down generation to generation and when you take a look at the dif Read the rest of this entry »

Historically speaking, jewelry armoires have been around for several centuries. Decorative yet functional, jewelry armoires are an appealing way to safely store your treasures while protecting them from dust, the environment, and other causes of damage. Since a typical jewelry armoire is freestanding, there are several things to keep in mind when choosing one, so not only will it match your existing decor, but it will also have Read the rest of this entry »

One trick to really making your jewelry sparkle is to always make sure that it is clean and shiny when you are wearing it. Jewelry will become dull in time even from the oils that your body naturally secretes. Never scrub away at your jewelry with tooth paste and a tooth brush as the fine grit in the tooth paste will scratch softer gems and gold surfaces. Soaking jewelry in a mild non detergent cleaning solution works great. Soa Read the rest of this entry »

The jewelry industry has gotten very creative over the last couple of years and with that creativeness has come an amazing assortment of jewelry designs. Technology has also advanced and complicated styles that weren’t possible are not being made. Finally, manufacturing costs have come down and now can you choose from an amazing collection of jewelry styles while spending much less than in years past. Read more and you’ll learn Read the rest of this entry »

Fashion jewelry, also known as cheap jewelry and costume jewelry, is a low-cost alternative to expensive jewelry. Every woman wants a fine collection of bracelets, necklaces, pendants and ear-rings, and most have some exquisite pieces of genuine jewelry, but Read the rest of this entry »