Bangle Bracelets

What has made bangle bracelets such a popular fashion trend? Fashion is all about being unique, and bangle bracelets make it easy to accessorize in a unique way. Whether it’s Sarah Drew wearing vintage bangle bracelets, Rihanna sporting multi-colored bangle bracelets or Ke$ha wearing an edgy spiked bangle bracelet, there are so many different kinds of bangle bracelets that it allows fashionistas like you to accessorize in a way that matches your unique personality and style.

What are the Different Styles of Bangle Bracelets?

Because there are so many different kinds of bangle bracelets, it’s easiest to break down the different characteristics and options that are available.

The first differentiating factor between bangle bracelets is the type of metal they are made from. Less expensive bangle bracelets are generally copper, silver or gold plated. On the higher end of the price scale, bangle bracelets will be fully made from silver, gold or platinum.

The next factor that sets bangle bracelets apart is how many are worn at once. Depending on the specific bracelet(s), a bracelet may be sold by itself, with a handful of bracelets, or in a set of twelve or more bracelets. Because there are no set rules when it comes to wearing bangle bracelets, one of the fun things about wearing them …

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Fashion Jewelry

Hair Jewelry

Jewelry and beautiful ornaments are most typically worn on the body, although there are also various forms of hair jewelry. It does not specifically matter what type of hair or haircut you have, whether it be long, short, medium, thin, thick or curly, you will find that there are some wonderful items of hair jewelry.

Bangle Bracelets

When it comes to popular fashion accessories, bangle bracelets are at the top of the list. From singers Rihanna and Ke$ha to Grey’s Anatomy’s Sarah Drew, famous fashionable ladies love rocking unique bangle bracelets. What has made bangle bracelets such a popular fashion trend? Fashion is all about being unique, and bangle bracelets make it […]Continue Reading

Elephant Necklace

Every now and again a certain fashion becomes trendy. However, any piece of jewelry fashioned with an elephant is always going to be in style because it carries a significant amount of meaning to many cultures around the world. Because of this, the elephant has become a symbol of ‘good luck’ and ‘favor.’

Fashion Necklaces

So called “fashion jewelry” is an excellent way to build up a collection of different colors and styles of differing jewelry without breaking the bank. Fashion necklaces are usually made up of inexpensive materials, and are an excellent contrast to higher priced silver, gold, and precious stone and gem pieces. Whereas traditional jewelry might be […]Continue Reading

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Gold Tiffany Bracelets

Tiffany is a very popular jewelry provider that has been in business for over 160 years. To this day, it is still one of the most popular and desirable brands of jewelry in the world. With their large selection of high quality jewelry comes high price tags as well though. Anyone that buys Tiffany jewelry as a gift for someone will have to be shopping for a special piece that will really stay with that person forever.

There are many different types of jewelry offered under the Tiffany brand name. Some of the popular pieces include necklaces, rings, and bracelets. There are already many different pieces of the first two available to choose from. Tiffany bracelets have a bit smaller of a selection though, so they would be more interesting to look into.

Why Buy a Gold Tiffany Bracelet?

Tiffany established an amazing name in the jewelry industry because of their lengthy selection of very high quality pieces of jewelry. The quality of their pieces was very rarely matched by any other brands. With the incredible amount of popularity, Tiffany has also become the victim of many illegitimate distributors that sell fake, knock off jewelry pieces that use the Tiffany name.

Gold Tiffany bracelets should be your first choice when deciding on a brand name of gold bracelets to buy. This is, of course, if you can afford the higher prices of this brand of jewelry. The main reason that you should buy a gold Tiffany bracelet …

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Figaro Bracelets

Figaro is a particular style of chain that is growingly popular in the jewelry industry. It is found in many different pieces of jewelry such as Figaro necklaces and Figaro bracelets. The Figaro style provides a classy, sophisticated, yet intricate design that works great for necklaces and bracelets. A Figaro bracelet has a visual appeal that is simply stunning, which makes it a great choice for style of bracelet to invest in.

The Figaro style originates from Italy. There were a number of jewelry makers in Italy that picked up on this style after it was initially developed. Any piece of Figaro jewelry that is produced today will have Italian origins. Also, the Figaro style was named after operas by Gioachino Rossini. There was a character in some of his operas that was named Figaro. He played one of the major roles and had a major influence on the naming of this style of jewelry.

The Figaro style is most commonly used for chains, necklaces, and bracelets. Typically, any jewelry that uses the Figaro style will be made with gold. However, there are some other types of metals that now feature the Figaro style. You may be able to find Figaro chains that are made out of metals such as platinum and silver. The gold Figaro chains are by far the most appealing choice and are the standard option for Figaro chains.

What makes a Figaro bracelet a very appealing piece of jewelry is the specifics of …

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Garnet Pendant

Due to garnet’s deep red color, similar to that of a red ruby, it is very commonly found in a selection of two and three-dimensional pendants. But garnet is not only found in a deep red color. Other, more rare colors exist, and are frequently found on high-end jewelry. These include andradite, spessartine, and the basic pyrope (red) garnet.

Andradite

Andradite can come in several different colors from green, yellow, orange, and black, and is mostly mined in Russia, however it has also been found along the Arizona and Mexico border. Perfect andradite gemstones are rare, and have significant jewelry value as accent pieces to other gemstones in the garnet family, or as standalone gems.

Spessartine

Spessartine is a very deep orange member of the garnet family. This particular garnet is mined all over the world, namely in Brazil, Africa, and in some parts of California. Mined spessartine is usually of very good jewelry quality, however the rarity of spessartine commands prices of upwards of $250 per carat for smaller size gemstones.

Pyrope

Pyrope is the classic “ruby red” garnet that most everyone knows. These are the most reasonably priced of all the garnets, however the price varies greatly with the deepness of the coloring. Deeper reds are considered more desirable and more valuable. This is the standard garnet for many birthstone pendants.

Two Dimensional Garnet Pendants

The natural red color of garnet contrasts nicely against a sterling silver or white gold setting, making it a preferred gemstone for bright …

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Swarovski Crystal Earrings

In today’s jewelry industry, there are certain elite companies that distinguish themselves by offering only the finest products, crafted solely from the highest quality raw materials. One such company is Swarovski, the brand name carrying worldwide recognition for their luxurious crystals and crystal jewelry.

Swarovski crystals are used to create crystal glass miniatures and sculptures and to adorn clothing, jewelry, chandeliers or other home decor elements. All Swarovski sculptures are inscribed with the brand’s logo, which evolved from the original edelweiss flower, to a “S.A.L.” engraving, and finally to the current swan logo.

The brand is nowadays recognized worldwide, sometimes to the point of crystal jewelry being uniquely associated with the Swarovski name. The crystals produced by Swarovski have earned their fame through their unique features: precision cuts, impressive clarity and marvelous sparkle. Swarovski crystals are used to create a wide variety of jewelry, from necklaces and pendants to rings, earrings and tiaras.

The reason why the Swarovski crystals are highly coveted in the jewelry industry is their unique appearance and brilliant refraction characteristics, as well as unparalleled cuts and innovative shapes. In order to obtain the rainbow spectrum refraction that Swarovski crystals exhibit, certain coating techniques are used. One of the most popular is called Aurora Borealis, or simply “AB”, which is a metallic coating used on some crystals to ensure that the light refracted by their surface disperses into a rainbow spectrum of colors. Such technique, in conjunction with a glass composition containing 32 percent lead, yields the …

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Pear Shaped Engagement Rings

Pear-shaped engagement rings are a very unique and popular option today. They are also referred to as a pendeloque or teardrop shape and are basically a combination of the marquis and oval cuts. On a pear-shaped stone, one side is round in shape and the other side tapers to a small point. There are many varieties with regards to stone choice, settings and size available.

The most commonly chosen setting for pear shaped engagement rings is the diamond solitaire. The actual diamonds can be found in many sizes and carat weights and the stone is normally set lying perpendicular to the band. This enhances both the size and the length of the stone and gives it a truly brilliant shine and look. Pear stones are normally set in either a prong or a tiffany setting although there are many other settings that are available.

Other styles for pear shaped engagement ring settings include accented rings which includes other stones that are lined up on each side of the pear-shaped stone. Other, smaller stones are typically placed around the center stone. These other cuts may include pear shapes, round and marquis cuts all of which make beautiful accents for the center pear stone. Cluster settings are another very popular choice. These include smaller clusters of gems that completely surround the pear stone in the center of the ring. Cluster settings normally include smaller round diamonds or other precious gemstones to highlight the larger pear-shaped stone. Many designers also add their own …

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Gold Locket Necklace

Gold locket necklaces are as beautiful as they are nostalgic. Locket necklaces date back in time for centuries and these are the necklaces that open up to reveal two halves. The two halves are called wings and they are connected with a hinge. When locket necklaces were first designed they were used for a variety of practical reasons such as for carrying medicines or poisons. They were also used to carry the ashes of a deceased loved one or a piece of their hair. Some people used lockets as good luck charms and filled them with herbs to ward off evil. As time went on the lockets began to have pictures or photos of family or friends inserted in them. It is still popular today to wear a locket with a photo of a loved one tucked inside.

Today you can find gold locket necklaces in various styles, designs and sizes. A gold locket necklace is a wonderful gift to give for a woman. The purity of the gold and the complexity of the design will affect the price of a gold locket necklace. You can find them in yellow gold, white gold and rose gold, varying from 10kts to 24ks. However, 24kst is a very soft, costly metal and may not be best suited for a locket. The color of the gold will depend on the percentage of other metal alloys mixed in to make the gold stronger. If you are shopping for a gold locket for a loved …