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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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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Gemstone Journey Pendants

Gemstone journey pendants are made to celebrate a journey of sorts in a person’s life. This journey can be of many different types. It is a way to celebrate a milestone or any other special time in that person’s life. These pieces of jewelry are wonderful ways to commiserate that special day with someone and to provide them with memories for years to come.

The journey pendant is designed to resemble a lazy s. It is inlaid with gemstones that can be made especially for the person that the piece of jewelry is being designed for. These pieces are wonderful gifts for many occasions and can be tailored to the needs of the recipient.

Journeys can mean many different things to people. To some individuals a journey gift may be appropriate for a college graduate in order to highlight their journey through their educational years and to celebrate their success in completing their studies. Another journey could be a wedding taking place. This could signify the journey of a young woman who has completed her journey as a single woman and is now ready to start a new journey as a partner to her new husband.

Other journeys that can be celebrated with a beautiful pendant such as this include the birth of a new child. A couple is no longer just husband and wife but is embarking on parenthood and they want to celebrate that journey with a piece of jewelry that they can cherish for years to come. …

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Asscher Cut Diamond Earrings

There are many different cuts available when it comes to diamonds. The cut is one of the all-important 4 C’s (clarity, color, carat and cut.) Examples of different diamond cuts include round, emerald, marquise, princess and Asscher. This cut is named after the Royal Asscher Diamond Company who created it. Created by Joseph Asscher, this cut was a hallmark of the Art Deco style but is highly popular today. If you’re shopping for earrings consider a pair of Asscher cut diamond earrings, which will become a treasured part of your jewelry collection and possibly a family heirloom as well.

Diamond

The shape of this diamond is square, but the corners are deeply cut which gives the stone almost an octagon appearance. The stone feature multiple steps and is sometimes referred to as the square emerald cut. It is similar to a cushion cut diamond also. Unlike step cut emerald stones, the Asscher cut has a more fiery and dazzling look due to the number and positioning of the step cuts. This cut is patented, so if you buy Asscher cut diamond earrings make sure your jeweler shows you proof of authenticity such as the official insignia and identification number.

Most Asscher diamonds are held in a prong setting. Many are smaller than other cuts because a stone too large detracts from the unique beauty of this cut. You can go for earrings as small as a quarter carat, half carat, three-fourths carat or even a whole carat depending on your budget …