| For one week during early spring, college and | | | | ocean -- and both guys and girls can wear them. |
| university students in many countries including the | | | | Shell jewelry is especially versatile; necklaces, |
| United States, Canada, and China leave their | | | | bracelets, earrings, and other items made from |
| classrooms and take a much-needed respite from | | | | puka shells, white clam, tiger and white shells |
| hitting the books. Spring break is a time to let | | | | come in different colors and designs. And they |
| one's hair down and to just take it easy. Many | | | | won't become discolored if you wear them to |
| students take the opportunity to travel during this | | | | swim either. |
| week-long recess; others turn to arts and crafts. | | | | After the sun sets, vacationers start to get |
| For either of these spring break activities, jewelry | | | | ready for another spring break staple: the spring |
| can play an important role. | | | | break parties! Chandelier earrings at various price |
| A survey shows that the most popular spring | | | | points and made with materials ranging from |
| break travel destinations are South Padre Island, | | | | Swarovski crystals, semi-precious stones, and |
| Lake Havasu, Panama City, with the Mexican city | | | | silver or gold are excellent party accessories. So |
| of Cancun as the international location of choice | | | | are hoop earrings, briolette necklaces, and charm |
| for many students. What do all these locations | | | | bracelets; all of which could be as flashy or as |
| have in common? Water and parties -- and a host | | | | understated as one would like. The men have a |
| of opportunities for young students on spring | | | | wide selection from which to choose as well: from |
| break to show off body jewelry of different | | | | soft leather necklaces embellished with beads to |
| designs. Also, the type of swimsuit she is wearing | | | | titanium bracelets to diamond stud earrings. |
| would enhance the visual impact her jewelry | | | | Many of today's youth enjoy making their own |
| would make. For instance, a belly ring would really | | | | jewelry and spring break provides the perfect |
| look sexy with those barely-there bikinis, as would | | | | opportunity for them to showcase their work. |
| belly chains, which come in pierced or unpierced | | | | Hemp jewelry is always an eye-catcher, whether |
| versions. | | | | it is decorated with beads or crystals or not, with |
| Belly rings and belly chains are available in many | | | | the creator opting to let the weave pattern or |
| designs, but perhaps one of the most best-selling | | | | coloring be the only embellishments. Some |
| designs for college students on spring break is one | | | | students like making jewelry so much that they |
| that features Greek society symbols. Wearing a | | | | spend part of their spring break taking up |
| sterling silver or gold wrist or ankle bracelet | | | | handicraft classes so that they'll have something |
| (anklet), a necklace, toe rings, belly rings and belly | | | | new to show when they go back to school. |
| chains that spell out a sorority's letters is an | | | | Spring break is a time when those in their late |
| excellent way to show school spirit even during | | | | teens and early twenties are able to think of |
| spring break. | | | | nothing but to have fun. The jewelry they wear is |
| There are many kinds of beach jewelry suitable | | | | an expression of their free spirit and is an |
| for just basking on the sand or bathing in the | | | | important indication of the youth culture of today. |