Bridge Jewelry the Affordable Alternative

Jewelry is more than an accessory; it can be aamethyst, citrine, turquoise, jade, topaz, fresh
promise, a remembrance, a statement or awater pearls, garnet and others. Much Bridge
frivolous decoration. Fine jewelry, Bridge jewelryjewelry is artisan-made, but it can also be mass
and Costume Jewelry all contribute to the choicesproduced.
you make as you create your look. The termsOf course other combinations such as using
Bridge jewelry and Artisan jewelry areprecious metals like 14k gold with amethyst are
sometimes used as if they are synonymous. Thisused and not so easily classified. Price points are
is a misconception.another way to define the three types of jewelry
Fine jewelry is generally thought of as jewelrywith Fine jewelry as the most expensive and
that uses at least 14 kt. Gold or other preciousCostume jewelry as an inexpensive alternative.
metals and precious gems like diamonds,Bridge jewelry falls between these two on price.
sapphires, rubies or emeralds. Fine jewelry can beBridge jewelry is a unique addition to your jewelry
mass-produced or artisan-made one-of-a-kindcollection. You may see some familiar names in
pieces or limited-edition.galleries or fine department stores and begin to
Costume jewelry can also be artisan-made orrecognize them as producers of Bridge jewelry.
mass produced. Materials used in the designs areWhen you attend an art show, take a special look
base metals, glass, plastic and other synthetics.at the jewelry and you will recognize that much
They also may use shell, wood and other organicof it is fine artisan-made Bridge jewelry. It can
materials.provide you a good value because of the
Bridge jewelry is called that because it is thecombination of quality materials; creativity and
bridge between Fine jewelry and Costumeworkmanship provided by the designers of these
jewelry. It may use vermeil, gold filled or silver asunique one-of-a-kind or limited edition pieces.
the metal and uses semi precious stones such as