| Do you absolutely love jewelry? Most women do. | | | | Here is a little interesting information on the |
| In today's fallen economy, fashion jewelry allows | | | | history of fashion jewelry. Back in the 1930s, |
| you to make your own unique fashion statement | | | | costume jewelry was a disposable accessory that |
| without breaking your budget. No matter what | | | | was only meant to be worn with one specific |
| your style, there are pieces that are perfect for | | | | outfit. It was a kind of "throw away" jewelry, to |
| your special look. You can afford to dress up | | | | be disposed of and then repurchased when |
| every outfit you own, from dressy to casual! | | | | accessories were needed for a different outfit. |
| Everyone has different tastes when it comes to | | | | Accessorizing has come a long way since that |
| accessories. While the younger crowd likes | | | | long ago era! |
| hip-hop, other women love classic or | | | | Many people layer their clothes - what about |
| contemporary styles. Fashion jewelry, also known | | | | jewelry? The hottest trend going currently is |
| as costume jewelry, has been popular for | | | | layered fashion jewelry. How do you achieve this |
| decades, and will continue to be. You can | | | | look? Layer your necklaces and bracelets, 3 to 4 |
| accessorize all of your favorite looks without | | | | at a time. Of course, you don't want too look too |
| going in debt or spending money you really don't | | | | hodge-podge, so you need to combine colors that |
| have. | | | | match or complement each other. |
| The materials used to make these beautiful | | | | When going for the layered look, you want to go |
| accessories vary widely. From necklaces and | | | | for a common theme with your pieces. Choose |
| bracelets to earrings, toe rings, pins and watches, | | | | similar textures and colors that work subtly |
| you can get the color and stones to complement | | | | together, or choose totally different styles of |
| anything you are wearing. Fashion jewelry offers | | | | jewelry that are made of the same materials. |
| a much wider variety of choices than gold and | | | | Eclectic is a good look, just make sure that either |
| silver. | | | | the textures or colors don't clash. |
| What types of materials go in to these unique | | | | Choosing your own look is what makes you |
| creations? Materials vary by manufacturer, but | | | | special and unique. By choosing fashion jewelry |
| fashion jewelry is often primarily composed of | | | | that reflects your own personal tastes, you will |
| metal alloys that may include a thin electroplate or | | | | make a statement about who you are. Break out |
| overlay of precious metals such as gold, silver or | | | | of the mold and dare to be different! Someone |
| rhodium. While some fashion jewelry contains | | | | has to start a new trend, why not you? |
| synthetic stones like cubic zirconia, higher end | | | | Save your money, look stunning and create a |
| pieces are often made with real semi precious | | | | look that is uniquely yours with beautiful fashion |
| stones and higher levels of precious metals. | | | | jewelry that you can buy at prices that are well |
| Thicker electroplating and overlay provides a | | | | below retail! |
| more durable and long lasting finish. | | | | |