Friday, April 23, 2010

Gold Jewelry - Add Style With Different Colors of Gold Jewelry

By Elizabeth Henderson

Gold jewelry is an essential statement piece in any fine jewelry wardrobe. It can add exactly the right accent to any outfit and comes in many styles, textures and colors to ensure that you can find exactly what works for your personal style.

One of the most popular ways of wearing gold jewelry is the curb link necklace or bracelet. The huge gold chains with links the size of fencing may work for tough guys, but these are not fashion pieces. Generally the link size of jewelry staple pieces should be measured in millimeters and although men can wear chunkier chains than women, in general this is a style decision. Women might wear larger links if the links are still delicate.

Textures make a difference in the style of gold chains. The classic herringbone chain gives the look of links, yet lies flat around the neck or wrist and works well with many clothing styles. Fancy embossed gold pieces tend to be work better with plain styles and un-patterned clothing so that the design is visible.

Playing with color is a smart way to add gold chains to your jewelry wardrobe. Common gold colors are yellow, white and rose gold, although these can be mixed into two tone and three color gold pieces.

The color tone of the gold is best coordinated with the skin tones of the wearer. Women with dark hair, blue undertone skin and "winter" or "summer" color preferences look best with white gold jewelry. Women with fairer or reddish hair, yellow skin undertones and "spring" or "fall" color preferences look good wearing yellow or rose gold.

However, playing with color is a smart way to add gold jewelry to your jewelry wardrobe. Why not enjoy the best of color mixes? Choosing a two color yellow and white gold chain gives this necklace a double life, working well with other silver or gold accessories. Or maximize the flexibility of your jewelry by choosing a tri color piece. The blend of yellow, rose and white gold looks good on any skin tone.

Less common color choices are green and black gold. Green gold is made from 75% gold and 25% silver. This mixture creates a yellow-green appearance that looks wonderful on "spring" and "fall" women! Black gold comes from a mix of gold with black rhodium or carbon and looks good on "summer" and "winter" women.

Do not worry if you cannot choose from all these different colors! You do not have to. Mixing and matching gold colors on different pieces of jewelry is very fashionable, and so long as you keep the styles, sizes and tones of the pieces complementary to your look, you will appear stylish!

For a range of stunning jewelry in different colors of gold, including white, rose, two tone and stunning 14k and 18k tri color gold earrings, please follow the links.

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Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Beaded Jewellery Trends- 2010



Author: DeepaRoy

For all the fashion conscious women who are eagerly waiting for trends declaration- here is a good news. Yes you can now know what will be the jewelery trends for the year 2010! All said and done, skyrocketing prices of gold and effects of recession (though slowing down gradually) will make beaded jewelery the most popular style statement of 2010. Here are some pointers for you to note down about the trends of beads jewellery in 2010!

  • In 2009, ethnic jewelery was popular. African beads, seed beads were liked by the people. In 2010, although the fashion trends will be international in flavor (that means, designs will be more or less similar all over), the cultural mark will be there. Native materials and locally found beads will be used extensively for jewelery making.
  • People will search for individual fashion and style statement. Therefore, custom made beaded jewelery will remain popular. A search for meaning will result in creation of pieces that have greater symbolism. One and all jewelery pieces will tell a story – unique to its creator and wearer. Thus, 2010 is also a year of symbolic jewelery.
  • Hand made jewelery will continue to be hugely popular among masses. People will express their creativity by wearing own hand crafted beaded jewelery- necklaces, pendants, rings, bands- whatever they can make. Brides too will like to be DIY kinds. They will definitely wear bright, bold statement wedding jewelery but they don’t have to be expensive. Bright colored beaded necklaces will be preferred over pearls or diamonds.
  • Small, light bracelets; subtle beautifully beaded pendant; dangling earrings with glass beads or a central focus piece will become immensely popular. All will be in symmetry with clothing fashion trends.
  • As far as colors are concerened, cold colored beads will be more popular in 2010. Blacks, whites, blues and grays will be extensively used. If color forecasts of Pantone are to be believed then, Violet (Soft purple) and Aurora (other name for yellow) will lead the way in Spring/Summer 2010.

If you too are excited enough about beaded jewelery then why wait till new year? Make some for Christmas itself- for yourself and for gifts! Get some clues for making beaded jewelery. Read Beaded Jewellery for Christmas Gift- Tips for Buying Beads

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Thursday, January 28, 2010

How to Choose Valentine's Day Jewelry

By Deena O'Daniel

Valentine's Day is coming soon. Hearts are the traditional symbol of love, so what could be better to give or receive on Valentine's Day than a heart-shaped piece of jewelry! Heart-shaped jewelry is the perfect way to express your love on Valentine's Day - for your spouse, significant other, mother, grandmother, daughter or best friend. Valentines are typically red, so red stones also represent Valentine's Day.


Sterling Silver Marcasite & Garnet Glass Heart Pendant, 18

14k Yellow Gold Lab-Created Ruby Heart Devil Pendant w/ Diamond Accent, 18
14k Gold Heart Devil Diamond Pendant (.04 ct)
2.02 cttw Created Sapphire and Genuine Diamond Heart Pendant in 14k White Gold

Charms and charm bracelets are fashionable, whether the traditional chain-and-charm type or the more contemporary modular charm bracelets. Charms can represent meaningful occasions or interests, with the heart front and center. So, how to choose and where to shop? First of all, give yourself plenty of time to think about it - don't wait till the last minute, or you may find less selection and more stress. What kind of jewelry does she wear now? Is she more traditional, or more flamboyant and "out there"? Is she petite, or a taller person who can wear bigger jewelry?


10k White Gold Heart Diamond Pendant Necklace (HI, SI-I, 0.25 carat)

Sterling Silver

PearlsOnly Heart Black 9-10mm AA Freshwater Sterling Silver Pearl Pendant

10k Rose Gold Heart Light Pink Diamond Pendant Necklace-1.00 carat

There's an overwhelming selection out there, whether in jewelry shops, antique shops or on line, so where do you begin to look? Does she love vintage jewelry? Would fine gemstones be more the ticket? How about something hand made, or something funky and fun? Give it some thought, and start planning.

Let's look at vintage jewelry first. If you have the time to search antique shops, you might find a gorgeous piece from the past. Red rhinestones adorning a pin or pendant, red enamel on a brooch, anything red will represent your heart on your Valentine gift.


Sterling Silver Marcasite & Pink Glass Heart Pendant, 18

14k Yellow Gold Lab-Created Ruby Heart Devil Pendant w/ Diamond Accent

Yellow Gold Overlay Sterling Silver Diamond Accent Dangle Earrings

Sterling Silver and Diamond Three-Stone Heart Pendant on an 18

Jewelry stores are promoting Valentine's Day gift jewelry starting right about now. Depending upon your budget, you can shop for a piece of fine jewelry to express your love. Whether gold, with gem stones and with or without diamonds, there's a great selection to be found. If you're looking at diamonds, please be sure to ask about the store's policy on conflict-free diamonds. Sterling Silver pairs beautifully with red stones, and is less expensive. Heart-shaped pendants are always popular.

Valentine's themed gem stones would include rubies and garnets, both rich red jewels. Rubies can be pretty expensive, while garnets are lovely and can be found at more reasonable prices. How about a Native American inspired silver piece made with red coral? If you're looking for something original, unusual or arty, check out craft shows, small gift shops, and of course on line. Etsy.com is a web site for artists to sell their work. You'll find a large array of handmade jewelry there.

Shopping on line, while convenient and fast, requires some caution. Look at what's available on eBay, for example, and be sure that the seller has excellent feedback and ratings from buyers. Feel free to ask the seller any questions. You should feel comfortable about the seller and his or her products. If you do buy on line, be sure to purchase at least a week before Valentine's Day, to allow time for shipping.

And don't forget the guys - red ruby or garnet rings and cuff links are available too...or a ruby stud earring. Check on line or at a jewelry store. Shopping for just the right Valentine's gift can be fun - if you plan ahead and get an idea of what you're looking for. A lovely piece of jewelry, plus some champagne and chocolate will make for a very happy Valentine's Day!

I'm Deena O'Daniel, an artist, writer and entrepreneur from Austin, Texas, by way of California.

Please visit my web site, http://www.oakhillboutique.com for a large array of costume jewelry, china, pottery, collectibles and gifts.

You can also become a fan of Oak Hill Boutique on Facebook and be the first to see what's new. For more articles about jewelry, please visit my blog at http://www.oakhilljewels.com

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