In such economic times when not everyone is able to buy solid gold, gold plated jewelry comes as a pocket saver. This jewelry is not only affordable but also looks impeccably similar to original gold jewelry. Due to the availability of gold plated accessories it is now possible for anyone to wear gold and be proud and happy about it. People will no longer have to just dream about wearing gold. The versatility of such jewelry is that people can use it even on a daily basis. The good quality gold plated jewelry is durable and can be worn every day. Another advantage of this kind of jewelry is that the wearer does not have to stress about losing it. This jewelry is not expensive and even if it lost, the monetary loss is not much as compared to solid gold jewelry.

Gold plating is done using a layer of actual gold on top any other cheaper metal. This kind of jewelry does not fade easily if it is kept clean and cared for properly. It is the new gold in the market! Photos courtesy of  www.laboutikjewelry.com and losangeles.olx.com

Currently triple belly button piercing is the new rage. The youth in today’s times is rebellious and outstanding. They want to do something different and be taken note of. With the importance of individuality growing in the society every young adult wants to do something that he or she can be identified with. The unique and rebellious actions have become a defining point of the modern youth’s character. Some of the things that the people do to draw attention or even to achieve a sense of mental satisfaction, are inking permanent tattoos on their body parts or getting the body parts pierced. Not only does this make them stand out in a crowd but also acts as a vent to their expressions in a community where personal and one on one communication has taken the place of social networking.

Piercing the belly button is one among the many things that the young generation of today prefers doing and flaunting. Belly piercing started with one piercing probably right over the navel and flaunting a ring. However, now it has advanced to triple belly button piercing. In this kind of a piercing three holes are pierced around the navel forming a triangular shape and a single piece of jewelry is worn connecting all three piercings together. There are a lot of varieties that these jewelry pieces come in. There are options of gold, silver, steel, diamonds, crystals etc. one could buy it from shops or from online shops.

A belly piercing could be a personal thing or could be shown to the world. Whatever the case might be belly piercing is a growing style trend and an expression of personal feelings. One should however be careful about the safety of the body and aftercare should be performed meticulously. Photos courtesy of howshealth.com and thefashiontwist.blogspot.com

This new line on Kim Kardashian jewelry is an epitome of statement jewelry. This line has big jewelry pieces that stand out and make the wearer look unique and classy. The jewelry lie has tried to imbibe the Armenian culture of Kardashian and it is seen through the designs of the jewelry. The design of the jewelry uses edges, curves and star motifs. The metal sparkles gold along with oxidized gold elements added to the jewelry. Extensive use of gems, stones, pearls and diamonds is also seen in the Kim Kardashian jewelry.

Jewelry is used as an accessory for enhancing the beauty of a person. It is used to add drama to the look that a person wants to carry. If the jewelry is big, it adds a character of its own to the entire ensemble. Such kind of jewelry could single handedly carry off the entire look and successfully become a focal point for the appearance. It is even more so if the jewelry comes from a fashion figure. This is because a person in the fashion industry knows what will work and what will not. The jewelry created by Kardashian can prove to be a success because she knows exactly what might click in the fashion circles. Photos courtesy of www.nataliek.com and www.pics-site.com

Diamonds are to a girl what cars are to a man. Girls are the ones who can best value diamonds. The greatest possession that a girl can have is diamonds. It brings joy and happiness and a sense of elation for any girl who owns it. However, diamonds are an expensive investment. The cost of diamonds is very high and it is difficult to find good diamonds. Hence, it is important to find the real value and authenticity of the diamond before investing in it.

The best value of diamonds is understood by dividing it into different dynamics. When all of them are summed, the real value of a diamond is obtained. One of the most important factors is the weight of the diamond. The weight is measured in Carat and the higher the weight the better the value. Along with the weight, the cut of the diamond also should be considered. This means that the shape and size of the diamond also plays a major role in determining the price of the diamond. Another factor that determines the value of diamonds is its color. If the diamonds are absolutely clear in appearance they hold the highest value and if the diamond has color in it the value diminishes according to the strength of the color.

The clarity of a diamond also matters while the value of the diamond is determined. Since absolutely clear diamonds are very rare, they cost the highest. In order to achieve clarity and value the diamonds are sometimes treated. This is done to remove any anomalies present in the diamond. When one seeks to buy the best value diamonds, it is important to do the necessary research to avoid making a wrong investment and getting a low value for money. Photos courtesy of www.diamonddoctor.com,diamondart13.blogspot.com

Jewellery is every woman’s dream. Be it the traditional designs or the contemporary ones, each piece of jewellery has its own charm and its own story to say. If you know how to wear jewellery, you can actually celebrate womanhood every single day with even the smallest jewellery on you.

Have an eye for the right jewellery
It is not about selecting what everyone does, but about choosing the one that is right for you. You have your own tastes with respect to designs and colour. No two people will have the same taste and you have to accept this fact. Go as per your liking; select your jewellery based on your imagination, complexion and temperament and you will then know how to wear jewellery.

Wear it differently
If you are cribbing that you are not having something unique, pick up the jewellery and wear it uniquely. Convert your eardrops to pendants, combine a few more stones to the existing design and make it look far more attractive. You just have to be smart to wear your jewellery differently by creating your own combinations and giving wings to your imagination.

Plan as per the occasion
There is no rule of the thumb that comes handy when using your jewellery. Plan your jewellery based on the occasion you have to attend. The jewellery has the capability of complementing your dressing sense and make this work for you. You can look stunning with the simplest of jewellery if you get the choice right.

It is not about how much
There are some who believe that wearing a lot of jewellery is enough to look attractive, but the fact is that it is not about how much you wear, but about how you choose to wear even the smallest piece of jewellery that makes the statement of class and culture.
Wear your jewellery right and be the star of every occasion. Let the celebration begin from you and be for you too! Photos courtesy of www.treasurebox.co.uk and static2.stuff.co.nz

When you are purchasing jewellery you should always be careful. It is advisable to do your due diligence about diamond rings before you purchase one for any occasion. This is because you are often paying a lot especially for precious stones and metals. When you are about to buy an anniversary gift or engagement ring you should know a lot of things about them before shelling the money. There are several aspects about diamond rings that aren’t really obvious to untrained eyes or people who haven’t dealt a lot with diamond rings.

The first thing to decide would be whether to go for a local shop or to a branded store. You are safer in the latter case, when you are unsure, although the price is slightly higher. Moreover you would have to pick one of the readymade designs and customization might not really be possible. What affects the cost to a great extent is the kind of diamond being used. The 4C’s which are cut, clarity, colour and carat will all affect the cost of the diamond and therefore the ring as well. These days you can find a lot of different diamond cuts like square, circular, oval, pear shaped, heart shaped, cushion shaped and emerald shaped diamonds.

When you think about diamond rings their clarity and colour also matter a lot. More the impurities less the brilliance and lesser would be the cost. Similarly the colour too could vary depending upon the diamond. It could be white, pink, green, blue, etc. depending on the stone. Carat measure is the weight of the stone you use and it will dictate the cost to a great extent. Make sure that you get a certificate of purity with the ring. Designer houses like Christian Dior give out jewellery items that are signed and dated and hence always held to be highly precious. Photos courtesy of moissanite-ringsinfo.com and applesofgold.com

If you’re the type of person that loves to wear earrings especially large silver hoop earrings then you need to know what type of clothing to wear with them to keep yourself fashion savvy. People who wear large hoop earrings almost always wear the wrong things with them. One of the biggest that you need to know when it comes to wearing large silver hoop earrings is that they look fine and sometimes even better by themselves; you don’t need to wear more than one set of earrings at a time. Even if you have more than one hole in your ear, most of the time large silver hoop earrings look better when there the only things adorning your ears.

You should also wear these earrings with casual type clothing, hoop earrings don’t go well with dressy or business type clothing. You should defiantly not wear your earring so large that they hand down to your shoulders; one of the latest fashion trends is wearing earrings that are very long and extend down to your shoulders and sometimes even below them. This does not meant that you have to wear hoops that are this big it just doesn’t look right.

When you are wearing silver hoops you don’t want to clothing that blends in with the earrings, meaning don’t wear anything that is light colored. The best thing to wear is dark contrasting colors; this will help in drawing attention to the earrings. The colors that go best with wearing silver hoops are blacks and browns. Wearing these dark colors will ensure that your earrings will stand out and that everyone will notice them. You also need to think about the time of year you are wearing these earrings. Hoop earrings should not be worn with clothes that are too revealing, or that a lot off the shoulders and chest area are exposed; it will draw away from the earrings and they won’t be as noticeable.  So the best season to wear your sliver hoop earrings is fall and winter this way you can wear dark colors in the form of sweaters and turtlenecks. This way everyone will be able to see and admire your hoop earrings and you will be complimented on your good fashion sense.

Wearing hoop earrings is a fashion that will never go out of style and will be around for years to come. Photos courtesy of www.overstock.com

The hottest earring trends 2011 are those which have taken the fashion world by storm in terms of their sheer audacity. Big is not obnoxious anymore nor does it look gaudy or vulgar. In fact a lot of celebrities are endorsing earrings which are massive and attract a lot of attention, in spite of necklaces and hairstyles. The most popular of earring trends 2011 are the dangling and hoop models. Hoop earrings are back in a big way and they are being used in all sizes. Dangling earrings aren’t way behind either.

One of the most noticeable features is that the designer powerhouses like Christian Dior and Channel are bringing back tassels which seem to be an inspirational design for earrings this year. These are graceful, elegant and very attractive. A lot of celebrities and even sports icons like Maria Sharapova have endorsed such designs in recent times. Another of the hottest earring trends 2011 is the use of geometrical shapes. One can see earrings and bangles that are shaped like squares, stars, ellipse or oval. All these shapes indicate that people are now no longer worried about experimenting. Massive hoop earrings and other unique designs depict that the inhibitions have greatly reduced in the present scenario.

One can also see the use of exotic materials which are delicate and colourful. Jewellery using wooden shapes, beads and feathers is gaining popularity even as diamond, silver and gold retain their timeless charm. The use of precious as well as semi precious stones like jade, turquoise, pearl, onyx, etc. has been observed as well. The subtle and sophisticated look isn’t far behind the exuberant and bright look. All in all there is far more sophistication in the kind of earrings we see with a variety of new materials being used increasingly. The change has been truly artistic. Photos courtesy of www.stylehop.com and www.tacori.com

There are several new popular jewellery trends that are appearing even as we approach the summer of 2011. While some of these styles are innovative and modern others are inspired from the older eras. One of the most popular jewellery trends of the year is the use of vintage, antique and retro jewellery. Old is precious now and a lot of people prefer to use the vintage jewellery styles with modern combinations.

Another buzz word in jewellery trends this year is dramatic. Unique and unusual pieces of jewellery are finding patronage amongst people. A lot of people are also going for exotic styles and designs. Heavily ornamented bracelets are back. The use of charms, beads and stones of all kinds, precious and semi precious, is being seen. There has been some change in the kind of colours that people are favouring too. Amongst the most popular jewellery trends of the season is the fad of hoop earrings which isn’t modern in the strict sense and is something that has come back from the past eras. Dangling earrings with tassels are being created even by top designer houses like Christian Dior and Chanel lending credibility to this pattern.  Chandelier earrings too are equally popular.

Other popular forms of jewellery include eco friendly patterns, including recycled materials. Over-the-top earrings with unique styles and stones are also particularly popular. Crystal, art glass and rhinestone are finding a lot of popularity as well. The use of neutral colours which are not gaudy, e.g. silver cloud and honeysuckle is being seen in jewellery. Most of the jewellery designed these days is being seen as multipurpose, particularly because they can be worn with both casual as well as formal outfits. The use of silver and even rose gold has increased a lot and it is not just gold which is popular.Photos courtesy of www.fashionica.com

Dior has been one of the most trusted names in designer jewellery for a long time. In fact, Dior has been the trendsetter for many patterns, designs and fashions in the jewellery space. That is also the reason why a lot of people hold vintage Dior jewellery in high esteem. One can find vintage Dior jewellery in auction sites and also stores which deal with second hand jewellery. However, you have to be an expert of Dior jewellery to ensure that you aren’t being fooled. What provides true value to the vintage jewellery from the fashion powerhouse is the signature and date behind the jewellery. You must always double check for this sign and date before getting involved in any kind of transactions associated with Dior jewellery.

What makes vintage Dior jewellery so precious and special is the fact that in the early years, the jewellery fashion powerhouse designed couture pieces in limited numbers for specific outfits of celebrities and for special clients. In fact, so much care was taken to ensure that the outfit and jewellery matched, that special jewellery houses were commissioned to create the pieces. Christian Dior in oval is the most popular sign seen on the precious jewellery which can cost in thousands of dollars. It is possible to obtain simpler designs for less but one has to constantly look for them in high end antique houses and jewellery collectors’ collections.

The hallmarks of the design include ultra feminine patterns, the use of prong set rhinestone, lily of the valley and figural which dominated the jewellery designs. Dior jewellery was known for its vibrant and glamorous designs which were dedicated completely to the independent feminine look. Jade rhinestone jewellery and other vintage pieces dating back to 50s can still be found on eBay and auction houses like Christie’s. Photos courtesy of www.marieclaire.com, choosystyle.com