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While we’ve been taught that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, costume jewelry has recently made a huge name for itself capturing a place on women’s ears, necks, wrist and fingers all across the world. At Beryl Blush Blonde you will find some of the hottest jewelry trends for the upcoming 2007-2008 fall & winter seasons. Among what’s popular according to Style Editor Bobbi Thomas are pieces that sparkle; crystals and gemstones of any bright hue will do the trick. In the past these natural wonders have been a summer staple, but thick, chunky chains and gilded gold accents give these pieces a decidedly fall presence. Whether your favorite piece is a pair of stylish earrings, a fabulous bracelet or cuff, layered metal necklaces or a radiant gem encrusted cocktail ring, the key is to keep it simple with these brilliant baubles. Wear your jumbo gems with a dark or neutral hue, and let one piece literally transform an outfit. For an urban rocker edge chose shades of gray, chocolate brown or black, as they will once again be a wise choice for the fashion conscious consumer. What does this mean for jewelry lovers? Quite simply, it means that smoky quartz, simulated chocolate and/or champagne color gems will be worn by the most conscious style fanatic. Incorporating shades of gray from willowy dove to smoky charcoal, mixed with layering chains of assorted metals, such as gold, antique brass and silver provide the perfect backdrop for the season’s style.
Whether you are looking for genuine gemstones or enjoy the affordability of costume jewelry, remember that a classic design never truly goes out of style. While color trends may suggest that some colors are hotter than others, it doesn’t mean that you should tuck away your old staples. Instead, wear them proudly with some of the newest additions to your jewelry wardrobe; the mixture will give a modern twist to a classic look. 3bjewels recommends highly of mixing the old and the new.
For any occasion when you need to accessorize make it Beryl Blush Blonde jewelry. The captivating pieces with simple yet bold designs at an affordable price make your fashion indulgence truly reasonable.
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Having just the jewelry making tool can always set things straight for you. Here is some of the nitty-gritty about the jewelry making tools which could be used-
Round nose pliers-
Round-nosed pliers are probably one of the most important tools for wire and metal workers. Learn what to look for when purchasing round-nosed pliers and what they are best used for when making jewelry.
Wire cutters-
If you plan to use a wire, then wire cutters are going to be one of your most important tools. Find out what you need to know about selecting the best wire cutter for your needs.
Bend nosed pliers-
Bend-Nosed Pliers have a lot in common with chain-nosed pliers. They are versatile and used for all kinds of jewelry making techniques. Work in smaller areas or hard-to-reach places with bent-nose pliers. Choose a pair with a smooth finish on the inside where you will place the wire.
Chain nosed pliers-
Chain-nosed pliers are a useful hand-tool used for a variety of jewelry techniques, from wire work to beading. Grip wire or pry jump rings apart with chain-nose pliers. These pliers are rounded on the outside with a flat surface on the inside.
Diagonal cutting pliers-
Cut your wire with diagonal-cutting pliers. These pliers allow you to cut your wire flush just work wonders.
Measuring tape-
Use a seamstress measuring tape to measure the length of wire or chain for jewelry.
Do some initial research sit a large crafts supplies site to get a fair knowledge or patterns for your jewelry projects like a necklace making project, a beaded earring making project so that you can clearly follow the use of tools needed for it.
You may also want to invest in a book with information on a particular type of jewelry making and find books on making jewelry at crafts supplies sites.
Make a list of the basic jewelry making tools you will need based on the design or pattern you have selected. This list should include tools, such as pliers and glue, as well as supplies, like beads or clasps, and miscellaneous items, like containers for supplies or bead boards.
Visit several local or online crafts stores so that you can browse and compare prices of tools. Using your supplies list, do price comparisons on basic tools. For decorative items, such as beads, visit a number of stores if possible, so that you can browse a wide selection.
Consider purchasing a jewelry making tools kit. Aside from relieving you of the worry that you may have forgotten some supplies, these kits come in a wide price range, cover many types of popular jewelry making tools and usually come with a booklet and patterns to try.
Select and purchase your supplies based on price, attractiveness and suitability for your project. Remember to factor in the cost of shipping when you purchase online.
Make a loop by placing wire in the tool’s jaws and twisting your wrist and the pliers to wrap the wire around the jaws and form the loop. Vary the size of the loop by using the smaller tips of the pliers for a small loop and the larger area toward the base of the pliers for a larger loop.
Go online or check out your nearest tore of all these extraordinary jewelry making tools to create that wonderful masterpiece jewelry that’s worth a second look.
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Jewelry has been attracting all categories of women whether young or old across the world ever since it’s invention. There are various types of jewelry made available in the world, but one that induces women the most is jewelry made of gold. Gold Chains have been center of attraction for women. Numerous styles and patterns of gold chains, also known as gold necklaces, with or without specially designed pendants are found to be attracting women of all ages. This type of jewelry has gained immense popularity because it is a premier jewelry piece that is visible by others at very first stage when interacting with the person wearing it on her neckline. The richness of the typical gold necklace adds glory to its wearer and adds significance to their presence among others.
Gold Chains, gold necklaces or pendant necklace chains are usually machine or hand made in different styles and patterns having used either 14K gold or 18K gold varying from its typical design pattern. 14K and 18K is the unit denominating the purity of gold used in making the particular gold chains or gold necklaces or pendant necklace chains and their rates too vary accordingly. The length of any Gold Chain is not standard and is purely made as per the individual’s requirements. There are a few more popular varieties of Gold Chains that are in great demand all over the world. Examples include Omega Necklaces, Cuban Link Chain Necklaces, Wheat Chains, Snake Chain Necklaces and Rope Chains to name a few. However, Italian crafted gold chains have always been ranked the pinnacle by the great chain lovers across the world.
Omega Necklaces: Omega Necklaces are considered as the most elegant and are widely made using the royal and informal synthesis for providing the most straightforward, however distinctive, pattern that are liked by all at anytime and anyplace. Omega Necklaces are chosen for special night outs or even at work place for utter comfort and style. They generally render the ethnic looks which swarms with class of its own.
Cuban Link Chain Necklaces: Cuban Link Chain Necklaces are usually made from white or yellow gold in typical chain link patterns and are admired by many males and females all over the world for its elegance.
Wheat Chains: These types of chains or necklaces are usually made to resemble to the grains of wheat and are made of different precious metals like Gold, Silver or Platinum according to the specific individual demands. There is a specific class of people that love and admire this category of necklaces the most.
Snake Chain Necklaces: The typical design pattern for this category of chains looks like the sleekness of snakes and are usually made from all available metals including stainless steel based on the specific demand by the buyers. They have their own significance with many people world over.
Italian Chains: They are undoubtedly ranked the best across the whole world due to their extra ordinary elegance and style. These chains are made from all available precious metals and are usually hand crafted so beautifully and finely detailed that hardly any other competitors would ever dare matching their pattern.
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Over the last 10 years there are so many things that have changed in the jewelry business, some of them for the good of the industry and others to its detriment. The internet has accelerated the transference of information and made products readily available. National chain stores have changed their business models to become more aggressive and today’s consumers have altered their buying habits accordingly. Industry veterans suggest that 10,000 privately held stores could close over the next 7-10 years. Simply put, the jewelry business isn’t the same as it was 10 years ago and independently owned jewelry store owners need to respond quickly. With this article, I hope to offer advice on how to overcome the many challenges that independents will encounter.
Today’s consumers can be categorized as value or experience driven. The value driven consumer rarely cares about the image of the store, the brand name of the products, or the service after the sale. He/she is concerned about one thing and one thing only and that is “the lowest price possible”. The internet is best equipped for this type of customer and has done a great job of servicing them. The attraction for potential internet consumers may be the value and the anonymity of comparing products and prices without human interaction. Some people have told me that they feel obligated to purchase after spending time with salespeople at brick and mortar stores, this adds undue pressure to make a quick decision. Spend thrifty consumers can also be methodical decision makers and require time to feel good about their decisions; the internet offers this while brick and mortar stores do not. Generally speaking, a retail store’s operating expenses represent a high percentage of their overall revenues. They simply have to sell their diamond and jewelry for more – competing with internet retailers on price and shopping leisure becomes a difficult task. So in turn, independently owned stores have lost market share every year for the last 9 years. In fact, the retail independents have shown only modest growth of 2%-5% per year while internet retailers have grown 25%.
The experience driven consumer is largely concerned about selection, convenience, brand image, availability, and service. Recognizing this are the national superstore chains, including Jared Jewelers, Helzberg, Bailey Banks & Biddle, and others like them. These companies are building bigger and better stores with millions of dollars in inventory bursting out of the showcases. Every possible jewelry choice is available and their customers don’t have to shop anywhere else. In addition, they are placing a greater emphasis on training their employees than they have in the past. The days of receiving second rate advice and service at national chain stores are becoming a thing of the past. This is something that independent retailers have always hung their hats on: they can no longer say that you’ll only get great service at privately owned stores. All of this is made possible by an aggressive plan to take over a market previously controlled by mom and pop stores, and then investing in that plan. The independent jewelry store can’t offer the same size product selection because they don’t have the finances. The chain stores have better real estate, better product selection, and more money for advertising.
You could say that the internet retailers have opened the door for the chain stores by fragmenting the marketplace and putting independents on the ropes. Recent growth by chain stores and internet retailers has placed independents in a bad place. They can’t sell their jewelry at the same price as the internet retailers and can’t afford to offer the same product selection as the chains. Without careful planning and adjustments in their business model independently owned stores could border extinction. There are some that would strongly disagree with this outlook and think that it would be impossible for it to happen. To that I ask one question…”When was the last time you purchased home improvement items from a mom and pop hardware store?” Or “When was the last time you purchased electronics from a mom and pop electronics store?” These stores existed until the consolidation of their industries occurred. It simply took longer to happen in the jewelry business, but I assure you that it will continue to happen. The future for independents seems bleak but there are things that can be done to assure their healthy existence in the industry.
Taking back market share is going to be a very important part of the process and this should start with the internet. Most independents have done nothing to create a presence on the internet; I’m amazed to hear that some jewelers don’t even have a website. I think this is largely due to their reluctance to embrace a business practice that has taken so much from them. An example of a well-done internet jewelry website is http://www.rokstok.com The internet retailers have grown quickly because they haven’t been challenged, it’s time for the independents to step up and create a much more competitive environment for internet retailers. The area most needing improvement is the sale of online diamonds and engagement rings. Margins of course, have dropped considerably on loose diamonds because of the availability of aggressively priced goods. Independents have a real problem accepting the notation of selling diamonds for much less than they have in the past. In order to succeed, they’ll need to understand that diamonds can be sold for more in a store and less online. Why not do business with both types of customers and take back some of the market share previously lost to competitors. Putting together an effective website involves more than listing jewelry on web pages. Content is very important as well as search engine optimization, I recommend hiring an SEO specialist before hiring web programmers. They’ll give valuable insight on how to create a successful website.
Dealing with the superstores takes a different approach and a lot of courage. Most independents will never have the funds needed to compete on the same level as the superstores. That’s not to say that they can’t hold their own and carve out a good living. It will require choosing a jewelry category that is possible to dominate or own a large piece of. Dealing with the chain store advertising budgets, inventory, prime locations, and trying to be all things to all customers will be next to impossible. I think the store owners that’ll be successful will leverage their passion and strengths in certain product categories and attempt to own that market. I’ve owned a retail jewelry store for 13 years and witnessed the deterioration of the market for privately held stores. I’m also experiencing first-hand the problems faced by my counterparts and vacillated over the proper course of action. I’ve decided to stay true to my passion and continued to promote my bridal and diamond business. I know in the end that it’ll be the right decision because I have a good chance of creating a strong presence in one product category. This presence will be hard to take away from me and I should always be able make a good living. I hope that all independents can do the same, but it’s obvious at this point that it will take courage and commitment.
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It is not unusual to plan a basic wardrobe that takes you from day to evening and from casual to formal occasion and coordinates to extend the range of use of each piece. Jewelry is, of course a wonderful accessory to this wardrobe and your basic jewelry wardrobe needs some planning. Some of these pieces will be chosen to complement your basic wardrobe, others to fit within your own personal style and others to be up-to-date statement of fashion. When you buy pieces you will wear frequently, buy the best quality you can afford.
Chains
A classic gold or gold-filled chain is a lifetime investment that can be worn in many ways for many years. When you chose a gold or gold-filled chain, be sure the clasp is strong, properly sized and of the same metal so it doesn’t change colors or wear out early. For a basic versatile chain, you can find a narrow box-clasp or push-release clasp that will allow you to use it for pendants with smaller bails.
If a trendy layered look using different sizes, shapes and metals in your chains suits your style, a more inexpensive fashion jewelry option may be a good alternative. These chains can be used singly or in groups and either braided or twisted for a unique look.
Earrings
While you probably can’t go wrong with post earrings in diamonds, pearls or gold balls, you may prefer another option. You might opt for a one inch simple or decorated hoop earring that is still conservative enough to wear nearly anywhere, but give you a little more movement and works within your own style. These conservative earrings will be appropriate at a job interview, a wedding or a trip to the zoo. You will get a lot of mileage out of a good classic pair of earrings and wear them with a variety of outfits..
If you want to wear some of the new cluster earrings, you might get a fashion jewelry pair and if you have problems with base metals and your ears, you can either wear them for a short time or put some non-allergenic ear wires on them.
Bracelets
Bracelets are a good accent with nearly any outfit. A chain in either silver or gold (or both) adds a little sparkle. A bangle bracelet is a classic, but if it is too big, it can make your work awkward. A cuff can be a stunning accessory when it is wide or a subtle accent if it is narrow. Layering your chain bracelets with cuff bracelets gives a more edgy look. An interesting artisan made bracelet can be a great addition to your jewelry wardrobe if it is in classic rather than faddish stone choices.
Pearls make a timeless statement of elegance, and these days cultured fresh water pearls are an affordable option to salt water pearls. A simple strand of pearls with pearl studs can be worn for formal and work occasions. The new floating pearls strung on a thin chain is a youthful but still elegant look. Fresh water pearls come in colors from traditional white to black, pink and other colors.
Matching jewelry sets can be a valuable addition to your jewelry wardrobe. Two matching pieces such as earrings and a bracelet or a necklace and earrings look great, but more than two is just too much
Once you have your basic pieces, you can add more pieces that suit your style or pieces that suit the current trend to your jewelry wardrobe. Mix and match your jewelry in a wide variety of ways to create your own look.
