Costume jewelry is also known by many other names like fashion, junk and fake jewelry. This jewelry is specifically designed to suit a particular costume. Following the fashion trends is the main goal of this jewelry, hence they are usually cheaper and are worn for a few occasions with a specific outfit. Afterward, one can move on to another set, compared to traditional gold and diamond jewelries that are worn over a lifetime.
Costume jewelry is usually manufactured from simulated gemstones which are inexpensive. Lucite and rhinestone are good examples. Other materials like gold, vermeil, sterling silver and brass are also being used for slightly expensive variations of costume jewelry. Cubic zirconium rings, semi-precious stones and metals like lead are also increasingly being used in high end jewelry. Fashion jewelry sites on the internet are one of the greatest sources of these costume jewelry items and one can dig out a large number of trendy models from these places.
From acrylic bangles to beaded anklets, costume jewelry includes cheaper imitations of almost every jewelry item. Bangles, anklets, necklaces, pendants, bracelets, earrings and sometimes an entire set of jewelry from top to bottom are specifically designed to suit a particular costume including the color of the stone. Wooden, bone and ivory costume jewelry are amongst the most popular models these days, because of their ethnic and unconventional look. Plastic, lac and glass costume jewelry is usually very inexpensive and one can find various colorful models of belly buttons, eyebrow rings and navel jewelry in this category that does not cost more than a few dollars. Glass jewelry is usually delicately designed from cut, depression and pressed glass in various colors as animal forms, drops etc. and sometimes mixed with semi precious stones too.
Terracota costume jewelry made of a material that is used for handicrafts and is hard red earthenware is fast gaining popularity among intellectual fashion conscious women. The colors are usually earthen colors like red, brown and rust. Made of clay, terracotta is commonly used to make armlets and hoops. Cats Eye, Pearls and Beryl Stones are mostly used to manufacture stone jewelry items. These are popular because of their sparkling and attractive colors that look great in the night lights. Semi precious and synthetic stones are very commonly used for nose rings, anklets and bangles. Handcrafted jute and leather jewelry are also a rage because of their hip look.
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