Archive for July, 2010
costume jewelry
We all must recognize Costume Jewelry, perhaps we too often use it. Costume jewelry is currently a trend in society, many who wear it because it’s cheap, easily obtained because many stores (online stores or conventional stores) that sell, easy to care for and easy to store. Costume jewelry is also known as fashion jewelry, junk jewelry, fake jewelry, or fallalery. Costume jewelry is jewelry that is made as ornaments to complement a particular outfit or garment to make it look more fashionable and interesting. Costume jewelry was first formed in 1930 as a cheap, used as an accessory to be imposed on certain clothing and aims to enhance the beauty of a dress. This is meant to be fashionable for a short time, so as not outdate it self, will be able to buy back the new product line with new clothing or new clothing styles. The main usefulness of Costume Jewelry is for fashion to make it look more fashionable, trendy and attractive. Costume jewelry is also considered as a collection, a memento, or investment. Costume jewelry is made of materials that is less valuable, including base metals, glass, plastics, and synthetic stones, in place of more valuable materials such as precious metals, gold, silver and jewels. These materials are widely used because it is easier to make and the price is also cheaper than other materials.
Fashion Costume Jewelry
All the shining is not gold. Costume jewelry refers to the ornaments are made from less valuable materials, such as metals, plastics, glass and synthetic stones. Referred to as Fashion jewelry and expensive but not flashy. As accessories, this is not an asset because it is made from ordinary materials that are only meant for fashion purposes only.
Low quality costume jewelry because it uses acrylic and plastic in it, the majority of accessories made with handicraft. The most popular is the rings, bracelets, necklaces, chains and rings, earrings. Usually made like, amber, freshwater pearls, garnets, aquamarine and opal, gems.
This jewelry sparkle fade easily compared with accessories made from high quality materials. For that after use they should be removed by using a very soft cloth or cotton so that its light does not fade due to sweat or dust. In addition, should be stored in boxes covered with satin or cotton fabric.
Costume jewelry do not dipped in a strong solution, because it can change the color and shape. Costume jewelry requires regular maintenance.
Costume jewelry advantages compared with original jewelry:
Immortal
The material is not easily broken.
Made easy
easy to make, unlike the original jewelry.
Emblematic
Many wore costumes accessories in accordance with certain opportunities, such as for weddings, birthdays.
Style
To a large extent is a symbol of beauty and a statement of style and fashion to look different from the crowd. Ornaments made of brilliant silver, gold, bright, brilliant and gemstones purchased to enhance the beauty of a person.
Costume accessories have gained importance with time because it is cheap compared with other jewelry and because of safety factors connected with it.

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