Fashion Jewellery

 Fashion jewellery- the trends are back

Fashion jewellery 

Fashion trends and style statements are never constant. They are usually shirt-lived and tend to wither off easily with changing seasons. Each season each year witnesses a change in the fashion statement with the old style becoming a pass. This change in the world of fashion also includes the world of Fashion Jewelry. We have seen trends appearing and disappearing in the fashion world only to re-appear again in the field. However, one thing is for sure whenever whatever style trend has arrived in the fashion world, they have had a high impact on the fashioniestas.  

fashion jewellery

            In context to the change, it can be certainly stated that fashion world has always                 evolved in coordination with the appearance of an individual. While the bold and               outgoing held a soft corner for the dazzling and sparkling jewelries, the reserved                 and the soft ones wished to maintain a chic and elegant style. Fashion also evolved             with time and appearance of the people. Now, as I said that style statements in                   terms of Fashion Jewelry always witnessed a re-appearance back in the fashionable           world, people get to wind up and accessorize with past trends a bit.

 History

During the World War II era, sterling silver was often incorporated into costume jewelry designs primarily because: The components used for base metal were needed for war time production (i.e., military applications) and a ban was placed on their use in the private sector.Base metal was originally popular because it could approximate platinum's color, sterling silver fulfilled the same function.This resulted in a number of years during which sterling silver costume jewelry was produced and some can still be found in today's vintage jewelry marketplace.

Modern costume jewelry incorporates a wide range of materials. High end crystals, cubic zirconia simulated diamonds, and some semi-precious stones are used in place of precious stones. Metals include GOLD- or silver-plated brass, and sometimes vermeil or sterling silver. Lower-priced jewelry may still use gold plating over pewter, nickel or other metals; items made in countries outside the United States may contain lead. Some pieces incorporate plastic, acrylic, leather or wood.

Most likely, fashion jewelry appeared was in the early 1700s. That was the era of glass blowing. Starting with earrings and moving on to pendants, glass became the material of choice in the manufacture of fashion jewelry. Let’s pause here and go further back in time, we all know that the concept of jewelry itself is almost as old as the history of man. All through the early time, people have been using items as unique as bones and teeth to decorate their bodies; but we will not consider them as fashion jewelry as it was not intended that way! After GOLD and diamonds started ruling the roost, jewelers have always been on the lookout for something more economical so that everyone could afford studded jewelry. Thus it came to the concept of semi precious metals and stones.

During Medieval Times, jewelry was widely adorned and worn by various levels of society. Brooches, pendants and pins with religious motifs were very popular during this period. Jewelry became so popular, sumptuary laws were created to limit lower levels of society from wearing gold and silver jewelry.

15th - 17th Centuries

Fake pearls and enamels became increasingly acceptable and were mass produced. These items were typically worn during the daytime as substitute for finer jewelry. Fine jewelry was kept for evening wear. Diamonds increased in popularity as well. The invention of the prong setting enhanced the brilliance of the diamond; therefore, expanding its allure with the upper-classes.

Victorian Era

The Victorian Era was an important advancement for Jewelry as an art form. Artistic expression became more apparent in fashion and jewelry. The early Victorian years were referred to as the Romantic period. The Romantic period emphasized dreams and emotions as inspiration for artistic expression. Morning brooches were a staple of this period. The hair of a loved one was intertwined within a pin, pendant, or brooch to make a sentimental piece of jewelry.

Mass production of jewelry lowered its luster with Victorians as importation of jewelry began from North America to Europe; thus, the beginning of the Arts and Crafts movement.

Arts and Crafts guilds were smaller jeweler associations, but provided higher quality jewelry and intricate artwork in design.

Early 20th Century

The Art Nouveau Movement was derived from the Arts and Crafts movement. It started in Paris and spread to North America. Asymmetrical and flowing lines inspired natural designs. Among these natural designs, floral and female forms were very popular. This period has a continuous influence on Jewelry design.

1930 to 1940

The reinstatement of mass produced jewelry followed the Art Nouveau Movement. This type of jewelry was meant to be worn selectively as an accessory to specific outfits. Two designers, Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli masterminded accessorizing fine and costume jewelry with day to day fashion. Vermeil jewelry was popular, but in short supply from war efforts. Rhinestones popularity increased.

1950's

Hollywood's flamboyance and glamour influence spread across continents. Engrained with it was costume jewelry on the silver screen. The styles and look of the stars quickly spread and was widely accepted across the world. The emergence of the middle class in America increased the demand for costume jewelry. This encouraged technical advances in mass production methods.

Today's era has brought a creative culmination of styles to fashion jewelry, both timeless and trendy. Many celebrities have caught the wave by designing their own lines. Tori Spelling and Suzanne Somers are among a few. The fashion Jewelry industry is now a multi-billion dollar industry.

Jewelry is much more eclectic in today's era. Pieces are made by many different stones, textures, colors, various lengths, or metals. Jewelry is sold in large department stores, restaurants, gift shops, jewelry parties, and boutiques.

Fashion jewelry adds a splash of pizazz to attire no matter the occasion. Most importantly, fashion jewelry is fun! It is fun to shop for jewelry, sell jewelry, collect jewelry, and of course, show it off. 

                    

 Common jewelry types 

1 ) Earrings, which is any jewelry worn on the ears.

2)  Necklaces, worn aroung the neck.

3) Finger rings and toe rings (finger rings are usually just called "ring")

4)  Bracelets or bangles, worn on the wrists.

5) Arm rings or armlets, worn on the upper arms.

6)   Pins or Brooches, worn on clothes for decoration or  keeping clothes from undoing.

 7) Piercings, which is jewelry that is put through holes in the skin.

 Digital jewellery

Digital jewellery is the fashion jewelry with embedded intelligence. "Digital Jewellery" can help you solve problems like forgotten passwords and security badges. "Digital jewelry" is a nascent catchphrase for wearable ID devices that contain personal information like passwords, identification, and account information. They have the potential to be all-in-one replacements for your driver's license, key chain, business cards, credit cards, health insurance card, corporate security badge, and loose cash. They can also solve a common dilemma of today's wired world - the forgotten password. 

Originally, costume or fashion jewelry was made of inexpensive simulated gemstones, such as rhinestones or lucite, set in pewter, silver, nickel or brass. During the depression years, rhinestones were even down-graded by some manufacturers to meet the cost of production.