Saturday, July 31, 2010

Advantages of the CZ jewelry


Those days are gone when the people did not consider the CZ jewelry to be a good status symbol. Now people have become more open with their thoughts and have accepted it. This is also because the quality of the Cubic zirconia jewelry has increased with the technological advances that we have made. Now they resemble the genuine diamonds so well that even a jeweler will not be able top identify the actual diamonds with his naked eyes.
cz Cuff BraceletThere are a number of things and properties that made them so popular. The first and the most important factor her is the price. These items are so cheap that you can actually start collecting them. They come for a fraction of the price of the diamonds and look as good as them or even better at times. But since they are manufactured in labs and are available in abundance they are not expensive. For the amount of one diamond ring you can actually get about 10 Cubic Zirconia rings. Apart from this the, refractive index of Cz is also higher than that of diamond which means it shines more than diamond. Also it is available in so many designs and styles that you have a zillion options to choose from. Not just this you can always buy these for your kids as even when they loose them you will not have to really worry as if you have lost a fortune.

You will get every possible color that you are looking for. Another important property that has made it famous is that it is very easy to work with. This means that you can cut it very easily unlike diamond. You can have it in many different shapes and designs. You will have a number of options to choose from and you will actually face problems in deciding from so many options. This is also a limitation in diamonds as they are hard and difficult to cut. So now you just need to decide what type do you want and just go grab as many as you want. You can also get attractive discounts if you buy them online.

Friday, July 30, 2010

How to use clip on earrings as a part of jewelry



It has been noticed that over the years it is now becoming more and harder to get the perfect pair of clip on earrings. The main reason behind this is that these days there are so many shops around that are offering these earrings. Therefore it becomes difficult to select one special shop that can offer good earrings. For this purpose it is suggested that it is better to shop online. This is because it makes it easy to browse through all the categories very easily in a short period of time at a single click. It is better to be in touch of style magazines that deal with the latest fashion. There are around hundreds of sites that tell why it is better to prefer these earrings over the one that require piercing.

These types of earrings are widely available under the CZ jewelry. This jewellery is very popular these days because of its close resemblance to the diamond jewellery but prices lower than that. As a result it has become easy for all the income groups to purchase them. They give same shine as diamond jewellery with the difference that is very hard to notice.

There are many earrings that come along with matching CZ rings. They form a perfect pair for the party dress and can make you outshine others. Besides this, there can be some very simple earrings that may form perfect accessories for the everyday wear, like for the office, and normal parties. You can easily wear them with all different types of dresses no matter whether it is a simple jean, formal wears, parties, or a beach dress. These earrings have now become a daily necessity and have been designed in such a way that they can easily meet the requirements of all the occasions. You can now choose them among dainty clip earrings, hoop clip earrings, pearl clip earrings, stud clip earrings, crystal earrings, or gemstone clip earrings.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Cz jewelry - The best gift for your lady love



From times immemorial both men and women have loved to flaunt their jewelry. Whether it is diamonds or pearls, jewelry has helped to enhance the features of a woman. It is mainly due to this reason that women love to wear jewelry. The Cubic zirconia jewelry is known for its extraordinary beauty and affordable rates. This impeccable diamond jewelry gives the wearer an ethereal look. The strength of the stone is one of the most popular features of the CZ jewelry that makes it special. This jewelry is both beautiful and durable at the same time. This jewelry can be used as a substitute for the precious diamond jewelry that you wear. Most of the people purchase expensive jewelry but seldom wear it for the fear of losing it or damaging it. But when you purchase this jewelry, it can be worn anywhere and can be replaced too for an affordable rate.

Cluster design in jewelry is very trendy and popular these days. It may be difficult to find a cluster earring or rings where all the stones appear clear and beautiful. But with this type of jewelry, you will find bracelets, earrings, and rings with stones that are absolutely flawless and clear. The bracelet of this jewelry which is quiet popular among women and young girls is available in various shapes and designs. They are an apt wear for parties and social functions. The diamond bracelet is available in different colors too that gives the wearer a unique appearance. The best thing about this jewelry is that each week a new variety of bracelet is manufactured by the company.

They are available in sterling silver and gold. The silver sterling bracelet with clear stones and rhodium polish makes the wearer feel elegant and has a classical appearance. These bracelets are available in endless choices and suits any outfit. Another attractive feature of this bracelet is that they are available at attractive rates with a quality that is incomparable. The jewelry tops the list of favorites of all who love to look beautiful and sophisticated. However, this jewelry is not color specific as a result it suits any wardrobe.

How to use clip on earrings as a part of jewelry



It has been noticed that over the years it is now becoming more and harder to get the perfect pair of clip on earrings. The main reason behind this is that these days there are so many shops around that are offering these earrings. Therefore it becomes difficult to select one special shop that can offer good earrings. For this purpose it is suggested that it is better to shop online. This is because it makes it easy to browse through all the categories very easily in a short period of time at a single click. It is better to be in touch of style magazines that deal with the latest fashion. There are around hundreds of sites that tell why it is better to prefer these earrings over the one that require piercing.

These types of earrings are widely available under the CZ jewelry. This jewellery is very popular these days because of its close resemblance to the diamond jewellery but prices lower than that. As a result it has become easy for all the income groups to purchase them. They give same shine as diamond jewellery with the difference that is very hard to notice.

There are many earrings that come along with matching CZ rings. They form a perfect pair for the party dress and can make you outshine others. Besides this, there can be some very simple earrings that may form perfect accessories for the everyday wear, like for the office, and normal parties. You can easily wear them with all different types of dresses no matter whether it is a simple jean, formal wears, parties, or a beach dress. These earrings have now become a daily necessity and have been designed in such a way that they can easily meet the requirements of all the occasions. You can now choose them among dainty clip earrings, hoop clip earrings, pearl clip earrings, stud clip earrings, crystal earrings, or gemstone clip earrings.

Monday, July 26, 2010

Twilight Jewelry



If you are going to purchase diamond jewelry but thinking about the high price of the jewelry, then there is one more option available to you and that is CZ jewelry. You can choose to purchase a cubic zirconia jewelry. It is a perfect substitute for diamond as it can pronounce as fake diamond. You cannot find out the real diamond between the option of cubic zirconia and diamond. A good quality zirconia has the same brilliance and glitter as in a diamond.

When we choose a perfect substitute for a diamond, than CZ is placed at the first position as it is the duplicate of diamond. Cubic zirconia not only matches the brilliance and sparkle but also it is durable and harder as a diamond. As cubic zirconia has the same qualities which are available in a diamond but still it is quite less expensive than a diamond. Its cost is one/tenth of the cost of a diamond. A cubic zirconia is a man made thing while a diamond is a natural thing. They are available in the diamond mines.

In a cubic zirconia there are more colors and less sparkle than a real diamond but this can be detected only by a person who is familiar to both the stones and both stones are placed at a single place on same time. There is one more factor which can distinguish a diamond from cubic zirconia and that is diamond is 75 percent lighter than cubic zirconia.

You can gift a CZ jewelry such as bracelet, twilight jewelry, bella’s ring, etc to your relative or a friend. You can also opt for Clip earnings; clips on earnings are different from other earrings. It does not require piercing to wear this type of jewelry. Or if you already have your ears pierced sterling silver earrings are also good options. These jewelries make peoples stylish.

Sterling Silver Necklaces


With its sheer clarity, variety and luster, the necklaces of sterling silver stand clearly ahead off the competition in the markets. Sterling silver necklaces are very innovative in character. Every one of us cannot buy platinum, so we are left with very few choices in our hand. Fashion industry has come a long way now; we have a lot of varieties in our service offered by various brands and retailers. Woman’s wanted to look beautiful and different forever. Sometimes they want to wear light jewelry. They can’t wear gold or platinum all the time. Designers and innovators have gone too far to make this happen for low budget people. With the newly found a designer edge you can wear sterling silver necklaces at any occasion you want. They may suit on anyone, on any purpose.
Sterling Silver Necklaces
Sterling silver bracelets are another popular product of this family. Bracelets have a long history associated with it. They used to be made of stones, woods, and bones. They served too many purposes. A woman as well as man also used to wear bracelets. Especially a woman had been using these kinds of bands or bracelets in many countries. These times, there are many varieties and brands available in the markets. You can have whatever kind of product you want as per your need and budget capacity.

When it’s come to movies and movie stars everyone can see the passion on the face of teenagers. Sometimes they follow step by step advice of their favorite movie stars. Twilight jewelry is such a fashion statement popularized by a character called Bella's swan from a movie named twilight. Every jewelry wore by this particular character can be termed as a twilight jewelry. Twilight series novels were very popular amongst its readers, and then came the movie. It became an instant hit just after its launch. Most of the fans were teenagers, so marketers brought so many products to cater for their fancies. Now you can find twilight rings, bracelets, earrings and many other fashion accessories. There are a lot of young twilight fans spread in this planet, so shopping through the internet is the best way to buy your merchandise.

Sunday, July 25, 2010

inspiring independents!!


We are pleased to announce that we made it into the top 30 list of outstanding and inspiring independent retail jewellery shops in the UK and Ireland!! As voted by our peers in the industry, so probably the hardest and most critical audience to please . . . .

On that note, we are also quite sad to see one of our most favourite pieces of jewellery leave the shop . . . at least it’s gone to a good home. Say au revoir to this magnificent smoky Quartz and 18ct white gold ring by Jason – we will miss you!

Baroque is very proud to be showcasing the new bling-on-the-block by BR Republic. The label has already gained huge interest from fans in the music business including the king and queen of hipsters, Jay Z and Beyonce Knowles, and Maxim from the Progidy has had one piece exclusively designed for him featuring a hand grenade.

We have a few pieces from the extensive collectionon display in-store, including the Spartan ring and the Leonidas pendant pictured.

The collection draws heavily on Armoury and Romanesque imagery all handcrafted in sterling silver (the pieces have a really nice weight to them) and covered in black Rhodium plate or varying coloured diamonds. Channel your inner gladiator this summer !!

jewellery designer


Every now and again, we come across a jewellery designer that makes us sit up and look twice. Sean Leane is one of those designers. Not that Leane is new to the design business – over the last twenty years, he’s racked up an impressive range of awards, including 2009 UK Jewellery designer of the Year and UK Luxury Designer of the Year. Critically acclaimed, clients include Sarah Jessica Parker and Daphne Guiness. Leane has also collaborated on the catwalk with Alexander McQueen, having created an amazing headpiece. It’s easy to see that Leane is at the top of his game at knowing how to create stunning visual masterpieces. Sotherby’s Auctions weren’t wrong when they described his creations as ‘antiques of the future’.

Accolades apart, what really bowled us over was the beauty of Leane’s award-winning Cherry Blossom range. Inspired by Japanese folklore, where white and crimson flowers were deemed as seeds spread by Goddesses from cloud covered Fuji mountains, this elegant collection of oxidised silver and gold in delicate pastel pinks and white captures the essence of the Orient and the beauty of nature.

Baroque is proud to introduce the Cherry Blossom range, which includes something for all tastes. For those who prefer simplicity, there are the single rings entwined with blossom and elegant blossom stud earrings. For those who favour delicacy with an edge, then you check out the cherry blossom hoop pendant and earrings in silver or gold plate. And for those who for something truly striking, one of the boldest pieces from the range is the heavy gold plated Cherry Blossom cuff, complete with the designer’s name engraved on the inside. At Baroque, we’re pretty confident that you’ll be as inspired by this range as we are.

Monday, July 12, 2010

Handmade Jewellery Business


The creative process of designing and crafting a unique piece of jewellery is all consuming. It’s important however that as well as embracing the creative process, jewellery designers must grasp the other side of the business – the money making side. Most importantly for a new jewellery maker, this means marketing. To point you in the right direction, here’s some simple advice on where to start:

It is essential to know who your customer is. This may sound obvious, but many a designer has tried to sell their handmade jewellery in the wrong places and found themselves either without a customer base, or categorised in a way they don’t want. Both of which are hard to recover from, especially when you have already invested time and money. The best thing to do is research companies and jewellery designers out there to get an idea of where your designs fit within the market. This can be time consuming, but it is time well spent, as it will constitute a significant investment for the future.

Once decided on your market, you need to work out where you are going to start. Building a customer base is essential; once people know and like your work, they will seek you out rather than the other way around. Craft shows are an effective means for testing the viability of your work, and building a reputation at the same time. Search online to find some in your area, and then visit them. As good as a particular show might sound, you need to evaluate whether it is the correct show for you. Does it focus on handmade pieces? Is the show specifically for jewellery, and if not, would it be an appropriate event for selling your jewellery? Does it attract your chosen consumer demographic? Good shows book up well in advance, so be proactive and start your research early.

The second starting point is getting your jewellery into some shops or spaces where your customers visit. Boutiques and crafts shops are good places to begin. Try to think outside the box. Maybe a display case in the right hairdressers might get you some attention. Remember though, there will be a cost associated with any of these options; you may have to pay a fee to the shop/place for displaying your work, or they may require a commission per piece sold. Therefore, find out their policies prior to discussing your costs, to avoid promising prices that will put you out of pocket. .

Finally you need to start selling your work online as it allows your established customer base to purchase your pieces at their leisure. Online jewellery is a fast growing and dynamic business, and although building your own website is going to be a lot cheaper than opening a shop, it can still be a considerable outlay if you are not a web designer yourself! However, it is still possible to sell online through existing websites, who might consider your work well suited to their target market. Most websites will have information on their website if they are open to new designers.

Handmade Jewellery


Handmade jewellery conjures up all sorts of images such as children’s necklaces made from macaroni and string. But there’s so much more to handmade jewellery than children’s school projects.

To find stylish handmade jewellery, you used to have to travel across the country to jewellery boutiques to find original pieces. These days it is so much easier to find unique handmade jewellery thanks to the Internet, with designers selling their collections online. One such designer that is leading the way with her unique collection of handmade jewellery is Sally-Ann Wright.

Sally-Ann Wright is based in Cumbria and creates original jewellery including handmade necklaces, handmade bracelets, handmade earrings and so much more.

Your jewellery should be special, you don’t want to bump into a friend wearing the same necklace or earrings, which is why a lot of people are buying handmade jewellery. Because Sally-Ann Wright creates original pieces, you can be sure that whether you buy some handmade earrings or a handmade necklace you won’t see the same item anywhere else.

Sally-Ann Wright’s handmade necklaces and handmade bracelets are made using top quality silver plated 7, 19 and 49 strand wire to avoid kinks but produce an excellent flexibility and softness. Sally-Ann is constantly searching for new and unusual precious and semi-precious stones as well as Swarovski crystals with an eye on ever changing fashions and seasons.

One of the best things about Sally-Ann Wright’s handmade jewellery is that if there is an item on her website that you like the look of, but would rather it was longer or shorter, a different colour or features different stones she can create it. Not only that, but if you have an idea of a piece of jewellery that you want, but can’t find anything like it, Sally-Ann will create an item for you to look at without any obligation, making sure that you find the unique piece of handmade jewellery that you were looking for.

If it’s somebody’s special birthday coming up or you want to treat yourself, there is no better place to find some gorgeous handmade jewellery than Sally-Ann Wright’s website.

Bespoke Jewellery


Customisation has entered every field of life and many people prefer bespoke products to express their style and personal taste. It will come as no surprise then that bespoke jewellery has become increasingly popular in recent years with more and more women wanting to assert their own personality and taste into the jewellery and accessories that they wear. How can you be an individual if you’re wearing the same jewellery as everybody else?

Sally-Ann Wright has been making bespoke jewellery for years, giving women the chance to own jewellery that is unique. Sally-Ann Wright’s bespoke jewellery exudes a sense of style and of class that you can’t get from the high street.

Finding the right jewellery for a particular outfit on the high street can be an arduous task, on one hand you have to contend with the fact that if you select an item from a store you won’t be the only person wearing it, and on the other hand you might have a particular style in mind that the stores don’t produce.

If you have an idea of what you are looking for, but can’t find anything like it, speak to Sally-Ann Wright about her bespoke jewellery service.

Bespoke jewellery takes time to produce as materials need to be sourced before the making of the piece begins. Not only that, but depending on how intricate your bespoke jewellery idea is will have an effect on how long the piece takes to create. Once the design is completed you will be e-mailed a photograph of the bespoke jewellery for your approval.

All of Sally-Ann Wright’s jewellery is unique, but variations can be made to suit your needs and tastes. For example, if there is a necklace that takes your fancy, but it looks too short and you would prefer it in a different colour, a longer version in the colour you require can be made. Because it is bespoke jewellery, no one will be able to own a piece exactly the same as yours.

If you’re tired of bumping into friends or family wearing the same jewellery as you, maybe it’s time to think about bespoke jewellery and stand out from the crowd.

Unique Jewellery


There can be no greater feeling that wearing new jewellery out for the first time. However, there is no worse feeling than bumping into a friend wearing the same thing! Buying unique jewellery can often be expensive, not to mention hard to find, but thanks to Sally-Ann Wright it is easy to find unique jewellery at an affordable price.

Sally-Ann Wright is based in Cumbria and creates beautiful unique jewellery using silver, unusual precious and semi-precious stones and Swarovski crystals, all of which can be found and purchased from her online store.

The range of unique jewellery that Sally-Ann Wright produces includes necklaces, bracelets and earrings as well as stunning bridal jewellery and children’s jewellery collections. Each piece of jewellery is handmade and a complete one-off so you can guarantee you won’t ever bump into anyone wearing the same piece.

Unique jewellery makes a fantastic gift for your partner, female relative or even a little treat for yourself. It shows not only that you care, but that you spent time to find something different, special and above all, unique.

When buying jewellery there are two key things you look for:

The way a piece of jewellery looks is an important factor when buying jewellery. Will it look as good with a particular outfit as it does in the shop? Do you even have an outfit that you can wear it with? Luckily, Sally-Ann Wright is able to produce unique jewellery based on what you are looking for. Whether you like the look of the unique jewellery on her website, but would like it in a different colour or size, or whether you have something specific in mind but haven’t found what you are looking for in the high street stores, Sally-Ann will produce a piece of unique jewellery for you to look at without any obligation.

Sally-Ann Wright’s unique necklaces and unique bracelets are made using top quality silver plated 7, 19 and 49 strand wire to avoid kinks but produce an excellent flexibility and softness. Sally-Ann is constantly searching for new materials for her unique jewellery including unusual precious and semi-precious stones as well as Swarovski crystals keeping in mind that fashions and seasons are ever changing.

Costume Jewellery is Very Fashionable


There was a time that fashion jewellery was looked down on it by others. Not so anymore. Costume jewellery is very fashionable, especially with the technology that exists, which helps manufacturers develop intriguing and creative pieces that everyone wants.
When they were first created some 70 years ago, the intention was to touch up a particular outfit, and to be thrown out with the style was over and done with.
These pieces were and continue to be made with materials that are quite inexpensive, like glass, plastic, synthetic stones that were meant to simulate gems, and highly polished common stones pebbles. The common settings include silver, pewter, brass and even lead. However, higher end costume jewellery uses cubic zirconia and crystal to simulate diamonds, and semiprecious stones to replace other gems.
Fashion jewellery today means adding personal style to create the look you are going for, at a fraction of the cost of real jewellery. Furthermore, you can find inexpensive, and expensive pieces, regardless of your budget.
Most of these pieces can be kept and reused or put away for future use. There are pieces available to suit any age, as well as any type of style. You can find rings, earrings, anklets, or any other type you desire. They can be purchased at sets or as individual pieces.
There probably isn’t one person on this earth that doesn’t own any costume jewellery. Even the rich and famous, continuously use them as accessories for their ensembles, and the look they want to create. They even have copies of their real jewellery made for security. With that said, each year, and each season for that matter, has new fashion jewellery created to help everyone create their own style. The wonderful thing about these items is that they allow people to take one outfit and change to create a look for the office or for a night out.
Of course, these days, everyone wears them in order to complete a certain look. And, there is costume jewellery available in any budget. For example, a piece that is made with plastic is much less expensive than one that looks much the same but is made with crystals.
No matter what your budget, the majority of these pieces are definitely keepsakes which could be worn over and over again and saved for the future. In addition to that, they are appropriate for any age, and any style. You can find complete sets or individual rings, bracelets, earrings, etc.
As mentioned above, they are made for every class, from the lower to the upper class. In fact, it’s very common to see Hollywood celebrities wearing costume jewellery to put their look together. But it doesn’t end there! It isn’t uncommon for these celebrities and other rich individuals to have their original jewellery copied for security purposes. Luckily, each new fashion season brings with it the jewellery to complement it and allow each individual to personalize their look. And the great thing about these items is that you can dress up or dress down your look to go with each occasion.

Comfort Fit Wedding Bands


Wedding bands are the rings that are exchanged between the bride and groom on the auspicious occasion of wedding before the priest. Bands are vital part of the celebration. It symbolizes the faithfulness, love, togetherness and companionship between the couples. The engagement ring is entirely different from this band. The ceremony is thought to be deficient without the band.
Wedding bands are very simple in look. They are solid plain ring of pure metals, while the engagements rings are very grand with studded diamonds or clusters. Usually, the couples choose a band that suits their engagement ring. This happens usually in the case of women, since they will be wearing them forever.
The metals used for the band are usually gold, platinum and white gold. Apart from these there are many other metals used for making the wedding band. However, most favourite of all the metals is the platinum due to its silver-white sheen and its shortage of availability. On the other hand, it is very costly too.
When the question of affordability comes into picture, yellow gold is the popular one. Gold comes in many different colors. Most famous gold is the yellow gold. If the couple is looking for the look of platinum in their wedding band, they can always go for the white gold. Habitually, men wish titanium or tungsten metal because of its sturdiness and its color of gunmetal grey.
Everyone knows that designer wedding rings are very expensive. But, instead of using 22-carat gold, 14-carat gold can be used for making the band. There are two places where you can find 14k gold designer comfort fit bands.
? Well-known jeweller shops
You can find many different jeweller shops at your place. Shops that are famous for their designer jewelleries may be expensive but they are worth believing. You get a chance to select among the variety of bands available at the store. Some of the rings will be ready to wear and some do not fit your finger. However, no need to worry, since you can always place order for the ring.
Price of the gold remains the same at all the stores, but every shop charges its own making charges. To get the wedding band in your budget, you have to surf around the jewellery shops and make a note of every shop and their making charges. As the gold rates will be changing everyday, keep track of the rates. One more option for low budget is that you buy the engagement ring and wedding band at the same time. Jeweller sells this combo at much cheaper price.

Fashionable Timepieces For A Reasonable Price


Designer watches are a relatively new phenomenon. Of course, everyone is familiar with the famous watchmakers such as Rolex, Cartier and Patek Phillippe, but realistically, how many people can afford to spend £5000 or more on a watch? Maybe if you win the lottery, but otherwise they are out of reach for the normal person,Thus, seeing a gap in the market, leading designers added watches to their armoury of fashion accessories. Nowadays, anyone who wants to make a fashion statement has a designer watch. Fashion conscious people have latched on to designer watches in a huge way, and they now form an essential part of any outfit. As a result, it is now not uncommon for people to have several different types of watch, to suit all occasions.There are a wide variety of designer watches available. Some are very sporty, and appeal to those people who live a very active life, and wish portray that in the kind of watch that they wear. Others prefer a more understated watch, with a simple face and strap â?? simple, functional and unflashy â?? perhaps describing t he characteristics of the person who is wearing such a watch? And then there are a whole host of dress watches, very sleek, sophisticated timepieces which are usually worn in the evenings, for special events, or perhaps a date to impress the person they are with.But how does the quality of these designer watches compare to such Swiss watchmakers, such as Rolex? Well, letâ??s be honest, when you are buying a watch for £50 or £75, the quality is not going to match up to a Rolex which costs upwards of £5,000. That said, however, the quality of the vast majority of designer watches is very high. All designer watches come with a manufacturerâ??s guarantee, so that if anything goes wrong with the watch within a certain time frame, you can return it for a replacement, or arrange for the watch to be fixed. And the materials are generally of a very high standard as well â?? good quality leather straps, accurate and well made time pieces, and overall high levels of workmanship. This is not really very surprising. Most designers have made their name by creating high quality, well made products, be it jeans, suits, trousers, shirts, or even underwear! Thus anything that they turn their hand to will be of a high quality. And of course they have their reputation to consider â?? if they started to produce sub-standard products, this would tarnish their reputation of all of their products, and this would have a serious and detrimental effect on their business.So, in conclusion, buying designer watches is highly recommended â?? you get a well made, high quality product, and at the same time, you get to look good! In terms of where to buy designer watches, my advice would be to do your research on what type of designer watch suits you best, then to shop around to find the best price, and you can usually find the best prices on the internet.

New Fashion and Interior Design


Kalakriti School of Art and Design has now opened up at Kilpauk, Chennai, India. With improving life styles, there is increasing demand for branded and custom designed fashion wear as well as interior design products. This has resulted in an increasing demand for professionals in these fields which Kalakriti aims to fulfill. Aiming at high standards of course delivery tuned to the demands of today’s markets, Kalakriti has brought together a number of highly experienced lecturers in these fields. Special feature of the curriculum is the practical experience provided through site and industrial visits, guest lectures by industry experts, use of multi-media to enhance course delivery and projects for hands on experience. The Institute also offers CAD design programs for both Fashion Design and Interior Design.

Kalakriti also aims to encourage traditional Indian art forms among through short term courses in Kalamkari Painting, Madhubani Painting, Kerala Mural Painting, Rajasthani Gem Stone Painting, Warli Painting, Tanjore Glass Painting, Stained Glass Painting, Aari Embroidery and Saree Designing. These courses are open to those from all walks of life including students, home-makers, professionals and retired persons. Exclusively for children, the Institute conducts regular classes in Indian classical dance and music as well as in drawing, painting and handicrafts.

The Institute also will be conducting subsidized low cost vocational courses in Tailoring, Pattern Making and Handicrafts for underprivileged girls and give them assistance and guidance to get jobs or launch their own self-employment units.

14k Gold Designer Comfort Fit Wedding Bands?


Wedding bands are the rings that are exchanged between the bride and groom on the positive instance of wedding before the priest. Bands are vital part of the carnival. It symbolizes the faithfulness, love, togetherness and companionship between the couples. The ceremony is considered incomplete while not the band.They are solid plain ring of pure metals, whereas the engagements rings are very grand with studded diamonds or clusters. Typically, the couples select a band that suits their engagement ring. The metals used for the band are typically gold, platinum and white gold. Except these there are a range of alternative metals used for making the wedding band. But, most favorite of all the metals is that the platinum thanks to its silver-white sheen and its shortage of availability. On the other hand, it’s terribly pricey too.When the query of affordability comes into picture, yellow gold is the popular one. Gold comes in several totally different colors. Most famous gold is that the yellow gold. Routinely, men want titanium or tungsten metal as a result of of its sturdiness and its color of gunmetal grey.Everyone knows that designer wedding bands are very expensive. There are two places where you’ll notice 14k gold designer comfort match wedding bands.* Well-known jeweller retailersYou’ll notice several totally different jeweller outlets at your place. Outlets that are famous for their designer jewelleries might be expensive but they’re worth believing. You get a probability to pick among the selection of bands obtainable at the store. However, no need to stress, since you’ll always place order for the ring.Price of the gold remains the same the least bit the stores, but each shop charges its own creating charges. As the gold rates can be changing everyday, keep track of the rates. Another choice for low budget is that you purchase the engagement ring and wedding band at the identical time. Nowadays, web is widely used for shopping purpose. You’ll realize a variety of designer comfort match wedding bands in numerous designs. A variety of them don’t even char

Jewellery Design


Jewelry in its most basic form has been used since the dawn of of man, in conjunction with his earliest use of clothing and tools. Until recently, researchers had believed that the ability to use symbolism did not develop until humans had migrated to the continent of Europe some 35,000 to 40,000 years ago.

The word “jewelry” is derived from the Latin word jocale, meaning “plaything,” and the word jewel, which was anglicised during the 13th century from the Old French word “jouel.” The word “jewelry” (spelled jewellery in European English) is used to describe any piece of precious material (gemstones, noble metals, etc.) used to adorn one’s self.

The first jewelry was made from readily available natural materials including animal teeth, bone, various types of shells, carved stone and wood. It is believed that jewelry started out as a functional item used to fasten articles of clothing together, and was later adapted for use as an object for purely aesthetic ornamentation, or for use as a spiritual and religious symbol.

Prolific jewelry making began with the ancestors of Homo Sapiens, the Cro-Magnons over 40,000 years ago when they began to migrate from Africa and the Middle East to the continent of Europe. Cro-Magnons eventually replaced the Neanderthals as the dominant species.

Jewelry from the Cro-Magnon period includes crudely fashioned necklaces and bracelets made of bone, teeth, mother-of-pearl, shells and stone strung together with a piece of twine or animal sinew. The earliest signs of metallurgy occurred around 7,000 years ago when humans began using forged copper to make jewelry.

Handmade Fashion Jewellery




This is the year that Chanel celebrates its 50th anniversary of the Novella which distinguished the fashion jewellery brand across the globe. So fifty years on in a world where diamante is the new diamond is there still room for a little blue box in our lives? Or is this now the world of fashion jewellery. As the credit crunch blocks your way to Cartier and the expensive jewellery’s you have no choice but to look for viable alternatives and fashion jewellery is fast becoming one of them. Dating back to the early1700’s fashion jewellery has been a part of fashion culture for more than 300 years, providing an inexpensive but beautiful substitute to fine jewellery through the use of materials such as simulated semi-precious beads and pendants.Coco Channel in her collections often featured fashion jewellery; she helped to reinvent its purpose as an investment to a fashion accessory.Replacing gold with gold plated and pearl with pearl effect beads the crime of going ‘fake’ has never been more accepted, and for what fashion jewellery lacks in precious materials, it makes up for in the unique and original designs. Most notably it is the outstanding designer Kenneth Jay Lane who, since the early 1960’s been creating unique and original piece for the likes of Audrey Hepburn, that has led the way in breaking free from the conventional restrictions when it comes to fashion jewellery design. Leaving chandelier earrings behind in favour of proportion defying necklaces and turquoise embellished cuffs. But possibly more excitingly is the wide range of fashion jewellery that is now available to us on the high street. Affordable, stylish, designer and attention grabbing jewellery, from Accessorize’s cocktail rings, beaded necklaces, semi-precious bracelets and earrings and charm bracelets dripping in bright and beautiful beads to Urban Outfitters kitsch pendant and cluster necklaces, fashion jewellry has become a statement of our own individuality.And in this quest to find unique pieces of fashion jewellery that are original, it is individual online boutiques that offer one of a kind and limited designs. Up and coming jewellery designers, often students from the likes of Parsons school of design and Central Saint Martin’s are swapping mass production for handmade and individually sourced handmade jewellery and selling it online. Offering handmade fashion jewellery connoisseurs a chance to not only buy a one of a kind piece but to invest in the future of jewellery design.Local Art and craft fairs are also a great place to be able to find stunning pieces of handmade jewellery that have been handcrafted into stunning pieces of fashion jewellery. If you are looking for something that is totally unique then this is where you may find what you are looking for. Also these jewellery designers may be able to make you something where you have a hand in the design so that you can have a fashion jewellery piece that has been handmade to suit exactly what you are looking for. Whichever you to choose have fun.

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Sunday, July 11, 2010

Wedding Jewellery


Stylish and fashion-conscious brides prefer contemporary wedding jewellery and modern designs. There are many categories of bridal jewellery available out there including traditional, classic, antique and modern. Two tone and tri-color wedding bands and beautiful handcrafted necklaces and bracelets are liked by many people. Contemporary designers make use of inexpensive materials and a wide range of gemstones and crystals to create affordable as well as luxurious jewellery articles for the brides. Their designs are based on the latest metalwork techniques and modern jewellery making approaches. Handcrafted and bespoke jewellery is also preferred by a lot of brides out there.

Different wire wrapping techniques are used by jewellery makers to create wonderful and mesmerizing jewellery articles for the brides. These include bead wraps, braiding, writing in wire, making wire coils, spirals and ribboned scrolls and many others. Modern and trendy jewellery is composed of unusual materials such as stainless steel, titanium and copper. This type of jewellery is perfect for budget-conscious people. If you are planning an affordable wedding, do check out the contemporary designs available in this category. This jewellery also looks unique and very attractive. It can be easily matched with the wedding dress.

Handcrafted wedding jewellery is designed by using 14k and 18k yellow and white gold, platinum and sterling silver. Platinum and pearl wedding bands are gaining widespread popularity because of their allure and individuality. Vincenzo Taormina is a popular designer who offers such priceless rings for brides of all ages. You can also find one-of-a-kind jewellery articles in this collection composed of rare gemstones, beautiful white cultured and black freshwater pearls, and high quality stainless steel. The jewellery itself is truly remarkable and glorious. If you are looking for strictly contemporary designs, do check out this amazing collection.

Commonly used gemstones by Vincenzo Taormina include white CZ, amethyst, blue topaz, pink quartz, garnet, yellow topaz and peridot. Jewellery offered by this designer is not actually listed as wedding jewellery but it can be used as one. The stackable rings with round gemstones are perfect for men and since these rings are made of brushed stainless steel, they are quite inexpensive. You can buy one such ring for as low as $125. Similarly, a tension-set pendant made from polished stainless steel and a complementing round gemstone is available for only $145. Other designers can also be located who specialize in bridal jewellery. Designer inspired jewellery for the bride and the bridegroom is also quite popular all over the world.

Many contemporary designers of wedding jewellery offer bespoke or custom-made jewellery. Signature engagement rings and wedding bands with certified, brilliant diamonds are offered by a number of modern designers. These rings are available in platinum and 18k gold. Stockert is a renowned designer in this category. Similarly, Breil, David Webdale and Xen also create one-of-a-kind jewellery articles for the brides. Stockert and Xen are German designers, while Breil is based in Italy. David Webdale is known for his contemporary silver buckles. Check out their huge collection to locate wonderful and stylish necklaces, earrings, rings and other wedding accessories.

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Jewellery Trend


The world is mad behind fashion, and Jewellery has an integral importance in fashion. Fashion conscious people always give more importance to the type and design of jewellery they are wearing. Be it a man or woman, Jewellery items are must in every fashion enthusiast’s wardrobe. Although, there are several types of jewellery in use these days but Gold jewellery always has its own set of importance. Diamond, Pearls and other precious stones are in demand too, but Gold is unbeatable.

The trend in jewellery designs is always flexible and they keep changing according to the fashion and customer’s demand and choice. There are numerous changes in design of Gold jewellery, jewellery designers are experimenting with Gold all the time and presenting different kind of Gold Jewellery. Gold jewellery at the height of its expression portrays limitless possibilities for vitality and humor. The element of surprise creates a break with tradition and allows for a blend of different materials, colors, forms and textures. The use of lively colors and designs opens up new visual horizons for designers and jewellery lovers both.

Latest Changing in Area of Jewellery

1. Yellow gold has made a sudden comeback in the world of fashion, and yellow gold jewellery is in hot demand this season. Yellow gold adds warmth and sensuality on fashion canvas, making women more beautiful.

2. Gold chains made a comeback in perfect sync with new colors and textures. Gold chains worn around the neck, long and hippie style or fixed around the waist like a belt, slipped onto a wrist, or gold chains draped across the hips in three or four strands.

3. Thread type Gold necklaces are common with gold threads woven into a knit and creating a silk-look perfect finish for a yellow gold necklace.

4. In an era of chat rooms and instant messaging, white gold is favored by young gold jewellery consumers. When young people buy gold jewellery they want something that tells a tale. Designer are engaged in designing special jewellery for this e-generation, some popular designs include dangling rope earrings in shocking pink or with patterns of tiny faceted balls; a bracelet with cut-out hearts and a sequence of yellow and white gold tones.

The jewellery designing trend is volatile. The hot designs of today can become obsolete for coming years, but once again they’ll be in latest fashion after some years or decades.

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Traditional Indian Jewellery


In India marriages is synonymous to jewellery. Jewellery is a tradition of India and it gives a unique look to the marriage. You can resemble an Indian marriage with a fashion show as there you can see different type of fashion jewellery. There are different art works and exclusive designs available in Indian jewellery which gives a complete fashionable and traditional look to your jewellery. There is a trend in India that your jewellery is passed on generation to generation. This different jewellery includes pendants, anklets, bracelets armlets, bangles, earrings, toe rings, rings, waistbands and earrings.

Different cultures or regions follow the works and design of their own type. East is famous for the beaded work in jewellery, west is known for the stoned and mirrored work, south is considered as a region of experts in large designs which are extensive temple based and north is known for the beautiful carved designs. There are also many designs which are taken from the other regions like Middle East but the jewellery designing is unique.

There are different trends in the jewellery item for different regions and cultures like in some cultures women wear nose ring. In north, they wear large nose rings. Sometimes the bangles they wear is shorter than the nose ring. In different region and cultures, the larger nose ring denotes the wealth of the husband. In some regions nose rings are known as nath and they are made up of stones and pearls. Toe ring is usually considered as a symbol of married girl. The material used in these toe rings should be silver and they can be even studded with a semi-precious stone. Necklaces of the traditional temple Indian jewellery design are widely used by many. There is a jewellery item which is known as Panchangal, It is a jewellery item with five gold rings connected in order for all five fingers in hand. In India waistband is known as Kamarband, which is made by silver or gold and also precious stones are also involved in it. Indian jewellery contains earrings and they are traditionally known as Jhukams, which are bulky and long and have detailed designing. Anklet is available in it of two types. One is movable and the other one is immovable. Flexible anklets are made by joining metal rings. Normally silver metal is used. The immovable anklets are like bangles having gap to fit into leg. Indian jewellery is famed for its design and it is much more durable. These traditional look is popular in the worldwide.

There are different places traditional jewellery is available at but buying online makes sense. Online shopping saves time and get it to your favorite design very easily. There are different art works in Indian jewellery. some of them are Kundan, Mughal and filigree. Kundan work is very popular that it is made by oxidizing false stones and metals now-a-days. Filigree work is usually done in silver and involves minute designing and the Meena art work is actually filling the metallic designs with different colors.

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Fashion Jewellery – Fashion Jewellery by Popular Designers


Fashion jewellery is often made from inexpensive and unusual materials including metal alloys, beads, glass, plastic, steel and semi-precious gemstones. Colorful and chunky jewellery articles are created by designers from across the globe for people of all ages. This type of jewellery is totally affordable and within reach. There are now hundreds of online shops where costume and fashion accessories are available in countless designs and sizes. Some popular designers in this category are Victoria Harrison, Gelleria NuVo, Cyan Rift and Hans Meevis. All these designers create unique and unusual articles of jewellery for people who like to follow the latest trends.

Jewellery by Victoria Harrison is colorful and gorgeous. She makes use of funky beads and large gemstones to create one-of-a-kind necklaces and bracelets. Her jewellery articles are also composed of extraordinary materials like resin, steel, pewter, and titanium. These ostentatious and lovely jewellery articles appeal to women of all ages. Victoria Harrison’s pompom collection is worth checking out. You will find unique necklaces, earrings and pendants in this category made from fabric pompoms in various colors complemented with clear stones and crystals. She also makes use of glowing Perspex which is perfect to be worn to parties and clubs.

Fine art, handcrafted fashion jewellery by Galleria NuVo is composed of chain maille and hammered copper, silver, gold and brass jewellery. This type of jewellery is not normally seen and is therefore very unique and exceptional. Chain maille necklaces and bracelets are particularly liked by young men. Copper earrings with semi-precious gemstones also look lovely and attractive. Since these articles are made as fashion accessories, they are quite inexpensive. You can also find beautiful filigree earrings by Galleria NuVo decorated with original gemstones like amethyst, blue topaz and ruby. Another attractive item in this category is the hammered brass bangle bracelet which is available for $40.

Cyan Rift offers modern and vibrant designs in the category of fashion jewellery. You can find exclusive bridal, holiday and birthstone jewellery in this class at extremely reasonable prices. These articles make excellent gifts for all occasions as they come in unique designs and lovely colors. Silk necklaces and gemstone earrings by Cyan Rift are simply gorgeous. Yellow turquoise earrings, flutter earrings and pink lemonade enamel and copper earrings are appealing and very beautiful. All these jewellery articles are available in the price range of $30 – $100. Birthstone jewellery composed of garnet, amethyst, moonstone, ruby and peridot can also be found in this category.

Fashion jewellery created by Hans Meevis is composed of beautiful and intricate enamel designs. The articles are made from unusual materials like composite metals, wax, purple gold, ingot and titanium. Here you will find categories like Larimar jewellery and St. Maarten Map jewellery. Lovely titanium jewellery for men is also offered by this designer composed of simple and elegant rings. This designer makes use of rare gemstones like teal tourmaline, yellow sapphire, blue amber and peach-pink tourmaline. Check out this amazing collection to locate a gorgeous piece. These unique and extraordinary articles can also be given as great gifts.

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Beaded Jewellery – Discover the Glamour of Handmade Beaded Jewellery


Handmade beaded jewellery is unique and comes in a variety of beautiful and alluring designs. That is why it is loved all over the world by men and women alike. There are many popular jewellery designers who make use of lovely and colorful beads and crystals in their jewellery articles. The use of different kinds of beads give rise to contemporary jewellery designs which look glamorous and eye-catching. In this article we will explore some beautiful jewellery articles that come under this category including necklaces, watches, men’s jewellery, bridal jewellery and rosaries.

Traditional jewellery articles such as bracelets, rings, and earrings can be easily made by using different kinds of beads, crystals and gemstones. Beads come in a range of beautiful and natural colors and because of this reason jewellery designers give lovely names to their articles, such as sunshine bracelet, rainforest necklace, and autumn leaves anklet. Natural designs look fabulous and truly wonderful. The best thing about these beautiful handcrafted jewellery articles is that they are not expensive at all. You can buy one such bracelet with lots of beads and semi-precious gemstones for as low as $50.

Colorful beaded jewellery can be easily matched with any kind of dress or outfit. Young girls love to wear beaded bracelets and anklets as modern and fashionable jewellery articles. Among men’s jewellery, elegant watches, necklaces and bracelets are quite popular. Sophisticated colors like royal blue, black, white and brown are commonly employed to make men’s jewellery. These articles are again very inexpensive and can be easily found online. Young men particularly love to wear these jewellery articles to look different and unique. Women’s beaded watches are also lovely and one-of-a-kind. These magnificent watches can make memorable gifts for all occasions.

Bridal beaded jewellery is not very common but it is truly magnificent and unique. Many brides like to wear something new and non-traditional on their wedding and for that they choose contemporary and affordable jewellery articles such as beaded necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Designers make use of lovely Sworavski colorless crystals, white pearls, and silver spacers and clasps. One can also find antique-styled jewellery in this category, such as vintage necklace with beautiful crystals or gemstone bracelets designed like Victorian style jewellery. Since this lovely handmade wedding jewellery is available in the affordable price range, it is a preferred choice of a lot of brides across the globe.

Some people also like to wear magnetic beaded bracelets and necklaces to cure certain diseases. Since these articles come in exotic and striking colors, they can also be used to cure frequent mood swings and other psychological problems including depression and anxiety.

Beaded rosaries are another common choice in the category of beaded jewellery. These rosaries come in a variety of designs and colors and look attractive and beautiful. These articles can be given as wonderful gifts to religious men and priests. They can also be bought as collectibles. A whole range of colorful beaded rosaries is available on the internet and you can check out the gorgeous collection to find a piece for yourself.

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