In the last five decades, a lot has changed. The evolution of jewelry trends has been noteworthy from prehistoric times to the present. With each passing year, these jewelry trends continue to improve. Early men used and styled jewelry in a far different way than we do now. They made jewelry out of shells, wood, …
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comJewellery Trends for Autumn 2008 and Winter 2009Van Cleef & Arpels Couture, Luxury, High JewelleryThere is luxury jewellery, there are numerous couture jewellers, then at the top of the high jewellery tree is Van Cleef & Arpels. Even if you cannot afford this luxury – yet, its well worth admiring the …
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comBelow I show some picture examples of delightful costume jewelry pieces all from Glitterbug a vintage costume jewelry store.Such a variety exists within pieces called costume jewelry from enamel to the sparkle of diamante, to beaten copper, to the use of semi precious stones that it has been difficult to …
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comSwarovski Jewelry & Fashion WearThis year you will notice massive Swarovski® crystals used on garments, accessories and jewelry pieces. They certainly make a statement. But you will also see fine Swarovski crystals as delicate embellishment on lingerie.Today laboratory-produced gems such as Cubic Zirconia worked with gold or precious metals, help …
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comPearl Care: Pearls are Organic SubstancesTo keep pearls looking their very best you need just a little knowledge on how to care for them correctly.Pearls, including freshwater pearls, are delicate organic gems that are made of a natural product called calcium carbonate. This product is drawn from the lake or …
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comThe History of Fine and Fake JewelryGold in Egypt 3000 BCIn the ancient world gold was the preferred metal for making jewelry. It was rare, did not tarnish and best of all it was malleable, so it could be worked fairly easily.Magnificent bracelets, pendants, necklaces, rings, armlets, earrings, diadems, head …