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Fashion Jewelry for the Rest of Us

Posted by Pocket Watch Guide on June 13, 2010 with Comments Closed
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Most of us can agree that it doesn’t take an abundance of wealth to buy fashion jewelry. There is something about fashion jewelry that allows all of us to look good and feel good without having to break the bank. The unique advantage of buying fashion jewelry is that you can actually buy several jewelry pieces for every outfit you wear for a small investment. But if you are buying fine jewelry from Tiffany or Cartier, you might get away with one or two pieces for the same price it would cost for 30 or 40 fashion jewelry items.

The other unique things I see in fashion jewelry is that it is worn by the lower, middle, and upper class. It does not discriminate because it is affordable and available everywhere. Next time you walk into Ross, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, or Kohl’s you will find a whole section of the store related to fashion jewelry. And yes, there are a few expensive jewelry pieces. But for the most part, you can get nice fashion jewelry for small potatoes in relation to fine jewelry.

But don’t mistake buying fashion jewelry for being cheap. Yes, money plays a part in it, but you also have to look good and be able to coordinate your fashion jewelry with your wardrobe or it is a waste of money (even if it’s cheap). I think that it takes more creativity and style to shop for fashion jewelry then it does to shop for fine jewelry. If you have the money and the riches, you can look great wearing a pair of two-carat diamond earrings. But what if you don’t have the $40,000 to spend on a pair of diamond earrings? Do you have the imagination, knowledge, and smarts to find a great set of earrings, a bracelet, and a necklace to match your outfit for the evening? That takes style to pull off!

Color Ideas for a Natural Bracelet

Posted by Pocket Watch Guide on April 29, 2010 with Comments Closed
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A really great thing about a natural bracelet is that it brings in a lot of beautiful organic colors that can even be a bright. This is a simple way to add color to your wardrobe and it’s not expensive. You might be afraid to wear a lot of color or you just want something that compliments you. Instead, you can bring it in on your jewelry for a welcome way to break up that basic black or white outfit.

Color doesn’t have to be daring it could even be a subtle champagne diamond. For instance, a lot of this jewelry features delicate bands in different colors of tan, black and brown. You can make these kind of pieces inspirational or sentimental. Often times you’ll find a candidate that looks like a sterling silver charm with a word such as hope or peace. This can be a very organic feeling piece but at the same time it can also be a great gift if someone just needs a little bit of a pick me up. It can be a reminder and also a conversation piece at the same time and is a very budget friendly option.

Of course, you can bring in color by the type of stone that you use. You could make this feel very modern and contemporary by going with a black onyx piece. You can find a lot of rather large pieces that you can easily incorporate into your wardrobe. However, it will be a little bit more elegant than just cheap rhinestone bracelets because you’ll be using a genuine material. It’s also important to pay attention to the metal color. Sterling silver seems to be the staple for these kinds of designs just because it is so inexpensive. At the same time, you want to make sure that it has a brushed or antique finish so that it isn’t too glaring. You want to make sure that the focal point is the stone and the free-form feeling.

Silver Heart Charms

Posted by Pocket Watch Guide on April 19, 2010 with 3 Comments
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Dangling gently from a thin metal chain is a small ornament, simple in design but drawing attention all the same. It is a heart-shaped pendant, made from precious silver. These silver heart charms are the perfect complement to any outfit; with their simple yet elegant design, they accentuate without being overbearing or flashy. The pendants [...]

Dolphin Jewelry Touches The Heart

Posted by Pocket Watch Guide on March 26, 2010 with 4 Comments
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Words cannot describe the beauty and gracefulness of dolphins, as they seem to effortlessly glide through water and perform endearing back flips.  Dolphin jewelry has greatly grown in popularity over the past several years.  Much of this may be attributed to the awareness that is growing toward the endangerment of dolphins.   This is due [...]

Diamond Tennis Bracelet

Posted by Pocket Watch Guide on March 9, 2010 with 5 Comments
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Diamond tennis bracelets come in a large array of styles and colors. The term tennis bracelet refers to a bracelet that may or may not have a clasp on it and there are diamonds around the entire perimeter of the bracelet. A common design is for the diamonds to be set in square settings. These [...]

Sterling Silver Angel Wing Jewelry

Posted by Pocket Watch Guide on March 7, 2010 with Comments Closed
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I have fallen in love with sterling silver angel wing jewelry.  I just love the way angel wing jewelry looks and feels, it is unique, it is light and dainty, yet, at the same time, it is seems powerful to me. Does that make sense? Most people’s list of powerful images wouldn’t usually include an [...]

Ideas For Charms And Charm Bracelets

Posted by Pocket Watch Guide on January 4, 2010 with 1 Comment
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// There are literally thousands of different types of charms out there, as well there are many different ways to pick out charms for a charm bracelet; here are just a few ways to do so. Keep in mind this is just a general outline with general meanings. The zodiac sign charm is probably one [...]