Chinese Jewellery
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Chinese opera Photo Mugs Chinese opera, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia.... |
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Detail of silver ornaments on festival dress of a Miao woman, Langde, Guizhou Photo Mugs Detail of silver ornaments on festival dress of a Miao woman, Langde, Guizhou province, China, Asia.... |
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Women in traditional Tibetan dress, Yushu, Qinghai Province, China, Asia Photo Mugs Women in traditional Tibetan dress, Yushu, Qinghai Province, China, Asia.... |
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THE LOOT - HK 1980 Action movie DVD (Region All Free / R0) David Chiang, Norman Tsui (English subtitled) $76.99 Title: The Loot (a.k.a. Bloody Tattoo) Starring: David Chiang, Norman Tsui, Philip Ko, Lily Lee DVD Region: Region 0 (Free) Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin Subtitles: English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese DVD Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Running Time: 93 minutes Format: NTSC (Please ensure your DVD player is compatible)... |
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12 Silk Brocade Jewelry Coins Pouch Bag 4 Drawstring $11.99 These drawstring bags make a perfect carrying bag for jewelry, coins, and other treasures, Also help organize the little things in your life. Wrap your small gift with a beautiful and easy way!... |
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12 Pack Mixed Color Chinese Brocade Novelty Squeeze Style Boxes Great for Party Favors, Weddings, Jewelry, Change, and Much More $11.99 12 Pack Mixed Color Chinese Brocade Novelty Squeeze Style Boxes.These pretty boxes come in a variety of colors, as they are in 12 piece random sets. They're so vibrantly colorful and useful! They are 2.75X1.75X1.75 Inches in Size each and you will receive 12 of them, in a lot.... |
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Shanghai Tone® Handmade Chinese Jacket Blazer Burgundy Available Sizes: 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 $35.40 Available Sizes: 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20. Please let seller know the size you need via Amazon message (contact seller). Size Chart can be found in the product description and the product image.Size Chart - WomenSize: XS/US. 0, To Fit Bust: 31"-32" (78.7-81.3 cm), Waist: 23"-24" (58.4-61 cm), Hips: 33.5"-34.5" (85.1-87.6 cm)Size: XS/US. 2, To Fit Bust: 32"-33" (81.3-83.8 cm), Waist: 2... |
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Shanghai Tone® Handmade Chinese Jacket Blazer Purple Available Sizes: 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 $35.40 Available Sizes: 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20. Please let seller know the size you need via Amazon message (contact seller). Size Chart can be found in the product description and the product image.Size Chart - WomenSize: XS/US. 0, To Fit Bust: 31"-32" (78.7-81.3 cm), Waist: 23"-24" (58.4-61 cm), Hips: 33.5"-34.5" (85.1-87.6 cm)Size: XS/US. 2, To Fit Bust: 32"-33" (81.3-83.8 cm), Waist: 2... |
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Shanghai Tone® Handmade Chinese Jacket Outerwear Black Available Sizes: 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 $35.40 Available Sizes: 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20. Please let seller know the size you need via Amazon message (contact seller). Size Chart can be found in the product description and the product image.Size Chart - WomenSize: XS/US. 0, To Fit Bust: 31"-32" (78.7-81.3 cm), Waist: 23"-24" (58.4-61 cm), Hips: 33.5"-34.5" (85.1-87.6 cm)Size: XS/US. 2, To Fit Bust: 32"-33" (81.3-83.8 cm), Waist: 2... |
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75 Chinese, Celtic, and Ornamental Knots: A Directory of Knots and Knotting Techniques Plus Exquisite Jewelry Projects to Make and Wear $11.86 Jewelry-makers will learn how to tie decorative knots from across the world with this stylish directory. Clear diagrams are teamed with step-by-step instructions to make tying 75 different knots simple. And each knot is graded so even complete beginners can get started right away.A selection of projects allow readers to create beautiful and original jewelry. Combine ornamental knots with beads for... |
Overview of Costume Jewellery
The aim of costume jewellery is to be fashionable for the moment, inexpensive and stylish. In the 17th century fake pearls and glass beads that matched or accented clothing were acceptable for daytime wear but for evening it had to be diamonds. These fake pearls were made in France with glass balls filled with wax and coated with ground fish scales. They resembled pearls and were fashionable for over 200 years. Glass or paste gems were manufactured in Paris in the 18th century and could resemble almost any genuine stone. Many costume jewellery pieces from this era still exist whereas the fine jewellery with real gems and gold have been broken and reset in more modern styles.
When, in the 18th century, costume jewellery spread to England many items appeared other than earrings and necklaces including shoe buckles of paste and steel and jewelled buttons. In the 20th century pearls were very popular but very expensive. With the introduction of beautiful cultured pearls from Japan towards the end of the 19th century pearl jewellery became more affordable. Pearl clip on earrings were an essential part of any woman's wardrobe and still are today.
Costume jewellery is designed for the occasion. Formal jewellery is meant for a corporate get together, wedding, dinner party or the opera. It is made from stones, beads and metals, not genuine gems or gold, and is usually simple with clean lines and subtle designs. Formal costume jewellery has a sophisticated look that is best suited for formal occasions. It comes in sets or individual pieces of necklaces, clip on earrings, bracelets, rings and chokers. Semi precious stone clip on earrings and necklaces are also made for formal attire.
Many brides these days prefer costume jewellery for their important day because it is well designed, fashionable and much more affordable than genuine diamonds and gold. But low cost alone would not convince a bride, the spectacular, shimmering sets with semi precious stones and gold plated silver would, however, convince anyone. Sets with matching chokers, necklaces, clip on earrings and bracelets make a dazzling show.
For casual wear costume jewellery has unlimited possibilities. The materials are plastic, leather, glass, horn, beads, bone, wood, resin, even paper, feathers and clay. It is fun to wear and makes an individualistic statement that reflects the wearer's personality. There are so many possibilities there can be something different for each outfit. Casual costume jewellery is trendy, contemporary and hugely popular today.
Evening wear costume jewellery is about glamour. Delicate chains or stone studded bracelets, designer pendants or chandelier clip on earrings - this jewellery is about sparkle. Shells are also a popular material for evening jewellery. All of this is available at affordable prices so you can have sets of different styles.
Costume jewellery also comes in religious and spiritual themes. It is very trendy jewellery from the signs of the Zodiac to large stainless steel crucifixes. Ancient Egyptian symbols as well as Greek designs are available. Some believe these images and designs bring energy and well being to the wearer. There is also costume jewellery from Hindu, Buddhist, Chinese, Nepalese and Tibetan motifs.
The most sought after costume jewellery tends to be that made using Swarovski crystals. These high quality crystals shine like genuine stones and when set in trendy styles are truly eye catching. They are suitable for formal, evening and wedding jewellery with great elegance without the high price of genuine stones. Semi-precious gemstone clip on earrings are also in demand because they are genuine stones in the lower price range. These stones are suitable for casual as well as formal styles.
There are also classic clip on earrings from the styles of the past. The Art Nouveau trend brought earrings with ethereal, romantic forms of flowers and birds as well as abstract designs that are simple and elegant. In the 1920's costume jewellery was called cocktail jewellery. It was worn along with genuine gem pieces in a mixture or cocktail of fashion. Usually set with glass, these classical pieces are still made today. After World War II when precious metals were scarce, costume jewellery, which was flourishing in the US, was seen all over the world in Hollywood films. These became very popular and were copied everywhere.
Costume jewellery for the 21st century is very innovative. Sometimes stones, Swarovski crystals or pearls can be interchanged in the same gold plated setting to give many different types of earrings from casual to formal with the same base. They can also be mixed and match to pendants and bracelets to give a whole collection for very little cost.
About the Author
Jen Smith is a fashion lover and a collector of costume jewellery. Among her collections are clip on earrings and non-pierced earring.