Category: Jewelry

An Indian marriage is an event where you can expect to feel awed by the pomp, ceremony and grandeur. Unlike wedding ceremonies in other parts of the world, there is no such thing as a -simple’ Indian wedding. Opulence is the keyword for most Indian weddings and you will witness signs of rich splendor everywhere.

On her wedding day, the Indian bride conforms to this opulence. She is expected to stand out from the rest through the magnificence and beauty of her jewelry and attire. Mind you, every guest will be vying with the bride as it is traditional for guests to attend the wedding wearing their very best clothes and accessories. So, standing out from the group of richly dressed guests does require some clever planning and right spending.

Jewelry is perhaps the most important part of dressing the bride up. Indian bridal jewelry consists of different pieces of jewelry. Items of jewelry include necklaces, pendant, chains, bracelets, bangles, anklets, nose rings, rings and so on. There is a wide range of styles to choose from, ranging from traditional to modern and retro. Whatever the style, one thing is certain: Indian bridal jewelry is chunky and you can expect to be dazzled by what you see!

Traditional Indian bridal jewelry is in gold. Heavy necklaces with dazzling pendants, richly crafted bangles, beautiful rings, spectacular earrings and gold anklets make the bride stand out from the crowd. Most pieces of jewelry are encrusted with precious stones too.

Generally, Indian bridal jewelry must be selected to complement the bridal attire. The bride may be wearing a saree, a lehenga or a salwar suit. The kinds of jewelry that suits these attires are different. For instance, the saree looks resplendent with layers of necklaces and heavy pendants. In fact, this is the way brides from the South dress. The other trend is to go with select pieces of stylish jewelry particularly if the bride is wearing a lehenga.

In Indian weddings, bridal jewelry and bridal attire is nicely complemented with proper makeup to make the bride look stunning and gorgeous. The hairstyle plays an important part in bridal dressing. Traditionally, Indian brides braid their hair. They may use false pieces to enhance their crowning glory. These days, many brides are settling for layers, fringes and combos. Sometimes, brides put up their hair in complicated top knots. This is more common in the evenings if the wedding is followed by a wedding reception. Whatever the hairstyle, you may expect the hair to be embellished with jewels.

In many families, brides wear certain pieces of jewelry that are passed down through the generations. These are important keepsakes that have a lot of emotional significance. In that case, the rest of the bridal jewelry must fit in with such traditional pieces.

Unabashed pomp is natural in Indian weddings and the great celebration demands that the bride be the queen of the ceremonies on her big day. This simple yet significant fact must be uppermost in mind when selecting Indian bridal jewelry.

A visit to a jewelry store entails a great deal of time and energy to purchase the item of your choice. There are several important details to keep in mind. That being the case, there’s far more planning required to buy customized personal jewelry, a ring or bracelet, a brooch or pendant that is distinctly ‘you’.

The enormous collection of pieces that jewelry stores stock can leave you more confused than when you walked in. To help you narrow down or earmark a few choice pieces, it is best to spend some time online checking out designs and brands that catch your fancy. There are simply scores of websites of branded jewelry stores, stockists and retail agents that you can visit to see up close designs and brands of any item of jewelry that you are looking to buy.

Sometimes you may not find the piece that you are looking for easily available. Its here that you can possibly think of giving space to your creativity by creating your own design or engraved piece of jewelry that will be unique and one-of-a-kind. Most people who go in for customized personal jewelry find that getting something made according to their specifications gives a great deal of creative satisfaction.

Either way, whether buying a readymade piece or ordering one made to your customization, there are some important aspects or ‘points to remember’. It will help to list out these in order of importance that appeals to you but broadly, you will benefit by following these tips.

1. Have a clear budget or cost estimate for the jewelry; this depends on choice of metal.

2. Choose the metal beforehand to help estimate cost; for e.g. silver and metal are far cheaper than gold, platinum or stone studded jewelry. While you cannot arrive at an accurate cost estimate, you should have a clear idea of metal choice because values are bound to fluctuate according to market trends and you should be wise enough to take advantage of any factors that bring in additional value for the money spent.

3. If your heart is set on one or more gemstones in the piece, remember that the category of stone, precious or semi-precious is important. Also the shape, cut, clarity and color of the stone and the setting matter a great deal. Some distinct shapes can send your cost estimate soaring so it is best to get firsthand advice from a friend or a professional jeweler who can advise on the size, shape and setting of stones for your jewelry.

Some abstract designs and metals are fast making an impact in customized personal jewelry. Wire fashioned out of pliant metal can be twisted and shaped into any design or to form letters for a bracelet or pendant that has your name on it. Another unique option is the hand-dyed thread fabric from coconuts with laser engraving for names in a rich color that provides for a great contrast against the light tan of the coconut. These coconuts are sourced from the South Pacific and can be ordered online.

That brings us to some more relevant factors when you consider buying customized jewelry online. Remember that picture reproductions of a product may not always be true to likeness in terms of size, color etc. So it is very essential to be certain you are getting the right product for the right price. Do not hesitate to call and ask for more details if you wish to.

To put things in a nutshell perspective, here are a few points regarding online shopping that will be useful.

1. Take time to read reviews about the company / product you are purchasing

2. Get a detailed description of the item you are ordering

3. Read order form or invoice and see terms and conditions involving return and refund

4. View details of shipping rates and the policies that govern shipping like damage insurance, loss etc.

The best business name should be simple and reflect what your business is about. The brochure gives an introduction to your company and its products. The business card is the key that introduces you and your business and opens business opportunities. The company logo represents your company identity with a simple drawing.

Between the business card and the company logo, I think much more thought is needed to design the company logo which is most difficult. It needs to be simple in design but speak volumes.

In a former article I gave an example of Fashion Jewelry Designer Rose as the name of business and how to design and complete a business card along with the matching business correspondence and envelopes.

What about the company logo?

Hours will be spent trying to design a company logo. Think about the varieties of jewelry that you design and assemble. Have you noticed if you do something that other artists do not do?

It may be something that you do as a habit and not realize its vital importance. This one characteristic is not only your symbol, but it might also be your trademark. If you cannot identify anything that you do, ask friends and relatives if they have noticed that something different you may do which separates you from other jewelry artists?

In this example, let us also say that your trademark is to always include a rose in your jewelry designs. Now, you might illustrate your logo as a gold chain loose at both ends. This suggests that you make many different types of jewelry to be placed between the loose ends and a rose on the clasp which holds the two chains together also bears your name or initial with a special stroke on the underside.

There is no inaccuracy as to who designed this fashion jewelry piece. Now as you become well known or even famous in your original handcrafted jewelry business your company logo which speaks volumes may also double as your trademark.

The rose may be constructed into the parts of the necklace, bracelet, earrings, pendant, or ring design. If the company logo design is complex, people will not remember the name of the jewelry business or the owner. And if you want repeat sales you want your customers to remember who you are.

Body piercing jewelry can be described as beauty ornaments that we wear on different parts of our bodies that have been pierced. Body piercing is not a new thing as it was practiced by different communities from all over the world. These communities considered wearing jewelry as a way of enhancing beauty or as a sign of adulthood once the person reached a certain age. Beauty is mostly the reason why people wear such jewelry today. It goes without say that most women and a small percentage of men will have their ears pierced but as far as the rest of the body is concerned, more teens than their parents will have a body piercing. >

This is because most teens consider this to be cool but do they really have an idea on how to properly care for their body piercing jewelry? Buying and wearing one can be very easy as you can buy them from any jewelry store. It takes an extra amount of effort to care for this type of jewelry. First, it is important to know that caring for them is essential because if you do not, it could lead to infection. Infection will be in form of bacteria infection that can result into sickness. What better way to prevent such infections by following these simple tips on how to care for your body piercing jewelry?

The most essential care one can give to their body piercing jewelry is to always wash them especially for jewelry worn around the navel and the tongue. You can do this while having you birth and brushing your teach respectively. But for these two types of body piercing this will not be enough, once in a while you will have to remove the jewelry, clean it effectively and remember to disinfect it. As for the piercing itself, clean it just like you would clean any other body part. When it comes to earrings, do not sleep in them. Remove them once you enter your house and when you have the time clean them with disinfectant especially for those that you rarely wear.

Caring for body piercing jewelry does not stop there. The way you store them is also important. Get a jewelry box and if you cannot afford one then get a small ordinary box and divide it into different compartments. This will enable you to store different jewelry differently rather than having them all in one place. The last essential care you can give your jewelry is not to share them. You can share earrings but please to not borrow or lend someone you tongue ring.