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Fair trade jewellery ideas for summer

Although jewellery is worn all the year round, summer is a time I can go out on a hot summers day or evening wearing cool cotton sleeveless tops and dresses. Without accessorising my summer attire, my sleeveless arms and exposed neck makes me feel as if I'm underdressed, as if I am missing something.

In summer, most of us do expose more flesh so wearing jewellery is an excellent way of helping to jazz up a summer outfit with necklaces or pendants and bracelets.

On the whole summer clothes are more colourful than that of winter. My favourite summer clothes colours are turquoise, jade and magenta so I have a collection of jewellery to compliment my personal wardrobe. I can honestly say I do not own any jewellery with the more earthy colours of ambers, browns, ochres or reds.

For a diverse range of summer jewellery, I would highly recommend checking out the fantastic fair trade jewellery range. Not only is the range ethically produced but it is also inexpensive and gives a brilliant selection. The other good thing is that pieces of fair trade jewellery tend to be produced in batches of a certain design of limited quantities which once sold are replaced with another design. This is great if you like to deviate from the bog standard mass produced jewellery that is way less exclusive or limited.

Fair trade jewellery is handmade by co-operatives using traditional jewellery making techniques unique to their specific country or community. They are normally imported for retail from countries such as India, Indonesia, Peru and Mexico.

There are many different materials used to make the beads and decorations inlaid and threaded to make a gorgeous array of fair trade pendants, necklaces, earrings and rings in a fantastic spectrum of colours.

Solid silver is commonly used to create good quality items inlaid with complimentary embellishments such as wood, glass, paper and copper for example.

 Another example is the more opulent semi-precious gemstones which are polished and shaped in hearts, tears and diamonds. Popular stones used for fair trade jewellery pieces include lapis lazuli, red onyx, turquoise, blue chalcedony, moonstone, black star, tigers eye, malachite and rose quartz.

For summer jewellery choice, it depends on your preference of colours and whether you are fair or dark. For example, turquoise jewellery looks fantastic with dark or sun-kissed skin and it is a vibrant gemstone and contrasts quite strikingly. It also compliments the purples, pinks, blues and greens found in a lot of summer clothing prints.

Another good colour for olive or sun-tanned skin is lapis lazuli. How fantastic does a silver pendant look inlaid with the rich blue lapis stone with a matching pair of earrings? This stone works really well coupled with turquoise too as you have the contrast of the bright with the dark.

For more fair skins the more delicate semi-precious stones work well, such as the blue chalcedony, an opaque blue green stone. A subtle colour for a fair complexion and one that although is less bold than turquoise or lapis is still very striking.

Moonstone also works well against a light complexion with its pearlescent qualities and not forgetting the moonstone rainbow which has more colourful blue hues running through it if the plain moonstone is too simple. There are gorgeous stud earrings inlaid with both kinds of moonstone set on solid silver findings.

These examples provide just a snapshot of the amazing variety of fair trade jewellery available for accessorising summer dress whether it is for evening or day time wear. It really is worth having a look as I am positive there is something for everyone.

Also, do remember when we buy fair trade we are not only supporting those communities in maintaining  traditional jewellery making skills but we are also providing financial support. Buy ethical, buy fair trade jewellery!

About the Author

Hand made fair trade jewellery by Belinda Bryant. Fair trade pendants, necklaces and earrings can be found at Indigo Ocean Trading.

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Earrings Amethyst

Is this is a good idea for bridesmaids gifts?

For my wedding in a few weeks, I want to give my bridesmaids/maid of honor some earrings as a gift. Since there is no colour theme to the day, any type of jewelry would do - I was thinking then of Amethyst as the wedding is in February, and Amethyst is the birthstone for February. Do you think this is a good idea? Or is giving jewelry with specific birthstones solely used for birthday celebrations?

I think its a great idea you could say to them this is a gift to my bridesmaids and matron of honor earrings that a birthstone for February but i am representing them as remembrance to my wedding.

I like the idea trust me and the girls will love you for it.

Congratulations on your wedding I hope all of your wishes on the day come true and that you both have a wonderful happy long life together as one.

Amethyst Jewelries Are Affordable Gifts For Your Loved One

Jewelries make for a perfect gift either to ourselves or our loved ones. They not only express how precious the recipient of the gift is, they can also make as valuable heirlooms that we can pass on to our kids who in turn can pass them on to their children when the time comes.

They come in different forms, designs and styles and no matter what type we wish to get, we will surely appreciate them more for their sentimental value than their price. An amethyst jewelry is one such type of jewelry that will make for an ideal gift or personal purchase to add to our jewelry collection.

THE AMETHYST STONE

Amethysts are birthstones of people born in the month of February and they provide more than just a symbol of our birth month. It is said that an amethyst stone can give off an air of tranquility and peace, providing a relaxed feeling to the one wearing the stone.

It is even said that the stone has mystical qualities that provide some form of healing to various ailments. This is why wearing an amethyst jewelry is more than just being fashionable and stylish; the health benefits are also often considered by the buyers when deciding to get this type of stone for jewelries.

Even the ancient Greek gods were not passive about the mystical powers of amethyst stones. In Chinese culture, amethyst is used for healing of stomach pains and respiratory problems.

FASHIONABLE AND AFFORDABLE

An amethyst jewelry is also very fashionable to wear and they practically go with anything we wear, making them the perfect centerpiece of any outfit. Plus, they are more affordable than most other jewelries with stones.

We can get each amethyst jewelry per piece or we can get a complete set of earrings, necklace and ring; and since these are very affordable, we can readily get the entire set for far less than any other single piece of jewelry!

Earrings can come in a simple stud design or a more elaborate dangling style but whatever our choice, we can be sure that it will be just the ideal touch to complement our whole ensemble.

As for rings, we can have any cut that we want for the stone and we can choose a specific amethyst jewelry ring either adorned with small diamonds or a simple, large-cut style.

On the other hand, if we are not happy with the amethyst jewelry that we see; we can have these personalized, designed just the way we want it. We can find a good number of online jewelry shops that provide an amethyst jewelry and these also offer custom-made amethyst jewelry for a more personal touch to our pieces.

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Read my article about amethyst engagement rings. See how vintage style engagement rings were cut and get some tips on buying antique rings.

Silver Chandelier

Homecoming Ideas...for TODAY?

okay so this year i couldnt find a dress that was like ME...so i decided to wear an old black and silver halter dress which looks cute...but since its fancier then like most dresses i wanna wear..i wanna LOOK older...so i also bought these reallly cuute black patent peep toe pumps and i have an idea for my hiar...i was just going to straigthen it and put a black head band in it with some black/silver chandelier earring...i still dont know how to do makeup and/or nails so if there are any ideas pleeasee help and fassst
and i just decided to do my hair straight w/ a headband b/c i based it off of LC (lauren conrad) from laguna beach/ the hills because i defintiely like her style....so if u can match that too thanks!

this dress would look so cute with your idea

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just do french tips, and wear natural makeup like foundation, some pink lipgloss and dark eyeshadow (a little) for smoky eyes

How much do you know about varieties from tiffany silver earrings?

Why women go through the pain of piercing the ears just to wear earrings? Maybe it is a little difficult to tell how earrings come out. But one point is affirmative that as a must-have fashion accessory, earrings including the shining silver earrings accessorize your whole outfits. If without earrings with different styles, the life must lose color.

 

When speaking of silver earrings, they come in different shapes, giving you a different feeling. Here, the problem comes that whether you know the varieties that silver earrings are classified into. As a savvy lady, you should know the shape of your tiffany earrings can also make you look better through optical illusions.

 

First, comes with the drop earrings. If you desire to have an elegance look, you should not miss the drop earrings; just take the tiffany drop earrings for example. With the classic design from Tiffany Co, this pair of tiffany drop earrings will never go out date. If you still have not tried it on, it is the right time now that you should relish yourself with such perfect tiffany earrings. No need to worry about the problems of clothing matching, these tiffany dropping earrings just goes well with your jeans, skirts. Oh, with high heels, you could just look radiant. So wonderful, is not it?

 

Second, let us talk about the chandelier earrings. Among all the types, the chandelier earrings could be most eye-catching, increasing your sexy appeal. Have you noticed the gorgeous actress walking down the red carpet, wearing a pair of chandelier earrings? How charming they are! Why would the stars choose chandelier earrings but not others? Without doubt, they know these types of earrings would make her look more gorgeous, graceful. Do you know the dazzling precious gold or platinum along with the brilliant diamonds are always used to create that work of art she wears for all to admire and envy?

 

There are also other styles of tiffany earrings for you to consult, such as tiffany 1837 collection earrings. But keep in mind that you had better follow some principles, or it will have an unfavorable outcome. For example, if you are just with a round face, you had better choose long earrings or dropping earrings that will emphasize a vertical line, yet, if you are just to the opposite, with too angular face, you should avoid too long earrings, but the round earrings. Circles or ovals incorporated into the earring design also give your feature a softer look. 

Author: Cynthia

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