Hit the Beach with these Sexy Anklets

Don't hit the beach this summer without wearing these sexy and alluring anklets. They are a casual but chic affair. A perfect way to draw attention to your long tanned legs.

Style Tips for wearing Anklets

-- Pair anklets with flip flops, sandals or high heals.

-- Choose delicate chains with charms for healthy ankles

--  Don't wear metal anklets with metallic colored footwear.

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Nicole Richie's Bohemian Fashion Jewelry Style

Nicole Richie is known for her Bohemian Fashion Jewelry Style. Her Boho jewelry pieces are colorful and represents the free spirit in her.

What personalities adapt Bohemian Style?

You don't follow trends, you start them. Nobody can wear your fashion jewelry style as comfortably as you because you nix and match trends to create your own. You express your individuality through your fashion jewelry pieces. You have  a laid back style and you are a free spirited person. You love fashion jewelry made out of natural materials like wood, jute, cotton thread and leather. If this describes you then you have a bohemian fashion jewelry style personality and www.duelonjewel.com has just the thing for you.

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Spiral Exotic Fashion Armlet available at www.duelonjewel.com

 

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Use of Simulated Gemstones in Fashion Jewelry

What are they?
They are exactly what it means "simulated" meaning made to look like but not the same as natural gemstone. They do not have the same chemical composition like color, hardness or luster as natural gemstones. They can be made from plastic or glass or crystal and treated to look like natural gemstones. Simulated gemstones are inexpensive and mostly used in fashion jewelry. They are set in sterling silver or metal with gold, silver or rhodium finish depending on the design. Beautiful colors of ruby, emerald, sapphire, turquoise, coral and more are recreated in these simulated gemstones.
Some examples
Moissanite
A mineral which is man-made in the laboratory as silicon carbide. It shares similar chemical composition as the diamond. A tough competitor to CZ it is also used widely in fashion jewelry.

Rhinestone
Another most popular simulated diamond used in jewelry manufacturing. It is made from rock, crystal or acrylic. It doesn't have the same brilliance like CZ or Moissanite but it still adds its distinct beauty to the jewelry piece.

Cubic Zirconia or CZ
It is widely popular as a simulated diamond. Chemically speaking CZ is crystallized zirconium dioxide. It has the brilliance that matches the diamond. It comes in different colors like transparent, pink and yellow.

Glass, Crystal and Plastic
Glass, crystal and plastic beads are chemically treated on the outside in the laboratory to simulate precious and semi precious stones. They have none of the same chemical composition as the real stones. Mind you they do not look cheap, in fact they look very close to the real thing.
Simulated gemstones are being widely used in fashion jewelry because of its low cost. Jewelry buyers are not always looking for a genuine gemstone with a big price tag. They would like to buy a designer jewelry piece with their favorite gemstone look alike at a low price. Not all precious and semi precious stones are certified. So if the price of the gemstone is too good to be true ask whether it is a simulated gemstone and you will be surprised with the answer.

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Accessorizing with Fashion Jewelry On Different Occasions

When selecting fashion jewelry to accessorize your outfit one of the most important things to consider is your occasion. Just like you choose your outfit to suit an occasion, you also need to think about jewelry in terms of casual, formal and chic wear.
For an Interview
There is only one rule to follow: Keep it small and simple You want the interviewer to focus on what you are saying and not get distracted with long dangle earrings or a huge ring on your finger.
For Office
If you are in a very formal atmosphere like a bank then less is good. In an environment where you have to express your creativity, bold is definitely beautiful. Go all out and express yourselves with unique and bold jewelry pieces.
For a Formal Party
Formal Jewelry is usually associated with classic pearls, sparkling crystals or cubic zirconium. But you can also steer away from the tradition and wear a statement piece. I like to call it the conversation piece. Remember with statement pieces, they should be unique, bold and big.
For Winter
A long rope or a layered necklace with small beads or stones works best with turtlenecks. Combine that with small studs and a simple bracelet and ring. A combination of hoop or dangle earrings with a pendent necklace and a huge ring also creates an amazing look on long sleeved Shirts or T Shirts.
For Spring/Summer
One of my favorite pieces of jewelry to wear in the summer/ spring is the anklet. It is one piece of jewelry that looks good on most ankles yet fewer people wear them. They add daintiness to your ankles. Worn with short or long skirts, Capri or shorts, it adds a lot of appeal. Pair that anklet with dainty sandals or flip-flops.
Spring/Summer is the time to be casual. Wrist Cuffs or bracelets accentuate a tiny wrist. Earrings add a lot of face appeal. Necklaces attract the eye to your upper torso.

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How To Care For Fashion Jewelry

Fashion Jewelry is made of a variety of materials like glass, metal, resin, enamel, brass, copper, jute and leather to name a few. They are polished, coated or plated with different finishes like gold, silver or copper to protect them from damage. With proper use and care of your fashion jewelry pieces they can last you a lifetime.  It does not take much time to care for them. There are some general tips on how to care for them but depending upon the material of the fashion jewelry you have to take extra care to protect it.
 

Tips on how to care for fashion jewelry  

• Always store the jewelry in a plastic reckon-able bag to protect it from humidity. This will avoid tarnish and the jewelry will last longer.
• Avoid storing your jewelry box in extreme temperatures. Store it in a cool or warm place.
• If the jewelry gets wet, pat dry it with a towel before storing it. Do not keep the jewelry in the reckon-able bag if it is wet.
• Wipe the jewelry pieces with a jewelry cleaning cloth or a jewelry polishing cream.
• Glass or Crystal jewelry pieces are very delicate and could break easily. They should be stored between layers of cotton to avoid breakage.
• Although Enamel doesn't break or chip off, it has to be protected. If it falls on a hard floor it could chip the enamel of the jewelry piece or worse the enamel could come off. .
• Leather jewelry will change its color shade with time and exposure to sun. It has to be oiled and conditioned with mink oil to increase its life span and keep it supple and soft. Do not expose leather to high temperatures and moisture.

Just follow the above tips and you are good to go. Your favorite Fashion Jewelry pieces will last longer and continue to enhance your outfit. 

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The Popularity of Lac/Lakh as Fashion Jewelry - 2

Accessorizing with Lac/Lakh Jewelry

Lac/Lakh is a must have in every jewelry box. The wide range of colors found in Lac/Lakh makes it easier to wear it with a number of outfits. Lac/Lakh earrings blend very well with formal, casual or chic wear. No ethnic wear is complete without bangles. Wear different colored Lac/Lakh bangles to match your outfit. Combine them with gold, silver or metal bangles and add panache to your look. A Lac/Lakh necklace set adds sparkle to any traditional dress.

In Conclusion…

Over the years different empires like Rajputs and Mughals that ruled Rajasthan have influenced Lac/Lakh jewelry designs. Today Lac/Lakh is made in other parts of India and exported all over the world. This exotic tribal jewelry has inspired jewelry designers to design Lac/Lakh pieces with crystals and cubic zirconium.

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The Popularity of Lac/Lakh as Fashion Jewelry - 1

My fascination for Lac/Lakh jewelry started when I was a teenager. I was browsing through an array of colorful bangles in a shop back in India and my eye caught the sight of a gorgeous set of magenta bangles. They were very intricately made with a combination of different shapes of mirrors and rhinestones. The shopkeeper saw the sparkle in my eyes and said, “Madam, they are Lac Churiya(Bangles). They bring good luck”.  And he went on to show me scintillating sets of bangles that were very hard to resist. That day I spent my entire monthly allowance, carrying home several boxes of good luck.

What is Lac/Lakh?

Lac or Lacquer is an exotic handcrafted tribal jewelry from Rajasthan India, which is now the fashion rage of urban areas. This traditional craft has been passed down through generations. Therefore the skill of the artist still produces beautiful authentic Lac/Lakh pieces.

Lac is the scarlet resinous secretion from a Lac-producing insect known as Laccifer lacca. They are cultivated to make Lac/Lakh jewelry. These plant-sucking insects colonize branches on host trees and secrete the scarlet resinous pigment. The coated branches are then cut and harvested as sticklac. The harvested sticklac is crushed, sieved and washed to remove impurities. The end product called shellac is further heated to remove more impurities.

The Process…

A medium sized Lac/Lakh pendent or earring goes through 9 different craftsmen and takes about 10 to 15 hours to get the desired result. Each craftsman has his own skill set and contributes towards the uniqueness of the piece. The main artist does the designing of the jewelry piece and a metal die of the design is made. Then both sides of the design are imprinted on silver foils to make a hollow shell. Depending on the artists design the color of the enamel is etched and fired in a kiln to fuse it. There are 9 different basic enamel colors.  Lac is then filled in the hollow silver foil shell to give it strength. The piece is cleaned and polished with gold. Rhinestones, mirrors and glass beads are then pressed into the silver foil depending upon the design. Small pieces are joined together to form a big earring or necklace. 

 The process of making the Lac/Lakh bangles is slightly different. The inner diameter of the bangle is made up of metal. The size and width of the metal is decided depending on the artists design. Lac is then mixed, kneaded, hammered and heated repeatedly to get the desired consistency. The dough is then rolled and shaped over the metal and fused to add strength to the bangle. Bangles are then embellished with beads, mirrors and rhinestones for that sensual look. 

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