Among the most popular articles about artisan made jewellery
online are “trends” articles – the type that tell you this year, it’s
all about skinny bracelets or bold, colorful pendants or beads strung on
silver chains. And while that might be helpful for the trendy and
fashion-conscious, it actually is contrary to the very essence of
artisan made jewellery – its individuality and uniqueness. When you buy a
piece of hand-crafted jewelry, you are literally purchasing a
one-of-a-kind item that is the embodiment of the artisan’s creative
vision. If you want to be unique, why would you then obfuscate the
beauty by following a trend?
Therein
lies the conundrum of buying “trendy artisan made” pieces. Of course,
there will be trends and fashions. And following the trends or choosing
jewelry that’s in fashion this season doesn’t negate the creative vision
of the artists who make the jewelry. They each bring their own unique
point of view to a popular material or a style that’s suddenly in
demand. The trend may be for bold, quirky necklaces and Flintstones
beads, but there are limitless ways to interpret that trend. Necklaces
made of oversized faceted beads have a completely different look and
feel than necklaces crafted of carefully chosen and polished gemstones
even though they both fit the general trend.
That’s
the essence of choosing trendy, fashionable artisan made jewellery –
finding pieces that stretch the trend without breaking it and show off
your own quirky, delightful, delicate and beautiful personality. Not
sure how to do that? Consider some of these suggestions for ways to take
a trend and make it your own.
Gemstone Rings
From
faceted birthstones to polished, enormous cabochons, gemstone rings are
a major player in fashion jewelry this year. The trend is giving
jewelry designers a wide range of fun interpretations to play with, from
swirl settings to stunning semi-precious stones that really show off
their beauty in larger cabochon cuts. Lapis lazuli, chalcedony and lace
agates are examples of gemstones that seldom make it into the fashion
jewelry lines because their unique natural characteristics make it
impossible to offer a “standard” look. Choose offbeat gemstones and mix
them with settings that suit your personality and make you feel gorgeous.
Pendants and Charms
Pendants
are another major artisan made jewellery trend this year, and another
trend that is very easy to personalize and make your own. The length for
necklaces this year is breastbone, but the pendant can be just about
anything that strikes your fancy. One of the most exotic looks is the
perfume bottle pendant – a very grown-up and sophisticated version of
bubble pendants. Others include stamped metal pendants and with matching
charms for bracelets.
Don’t
be afraid of trends in artisan made jewellery. Consider them an
opportunity to show off your personality and your own personal style.
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