Costume Jewelry
Defined the jewelry as the art to imitate the jewelry fine using materials of adornment. However, the industry of the jewelry used a wide variety of materials such as porcelain, wires of brass, paper pulp or cultured pearls. Many times the quality of the imitation jewelry becomes indistinguishable to the eye inexperienced as a jewel, since the metals used or their alloys are coated with a material as noble as the other, silver or the rhodium. The precious metals tend to be very dense and therefore the small pieces that are drawn up with them are, for its size, quite heavy. A good substitute, at least in density, tends to be the lead alloys. In chains and hanging is often used the brass plated with layers of ores of between 1 to 5 microns thick to avoid skin alterations caused by allergic reactions.
The word ‘jewelry’ is an adaptation of the French word ‘bijouterie’. This voice French is based on the words ‘bijou’, taken of Breton ‘bizou’ means ‘ring’ and ‘biz’ means ‘finger’. The first appearance of the word ‘bijouterie’ data of principle of the eighteenth century.
The Place Vendome in Paris famous for their houses of jewelry brings together the most famous silversmiths of the world who themselves use precious materials to manufacture their parts. This year the trend in jewelry is marked by unusual combinations of materials, overtime and sophisticated forms but with versatility in design.
While we are used to see necklaces of inordinate size in the neck of the celebrities, this year the style is more compacted and come in large colors of nature. Draws attention able to use the bracelets bought in previous years since remain in force. The find in wood, resin, with accounts, in metal and more. The colors also are varied and there with gems in different sizes and shapes.
Also among the most chic highlights the crowns elegant, the same as the brooches returning to the jackets, blouses and dresses.
The importance of the volume does not escape to the rings and earrings; we have in a wide range of colors fitted with semiprecious stones and crystals. Not to forget always have a pair of earrings of hoops silvered that still remain in force for this season.