Hand Crafted Jewelry, Make A Fashion Statement
08. Dec, 2011 
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Hand Crafted Jewelry, Make A Fashion Statement
When it comes to making a fashion statement, the least effective way to do it is to simply grab whatever everyone else is wearing right off the shelves. Are you going to make a statement, or just chant along with everybody else?
Hand crafted jewelry can be exactly what you’re looking for to setting yourself apart from the crowd. A far cry from the typical assembly-line rings and earrings, hand crafted jewelry can offer a beautiful, earthy, rustic, gorgeous or elegant style all the same as any other jewelry item, but with the added benefit of being completely and totally unique.
Even two wooden koa watches made to the exact same specifications, made with the exact same patterns and style guide will come out looking very different from one another. By virtue of simply being cut from different parts of the wood, both watches will have their own totally unique look and style.
Hand crafted jewelry is more than just decoration to wear on your wrist or around your neck, hand crafted jewelry says to the world that you are an individual, completely unlike anybody else both inside and out. From your innermost passions to the style of jewelry you wear, you stand out in a crowd.
Are we hamming it up a bit? Perhaps, but that doesn’t make it any less true. A koa necklace, a handmade pendant, hand crafted rings and earrings can all be very dazzling. Here are a few tips to get the most out of handcrafted jewelry.
Select a Style
Before you start shopping for hand made jewelry, select a style of some sort. It doesn’t matter what your style is as long as it’s all you. It could be turquoise rings, hand carved wooden jewelry or beaded necklaces. Whatever your style, the important thing is that you figure out what you like and you wear it proudly with the right outfit.
Look for Quality
As with any other craft or art form, there is a scale of talent when it comes to hand crafted jewelry. Luckily you don’t need to be trained in the art of jewelry appraisal. It’s pretty easy to spot the good stuff. Anything with a good, sturdy build and a solid design is “the good stuff.”
Pick Out a Selection
It’s a good idea to pick up several pieces. The thing about hand crafted jewelry is that it really is unique. You might not have a chance to buy a pair of earrings now and a matching ring later. The person you’re buying from may be exploring different ideas the next time you see them, they may be working with a metal that is going up in price and that they won’t have access to for much longer. In any event, seize on good, well made jewelry when you can because you never know when you’ll get another opportunity.
Handcrafted jewelry is really just a lot of fun to shop for and wear. These above tips are just that: Tips. Don’t think of them as rules, because the only real rule is to buy what you like.
Maria Mathers writes about sustainable living and design. She gets inspiration from Hawaiian furniture by MartinandMacarthur.com and thinks koa wood furniture and watches are hot this year.
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One of a kind handmade pieces of jewelry. Made by yours truly.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/925studio
Such lovely wood jewelry.
My favorite jewelry medium is brass.
Ocean and Nature inspired jewelry, made by these two hands:)
http://www.fantaseajewelry.etsy.com
Fun disc necklace made by me. I made the glass beads too.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87885820/wire-wrapped-discs-handmade-lampwork
The best description of handmade jewelry I’ve read in a very long time. Well done and appraising applause!
That wooden watch is absolutely beautiful!
120% Agree. Your handmade work is out of this world!!!!
Great post, I also think buying handmade is wonderful because you can find something that speaks to you on a creative and/or spiritual level.
Yes! Love this post. Having my own personal style instead of following the crowd is what got me started with making my chainmaille jewelry.
And those wood watches and rings are SO pretty
Great post! I started making jewelry for just such reasons…I wanted something just for me.
Now I love making jewelry and have a huge list of things to learn and try. I like recycling/upcycling and especially love working with people on custom orders. Being able to bring happiness to someone is just the best feeling ever.
I make fused glass cabochons, lampwork glass beads and wire wrapped jewelry.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/PLJohnsonGlassArt
Sorry all, I posted my link and comment in the wrong spot.
Super post! Buy handmade – it makes gift-giving so much more personal and special!
The handmade jewellery offers a very elegant design that it can easily attract the people’s eye and can be used as Gifting item also…..The tips for purchasing handmade jewellery are so much useful that everone must follow it…..Thanks for the post……