Fashion Costume Jewellery

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Tiffany introduced their beautiful gold and silver key pendants and we are still guessing as to their significance – is it the key to your door or the key to your heart (its worn quite close).

Fashion Jewellery Key Pendant

The Tiffany Keys are delightful, but can be out of the economic range of many readers – so enter the Rayclif key.  A rhodium and/or gold plated version that comes suspended on a chain and gift packaged.

Rayclif are known for creating Fashion Costume Jewellery that is affordable but also well made and ready to team with your fashion outfits. Think Fashion think Rayclif Jewellery.

What are your impressions of this $12.50 jewellery key?

We’ve had a few emails about some of the cubic zirconia rings we have been recently featuring, so here are a few of the exciting right hand cubic zirconia rings we are featuring here at fashion costume jewellery. All are under $40 too – a bonus in this economic climate.

Citrine

Pink Ice

Diamond

My current favourite (until I move to the next Dress Ring!) is this huge 24×18.5mm cocktail ring in either diamond, pink ice or citrine cubic zirconia. Think how amazing this will look when you go out on the weekend. Whether you are clubbing or sipping champagne at the Country Club – adoring eyes will follow your hands.

The price of these stunners – just $39.50. Amazing.

Cubic Zirconia Dress Ring

So now check out my very next favourite (I like to share my favours) – this is an entirely different style an elegant and shimmering ring measuring just  12x8mm across the design. I love the way the three marquis stones nestle together and just sing out style. At just $25.50 this rhodium plated ring is great value. With this different but contemporary and elegant styling this is sure to be a compliment stealer when you wear it.

Cubic Zirconia Dress Ring - Red Passion Flower

For my third choice today, the next ring is passionate and alive, the “passion flower” ring is set with a dark red cubic zirconia and surrounded by petals of gorgeous diamond substitute cubic zirconias. How amazing is this! The whole design measures about 17mm x 17mm and will sit comfortably on your hand surrounded by tarnish resistant rhodium plate setting. I love this – it adds just the right zing when you want to exert your individuality while not overpowering your audience. The price? Just $35.00.

Let us know what you think.

Diamond like right handed dress ring

One of the most exciting fashion trends is the use of Right hand rings or Dress Rings. Rings worn on the right hand are one way of expressing your fashion preferences and your personality.

Although the left hand is traditionally used for rings that indicate your relationship status such as wedding and engagement rings, the right hand is free for any type of ring unfettered by tradition.

One of the sheer pleasures of the right hand dress ring is that even diamonds or cubic zirconia may be worn with impunity.

When deciding on a ring there are a number of factors to consider including the composition of the ring. Naturally rings are made with a variety of metals including brass with a plate of either gold or rhodium. These rings are very hard wearing and will not tarnish.

Precious metals are also used in the production of right hand dress rings. The inclusion of rolled gold (sometimes known as gold filled ) and sterling silver or argentium sterling silver (tarnish resistant) makes the ring a little more expensive but can also make you feel that much more fashionable and chic.

Flower Power Cubic Zirconia Dress Ring

All rings are subject to wear so ensure you wear the ring only when not immersed in harsh cleaning substances or when gardening. Remember too that as lovely as may rings are, if they have points and loops, they can catch on towels and cardigans (not that it should stop you wearing them).

The design you select should be influenced by your lifestyle. Cocktail rings are currently very popular. They are large and over the top rings to be worn either for formal or informal occasions. Channel Audrey Hepburn and wear your rings over a stunning black evening glove when teamed with that special occasion black gown. Cocktail rings are also great for casual occasions – there is nothing wrong with feeling wonderful about yourself which can easily be achieved with a stunning ring. Your hands feel elegant and feminine when wearing a lovely ring.

Tri set Cubic Zirconia Dress Ring

Although the range of right hand dress rings is huge, there is no restriction on the style of ring, so if you have a preference for solitaires or cluster rings, this is quite acceptable – remember the choice of the jewellery is entirely up to you and is about you.

Many of the available rings contain a quantity of stones, naturally the more stones, the larger the ring. Rings traditionally have the stones displayed along the shank of the ring, but as rings grow larger, the design will grow away from the shank.

There are so very many styles, colours and sizes available in the dress ring, they are especially elegant with manicured and painted nails.

What are your thoughts on the dress ring for right hand rings?

Check out more ring styles on our jewellery shop www.rayclif.com.

Choose the right earrings jewellery for your round face shape

Choosing the right earrings can make a massive difference to the way you feel and to the way you look. Your face shape is one of the most important criteria for making the right selection. Over the next few posts, we will be looking at what is right for you and your shape, starting with the round face. Earring jewellery choices are easy when you know what you are looking for and what suits you.

The round faced person is characterised by a face that is about the same width as height, the area across your cheek bones is the widest and fullest area of your face and you probably have a round hairline.

Round earrings are not suitable for a round face

Earrings for the round faced person should not reflect the shape of your face, so avoid round, hoop or button earrings at all costs. What we want to achieve is an illusion of length, so look at the longer styles. Dangle, chandelier and shoulder duster earrings are your best friends. Try pulling your hair back behind your ears and adding a long drop earring. Try to find long earrings that are more narrow than wide, again to give that feeling of length.

If you want to wear a simple shape, look for geometrics such as square, oblong or rectangles.

There are lots of earrings available for those with the round face shape in casual as well as elegant, sophisticated styles for that night on the town. Your fashion attire will naturally determine how dressy your costume jewellery need be.

When you are selecting your earring jewellery, try to pick earrings that contain shapes other than round, for example, for example in the earring pictures below, pick the pink diamond earring over the colourful green round earring.

Look for long earrings with geometric shapes other than round

Try to avoid earrings that have the same shape as your face

Teardrop shape earrings will suit a round face

Eastern Pink Champagne Chandelier Earrings

Pantone have released their new 2010 Spring Fashion Colour Report - these reports are great. Check out their ideas of the colours for Spring. Fashion Costume jewellery of course must follow the trends of the Fashion Industry and this seasons colours are super.  As Adam Lippes is quoted in this report : “I think customers want special and unique now more than ever. And they want to see good value”. So lets have a look at one of the Spring Colours as recommended in the Pantone report and see what we can find in our earring collection.

Champagne Pink is the colour I have chosen for this article. The old adage of Thinking Pink still applies today – it can be girly and it can also be sophisticated and everything in between.

First cab off the rank are the earrings – no self respecting person is dressed without earrings! The first pair on the left are so pretty without being kitch. The cloissonne beads add interest and movement while the Swarovski crystal inset in the gold fitting adds brilliance and defines the whole piece. This is a limited release earring at only $12.50 – what did Adam Lippes say about value! Aquire your earrings here.

Pretty pink chandlier earrings

For those who prefer a silver setting, what about our second pair?

Lovely delicate pink beads adorn the chandelier fitting (again complete with the Swarovski crystal centre). a very different look for day or evening. Purchase your pair here.

The first two earrings are beautiful and sensual, with elegance and taste written all over them – ideal for day or evening wear.

Rhapsody Pink Chandelier Earrings

For something quite different, this time in Bronze accents, large but still with the feel of the Champagne Pink, what about these chandelier earrings? I love them, the Boho feel is amazing and they are different and trendy.

They measure 6cm from the top of the hook to the bottom of the base bead so are certainly an example of large jewellery, but they do not look clunky when worn. More details can be found here.

Each of the earrings we have featured here are very different and very Pink! Which pair do you prefer?

Gemstones have long been classified with fine jewellery – think Elizabeth Taylor, Indian Rubies and Brazilian Emeralds! Fashion Costume Jewellery comes of age when fine gemstones are set in an affordable jewellery piece and the aura of the gemstone is available to all.

Freshwater pearl and aventurine necklace

I love the feel of freshwater pearls and the resonance of gemstones – so why not combine them? Check out this stunning necklet – made from freshwater pearls and aventurine. The amazing green of the aventuriine contrasts wonderfully with the vanilla pearls. This piece will make you feel like a movie star - and isn’t that what it is all about? Fasion Costume Jewellery should have (I believe) clean lines, fresh colours and style.

When dressing for the occasion – matching earrings are a must – so here they are – dressy, classy and decidedly with a feeling of wealth and the good life!

Amethyst pendant

For those with a hankering to the unique, consider a handmade silver pendant (or 12K Gold filled) that is one of a kind. Pieces such as those pictured here are the ultimate in personalised jewellery, artisan made, one of a kind, incredibly well priced fashion costume jewellery. This first piece is a wonderful amethyst, mined in Western Australia, its deep purple hues reflect beautifully with the sterling silver.

Back of Amethyst pendant

Look carefully at this piece (front and back views are shown) the artisan uses only a pair of pliers and his hands to create these pieces from gemstones and sterling silver wire or 12K gold filled wire. So where does he start and finish?

Opal and Black Onyx Cameo Pendant

Or check out this amazing hand carved cameo opal on a black onyx base again finished in sterling silver wire. Beautiful!

These gemstone jewellery pieces are unique and will occasion many compliments (and starting at about $50 they are a bargain too!).

Different gemstones “speak” to different people; their touch and feel resonates in such wondrous jewellery – who would not want to wear it?

For more unique gemstone pendant necklaces please visit Rayclif.com.