| Jewelry has always been essential to people who | | | | from jeans to evening dress. Thanks to the |
| loves to accessorize. One special piece can make | | | | convenience of internet, I have collected native |
| such a difference in the presentation of same outfit. | | | | American cuffs, African leather necklace, Tibetan |
| There are so many different variations and | | | | style beaded turquoise and coral bracelets, Miao hair |
| handmade jewelry stands out because of its | | | | jewelry sets, Indian Kundan necklace and earrings, |
| uniqueness. Beaded, carved, filigreed, engraved, | | | | and oriental carved lacquer and Cloisonné |
| sequined, knitted, and painted, various techniques for | | | | hairsticks, with some simple clicks of mouse. My |
| handicraft arts have been continually developed in all | | | | biggest surprise was a piece of one-of-an-kind |
| cultures throughout time, which certainly expand the | | | | refractory porcelain hair stick. The exquisitely |
| variety of handmade jewelry. | | | | handmade flowers look so real and almost too pretty |
| Handmade jewelry makers utilize many types of | | | | to wear. |
| metals and gemstones in their work, such as brass, | | | | Finding a gift for loved ones or special events such as |
| copper, silver, gold; and crystal, quartz, turquoise, | | | | bridal shower is never easy. If you want to make an |
| coral and amethyst. Many contemporary jewelry | | | | unforgettable present, you might want to consider |
| artists make use of even more diverse materials | | | | handmade jewelry. My friend Maggie, a pretty and |
| such as glass beads, fabric, acrylic as well as organic | | | | smart girl, bought dozens of Tibetan silver cuffs |
| natural material such as wood, leather, shell, hemp, | | | | studded with gemstones for her bridal shower. "How |
| raffia grass, animal horns, bones and even teeth. In | | | | many times will a woman want to wear identical |
| fact jewelry made of these materials gains more and | | | | stuff as somebody else's?" She said. How true! Her |
| more in popularity. | | | | gift turned out to be a "bomb" on that day! |
| Compare to mass-produced jewelry, handmade | | | | Price is always the concern. The price for handmade |
| jewelry involves much more with culture, humanity | | | | jewelry varies in a large range depending on the |
| and history. Most handmade jewelry has a certain | | | | material, craftsmanship and sometimes brands. The |
| ethnic flair. Or I should say, most culture has their | | | | most important thing to remember when shopping |
| own unique handmade tribal jewelry. Miao, for | | | | for handmade jewelry is that you are looking for |
| instance, an ethnic group at South West China, is | | | | uniqueness. It does not have to expensive or made |
| well-known for their amazing women's 20+ kg silver | | | | of precious material. It is the style that catches you |
| costume jewelry set as well as their extraordinary | | | | and others eyes. Also, while the internet made it |
| craftsmanship on silver jewelry making. Although Miao | | | | easy for us to shop at home, it also provides means |
| silver (a combination of nickel and copper) is utilized | | | | for us to compare styles and prices, as well as |
| as a more affordable alternative nowadays, the | | | | searching for best deals such as free shipping, on-sale |
| popularity of Miao handmade hairsticks and | | | | and coupons. |
| accessories is still increasing because of their varied | | | | Whether you are looking for something to accent a |
| and creative designs. Tibetan handmade jewelry, on | | | | dress for the special occasion or unusual gifts for the |
| the other hand, featured bold styles and dramatic | | | | loved one, try handmade jewelry and make the |
| colors. The styles are versatile enough for you to | | | | memory timeless. |
| find "go anywhere" pieces to wear with anything | | | | |