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As trends whiz by at a staggering rate of knots and the throw-away era still lingers even though we are talking with an environmental consciousness, there is an alternative that bridges the gap between expensive fine jewellery & cheap plastic fashion jewellery. Explore the magic of Gemstones in handmade jewellery.
There is a true art to producing unique designs in contemporary jewellery and you can be sure to find a style that suits you. Most importantly you can be comforted in the knowledge that a piece has been handmade by someone locally who has focused their creative thought, care and attention on working out detail and often handmade jewellery pieces are sold as unique one-off or limited edition items or indeed works of art.
Compare handmade jewellery to mass produced designer jewellery or disposable jewellery that can be found on every high street corner and you will certainly feel and see the difference. Handmade jewellery will allows command attention, it often inspires those who appreciate luxury products. Handmade jewellery may often feature gemstones, also known as affordable luxuries, as small designers can't command the same price for their jewellery that large design houses do, so it is certainly a worthwhile investment purchasing from small independent jewellery designer/maker.
Gemstones are so under rated in terms of jewellery and are often over looked by high end retailers and purchasers who prefer plain precious metals of silver or gold simply for versatility. Gemstone jewellery holds such intrigue and fascination yet only a small amount of jewellery designers choose to incorporate them. Perhaps it's just a question of versality, but there is so much to a gemstone that makes them a great choice as an invest particularly in handmade jewelelry that will stand the test of fashion and time.
Whilst it's fair to say that Fine jewellery signifies hefty price tags, gemstones don't often fall into the category of fine jewellery. Fine Jewellery is termed by old fashion design houses who have been making golf-ball sized Harry Winston style bling for decades. But there is an in-between which rarely basks in the limelight and doesn't really fall into any category other than gemstones or semi-precious gemstones usually found in handmade jewellery that can offer exclusivity and the unique/luxury tag that fine jewellery offers, but without the price.
Gemstones offer such a magnificent array of colours in just as many price groups that it seems bizarre the uber trendy designers don't seem to utilise coloured gemstones more often in design. And it is clear that there are few jewellery designers willing to take risks with colour, as with risk comes expense, so often lean towards the industry stand gemstones of yester-year and most expensive stones such as White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire & Emeralds (all these are mostly treated), although we are seeing a little more Tourmaline entering the market.
It's fair to say that some gemstones have shown impressive increases in value, by up to 30% in recent years, proving they're investment worth, such as Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Spinel, Garnet and Imperial Topaz often found in handmade jewellery. Not to mention the endless and amazing new colours flooding the gem market of Corundum Quartz, the new one to watch, that designers are completely spoilt for choice.
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Samsung Gem (SCH-i100) Silver Pogo Stylus with Clip $14.99 Samsung Gem (SCH-i100) Silver Pogo Stylus with Clip |
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Silver anklet, 'Gem Flower' (Thailand) $39.95 Glowing like enchanted gem, a tiny duok mhai (flower) casts a spell of precious sophistication. The design is by Sasithon Saisuk, who crafts the anklet with silver in the legendary tradition of Thailand. .950 silver |
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Silver Crowned Gem Cocktail Ring $185 The silver crowned gem cocktail ring will have youfeeling like royalty. The round cut prong set stone at the top radiatesbeauty. The antiqued style of the band makes for a great compliment aswell. |
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Gem Kingdom Peau D'Ange Silver Pendant $160 Sterling silver jewelry, handmade in Amsterdam With a gem kingdom silver chain it makes a great necklace Silver pendant highly detailed Made in Netherlands |
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Silver 925 Double Gem Cherry Nose Bone $5.99 Silver 925 Double Gem Cherry Nose Bone Sterling silver nose bone with a gem double cherry on a surgical steel straight barbell. Gem cherry nose ring Specifications: 20 Gauge (.8mm), .925 Sterling Silver , 316L Surgical Grade Stainless Steel |
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Round Gem Sky Blue Sterling Silver Cufflinks $390 Round shaped sky blue cubic zirconia gem has been finely set in these cufflinks made of sterling silver. Look your best with these Round Gem Sky Blue Sterling Silver Cufflinks. |
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Gem Champagne Drop Sterling Silver Cufflinks $390 These champagne drop gem cufflinks with cubic zirconia has been finely made of sterling silver. You are always looking great when you wear these Gem Champagne Drop Sterling Silver Cufflinks. |
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Gem Lavender Ellipse Sterling Silver Cufflinks $390 These lavender ellipse gem cufflinks with cubic zirconia has been finely made of sterling silver. You are always looking great when you wear these Gem Lavender Ellipse Sterling Silver Cufflinks. |
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Sterling Silver Heart Claret Gem Cufflinks $390 These heart shaped claret gem cufflinks with cubic zirconia has been finely made of sterling silver. You are always charming when you wear these Sterling Silver Heart Claret Gem Cufflinks. |
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Sterling Silver Pillow Olive Green Gem Cufflinks $390 These pillow shaped olive green gem cufflinks with cubic zirconia has been finely made of sterling silver. You are always charming when you wear these Sterling Silver Pillow Green Gem Cufflinks. |
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Sterling Silver Square Clear Gem Cufflinks $390 These square shaped claret gem cufflinks with cubic zirconia has been finely made of sterling silver. You are always charming when you wear these Sterling Silver Square Claret Gem Cufflinks. |
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Gem Kingdom Black Label Basic Silver Chain $200 Sterling Silver jewelry, handmade in Amsterdam With a gem kingdom pendant it makes a beautiful necklace Made in Netherlands |
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Silver Tone Clear Gem Leaf Hoop Earrings $11.99 Silver Tone Clear Gem Leaf Hoop Earrings Dazzling gem leaf earrings. The unique eye-catching leaf design on these gem hoop earrings catches the light to make them sparkle. Specifications: 1.5 Inch Diameter, .25 Inch Width, Post Back Pierced Earrings, Lightweight and Comfortable |
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Silver Tone Hematite Gem Leaf Hoop Earrings $11.99 Silver Tone Hematite Gem Leaf Hoop Earrings Dazzling gem leaf earrings. The unique eye-catching leaf design on these gem hoop earrings catches the light to make them sparkle. Specifications: 1.5 Inch Diameter, .25 Inch Width, Post Back Pierced Earrings, Lightweight and Comfortable |
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Silver Tone Designer Empress Gem Stretch Bracelet $15.99 Silver Tone Designer Empress Gem Stretch Bracelet Chic and fashionable stretch bracelet with designer flair. This comfortable silver tone bangle bracelet completes any look. Specifications: One Size Fits Most, Stretchable |
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Ettika Vintage Ribbon Turquoise-Color Bracelet Silver Rectangular Gem $44 Vintage ribbon bracelet, crystal gem Silver rectangular gem Turquoise ribbon Made in USA |
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Ettika Vintage Ribbon Multi-Purple Bracelet Silver Rectangular Gem $44 Vintage ribbon bracelet, crystal gem Silver rectangular gem Multi purple ribbon Made in USA |
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Ettika Vintage Ribbon Fuchsia Bracelet Silver Rectangular Gem $44 Vintage ribbon bracelet, crystal gem Silver rectangular gem Fuchsia ribbon Made in USA |
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Ettika Vintage Ribbon Multi-Neon Bracelet Silver Rectangular Gem $44 Vintage ribbon bracelet, crystal gem Silver rectangular gem Neon ribbon Made in USA |
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Ettika Vintage Ribbon Multi-Cream Bracelet Silver Rectangular Gem $44 Vintage ribbon bracelet, crystal gem Silver rectangular gem Multi cream ribbon Made in USA |
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Ettika Vintage Ribbon Grey Bracelet Silver Rectangular Gem $44 Vintage ribbon bracelet, crystal gem Silver rectangular gem Grey ribbon Made in USA |
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Ettika Vintage Ribbon Blue Bracelet Silver Rectangular Gem $44 Vintage ribbon bracelet, crystal gem Silver rectangular gem Blue ribbon Made in USA |
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Sterling Silver Turquoise Gem Shanked Ring - designed by Soixante Neuf $216 Soixante Neuf Sterling Silver Turquoise Gem Shanked Ring |
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Red Gem Sterling Silver Skull Belly Ring $13.99 Red Gem Sterling Silver Skull Belly Ring Chic skeleton head belly ring with dazzling gem eyes. Surgical steel belly ring navel bar designed with .925 sterling silver. This silver belly ring is nickel free. Specifications: 14 Gauge (1.6mm), 3/8" (10mm), 316L Surgical Grade Stainless Steel, .925 Sterling Silver Charm: .25" w x .5" h, Nickel Free Belly Button Ring Body Jewelry |
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Sterling Silver Red Gem Heart Nose Bone $1.99 925 Sterling Silver Red Gem Heart Nose Bone Heart nose ring with gem. This 20 gauge nose ring is made from 925 sterling . Nose piercing jewelry. 925 sterling silver nose ring. Specifications: 20 Gauge (.8mm), 7mm, .925 Sterling Silver Sterling Silver Nose Ring Body Jewelry |
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Sterling Silver Pink Gem Star Nose Bone $1.99 925 Sterling Silver Pink Gem Star Nose Bone Star nose ring with gem. This 20 gauge nose ring is made from 925 sterling . Nose piercing jewelry. 925 sterling silver nose ring. Specifications: 20 Gauge (.8mm), 7mm, .925 Sterling Silver Sterling Silver Nose Ring Body Jewelry |
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Sterling Silver Clear Gem Butterfly Nose Bone $1.99 925 Sterling Silver Clear Gem Butterfly Nose Bone Butterfly nose ring with gem. This 20 gauge nose ring is made from 925 sterling . Nose piercing jewelry. 925 sterling silver nose ring. Specifications: 20 Gauge (.8mm), 7mm, .925 Sterling Silver Sterling Silver Nose Ring Body Jewelry |
