Handmade Authentic

Handmade Jewelry Adds Everyday Chic

Resist the temptation to buy little knock-off baubles and bangles as you buy new out-fits. Shop more carefully and aggressively for handmade jewelry that will accent your outfits and make a powerful statement about your values. Of course, heirloom jewelry ought to come from reputable upscale jewelers, who can certify gemstones’ authenticity and precious metals’ carat weight. Those pieces represent investments in meaningful occasions and feelings too deep for words. For everyday wear, however, consider far more reasonable investment in handmade jewelry by local artisans. Enjoy the look and feel of a unique piece that accents your signature style, making a strong statement about your fashion sense and vale for your local arts scene. Shop the catalogues. Buy from local artists. If you subscribe to “Sundance,” “Crow’s Nest,” and “Anthropolgie” catalogues, you inevitably see heart-meltingly wonderful pieces of handmade jewelry—especially in sterling silver and semi-precious stones. You probably have the same “wish I had it” sensations as you browse their websites. When you see pieces you like, do not wait for mail order or shipping; instead, clip the pictures and consult a local artisan, who undoubtedly can craft a piece much like the one you must have. See if your city has a local arts cooperative, or check with a local art museum to connect with networks of local crafters, who will feel thrilled you have recognized their work. If you also produce original craft items, you may arrange to barter some of your work for pieces of your favorite handmade jewelry. A little something extra in the gift bag When you purchase little gifts for your friends and family, take time to add a handmade bracelet or necklace to the gift bag. Especially if you are giving a simple, plain sweater or blouse as a gift, take the extra time to accessorize it with a well-chosen piece of handmade jewelry, making both the gift and the ensemble extra memorable. If your gift recipient has pierced ears, an unusual pair of chandelier earrings always will add a little extra thought and surprise to your gift. As you shop art shows, county fairs, and crafts fairs for special handmade items, you will discover both that prices remain low and that they often are negotiable. Before you begin bargaining for a lower price, however, think about the time and effort the artist has invested in the piece. Although the materials may have cost relatively little, the artistry may have cost hours of exquisite, precise crafting. The more delicate and precise the workmanship, the less you want to insult the artist by treating the handmade piece as if it were a bargain basement sweatshop knock-off. A perfect keepsake If your shopping inspires you to try your own hand at jewelry-making, more than 100 well-designed and nicely developed websites can show you the tools and materials you need to get started in the jeweler’s art and craft. A very little investment can launch an entire new cottage industry or lifetime passion for you, and your own pieces of handmade jewelry will become priceless keepsakes for your family and friends.

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Naylas if an online store selling handmade jewellery. Nayla Haroun creates stunning swarovski crystal jewelry pieces, amongst others..

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