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