Rhinestone Earrings For All Occasions

By Marissa Velazquez


Jewelry is a special way to symbolize a special relationship or to commemorate a treasured memory or event. Wearing various pieces is also a great way to give an outfit that little something extra that just pulls the whole ensemble together. A sparkling pair of rhinestone earrings, a beautiful necklace or a set of bangles can do a lot towards setting the mood of one's overall look.

Throughout history, women have used many different materials to fashion decorative pieces to adorn their bodies. Some jewelry is designed to show a relationship status such as being a mother or as a symbol of marriage. For the most part, accessories are simply worn to feel good or to obtain a particular look, anything from simple and understated to incredibly elaborate.

Many ladies prefer pieces made from quality metals such as gold and silver, sometimes accented by precious or semi-precious stones for sparkling impact. Rubies, sapphires, amethyst, emeralds and diamonds are some of the more popular gems used in jewelry but they can be fairly pricey. Cubic Zirconia and rhinestones are two affordable substitution options available.

These artificially made stones can be crafted with a high level of quality that makes them nearly identical to their genuine inspirations though they do not cost as much. Rhinestones an be made from several materials, including glass, paste, acrylic and crystals which means they are available in various levels of quality and price ranges. Practically anyone can afford to be flashy using this accent option.

Originally, all of these artificial gems were created by cutting the stones that were found along the banks of the Rhine river with multiple facets to refract the light. Today they can be made by molding plastic or glass into the desired shape and coating the flattened back with a powdered metal to get the necessary reflective property. They can also be cut from high quality quartz crystal for a more authentic appearance.

Wearing accessories made with this type of sparkling stone allows everyone the opportunity to dress up in high glitz fashion. These items come in a several degrees of quality, the crystals manufactured by the Swarovski company are undisputed best products available in this genre. Each individual piece is hand cut from the finest quartz with such precision that they are nearly identical in appearance to their genuine counterparts.

They are also much more durable than any other option. High quality quartz is quite hard so it does not break, crack, scuff or cloud up as most other materials are prone to do. The sparkle generated by well cut crystals is so impressive that most people find it difficult to determine whether or not they are actual gemstones without close inspection.

It is not necessary to spend a lot of money on genuine gemstones in order to get a beautiful piece of jewelry with impressive sparkle. Rhinestone earrings and other accessories of this sort can be designed in both simple and elaborate settings to suit the varied tastes and needs of practically anyone. High quality replicas can provide a lot of glitz and glamor at a more affordable cost.




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