We have adorned ourselves with jewellery since time immemorial, so has the recession impacted on the jewellery we are buying?

Undoubtedly because of the record highs in gold prices this year, there has been a down turn in the in the sales of gold jewellery with silver jewellery and beaded costume jewellery becoming ever more popular.

However to see how the market has really changed, turn on the TV and observe the female newsreader and presenters most of whom are all wearing brightly coloured  large pieces of costume jewellery. Browse through celebrity magazines and you will see the same pattern. Large beads strung on long chains in all colours and it seems the bigger and brighter the better.

Is this a case of bad times are here but I want to cheer myself up by wearing this gaudy trinket. Remember that colour can have a big affect on mood.

It’s not just at the cheaper end of the market with costume jewellery that we have seen this change. There has been a proliferation of charm jewellery with young women clambering for the latest must have bracelet which she can customise with individual beads and charms. One can only sympathise with any parent or boyfriend faced with the demand for the this latest craze as these items of jewellery don’t come cheap. By the time you have filled your bangle with those tacky charms, you will have kissed goodbye to several hundred pounds at the cheaper end or goods made in the far east. It is possible to pay into the thousands for these trinkets which are being mass produced and on sale on every high street and all over the web. Whatever happened to individuality and taste?

How quickly before this latest novelty wears off. This latest craze has sparked off a huge rush to copy these must haves and fakes are all over the internet at more realistic prices. At least shoppers can bag a bargain on items that are likely to fade out of popularity very fast as the fashion craze changes.

For those that would prefer something a little more tasteful and individual, even though times are tight, why not invest in a classy affordable item that will last for many years and won’t date. There are still many small independent designers in the UK producing beautiful quality hand crafted silver jewellery at prices to suit all budgets. In the UK we have lost much of our manufacturing base. lets not lose our jewellery designers.

Written by John Lewis

Of Love2Have

Love2have specialises in quality handcrafted designer jewellery made here in the UK by small independent designers.

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In ancient times the wearing of a charm bracelet was worn to ward off evil spirits and were said to bring good luck. Today however their seen as more of a fashion statement as different ands as individual as the person wearing them. Solders in world war 11 were known to have brought them home for their nearest and dearest as a sign of their devotion.

In 2001 the trend for charm bracelets changed. Instead of the usual type with the charms dangling from the bracelet the new Italian charms were made more modular in shape. As we all know the Italians are well known for their fashion since and exquisite taste and their jewellery certainly lives up to that for e.g. the Pandora charm is a beautiful example.

As many as seventeen charms can be worn although the usual amount is seven.  The bracelets are made from stretchy material and fit the average person’s wrist easily.

The price range can vary. With the Italian range u can expect to pay anything from $18 to$ 50.A free charm is usually given for free with the first purchase. The charms cans be snapped to remove and change. Some of the world’s most famous designer names can be bought names such as Louis Vuitton, and Juicy Couture, to name but a few. The design of each bracelet can be made as individual as the person wearing it be it. 18k Gold or stainless steel beads or charms Murano glass the colours and shapes are endless the only limit on these beautiful creations is on your own imagination.

Check out the links and learn more about pandora charm bracelets and italian charm bracelets.

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