Designer Costume Jewelry

                                               Designer Costume Jewelry

         Everyone sees the jewels that celebrities adorn from Harry Winston and the likes. We can try to replicate the trends by this new term.  "Designer costume jewelry” is often used to refer to two things. It can mean jewelry pieces designed and produced by a famous designer that are not made with fine jewelry materials like precious stones, gold, and platinum. Usually, these pieces are not made of faux gems or gold, but of other, more creative materials like leather, fabric and stones that were chosen by a designer costume jeweler for aesthetic appeal. The term is also used to refer to designer-inspired costume jewelry made of faux gold and gemstones that are produced by fast-fashion outlets in an attempt to emulate or imitate popular designer jewelry pieces. Technically, though, designer-inspired pieces should always be clearly labeled as such, and not as “designer jewelry,” direct knockoffs are never cute, inspiration is though :) Anyway... 
          Designer costume jewelry, a branch of designer fashion jewelry, does not usually feature traditional fine jewelry items like engagement rings, wedding bands, or diamond stud earrings. Instead, you’ll find unique and creative pieces utilizing unusual metals like titanium, stainless steel, or copper, and exotic materials like leather, beads, crystals, enamel, fabric, and even plastic. I do not wear much jewelry, so I had to do a little internet browsing myself. So, I'll share my findings.  For example, a stainless steel and purple leather woven bracelet by designer Chloe costs under $300 on bluefly.com, while a pair of huge square stud earrings made of bright enamel and gold-plated zinc by Kate Spade are only $78 at Neiman Marcus. However, a pair of woven cable studs made of 18-karat gold and set with 1.55 total carat weight of pavé diamonds by David Yurman costs $7,900 at the same store.
        Unlike knockoffs or faux precious jewelry, designer costume jewelry will look classy and appropriate.  Rather than mimicking the look of a  celebrity with huge faux diamonds that can look fake or tacky, you can embrace your own personal style and find creative, unique costume jewelry pieces by the designers you already love. I've read that this year's costume jewelry trends have gone wild, from textured, contrasting metal bracelets that are worn stacked up in sets on the arm, to oversized cocktail rings set with interesting minerals like mother-of-pearl and lapis. 
            So, you don't need to have diamonds to look great. Treat yourself to a designer costume piece from a designer you already love. Trust me, you'll be happy :0