Earrings And Finger Rings: Style And A Balanced Budget

The creation of Earrings and Finger Rings

Jewelry has been around almost since recorded time, and not always in precious metals and jewels.

They were made using whatever was handy, including vines, bones, and wood. Today, we are still doing the same thing. The pieces created are a lot more artistic than a bone hanging from a vine around the neck, and can still be made with easy to come by items and products and are relatively inexpensive.

Costume jewelry has a special place among us. There are those who are allergic to some precious metals. They would not be able to wear jewelry if it were not for of costume jewelry.

Materials used in the making of Earrings:

The materials used in making earrings are almost endless. Most earrings need metal to hold onto your ear, but the items you can attach to that metal are almost limitless. The most popular products used in making earrings are plastic, glass, resin, wood, beads, aluminum, copper, nickel, hemp, nylon, bamboo, and even feathers.

Earrings: Types and Styles

* Wood Earrings: Come in various sizes, shapes, styles and shades. Some have metal inlays; others are delicately carved and colored or textured.

* Stone Earrings: Earrings made of stones in varying shapes, colors, sizes and types set in stylish patterns and designs to suit your style.

* Resin Earrings: Molded into many shapes, sizes and colors (with the addition of dyes to the resin) to fit any wardrobe.

* Bone Earrings: These are usually made in combination with beads, metal, etc. The bone is handcrafted and engraved before it is sealed and becomes the finished product.

* Metal Earrings: Some are all metal - intricately carved, either by machine or hand, and some are combined with beads, stones, etc.

* Beaded Earrings: Beaded Earrings are made in many colors and designs from which to choose. Some are long and colorful and some are shorter. Something for everyones taste and style. The beads can be metal, glass, plastic, wood, etc.

* Crystal Earrings: delicately laced together, combined to make a beautiful design.

* Bamboo Earrings: Are very delicate looking bamboo pieces, combined with metal. Very delicate and graceful looking.

Materials used in making Finger Rings:

Finger rings can be made from many materials. You will find them made from bone, resin, metal, plastic, beads, etc., and combinations of these.

Finger Rings: Types and Styles

Bone Finger Rings come in various shapes, sizes and design styles.

Ethinic Finger Rings, made from wood or bone, painted in intricate patterns.

Resin Finger Rings are in many colors and shapes. Some encircled in various metals and colors and some are adjustable to fit any size.

Wooden Finger Rings are also versatile as they come in many shapes, shades and types of wood. Some of these pieces are delicately carved and others have textures or color tones to compliment any wardrobe, taste or style.

Keep your earrings and finger rings sparkling and your skin irritant free.

1. Keep your jewelry clean and tarnish-free by washing (not soaking) in mild, soapy water. Dry thoroughly before being stored.

2. If you are buying the item for someone else, try to find out if they are allergic to certain metals, etc., or keep an eye on the skin in that area for a day or so, to make sure. Some are even allergic to gold or silver plating.

These items are mostly made in the China, The United States, India, Thailand and Italy.