subject: Handmade Necklaces With Unique Beads Define Today's Trend In Jewelry [print this page] Though diamonds and gold will never be out of fashion, today's trends in jewelry are firmly occupying the realm of fun, creative, and even funky pieces that are all the more valued when they are handmade and unique. Economy is also trendy these days with ostentatious materialism increasingly thought to be a bit gauche, gaudy and definitively dated. This puts beaded jewelry at the top of the current trend list for style and economy combined in jewelry selections for women of all ages.
Beads have been used in jewelry from the beginning of time for self adornment and to display rank within a community. Many of the same natural materials used in ancient times in jewelry pieces are still used today and are equally valued for their timeless and essential beauty. Colored stones and crystals, polished with sand to a gleaming finish have been used in necklaces, head dresses, bracelets, and more. Today most of these beautiful stones and crystals are available and affordable to all regardless of a limited budget.
There are many gifted jewelry designers today creating beaded masterpieces that are affordable enough to enjoy a complete jewelry wardrobe. With almost limitless colors and designs from casual to formal, there are handmade necklaces, bracelets, and earrings that will transform the simple black dress or slacks and blouse into an uncommon statement of style and taste. Jewelry pieces designed to make the most of different materials combined together in a unique and beautiful way stand apart to make the everyday something special.
Those with an eye for design who enjoy the hunt for unusual and unique beads have found making handmade beaded jewelry to be a relaxing and rewarding hobby. Whether it's creating handmade necklace, bracelet, and earring sets to go with new outfits or to transform existing pieces, or creating designs for friends and family members to be given as gifts, the art of beading is an understandably popular hobby. With skill and a gift for fine design, many take beaded jewelry creation to the professional level, selling their pieces online and at craft and jewelry shows.
Creating beautiful jewelry doesn't have to be expensive. There are many sources of beautiful yet economical beads and supplies. Many find treasures at garage and estate sales in old jewelry that can be taken apart and repurposed into new trendy pieces. An exquisite pendant necklace can be created with one fine gemstone mixed with complimentary, inexpensive glass beads. Beaded jewelry is limited only by the imagination.
