Rhinestone Earrings For Any Outfit

By Marci Glover


Accessories are an important part of making any outfit take on the attitude one wishes to convey. A simple black dress can be perfect for a classy affair, appropriate for a funeral, a great look for the office or become the ultimate party attire all based on things like hair style, jewelry, shoes and scarves. Adding a pair of rhinestone earrings can make the whole ensemble complete.

This style of accessory has a lot versatile potential. Chooses in color, design and size can make provide one with a classically understated look or a flamboyant display of glitz and glamor. For centuries, and in many cultures, ear adornments of many types such as hoops, studs, dangles and a variety of interesting designs, has been a staple part of fashion.

Rhinestones are a terrific medium to be used in accessorizing. They are made in such a way that they can near perfectly mimic most any precious or semi-precious gemstone, or imagine a completely unique stone. This allows the jeweler a lot of room to get creative with their designs.

These stones can be constructed from a couple of different substances such as plastic, paste, crystal and glass. Each medium has its own list of advantages and disadvantages. The versatility in materials means that the range of products produced are appropriate for individuals in all age groups and of many style preferences.

Those products of the lowest quality are the ones constructed of paste or plastic. Their primary purposes are as play jewelry for children, pieces for craft projects and for other situations that do not necessarily call for a look of authenticity. Because neither of these materials have any light refracting properties, the gems may have a vibrant hue, though they will not put forth any real sparkle.

At the middle of the scale in price, color, clarity and quality are the stones made from glass. They retain color well and are more resistant to breakage and scratches than acrylics and pastes, but the only way to get any kind of sparkle is to apply a backing of some metallic substance since the medium can not refract the light. This type is perfect for advanced crafting projects and costume jewelry.

At the top of the product line are the stones that are cut from actual lead crystals because of their ability to be crafted into something that looks so much like the real thing that most people can not tell the difference. One thing that makes them desirable is the fact that they do refract light and give off a radiant sparkle. Though they do cost a fair amount more than the other types of rhinestones, they allow people to have accessories that look like genuine gems at prices that are still affordable.

There is a virtually endless supply of design possibilities with such a wide range of products from which to pull. Whether used as quiet accents or as bright focal points, accessories made from these stones can be the defining touch on any outfit. These items are made from a vast enough array of materials that there is something for every budget, occasion, taste and need.




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