Men's Fashion Bracelet

The introduction of ID bracelets by Speidel Corporation in the 1950s heralded a new era of bracelets for men. The bracelet as men’s jewelry remained a craze till late 1960s, after which it became a regular style symbol.

Compare to ladies' bracelet, men's bracelet are much simpler. Men often wear more of a cuff-style bracelet that have minimal or no accents. Simple bracelets make a huge difference on a man's outfit because they enhance a man's fashion.

In the picture Marc Anthony is wearing a bracelet made from mixes black diamonds with shining silver giving a touch of mystery and luxury.

The most common materials used for men's bracelet are stainless steel, leather, magnetic metal, and sterling silver. Bracelets are also available in materials like tungsten, carbon fiber, platinum and titanium.


Stainless Steel Bracelet

Stainless steel bracelet suits the heavy duty styles such European bracelet style. These are made either from stainless steel alone or sometimes with black carbon fiber. You can get contemporary designs to sleek styles, both signifying men as strong and powerful


Leather Bracelet

Leather bracelet make men look ruggedly handsome. Some of the common designs are braided genuine leather bracelets, Ruby Celtic cross leather bracelet, studded wristband (studded with your favorite gemstones), fish style non-dyed Christian bracelet, Dove Dyed in leather bracelet and many more.


Magnetic Bracelet

Magnetic bracelet normally comes in strands of two or three or more, depending on what the wearer likes. The black matte finished strands are connected by polished connectors in gold plated cobalt magnets. The other common styles are gold and silver bricks attached by neodymium north magnets, Magnetic chain link fence styled bracelet, gold and silver fury magnetic bracelets (designed like the strap of watches) etc. most of these designs come with clasp closure and suit a wrist of any size.


Sterling Silver Bracelets

Sterling silver barcelets are the most exquisite of materials used for bracelets. Although these are harder to maintain than most other bracelet materials, these men’s bracelets impart a class and image to the wearer like no other. Most of these come with link clasps and are intricately designed, without compromising on the manliness of the wearer. Other metals common used with sterling silver bracelets are gold, platinum and yellow gold. ~ dLoewi ~


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Celebrity in style with pearl

Pearls always elevate an outfit to a certain sophistication and status that other jewelry cannot achieve, according to dLoewi.

The classic string of pearls is getting an instant update. Layering long pearl necklaces with metal chains or with even more pearl strands of different sizes give a funky mix-and-match vibe. Some artists, such as Katherine Heigl, Jamie Lynn Sigler, Sandra Bullock, and Rihanna, do a fabulous job at pairing simple pearl necklaces, long pearl necklaces, and chunky pearl necklaces with the right outfit.
In various public appearances, Heigl channels the Hollywood glamour of the 50’s and 60’s with a modern twist. To show off the elegance of her timeless pearls, Heigl has been seen wearing a classic up-doo to harmonize with the circular show stoppers. She is a master at accessorizing both hair and jewelry to complement one another. For The Ugly Truth movie premier, Heigl radiated in a multi-stranded chunky pearl necklace along with her Lanvin dress.

Rihanna is another artist who has an extreme sense of style. She showed up at the London premiere of Inglorious Bastards wearing, about a thousand layered pearl necklaces. Rihanna took pearls to the edge by piling them on in varying sizes and lengths.

When wearing a pearl necklace, it is important that everyone see the entire arrangement from front to back. Subtle pearl shine is hard to come by, so make sure to show it off all the way around your neck. Keeping hair down takes away your pearls from the fancy fashion.

Pearl jewelries truly bring an element of the past to the present and are great for any occasion, big or small, move premier or movie date night. Pearl jewelries are classic and beautiful. Celebrities and ordinary folks reach the same level of beauty, with or without millions of fans, once that pearl necklace is clasped and glowing delicately around our necks.

Guide to buy fashion jewelry

Jewelry that suits your style

~ dLoewi ~ Affordable fashion jewelry isn't difficult to find. There are plenty of places to shop for attractive jewelry. You can save money on all types of jewelry, classic gemstone pieces that you'll wear year-after-year and less pricey costume jewelry that might only be hot for a couple of seasons. Tuck those trendy pieces away though, because nearly everything comes back around again.


Fashion jewelry

Fashion jewelry is sometimes referred to as costume jewelry because it began in the form of jewels pasted onto theatrical costumes.

Nowaday fashion jewelry features the creative elements that add interest to everyday clothes. When you're tossing clothes and fashion accessories onto the bed, trying to put together an outfit, and you need just one more bit of sparkle or punch of color, throw some fashion jewelry into the mix.

Fashion jewelry includes the must-have jewelry of the moment and the unique fashion designs that accentuate personal style. Fashion accessories and designer jewelry can reflect the latest trends or vintage designs that outlast the whims of fashion. Trendy jewelry and accessories are available under many designer brand names too. Designer jewelry can be intricate and dramatic or simple and elegant. Most important, fashion jewelry is designed to be worn with just about anything.

Fashion jewelry is becoming so popular due to several reasons.

1. She can take her fancy jewelry on vacation; no longer fear theft or misplacing her favorite pieces when she is away from home.
2. She doesn’t need to purchase expensive insurance for her jewelry.
3. Jewelry is an accessory and is fashion; if she becomes bored with it after several years, she can put it in her drawer with no guilt that she has spent thousands of dollars.


Buy Jewelry

Large department stores often have hefty markdowns on fashion jewelry, especially when the next season's shipments are just in or about to arrive. Sales racks are always an excellent place to find trendy jewelry, and the majority of styles don't typically change too much from one season to the next.

Online auctions like eBay can be a good source of affordable jewelry. Always check a seller's feedback ratings and be sure to consider shipping costs before placing a bid as some sellers inflate shipping costs to increase profits.

The internet is packed with jewelry online-stores selling everything from inexpensive trinkets to high-end gemstone jewelry. And while their wares are very different, they nearly all have occasional or ongoing sales. Crafter sites like Etsy are an excellent source of hand-crafted jewelry and other items. Users are allowed to rate their purchases, giving potential buyers a heads-up on a seller's products and customer service practices.

As you buy online, don't forget to check shipping costs and be sure to review refund and replacement policies so that you'll know what to expect if an item goes missing during transit.


Base vs. Precious Metals

Nearly all costume jewelry is made from a base metal. That's a term used to describe a substance that does not contain a precious metal like gold or sterling silver.

Metals used in less expensive jewelry can be coated with a precious metal. Gold filled jewelry has a thicker, more durable gold layer than gold plated pieces. You'll encounter some sterling silver plated jewelry, but if an ad says "silver plated," the coating is probably not the more desirable sterling.

Costume jewelry from well known designers can be pricey; you're paying for a name, and not necessarily quality components.


Lab Created Gemstones

Lab created (synthetic) gemstones won't necessarily fall into the cheap jewelry category, but their styles typically cost less than jewelry containing the same-sized gems that were found in nature. Lab created gems have all of the characteristics of a genuine stone, but with one difference; they are sometimes more perfect, with excellent clarity and color. Much of the birthstone jewelry you'll encounter is made from synthetic gems.

Treated gemstones can be a money-saving option. These gemstones are nature-created gems that been enhanced to improve their appearance. Reputable jewelers always disclose that gemstones were either treated or synthesized in a lab.

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Understanding your pearls

Pearl is the birthstone for the month of June and it is generally accepted as the wedding anniversary gemstone for the 3rd and 30th years or marriage. The pearl has been a symbol of sacred power and the goddess of love for hundreds of years. In the ancient Mediterranean world, shells and pearls were often symbols for the great goddesses. As the pearl is born from the oyster so was Aphrodite born from a marine conch.

According to dLoewi.com Pearls are an organic gem, called organic because they are created by living creatures. Each pearl begins its existence as a piece of grit or other particle that makes its way into the shell of a marine or freshwater mollusk, some types of oysters and clams. A defense mechanism kicks-in and coats the particle with layer after layer of a substance called nacre, or mother-of-pearl1, which eventually becomes thick enough to form a pearl.

Pearl Origin

Natural Pearls
Natural pearls are formed when an accidental intruder enters a mollusk's shell and continuous layers of nacre grow like onion skins around the particle. Natural pearls vary in shape depending on the shape of the piece being coated.

Natural pearls have always been considered rare and are quite expensive. They are usually sold by carat weight. Most natural pearls on today's market are vintage pearls.

Cultured Pearls
Like natural pearls, cultured pearls grow inside of a mollusk, but with human intervention. A shell is carefully opened and an object is inserted. Shapes of objects vary, depending on the final shape of pearl that's desired.

Over time the object becomes coated with layers of nacre. The depth of the nacre coating depends on the type of mollusk involved, the water it lives in, and how long the intruder is left in place before being harvested. As nacre thickness increases, so does the quality and durability of the cultured pearl.

Cultured pearls are sold by their size in millimeters.

Saltwater Pearls
Saltwater pearls originate within a saltwater mollusk. Saltwater pearls can be either natural or cultured.

Freshwater Pearls
Freshwater pearls grow inside of a freshwater mollusk — one that lives in a river or a lake.

Pearl Shape

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and this is certainly true when it comes to Pearl shapes. Pearls are natural organic substances, they can occur in a wide variety of shapes, many of which are quite unique and interesting. The round pearls you most commonly seen and are by no means the only shape in which pearls are found!

Perfectly round pearls are actually quite rare. The eventual shape of the pearl is determined by a number of highly variable factors which occur inside the oyster as the pearl is developing. The pearl often assumes the same shape as its nucleus (the irritant which was placed inside the oyster to initiate the formation of the pearl). If the nucleus is not perfectly round, the resulting pearl is likely to reflect this irregularity. The pearl's positioning within the oyster also plays a role in determining its shape. For example If the pearl develops against the shell, it will become more flattened on that side.

There are three broad categories that pearl experts divide Pearls into, based on their characteristics:

Spherical pearls: These pearls are round, which is traditionally the most desirable shape. They are the "classic" pearl shape that is most familiar. The rounder the pearl, the more expensive its price tag.

Symmetrical pearls: This type include pear shaped pearls and other shapes that have symmetry from one side to another, but are not round.

Baroque pearls: Barouque pearls are irregularly shaped pearls. They are often the least expensive category of pearls, but are unique and quite beautiful.

Within the three broad shape categories, pearls can be classified into seven basic shapes:

Round: Round pearls are perfectly spherical -- the shape most people think of when they think of a pearl. Because of their relative rarity and "classic" nature, they are highly desirable. Round pearls fall into the spherical category.

Near-Round: These pearls are not perfectly round. Instead, they are slightly flattened or elongated, rather than being a perfect sphere. Nonetheless, they are so nearly perfect that they, too, are classified as spherical.

Oval: These pearls are shaped like an oval -- narrower at the ends than they are in the center. Ovals are categorized as a symmetrical shape.

Button: Button pearls are flattened to some degree, making them resemble a button or perhaps a disk rather than a perfect sphere. These pearls are often used in earrings, where the flattened side can be attached to the setting. Buttons are also categorized as symmetrical.

Drop: Drop pearls are pear or teardrop shaped. The drop can either be "long" or "short," depending on its proportions. These pearls make attractive earrings or pendants. This is also a symmetrical shape.

Semi-baroque: These pearls are slightly irregular in their shape. For example, a pearl which might otherwise be considered an oval, button, or drop pearl, but which is not symmetrical in nature, would be considered semi-baroque. Semi-baroque pearls fall into the baroque category of shapes.

Baroque: This is a pearl which is both non-symmetrical and irregular in shape. The baroque pearl can be purely abstract in its shape, or it can resemble a cross, stick, or some other shape.

Within these basic categories and definitions, there can be many variations. Some pearls, for example, develop with one or more grooves or rings encircling them. These pearls are known as ringed or circled. This adjective can be attached to the primary shape in order to more fully describe the pearl, such as "circled round" or "ringed oval."

The shape of the pearl is one of several factors which determine its quality and value. Round and near-round pearls are the most valuable, because of their rarity. Symmetrical shapes are generally considered to be more desirable than baroque shapes. Baroques, however, can be extremely unique, thus increasing their desirability more than might be expected based on their shape alone.