Friday, January 14, 2011

The Latest Trends Without Busting Your Budget

Costume jewelry rings can appeal to your quirky side too. Carved pieces can depict all kinds of scenes, from the serene to naughty.



Jeweled recreations of animals, including frogs, fish, insects, snakes, monkeys, and more, are also popular on these oversized rings. Items like playing cards, dice, sports insignias, and other hobby related themes are sometimes incorporated in ring design.



When paired with smart modern clothing, even these unusual ring designs can work in real life. They are great conversation starters when networking and help others to remember you more readily. There are even vintage inspired pieces that throw back decades or centuries to a trend that defined a time period.



Some costume jewelry rings are designed by fine jewelry crafters as a less expensive alternative to their high end lines. In this case, they are usually made at a very high quality with best materials. They are typically less trendy and more classic in design, echoing the fine jewelry of the day. These can be made of materials such as sterling silver and semi-precious stones.



Ordinary people can have red carpet celebrity looks for far less than the originals would cost. These less expensive rings are also a great gift to commemorate an occasion or as a remembrance of someone who has passed away.