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Rhinestone Earrings Show Much Versatility

By Marci Glover


Part of building a complete outfit is choosing accessories that bring out the mood one is trying to convey. Through the additions of shoes, jewelery and hairstyle, a plain black dress may be transformed from conservative to sultry to festive in no time at all. The right design choice of rhinestone earrings can be most effective at completing the ensemble.

This type of accessory can provide many versatile looks. Available in a variety of sizes, designs and colors, these baubles can just be simple accents or they may become focal points of the ensemble. In forms such as studs, dangles, hoops and a myriad of creative styles, ear adornments have been a fashion staple through the ages.

Rhinestones are a great way to create beautiful accessories. They can be made simply to add a pop of color, styled to be practically identical to valuable gemstones or molded into something completely unique. With such range, a jeweler can get very creative with their design ideas.

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.

Stones made from glass fall into the middle range in most aspects, including clarity, color, quality and price. They hold color very well, do not break or scratch as easily as their paste or plastic counterparts, and though they also have no refractive properties, adding a metallic backing backing to this type of gem will give a it a bit more sparkle. This type is popular in costume jewelry and advanced crafts.

Stones of the best quality and highest clarity are formed from lead crystal, which can be cut in such a way that the finished product can be so like a genuine gemstone that only the trained eye can tell the difference. Part of what makes these so impressive is that they do have natural refractive properties which generate an amazing amount of sparkle. They are more expensive than the other choices, however they are an affordable way to get the look of authenticity without the high price tag.

With so many different types of stones available, there are an endless amount of possible accessory designs. An outfit may be pulled together in a completed look whether the gems are used to simply accent a base piece, or are intended to serve as the primary focus. The full range of construction materials means that there are rhinestones in most any price range, styles to complement all types of fashions and a look that makes even the most demanding individual satisfied.




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