When we talk about jewellery only gold, diamonds, silver and platinum click our minds. However, this is not the case any more. The trend has altogether changed and junk jewellery, popularly known as funky jewellery, imitation jewellery, bling jewellery, modern jewellery or fashion jewellery is in. More exotic jewellery was probably made for wealthy people indicating social status.
HISTORY The middle or the lower class yearned to have beautiful but affordable jewellery, and this desire was realized on time. And it was born with the machine-age or the industrial revolution. All this made possible the production of carefully executed pieces of beautiful and admired antique pieces. Costume jewellery has been part of our culture from the last 300 years. In 1700s cheap glass jewellery was made. It was almost after a century, in the 1800s, costume jewellery made of semi precious material came into the market. The practice of using semi precious material made the jewellery available even for common people as it was cheap, disposable and which could go with a specific outfit.
MATERIALS USED Artificial jewellery is made of materials including metals, glass, plastic, and fake or artificial stones; and sometimes precious stones and gems, in the case of valuable jewellery. Various materials are used to manufacture or hand craft exclusive jewellery pieces. Some of the widely used materials are: Leather, Beads, Bone and Horn, Brass, Resin, Paper, Glass, Terracotta, Clay, Plastic, ceramic, stainless steel, Shells, Jute, Sterling silver and various other metals.
ITS LIKING and ADVANTAGES Different types of fashion jewellery pieces are in trend among all be it a middle-aged lady or a college going girl. Exotic materials and innovative designing are used for creating beautiful and eye catching jewellery pieces. Shell jewellery is also very popular these days. Sterling silver pendants with different attractive designs of cartoons, flowers, and embossed letters are a craze among all ages. Beautifully cut glass jewellery is used in combination with other materials for a glittering effect. Casual jewellery is worn on a daily basis and is available in a large number of designs and materials satisfying personal tastes. Casual costume jewellery can be worn for long hours as they are made of durable material which does not lose its shine and sheer.
Junk jewellery is flawlessly fit for all kinds of festivities and functions and can be worn with both modern as well as traditional outfits. It is available in large, ornamental patterns as well as in simple and sober designs. Antique jewellery, oxidized, silver and gold-plated, stone-studded jewelries can be found anywhere. It is available from bangles, earrings and nose pins to armlets, necklaces, anklets and even stylish toe rings.
AVAILABILITY Junk jewellery is now available in every part of the country and it is sold online also.
It is in high demand globally. Asian countries like India, China get lot of business from outside and are major exporters of junk jewellery to USA, Australia and UK, in which there is a tremendous preference for this kind of jewellery. The chief reasons behind the rising popularity of junk jewellery are because of its various colors and array of designs, light weightiness and off course its affordability.