We can't help but watch as our favorite actresses and pop stars mix and match jewelry to create unique looks that are fashion forward and fabulous. One of the top trends we've noticed is the wearing of multiple pendant necklaces of different lengths and shapes. With so many options to choose from, it's easy to create a one-of-a-kind everyday look.

Lucky charm pendant necklaces are hot right now. Some of the most popular designs are the classic four leaf clover, the fortune cookie and the horseshoe charm, which has adorned the necks of trendsetters from Cameron Diaz to Sarah Jessica Parker on Sex in the City. Whether these necklaces really bring luck is up for debate, but one thing's for sure - the starlets who wear them sure look great!

A personalized pendant is always a nice touch. Rachel Bilson wears an engraved one around her neck, while other styles include letter cut outs and handwritten scripted names. These necklaces are versatile enough to be worn with anything in your closet and make a great gift. Eva Longoria Parker even has a number 8 pendant, which is her husband's basketball jersey number. Any necklace that holds special meaning is always at the top of our list of fashion 'Dos'

This year, peace sign jewelry is making a comeback, in the form of dainty charms and pendant necklaces. For an updated twist on this 60s fad, try a necklace with guitar and peace sign charms, a peace dog tag pendant or one engraved with the Chinese symbol for peace. Good intentions abound, you'll look a little boho chic while you're stylin' around town.

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Body Jewelry is a Lovely Look

Gold is a symbol of prosperity, and that means that a lot of people want it for their jewelry. They wear it for earrings, necklaces, and bracelets, and now they are wearing it for their body jewelry – including nose, lip, eyebrow, and belly button piercings. But is what you're buying really gold? If it's not, it could make you sick. It's generally recommended that you get eighteen karat gold, too, because ten or fourteen karat gold has a lot of impurities that aren't good for you. They have more nickel in them along with other metals, and that means that you have a higher chance of being allergic to them. Eighteen karat gold is about seventy-five percent pure, so an allergy to it would be unlikely. The only other gold that you can buy easily is twenty-four karat, but that's considered 'pure' gold, and it's very expensive. Most people don't want to, or can't, pay that kind of money, so eighteen karat is their best option. It's possible to have an allergic reaction to this jewelry, but it's very unlikely. When buying gold body jewelry, the best thing to do is buy from a reputable source so you know what you're getting.

guru jewelry tips is marked with the karat information, so check to see if you can locate that information. If you can't you most likely have gold plated jewelry and that's not something you want to put into your body. Even people who don't have allergies to base metals like nickel can still have a reaction to the inexpensive metals they use for these pieces of jewelry, so avoiding them is really the safest and best choice. They can cause discomfort, swelling, and infection even in piercings that are already healed up. If you aren't sure where the jewelry came from or what karat it is, it's better to avoid it and get something else. If you can't afford eighteen karat jewelry, stick to silver or something else that doesn't have a lot of base metal in it and that won't give you a reaction. Then buy eighteen karat gold body jewelry when you can afford it.

Body Jewelry

Body Jewelry PiercingSince ancient times body jewelry has been a part of the culture and heritage of different religions. It has been known to be an essential part of the clothing and appearance of the people in many regions of the world. At different parts of time through the centuries it was also used to signify the class demarcations prevalent in society at that point of time.

How ever in recent times it has acquired a new dimension. Body jewelry has never been in such high demand. The human body is not merely a body, it is a piece of art which has its own innate beauty and body jewelry is the perfect way to enhance the beauty of your body. Not only can you decorate your body with it, but you can also use it to bring into focus certain parts of your body or to enhance the beauty of certain parts.

Body jewelry items are usually for particular places on the human body. These more common places for body jewelry include the nose, eyebrow, nipple, ear lobes and naval, along with ear plugs (both curved and straight barbells). As fashion trends keep changing, the various parts where you can use body jewelry and the manner in which you can use it also keeps changing.

Nose body jewelry comes either in the classic captive circular barbell, or in the form of a nose screw. The nose screw can either be jeweled or plain, depending upon your preference. Eyebrow body jewelry is similar to that of the nose, in the sense that the eyebrow body jewelry also has the small captive barbell. This is now being made with a dangling, sparkling charm to hang from the upper most part of your eyebrow barbell. The eyebrow body jewelry can be either curved or straight with a charm of any style or color dangling from the top.

Nipple and naval body jewelry is one of the more popular types of body jewelry, it sis especially popular amongst the youth or the more adventurous in spirit. Nipple body jewelry includes the nipple barbells and the nipple shields. Naval body jewelry designs are also endless.

Whatever kind of body jewelry you use or wear it is important to keep some pointers in mind. Such as what kind of material is that specific body jewelry made off, is your skin allergic to it and is the piercing for the body jewelry done in a sterile and antiseptic environment.

This kind of jewelry is available for almost every conceivable part of your body. There are endless styles, designs, colors and textures in which body jewelry is made. What ever your budget, whether it is low end or high end; body jewelry is available in every range to suit your pocket as well as your tastes.

Body jewelry is not merely a decorative fixture; it is also a personal style statement. You can use it to bring attention or to take away attention from a specific part of your body. It is quite in vogue these days and has been in existence since time immemorial. If you have the attitude and the panache you can carry of any kind of body jewelry.

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The Types Of Belly Button Piercing Used Today

Depending on what kind of navel you have will tell the piercer what way to pierce you navel. There are different ways for the many different kinds of looks and different kinds of navels. Many people believe there is only one type of piercing you can get. But there are actually several and you may want to get one, two, or all of them. Look at some pictures either on line or on the web and see which piercing would best suit you and look good on you. You can then find a reputable piercer and go have the piercing done.

14K solid yellow gold belly button ring

Some people get their navel pierced for the look or to have their own special spot for their own special jewelry that no one else can see unless the person wants them to. There are several different ways of having your belly pierced. Some of these depend on the size of your belly and whether your navel is an “innie” or an “outie.” There are also top and bottom piercings as well as on the sides. There is about every type of piercing for any desire out there.

Belly button ring with big jeweled heart

“Innie” piercings are the most common type of piercing for the belly. The needle is pushed through the skin right above the navel plug. If you are in shape and have the right shape to your abdomen, these piercings will look great. Otherwise, they can look uneven and unbalanced. Without the right anatomy, your new belly piercing could also be torn through the skin if it is not in deep enough and is too shallow.

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Five Tips for Jewelry

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Smith

You want to buy a piece of jewelry. Not just any old piece of jewelry will do, either. You want something different and unique. You aren’t interested in some run-of-the-mill, see it in every shop and catalog item. It’s got to be special. It’s got to be high quality. And you know it’s going to be expensive. Buying jewelry wholesale can deliver everything you’re looking for – unique, high quality jewelry with an added bonus: a fraction of the cost of retail. So, just how do you go about buying jewelry at wholesale prices? The following five tips can get you started and well on your way to becoming a satisfied wholesale jewelry customer.

Wholesale Buying Tip #1

You first need to find out what you have to do to qualify to buy jewelry wholesale. Sometimes a vendor’s license is required. Most times, but not always, bulk buying is a necessity. Often, you will have to deal with sellers in overseas countries. Each of these qualifications poses different challenges and hurdles to over come. Vendor’s licenses often come at a price. Can you afford the licensing fees? Vendors are most often required to submit tax forms every so often. Do you know what forms you need, how to properly complete them and where they should be returned? Do you have the time for forms and other paperwork? Bulk buys may not be your thing, especially if you are only searching for that perfect engagement ring or sweet sixteen gift. There are online suppliers that will sell single pieces, as well as jewelry fair or show vendors, but they require a bit of digging to find and contact. Do you have the time to Google through hundreds of websites to find the one that will sell you just one of whatever it is you’re looking for? Many overseas vendors sell at wholesale prices. When dealing with foreign sellers, several things must be taken into consideration – pricing, currency and shipping. What currency are the prices listed? That great ring may in fact cost closer to $4000 if the price listed is £2000. How will your payment be made? Most online sellers do accept credit cards or PayPal, but there are sometimes extra charges for handling “foreign” accounts. Lastly, consider shipping. How long will it take for your item to arrive? Can it be insured? Are the shipping charges going to negate your savings over retail prices?

Wholesale Buying Tip #2

Once you make the decisions that wholesale buying, is in fact, for you, your next decision should be where to buy. Again, a Google search can be most helpful in finding just the right vendors for you. Notice I said vendors, not just vendor. You want to comparison shop. Find similar pieces on several sites and compare their prices, their shipping policies and prices, and their return policies. If one or two sites stand out above the rest, then you can feel assured that you will be dealing with a reputable company. Just as you wouldn’t necessarily buy that special piece of jewelry from the local con artist pawn broker, you don’t want to deal with a slick Internet snake oil salesman, either. Most quality dealers’ sites will be listed with Better Business Bureaus, professional associations or other quality assuring organizations. If you aren’t familiar with a site’s accreditations, perform a Google on them too. Also, be sure that you are dealing with a “real” wholesaler. Most will ask for either your vendor’s license number, or a tax identification number. If a site doesn’t ask for these, flee as fast as you can close the site. An informed buyer is a happier buyer.

Wholesale Buying Tip #3

Be sure that the merchandise you are buying is the real deal. Educate yourself on how jewelry is made. Plated jewelry isn’t as high a quality as vermeil jewelry, which isn’t as good as solid jewelry. Become familiar with the terminology used to describe jewelry, too. Know what vermeil is. Learn the difference between a simulated gemstone and a chemically enhanced one. Don’t be fooled by imitations or wannabes. Don’t be afraid to ask question, either. If you can’t figure out an item’s description in the online catalog, contact the seller. A reputable seller will reply, hopefully with an answer to your query. If not, find someone else. If you are looking for a special, unique piece, you want it to be a quality piece, not a half-priced knock-off.

Wholesale Buying Tip #4

You’ve straightened out all you paperwork and become a wholesaler. You’ve searched out the sites that sell only quality stuff. You can spot a simulated emerald from the real thing at a hundred paces. Now, you’re ready to go shopping. Don’t buy the first piece that catches your fancy. Again, comparison shop. You may be able to find the item, or something very similar available somewhere else. Maybe even retail or from an auction site. And it may just be less costly somewhere else. Don’t just compare prices, either. Compare shipping, return policies, customer ratings and feedback comments. In short, narrow down your purchase to the best possible choice. It’s a lot of facts to juggle, I know. In the end, though, all your hard work will be worth it.

Wholesale Buying Tip #5

Find yourself at least one reputable local seller to deal with in cases of cleanings and repairs. Most wholesalers don’t offer repair services, and even the highest quality piece can suffer an unexpected break or bend. You certainly don’t want to have to pay shipping just to get your jewelry cleaned, either. A local retailer with a friendly face to go along with the service is a necessity.

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