Rhinestone Tiaras Make Memorable Impacts

Publié par Unknown on mardi 29 avril 2014

By Agnes Dickson


One's choice of accessory can have a major impact on the overall look of their outfit. Pairing a simple dress with the proper earrings, bracelet, necklace or other sparkly piece can create a variety of looks from fun and flirty to classic and demure. Some timeless options of this sort are rhinestone tiaras, headbands, chokers and treasured brooches.

Some of the more popular choices in jewelry materials are silver, gold, diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and rubies. The metals are precious and the stones are among the most treasured for their vivid colors and incredible sparkle. The biggest drawback to these options, however, is that they can be quite expensive for the average person's budget.

The cost of the metals can be offset by choosing plating over solid silver or pure gold, and there are quite a few options for substituting the precious gems. Fabricated replicas may be made using materials such as glass, paste, plastic or crystal. Each medium will produce stones that will reflect the shine, color and clarity that are characteristic of that genre.

Artificial gems are known as rhinestones and they can be made from several different materials and in many sizes, colors and shapes. The more inexpensive products basically look like matte colored stones and are primarily used in making cheap jewelry for costumes and child's play. By contrast, the most expensive ones are so finely crafted that even some experts are fooled at first glance.

Those on the lower end of the spectrum are mostly made from paste and plastic. These are very inexpensive materials which makes them great for children's accessories and general costuming needs. Because neither material is refractive, the downside is that artificial gems at this level do not have any real sparkle, though the colors may be quite vibrant.

Glass is the medium of choice for products in the middle range. This material is excellent for coloring, producing hues that are rich, bright and vibrant, which can be backed by a layer of metal or foil to help generate a sparkle when cut well. These are very popular for craft projects and in accessories like hair clips, charms, bracelets, earrings and other jewelry.

The more expensive items are such because their clarity and quality are rather exceptional in the field of fabricated gems. Constructed from genuine lead crystal, they can be so much like real diamonds, emeralds and other stones that even experts have known to be confused at times. Manufactured primarily by the Swarovski company, their uncanny likeness to the genuine articles have made this type the most costly but still they are affordable for most budgets.

There are a great number of fabricated gemstone options, in a wide range of quality and characteristics options, to fill any taste, need or budget. So many accessorizing items are made with these products including purses, bangles, hair clips, pendants, jewelery and clothing. Opting to use these artificial stones allows a person the opportunity to still have their desired wow factor without having to deal with the price and everything else that accompanies purchasing genuine jewels.




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