Lava material is very light and delicate. Because of this reason lava jewelry is very easy to wear and even small girls can wear necklaces made of lava casually.

Lava jewelry comes in many different forms like carved and handmade jewelry. Lava pearl and volcano are also two of relatively less known varieties of lava jewelry. Similarly, some other forms of this unique type of jewelry include vintage and antique.

Lava jewelry is not very expensive. If you are looking for something elegant to wear at a party, this type of jewelry will come very handy and useful. It is not even necessary to be real lava. As long as you will find eye-catching substitutes, the outfit will be more interesting. You can easily buy a necklace composed of a black lava tear and silver chain, rings. Or colorful pieces, good imitations of active lava!

“Oh Plah!” is French for “Here you go!”. It is also a bracelet specifically designed for moms of babies.

Made of medical grade thermoplastic, it is non-toxic, bacteria resistant, and free of lead, latex, PVC, BPA and phthalates and thus completely safe for baby. Also very cool!

• You and baby can bend, roll, twist, bite, play with and wear this bracelet.

• It is very durable and can be easily cleaned with soap and water. It dries quickly so you can wear it again right away.

• When the time comes, Roundhouse Design Collaborative (the makers of Oh Plah!) will pay to have the bracelet shipped back to them so that they can recycle it into new product.

Here are 5 picks of delicate earrings. Hope you’ll like them also. My attention was caught by the flowery look and I do believe that are made in a quite Scottish manner. Nothing is wasted and they look fabulous ! Nice work Kathryn!

This collection of jewellery has something for all tastes, whether you are hoping to find a unique gift for someone or looking for an individual piece for yourself. Take a tour on Papa Stour and browse a collection of Scotland’s finest!

I have found this amazing jewelry set a couple of days ago and I propose it to be this week’s favorite item. It is clearly that the picture does it justice and that is an amazing necklace and bracelet. A glamour detailed piece exquisite for fancy parties an eccentric cocktails.

Exploring new realms of jewelry designs, look what I’ve come across. Surprisingly these hand sewed jewelry and its baroque style impressed me quite a lot. With a strong orientation towards color schemes and themes from the Middle-East or Russia, Dori Csengeri reaches to our imagination and sense of color.

Her swirly designs impress, as she herself states, by Color, Texture and Couture. Have a look at her work of intricate detail.

Photos courtesy of: www.ellaart.com

Needless to say that splendid jewelry comes from all over the world. Brazil is quite a precious resource of splendid gemstones, everyone has heard of the famous Brazilian emeralds. But there is much more to Brazil than beautiful stones, sensuous shapes and vitality. Brazil brings forward a couple of great jewelry designers, some already in the top, some striving to get there. Let’s have a look!

1.H. Stern

Howard Stern is already present on our blog, but more than here, at Hollywood and all over the world, with an ascending trend in popularity as we speak.

www.hstern.net

2. Manoel Bernardes

Manoel Bernardes is a top jewelry designer in Brazil but expanding it’s business also to other parts of the world, like Russia. Their desire is to develop new forms, new gem-cutting methods, new textures, combining current technology with skillful handwork. I’ll present some exceptional and innovative pieces, presented in international competitions.

www.manoelbernardes.com.br

3. Yael Sonia

Yael Sonia is a Brazilian jewelry designer oh-so-present in Paris, but due to her traveling, with complex views. Having won multiple prizes in international design awards. What sets her modern designs from other is the unique kinetic jewelry approach with rolling spheres and swinging pendulums. Have a look:

www.yaelsonia.com.br

4. FR Hueb

FR Hueb has a more romantic approach to jewelry. The company started out as a small scale local business, but recently gaining a great reputation nationally and internationally. Their efforts have been rewarded in several competitions.

www.frhueb.com.br

5. Vancox

Vancox designs are present in numerous international jewelry exhibitions and markets like Brazil, USA, Russia and countries in the Middle East like Bahrain and UAE.

www.vancox.com

This year American Indian motifs seems quite attractive and since jewelry in 2009 is BIG, let’s say they fit perfectly in the picture. The typical American Indian jewelry is characterized by several iconic features like: feathers, vultures, it is usually silver with turquoise and red beads. For the more knowledgeable public the American Indian jewelry is divided in various types like Navajo or Zuni.

Here are some examples of Navajo turquoise bracelets by Andy Cadman:

Navajo rings are just as beautiful and you can find them on Chacodog:

Santo Domingo Pueblo and Zuni earrings:

Indian brides wear jewelry sets that are made in gold, be it necklaces, bangles, anklets and earrings. Many a time, the bridal jewelry is set with diamonds and other precious stones. The modern day bride prefers to have some modern wearable items of gold jewelry in her trousseau. Not many would like to be weighed down by heavy jewelry that cannot be worn often and will be more an invitation for thieves. Come the wedding season and you can see crowds thronging the jewelry stores. Indian bridal jewelry has always been considered her ‘streedhan’ – personal wealth that would stand in good stead in times of need.

Indian jewelry for brides is created to enhance the beauty of the woman. The gentle tinkle of the anklets around delicate feet, a set of jingling bangles on her hands and an exquisitely crafted necklace round her neck – the Indian bride looks resplendent in her finery and colorful profusion. Some bridal ornaments such as waistbands and armlets are seldom worn these days.

A small Introduction in the History of Body Piercing

Body piercing has been practiced by many peoples all over the world. This habit dates all the way from ancient times. The oldest mummified body discovered so far with an earring is that of Ötzi the Iceman (from about 3300 BC), which was found in an Austrian glacier. The earring measured 7-11mm in diameter.

• Nose piercing has been common in India since the 16th century.
• Tongue piercing was popular with the elite of Aztec and Maya civilization, though it was carried out as part of a blood ritual and such piercings were not intended to be permanent.
• Ancient Mesoamericans wore body jewelry in their ears, noses, and lower lips, and such decorations continue to be popular amongst indigenous peoples in these regions.

Body piecing in modern history

In the United States, it became quite poplar only after the 60′s, when it was adopted by women and men in the hippie and gay communities, and later the punk subculture, they used most body jewelry.

By the 1980s, male ear piercing had become somewhat common in the United States, although men usually only pierced one of their ears. Today, single and multiple piercing of either or both ears is extremely common among Western women, and fairly common among men.

Body piercing is returning to the mainstream of modern Western cultures as attitudes and values change. Piercings that don’t conform to cultural norms – for example, facial piercings or ear piercings for men – can still be considered inappropriate.

While some people consider body modification with Body Jewelry to be a sign of non-conformity, others deride body piercing as trendy. This can at times lead to prejudice or cognitive bias against those with piercings or visible signs of past piercings.

They say bangles are back! Great news, but not so impressive, since for me bangles were always “in”.

Bangle bracelets have various origins since they are part of ancient jewelry on several continents. Since the Oscars, street fashion takes a new turn in favor of Indian influences. Needless to said that I was impressed ever since by the sparkling colorful bangles Indian women wear on their hands.

Cuff bracelets and metal bangles have also been present since old days. Bangles make ones eyes turn to the hands of the person and observe their movement. Some might find then distracting or loud when worn in a bigger number, I just find them youthful and cheerful and very attractive.

Bangles as you know come in various colors, shapes and materials. Wood, plastic or metal they definitely do the trick at catching ones eye. They are usually part of a casual outfit, modern and make for a great accessory anytime.