Homemade Jewelry, A Rising In-Thing for the Fashion Industry

Home Made Jewelry

Jewelry has been popular for women and men since the beginning of recorded history. Not every person out there can afford precious jewelry made out of exotic metal and gemstones. So what is a viable solution for people to add beautiful and unique jewelry to their collection without breaking the bank? Homemade jewelry! Today the DIY jewelry designs has taken on a life of its own, and woman everywhere are trying this out: creating and wearing something that she made herself, that also gets the attention and admiration of others.  She can skip the mall and create her own personalized necklaces, bracelets, & earrings to build her jewelry collection - pieces that are unique and straight from her own heart.

Popularity of homemade jewelry

Homemade jewelry can be created from any number of things including ribbon, paper, buttons, recycled material, yarn, clay, fabric, and, of course, gemstones, both real and costume. Created with love and care, the makers of these pieces don’t have to keep their treasures just for themselves. People who want to buy this kind of unique jewelry can easily find amazing pieces made by these individual artists. The finish and intricately carved pieces can be quite stunning. Homemade jewelry makers are using the internet to gain broader popularity and to help people learn about their unique skills.

The homemade jewelry trend is gaining popularity around the world for many reasons:

•The designs are generally minimalist when compared to traditionally designed jewelry, reflecting a move towards simplicity

•The designs are unique, so the chances of someone wearing similar jewelry are almost zero.  With different colors, styles, and material that go into homemade jewelry, the combinations will almost always be innovative and individualized.

•The cost of homemade jewelry can be considerably less than traditionally manufactured jewelry.

•Homemade jewelry makes a perfect gift which you can easily choose based on the taste and choice of the receiver and the occasion, without breaking the budget!

•Homemade jewelry can easily add that oomph to your attire, turning heads at any event.

-You don’t need a reason or event to buy it; just browse and buy when you find a piece you like!

Like anything, quality can be an issue, so do some homework and ask for a robust return policy.  Be sure to use online payment companies, as they can help you if there are any disagreements about refunds.

Since these jewelry pieces can come in many shapes & sizes, especially necklaces, ChasingTreasure has just the selection of luxury jewelry boxes and standing jewelry armoires, in all styles to fit any budget.

Jewelry treasures and jewelry boxes go hand-in-hand.  As you increase your jewelry collection by bringing in new pieces, whether homemade or not, while keeping your treasured older pieces, you can look to ChasingTreasure to help keep them safe and secure over the years.

Happy Treasure Hunting!

Standing Jewelry Armoire with Necklace Cabinets

ChasingTreasure Guest Blogger Noelle Price

Women’s jewelry boxes – Always a Popular Gift

Standing Jewelry Amoire

Women’s jewelry boxes have been popular gifts for hundreds of years, and are as in demand as ever.  The variety of styles, usefulness, and the heirloom quality that this gift offers denote a thoughtfulness and value to satisfy both giver and receiver.

Almost every woman (as well as many men!) owns jewelry -- whether precious family heirlooms, wedding jewelry, or occasion-based jewelry (such as formal, informal, and “going out” styles).  The size of the jewelry collection is therefore the initial consideration:  If the woman in your life has a large collection of jewelry, as well as delicates such as lingerie or scarves, then a standing jewelry armoire is a great choice.  These securely store every type of jewelry, and store necklaces exceptionally well due to the large swing-out sides.  These types of jewelry boxes have larger drawers at the bottom for storing bedside delicates & lingerie.  Smaller options for smaller collections are also available, like dresser-top armoires, and jewelry cases & chests.

The next consideration will be the style, color, and price.  The giver must know the recipient and shop around to find the right jewelry box.  When purchasing online, always look for a good return policy & warranty.  Generally speaking, the larger and more exotic the wood, the higher the price.  Solid Cherry & Bubinga wood are the most common types of exotic wood.  Cherry is especially popular due to its solid structure and Cherry wood smell.

Women’s jewelry boxes remain popular not just because they serve the practical purpose of storing jewelry:  they also add to a woman’s bedroom décor, so design is also an important consideration.  Styles range from antique, traditional, to modern.  The type of wood, paint, and leg (for the floor standing jewelry cases) define each, so that a jewelry box or standing jewelry armoire gift can be unique and tailored to the recipient’s need and tastes.  And an engraved plate is an especially popular personal touch, especially when it denotes an anniversary or other special occasion.

When looking for a special gift for the woman in your life, whether for her birthday, anniversary, or holiday, consider a jewelry box and the customizable aspects they offer:  different sizes to accommodate any variety of jewelry collections, different styles to match her unique taste and décor, and different price points to fit any budget!

Solid Cherry Jewelry Chest in Mahogany Finish

By guest blogger, Noelle Macaraeg

What To Do When You Outgrow Your Jewelry Box

Is that small jewelry box on your dresser top starting to overflow?  If you are faced with the problem of storing your jewelry in safe, uncluttered and eye-pleasing ways, then you will be happy to know that there are plenty of options for handling the overflow.  This article will give you some practical suggestions on what to do.

A simple solution is to purchase an additional dresser top jewelry box or jewelry storage case.  And while you are getting another box or case you can take the opportunity to specialize your storage. For example, you can move all of your silver jewelry into storage boxes with treated anti-tarnish linings. This will not only solve your overflow problem but will improve the protection to your valuable silver jewelry.

Another way to gain more space for your jewelry is to organize all your earrings in jewelry cases designed specifically for earrings. Most earring cases will hold 24-48 pairs of earrings, but you can also buy more if your earring collection is large. You can even purchase different colored cases and color co-ordinate the earrings to help you remember which case to grab when you need a particular pair. Better yet, you can get clear topped earring cases which will give you "grab and go" organization.

Where to put your necklaces can also seem like a challenge, but once again, there are some easy solutions to the problem.  You can purchase a metal art wall-hanging in a tree or vine design and drape your necklaces over them to create a nice display and to make it easy to find your favorite.

If it is quantity that is causing the overflow, you can upgrade to a larger jewelry box and hand down or donate the smaller jewelry box. If you are upgrading to something larger, then one of the best options is a floor standing armoire.

Unlike a jewelry box or case which sits on your dresser top, the jewelry armoire is a free standing piece of furniture. Armoires usually have drawers with special dividers designed to hold earrings and other jewelry, ring trays and hooks to hold necklaces and bracelets.  If you purchase a large enough armoire, there will even be room for scarves and lingerie.

If your jewelry collection is getting unwieldy then it is probably time for you to remove items that you rarely wear and store them in attractive jewelry storage cases. You can keep these cases in drawers and closets. If you do this then your jewelry will be organized and easy to find when you are ready for it.

Another way to get your jewelry overflow off your dresser top is to move the excess jewelry to a hanging jewelry organizer. These organizers are usually stored in a closet next to your clothes.

If some of your jewelry is particularly valuable and rarely worn, then you can move these items into a luxury locking jewelry box with a slim design that can be slipped into a safe.  Your every day jewelry, on the other hand, can be put in attractive jewelry dishes next to your bed or vanity.

Finally, you can also solve your storage problems by going through your collection and removing unwanted or broken pieces. You can hand down costume jewelry to children in your family who are starting their own collection, or you can give away family pieces that you don't wear. These will be sentimental gifts treasured by the other members of your family. If some of your excess jewelry is gold, then take advantage of the all-time high gold prices by selling broken chains, unworn items or mismatched earrings. You can then use this money to purchase the kind of jewelry that you want to wear often.

These are just some of the ways in which you can handle the challenge of storing more jewelry.

by Karen Mollison. Karen is the Editor of ChasingTreasure.com, where you can buy high quality jewelry boxes, jewelry cases and jewelry armoires.