Chokers come back this year

A choker, literally, is a close-fitting necklace worn on women necks. It is a way to prove women beauty through a choker to cement the wearer’s neck elegant curve. Chokers appeared in 1798 as a French cultural jewel that was worn by wealthy ladies and became widely popular in 90s. Someone says it is not in the mainstream. But the truth proves the opposite. Chokers come back this year. It has appeared on the catwalks, and the most chic street girls love it too. We have to believe it to be a fashion splash this year.

Almost everyone should have watched the movie Leon The Professional. We all got impressed by the cute little girl, Mathilda acted by Natalie Portman. There’s a plain black leather choker on her neck with a silver Maya totem pendant. This Gothic cast had become one of symbols for the film. Chokers can be made of a variety of materials, including velvet, plastic, beads, metal such as silver, gold or platinum, leather, etc. They can be adorned in a variety of ways, including with sequins, studs, or a pendant.

Ribbon choker
Ribbon choker falls into the most traditional category among chokers. Japan-based actress and model Mizuhara Kiko is a big fan for this kind. Either a simple plain black choker or double chokers, when topped with a white T-shirt, ups a playful and dainty feeling. But adding a minimalist bow-knot tones the femininity up. If you want a little more complex, try the kind with a pendant dangling.

Metallic choker
Metal always gives us a sense of power. Unadorned and incredibly sleek, this minimalist style is at its best. Or a sleek metal tube curves into a cool statement choker, dangling a single, pentagonal faceted stone charm from the center. Sometimes, an open collar is a better choice when it comes to a sense of femininity.

Gemstone choker
Did you remember the film The Tourist? Had you got impressed by Elise’s charming image at the first sight, as well as her priceless dazzling diamond choker. A rocking black strapless dress, topped with a glittering diamond choker, speaks of the extreme femininity and elegance. With that being said, for a daily purpose, a thinner and lighter one is the best choice, without any doubt.

Leather choker
For those sought for individualism and punk styles, leather chokers are their declaration of independence. If you want something more from a cool and chic leather choker, try this plain black leather choker, which is the most versatile and can be adorned by a variety of pendants. When it comes to summer time, here I introduced a special tattoo woven choker, though in the long long ago, it hinted a secret of lesbianism, but now, it is definitely a chic statement of accessory. Passers-by will marvel at and be dazzled by its elaborate and intricate woven details.

Cast a glance at Hindus Golden Jewelry

Hindus have a special affection to the golden jewelry, and have turned out to be the biggest gold consumer group in the world. Golden jewelry is deeply woven into the social, cultural and religious fabric of Indian Hindu life. Without gold nose ring, Indian women won’t go out, and it will be considered to be impolite if women won’t wear any jewelry. Even those little girl beggars have a golden nail in the nose, though with an ironic complement to her unkempt appearance.

We marvel at and are dazzled by those elaborate and intricate golden jewelry that Hindu women and men are wearing. We find that gold jewelry carries functional meaning for Hindu consumers, as a store of wealth and as a way to social norms of respectability. It can also function as a private and public display of status within and without the extended family as a bride undergoes the rituals that incorporating her into her groom’s family.

Golden jewelry is not only an adornment in India, it is endowed with a mystical power and used as sacred protection from the God and Goddess. As such, each piece is handmade and adopted from the fairly pure gold and precious stones. For the colors and tones, it prefers to present a luxurious and dazzling effect.

For Hindus, jewelry is an indispensable part of their daily life, all the more when it comes to women. Hindus are prone to use a 24K gold to make a jewelry. Designs vary but are fully concentrated in a tribal feature. Craftsmanship is complicated, and has no parallel on the classical, ornate, intricate and extravagant accents it could be capable to emerge.

Golden jewelry is widespread, and appears in on a vast formation, including earrings, necklace, rings, hand chains, bracelets, head pieces, bust accessories, foot chains, etc. Hindus regard that jewelry is a half of a woman’s life. Women should make the best of those jewelries to make up themselves, regardless of those born with silver spoon or commoners. Even for those living in slums, they would also like to sell out all their belongings to exchange some cheap metallic or plastic jewelry.

A wedding ceremony is the best opportunity for women to display her wealth and class status. In most Hindu communities, gold forms an indispensable part of the jewelry that bedecks a bride as she undergoes the rituals that will incorporate her into her groom’s family. In turn, groom’s family will evaluate the daughter-in-law’s treasure from the viewpoint of how many jewelries she is wearing.

When it comes to jewelries, Hindu brides differ widely, based on the geographic difference. Southern brides will pierce both sides of their noses, and then wear a diamond stud, or a hoop embellished by pearls on the left side only; whereas Northern brides prefer a golden nose hoop, which goes from the left side all the way to their earring.

What do you think about the traditional Indian nose rings? Would you like to have a try?

How to evaluate a jewelry's true value

Every one loves jewels and it is no more tempting to wear a piece that glows brilliantly and owns a timeless value. But when it comes to the question how to evaluate the true value for a jewelry, it varies to a huge extent Each one has his own scrutiny standard. However, there still are some basic elements that we should take into consideration. This blog is designed to tell you how to judge a jewel’s value from four angles.

First, jewel’s materials and textures are important. Nothing could more prior to the quality of gems and adornments if you want to make out a high-end jewels. It’s no more better to opt gold, platinum or 18k gold when it’s concerning about a jewel ornamentation. Why we should choose those high value adornments? The answer is not only for its intrinsic values, but also for a better matching, and could be capable of enhancing the precious jewel’s quality and grading class.
When it comes to choose a ornamentation, shiny diamonds come as the best choice. Because, a white diamond could be glittering and can pull up the main stone’s shining effects. Such a combo can be able to strengthen a sense of luxe and a fantastic visual result. In the next comes to the main character for a jewel, the stone. Five main precious stones or other high-quality semi-stones are all ideal options for a fine jewel. Of course, the quality of the main stone has a critical influence to the jewel’s value. When you are prepared to choose the stone, besides a full consideration of the stone’s species and original place, the strict 4C standard also needs to be measured. (4C=Carat, Clarity, Cut and Color) Another important hint is that natural stones has a long-term investment value, but those synthesized deserve nothing.

Then we should come to decide whether or not it is natural and rare. Jewel lovers know that a precious jewel accumulates its value for its special historical meaning or being collected by a historical person. For instance, Elizabeth Taylor’s emerald diamond gained extra value for its star power. It was bought by the British royal family. Princess Diana wore it and, now Princess Kate owns it. It comes to two sides to evaluate a jewel’s historical value. One side is the design. Classical design could be a conception to show the wearer’s taste and aesthetic understanding. The other side is the inserted stone. We should measure the stone’s historical value and its nature feature. With the deepen exploitation, and a changing nature, natural stones have become greatly rare. The chances to dig a high-carat, and high-quality uncut stone has be descending. Some stone base even has come to an end. Thus, a rare and high-quality stone has a tremendously potential investment value such as Kashmir Sapphire, and Pigeon Blood Ruby. But what comes first before to assume a jewel’s historical value is to secure its authentication on its quality and natural feature. Thus, a certification issued by an authorized institute could be regarded as a value authentication. In addition, we need an strict scrutiny on those antiques with a support of precise equipment and skilled experience.

The third point is about stone setting technique. Each famous brand has its traditionally unique design and setting techniques, such as Van Cleef & Arpel’s Mysterious Setting and Tiffany Setting. An unique technique and what a brand’s feature is are two inseparable and decisive factors to a jewel. They hold the jewel’s general key and are able to demonstrate the material’s actual brilliance. How to release the stone’s glows in a restrained yet elegant way is always the main concern for designers. For them, a perfect skills, and a free innovation together with a meticulous design are the necessary preconditions for a high-end jewels.

The last but not the least point is to check how much aesthetic it is related to. A sense of beauty and art is what people all pursue concerning about a piece of a jewel. Usually, inspiration comes from actual life. In a imitation way, life or nature, even human being’s mood is splashed into piece by piece, and then injected into those nonparallel jewel works. The success of a jewel comes to a deep beauty and aesthetic essence that we can capture from a work. A particular inspiration that melted into a jewel piece can bring forth endless appreciation and art value.  

Catchy headpieces in the 2015 runways

In a clothes fashion show, watchers have always focused their 100% attention on model’s stunning and refreshed clothes, but those gorgeous headpieces have rarely noticed. However, this year’s show is of much difference. People shifted their affection to those sparkling headpieces that are properly perched and ups a wholly catchy outfit. They are either simple or in a floral theme, or with a crisp feeling, and they gleamed as they caught the lights on the runway, which is an effortless and wise intention to draw audience’s eyeballs. Followings are some characteristic headpieces that drawing worldwide women crazy and we’re coveting now.

Top 1: Celine gold circle clip
What comes to be the first springing to my mind is the Celine gold circle clip. “It’s amazing how that one simple hair accessory elevated this quite simple hairstyle”. Such a natural-but-not-beachy and luxe-but-not-fussy conception is what this summer is the hottest.Catchy


Top 2: Dolce & Gabbana
The most luxe attempt falls on the Dolce & Gabbana Golden Crown and its soft chignons. The rich flora, glided barrettes, and jewel-encrusted crowns are then used to ornament the rather simple knot and stumble us down to a luxe bloom.