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Cufflink Designer Reviews

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

New styles of cufflinks and seasonal ties start hitting the streets around this time of the year as we head into serious autumn, so a few reviews and recommendations won’t go astray.

We’ve noted some of our favourite brands and their contributions to celebrate autumn and approaching winter.

Inventive Cufflinks

Heart and Kiss cufflinks, created in kindness, a special gift for remembrance, special occasions, or reaffirming your vows, there can be a thousand reasons for offering, or just a spontaneous action, a pleasant surprise. And cufflinks of this sort are not reserved for men alone; women too express admiration for these miniature pieces of jewellery.

Autumn Celebration Beech Leaves Silk Tie

Seasons come and go; styles evolve, spring forward, fall back, shorter days. There is always something new to temp your desires. Burnt Umber reflects the hues of autumn as it covers the ground. The silver skeletons of beech leaves as their colour fade into the bleak grey winter. Nature is constant inspiration.

Classicism

This deserves the label “classic style” a description phrase too often used out of context. Inspect closely the form, colour and geometric pattern, do they not bring to mind classical form. Merely the choice of materials does not warrant classification, a combination of all, gold or silver, and, enamel, but not forgetting form, taken from Greek and Roman architectural embellishments and transformed into jewellery.

From Badge To Button

The London Badge And Button Company, still making buttons, still making badges, there is ribbon and gold naval lace too. Now in residence in the Famous Birmingham Jewellery district, they’re churning out award winning cufflink designs, softly, softly. We have featured many styles, and the styles just keep coming, so there is plenty of things to write about and lovely images of beautifully formed cufflinks.

Michelsons Silk Ties

Michelsons London has been making fine neckwear since 1937. Times have changed, but stylish qualities remain constant thanks in part to high tech mechanics that just add precision. Although the human hand still plays a roll in making each piece, it is the machine that deserves praise, and is responsible for the accuracy and consistent quality of Michelson’s ties

A Golden Cufflink

Gold, conjures opulence, purity, wealth, stability, exotic. Captured then in this miniature item of fine jewellery, the hands of time, knowledge and craft passed down over centuries through many generations concluding in modern day bespoke. All that you expect of the inheritance of gold is combined with the other age old tradition in jewellery; Enamelling.

Sunburst Cufflinks Bespoke

Cheerfully vibrant and truly Bespoke, if you’re prepared to wait 6 to 8 weeks you can own a pair of these sterling silver enamel cufflinks, made to order, individualized. Or a pair of laser cut cufflinks, still hand enamelled, but produced more on mass without sacrificing quality. What ever you choose, cufflinks are ideal gifting, one size fits all.

A New Silk Tie As An Add On

Before we return to the feature on Alluring Cufflinks, here is one of our own new styles that compliment any collection, and, perfect companions for Ian Flaherty Cufflinks, especially the ones below. Handmade in England from English silks.

New Cufflinks Important Notice

We thought to interrupt our special feature on Lbb London, because the new range of Ian Flaherty Cufflinks has just arrived and a worthy interruption to any tail. We have so many new styles that our blog could become and epilogue. This aside there is ties to compliment. Inspiration can come from anywhere, at any time, ask any designer.

The Classics

Cufflinks espouse centuries through various designs: art deco at the end of 19th century, extravagant in the period 1940-1950, eccentric in 1960 with Hollywood stars and whimsical today. Fashion/Style contrary to a revolution, it is a constant evolution and the classics always return to centre stage.

Colour In Cufflinks

The second in our special feature on alluring cufflinks: The finite detail of hand enamelling is evident in this little gem. It’s reassuring that in a world of more, faster, quicker and mass production, skilful hands are still at work creating treasured works of art in all forms of jewellery: “Precise, colourful and cheerful”.

Gunmetal Cufflinks

The second in our special feature on alluring cufflinks: Solid metal portrays a degree of masculine strength; using gunmetal adds a sense of power, and, for depth and subtly, rhodium. We can only assume the designers intent, and like songs we read in to them what ever we feel at the time. It’s just nice to elaborate a little and express our views. One thing is for certain this cufflink conjures rugged and subtle beauty, as depicted in its dramatic shapes and contrasting textures of black and silver.

Welcome to the home of finely crafted designer ties and cufflinks handmade.

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Be More Stylish with Costume Vintage Jewelry

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Not all women are comfortable with high fashion. However if you are one of the stylish types, you will know that wearing the right jewelry will always make your look more fashionable. Accessories no doubt add more zing into your everyday wear, and jewelry is one of the most coveted accessories around.

costume-vintage-jewelry-image Vintage jewelry has retained its appeal all throughout the centuries, but if you want a more edgy style, you can always go for costume vintage jewelry.

Many designers are coming up with newer styles season after season, and if you know where to look you can always find the jewelry design that is most ideal for you.

In the past, costume jewelry is considered to be a line of jewelry items which are good only for a specific trend or a particular season. People wore it only during a specific time or period and once the trend has faded, the jewelries were either discarded or never used again.

Costume jewelry for a while became synonymous with cheap or fake jewelry. Nowadays however you can find costume vintage jewelry which has been made with the best and highest quality materials.

From glass beads and semi-precious stones to corals and golden, shimmering metals, every piece is more like a treasure.

What characterizes costume vintage jewelry is its flamboyant and rich design. It typically uses lots of color, rich and classic designs, shows the creativity of the designer. Thus you can find vintage bracelets, beautiful neckpieces and chokers, earrings, and rings, necklace pendants and brooches.

You can also find pieces that reflect the season or any specific occasion, such as for the holidays and even romantic pieces for Valentine’s.

Pearls, jades, and ambers are also commonly used to infuse a range of bright colors into the jewelry, and whether you love the classic style of the 1920′s, 1930′s or 1950′s, you are sure to find the costume jewelry that you really love.

When it comes to finding costume vintage jewelry, you can look for them in specialty shops and jewelry boutiques but many of the stores nowadays offer mass-produced items that do not show an extensive range of creativity.

costume-vintage-jewelry It’s a good thing therefore that many sellers on the Internet make available some excellent items at equally great prices. You can find multi-strand necklaces, big rings, detailed earrings, and chunky bracelets that speak greatly about your unique side.

Many of these items are imported but you can also find some locally-made ones that are infused with a whole lot of creativity and vintage style.

Costume jewelry is typically used in a lot of stage plays, fashion shows, pageants, and other forms of public display. Nowadays however, more stylish women have taken up costume jewelry as a way to enhance their unique sense of styles.

It’s never too late to explore the flirty, fun, and creative side of you. Plus, costume vintage jewelry need not be expensive too. There are many cost-effective choices out there, and the options for you are almost endless.

Do your homework before buying fashion jewelry for that special someone. Setting a budget before buying costume jewelry is useful to avoid disappointment.

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This is probably the cheapest way to learn more about this topic. Choose a necklace in a color that complements an outfit. Download our free articles and learn how to wear them. Show your personality according to the necklace you wear.

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A better choice when buying engagement ring in the recession

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

Maybe many years ago it was more possible to spend thousands, even tens of thousands of dollars on a diamond engagement ring and wedding jewelry. However with the recession still in full swing, nowadays it is time to turn to the essentials and get back to basics when it comes to the frivolous and sometimes unexpected expenses. When it comes time to get engaged, many couples are focusing on Cubic Zirconia rings as a symbol of their commitment and love.

CZ or Cubic Zirconia rings have a great deal of similarities with diamond rings, but for a lot less. Actually CZ rings are of superior quality, as the stones are colorless and without any flaws. This manmade synthetic material is crystal clear, unlike diamonds, which have a rating scale to measure their abnormalities. Besides, Cubic Zirconia rings are extremely tough and durable, so you don’t have to worry about imperfections or scratches.

Cubic zirconia rings are available in a variety of popular styles, so you won’t worry about whether you can find the perfect ring for your bride-to-be. If your girl has a classic style, then consider a romantic art deco inspired CZ ring that will pair well with a lacy bridal gown. For gals who are obsessed with celebrity style, consider looking for a CZ ring that is inspired by her favorite A-lister.

With Cubic Zirconia rings, you can get all the sparkle and glamour of the real thing, for just a fraction of the cost. Since popular demand, the wedding ring styles of everyone are available from Eva Longoria Parker to Katie Holmes to Jennifer Lopez. If you’re still not sure if CZ jewelry is the way to go, try it out and see for yourself. You will think that Cubic Zirconia rings are a cost-effective and stunning way to say “I Do”.

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