'Junk it up!!! - dress up in stylewith junk jewellery'


Talking of jewellery, gold,diamonds, silver and platinum have always been the choice of women worldwide. However,this is not the case any more. The trend now is that of junk jewellery, popularlyknown as funky jewellery, imitation jewellery, bling bling jewellery, modernjewellery or fashion jewellery.


More and more people are going infor junk jewellery, for office wear, school and college wear, and even for partiesand other occasions. Not only teenagers, but people of all age groups are goingin for junk jewellery. It's not only the women who are getting attracted by thesetrendy accessories, but men as well.


Junk jewellery is now available inalmost every nook and corner in all the cities of India, and that too in alarge variety. There are also several online stores that sell junk jewellery.


Such jewellery is in high demand allover the world. India, China, and Africa are major exporters of junk jewelleryto USA, Australia and UK, in which there is a tremendous preference for thiskind of jewellery.


The main reasons behind the risingpopularity of junk jewellery are that it is colorful and trendy. It islightweight, unlike traditional gold or diamond jewellery, and easilyaffordable, due to which it does not have to be safeguarded closely. The vastvariety of colours and designs in which it is available as well as its easyavailability has made it wearable on all occasions. One of the other reasonsbehind the picking up of the junk jewellery trend is the popularity created forit by film and television actors.


The materials in which junkjewellery is available are various:


Wood: Jewellery made from wood is trendy,and at the same time, has an elegant and natural look to it. Different kinds ofwood can be used for making jewellery. Wooden jewellery is available in anumber of natural colours. Usually, wooden jewellery is polished with beeswax,to give it a smooth finishing.


Beads: Beaded jewellery is available in avast range of colors and designs. The fusion of different kinds and sizes ofbeads helps in creating unique and attractive designs. Bead jewellery can bevery colourful and trendy.


Bone and horn: Bone and horn are used to create natural-looking,elegant pieces of jewellery. Different kinds of processes are done on the basicmaterial, to create unique effects. Smoking, burning as well as bleaching andstaining the horn or bone are some of the special processes carried out tocreate specific effects.


Brass: Brass is another material that iscommonly used for making junk jewellery. Brass bangles are well liked by ladiesthe world over.


Resin: Resin is a highly versatilematerial, which can be moulded into a variety of shapes. Different kinds offinishes can be given to resin jewellery. Resin can be used in combination withother materials for making jewellery. It can be painted with a wide range ofcolours. On account of its flexibility, resin is a favourite material forjewellery makers.


 

Other materials: Some of the other materials used for making junk jewellery are paper, leather, glass, ceramic, clay, and plastic. Various kinds of stones are used with different materials. Semi-precious stones might also be used at times.


Junk jewellery is suitable for wearing with both modern as well as traditional outfits. It is available in large, ornamental patterns as well as in subtle designs. It is available in humourous and fun designs as well from zodiac signs to animals. Antique-look jewellery, oxidized, silver and gold-plated, stone-studded- name it and you can find it with a junk jewellery dealer. Junk jewellery is available in various kinds as well, from bangles, earrings and nose pins to arm bands and necklaces. Sometimes, a wonderful combination of traditional and contemporary designs can also be found. There is something for everybody, as far as junk jewellery is concerned!


It is quite obvious that junk is now in, as far as jewellery is concerned. Make sure you have a few pieces in your wardrobe too. Just junk it up!!!


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