Beading Necklace

This is a perplex question that you never get an consistent answer from a group of people.  Here’re a list of typical reasons.

• Beauty and adornment. Wearing beautiful necklaces makes people feel prettier. Some people wear them to bring eyes to a certain body part, the neck or breast.
• As a symbol of a certain virtue.  Necklace with animal teeth or horn to display power or bravery.
• Display of belief: People wear a cross to remind them that the savior died so that they may live; he suffered so that our sins will be forgiven.  It shows personal devotions.
• A sense of protection: Many people believe that wearing an object of religious power helps people feel comforting and safe to have someone close to their heart.
• Good fortune: Most people choose to buy a horseshoe necklace as a symbol of good luck and fortune.
• Love: People wear the necklace that their loved ones got them everyday because its symbolic and it means a lot to them because it came from the loved ones.

Editorial: Continuing from our series of choosing the right necklace, Janice Wee is going give us her tips on other aspects of matching necklace with occasions and dress.

~ Pat Peterson

That necklace you wear can make or break the outfit. Of all the jewelry pieces you might choose, your necklace can make the greatest impact on the overall look.

Take a simple black cocktail dress for example. On its own, is almost like a uniform. You could disappear into the crowd if you are not careful.

Now add on a lariat. A stunning necklace that draws attention. Better yet, if you have the height for it, put on a pearl rope, or a gorgeous necklace that is 37 inches or longer. A really long necklace that makes a grand statement.

Choosing that perfect necklace is all about what suits you. Your height. Your build. Your neck. The outfit you are going to wear.

The right choice makes the overall look simply gorgeous.

Let’s start with the neckline of the outfit. You want the focal part of the necklace to be either against your skin or contrasted against the fabric of your outfit.

The last thing you want is a necklace that is partially hidden in your neckline. That would spoil the overall look. If the pendant plays peekaboo in the neckline, then shorten the chain. Or put that pendant in either a shorter chain, so it sits confidently above your neckline, or go for a much longer necklace that would contrast beautifully against the fabric of your outfit.

Next, look at your neck.

Do you have a long slender neck? If you do, collars or chokers are for you. These ultra short necklaces bring out the beauty of your long slender neck.

If you have a short neck, then make it look longer by wearing a either a long necklace or a lariat. The long vertical line of a long necklace makes your neck look longer. The lariat, with the 2 dangling ends gives the illusion of length. These necklaces also have an overall slimming visual effect on your entire look.

Finally, look at your overall build. If you are petite, go for daintier pieces. If you have a larger build, go for something chunkier. Your necklace should be in proportion to your body.

Once you have evaluated yourself, pick a selection of necklaces that flatter your body, in colors that match your outfits. A few signature pieces are all you need.

Author: Janice Wee
Article Source: EzineArticles.com

Cloisonné is an ancient technique for decorating metalwork objects, in recent centuries using vitreous enamel, and in older periods also inlays of cut gemstones, glass, and other materials. The resulting objects can also be called cloisonné.

Hello, my name is Ava Arianna (a.k.a. Ava Arie). Here at beadingnecklace.com, I’ll be sharing my love for beads through celebrity spotting, little tidbits of knowledge, beading tutorials and projects, and beautiful inspirations found on the runway, red carpet, as well as all over the world.

Today, we’re going to look at one of my favorite jewelry trends of the year… Layered necklaces!!!

They are just so beautiful…

Here is Blake Lively with a few of Margo Morrison’s gorgeous  pieces.

Layered necklaces can give a simple outfit an extra touch of class, like English supermodel Kate Moss:

… or pump up the fun like Nelly Furtado during her performance at the Today Show:

You don’t even have to buy a layered necklace. Have fun combining your own necklaces, just like Sandra Bullock at the premiere for The Proposal:

My favorite outfit pairing is the bare-shoulder + a statement layered necklace.

Check out the pearls on Katherine Heigl at the premiere for The Ugly Truth. So classy~

What about you, do you have any favourite jewelry trends this year?

~ Ava Arie

Chevron beads are composed of many consecutive layers of coloured glass. The initial core is formed in a star-shaped mould, and can have anywhere between five and fifteen points. The next layer of glass conforms to that star shape. Several layers of glass can be applied (typically four to seven layers), either star-shaped or smooth. After all layers have been applied, the glass is drawn out to the desired thickness and when cooled, cut into short segments showing the resulting star pattern at their ends. The ends can be ground to display the chevron pattern. Chevron beads are traditionally composed of red, blue, and white layers, but modern chevrons can be found in any color combination. Original beads, made for trade to the New World and Africa, were typically composed of green, white, blue and red layers.