IMPORTANCE OF JEWELLERY TO WOMEN

For women jewelry is surely the most superlative item. One cannot explain the fact that why women love jewelry so much. The importance of jewelry in women’s life can be explained by the fact that women love jewelry since ages. The popularity of the jewelry is increasing with the passage of time as many new designs and styles are on its way into the market. It is an important ornament for all special and auspicious occasion. All the special occasions like wedding, anniversary and birthday party look dull when women is not wearing jewelry on such occasions. The importance of jewelry for women can be determined as women feel inferior or unsatisfied when she is not wearing jewelry on any special celebration and festival. Jewelry not only gives a fabulous look to a woman but also make her more confident and stylish.

Since centuries women use jewelry for their adornment, it is also the best gift for any occasion. This is one of the best and expensive gifts that a husband can present to her wife. There are different items in jewelry like bracelets, earrings, rings, anklets, chains, watches and pendants so; there is great variety of different items made from expensive as well as from cheap materials. Diamond and platinum is the most expensive one while silver is quite affordable to everyone and gold is the jewelry used by almost all people. Jewelry is not only served for the adornment but it is also the best investment that one can make in his/her life and serves as best safety in time of emergency. The main reason is, it is expensive and will sell at good price in time of awful money needed. It also serves as a source of insurance. Jewelry accentuates the feminine beauty by making use of jewelry made from diamond, silver and gold.

Traditionally, jewelry is the symbol of status, wealth and power. Jewelry is the part and parcel of wedding for a girl, she takes jewelry from both her parents and from her in laws that keep it throughout her life; it is the real wealth of her life. Jewelry is the important part of women’s personality. Jewelry is different for different occasions like on formal occasion jewelry items are different from those wearing at wedding occasion. On formal occasions light jewelry is used while on wedding heavy jewelry usually gold is used. Small and colorful earrings are best for any casual and formal occasions. Apart from women, men also love to use and wear light jewelry like light chain, ring and bracelets. Fresh and new designs are always available in markets. While buying jewelry gold is measured in karat. For example 18k is gold of 18 karat and sterling jewelry is marked as “925” or “sterling”. Sterling silver consists of other metals of 7.75 percent and 92.5 percent of silver. Different precious stones are also used in jewelry along with gold, platinum and diamond. Women are the important part of society and jewelry is the important part of women.

STORY BY, DERRICK SELIKEM VORVOR.

JEWELLERY AND MEN'S FASHION

A classic watch is undoubtedly a man's single most important fashion accessory. Some more conservative men will go so far as to say that a watch should be the only accessory worn and that anything else is simply superficial and useless.

The modern man, however, can definitely look stylish while wearing a bracelet, chain or ring, as long as he doesn't exaggerate and mimic Dennis Rodman with hundreds of body rings, a dozen chains and a ring on each and every one of his fingers. So what kind of fashion accessories should men wear in order to look stylish, without looking over-decorated and tacky?

Decorate your neck:

Every man needs at least one necklace in his fashion accessory collection. Necklaces should be bold and simple, not multi-colored, clumsy or overweight. Instead, opt for something trendy like a necklace made up of wooden or plain metal beads.

The beads should be plain-colored wood or different shades of natural wood. You can deviate from plain colors by buying color-dyed beads. Most styles of necklaces are offered in various colors. As a general rule, try to limit yourself to neutral colors that match most of your clothes; that way you'll be able to wear your necklace everyday with any piece of clothing you have available.

How to wear it:

These types of necklaces are best worn with t-shirts or plain long-sleeved shirts. It's a great way to upgrade or polish your overall look for dress down Friday, important dates, or even before hitting a trendy nightspot. 

Many celebrities have been seen wearing them, the most known being Latin sensation Enrique Iglesias and actor Brad Pitt. It goes without saying that these necklaces can add a little touch of sex appeal and uniqueness to your personal style when worn with the proper attire.

Gold, silver and platinum chains display a classier and more powerful image than beaded or string necklaces. The chain should be medium-sized because if it's too thin and flimsy, it defies the whole purpose of trying to look stylish... and it might also look effeminate. On the other hand, if it's a very thick chain, it could make you look like a racketeer.

Metal chains

Choose a chain with a medium-sized diameter, made of real metal such as gold, silver or platinum. Avoid fakes because they are pretty obvious and no one likes jewelry with too much luster.

Radiant jewelry is what you may see Liz Taylor wear, or anybody else with a flashy character. Finally, a little tip on how to wear your metal chain: keep it nicely tucked in your shirt. Leaving it hanging outside your shirt is simply tacky and looks childish.

Rings aren't only for weddings:

A ring is also a popular accessory for men. Wearing a simple ring can be very elegant and stylish at the same time. But for a few guys, taking the ring off could get you in big trouble!

Besides the good old ring finger on your left hand, you can wear a ring on your pinky finger, your middle finger, or for you more daring guys, your thumb. These days nobody really cares about which finger you wear a ring on, as long as the ring looks good and fits the rest of your outfit.

Simplicity and elegance should be your main guidelines when choosing a ring. Silver rings always look good whether they're plain, combined with black, or mounted with a stone.

The same applies to white gold or platinum. A yellow gold ring, however, can either look very good or tacky and over-opulent. The ring can't be too big because it'll seem disproportionate with your fingers, and will come across as flashy.

Furthermore, yellow gold doesn't match with many colors. So avoid wearing a yellow gold ring with a red ruby stone and a blue suit — you'll look like a clown. Then again, if you're living a gaudy lifestyle and money is no object, buy yourself the biggest ring you can afford.

A bracelet goes a long way:

Bracelets are less popular with men, but they can actually make you look good. Once again, the trick to choosing a bracelet is to go for simplicity and classic styles since a man should be able to wear his bracelet every day, whether for a formal meeting or for an informal get-together.

Preferably, bracelets should be firmly fitted around your wrist; this will avoid the bracelet from swinging as well as the annoying noise caused from flicking it up and down your arm. Most stylish bracelets are made of valued metals such as gold (white or yellow), silver and platinum.

Woven bracelets, however, are mostly seen on surfer/skater styled teenagers, or on men on the beach enjoying a summer vacation. Basically, these reflect a younger and more outgoing image than the traditional steel bracelet and should only be worn for casual events like a beach vacation, a beach party, or for your Sunday motorcycle drive.

Specific people wear leather or beaded bracelets; like the woven bracelet, these should be worn on non-formal occasions.

Earrings are for:

 We cannot talk about fashion accessories without mentioning earrings. Generally, women, teenagers or rock stars wear earrings. Again, it depends on the type of work you're involved in and what image you want to portray. Any kind of piercing — whether on your lips, nipples or ears might mirror a rebellious and unprofessional image.

I enjoy more unusual and daring trends, but earrings on men are something that never caught my eye. So, for you guys looking to spruce up your style with ear wear, I recommend you think twice about it. Most women find earrings on men unattractive, and unless you're a rock star, they might find it out of place.

Remember, you can wear fashion accessories or jewelry as long as they are simple and classy. Just make sure they match the rest of your ensemble's color and style, and you'll look like a million bucks.

Don't be afraid to try new things and keep on looking good!

EFFECTS OF BODY PIERCING

It’s not just jewelry that can create health problems. Piercings themselves can also cause different kind of diseases such as Bacteria Infections, HIV Aids and Hepatitis B and C. 

Bacterial infection is the main risk associated with body piercings. A build-up of pus (abscess) may form around the piercing site. If left untreated, this may need to be surgically drained and can cause a scar. In some cases, it may develop into blood poisoning (sepsis) or toxic short syndrome, which can be very serious. Blood poisoning can also occur without an abscess.



Tongue piercings carry a small risk of bacterial infection, despite the high number of bacteria inside the mouth. It would be wise to brush your teeth or cleanse your mouth before getting a tongue piercing. The vein under the front of the tongue can also bleed if the piercing is too close to it.


 

Ear cartilage piercings (at the top of the ear) are riskier than earlobe piercings. They can lead to infection and an abscess developing. This is because the skin is close to the underlying cartilage and pus can become trapped. Antibiotics don’t always successfully treat this problem. Surgery can remove the affected cartilage, but may lead to a deformed ear.  






Nose piercings are riskier than earlobe piercings, as the inner surface of the nose (which can't be disinfected) holds bacteria that can cause infection.  









PREVENTIVE METHOD


You can reduce your risk of developing an infection by keeping your piercing dry. Before touching the piercing, make sure you wash your hands with soap and water, and dry them with a towel. However, try to avoid touching it if possible – there is no need to turn it.

HEALTH EFFECTS OF JEWELLERY

We all thought were so clever, buying cheap but cute necklaces and colorful bracelets. They might make our output look better for a very low price, but it turns out this pieces of crappy jewellery might be poising us. It may come as some comfort to you that wearing this contaminated jewellery is far more dangerous than eating it because of the brominated flame retardant which are usually sprayed unto jewellery and can rub off unto your skin or be inhaled. You might ingest it if you start absent-minded gnawing in your necklace while trying to concentrate during a meeting or a class. People suffering from raise and drops of mood or having nervous disorders should remember that metal jewellery may even aggravate the problem. Specialist recommended such people not to wear to much chains or bracelets on such days. Doctors tell that sometimes women cannot become pregnant and have some gynecological  problem even though they are absolutely healthy. At that, they were many rings on fingers. When doctors recommend such patients to take ring off and do not wear them for some period, they feel offended and do not believe the advice to help them solve their problems. But it later turns out that women get rid of their gynecological problems or become pregnant if they decide to follow the recommendation. Experts recommend wearing jewellery made of gold if you have collapse or slackness. And silver jewellery would do better for those who are short of temper and nervy. Some people get rashes when they wear necklaces, others get sore on their ears when they wear silver ear rings as compare to copper ear rings.

NICKEL ALLERGY

 Those pretty baubles (or manly chains and studs) can lead to the development of a nickel allergy if they’re made from metals that contain it.

The best way to avoid allergic reactions including rash, itching, and redness is to choose hypoallergenic jewelry made from metals like surgical-grade stainless steel, titanium, 18-karat yellow gold, and sterling silver.

 STORY BY : SARAH

About Us

I-Artistry seeks to identify the kind of jewelry people use for different occasions,why they use it and it effects on the skin. It is also aimed at educating its viewers about the type of jewelry that suits a particular occasion and dress and also why Ghanian's dont patronize local made beads for occassions.

 Brand in Focus : DIOR JEWELLERY - Dior's jewellery collection is one of the best jewellery brand across the globe. The French couturier Christian Dior was born in Granville, France; a fashionable seaside resort in 1905.   The family moved to Paris in 1911.  Dior registered at the Ecole de Sciences Politiques in Paris.

Dior was the first designer to use Aurora Borealis rhinestones.  Unlike many other fashion designers at the time, Dior gave painstaking attention to detail in his jewelry, making it clear that these accessories were not a mere afterthought

Dior’s affinity with the French countryside was evident in his jewelry collections, which featured many pieces inspired by wild roses and lily of the valley flowers.  Figural designs of animals were also a recurring theme.