If we consider the number of accessories that the woman uses to adorn an outfit the list could be very long. Only there is one particularly pampered with the feminine which is the jewel. A woman or a man chooses his jewels with care to grant them with taste because they will be the accessory which will personalize in the best their outfit. They are the touch sensitive or colorful of a daily or ordinary outfit.

There are several metals or materials used in the making of fine jewelry. In this article, we’ll walk you through some of the different materials, providing basic information about them, their characteristics and their unique qualities which will give you an edge in making a better and more informed decision about purchasing your fashion jewelry.

Steel Jewelry

Steel is a metal known for its strength: the steel jewels are robust, they do not rust and their brightness remains constant over time. Steel is a metal alloy made of iron, carbon, chromium and nickel. If you are susceptible to allergies, go for surgical steel also called 316L steel that does not contain nickel.

Used in jewelry since 1847, steel has been particularly popular for several years. Steel rings and necklaces embody modernity and nonconformism. Resolutely innovative, steel jewelry has the double advantage of being affordable and also low maintenance, compared to gold and silver jewelry.  

Today steel and distinguished metal is found everywhere: in steel earrings, the pendants in steel, the steel watches or even steel piercings, jewelers are more creative and now married with steel leather, gold or ceramics.

Silver Jewelry

By definition, pure silver must contain 99 to 100% silver. But in the field of jewelry, it is not possible because the pure silver is too soft. That's why we add one or more other alloy metals to make it harder, copper more often. In the world, 1st grade silver has a minimum content of 92.5% pure silver. This is called 925 Silver or Sterling Silver 925 in English.

Sterling silver, for example, is made up of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. Sterling silver is a silver category for jewelry in many countries since the 14th century.

Used to design both male and female jewelry, silver is an elegant choice that goes with many styles. differentiate themselves by their finish. If the majority of jewelry is now polished, it is also possible to opt for a rawer look. It will correspond to a natural style, quite sought after at the moment, and reminiscent of the very first jewels.

Whether you are looking for a chic, classic, modern or conventional jewel, silver is distinguished by its singular brilliance. This can highlight the elegance of a gemstone or semi-precious, as it can emphasize the intensity of a look or the beauty of a hair.

Gold Jewelry

Gold is the most malleable metal: it makes beautiful jewelry of all shapes and styles.
Pure gold, also called 24-carat gold, is a fairly soft metal, so all gold jewelry is created from an alloy of different metals to make them stronger.

Associated with the sun for its beautiful golden color, gold is a noble metal that has long been a favorite among sovereigns around the world. With a mesmerizing beauty, gold jewelry can still sublimate both women and men.

Diamond Jewelry

It is the hardest precious stone: only a diamond can scratch a diamond, which does not prevent it from splitting in the event of a major shock. it is composed of pure crystallized carbon and is formed in the heart of the earth hundreds of kilometers under our feet, is formed in extreme pressures and very high temperatures, between 150 and 200km under the Earth's mantle. It is by the volcanic eruptions that it goes back on the surface.

It is commonly white, but can more rarely take different colors: Blue, green, yellow, purple, pink, the rarest being reds.

Pearl Jewelry

Pearls are a reaction of molluscs to fight infections. When an irritating object - for example a piece of coral or a parasite - enters the soft tissue of molluscs, a natural defense mechanism is triggered, wrapping the intruder with a mixture of calcium carbonate - better known as the name "mother-of-pearl", a term derived from the Arabic word naqqarah meaning "shell".

The beads are small beads, usually white, produced by certain mollusks, primarily oysters. When an irritant object passes inside the shell, the animal reacts by surrounding the object with a layer of calcium carbonate CaCO 3 in the form of aragonite or calcite. This mixture is called nacre.

For centuries, the pearl was considered one of the most valuable gems, a powerful symbol embodying power, prestige, social status and wealth.

Choosing Your Jewel

A sophisticated woman will prefer gold jewelry or precious stones, which will be perfect with a cocktail dress. Fantasy and original young women will turn to colorful costume jewelry, while an urban fashionista will choose unique jewelry made by young designers. The whole thing is to make corresponded his outfit and his jewels. The best advice is to choose your outfit first, then choose your makeup and finally match the jewelry with the rest. Just like clothing, jewelry changes style, shapes, colors and materials according to the seasons. Winter is more conducive to silver jewelry, white gold or steel, simple and discreet jewelry. Spring is the season of awakening and jewelry becomes more colorful and cheerful. Choose silver or golden tones as well as bright colors for the stones, such as fuchsia, yellow, red, royal blue ... The summer jewels are made of transparent stones or imitations of glass, the sun will give them transparency and brilliance.