iluvm
10-16-2005, 11:53 AM
Silver seems to be in with a capital I. New process of rhodium (platinum) plating has given silver a whole new look. The rhodium gives it a shine that looks like white gold or platinum and with it still being a precious metal it means that you are not compromising with quality, just saving money. Platinum plate means that your silver will not go dull and grey like silver items from previous generations. Tiffany are producing some stunning lines in silver, along with other major designers like Gucci and Christian Dior.
Stones this year have to be peridot and bright cubic zirconia, there is still a strong influence of men and women wearing cubic zirconia instead of diamonds. The quality of cubic zirconia are so good now it is very difficult to tell the difference between a cz or a good quality diamond. For a fashion item why spend hundreds on a diamond when a cz will cost a fraction of the price, look very much the same and do the same job?
The future of jewellery and in particular silver is rosy. Women will always want jewellery, and no woman will ever have enough earrings or rings in her jewellery box. Silver is becoming a more precious and scarce material. With modern manufacturing and high standards of machine jewellery rather than hand made items the versatility is not only promising but also a method to be watched intently.
Stones this year have to be peridot and bright cubic zirconia, there is still a strong influence of men and women wearing cubic zirconia instead of diamonds. The quality of cubic zirconia are so good now it is very difficult to tell the difference between a cz or a good quality diamond. For a fashion item why spend hundreds on a diamond when a cz will cost a fraction of the price, look very much the same and do the same job?
The future of jewellery and in particular silver is rosy. Women will always want jewellery, and no woman will ever have enough earrings or rings in her jewellery box. Silver is becoming a more precious and scarce material. With modern manufacturing and high standards of machine jewellery rather than hand made items the versatility is not only promising but also a method to be watched intently.