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Welcome back my friends.Today I’d like to continue to share with you the history of jewelry.
  The jewelry during the 1940s once again became big and bold with rhinestones being produced in every imaginable color, large stones set on large bold settings was the norm.
  By the 1950s there were two very distinct looks - elegant and sophisticated for the more mature woman, and casual and fun for the younger woman. The 1950s saw jewelry made completely from rhinestones. For the younger woman were flirty pieces, for the older woman sophisticated elegance. Rhinestone parures became extremely popular.
  In 1953 the aurora borealis rhinestone was introduced to the market with its fabulous array of color. It was an instant hit!
  By 1960s women were wearing very functional clothing. By the late 1960s the hippie fashions were extremely popular with their roots tied to Mother Nature. Tie dyed shirts, long flowing skirts, frayed jeans were everywhere. This generation had no interest in rhinestone jewelry.
  By the mid 1970s the punk look had been born and the rhinestone was revitalized. It was the disco movement brought the rhinestone back to center stage. The disco movement turned into the club movement during the 1980s and rhinestone jewelry continued to gain popularity.
  Since the 1970s rhinestone have remained main stream in the jewelry world. They continue to gain popularity and today there is a style to suit almost every ones needs. There is rhinestone jewelry which is perfect for a bride, rhinestone jewelry for a prom girl, rhinestone jewelry for the young and fun crowd, the business woman, the sophisticated woman, and the mature woman. Beautiful pieces of rhinestone jewelry adorn almost every woman’s accessories.
  If trends are an indication of the rhinestones future, it appears to have a vibrant healthy life ahead of it. Pleasing for most woman with a fashion sense who instantly recognize the value and beauty of rhinestones!

Hello,my friends!Welcome back to The History of Jewelry.Today I’d like to tell you more about rhinestones.
  Rhinestones have played an important role in costume jewelry for hundreds of years. It is used to enhance and accent, and sometimes rhinestones will provide the entire design. During the Victorian period common motifs for jewelry included snakes, flowers, and hands most often adorned with rhinestones.
  The 1890s were a time for extravagant jewelry heavily adorned with rhinestones. As time moved forward designs became simpler with figural shapes once again making their fashion statement. However this time they were small and more elegant with small rhinestone accents.
  During the Edwardian period extravagance had made a comeback with diamonds and pearls being the focal point. Once again rhinestones were in heavy use, often used to imitate the real thing.
  During the 1920s fashions were rapidly changing. Dresses had gone from fitted to a looser more comfortable style. Two distinct styles occurred during this era - the feminine style and the androgynous style. Jewelry from the 1920s drew on the art deco period. The majority of rhinestone jewelry was made with clear rhinestones.
  As the 1920s moved jewelry once again became bolder. Dramatic color was in style. Designer Coco Chanel was an integral figure in the setting the stage for jewelry of this era.
  During the 1930s during the depression labor intensive fashion was no longer feasible. While the world was in turmoil, jewelry represented an affordable comfort to many women. Inexpensive costume jewelry could be used to revitalize an old outfit. The industry began to produce bright colored enamel pieces accented with rhinestones. Dogs, birds, or cats with a rhinestone eye were common place.
  What will happen to rhinestone?Remember to my blog tomorrow and you’ll find out!

As we all know,jewelry plays an very important role in fashion.Every woman needs jewelry to enhance her elegance and make her more attractive.So today,I’d like to write down something about the history of jewelry.I hope my readers will learn more about jewelry.This blog will be divided into 3 parts concerning its long passage.So today let’s begin with rhinestones.
  Rhinestones have a glittering past. Originally rhinestones where referred to Czechoslovakian or Bohemian glass dating as far back as the 13th century in Bohemia and the Czech Republic. Both have a history steeped in beautiful hand blown glass as well as molded and cut glass.
  By 1918 glass was no longer limited to functional items. Czechoslovakian glass began to make its appearance in dazzling and brilliant jewelry. This Czech glass became known as rhinestones.
  Rhinestones were manmade gems from highly refined glass. By using various metals the glass was colored to the desired shade. It was then pressed into molds. Each stone was then ground and polished by machine, resulting in a brilliant glass stone. Often the stones were foiled on the back which increased their brilliance.
  Today, the same refining process is still used. You will often hear rhinestones referred to as paste. Originally paste was referred to a glass stone that made of ground glass which was molded and then melted, producing an opaque dense glass frosted stone. Paste had many air bubbles and swirl marks. The high lead content glass was then polished and faceted, and set on either copper or silver resulting in a brilliant stone. Today the term paste usually refers to rhinestones. In Europe rhinestones are often referred to as paste, strass, and diamante.
  Austria is another area with a history in rhinestone production. In 1891 Daniel Swarovski created a new glass cutting machine which quite literally revolutionized the jewelry business. This machine could cut faceted glass, producing finely finished product in a very short time. Prior to this invention it would take a very long time for each stone to be hand cut and finished. Swarovski’s background in glass making, combined with his glass cutting machine soon found him producing rhinestones with a lead content of over 30%. The brilliance of these rhinestones was superior to anything seen on the market. Swarovski wasn’t content with his invention and the best rhinestones ever seen. His next invention was once again transforming to the jewelry industry. He created a vacuum plating for the backs of the stones with silver and gold, reducing the need for hand labor. Still today Swarovski rhinestones are recognized as the highest quality in the industry. Over 80% of rhinestone jewelry manufactured in America use Swarovski rhinestones.
  Tomorrow I’ll tell you more about rhinestones.

This gucci handbags is indeed another of his very feminine yet sophisticated bag designs. Having such would already bring style and glamour even to your simplest casual clothing. And though it looks very intense and just apt for the spring and summer, having this for the next seasons would as well keep you stylish and would also brighten up your ensemble.

And for such, the price of $1395 should somehow be enough. This gucci tote bag is made only of Beige/ebony GG fabric with brown leather trim and light gold hardware, and the really glossy finish of it is what makes it very appealing and stylish. It is designed with a large side bow, plus it also has some gathers on the front for added style.

It opens through a snap closure and would show enough space from the bag’s 12? x 10 x 5 inches dimension. It also has a zipped pocket that sits on the silk lining for additional storage. The double handles are of seven inches drop, which then gives you option of whether to carry it over your shoulders or arm.

This Gucci purses is available in brown colors. it’s  simply fascinating, though the brown one is more classic .

Gucci handbags specialty stores have almost reached every corner of the world, which is a strong statement of its progress since its marketing beginning in 1938. To celebrate its 70 anniversary, its creative director Frida Giannini designed the limited edition of Gucci 1950s Postcard Tote especially.

Added with more historical and poetic element, the tote is more like a postcard passing through time and space to bring you back to the good old days. The pattern is all about the ancient Milan street scenery: it perfectly captures the beautiful view of the Spanish square in Rome, including the Gucci Via Condotti boutique, which vividly tells the keen relationship between Gucci and Rome. Surprisingly, even today, Gucci and Rome still are the fashion leader. Sometimes, time is of no count in the face of the real classic. To tell the truth, I am self was attracted by the tote at the very first sight. The elegant outlook and the lovely color win my vote.

The large capacity can hold all my belongings and the harmonious colors match my clothes easily. Carry this gucci purses, it is an excellent bag; put it up on the wall, it becomes an exquisite picture.

I was not feeling Gucci handbags for quite some time, then came the Gucci Hysteria Bag.

The luscious leather is as sumptuous as anything I have felt, in fact so soft that I would give anything to turn it into a pillow (or even better a blanket). And while leather versions have my attention, my undivided attention was long ago lost to the Gucci handbag —-Gucci Crocodile Hysteria Bag that Vlad and I saw in NYC.

But since the price tag is much more wisely saved going towards a down payment on a house.I am left loving the discount Gucci Small Hysteria Bag is sultry magenta. The leather is slightly gathered at the top but the overall shape is slouchy. The double handles feature the metal Gucci crest detailing, which does stand out but is alluring in its own right.

There is a detachable shoulder strap, but when worn the top of the Gucci handbag folds over and gives a more casual look. The inside features a zip, cell phone, and PDA pocket, all necessities for 2008. If the colorful option, which will be perfect for fall and winter, is not working for you, there is also black available.