Host chat: Cheap vs. inexpensive (Fashion vs. Costume)
There are 4 categories of jewelry: Fashion, Costume, Bridge, and Fine
Fashion/Cheap: Doesn’t cost much at all in comparison to costume.
• Trendy, Fad
• Plastic
• Made of materials that if worn frequently, will chip, fade or turn colors easily
• Faux fabrics i.e.: pleather, plastic flowers, acrylic ribbon
• Plastic or clear resin-over-color stones
• Simple base metal without coating (Nickel allergy sufferers beware)
• Beads are glued on
• Clasps, stones or beads are rarely soldered
• Rings are self adjust
Costume/Inexpensive: Reasonably priced in comparison to Bridge.
• Trendy AND classic
• Rarely plastic
• Made of more sturdy materials, gold or silver plated, to prevent quick fading or color change
• Real fabrics-leather, silk florals, ribbon
• Glass or crystal stones
• Wooden or look-alike resin beads
• Base metal blends for durability
• Clasps, stones or beads are soldered or tied and glued
• Rings in sizes
My favorite “cheap” jewelry hotspots are:
Charlotte Russe
Forever 21
My favorite “inexpensive” jewelry hotspots are:
Boheme
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