Get Custom and Unique Handcrafted Jewelry

Each and every one of us wants to be different, wants to stand out in a crowd and wants to be unique. What is this obsession with being different and unique I often wonder? Is it about the attention or is it about something else? Is it a desire deep down within us or is it our need for fifteen minutes of fame?

Whatever the answer may be, the need to be unique is there in all of us. This obsession carries in to what we wear as well, from different clothes to unique jewelry. Jewelry has always been the highlight of any outfit. But who wants the same tennis bracelet, pearl necklace or solitaire earrings? There is nothing unique about them is there? So what about costume jewelry, that’s unique isn’t it? Think again, everyone is turning to costume and fashion jewelry these days because of its innovative look and affordable price. But costume and fashion jewelry is not unique either. In fact many malls these days are retailing mass produced costume jewelry.

The best places to look for custom and unique handcrafted jewelry are antique stores or your grandmother’s cupboard. Surprised? But why? Antique jewelry is unique jewelry isn’t it? It may not be one of a kind but it sure is different. You could also try going to a second hand store for some unique jewelry but be careful of quality and authenticity. Another option is checking out garage sales, you can find some true gems there (I do not mean gemstones). But you may find some outstanding pieces at great prices. And what about the ever-ready Internet? You can find lots of unique jewelry on the Internet, all you have to do is search carefully at an auction site or jewelry site and you are ready to go.

What is catching most people’s attention these days is Handcrafted bohemian style jewelry. What makes handcrafted bohemian jewelry is the fact that it uses simple material and combines it with bold designs. Bohemian jewelry is associated with gypsies and nomadic tribes, so imagine chunky styles in earrings, bangles and even pendants and rings. Think hippie, think free-spirited and think metal handcrafted jewelry, and what you get is true boho style. The rule with bohemian handcrafted jewelry is that there is no rule. You can combine different colors, shapes and styles, and what you will get is custom handcrafted jewelry. The most popular styles are long necklaces, long dangling earrings, chunky and thick bangles and large jewel encrusted rings.

The reason why most custom and unique jewelry are handcrafted is because this is what gives it that special ‘touch’. The jewelry designer goes with the flow, mixing different style, textures and hues to create a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry. Bohemian jewelry is the epitome of uniqueness and custom handcrafted jewelry, as this kind of jewelry is all about being expressive and creative. Most common materials used in this kind of jewelry are:

• Coral and shells, especially those with different and distinct patterns and colors.
• Turquoise, lapis lazuli, opal and mother of pearl.
• Pawa shell is popular because of its unique color.
• Amber, resin or other fossil like fragments.
• Wood.
• Colored pearls.
• Leather thongs.
• Wires like copper and silver to make different patterns and links.

So while the material used in custom and unique handcrafted jewelry is different, what matters is the design and vision of the designer. the creativity involved makes all the difference, otherwise what is the difference between the jewelry you and I can string together and the jewelry made by a custom designer. you are paying big bucks for the creativity and uniqueness, so make sure that the jewelry is truly one of a kind.