Contemporary and Antique Costume Jewelry

Jewelry has always been the weakness of women no matter which age group they belong to. Rather than purchasing complete jewelry sets, one chunky piece like a cocktail ring always works wonders with an elegant dress on a formal occasion. Things like these never go out of fashion and slight modifications in their designs may result in their transition from antique to contemporary varieties.

The cocktail ring has been a celebrity favorite for a long time. It has been a renowned way to adorn your attire in a classy and trendy manner since the Prohibition era in America. During that time, it was considered to be a fashion statement amongst the elite class. The masses were unable to afford it because there were only gold and silver varieties with pure gems available in the market which were very expensive and beyond the reach of ordinary individuals.

Over time, popular jewelry items and especially cocktail rings have been customized to ensure they can be purchased by people with variable purchasing power. Such highly popular costume jewelry is available in many different varieties. The artificial type has stones studded in the main frame which are either synthetic or semi precious and look similar to the original in appearance.

The concept of cocktail rings and jewelry is no longer restricted to the elite. They are a preferred adornment for all kinds of formal occasions as well as everyday use. The popularity of cocktail rings for proposing to your beloved as well as for engagement rings has also risen sharply over the last couple of years.

If you are willing to spend a hefty sum on these rings you can go for those made with pure gold and embellished with real diamonds. Otherwise, the sterling silver varieties would be preferable since they look quite similar to white gold. For cheaper versions, nickel and copper rings are also available in the market. The artificial stones embedded in these rings are available in many different colors and therefore they go well with a variety of outfits.

The advantage of purchasing expensive jewelry is that it can act as the family heirloom that moves from generation to generation. However if your budget does not permit this, artificial jewelry works equally well as it can be purchased for a very reasonable price starting from merely $30. Therefore you can have different rings in your collection to match different outfits.