crystaljewelry

Handmade and crafted silver crystal jewelry has stood the test of time and remains even today an ever popular choice because of its pure elegant and classic beauty.

Crystals can be set into rings, brooches, pendants and crystal necklace, just as they are in their natural and alluring raw state or highly polished and cut for sheer brilliance, dazzle and shine. In their natural state these precious and semi-precious stones present a variety of iregular shapes, sizes and colors which can result in a beautiful and unique piece of stone set silver jewelry, handmade jewelry and tailored to individual taste, men’s silver crystal gifts as well as women’s.

Crystal gemstones can also be worked or cut to produce faceted twinkling beads and regular shapes like diamond cut princess or marquise, ovals and rounded. It is extremely durable and looks very attractive when set in pure silver and used in exclusive silver jewelry designs.

Swarovski crystal jewelry is relatively inexpensive when compared to gold, especially now that gold prices have soared in recent years. In addition the choices available to the consumer have at the same time expanded as silver and natural crystal has risen in popularity as the fashion accessories of choice amongst both men and women. For the man, silver jewelry that dazzles is very fashionable, particularly if it includes diamonique or the laboratory grown crystal, cubic zirconia or CZ, as it is often called.

Silver stone-set jewelry is available in lots of different colors besides the traditional white of pure quartz crystal, from the dusky pinks of rose quartz crystal and the purple range of amethysts to the mystical smoky quartz and yellows of citrine and topaz. Silver and crystal jewelry is not only extremely beautiful it is also durable and long lasting if treated with appropriate care.

Just like gold, it has a tendency to go a little dull over time when exposed to air as it starts to oxidise and so it needs a polish from time to time to bring it back to its natural sheen. It is a good idea to store your silver in its original packaging or in a soft cloth or jewelry box to minimize exposure to air during those times when you are not wearing it.

Besides this there are some things to look out for to help keep your silver Handmade Crystal Jewelry in pristine condition. It is best to avoid using perfumes and hair products and swimming in chlorinated or salty water when wearing silver because these products can tarnish it or blacken this precious metal. It would be advisable to put on your silver jewelry after your swim, or after you have finished doing your hair, putting your make-up on and spraying with perfume.