Plastic Fashion Jewelry

Plastic fashion jewelry is making a comeback which is available in a vivacious array of colors. They boast of fancy and bright colors that do not lose color even when they are rubbed off. They are the real attention grabbers as well as stylish accessories. They give you a sense of individualism and self-awareness. They are a combination of tradition and modernity. They include all items of jewelry that have a modern design and are made of contemporary materials while retaining the best of traditional aspects. They add a lot of elegance and appeal across all sections of society. They are exquisitely hand carved by the craftsmen and custom designed made to suit individual taste in every minor matter of detail.

What is plastic ?
It is the term used for a wide range of synthetic or semi synthetic polymerization products. They are composed of organic condensation of polymers.

Plastic in jewelry making
From ancient times , plastic jewelry was used and there are different types of plastic used from late era to this modern era :Catering to the sophisticated tastes of fashion concious patrons, the variety of fashion jewelry items made of plastic comprise of:

Celluloid : It is the first man made plastic and was used to make jewelry and fashion accessories as early as 1875. It provides an opportunity to middle class women to enjoy and look beautiful at an affordable price.
Bakelite : It is the most widely and recognized type of collectible plastic used in jewelry in 1907. It is dark and durable molding compound. Bangles, brooches, bracelets, clips, rings, pendants were all made from this material.
Catalin : Catalin was another form of plastic used earlier to make jewelry which is clunky, chunky and often heavily carved. Since it was very time-consuming and expensive to make, today Catalin and Bakelite are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive.
Acrylic or Lucite : It was firstly introduced in 1936 and the most popular plastic material to make jewelry. It is the newest plastic material and is very pure and translucent in quality. In 1950's bugs, stones, flowers, pearl and tiny sea shells were all natural materials combined with acrylic to make fashionable accessories. For special effects lucite or acrylic were was also studded with rhinestones. Acrylic plastic is beautifully translucent and sometimes cast in colorful layers, giving fashion jewelry objects a multi-dimensional effect.

Styles in plastic jewelry
To impart different looks to jewelry a variety of designs are made. The manufacturers have been introducing different designs to match the tastes of the customers and ongoing trends worldwide. Plastic jewelry is combined with glass, bone, horn, brass, aluminum and several other materials to give a more beautifying look. Plastic jewelry adds a regal touch and goes well with all types of skin. Owing to its easy availability, plastic is being experimented with by various craftsmen and manufacturers to churn out an enthralling range of fashion jewelry.

Products
Catering to the sophisticated tastes of fashion conscious patrons, the variety of fashion jewelry items made of plastic comprise the following: