Body Chains - Not just for Belly Dancers!

If you are a typical woman, you probably have a variety of chain necklaces in your jewelry wardrobe. Most of us might several different styles. They seem to add just the touch of pizazz to any neckline. Add a pendant to the look and you have a lovely accent to your outfit.

A hot new trend this season seems to be taking chain necklaces and pendants to a whole new level with the introduction of a piece of jewelry called a body chain. They have recently been spotted on a host of Hollywood starlets and this has given the jewelry makers the impetus to add them to their contemporary jewelry lines.

What is a body chain? It's is a combination of chains which combine the look of a pendant necklace with what might simply be described as a light version of chain mail! When I first started seeing them, the look reminded me a bit of the sorts of styles women used to wear when they were belly dancing. But you don't need to be in a harem to enjoy this popular new look.

The pendant part of the necklace is usually joined with vertical rows of chains and then the chains are joined at the hip or waist area with a long single chain. The whole thing drapes over a shirt, blouse or slim fitting top. With the summer season here, another popular look for them is to wear the chain over the top of a bikini for a sexy, hot look.

What do you think of the look? Yay or nay? The look is so sexy and alluring, I am guessing the guys will definitely vote yay!

The style shown here is one that I have recently added to my Jewelry Lane shop at Ruby Plaza. Priced at just $22, it's can be affordable new addition to your trendy jewelry wardrobe.

Hot New Fashion Trend - Earlaces - Rihanna Style

One of the hottest new trends in jewelry is a combination of earrings and necklaces called an earlace. The style has become very popular after R& B star Rihanna was seen wearing a pair recently. I can't keep them in my stores.

What is an earlace? Simply put it is a pair of earrings which is normally joined by a series of chains. Ever since the style became popular all sorts of embellishments have been added to the chains - rhinestones, glass beads, and most recently feathers, another fashion trend this season. I also have some with peace logo motifs and flowers in filigree settings which join the chains to the earrings.

Who knows whether this fashion trend will last, but right now, they are selling well, and I keep relisting them.

What do you think? Is an earlace the style for you?

Here are a few examples of some of the styles that I have just added. For more designs, head on over to Jewelry Lane at Ruby Plaza or my ebay Store Carolina Collections Jewelry.

Angelina Jolie to Launch a New Jewelry Line

Those of you who love to keep up with the latest in contemporary jewelry fashions may be interested to know that Angelina Jolie has launched a new line of jewelry called Style of Jolie.

Ms Jolie has been involved in the design process since she wanted to create some beautiful art around jewels with the mission of helping children.

YouTube has an interesting video of the collection that you can find here:

Religious Jewelry is Always a popular choice

Wearing religious jewelry has always been a way for the faithful to proudly display their faith in a elegant way. But gone are the days of the only choice being a rosary or a small beaded bracelet.

Current fashion trends have changed all that and now the range of jewelry with a religious theme is vast and includes bracelets, pins, pendants, rings, earrings and the ever popular cross necklace.

I have just received a large range of religious jewelry styles and am listing them in my online stores. The designs are lovely, with many having rhinestone and turquoise gemstone accents.

Here are a few examples to give you an idea of the range. Prices start at about $6.99 and range to approximately $30. Some designs are limited in quantity, so hurry in for best choice.

You can view the whole range at my shop at Ruby Plaza - Jewelry Lane, or my Vintage Jewelry Mall Shop.

It's Sale time at Carolina Collections - Cameos!!

Each week in my ebay store - Carolina Collections Vintage Jewelry, I offer a few items which I have placed on sale. This week is no exception. And this sale is close to my heart, as readers of my blog will realize. I've marked down a nice range of cameo costume jewelry. Here are a few pieces to whet your appetite. You can view the whole range of cameo jewelry which is reduced on the mark down page of my shop. Hurry, though...the sale ends in just a few days.