Layering necklaces the right way is a bit more complicated than some think.  It can be tough to know what kind of pieces layer.  You’ll want to take a few things into consideration lest you end up looking like you just stumbled out of an out of control Mardi Gras celebration.

First take into account the materials you’d like to use.  While you may want to look eclectic, looking too eclectic is can be confusing to the eye.  You don’t have to be too “matchy matchy” while layering pieces, but you should make sure that the necklaces you decide to layer are related to each other in some way.  Relate them by metal type, tone, theme, or even by the type of loose gemstone inclusions.  You’ll want to be careful when layering man made gemstones with mined gemstones as well, since wearing the two together can sometimes make your look less fluid.

Don’t forget to consider necklace lengths as well.  Layering too many necklaces of the same length on can result in a heavy look that confuses the viewer.  Try to use necklaces of varied lengths when layering.  If you’re a beginner to layering, try starting out with a simple 16-18’’ necklace with a cz solitaire pendant.  Compliment it with 28-36’’ delicate chain necklace.  This look works with many different necklines including the scoop neck and the V-neck.

Check out your own jewelry box and experiment.  Layered necklaces look great under a jacket even for everyday wear!  Have fun incorporating this style into your look.

Many women who once would gasp at the site of an oversized necklace now incorporate such pieces seamlessly into their wardrobe as large, visible jewelry pieces have become more widely accepted in everyday society, and even in the workplace.

Thanks to countless designers who have continued to incorporate statement jewelry into their runway shows and thanks to the many celebrities, and even political figures who continue to wear statement pieces, women all over can feel confident showing off a piece of jewelry that also happens to be a conversation piece as well.  In fact, they can have a great deal of fun doing so.  Now, for those of us who have become attached to the statement look, is a disappointing change in fashion tides just around the corner?

While several trend forecasters predicted that the statement jewelry trend would make way for a more subtle understated jewelry or minimalist jewelry trend in 2011, the statement jewelry trend continued to go strong with large pieces continually making appearances in popular media.  The fact remains that statement jewelry pieces are a great way to get more out a minimalistic wardrobe, and with a world still in economic crisis, statement jewelry is still an economical way to look glamorous.  Designers are likely to continue to incorporate large, sparkling, and noticeable loose stones into eye catching statement pieces in seasons to come.

There are plenty of very talented designers that have turned to using high quality, wholesale cubic zirconia to create high fashion jewelry pieces to accommodate a variety of budgets. AAAAA cubic zirconia is every bit as beautiful as the finest naturally mined diamond and nearly as durable, making is an ideal affordable replacement for a natural diamond in frequently worn jewelry.

Wholesale cubic zirconia makes the perfect low cost focal point of an engagement ring, pendant, bracelet or pair of earrings and the cost is a fraction of a comparable natural diamond. Loose cz can flawlessly take center stage in virtually any fine metal setting to create a natural diamond look for a substantially smaller price tag.

Natural diamonds are subject to price fluctuations due to issues of supply and demand which can cause prices to jump dramatically almost without warning. Due to the fact that cubic zirconia is generated in a lab, it can be created to fill demand and isn’t subject to the same pricing issues that naturally mined diamonds are. This allows designers to create and sell jewelry with confidence that the prices of their synthetic stones aren’t going to go through the roof because of availability issues.

I Love Dogs has half a dozen of the most beautiful, expensive and excessive dog collars in the world available for purchase on their website.  Styles range from the one and a half carat La Juene Tulipe Marquis cut collar for a mere $150,000 all the way up to the Amour, Amour which is the most expensive dog collar in the world.

The more than three million dollar Amour, Amour collar features a stunning seven carat diamond centerpiece and comes in at a total carat weight of 52.  There are 1600 hand set diamonds in platinum and 18k white gold setting which is held in place comfortably on your overly pampered pup with ultra soft crocodile leather.

While it’s wonderful to be able to buy nice things for every special member of your family, three million dollars is a bit much for even the fanciest of canine collars.  Designers who want to craft extra special gifts for furry family members can do so much more affordably by using high quality cubic zirconia.

Wholesale cz can be easily incorporated into any design to create just as beautiful and stunning a look as a natural diamond.  Cz is highly durable, readily available and costs only a fraction of what naturally mined diamonds do.  This allows designers to create fine jewelry that will satisfy the taste and the needs of any consumer, regardless of the size of their budget.

The reluctance of some people, particularly fashion conscious teens and young adults, to wear the traditional style of medical jewelry caused Hope Paige Designs to expand their offerings.  The Pennsylvania based company has broadened their line of medical jewelry to include some color, some sparkle and plenty of designs that can fit into a variety of personal styles.

The innovative medical jewelry from Hope Paige Designs provides all of the pertinent information that medical personnel may need prior to administering treatment, but it manages to deliver it in a fashionable way.  This could make the thought of having to wear medical ID jewelry a whole lot easier to swallow for teens and ‘tweens who feel the need to always to be in style and that could ultimately save a lot more lives.

Hope Paige is already seeing positive results from their expanded line of medical jewelry and continued success could certainly spawn an even wider array of styles.  In the future, we may even see some creative designers that marry the world of medical ID jewelry with the world of high fashion.

Of course, in order for any style of medical ID jewelry to be practical it would have to be sold at prices that the general public could afford.  The addition of diamonds could certainly push medical jewelry into the world of high fashion, but the finished product would likely be too expensive for those who needed it most. 

Cubic zirconia, on the other hand, can give any accessory a fine jewelry feel without the fine jewelry price.  Cz gives jewelry designers the ability to create an incredibly stunning and very durable piece that is suitable for any occasion while keeping the price to the consumer as low as possible

Pet Fashion Week in New York is the nation’s biggest showcase for pet clothes and accessories and there is absolutely no shortage of glitz and glamour to have your four legged friend looking every bit as good as you.  Each year dozens and dozens of vendors have their contributions to the pet fashion world on display for purchase and each and every year tons of people who want nothing but the pest for their pet grab up the gear – everything from coats and dresses to hats and perfectly jeweled collars and charms that cost upwards of three thousand dollars.

If you are willing to spare no expense (and you have an unlimited budget to do so), then you’ll be able to get everything you need to turn your dog from fashion zero to fashion hero.  If three thousand dollars is a little bit out of your price range for a fine piece of jewelry for yourself, let alone a collar for your dog, there are certainly options available to have your dog looking like a celebrity pooch without breaking your bank account.

It doesn’t matter if you are in the market for a stunning rock that will turn the heads of your friends or coworkers or if you want your pampered pup to walk around with a collar that will be the envy of the entire dog world – cubic zirconia is what you need if you want bling on a budget.  Loose cz can be purchased in wholesale lots for a fraction of the cost of loose natural diamonds, but cz looks every bit as good as a natural diamond in any setting or situation. Cz lets you pamper yourself and add to your dog’s already impressive collection of fine jewelry collars without having to worry too much about the price tag.

Other examples of consumer products that can incorporate cubic zirconia include:

• Evening Gowns
• Cufflinks
• Hats or Bandanas
• Laptop Computers
• Cutlery
• Dental Grilles

Obviously, there is a growing trend to provide customers of all income-levels with designer products that have glitz and glamor and make them look like they belong to the Hollywood crowd. Designers who wish to capitalize on this trend can either use poorly-cut real diamonds or instead use perfect cubic zirconia. It’s clear that you get better value from the affordable lab-created cubic zirconia which comes with precise sizes, dimensions and other specifications. This is especially valuable for designers who want to mass-produce their product and need hundreds or thousands of identical stones. 

Another advantage that cubic zirconia provides to designers of all products, is the ability to create stones in any hue or color. Typical colors include pink, red, yellow, blue, champagne, emerald and many others. This allows designers to craft incredible, color-coordinated creations for both men and women.

Another interesting area where cubic zirconia has been used is in industrial design. Panasonic, for example, uses cubic zirconia in its RP-HJE900 ear buds. Apparently it helps to suppress sound distortion. It would be safe to predict that cubic zirconia will eventually find broader use in many industrial applications and help enhance our lives in numerous ways.