With the 2010 Golden Globes held this month we see dazzling couture jewelry down the red carpet.  So it’s a safe bet to say that statement jewellery will be expected at glamorous events.  And what will we do without costume jewellery that is designed so we can wear accessories like our favourite celebrities.

Costume jewelry (also known as fashion jewelry) has been created to make jewellery more affordable in our ever changing lifestyles.  Everyday jewelery include items such as necklace sets with matching earrings, bangles, bracelets and rings.  Hair accessory (hair clips and hair bands) are making a comeback this year.

Unique jewellery items like  Indian tikas and panjas (hand bracelet jewellery) are accessories that are not easily available down your local high street and can only be found in ethnic shops or online at Asian Glitz and Asian Designs.

Crystal dangly earrings are a must have fashion piece this season.  Every movement you make with your head the swaying crystal earrings will alway catch the light and make them sparkle.

Or how about ‘blessing’ your finger with a flamboyant cocktail ring.  Sipping a glass of champagne with an eye-dropping ring on your finger has never looked so sexy.

Accessorising with jewellery is endless fun; you’ll never get tired when fashion is constantly changing.

** Have a wonderful Christmas from all at Asian Glitz **

Asian Bride Magazine’s beauty co-ordinator ’selects five summer looks to suit every bride’.

Asian Bride Issue 28 2009

Maroon Bridal Necklace Set and Lengha

Indian Bridal Fashion Wear

Indian Gold Necklace Sets

Ivory Gold Wedding Jewelery and Dress

Emerald Green Necklace Set and Sari

Issue 28 also includes extensive highlights from the Asian Bride Show 2009.  All the fashion models on the catwalk were wearing our Indian costume jewellery.  Please refer to our recent post regarding the jewelry displayed on the bride show.

Due to popular demand we have sold out on the featured jewellery.  However we now have lots of new and wonderful pieces of bollywood jewelry such as anklets, bangles, cocktail rings, earrings, necklaces, panjas and tikkas ready for this party season.

Here are a range of blue costume jewelry that Asian Glitz and Asian Designs stock:

Turquoise:

Turquoise Drop Necklace Set in Gold (£24.00)

Turquoise Lac Bangles (£14.00)

Blue Zircon:

Blue Zircon Cocktail Ring (£6.00)

Blue Zircon Indian Necklace Set in Rhodium (£35.00)

Baby Blue:

Pastel Blue Clip (£6.00)

Royal Blue:

Royal Blue Panjas (£12.50)

Capri Blue:

Capri Blue Flower Earrings (£6.00)

Hot Blue:

Hot Blue Body Bindi (£6.50)

Hot Blue Jhumka Bangle Set (£13.50)

What is your favourite shade of blue?  Let us know we would love to hear from you.

We are so spoilt for choice but here are a few of our favourite costume jewellery items: 

Fuchsia Ring in Gold (£6.50)

Black Necklace Sets in Silver (£16.00)

Quad Tikka in Antique Gold (£8.50)

Shop online with free UK delivery on all orders.  Asian Designs accepts payments in US dollars, Canadian dollars and Euros.  As a treat orders over £45 will receive a free armband bindi worth £6.00.

Feel free to leave your comments and what you would like to see in the future.

This is where the ‘less is more’ comes into play by not going overboard with the accessories.  Silver based jewelry seems to be the colour to wear whether it is a single chunky bangle on one arm or just a dazzling pair of chandelier earrings.  If a necklace is needed (without earrings) then teaming it up with a fabulous cocktail ring will do wonders.

Here is a selection of eye-catching occasional costume jewellery:

Rhodium Diamante Bangles in Size 2.8

Oval Dome Ring in Silver

Jet Black Crystal Drop Earrings in Silver

So what do you think?  How do you dress up for occassions?

Firstly, fabulous earrings are now in stock starting from £3.00 (sale price) which includes FREE UK delivery.  These fashion earrings come in various designs and colours but hurry as they are going fast.  Check out some of the earrings below and keep an eye out for more items being added soon;

Baby Pink Vintage Earring (£4.00)

Turquoise Vintage Earrings (£4.00)

You will also notice that new logos have been created for Asian Glitz and Asian Designs, we hope you like them as much as we do.  We went through various designs and it was hard to find something that suited both our sites.

Finally, once this month is over, we would have been trading for 5 years and we’d like to thank all our visitors, customers and supporters for helping us grow year in year out.  As a company we continue to grow and next year will be no different.  We expect to grow rapidly next year thanks to increased exposure in many areas and an ever growing number of referrals by satisfied customers.

We have lots of Indian fashion jewelry, necklace sets, bollywood bangles, chandelier earrings, tikkas and lots more at Asian Glitz and Asian Designs.

Orders over £45 will receive a free armband bindi worth £6.00.

Free Delivery on all UK orders.  International orders (outside the UK) are welcome too at Asian Designs.

*Please order early to avoid disappointment as stocks are going fast.

Indian fashion jewellery comes in a variety of finishes such as gold  tone, silver tone, mehendi rose tone etc.  These finishes are coatings on top of a base metal and if not taken care they can result in your jewelery looking tired.

Like most costume jewellery & Indian fashion jewelry, they need a little more care since they are adorned with gems and beads.  Good care is essential to maintain the condition of your bollywood costume jewelry for many years to come.

The following tips will help you to keep your jewellery looking its best:

• Store all items in a cool and dry place, and store separately in order to avoid scratching and damage.
• Avoid contact with chemicals such as perfume, deodorant etc.
• Do not use abrasive jewellery cleaners.
• Clean your jewellery with a soft cloth and mild detergent with water if required, rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.
• Dry your jewellery with a soft cloth if it gets wet.
• Jewellery should be put on last and taken off first while dressing.
• Never wear your fashion jewellery whilst asleep in bed.

As we all know Indian / Asians are renowned for brightly coloured costume jewelleries to match their stunning outfits, such as traditional Indian necklaces, bangles, earrings and even Indian bindis.  Here at Asian Glitz we offer authentic Indian costume jewelerywith a touch of bollywood elegance all at affordable prices.

Our favourite neon jewellery for this summer is this stunning hot orange crystal necklace set at £28.00 which includes matching earrings and tika.  With orange bangle sets to match at £14.00 per set.

Hyacinth Indian Necklace Set (Silver) £28.00

Hot Orange Bangle Set in Size 2.6 - £14.00

Hot pink crystal bollywood earrings at £15.00 each pair:

Fuchsia crystal earrings in silver - £15.00