It’s A Women’s World

I recently ran into a friend of mine who is one of the most stylish young women in the area. This hip and trendy gal is in her early 20s and she wears the hottest designs available in clothing and in jewelry. Some pieces that turned me green with envy is her belly button rings. Since I’m a mom and since I’m in my late 30s, I figured that the days of belly button rings were long gone for me. I would have to be happy with the notion that my dear friend can wear them with ease but I would have to pass. When I expressed my disappointment in the absence of this kind of jewelry she convinced me otherwise.

She argued that I work hard at the gym to keep a tight figure. Why not show it off with designer belly button rings? The trick is to find something that is elegant and sophisticated rather than young and flirty. I decided to take my friend’s advice and I started browsing online for belly button rings that would be appropriate for me. And did I find some? Oh yes. I found plenty belly button rings that are quite elegant and understated. There are many different designs and some are quite modest. I love that I can add this kind of pierced jewelry to my wardrobe without worrying about going over the top.

The first few belly button rings that I saw were a little too much for my modest tastes. These dangling designs were too flashy and shiny for me and I really thought that I was going down the wrong road when browsing though the colorful belly button rings. There were so many pink hearts floating around I thought that I was shopping for Valentine’s Day.

Just when I thought I should give up, I came across a well designed web site that had elegant, well made belly button rings that I could call my own. One design is actually called Elegant Belly Button Ring. This one was quickly added to my online shopping cart. The style was perfect and the price was right. The Elegant design is ideal for the mature woman because it is sleek and understated. There is a single cubic zirconia stone followed by a hoop with several shimmering chips in it. That’s all there is to these beautiful belly button rings. They make the perfect addition to the savvy mature woman’s jewelry wardrobe. There are plenty other designs to consider in belly button rings that appeal to all women. Don’t let age get in the way of style. There are too many choices available to just give up.

The Italian people are vivacious, expressive, artistic and are passionate about life. Everything is art! Whether you’re talking food, festivals, drama or art, every Italian is an artist, and the rendition and presentation are beloved traditions of celebration.  Italian women are elegant when it comes to fashion and shopping for jewelry to accessorize is almost a hobby.  Italian jewelry has a rich and interesting history and the craftsmanship is world renowned. Come with me and see why.

Fine Italian jewelry making is a centuries old traditional art and Italian jewelers today are as passionate about their craft as they were in the 1300s. In fact, classical Italian jewelry made today still reflects the influences of ancient civilizations encountered in the far reaches of the Roman Empire. Egypt and Greece were particularly influential.  Over the centuries, various designs and techniques of many cultures have been synthesized into the Italian jeweler’s repertoire, producing the stunning creations you’ll find in Italian jewelry design today.

Gold is still the metal of choice of many Italian jewelry designers. Techniques gleaned from Etruscan designs dating to the 9th century B.C. are still in use today. One famous Italian artisan, Pio Fortuna Castellani, is credited with reviving the Etruscan technique known as granulation, a particularly beautiful and unusual effect in gold work. The House of Castellani carries on this work today, passed down from Pio Fortuna. Granulated gold work is revered by jewelry connoisseurs and today’s top Italian jewelry designers passionately craft their works of art for many eager customers. The granulation technique is signature to classical Italian jewelry.

Sterling silver is not neglected by the Italian jeweler. Necklaces, pendants, earrings, pins, hair ornaments and bracelets are some of the types of adornments you’ll find. Italian jewelry has a centuries acknowledged reputation for creative pieces of the best quality.

Even costume, everyday type Italian jewelry reflects the creative design and vivid imagery with which every Italian seems to be blessed. Everyday Italian costume jewelry is often vividly colored, elaborate, or simply over sized. The word “flair” comes to mind when thinking of their designs. Any Italian jewelry piece is bound to be a trend setter.

Several years ago, I was lucky enough to visit Rome. My daughter and I were shopping near the Vatican one evening. The shops were each a work of art in their own right, and the Italian jewelry shops were spectacular displays of true art! So beautiful were these pieces, it made you want to eat them!  If you can’t visit Italy, you can take a virtual tour of Italian jewelry shops right from your computer. Italian jewelry websites are as artful as their brick-and-mortar counterparts, with high quality images of this luscious jewelry. Go take a look for yourself!