Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Reasons To Buy Hand Knotted Jewelry

By Eloise Hewitt


Necklaces and other items are made by stringing beads together. The difference comes in the techniques used, beads or other decorations chosen and the thread used. Purchasing hand knotted jewelry offers a number of advantages, including a more finished appearance. The choice of what to buy is important as there are many suppliers of these items. Experience and skill are needed to produce good quality items.

Jewelry is a very personal item that reflects the style and character of the person wearing it. Hand knotting a piece may result in subtle differences in size, color and shape to any other piece. This adds to its appeal as it is not a mass produced article with no personality. Wearing an original piece like this can help to give a boost of confidence on a special occasion.

Items like this are widely available and this can make a decision difficult. The choice is virtually unlimited due to the variety of styles. The advantage when buying from an online source is that prices and styles can be compared more easily than when physically going from store to store. There is also something to suit all budgets and tastes, from more classic items like pearl necklaces to more ethnic items like intricately woven jade bracelets.

These pieces make wonderful gifts. They have been made with great attention to detail and can be treasured for many years due their durability. Just make sure that you take the style of the person for whom the gift is intended into account.

Silk thread is most frequently used when using a knotting technique for soft, organic beads. Beads like coral, natural turquoise and pearls benefit because the knots serve to keep them from rubbing together and becoming scratched. Once they are scratched or damaged in any way, dirt is attracted, making the problem even more noticeable.

More flow and movement is obtained when using silk thread. There are many colors available. Colors can be selected to match the beads perfectly or to provide an interesting contrast. This allows for creativity when making these items.

The maker of the piece has to make sure that the right type of thread is used and the decision as to whether to use a single or double strand is also important. The appearance of a piece can be spoiled if the knots are too large in relation to the beads. One of the main advantages of such a piece is that if the string breaks, only one bead is lost as there are knots between each bead. Your beads do not have to end up scattered all over the floor.

Those who are skilled at this craft usually have years of experience, enabling them to produce pieces of quality and durability. If you are buying from an online store, it is important to read reviews written by other customers. Policies regarding shipping, returns and exchanges should also be considered. This will help ensure that your online shopping experience is not a disappointing one.




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