Sunday, July 13, 2014

What You Need To Know About Rhinestone Word Pins

By Coleen Torres


There are so many beautiful things that the world proudly possesses. There are also those that are found naturally but are enhanced by men in order for their natural pulchritude to really shine out. Among such things are minerals and precious gems. These sparkly rocks just enhance everything they are placed upon, including rhinestone word pins, but everyone knows that they are disguised as unassuming rocks on the outside.

Though they are more obviously known as rhinestones, sometimes they also go by the names diamante, paste, even strass, in some European countries. It is a rock that is made to pose as something resembling a diamond, as the real ones are really hard to come by. The name rhinestone got stuck in them as they are believed to be first found in large deposits along the banks of the river Rhine.

It was only until the 18th century that the stones gained popularity. It was during this time that a certain Alsatian jeweller took notice of the beauty of the said stones, and proceeded to used them to imitate the glimmer and shine of diamonds, which could be very expensive. Rhinestones made for a very believable substitute, and not to mention relatively more affordable, too.

These can even fool many into believing that they are actually more expensive than they actually are. These gems are often valued on different scales. The first deals with the brilliance, wherein lead crystal types rank at the top. The second deals with the size, and then the maker. At present, the most valuable are the ones made by swarovski.

They are widely used in the glamorous and glitzy world of fashion and its trends. They are a favorite add on for certain costumes, to add that sense of drama and wealth befitting a certain character in TV series, movies, even plays and musicals. They are also even used in gowns and bodices, even shoes and hair accessories.

They are even used widely for a lot of very odd uses. For example, they are new favorites when it comes to nail arts. Whereas before, glitters and matte coats were the thing, rhinestones have come and completely taken over this field of fashion, too. Sometimes, some people even attach them at choice positions to enhance a tattoo design. Unconventional, yes, but one can only accept that it is beautiful in a very surprising way.

With all their sparkling appearances, it is absolutely not even a wonder that they are quite the staple when it comes to the making of jewelries and all sorts of accessories. They are often used as proxy for diamonds in a tiara. Rhinestone rings can even pass off as diamond ones. They turn a simple article of fashion accessories from drab to fab.

They are also being turned into brooches and cute pins. Today, there even exists a new form of pin design that is more commonly known as word pins. These pins form words, like names or virtues or just about anything. What makes them a favorite of many is the fact that each word is glittering due to the presence of gems outlining every letter.

They can also be utilized as a glamorous form of advertising. One can use it to promote worthy cause. They can also be used to promote a private group, even a company. Their elegant glow on a plain surface should be enough to make one look, and the fact that they are in the form of jewelry makes them instantly unique and hard to forget.




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