Celebrities may be rich and famous, but that doesn’t mean they’ll only stick to genuine diamond jewelry. In fact, fashion costume jewelry still appears around celebrities’ necks and can influence fashion trends all over the globe. What is this appeal for the quirky and the fake? It has to do with the desire to express yourself artistically, something that all celebrities are expert in.
Trendsetters
Using alternative materials like wood for cuff bracelets or copper for pendants might seem odd, but these materials offer design choices unavailable in gold or diamonds. It’s all about the look and the presentation. Even natural materials like coral or natural, raw, diamonds have shown up on the red carpet as a way to make a new fashion statement. If it draws enough attention, a new fashion trend is started and jewelry makers copy the same look all over the world.
Self-Expression
Good costume jewelry also exhibits some personal self-expression and choice on the role of the artist. The raw diamonds, for instance, might reveal a green and eco-friendly edge that other types of jewelry would miss all together. Costume jewelry can make a social statement as well as a fashion statement, with some pieces being directly tied to causes that a celebrity favors, like breast cancer awareness.
Personal Favorites
Everyone has his or her own personal choices. The colors and textures of fashion jewelry vary so much that there is something unique for everyone looking to find something new and unusual that speaks to them. You may see different material choices, but the same colors appearing on an actress that favors the look of silver, instead of yellow gold, for instance. Some may wear amethysts, just because they like the stone. In fashion design, it isn’t just about what is trendy, but also about what appeals to you as an individual.