Innovative Resin Jewellery – Taking Designer Jewellery Into The 21st Century!

By Author: Belinda Darling
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With budgets tightly stretched and fashion trends inspired by Nature, it is not surprising that resin jewellery is currently taking centre stage at international fashion events. The world’s fashion models are showcasing a huge variety of handmade jewellery made from incredibly versatile resin.

Look out for chunky bangles, multi-bangles, bead necklaces, bracelets, dangling earrings and leaf-shaped cluster pendants, amongst the vast range of resin jewellery. There are glossy finishes, transparent frost-inspired beads and smooth matte accessories in autumn gold, soft yellow and rich browns, along with pebble-grey, coal-black and snow-white for winter wear.

Translucent Amber
Real amber is actually pre-historic tree resin that has fossilised into a hard, smooth semi-transparent material. The beauty of amber resides in the warmth of its translucent shades of soft yellow – orange – brown and throughout history it has been a highly valued, but scarce commodity. However, synthetic resin can now be fashioned to resemble true amber in every detail, making modern, amber designer jewellery both affordable ...
... and highly sought after.

Coral Cameos
Another natural material showing an upsurge in popularity is coral. Of course, harvesting real coral is not allowed these days, to conserve the rich ecology along the Great Barrier Reef. However, modern coral resin jewellery resembles the subtle pink-orange-red shades of natural coral perfectly and is proving a big hit with a whole new generation of women.
Amber and coral resin jewellery in necklaces, bracelets, drop earrings, brooches and rings are available from fashion jewellery retailers in both traditional styles, like coral cameo brooches and as funky modern designs.

Seahorses & Peacock Feathers
At the top end of the market is resin couture, the designer jewellery created by individual handmade jewellery artisans, for clients who value personalised and original fashion accessories. Resin lends itself to an almost infinite variety of innovative designer jewellery creations as almost any object can be sealed inside a translucent pendant, bangle, brooch or ring.

There are some very unusual items on offer, too, such as a completely lifelike, resin sea-horse set inside a bangle, or resin butterflies which appear to be flying around the wearer’s wrist!

In addition, there are items containing real peacock feathers, or exquisite pink rosebuds that will never wither. Some handmade jewellery specialists are making one-of-a-kind beads, bangles and brooches which contain personal items provided by their clients. It is a super way to preserve a sprinkle of red rose petals from a special bouquet, forever!

Waves & Petals

Also notable amongst this season’s innovative designer jewellery, are the wave necklets with matching bracelets in which the resin has been fashioned into the flowing, vertical undulations of waves circling the base of the neck or wrist. Tinted in grey-blue shades fading to white on the crest of each wavelet, these unusual designs are a splendid way to display your fashion flair.

Look out, too, for the simple elegance of floral inspired necklaces with smooth, sleek petals of delicately tinted resin radiating from a fine chain around the base of the neck - making the face above appear to be the centre of a fresh, summer flower!

There is no doubt that resin jewellery has brought an exciting new dimension to fashion accessories, providing attractive and affordable designer jewellery and benefitting small, handmade jewellery workshops all around the world!

Elk Accessories has a strong design and commitment to working with small manufacturers to create authentic, high quality resin jewellery and designer jewellery. This results in new and exciting ranges each season. Check out our online store for contemporary handmade jewellery.