Beautiful handcrafted designer jewelry is always in high demand. This is because handmade items are delicate and exceptional. And when the articles are made by following your own specifications, they are even more beautiful and alluring. Many designers all over the world offer personalized and custom-designed jewelry to their customers. You can also find websites where you can choose your own stones, metal setting and overall design of the article you are looking for. By following this method you can create your own jewelry articles by using certified diamonds and precious gemstones. In this article we will explore some of the most popular custom-designed jewelry articles.

High quality handmade jewelry is offered by only a few renowned designers. You can search for websites where personalized jewelry option is available. Some designers also offer to use stones and metals provided by you. If you do not trust the selection of different jewelry makers, you can provide them with your own precious gemstones and diamond collection to be used on jewelry articles. Custom engagement rings can also be created in a similar manner by specifying your diamond cut, clarity, color and carat. This way affordable and totally unique rings and personalized wedding bands can be bought.

Many designer jewelry experts recommended stock-piling up on statement jewelry in 2008, with anticipation that the trend would continue into 2009. While the focus last year was on choosing one signature piece and toning down the rest of the ensemble, the trend this spring is the bigger the better. On the runways in Paris, Milan and New York, models are sporting bold, exotic and colorful pieces that are paired with equally bold and colorful outfits (think purple).

Earrings and the Oscars

Watching the Oscars this year, you may have forgotten that we’re in recession. Apparently, the rule of thumb is that if you want to wear this season’s jewelry designs, go all out. The red-carpet A-listers didn’t let us down, sporting lavish, statement-making earrings. Angelina Jolie caused a stir in her Lorraine Schwartz emerald teardrop earrings accentuated with her strapless back Ellie Saab gown. Kate Winslet stunned the crowds in an asymmetrical Atelier Yves Saint Laurent gown and brilliant Chopard earrings. Other noteworthy Oscar earrings were donned by Alicia Keys, Evan Rachel Wood and Heidi Klum. The spectacle also proved that the chandelier earring trend stays strong in 2009 as well.