Difference between fine jewelry and fashion jewelry

Difference between Fine Jewelry and Fashion Jewelry by ​ Anika Pathak​ ​ jewelry designer & author

Overview

In today’s world, the requirement of the modern day consumer have changed. Jewellery which is still majorly an arena of women, mostly caters to the needs of women. The modern day woman is dynamic and requires jewellery that can be worn by her on a daily basis. She requires jewellery that can make her look beautiful and should, at the same time, be light and cost­effective. These requirements of the modern women have been fulfilled by fashion jewellery. Fashion jewellery is the modern world’s answer to the jewellery woes of women. This jewellery is different from the fine jewelry we are used to seeing.

Fine jewelry is jewellery that is made of precious metals and gemstones. The use of precious metals and gemstones makes this jewellery more expensive than other types of jewellery available in the market. Fine jewelry like gold and silver have been used since a long time and are still widely popular. It is essential to develop a basic understanding of any kind of jewellery before indulging in any sale or purchase that involves the use of that jewellery.

Reasons for the popularity

Fashion Jewellery

Fashion jewellery consists of jewellery made out of inexpensive metals and gemstones. This jewellery may be made of metal, beads, wood, plastic etc. The trend of fashion jewellery has shown a steady rise in the recent times. There are a number of reasons behind the rise in the popularity of fashion jewellery. One of the major reasons behind this rise is the fact that fashion jewellery is more cost­effective in comparison of fine jewelry. Fine jewelry is usually manufactured with the use of precious metals and gemstones. These gemstones and metals increase the price and value of fine jewelry hence it is difficult to purchase pieces of fine jewelry without burning a hole in the pocket. Fashion jewellery, however, is a cheaper alternative to fine jewelry. Fashion jewellery also offers a wide variety in terms of the material used in making it and the design available. This jewellery offers a mammoth variety of alternatives to choose from and is also quite light to be worn every day and on every occasion.

Fine jewelry Fine jewelry or ​ precious jewelry​ is made with the use of precious gemstones and metals. The precious metals used in the manufacture of fine jewelry involve the use of silver, gold and platinum. These metals are expensive because of the rarity of their existence in nature in Free State. The same applies to the gemstones used in the manufacture of this jewellery. Gemstones such as pearls, diamonds, and rubies are not easily available in nature. This leads to the rise in price of these stones. The use of these metals and gemstone in making jewellery increases the cost of this jewellery. However, this does not lead to a decline in the popularity of fine jewelry. Fine jewelry is still very popular in the market and its demand is still high. This jewellery has been a part of human civilization and has been used to emphasize opulence and wealth.

Conclusion Fine jewellery​ and ​ Fashion Jewellery​ are two sides of the same coin. They both have different uses in the life of the modern woman. She uses fine jewelry to add a touch of fine class and opulence to her look on special occasion. She spends a generous amount on purchasing this jewellery and it is usually a well thought after indulgence.

Whereas fashion jewellery is a daily requirement of the modern woman. Since fine jewelry cannot be worn every day because of various factors, fashion jewellery proves to be a savior. Fashion jewellery can be worn every day by the working and dynamic modern woman. This jewellery is cost effective and light.