Jewelry

Fashion Jewelry for Everyday Wear and Gifts

Easy Life Markets sells fashion jewelry for everyday outfits, nights out and easy gifts: pendant necklaces, beaded and charm bracelets, bangles, drop earrings, ear cuffs and rings. Our current range includes a gold-tone double heart necklace, a glow-in-the-dark moon pendant, a crystal pillar necklace, pearl-look bracelets, a zodiac bracelet, rhinestone tassel earrings, a butterfly ear cuff, a halo ring and an initial letter ring. Each product page lists the materials, sizes and options, and the current price and availability are shown on each product page.

What should you buy? Start with the piece you will wear most. A fine pendant on a 40 to 45 cm chain goes with almost any neckline. A simple bracelet or an adjustable ring is an easy first buy because sizing is forgiving. Statement earrings and halo rings are for the days you want one piece to carry the look. This guide explains the main types of fashion jewelry, what the materials really are, how to find your size, and how to keep each piece looking bright for longer.

What Fashion Jewelry Is

Fashion jewelry, also called costume jewelry, is jewelry made for style rather than for the value of its materials. Instead of solid gold, silver or natural gemstones, it uses metal alloys, stainless steel, plating, glass, rhinestones, cubic zirconia, shell, stone and synthetic leather. That keeps the price low, so you can follow trends, match pieces to outfits and own several looks instead of one. The costume jewelry article on Wikipedia covers its long history, from early glass paste stones to modern plated designs.

Being honest about materials matters in this category. A ring can look like platinum and diamonds and still be silver-tone alloy with simulated stones. That is the whole point of fashion jewelry, and it is fine, as long as you know what you are buying. On our product pages we describe colour as "gold tone" or "silver tone" unless a material is actually stated, and we say plainly when a stone is simulated.

Types of Fashion Jewelry in Our Range

We add new pieces over time. Here is what each type is for, what to check before you order, and the examples you can buy from us now.

Necklaces and Pendants

A pendant necklace is the easiest piece of fashion jewelry to wear every day. It sits in the open space of a neckline and draws the eye up to the face. Check two numbers: the chain length and the pendant size. The double heart necklace is gold-tone titanium steel with rhinestones, on a 40 cm chain with a 5 cm extender. The luminous moon necklace has a 3.2 cm crescent pendant with a bead that glows after it has been in bright light, on a 45 cm chain plus a 5 cm extender. The tree of life crystal necklace is a wire-wrapped stone pillar, 50 to 62 mm long, in rainbow or white.

Bracelets and Bangles

Bracelets come in three main forms. Chain and beaded bracelets fasten with a clasp. Bangles are rigid rings, either closed or open at the back. Cord and leather-look bracelets are soft and often braided. The pearl charm bracelet is a strand of irregular mother of pearl beads with a gold-tone tag and a pearl drop. The pearl bangle bracelet is an open gold-tone wire bangle wrapped with small pearls and a pale blue centre bead. The zodiac bracelet is a 20 cm braided faux leather band with a 1.8 cm glass charm, offered in all twelve signs.

Earrings and Ear Cuffs

Earrings range from small studs to long drops. Drops and tassels move as you do and suit evenings and events. Ear cuffs hug the rim of the ear and can be worn without an extra piercing, depending on the design. Our long tassel earrings are alloy drops with strands of rhinestones, sold as a pair or as a single earring for one ear. The butterfly ear cuff is plated alloy with four rhinestone butterflies, in gold or silver tone. Left and right pieces are shaped differently, so choose the option for the ear you want.

Rings

Fashion rings come in fixed sizes or as adjustable open bands. A fixed size looks neater and holds stones more securely. An open band is easier to buy as a gift because it adjusts to the finger. The cushion cut halo ring is a silver-tone alloy ring with a simulated centre stone and a halo of small stones, in sizes 5 to 10. The initial letter ring is an adjustable copper alloy ring with zircon stones, in letters A to Z and gold, rose gold or silver tone.

Fashion Jewelry Materials Explained

Materials decide how a piece looks, how it wears and how you should care for it. These are the ones you will see most often on fashion jewelry, including ours.

• Alloy: a mix of base metals, often zinc or copper based. Light, easy to shape and the most common base for plated pieces.
• Copper alloy: a copper-based metal. It takes plating well and is common in rings and pendants.
• Titanium steel: the jewelry trade's name for a stainless steel alloy. It is not titanium metal. It is hard, resists rust and keeps its shape.
• Plating: a thin layer of colour, such as gold or silver tone, bonded to the base metal. It gives the look of precious metal at a fraction of the cost, but it can wear with friction over time.
• Rhinestones: imitation stones of glass, crystal or acrylic, usually with a reflective backing so they flash in the light.
• Zircon and cubic zirconia: in fashion jewelry "zircon" nearly always means cubic zirconia, a clear lab-made stone cut to sparkle. It is not a diamond.
• Mother of pearl: the shiny inner lining of a shell. It has the same soft glow as pearl but is not the same thing as a pearl.
• Faux leather: a synthetic material made to look like leather, used for braided bracelets and cords.
• Stone: natural or treated stone beads and pillars. Shape and colour vary from piece to piece.

Gold Tone, Gold Plated and Solid Gold

These three phrases mean very different things. Gold tone describes colour only. Gold plated means a layer of gold has been applied to another metal, and a reputable seller should be able to state it. Solid gold carries a karat mark and costs far more. Most fashion jewelry, ours included, is gold tone or silver tone. If a product page does not state a plating or metal content, we do not claim one.

Sensitive Skin

Some people react to metals in fashion jewelry, most often nickel. Our suppliers do not state nickel content for the current pieces, and we make no hypoallergenic claims. If your skin reacts to costume jewelry, choose pieces with less skin contact, such as a pendant worn over clothing, wear pieces for shorter periods, and stop if you notice redness or itching.

Fashion Jewelry Compared

How to Find Your Size

Sizing is where most jewelry returns start. A few minutes with a tape measure or a strip of paper saves the trouble.

Necklace Lengths

Chain length decides where a pendant sits. As a general guide on most adults, about 40 cm sits around the base of the neck and the collarbone, 45 cm falls a little lower, and 50 cm or more reaches the upper chest. An extender chain gives you a few centimetres of choice. To test, cut a piece of string to the listed length, hold it round your neck in front of a mirror and see where the ends meet. Wear shorter chains with open or V necklines and longer ones over high necks and jumpers.

Bracelet Sizes

Wrap a tape or a strip of paper round your wrist just above the wrist bone. Add about 1 to 2 cm for a comfortable fit, a little more if you like a loose drape. Compare that with the bracelet length on the product page. For an open bangle, check whether the gap at the back lets it slide on from the side of the wrist. Where a supplier does not state a length, we say so on the product page; contact us if you need a figure before ordering.

Ring Sizes

Ring sizes like 5 to 10 follow a numbered scale based on the inside circumference of the band. The simplest way to find yours is to measure a ring you already wear on the same finger, or wrap a strip of paper round the finger, mark where it meets and measure the length. Fingers swell in heat and shrink in the cold, so measure at the end of the day at normal room temperature. If you are between sizes, the larger size is usually more comfortable. Adjustable open rings remove most of the guesswork.

Earrings

Check whether a design is for pierced ears or is a cuff or clip. Look at the drop length if you want the earring to clear your collar or hair. Some of our earrings are sold singly or in pairs, and some designs are shaped for the left or right ear, so read the options carefully before you add to the basket.

How to Choose Fashion Jewelry

Good fashion jewelry looks deliberate. These simple rules help pieces work with what you already wear.

• Pick one focal point. If you wear long tassel earrings, keep the necklace small or skip it. A halo ring looks best with a plain wrist.
• Match the metal tone. Gold tone, rose gold tone and silver tone each have their own mood. Sticking to one tone looks tidy; mixing on purpose can look modern.
• Follow the neckline. Round necks suit short pendants. V-necks suit pendants that echo the V. High necks suit longer chains worn over the fabric.
• Think about the day. For work, smaller pieces that do not catch on sleeves or keyboards. For evenings, shine and movement.
• Layer by length. When stacking necklaces, leave a few centimetres between each chain so they do not tangle.
• Stack with care. Bracelets and rings look good stacked when they share a tone or a texture.

Fashion Jewelry as a Gift

Jewelry is one of the easiest gifts to get right when you choose a forgiving size and a personal touch. The initial letter ring lets you pick a letter. The zodiac bracelet comes in all twelve signs, so you can match a birthday. A pendant necklace with an extender suits most necks. Our product pages say whether a box is included; where a supplier does not list one, do not assume it, and ask us if gift packaging matters.

Caring for Fashion Jewelry

Plated and set pieces last longer with a little care. These are the standard care habits for fashion jewelry.

1. Last on, first off. Put jewelry on after perfume, hairspray and creams, and take it off before you wash, swim, exercise or sleep.
2. Keep it dry. Water, sweat and chlorine wear plating and can loosen glued stones. Dry a piece gently if it gets wet.
3. Wipe after wearing. A soft, dry cloth removes skin oils and keeps the shine. Avoid abrasive polishes and dips meant for silver.
4. Store pieces apart. Use small bags or a divided box so stones do not scratch plating and chains do not knot.
5. Close clasps when storing. It stops chains tangling and keeps the clasp from catching on other pieces.
6. Charge glow pieces in light. A luminous bead glows after time in bright light and fades gradually; recharge it as often as you like.
7. Treat stone and shell gently. Natural materials can chip if knocked on hard surfaces.

Mistakes to Avoid

• Guessing ring size. Measure first, or choose an adjustable ring.
• Ignoring the chain length. The same pendant looks very different at 40 cm and at 50 cm.
• Ordering a single earring by mistake. Check whether the option is a pair, a left or a right.
• Expecting precious metal. Read the material line. Gold tone is a colour, not a metal.
• Wearing plated pieces in water. It is the fastest way to dull the finish.
• Skipping the policy. Read our return and refund policy before you order, so you know how returns work.

Complete the Look with Our Fashion Range

Jewelry is part of our wider fashion department. Pair a pendant with tops and dresses from women's clothing, or add a zodiac bracelet to pieces from men's clothing. A handbag from bags and accessories ties the outfit together, and our watches range has analogue, digital and smart styles that sit well next to a bracelet. Finish with something from shoes.

Who Our Fashion Jewelry Suits

This range suits anyone who likes to change their look without spending much on each piece. It works for students and young professionals building a small collection, for people who want a playful piece such as a glow-in-the-dark pendant, and for shoppers looking for a personal gift like an initial ring or a star-sign bracelet. Many pieces are listed for women; the moon necklace is listed as unisex and the zodiac bracelet suits anyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is fashion jewelry real gold or silver?

Usually not. Fashion jewelry uses alloys, stainless steel and plating to create the look of gold or silver. Each product page states the material, and we describe colour as gold tone or silver tone where no precious metal is stated.

Are the stones real diamonds?

No. Our rings and earrings use rhinestones, zircon or other simulated stones. They are made to sparkle at a fashion price.

Will fashion jewelry irritate my skin?

Some people react to metals such as nickel. Our suppliers do not state nickel content and we make no hypoallergenic claim, so take care if you have sensitive skin.

How do I know my ring size?

Measure a ring that fits the same finger, or wrap a strip of paper round your finger and measure it. Compare with a ring size chart, or choose an adjustable open ring.

Can I wear my jewelry in the shower?

It is best not to. Water, soap and steam wear plating and can loosen stones. Take jewelry off before washing or swimming.

Do your pieces come in a gift box?

Only where the product page lists one, such as the halo ring options "with box". If packaging matters, contact us before you order.

How long does delivery take?

It depends on the item and where it is going. See our shipping policy, and our FAQ page for other order questions.

Shop Fashion Jewelry at Easy Life Markets

Choose the piece you will wear most, check the size and the material line, and look after it with a dry cloth and a separate pouch. Our fashion jewelry range is built for real outfits and real budgets, and we add new necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings over time. Browse the pieces above and find the one that suits your style.