The sun happened to shine on my "fake" jewellery on display on the side of a bookcase next to my wardrobes, and tempted me to snap a couple of photos.
The word that first sprang to mind for me was "bling". But when checking up on it, "bling" seems to actually denote "expensive, ostentatious clothing and jewellery" - rather than cheap imitations that never in their life pretended to be anything else but just that...
I searched on, and found some more definitions:
- Costume Jewelry / Fashion Jewelry: The standard terms for items designed to complement outfits rather than serve as investment pieces.
- Trinkets: Small, inexpensive jewelry items or baubles.
- Faux Jewelry: Jewelry that mimics real, high-end pieces.
- Junk Jewelry: A derogatory term for very low-quality items.
- Base Metal Jewelry: Jewelry made from metals like brass, copper, or aluminum.
I give up. The items on display above are probably a mix of all that - unless perhaps some of them are so old now that they've become some sort of faux antiques? They're all made of materials like wood, glass beads, ceramics, leather and base metals, though... (The few pieces I have of possibly somewhat higher value are not hanging out on daily display.)
I wear very little jewelry at all except on special occasions - and special occasions these days are becoming rather rare! I look at these items every now and then and think that I should give most of them away to some charity shop, as I so rarely use them. The main reason that they're still hanging where they're hanging, though, is that a lot of them are still associated with memories. (And they aren't really in the way either...)
Memories are priceless
ReplyDeleteYour jewellery is pretty - and takes up very little room - don’t be in a hurry to donate
Siobhan
Thanks Siobhan. No doubt there are other things to donate that would free up more space!! (Lol)
Deleteanother reason they are there could also be they look beautiful hanging there. why hide them away, at least if not worn they are 'bling' for your room. I consider my fairly lights bling, but did not see that in your suggestions.. I like the photo a lot
ReplyDeleteSandra - ah yes. Actually that may well where the word "bling" came into my head from (your recent post about your lights)... Even if I just made the association kind of subconciously!
DeleteThese pieces are simply memory-keepers, catching the light now and then to remind you of moments that still quietly matter
ReplyDeleteThanks Ro. Yes, even if rarely used now, some were gifts from friends, and others I remember buying...
DeleteI like how you’ve captured the charm of these pieces, they really do tell a story beyond their materials. It’s true that even inexpensive jewelry can hold sentimental value, and your collection seems full of character and memories. The sunlight really brings them to life in your photos.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty baubles, bangles and beads! That phrase came to mind when looking at these pretty colorful different shapes.
ReplyDeleteYour lovely, bright jewelry brightens your room and carry your memories. I have a similar collection in my bedroom but they don't catch the sunlight. I hadn't thought about that. I'll move them today. Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteI think they are whimsical decor and add an unexpected pop of color.
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