This is the start of a new year and the start of all the wonderful fashion and accessories we have yet to witness.

With the 2010 Golden Globes held this month we see dazzling couture jewelry down the red carpet.  So it’s a safe bet to say that statement jewellery will be expected at glamorous events.  And what will we do without costume jewellery that is designed so we can wear accessories like our favourite celebrities.

Costume jewelry (also known as fashion jewelry) has been created to make jewellery more affordable in our ever changing lifestyles.  Everyday jewelery include items such as necklace sets with matching earrings, bangles, bracelets and rings.  Hair accessory (hair clips and hair bands) are making a comeback this year.

Unique jewellery items like  Indian tikas and panjas (hand bracelet jewellery) are accessories that are not easily available down your local high street and can only be found in ethnic shops or online at Asian Glitz and Asian Designs.

Celebrate this Christmas with dazzling fashion jewellery.  Even if we cannot afford that LBD we have had our eye on, accessorising ourselves with costume jewelry is an inexpensive way of glamorising an old outfit.  What’s so great about fashion jewelry is that they come in a variety of colours that will suit everyone and match all outfits.

Crystal dangly earrings are a must have fashion piece this season.  Every movement you make with your head the swaying crystal earrings will alway catch the light and make them sparkle.

Or how about ‘blessing’ your finger with a flamboyant cocktail ring.  Sipping a glass of champagne with an eye-dropping ring on your finger has never looked so sexy.

Accessorising with jewellery is endless fun; you’ll never get tired when fashion is constantly changing.

** Have a wonderful Christmas from all at Asian Glitz **

Press Release: Asian Glitz are featured in the Asian Bride Magazine Issue Number 28 2009, pages 149-153.

Asian Bride Magazine’s beauty co-ordinator ’selects five summer looks to suit every bride’.

Asian Bride Issue 28 2009

Maroon Bridal Necklace Set and Lengha

Indian Bridal Fashion Wear

Indian Gold Necklace Sets

Ivory Gold Wedding Jewelery and Dress

Emerald Green Necklace Set and Sari

Issue 28 also includes extensive highlights from the Asian Bride Show 2009.  All the fashion models on the catwalk were wearing our Indian costume jewellery.  Please refer to our recent post regarding the jewelry displayed on the bride show.

Due to popular demand we have sold out on the featured jewellery.  However we now have lots of new and wonderful pieces of bollywood jewelry such as anklets, bangles, cocktail rings, earrings, necklaces, panjas and tikkas ready for this party season.

This autumn I am delighted to say that blue is in fashion and not just in two shades.  There are now oodles of them ranging from teal to cobalt.  So even if we cannot carry off neon blue anymore do not fear as there are plenty of blue shades to choose from.  Why not start adding touches of blue fashion jewellery and accessories to your daily wear.

Here are a range of blue costume jewelry that Asian Glitz and Asian Designs stock:

Turquoise:

Turquoise Drop Necklace Set in Gold (£24.00)

Turquoise Lac Bangles (£14.00)

Blue Zircon:

Blue Zircon Cocktail Ring (£6.00)

Blue Zircon Indian Necklace Set in Rhodium (£35.00)

Baby Blue:

Pastel Blue Clip (£6.00)

Royal Blue:

Royal Blue Panjas (£12.50)

Capri Blue:

Capri Blue Flower Earrings (£6.00)

Hot Blue:

Hot Blue Body Bindi (£6.50)

Hot Blue Jhumka Bangle Set (£13.50)

What is your favourite shade of blue?  Let us know we would love to hear from you.

We are delighted to announce that we have added new fashion jewellery to Asian Glitz and Asian Designs online shops.  There is a lot of wonderful Indian jewelry on offer at unbeatable prices so how can you not afford to update your accessories for this coming season. 

We are so spoilt for choice but here are a few of our favourite costume jewellery items: 

Fuchsia Ring in Gold (£6.50)

Black Necklace Sets in Silver (£16.00)

Quad Tikka in Antique Gold (£8.50)

Shop online with free UK delivery on all orders.  Asian Designs accepts payments in US dollars, Canadian dollars and Euros.  As a treat orders over £45 will receive a free armband bindi worth £6.00.

Feel free to leave your comments and what you would like to see in the future.

Our summer sale is now on with all of our items reduced apart from the clearance section, which are at bargain prices already!

We have lots of Indian fashion jewelry, necklace sets, bollywood bangles, chandelier earrings, tikkas and lots more at Asian Glitz and Asian Designs.

Orders over £45 will receive a free armband bindi worth £6.00.

Free Delivery on all UK orders.  International orders (outside the UK) are welcome too at Asian Designs.

*Please order early to avoid disappointment as stocks are going fast.

Practically all of our jewellery at Asian Glitz and Asian Designs has been handmade from India, making all our items personal and unique.

Indian fashion jewellery comes in a variety of finishes such as gold  tone, silver tone, mehendi rose tone etc.  These finishes are coatings on top of a base metal and if not taken care they can result in your jewelery looking tired.

Like most costume jewellery & Indian fashion jewelry, they need a little more care since they are adorned with gems and beads.  Good care is essential to maintain the condition of your bollywood costume jewelry for many years to come.

The following tips will help you to keep your jewellery looking its best:

• Store all items in a cool and dry place, and store separately in order to avoid scratching and damage.
• Avoid contact with chemicals such as perfume, deodorant etc.
• Do not use abrasive jewellery cleaners.
• Clean your jewellery with a soft cloth and mild detergent with water if required, rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.
• Dry your jewellery with a soft cloth if it gets wet.
• Jewellery should be put on last and taken off first while dressing.
• Never wear your fashion jewellery whilst asleep in bed.

This summer’s trend we see some of the 80’s fashion returning, such as neon coloured clothes, leg warmers and leggings.  If you’re not quite brave enough to wear neon then why not have some fun with some brightly coloured fashion jewellery and accessories!

As we all know Indian / Asians are renowned for brightly coloured costume jewelleries to match their stunning outfits, such as traditional Indian necklaces, bangles, earrings and even Indian bindis.  Here at Asian Glitz we offer authentic Indian costume jewelerywith a touch of bollywood elegance all at affordable prices.

Our favourite neon jewellery for this summer is this stunning hot orange crystal necklace set at £28.00 which includes matching earrings and tika.  With orange bangle sets to match at £14.00 per set.

Hyacinth Indian Necklace Set (Silver) £28.00

Hot Orange Bangle Set in Size 2.6 - £14.00

Hot pink crystal bollywood earrings at £15.00 each pair:

Fuchsia crystal earrings in silver - £15.00

Indian / bollywood bangles come in various sizes to ensure a perfect fit.  Bangles are measured across the diameter to find the correct size.

To find out what bangle size you are, just measure across a bangle that currently fits you well.  Bangles should be worn tighter then you would wear a bracelet, this will stop them from slipping off your wrists.

We know that everyone’s hands and wrists are different shapes and sizes that’s why at Asian Glitz and Asian Designs all of our bangles come in various sizes.

Find out your bangle size from the above chart and select your size below to view our lovely range of bangles and bangle sets:

Asian Glitz: Size 2.6, Size 2.8, Size 2.10

Asian Designs: Size 2.6, Size 2.8, Size 2.10

Summer is almost around the corner and already we are feeling the lovely warm weather.  Flip flops and strappy sandals are out in force once again but for extra sexiness why not add some fabulous ankle accessories such as our hot new diamante anklet with toe ring and chain.

Diamante anklet and toe ring

You could also go as far as co-ordinating your lovely vibrant colour painted tootsies with one of our many colourful accessories like bangles or earrings for a dazzling evening night out.

One of Asian Glitz’s favourite items for the summer is this stunning hot blue indian necklace set in silver, £28.00.  This jewellery set includes the necklace, earrings and tika all at an affordable price.

Hot blue indian necklace set in silver

This is such a glamorous bollywood necklace set in the most wonderful shade of crystal blue.  But if blue is not your colour not to worry as we have this set in a range of colours such as pink, red and orange in gold or silver finish.