Below are examples of the three different kinds of jewelry in basically the same style. Check out the $ difference!
Kenneth J Lane Gold-Plated Bracelet $100
Fashion jewelry: jewelry can be artisan-made or mass produced. Materials used in the designs are base metals, glass, plastic and other synthetics. This jewelry may also be made of shell, wood and other organic materials. Fashion jewelry is available in department stores, discount stores, drug stores and even flea markets. Prices on Fashion jewelry tend to be the most affordable of all jewelry.
Bridge Jewelry: jewelry that “bridges” the gap between fine (precious metal) jewelry and costume or fashion jewelry (as it’s called now). Typically jewelry is made withvsterling silver, vermeil and gold-filled metals and
JB RockLess Wrapped Link Bracelet 14K Gold-Filled $298
semi-precious stones. Much bridge jewelry is artisan made, though it can be mass-produced. It is very affordable as compared to fine jewelry but can achieve the look of fine jewelry. Our jewelry is technically Bridge Jewelry as we use sterling silver & 14 K gold-filled metals with semi-precious stones.
Elsa Peretti Aegean Toggle Bracelet $6,600
Fine Jewelry: jewelry that uses at least 14kt. gold or other precious metals along with precious gems. Fine jewelry can be mass-produced or artisan-made, one-of-a-kind pieces or limited-edition.
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