PLASTIC JEWELLERY

Plastic has been one of the most used materials to create beautiful and enchanting costume jewellery pieces. Plastic beads are often used to create floral, geometrical designs that are appealing. The material has been used for a long time now to create items that are apt for formal and casual occasion. Bridal jewellery is often made form high quality plastic beads. Leading designer costume jewellery brands are making use of plastic in combination with other materials to create exclusive and unique fashion accessories.

Types of Plastics Used
Different types of skin friendly plastics are used to create beautiful and fashionable jewellery items. Some of the popularly used plastics are:

• Bakelite
• Lucite
• Celluloid

Types of Plastic Jewellery Made
Plastic is used to manufacture different types of costume jewellery pieces including:

• Plastic Rings
• Plastic Nose ring
• Plastic Bracelets
• Plastic Necklace
• Plastic Chokers
• Plastic Earrings
• Plastic Hoops
• Plastic Chain
• Plastic Pendant
• Plastic Armlet
• Plastic Bangles
• Plastic Anklets
• Plastic Toe Rings

Design and Finish
The jewellery is available in an exhaustive and exclusive range of designs right from delicate plastic beaded pieces to chunky and colored chokers. From geometric stretched bangles to metallic bracelets, the choice is endless. Stone studded plastic chandelier earrings and top are the most demanded items. Carving, inlaying, molding are some of the popular techniques used to create eye catching designs. Lamination is often done for giving the items a rich and superior finish. The jewellery manufactured from different kinds of plastic is thin, lightweight, flexible and can be easily molded, bent or twisted to form a different patterns and designs.

Market for Plastic Jewellery
Plastic costume jewellery market is booming with increase in demand all across the globe. These enchanting pieces are manufactured on a large scale in countries including China, Italy and India. Japan, UK, Australia are some of the major importers of plastic costume jewellery. A large numbers of local layers and established retail chains are venturing into the plastic costume jewellery segment to tap the growing market.