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I came across this blog post and thought I'd share.

There are lots of reasons to buy handmade and this blogger hits some great bullet points. I'll post it here for your convenient perusal....

Best Reasons to Select Handmade Jewelry

by Yu Qing

Handmade jewelry is beautiful and offers consumers a unique, worldly jewelry option. Handmade jewelry is growing in popularity for a variety of reasons. Handmade necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings are exceptional and interesting, and in many cases, handmade fashion jewelry is environmentally friendly. If you are looking for the perfect piece to accessorize a trendy new pair of jeans or your favorite organic cotton dress, consider these fun options.

Why Wear Handmade Jewelry?

1. Enjoy quality: Handmade jewelry is a high-quality product because it is crafted individually. Artisans take time to concentrate on each piece they create, making fashion jewelry selections such as handmade necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings very high in aesthetic value.

2.  Revel in exclusivity: Handcrafted jewelry is meaningful because each artisan makes small quantities. You are unlikely to run into someone wearing the same piece or wind up giving a piece of jewelry that someone already has. Because handmade earrings, necklaces and bracelets are a product of the craftsman's skill, each piece of handcrafted jewelry is truly unique. Artisans are not restricted by machine designs or popular trends, making it possible for them to push the artistic envelope. It's hard to beat the exclusivity of handcrafted baubles.

 

3.  Support artisans: Buy handmade jewelry to support an artisan, who generally has fewer resources than large manufacturers. Your support will allow artisans to continue sharing their craft with others. Not only will you own a beautiful piece of world jewelry, but you will also encourage an artistic movement and help artists live their dreams. Handmade rings, bracelets and earrings give artists a chance to practice their craft and express their creativity. Jewelry crafted by artisans in underdeveloped countries also helps support local economies.

 

4.  Care for the environment: Buying handmade products is almost always more environmentally friendly than purchasing mass-produced items because artisans are less likely to deplete major resources. Mass production often calls for an exhaustion of resources, while handmade items are generally created more conservatively. Because artisans produce handmade jewelry in smaller quantities than large companies, there is less transportation, storage and packaging involved. Many jewelry artisans focus on using recycled and sustainable materials in their jewelry designs. -End-

These are just a few reasons to select handmade but some of the best reasons. Below is the link to the original blog post. Thanks for stopping by!

http://www.overstock.com/guides/best-reasons-to-select-handmade-jewelry