BRING ON THE BLING:
TYPES OF STONES IN AFFORDABLE JEWELRY

When you accessorize with gleaming gems, rhinestones, cubic zirconia, and natural stones, there’s no limit to how much you’ll shine—and how much you’ll encourage others to do the same! 

You can find these stones in Paparazzi jewelry pieces like cocktail rings, pendant necklaces, cuff bracelets, and dangle earrings, where they add touches of shimmer, color, and depth to each unique design. 

Familiarizing yourself with the types of stones used in adorable, affordable jewelry from Paparazzi makes it easier to accessorize with intention and make on-point recommendations for others!

RADIANT RHINESTONES

Rhinestones are tiny splashes of sparkle that come together to create eye-catching, shimmering effects. These dainty, faceted stones are round and typically smaller in size, making it easy to add radiance to various jewelry styles. 

You might see twinkling rhinestones sprinkled across floral designs, geometric shapes, novelty motifs, and intricate filigree. 

Rhinestones are known for their bright white shimmer, but these stones can also come in a variety of stunning colors, like black, blue, green, red, purple, and pink!

Here are some of the ways rhinestones add glitz and glam to affordable jewelry designs:

• Embedded in metal frames for a uniform, encrusted look.
• Wrapped in sleek metal bands to stand out from other design elements.
• Set in round or square pronged fittings for a more textured effect.
  
  

GLIMMERING GEMS

Gems bring sparkly drama and blingy attitude to your neckline, wrist, finger, or earscape, making it impossible to go unnoticed. These faceted stones are larger than rhinestones and cut into oval, round, teardrop, marquise, emerald, baguette, and asymmetrical shapes that add artistic flair to simple and exaggerated jewelry designs.

Whether they’re stacked together or shining on their own as solitaires, gems catch the light and reflect vibrant colors for a striking look. Large gemstones may also be pressed into metal cuffs, set in pronged fittings for post earrings, strung across charm bracelet chains, or framed by tiny rhinestones for sparkling ring centerpieces.

Cocktail rings, chandelier earrings, and pendant necklaces with gem accents add the perfect amount of exuberance to formal and casual outfits. Many pieces in Paparazzi’s bestselling Blockbuster Collection feature oversized gems for stand-out jewelry with extra drama.

STUNNING NATURAL STONES

Natural stones, like turquoise, tiger’s eye, cat’s eye, and amethyst, bring touches of earthy, artisanal energy to adorable, affordable jewelry. 

You can find natural stones in shades of blue, green, purple, red, orange, yellow, black, white, and brown, making them the perfect accessory for all your favorite outfits! With marbled, veined, and speckled patterning, these stones have natural color variations that make each piece unique! 

Natural stones radiate timeless tranquility when they’re cut into oval, round, teardrop, marquise, rectangle, and asymmetrical shapes.

Some jewelry pieces incorporate natural stones as clusters of abstract or round beads or as eye-catching centerpieces wrapped in metal frames or glittering rhinestones. 

If you love the Southwestern charm and free-spirited vibes of natural stones, you might like the jewelry in Paparazzi’s Simply Santa Fe Collection—inspired by nature with intricate details and authentic designs.

CAPTIVATING CUBIC ZIRCONIA

Cubic zirconia is a crystalline stone that resembles the brilliance of diamonds for a fraction of the cost. These stones shine bright and can withstand daily wear without getting scratched, making them the perfect, glittering addition to everyday looks. 

Whether cubic zirconia stones are clear or colorful, they look clean and uniform, refracting and reflecting light in a way that rivals fine jewelry. Cubic zirconia can be cut into different shapes and sizes—think large, round solitaire pendants or small, princess-cut post earrings.

Pieces from Paparazzi’s Blockbuster Collection, like Just In TIMELESS and What A Gem, include sparkling touches of cubic zirconia that elevate the brilliance of our fan-favorite accessories. The new Cachet by Paparazzi line will also feature sparkling cubic zirconia stones!

SHINE BRIGHTER WITH STONE-STUDDED AFFORDABLE JEWELRY

Make your wardrobe sparkle with affordable jewelry from Paparazzi Accessories! Each accessory is designed with shining, colorful gems, rhinestones, cubic zirconia, and natural stones that turn up the style volume! 

Reflect your inner glow with dramatic gems, subtle stones, or twinkling rhinestones that bring out the brightest parts of your personality!

Visit the Paparazzi Shop today to explore stone-studded accessories like necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings. 

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