Fiesta Fashion: Colorful, Bold, Ornate Looks

Fiesta San Antonio Commission Photos by Jonathan Alonzo

Fiesta is one of the biggest events in San Antonio, and the week and a half of celebrating is almost here! Taking place between April 14 and 24 this year, Fiesta is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the rich, diverse history and heritage of San Antonio. Whether you will be attending the River Parade, Battle of Flowers Parade, Fiesta Del Mercado or Fiesta Flambeau Parade, partake in the grandeur and brilliance of these events and be sure you have your attire planned accordingly.

Fashion and Fiesta go hand in hand, so your clothing and jewelry selections should reflect the colorful, bold and eclectic parties and people you will encounter. Get ready to mingle and enjoy plenty of delectable food and drink. Take a look over a few of our Fiesta and Gold Unlimited-inspired pieces below to inspire your jewelry purchases for this joyous occasion.

Teardrop / Chandelier Earrings

Drop and dangle are attention grabbers that make a statement without appearing too gaudy. This aquamarine set features exquisite detailing that will have heads turning in your direction.

aquamarine earrings gold boutique

 

Vibrant, Vivid Rings

Fiesta colors are bold – reds, greens, yellows and blues adorn the entryways of just about every venue and storefront around town. Reflect that kaleidoscopic theme in some colorful rings in an assortment of gemstones. Don’t be afraid to mix and match colors and styles either – think eclectic.

green ring with diamonds

 

Beautiful Brooches

Brooches make the perfect centerpiece to your Fiesta medal collection. Add a bit of glitz and glamour to your blazer with a sparkling brooch.

 

 

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Statement Necklaces

Make a statement with a brilliantly colored necklace. Gold Unlimited has an unmatched selection of necklaces – from different gemstones to different materials and metals, we will find the perfect Fiesta necklace for you.

purple stone necklace

 

 

Visit Gold Unlimited to receive professional advice on selecting your next breathtaking piece of jewelry. It is our pride and joy to send you home with the perfect piece, custom made or selected to suit your fine taste.

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Jewelry Vocabulary: What To Know Before You Get To The Store

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Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching and brining with it expectations of a memorable night with your partner. If you are preparing to present your loved one a piece of jewelry this year, be sure you are familiarized with basic jewelry terminology so you can clearly communicate what your love is looking for.

 

10 Common Jewelry Terms

Baguette

A small, rectangular gem shape usually used as accents to larger stones. Baguette-shaped stones are normally step cut.

Baguette stone

Bangle

A rigid bracelet that slips over the wrist. Bangles may or may not open with clasps. Bangles that open to be put on or removed and close with or without clasps are known as hinged bangles.

 

Cameo

A design in relief, typically against a contracting background. Cameos have been carved for centuries, but they were popular during the Victoria period through the 1930s. They are often made of shell and coral but can be seen in hearder stones such as agate, onyx and sardonyx.

Cameo necklack pendant

Hammered

A hammered finish on jewelry includes crater-like depressions on a metal surface decorated by a metalworker’s hammer.

hammered medal rings

Lariat

A cord necklace with two open ends that hang down in the front and can be looped into a knot or secured by a slide.

 

Millegrain

A metal setting for stones decorated with tiny, raised beads.

 

Refractive Index

The amount a beam of light bends as it enters a gemstone and then strikes a subsequent surface(s) is known as the gem’s refractive index. A gem’s RI is one of the most important characteristics that can be used to identify it.

Refractive diamond

Toggle Clasp

The toggle clasp is a simple closure consisting of a ring on one end of a chain and a small bar on the other. The bar slides through the ring and then sits across it, holding the two ends of the chain together. The weight of the bracelet or necklace, combined with gravity, keeps the clasp from opening unexpectedly.

Torsade 

A twisted necklace usually consisting of strands of beads that can be worn draped or twisted often with a large ornamental catch that is meant to be worn in the front or at the side.

Vermeil 

Gilded Silver. Sterling silver covered with a layer of gold by plating of some type or by other processes.

 

If your understanding of jewelry isn’t as clear as crystal, no need to fret. Stop by Gold Unlimited today and let one of our knowledgeable staff assist you step by step in the process of picking out your next piece.

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Sources

http://antiques.about.com/od/historyandinformation/a/AntiqueJewelryTerms111110.htm

http://www.ebay.com/gds/C-Vintage-Jewelry-Terms-Glossary-/10000000014203079/g.html

http://www.jtv.com/library/gemstone-glossary.html#baguette

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