Astrological and Zodiac Jewelry
Personalization in jewelry is big these days. Everyone wants to express themselves or an identifying trait through the clothes and accessories they choose to wear. As modern society advances rapidly in technology and science, a contrasting trend emerges. There's a growing nostalgia for the lore and mystery of ancient symbols, particularly in the realm of jewelry and accessories. Zodiac symbols and astrological signs are hot-ticket inspiration ideas for capitalizing on this attraction with intriguing results.
Let's explore how you can incorporate these symbols and add a bit of intrigue to your designs.
First, there are 12 Zodiac signs each with an associated animal or object, as well as a written symbol. So, what's your sign?
Designers are creating jewelry pieces using beads, charms and more with the corresponding animal or object. Of course, some symbols may be a little scarcer than others--when was the last time you saw a justice scales bead? There are plenty of creative solutions, though. Consider drawing your own image, or finding a non-copyrighted one online, and put the picture in a bezel setting. Cover with a clear glass cabochon, or seal the image and pour in two-part resin that quickly cures in sunlight or a UV light.
Another way around a lack of available components in your or your customers' Zodiac objects is to use the associated written symbol. Wireworkers are using their favorite jewelry-making wire to form the individual symbols as pendants or right onto bracelet and ring bands. Polymer and metal clay artists are molding the symbols for durable pendants.
And there's another way to display astrological references in jewelry that will have you shooting for the stars. Since Zodiac signs are associated with constellations, why not represent the stars that make them up? Take a metal blank and hole punch tools to recreate star formations of each Zodiac symbol by punching out where the stars would be. Prefer a bit of heavenly sparkle instead? Glue petite sizes of flat back rhinestones in the celestial formation onto your chosen pendant base for a truly stellar design. Either way, be sure to put a hole in the top for a jump ring or bail to string onto chain or cord.
If you want to create interesting, conversation-starting pieces, astrological and Zodiac jewelry is exactly what you're looking for. Symbol trends' popularity continues to shine, offering just enough personalization while still being producible ahead of time to meet customer demand.
With these celestial-inspired concepts at your fingertips, you're ready to embark on a cosmic journey of crafting Zodiac-inspired jewelry, creating pieces that are not only in vogue but also deeply personal and uniquely interstellar.
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