Recently, I noticed fashion models bringing back the iconic 'body chain' look. I have yet to try this look myself, but after seeing Haley Bieber and Bella Hadid rocking this look, I totally want to give it a try! Body chains are mostly paired with swim wear, but they can also be worn under a crop top, or with an open neck top with a deep cut. If you style them over clothing, they can add a nice touch to a plain black dress or top. After doing much research on hand-made body chains by small shops vs. mass produced ones, I discovered handmade jewelry gives more of a personal individualized look. Mass produced jewelry is quick to receive and less expensive, but it lacks the personal appeal that you get when having a custom made piece of jewelry. store bought body jewelryIf you prefer the quick delivery time and are on a tight budget, my top two places to check out for amazing body chain designs are ellechic.com and asos.com. The jewelry that is purchased from a store (mass produced) or online can be deemed more affordable, as mentioned before, but the draw back here is that the pieces sold through these stores might lack high quality materials. SWCreations (a handmade jewelry company) had their own take on mass produced jewelry. According to SWCreations: '...it doesn’t represent American pride, nor does it support the small business owner. Large chain retailers are wonderful for the general population. They make shopping easier and more affordable for middle-class society, but many items you see at these stores are imported. Quality is poor and the small business owner struggles to support his family—often putting them out of business.' handcrafted body jewelryWhen it comes to supporting small businesses who handmade their own jewelry, I am all in! I love being able to express my individuality with a piece that is specially made and one-of-a-kind! Prices for these pieces cost a little bit more than usual, but are always worth it. I would rather have a piece of quality jewelry that makes me feel individualized. Lilliya Body Chain: It is handmade from repurposed vintage components. Click here to check this piece out! This hand-crafted jewelry business, ASTALI is known for it's unique materials and jewelry that gives you a sense of individuality, by making each piece different and special. ASTALI uses natural and re-purposed materials, therefore each piece will vary slightly from the next. They '..see variations and imperfections as assets, not defects.' These beautiful pieces are hand-made with care in South Pasadena, CA. Fun fact: Staple designs ASTALI uses include 'rugged and unexpected materials - snake vertebrae, buffalo teeth, vintage peepshow tokens, porcupine quills, recycled bullet casings, leather fringe, feathers, fool's gold, and much more.' Check out their website for more unique jewelry! handmade layered body chainA popular website we are all pretty familiar with, Etsy, which is an e-commerce website focused on handmade or vintage items and craft supplies, has really good finds for body chains. I've found several good deals here, as well as other unique items I couldn't get anywhere else! (not to mention, you are supporting small businesses!) Click here to shop this piece! NudeByGrace on Etsy is where I found this amazing piece at. There are several body chains to choose from on her Etsy page, and they are all handmade. She even does custom orders! Go give her page some love at NudeByGrace.
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Cam
2/13/2020 04:06:17 pm
I love this jewelry and I'm happy they are making a serious comeback! Thanks for linking me to the Etsy site.
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