Just WATCH Me!

Wrist Watches have always been a staple accessory since they were invented in the early 17th century.  Whether they were spring loaded, gilded in gold, or encrusted with diamonds, they have always been treasured pieces of jewelry for everyone from the prince to the pauper.  Wrist watches have also gone through several style changes throughout time. When they were first created, the most sought after watches were thin in design and usually made out of some kind of precious metal. Of course, this particular characteristic made them too expensive for the normal hard working person to own. So watch designers started making them out of steel cases with leather straps with much simpler designs in order for the common person to be able to own at least one.

Alexandrite & Copper by Melissa Neyor of Trendy Trinkets

Today, watches have become much more affordable. You can even find them at most dollar stores fashioned out of rubber with cheap aluminum casings in multiple colors. An obvious perfect choice for a child to wear since there isn't a real investment to be made. But if you are more of a fashionista, (like myself), you want something unique and sassy that speaks volumes of your style and cache.  So you lean towards the major brand names like Fossil, Gucci, or good ol' Michael Kors.  And then you find yourself riding the wave of the commercialized styles that line the shelves at all the department stores.  And since they are typically more affordable than lets say, a Patek Phillipe, everyone is practically wearing the same watch.

Steampunk Gear watch by Melissa Neyor of Trendy Trinkets

But as of recently the fashion industry has seen an incredible change in trend. With the ever-growing population of new jewelry designers and individual watch builders, the possibility for uniqueness has become much broader. It's almost like we have hit a whole new renaissance for the ages!  Crafters and professional jewelers alike, are coming up with new innovative ideas for telling time. Take myself, for instance... I began making watches about 2 years ago. each watch is an individual work of art.  Whether the it's woven wire, strung semi-precious stones, leather or metals, these watches are all totally unique and are sought after at every festival or trade show that I attend.  (Hooray for me!)

This is what the population is craving. Unique time pieces that you can't find on store shelves and that haven't been commercialized!  And with the array of ideas that are floating around at art and craft shows and small boutique shops, you can most likely find a piece that is worth more in value, than it is cash out of your pocket.

For beautiful unique time pieces by me... Melissa Neyor of Trendy Trinkets, please visit my website at www.TrendyTrinkets.net and click on Etsy Exclusives to see what is available NOW!

Italian White Onyx, Sterling & 14K Gold on Copper by Melissa Neyor of Trendy Trinkets


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