This is Steampunk

This is an image that I borrowed from Crafty Bitch (she's got a blog here) and it's a GORGEOUS example of Steampunk. The very cool thing about Steampunk is that if you do it RIGHT, you're recycling. It can be very green! What I really like about this piece is that it's not over-industrialized. She's created an excellent balance between Victoriana and Industrial. Some who believe themselves to be "Steampunk Purists" maintain that it has to be all edgy and streamlined industrial with just a few flourishes of Victorian embellishment, but I disagree. As with any art form, it is what YOU want it to be.

Steampunk 101

Below is a link to information regarding the ongoing craze for Steampunk. Steampunk is an astonishing and lovely amalgamation of Victoriana and Science Fiction. The article below describes and defines it and provides some very cool images. Steampunk is funky, fun, and while the images in the article take it to an extreme, it is a very effective jewelry statement. Read on and then visit ArgentSol - Steampunk Findings to purchase the REAL thing - vintage jewelry findings that can be used in infinite ways to create interesting and unique pieces of Steampunk Jewelry. While this is a trend right now, my belief is that it will not be something that goes out of style with regard to jewelry, if pieces are constructed with an eye toward elegance and minimalism, and NOT over-done. If they are made correctly, and with quality components, these are unique pieces you will be able to hand down and they will be one-of-a-kind. Have fun reading and shopping. I'll be posting some Steampunk tutorials here soon.

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