It’s official - costume jewellery is HOT! - Fashion Blogs

Once considered to be the poor cousin of designer jewels, costume jewellery has come a long way.

Advanced technology means that pieces can now glitter and sparkle just as much as their real gem counterparts, often making it difficult to tell to the untrained eye, just what is real and what isn’t – and isn’t guessing half the fun anyway?

But not only that – costume jewellery has in fact become extremely hot property in itself, with even millionairess Nikki Hilton about to launch her own line.

So, revel in the knowledge that you’re hot property and even better, that you’ve spent only a few pounds, indulging in a trend that looks set to stay. Here are a few pieces which I think you should be snapping up right now.

Chandelier earrings – you know they’re big right now (and we’re not just talking about size here girls) and these are pretty damned gorgeous. Silver strands with clear and black silver stones – all for£5.99. These will disappear quickly, believe me.

And what about these for a touch of class? For a bit of grown up glamour, these silver crystal drop studs are fabulous. They’ll look particularly great on girls with shorter hair or an up-do. Only £4.50.

I’ve fallen completely for this vintage-style ring. I’d love to be able to tell you which era it’s meant to represent but it’s such a simple, classic style that frankly, I can’t. I’d say that it would be equally at home with a 20s-style outfit or a 50s vintage dress. The gold coloured ring swirls around a cream faux pearl bead, topped off by a diamante. Absolutely gorgeous and only £3.99.

They don’t come much bolder than this! This wonderful silver and purple ring puts me in mind a little of the Rennie Mackintosh style, with the purple crystal delicately held in the shield-shaped ring, and the whole piece resembling an eye. Only £5.99.

And finally, for a little bit of ostentatiousness (and don’t ask me to say that again), I’m absolutely loving this black and silver jewellery set. The plunging necklace has a silver tone with jet black Austrian crystals and silver diamante disk links. Beautifully made and only £14.99.

So go mad with your costume jewellery girls – and remember, it’s not about how much it cost, it’s how HOT it makes you look!