Glittering baubles are a rage among the youth these days and have become more popular than traditional jewellery. These trinkets are trendy and eye catching and definitely help one make a unique fashion statement.
Junk jewellery is made from materials such as wood, metal, silk, jute, leather, stones, terracotta, plastic and glass to name a few.

They come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours. From tiny geometric designs to floral patterns to huge bold and bright abstract patterns to religious icons, these beautiful pieces of jewellery sell faster than the proverbial hot cakes.

“If I have enough money and I see something interesting I always buy them,” says Smitha M, a commerce student of Jain College. “I love ear-rings and I can never have enough.” 

Chains, pendants, earrings, rings, anklets, belts and bracelets are available in plenty. From the zodiac signs to miniature animal figurines, it is all there for you to flaunt.

It is not always the young ones thriving on pocket-money who splurge on junk jewellery. Rowina R, a young accounts professional working with a multi-national company cannot resist these fast-selling trinkets. “I love simple small pieces to go with formal wear at work,” she says.

Junk jewellery is available in many places in the city but it is those small shops on Commercial Street, M G Road and Brigade road that junk jewellery lovers haunt at any given time of the day. Places like Bombay Store, Bangalore Central, Big Bazaar and Jute Cottage also have a lot of interesting stuff. High end clothing brands also have their own range of trendy fashion jewellery.

Buying these ornaments is not a strain on the purse strings. These embellishments come with price tags ranging anywhere from Rs 10 to Rs 500 or more. That surely is an incentive to sport more than one set per outfit!

In vogue

Junk jewellery is in vogue throughout the world. Countries like India, China and Africa are the major exporters of a variety of exclusive authentic fashion jewellery to the USA, the UK and Australia where they are in great demand.

Junk jewellery made of terracotta and jute, which is very Indian and very desi has also made its mark in the world market.

So the next time you want to buy a piece of jewellery to match your attire, go ahead and splurge on junk jewellery because it’s cool, trendy and happening.