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Is silver jewelry at all popular among Egyptian women?
Just curious since the trend here in the US is silver and platinum....although I think gold-toned is coming back....
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For some reason I have the idea that gold is more popular in Egypt, though why I would think that I don't know. I can't stand it myself. I much prefer silver but will deal with platinum.
Sorry I didn't answer your question.
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It is becoming more popular here along with with allot of the stone type longer necklaces. I have seen less gold chains dangling anyways. I think they go for the white/gold now.
Which brings back memory of when I was first married, 10 yrs ago, cause I got one of those felt cases with "Newscaster" looking necklace and earrings, ring and it was just not me...I would of preferred silver. The family thought I was crazy I think. I did eventually return it because it was simply collecting dust. They understood as this was 7 yrs into the marriage so they couldn't boot me back! 2 grandchildren later....lol!
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I was wearing silver all the time, until my now-husband just started buying me gold! So I've switched.
I've never had a man buy me decent jewelry before...so I can't believe I will say this, but I asked him to not buy so much gold anymore. His choices were very tasteful, but I don't wear a lot of jewelry and what I *do* wear is more a sentimental thing than anything else.
Now, unfortunately, the pieces I want are thousands of dollars each, and I wouldn't dare ask for something that expensive!
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quote:Originally posted by LovedOne: But happy Sunday to you.
Happy Sunday to you too!
I'm really just cleaning the house and finishing up my taxes. Wish I could say I was doing something really interesting. Posts: 8794 | From: 01-20-09 The End of an Error | Registered: Dec 2004
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quote:Originally posted by Snoozin: Is silver jewelry at all popular among Egyptian women?
Not at all. I have the impression very few – rather trendy – young women wear it, that's it. Silver is not seen as the real thing.
I love Egyptian silver jewellry and have loads of it – from very ethnic pieces to some individual unique designs. Posts: 2334 | Registered: Aug 2002
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I was wearing silver all the time, until my now-husband just started buying me gold! So I've switched.
I've never had a man buy me decent jewelry before...so I can't believe I will say this, but I asked him to not buy so much gold anymore. His choices were very tasteful, but I don't wear a lot of jewelry and what I *do* wear is more a sentimental thing than anything else.
Now, unfortunately, the pieces I want are thousands of dollars each, and I wouldn't dare ask for something that expensive!
it kills me to see women wear white with gold jewelry, silver or platinum looks best. then again it also kills me to see women here wearing white shoes in the winter too so oh well
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quote:Originally posted by With a name like Smuckers: it kills me to see women wear white with gold jewelry, silver or platinum looks best. then again it also kills me to see women here wearing white shoes in the winter too so oh well
You're an American.... ?? No white after Labor Day. Posts: 8794 | From: 01-20-09 The End of an Error | Registered: Dec 2004
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However, how does anyone where white shoes in the dust of Cairo? I don't know if the rest of Egypt is like that, but I assume so.
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I don't like to wear white..but the only time I did in Cairo, it was in spring, and...it started to rain...My God, the rain wasn't transparent, it was...black...I wasn't far from home, I came back in a hurry and had to dress up again...I think it was because of the pollution that it was dark.
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quote:Originally posted by With a name like Smuckers:
it kills me to see women wear white with gold jewelry, silver or platinum looks best. then again it also kills me to see women here wearing white shoes in the winter too so oh well [/QB]
In England white shoes + big jewellery display = being a Chav or a Footballers Wife - usually goes with big bleached hair, short tight skirt and dodgy rich husband
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quote:Originally posted by Snoozin: Is silver jewelry at all popular among Egyptian women?
Not at all. I have the impression very few – rather trendy – young women wear it, that's it. Silver is not seen as the real thing.
I love Egyptian silver jewellry and have loads of it – from very ethnic pieces to some individual unique designs.
I take it u r a big Azza Fahmi fan then?
god i love azza fahmi! i had two beautiful necklaces and ring from her, but the maid stole them Posts: 4446 | From: Egyptian in Sydney | Registered: Mar 2005
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Give that maid's full name to Sonomod, she will tell ya everything about her marriage Posts: 3903 | From: The Moon | Registered: Feb 2005
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[/QB][/QUOTE]In England white shoes + big jewellery display = being a Chav or a Footballers Wife - usually goes with big bleached hair, short tight skirt and dodgy rich husband [/QB][/QUOTE]
Haha so true! Don't forget the millions of children as well, you can't be a true Chav without them!
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I love the last 3 pics. Is that like QVC jazeera style? Home shopping? I watch that al jazeera sometimes but prefer to watch the lebanese broadcast network, or LBC, or whatever its called. I like when they had that Star search contest...it was so funny to see a khaleeji guy sing with the big galabeya and camel whacking cane...actually that was WHACK!
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quote:Originally posted by QueenBee: I love the last 3 pics. Is that like QVC jazeera style? Home shopping? I watch that al jazeera sometimes but prefer to watch the lebanese broadcast network, or LBC, or whatever its called. I like when they had that Star search contest...it was so funny to see a khaleeji guy sing with the big galabeya and camel whacking cane...actually that was WHACK!
No it wasn't a show for selling things, just a heads up on new designers.
Some arab satellite channel had fashion show clips on forever and then stopped.
Just seeing a slice of what is fashionable helps guide me on how to put together a wardrobe.
We sat and watched a movie last night with Mohamed Hanafi, about a botched bank robbery. I was shocked to see short off the shoulder dresses on bank clerks. He claimed alot of offices have even sluttier dressed women than you find in the west.
So there is a massive gap between the hijab wearing professional and bank clerks. I'll find a middle ground somehow. Posts: 1765 | Registered: Mar 2006
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quote:Originally posted by NourHayati: I also think most of them look kitchy
NourHayati, you might want to check out some of these expositions:
Jewelry for all
By Farah El Alfy First Published: June 2, 2006
CAIRO: The global phenomenon of semi-precious stone costume jewelry has made women happy by making them feel exclusive and men happy by lifting the burden of precious stone jewelry off of their wallets.
In Egypt the market is huge, with such high demand that both established and new designers are coming up with fabulous, innovative jewelry appealing to a very large age bracket, from women in their 20s and upwards.
At a jewelry exhibition Wednesday entitled “Vertigo” on the Nile Pharaos’ deck on the river in Giza, six of Egypt’s most creative designers displayed some of their latest work, attracting many of the women throughout the city. The exhibit offered a wide variety of semi-precious stones, silver and pearls to suit different budgets.
According to Iman El Derini, well known for her flair for fashion, semi-precious jewelry is “much more effective on the clothes ... if you wear it properly it is definitely more stylish [than precious jewelry],” she says.
Dina Maghawry, a designer who was displaying a collection of trendy earrings, was a huge hit with the younger crowd. She has been in the business for almost four years now and has gained immense popularity for her easy-to-wear designs.
Maghawry used to be a fashion editor when she discovered her passion for jewelry. “Working in the industry and being exposed to fashion aroused something in me. I decided to study jewelry making and open my own business,” she explains.
Her favorite stones include labradorit, moonstone and semi-precious lower quality ruby, as she likes to keep her prices reasonable while still using beautiful stones and mixing them together to create exquisite combinations for earrings, necklaces and bracelets.
Another young designer on exhibit was Alia Hussein, better known as Lulu. She is new to the business, this being her first real exhibition, as she has only been making jewelry for nine months now. She specializes mainly in necklaces, especially long one-strand designs.
“I use Indian silver just to accentuate the pieces but I don’t depend on their beauty; I depend on the beauty of the colors and textures of stones,” she says. Her favorite stones include turquoise, onyx and amber.
Each designer has a unique style, relying on their own taste and fashion sense; these gemstones have the greatest potential to enhance one's personal sense of style.
The table at the exhibition that attracted the most attention held the exquisite designs of Maya Soric. Her gutsy, flamboyant pieces always cause a stir with sophisticated crowds.
“I like Maya for the jewelry’s exclusivity … touch of ethnic … very modern … very classy … and not too much,” says El Derini.
Among the other exhibiters were Reema, Dina Lehita and Amir Bally.
Ahmed El Aguizy and Solinne El Asar organized the exhibition. They chose these six individuals because they all use similar raw materials for their designs, although each one does it their own way. The idea for “Vertigo” was inspired by El Asar, who is especially interested in semi-precious stones.
“I love semi-precious stones. Because of their more affordable prices you can buy many and pick out something new every day according to what you are wearing. They are very fashionable right now,” she says.
============================================== For information regarding upcoming exhibitions, please stay tuned to the The Daily Star Egypt’s Cultural Agenda
Okay, big fan of moonstone and onyx. My mother might get her wish and finally have a daugther who will dress up more often complete with jewlry!
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I wore gold 20 years ago....I only ever wear silver now....I think gold on older women looks tacky!!! Also... why do some women insist on wearing almost every piece of jewellery they own?? 6 different necklaces, a ring on each finger, and at least 10 bracelets!!?? Do they REALLY think it looks tasteful??? Second pet hate... Men who wear chunky gold necklaces!!! DIIIIISGUSTING!!!!!!
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Thanks Sono... but I'm definitely past my prime... in years, but not in spirit!!! Also... just a point.... white gold.... what's the point??? It looks just like silver!!! Posts: 4238 | From: USA | Registered: Jul 2004
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White gold, isn't that more robust? I mean some silver can be easily twisted bent or broke.
Repairing silver can be a pain in the arse. but gold isn't as difficult to repair.
And I understand that you cannot put precious stones into silver as easily as gold. So if you don't want to pay platiumn prices, white gold is the way to go for wedding rings.
after I got married and started wearing a silver wedding ring with black pearls (it was precious, really pretty) I was marred with "lectures" or shall I say instructing lessons on why silver won't last as a ring with stones for daily use. Blah, blah, blah, blah...
But they were right. I lost the black pearl out of two and the setting came loose. I was so angry.
Next time, if there is a next time, white gold will be the way too go. I am just too rough on jewlry.
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My wedding ring is made of Itialian Silver enforced with some type of metal, can't think of the name now. I'm very impressed with it. I have allergies to some golds and metals. Silver to me looks more classy, yet I prefer the more simple type of jewlry. I have noticed a lot of the jewlry shops here in Egypt have large gold gaudy jewlry with prices to match. I wouldn't even waste money on them lollll. Maybe I'm picky Posts: 177 | From: Alexandria,Egypt / Missouri,USA | Registered: May 2006
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http://www.azzafahmy.com/ It is under re-construction at the moment, but keep it in mind for future search And thank you Sonomod_me for the article, I am quite interested in fashion jewelry.
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