Jewelry that is made using beads and hemp has become extremely popular, and teens can even make their own stylish pieces from raw materials. Jewelry making allows more versatility and expression as teens can use different materials to create their own designs. Wooden beads are especially popular and are available in all shapes, sizes, and finishes. There are also lots of choices in pendants that are made from wood or other materials shell, bone, seeds, and coco and sea shells.

 

Even though teens aren't into spending a lot of money on investment quality jewelry, that doesn't mean they don't like bling! Bangle bracelets and flashy, dangling earrings are also popular choices for today's teens. They like to mix it up with a variety of styles and materials, too.

 

Rhinestone jewelry is a great way for teenagers to add more flash with less cash. Whether they make their own or purchase simulated stones, they get a lot of shine and color to add more flash.

 

 

Jewelry that is fun-loving, quirky, and inspirational is also the choice for many teens. Dangling earrings are one thing but how about having the Eiffel Tower dangling from each ear lobe? Or adding a variety of buttons to a charm bracelet?

 

Many parents are breathing a sigh of relief as the number of body piercings work by teens seems to finally be on the decline. Teens who had previously begged to have everything from their eyebrows to their belly buttons pierced are now turning to more temporary measures for wearing jewelry. Toe rings, ankle bracelets, and ear wraps are among the less invasive choices.

 

Since the entertainment industry has so much influence on teens and the fashions they wear, it is also plays a large part in the jewelry they wear. Many teen emulate their favorite pop stars or other celebrities right down to the ring on their pinky finger. If you are looking for a jewelry gift for a teen, you will only need to look as far as their favorite singer.

 

Mystical styles are favorites among some teens. Metaphysical designs with crystals reflect the popularity of the new acceptance of magic and wizards in teens' movies and TV shows.

 

Male teens are also wearing more jewelry. Their styles tend to lean towards rugged styles that are made of materials like pewter or silver, leather, hemp, beads, and rubber.