The other main trend in the world of fashion is for vintage or handmade items. Women the world over are raiding their mother or grandmother's closets for that perfect 1950s dress or piece of post-War knitwear. Vintage is back in a big way, and this trend also proves that a good quality, well-made piece of jewelry will stand the test of time. Going back a few decades also takes us back to a time where women made much more of their own clothing and jewelry, and this trend is also coming back today.

Handmade jewelry is nothing new, but has grown in popularity in recent years. There is a huge range of retailers selling all sorts of beads to make jewelry with, and one of the best and most timeless choices for making jewelry is glass beads. These are available in a huge range of colors and sizes, and can look stunning either simply strung on a thread or as part of a more elaborate design. Glass beads have been used for centuries and are a great way of tying together the two major fashion trends of vintage and handmade. Making your own jewelry using glass beads will not only give a huge sense of satisfaction, but will also give you a unique piece of jewelry which can be passed down future generations and become that one-off vintage piece of the future.