Boho Jewelry

FAQs about Boho Jewelry

What is Boho jewelry?

Boho is short for bohemian, and typifies a style inspired by the lifestyle of free spirits and hippies of the 1960s and 1970s, and even the pre-Raphaelite women of the late 19th century. Also used to describe hippies, beatniks, gypsies, and unconventional creatives across the board, ‘bohemian’ takes its name from a real place. Bohemia is an area in Central Europe, both a historic kingdom and a modern day Czech kraj (region). It’s the home to the capital city Prague, which is now experiencing its own boho revival. Natural, floral and earthy themes, as well as clothing, accessories and home decor that have neutral shades and peaceful pops of color. Huge and colorful earrings, artisan bracelets, earthy-colored rings on almost every finger – those are the kinds of jewelry you can see in the Boho style.

Which gemstones are used for Boho jewelry?

Boho jewelry includes inexpensive and semi-precious gemstones. Lapis Lazuli, Labradorite, Amethyst, Quartz and Rainbow Moonstone in natural materials, such as leather, shell, string, base metals and cord. Boho jewelry is rarely expensive, as is typical for most counterculture fashion styles.

Is Boho jewelry still in style?

Boho is one of those aesthetics that never truly goes away. You may associate specific motifs, silhouettes, and details (floral prints, maxi dresses, and embroidery, to name a few) with the style.

What is a Boho jewelry ring?

Boho jewelry rings typically use accessible semi-precious gemstones, instead of expensive and precious ones. Raw gemstones are also popular, as in gems that aren’t polished or cut into specific shapes but kept in their natural shape. You can go Janis Joplin style, who was known to stack rings on every finger.

What is a Boho jewelry bracelet?

Boho jewelry bracelets are usually stacked, large, statement accessories. Friendship bracelets, which typically feature handwoven patterns out of fabric and leather are also very common.

What is a Boho jewelry necklace and pendant?

Boho jewelry pendants are usually earthy-themed like feathers, flowers, arrows, plants, stars. They are made in Gold, Copper or leather with semi-precious gemstones, beads and strings.

What are Boho jewelry earrings?

Boho jewelry pendants are usually earthy-themed like feathers, flowers, arrows, plants, stars. They are made in Gold, Copper or leather with semi-precious gemstones, beads and strings.