A cactus is a member of the plant family Cactaceae,[Note 1] a family comprising about 127 genera with some 1750 known species of the order Caryophyllales. The word cactus derives, through Latin, from the Ancient Greek ÎºÎ¬ÎºÏÎ¿Ï, kaktos, a name originally used by Theophrastus for a spiny plant whose identity is not certain. Cacti occur in a wide range of shapes and sizes. Most cacti live in habitats subject to at least some drought. Many live in extremely dry environments, even being ...
10 most extreme places on Earth. Costume jewelry is jewelry made from inexpensive metals and imitations of precious stones. It tends to be flashy and sometimes over the top with gaudiness, although subdued costume jewelery that is designed to imitate more upscale jewelry is also available.sually, the âstonesâ used are large and involve flashy cuts. Costume jewelry is made in all sorts of styles from Victorian inspired brooches to imitation pearl necklaces. Rings, bracelets, earrings, and other jewelry accessories all come in costume as well as regular form.
LuciteÂ® jewelry is seen in a wide array of colors, cuts and designs, although the main composition is a hard type of acrylic or plastic. Typically designed as fashion or costume jewelry, LuciteÂ® is often used for making rings, bracelets, necklaces and other trendy accessories.A popular type of LuciteÂ® jewelry is retro or vintage style, reminiscent of pieces worn during the 1940s.Some designs of LuciteÂ® jewelry are replicas of authentic crystals or diamonds that were worn by glamorous movie stars of yesteryear. popular type of LuciteÂ® jewelry is retro or vintage style, reminiscent of pieces worn during the 1940s. Some designs of LuciteÂ® jewelry are replicas of authentic crystals or diamonds that were worn by glamorous movie stars of yesteryear.