Jewelry Articles

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Victor Epand @ Friday, 13th June 2008 @ 4:28 PM

Charms, also known as amulets and pendants, are something that may be overlooked when it comes to a buying a special gift. When you decide to give a charm as a gift, you can target a specific area or interest in a persons life, such as their hobbies, occupation or religious affiliation. This can be the answer to eliminating the guess work as to whether or not the person will like your gift. This can also be helpful when you are buying for the person who has "everything". Today... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Victor Epand @ Friday, 13th June 2008 @ 11:37 AM

The Internet has become one of the most widely used technologies. One can find any information on a host of issues on the net. Internet not only provides information, but also has loads of entertaining and exciting stuff. One can download games, music, etc from the Internet. Many use Internet for their business. Almost every company that exists has a website uploaded. Today buying and selling has reached a new height due to the use of Internet. Everybody loves shopping and when you get ... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Roberto Sedycias @ Friday, 13th June 2008 @ 5:47 AM

The use of jewelry dates back to the ancient age when it was being predominately used by people. Hence, it is not passing trend that will fade away after a couple years. In fact, with the emergence of innovative and aesthetic designs by many jewelry designers, people around the world are getting increasingly addicted to using it. Jewelry has always been an essential part of wedding accessories irrespective of different cultures around the world. It adds a sparkle to the wedding occasions... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Sajid Mehmood @ Thursday, 12th June 2008 @ 9:23 PM

Some things never go out of the list of your personal likings. So is the case with a string of pearls. The elegance and poise that is associated with this specific jewelry item is just matchless. No other metal or stone can surpass a pearl's lustrous gleams. Your personal jewelry treasure even if it and beautiful stones, would be incomplete without this very jewelry item. Your pearl string doesn't even need a very formal dress to compliment itself. It can enhance the every core of you... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 12th June 2008 @ 9:44 AM

There has been a considerable rise in the demand for hip hop jewelry in the last few years. Various celebrities and rap stars made this form of fashion jewelry popular among people. The term "hip-hop" is provided to jewelry items that have a lot of bright and huge stones on it and are very flashy. Hip hop and rap stars like Dr. Dre, 50 Cent and Eminem made this jewelry trend very popular. The jewelry they wore was very expensive, costing around thousands of dollars. But now anyon... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Jordan McPelt @ Thursday, 12th June 2008 @ 4:38 AM

Colored diamonds have always been the diamond trade's little secret. There have always been colored diamonds especially on the wholesale market, but now they are becoming more and more popular with the retail jewelry market. The reason that many people have never heard of colored diamonds is the fact that they are rarer than clear diamonds and come in an irregular supply. Most people do not want to promote colored diamonds because of the possibility of a higher demand and no supply. But sin... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Sajid Mehmood @ Wednesday, 11th June 2008 @ 7:03 PM

The purpose of jewelry is the beautification and the personality enhancement of the wearer. And who needs it more than a bride? Be it an eastern bride or a western, jewelry is given an extra special niche in the list of the most important wedding items. If the bridal dress is not coupled with the right kind of jewelry, the bride's total look will not come out. The details of the bridal jewelry items need not to be either over emphasized or totally minimized. What desired is a balanced look.... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Sajid Mehmood @ Wednesday, 11th June 2008 @ 6:53 PM

John Keats has declared through his poetry that 'A thing of beauty is a joy forever.' This clichd phrase also stands true for one's very precious possession; the jewelry collection. But to keep it as a thing of beauty forever, it needs special care and maintenance. The question is how do you keep it clean and proper? After some time when the newness seems to fade away of a jewelry item, it starts losing its brightness and attraction if not kept properly. At times, that jew... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Sajid Mehmood @ Wednesday, 11th June 2008 @ 6:44 PM

Gold is considered to be one of the most precious and expensive metals used in jewelry making. Gold jewelry has become the most sought after jewelry item. In ancient times, it was used as a symbol of power and status. With the passage of time, as jewelry became a statement of fashion, it became too the symbol of one's classy taste. A lot of people today take pride in exhibiting their collection of Gold jewelry on different sort of occasions. Gold is one such thing that has not lost i... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 11th June 2008 @ 11:18 AM

It is said that the stone Topaz derives its name from the Sanskrit word 'tapas' that means fire. However, it is more likely that the stone derived its name from the Island of Topazos situated in the Red Sea. In the ancient days a figure of a falcon was fashioned on a Topaz and it was thought that it would help acquire the goodwill of magnates, princes and kings. According to the Greeks, Topaz gives strength as it was connected to the powerful Sun God via the golden glow. The Ro... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 11th June 2008 @ 11:08 AM

An opaque stone, turquoise ranks at the top among all opaque forms. The blue and the green hues of the stone attract all and make it a favorite. Nowadays, it is also available in different catchy shades. Jewelry made of turquoise has a perpetual appeal. It is said that the stone gets its blue color from the sky and hence is known as the 'sky stone'. The truth however, is that the stone that is blue in color has more copper, whereas the one that is green signifies presence of aluminum.... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 11th June 2008 @ 11:05 AM

Platinum, rarer than gold, was discovered in Ancient Egypt. It is one of the most precious metals in the world. This is a dense and very strong metal that can be put to different uses. Besides making jewelry, platinum is used in making catalytic converters and due to its oxidation resistance quality, it is also used in the medical field. It is a very workable and supple material despite its strength. Due to this, it becomes easy to make intricate designs on it, as compared to gold. Plati... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 11th June 2008 @ 11:02 AM

Feng Shui is ancient Chinese art, helping in create balance, harmony and prosperity. The history of this art dates back to more than 7000 years and is based on Chi, which is a study of energy and the affect on people with its circulation. If there is some blockage or distortion in the circulation then negative energy will be created by the environment around you. The market is full of products that can prevent chi from getting blocked so that harmony and fortune can be brought in. Harmon... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 11th June 2008 @ 11:01 AM

The jewelry industry has probably existed since the beginning of civilization. Man's earliest need, beyond food, shelter and clothing, was that of attracting the opposite sex and establishing a place of importance within the primitive society. This led to the importance of being different, even before the first words were uttered. What started with leaves, twigs, stones of various colors and shells and even bones has now culminated into a prosperous industry that uses precious meta... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Art Gib @ Saturday, 7th June 2008 @ 3:57 PM

Few things say elegance and glamour like the radiant sparkle of a rhinestone tiara. A tiara is a symbol of majesty. It is understood that the wearer of a glittering tiara holds a captivating power, an unquestioned authority; she is the center of attention in any gathering. By its very presence, the wearer of a rhinestone tiara is implicitly announcing her importance at least for the moment. The symbolism of a tiara shares its roots with the halo, suggesting an angelic and revered characte... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 5th June 2008 @ 7:56 PM

There are so many different kinds of jewelry that you may not know what you should be looking for. You want a great looking necklace or bracelet, but you don't know what kind to get. Why not try Swarovski? You know that you have seen all kinds of products at the local department store, including jewelry. You have probably seen everything from the cheaper made costume jewelry as well as the more expensive silver or high end looking jewelry. Why not look at Swarovski for your night out... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By James Greene @ Thursday, 5th June 2008 @ 5:56 PM

Diamonds are gemstones which come in many forms. Some are naturally brilliant whereas others may be a little bit cloudy to the eye. The clarity of a diamond relates to how brilliant and sparkly a diamond really is. These days' consumers are able to purchase clarity enhanced diamonds where the original diamond may not have been quite as superior in clarity terms but has since been altered to be more so. Prospective diamond purchasers should learn a bit about clarity enhanced diamonds... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By James Greene @ Thursday, 5th June 2008 @ 4:59 PM

Buying a diamond is a big step for many individuals. There are many key factors which one needs to know before simply pointing out a gemstone and pulling out their wallet to pay for the item. Some may think that the only thing they need to know about the diamond is what it looks like and how much it costs. Although these are both important factors, there is a whole lot more which goes into buying this type of gemstone. One concept which many may be unfamiliar with is that of fluorescence... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Stewart Baker @ Monday, 2nd June 2008 @ 1:52 PM

There are many reasons why Celtic engagement rings are so popular. After you have heard about them, you will surely decide that a Celtic engagement ring is the one you want. Celtic engagement rings combine classic tradition with modern sophistication. There are a number of different options, each showing the strong Celtic history. As the Celtic Knot is a symbol of love, union, and infinity, it is the perfect symbol of your commitment to your marriage and life together. Often referred ... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Art Gib @ Monday, 2nd June 2008 @ 12:26 PM

Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but other gemstones such as rubies, sapphires and emeralds are definitely within the inner circle. Gemstones have always been valued for their beauty and rarity and have served as investments, adornments, and status symbols in nearly every culture. Gemstones are generally broken to two categories; precious and semi-precious, but the determination of which of these two categories an individual gemstone falls into is often determined by fashion and can ch... more...