Jewelry Articles

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Cassidy Williams @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 5:37 AM

Topaz is becoming the popular gemstone with the widest variety of human influence on its appearance. When shopping for topaz jewelry, you rarely come into contact with a gemstone that resembles something from the earth. Almost every topaz you can find has been treated in a way: you can get a clue about those treatments by observing the stones' color. Pale Blue: If you see a pale blue stone and it is very expensive, there is a small chance it could be natural. Otherwise the color ... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Anna Stenning @ Monday, 7th April 2008 @ 11:19 PM

Perhaps the most common fear of buying that perfect engagement ring for your beloved is walking away from the shop having spent over a thousand pounds, then showing it to a friend only to find out from them that it is a fake. On the other hand, perhaps you have been bought a beautiful diamond ring; having worn it for years you may suddenly be shocked to find out that the diamond is an imitation. It is common for people not to have any knowledge of whether their diamond is real or not. Th... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Ann Knapp @ Monday, 7th April 2008 @ 1:54 PM

As far back as the Neolithic era, humankind chose to carry unusual stones or a piece of wood as protection from enemies or evil spirits. During the time of the Egyptian pharaohs, the first recognizable charm bracelets and necklaces appeared. These were elaborate pieces of jewelry made of precious stones and metals. Charms were also used to identify an individual to the gods in the afterlife. Much later during the Roman Empire, Christians identified one another with the "ichthys,"... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Jim Brown @ Thursday, 3rd April 2008 @ 3:53 AM

Many families were able to view the excitement of Christmas gift giving on Christmas morning through their child's eyes. The quality of children's jewelry item came through from the moment boxes were opened because the fashion jewelry items shined because they were made from precious metals such as platinum and 14-karat gold. An older child might have received a bracelet fashioned from 18-karat gold, and other children in the house would have wanted to stop and have a look. Pare... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Derek Dashwood @ Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 @ 2:54 PM

Diamonds are entering the jewelry stores in New York in new ways. Often now, those most famous named stores have a piece of the new action. In this past decade with the extensive additional diamond finds in Australia, and most of all up near where Santa works, diamond mines galore. So now every other major store, it seems is a part owner of one of these new diamond syndicates. The old cartel scrambles to join in, and of course they have done. But as with a new oil well, there is a scramb... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Marc Choyt @ Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 @ 1:24 PM

If you are haunted by vague terrors in the night, those meandering demons, night hags and phantoms that wander bedside, between the arsenic hours of two and four when sleep is as illusive as hems from the moon's yellow skirt, peridot might be just the gem for you. The sixteenth century writer, Marbod, suggests you string it on a piece of hair from an ass (a donkey's, not your lover's) and attach it securely to your left arm. (Kuntz p. 171) Also, if you happen to be a dabb... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Jim Brown @ Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 @ 8:53 AM

Since fine jewelry choices are so abundant, many families prefer to consider comparison points when buying silver jewelry. When buying fine jewelry made from gold there are comparison points to consider too. When shoppers reach the level of points to consider in platinum jewelry pieces, they consider price as one of the first points and explore all of features later. Silver jewelry has always been considered first for young children because it is the most affordably priced fine jewelry on the ma... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 @ 5:36 AM

For thousands of years, women have been wearing earrings as a rite of passage into adulthood. Currently we are seeing younger and younger girls wearing earrings, including babies. While many parents will have no problem piercing the ears of a baby, others do. If you decide to take the route of piercing on a young child, there are several factors to consider before doing so. Read this article so you don't repeat mistakes others have made. One of the major concerns with piercing an ear... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 @ 5:07 AM

Are you always in search for new and most unique ways of setting fashion trends? If you want something that is not only a trendy change but also looks attractive and original, then think antique. In jewelry, retro, classic and vintage styles can never go out of fashion and style. If you are wearing the right kind of vintage jewelry, then it can help you make a long lasting impression. According to fashion experts, any woman can look stunning with a beautiful vintage jewelry piece. This ... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 @ 5:03 AM

Jewelry is an expression of the human need to adorn the body and look beautiful. Through the ages, jewelry has been used for a number of reasons and to fulfill a number of functions. A few of them are listed below: Display of wealth: It is a common known fact that people who flaunt jewelry are associated with status and power in society. Jewelry display and storage is symbolic of monetary stability. The best examples of such a show are celebrities and the "creme de la creme" o... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Derek Dashwood @ Tuesday, 1st April 2008 @ 12:56 PM

The most ancient precious item out of creation, beyond even gold, was a diamond. A princess resplendent in her riches of gemstones and gold, would have a centerpiece that held a diamond to behold. All would gaze in awe, as this diamond of a person glided by, diamonds in her eyes, and splendor all around. And then there those human diamonds, in the east in China was Confucous, who taught of good behavior and obedience to the state, and he did not believe in an after life. Then came Guatam... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Jim Brown @ Tuesday, 1st April 2008 @ 1:57 AM

Fine jewelry is created from the finest precious metals and the gems that are set in these metals could be what makes the jewelry so fine. Jewelry lovers can wear precious gems like sapphire, emeralds, diamonds, rubies, and birthstone gems in a variety of ways, but no matter what the designs are, the wearer will know that quality of workmanship is what makes wearing the fine jewelry so special. For exquisite necklaces, designers might choose to layer precious gems into a geometric design ... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Christa Kowalczyk @ Saturday, 29th March 2008 @ 11:46 AM

There are a lot of dissimilar resources obtainable for artisans to make into jewelry. While good number citizens think of the characteristic items like the metals, the gemstones, and the possibly glass, present there are a lot of other things that be able to be completed into outstanding jewelry. A number of crafters have in progress to generate jewelry out of ceramic, or plastics and resin. Others use textiles, or still rubber and the leather. at the same time as all of these resources ... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By David Kowalczyk @ Saturday, 29th March 2008 @ 9:44 AM

Pearl bracelets improve a woman's on the whole look with its normal and stylish beauty. Pearl is considered as a invaluable gem from occasion immemorial for the reason that of its characteristic elegance and attractiveness. A bangle as an decoration itself is competent of giving a kind of self-confidence to the woman wearing and if it is a gem bracelet, she becomes the centre of magnetism. The pearls can be ordinary or refined and the freshwater pearls are in huge requirement these d... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Anna Stenning @ Friday, 28th March 2008 @ 5:44 PM

Buying that special ring to pop the question to your partner can take much of your time, because you want things to be just perfect for them. The most popular choices in engagement rings are of course diamonds, most obviously a girl's best friend. Many women will not deny that obtaining a nice diamond ring will evoke feelings of oneness and satisfaction. This may seem superficial, but who can argue that a diamond ring for an engagement proposal is not the way to woman's heart? T... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Victor Epand @ Friday, 28th March 2008 @ 5:38 PM

Promise rings have always been associated with a man's gift to a woman as a promise of marriage in the future. Claddagh rings, used by the Celtic people for centuries, are a good example of promise rings. However, sometimes the meaning of a promise ring could be different. Rather than limiting the use of such rings as a pre-engagement sign, it can also be used for many other reasons. Some of such promises are: For special or best friends: A promise ring can be given by one fri... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Victor Epand @ Friday, 28th March 2008 @ 5:36 PM

Many girls spend days dreaming about their wedding day. They want to look their best. Beauty is incomplete without jewelry. Especially when it comes to a wedding, you can't imagine a bride without jewelry. Your wedding day is one of the happiest days in your life and you don't want to look outdated. A girl will do anything to look her best. However, as the wedding day approaches you become a little unsure as to what kind of jewelry can add the extra spark to your attire. Here ar... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Cassidy Williams @ Friday, 28th March 2008 @ 10:12 AM

Pearls are unique in the gemstone world because they are the only gemstones that are created by living organisms. Each one of them is unique and there is a wide variety in type and quality. If you want to get a good deal on your pearls and make sure you are buying quality, you need to keep the following 5 things in mind while shopping: Surface quality: A high quality pearl will have the majority of its surface completely smooth with no pits, cracks, dull spots or protrusions. The vast... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Cassidy Williams @ Friday, 28th March 2008 @ 9:39 AM

Buying an engagement ring can feel scary and intimidating. This is the ring she will wear for the rest of her life and it will be from you. Sometimes you might feel afraid that she won't like what you pick or that you can't afford the perfect ring. You can get around all of these dilemmas with one trick: give it a story. If you observe newly engaged women or any woman talking about her engagement ring, you will notice they are all doing the same thing: they are telling the s... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Jewelry | By Bercle George @ Friday, 28th March 2008 @ 7:40 AM

Before, body piercing was limited to those that were adventurous and, piercing was limited to a few parts of the body. However, trends have changed and a lot of people are in to body piercing on various parts of the body this includes the navel, eyebrows, lips and tongue. In fact it is also used in lower parts of body. Among the most popular body piercing jewelry, earrings once on top of the list. However, with its elevating popularity, eyebrow rings, navel rings, nipple rings and labre... more...