A diamond stud earring is made up of just one perfectly cut diamond, set in fine gold or silver. The simplicity of the design itself is its own selling point: anything fancier and you could easily fall into the trap of over-accessorizing. A single-stone earring is singled out for its sophisticated look.A diamond is 58 times harder than the next hardest mineral on earth, corundum, the stuff from which rubies and sapphires are formed. Only diamonds can cut other diamonds. Ironically, diamonds are also brittle. If you hit one hard with a hammer, it will shatter. If it is placed in an oven and heated to about 763 degrees Celsius (1405 degrees Fahrenheit), it will simply vanish, releasing only a little...
What is a Reputable Jeweler?
Shopping for a diamond or expensive jewelry item has always been a daunting task. However, shoppers now have a wealth of shopping advice available online. While not all online shopping guides are accurate or necessarily agree, one common recommendation is to find a reputable jewelry retailer. So how does the typical diamond or jewelry shopper determine which retailer is reputable and trustworthy? You cannot assume that longevity means a jeweler is reputable. Just because the same family has owned their jewelry store for over fifty years does not equate to trustworthy. Bad advice, inflated prices, low quality diamonds and switching diamonds have made many jewelers wealthy for many years so years...
Beading - Finishing Your Piece
When you're planning a piece of jewelry, it's loads of fun to choose the right beads and work out how you're going to put them all together for the final result. But there's another element you need to consider - how are you going to finish off your piece?The bits and pieces that are used to finish off pieces of jewelry are commonly known as findings. This general term covers all sorts of fasteners, connectors and spacers that you can use to give your jewelry the finishing touch. There are an enormous variety of findings available, so I will just cover the main types that are reasonably common in shops.Findings are generally available in either gold or silver colors; sometimes as pure metals...
Balancing Act
The art of balancing work and play is difficult in today's society. If you are like me - a woman who has dreams, passions and a creative side stifled during the day to earn a paycheck, you have to be extremely organized and use time management, priorization, and lists and planning to balance work, home and time for yourself.Time Management and MultitaskingThree nights a week, there are TV shows that I can't miss. I use this time to iron, fold laundry, check my emails. If I really need to get to use my creativity, I use the time to make beaded jewelry, paint or make greeting cards.Writing Lists and Making PrioritiesAs an avid notetaker from my past school days and as a writer, I already carry at...
Symbolism of Wedding Rings
"The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances; if there is any reaction, both are transformed." -C.G. JungRings have been exchanged as a symbol of the bond of marriage for so long, and in so many different cultures, that the origin of the practice is obscure. Certainly, the circle of a ring represents undying love and the continually renewed vows of the married couple. Circles have long been archetypes for not only timelessness, but also wholeness and homecoming. The circle also speaks to the constant round of the heavens, as well as the eternal return of the seasons, marked by cyclical ritual and celebration. In addition, the circle in rock art, sacred...
Understanding Pearl Color:
Understanding Pearl Color:The color of the pearl is an important factor when grading a pearl. The pearl has overtone and body color. The pearl comes in a variety of colors from white to black. The pearl comes from a living creature this contributes to the unique way the color of the pearl developsBody color:The body color is the main color of the pearl. White, silver, gold, blue, green, cream, and even black. The body color is determined by the type of oyster or mollusk that the pearl came from, the condition of the waters, and sometimes the object that was put in the oyster can all have an effect on the out come of the pearl color. Certain oysters produce pearls of a certain color.Over Tones...
3 Stone Diamond Rings - Three Times As Nice!
It is said that the stones in 3 stone diamond rings represent the past, the present and the future. Just as a couple unite these things when they join together in marriage, so three stone diamond rings represent perfectly all that has made each partner what they are today, the present moment that they share, and the future into which they now walk together. Just like the ring itself, the three stones in 3 stone diamond rings celebrate the timelessness of your relationship.Three stone diamond rings are popularly given as anniversary gifts, though they are also used as engagement rings. Diamond rings are invariably given as an expression of love, and the deep symbolism of the triad of stones in this...
Celtic Jewelry: Fascinating Ethnic Jewelry...
"The French were bred to die for love/they delight in fighting duels, But I prefer a man who lives/And gives expensive jewels. A kiss on the hand may be quite continental/But diamonds are a girl's best friend..."Can anyone forget the seductive chanting of Marilyn Monroe in the Hollywood classic, "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", flaunting the eternal love of women for expensive jewels? Yes, whether you are seeking traditional Irish jewelry or ethnic Celtic jewelry today, the pristine charm of expensive ethnic jewelry has always been hard to resist for any female who loves beauty, femininity and the timeless elegance of traditional jewelry.Make an overpowering style statement with the traditional...
It's All About Earrings
A stud earring dangling on your earlobe adding sparkles to your glowing face. Pair of elegant earrings you can wear everyday and stay stunning. For special occasions you can go for diamond or pearl earrings .Earrings are the simplest yet so fancy piece of jewelry.You can get earrings with few nickels or if you want you can go precious stones like diamonds and ruby. If you have pierced your ears you can go for dangling earrings or pierce earrings. Or you have options of magnetic, clip-on, stick-on or ear cuff earrings.Diamond earrings are possibly the most cherished earrings. Of course you need a heavy pocket to buy these pretty penny stones. Stud earrings are the most stylish of all diamond earrings...
Why Chainmaille Jewelry Craft
Jewelry is very prevalent, but jewelry that directly compliments your personal style or makes your statement for you perfectly is not prevalent. Find out some ways this is so with chainmaille jewelry. Discover a craft that ends up as a fine bracelet you will treasure for a long time to come.1. It is a thrill to make your own jewelryYou will be walking on air after your first successful chainmaille jewelry project. Why? Because there are few things that can compare to making something precious with your own hands. The excellent results you achieve will bounce back to you every time you notice your new chainmaille bracelet. It will be even greater when a friend notices your handiwork.2. There is no...
Gold Jewelry -The Rest of The Story
Gold is one of the metals taken from the earth and is probably the first metal known to man. Its first use has been traced back to 3600 B. C. and was probably originally obtained in Egypt, as the ancient methods of obtaining gold in Egypt are illustrated in early rock carvings. It is said in the book of Genesis that Abraham, in the twentieth century B. C., when he went out of Egypt, was very rich not only in cattle but in gold and silver both in dust and ingots. In Exodus xxv, 29, we read that Moses was commanded by the Lord to make spoons of gold for the Tabernacle. In the writings of Homer, Sophocles, Herodotus, Pliny and others, gold is frequently mentioned.Gold is widely distributed in nature...
Ideas For Wedding Bands
Wedding bands are the most symbolic piece of bridal jewelry most people wear. It represents the union of two people, joined by the ring finger. Romantics claim that the ring finger has an artery that leads straight to the heart. This is how the ring finger became endowed with the important duty of wearing wedding rings. Once married, most people seldom take off their wedding rings, which also symbolize their faithfulness for each other. And the plain traditional half dome band continues to be the most popular style in the midst of bridal jewelry because it captures the essence of love in its purest form.Traditional half round wedding bands are plain and classic in design, and are a great choice for...
Diamond Color: Shoppers Buying Guide
Diamonds can be found in every color of the rainbow from clear, colorless (white) to black as coal. Some colors like blue, red, and green are extremely rare and very valuable. Brown is the most common color of diamond with about 80% of diamonds used for industrial purposes like drill bits and saw blades. For most diamond shoppers, their goal is to find a diamond as white (colorless) as their budget will allow. Most diamonds suitable for gem use have trace elements of nitrogen that causes some level of yellow tint. The diamond industry uses a color grading system developed by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) that ranges from D (completely colorless) to Z (fancy yellow color). Each...
Titanium Jewelry: A New Perspective from the...
Titanium jewelry is on the cutting edge and for a good reason. It has numerous advantages over other types of metal jewelry. Although metals like gold and silver will always be popular, if you are looking for something new and innovative, titanium just may be your jewelry of choice.Titanium jewelry is very attractive and unique. Its unusual color gives it a very modern look. Now you can have high quality jewelry at a fraction of the cost.Titanium jewelry is strong and durable. It is as strong as steel and platinum. You can rely on titanium jewelry to last a lifetime.Titanium jewelry is extremely light. It is up to 45% lighter than steel, making it a very comfortable jewelry to wear. You can wear...
Earring Jackets are a wonderful way to add a little variety to a simple pair of studs. Do you or your special someone have a limited earring collection? Put a little spice into them with earring jackets.Earring Jackets are like accessories for your stud earrings. They are attached to a piece of metal with a hole in the center that slides over the metal post in back of the stud. Most earring jackets are round with a ring of colorful stones or glass set around the metal circle of the earring jacket. Other earring jackets are made with dangles, pieces of artistically shaped metal, glass, beads, pearls, etc that dangle via a small metal chain from the metal circle of the jacket.Since studs are...
There is virtually no difference between costume jewelry and antique jewelry. Costume Jewelry dates back to the 1930s. By the definition of antique that would also make it antique jewelry. However, most jewelry experts have come to agree that antique jewelry predates the 1930s.Costume Jewelry came into being in the 1930s as a cheap disposable jewelry meant to be worn with a specific outfit, but not meant to be handed down through generations. It was intended to be fashionable for a short period of time, out date itself, and then be repurchased to fit with a new outfit purchase, or with a new fashion style. It became available in large quantities during the 30s.Cheap jewelry also existed prior to...
Getting The Biggest Diamond Engagement Ring For...
It has come time for you to buy a diamond engagement ring and you are dreading every moment. Number one, it is your time to shine... You have to come through on this because it will be with her for the rest of your life. It can either be a ring that she will look at and love for ever and ever, or it will be a reminder of why did she ever say yes. Don't fear. I have already been through this process and it is not so bad and you can actually get a large diamond engagement ring without going too broke in the process.Number one, forget everything that your girlfriend said about the size of the diamond not mattering, it definitely does matter. Number two, don't be offended and think any less of your soon...
Three Stone Diamond Engagement Rings
Representing the past, the present and the future, the three stone diamond rings are just the perfect for your beloved. In the combination of three sparkling diamonds, these rings represent perfectly all that has made each partner what they are today, the present moment that they share, and the future into which they now walk together. The three stones in three stone diamond rings commemorate the eternity of your relationship. Given popularly as anniversary gifts, three stone diamond rings are also exchanged as engagement rings.The three stone diamond rings are among the most graceful and inspiring rings. Available with a variety of different shaped stones, three stone diamond rings look simply...
Use Ebay To Purchase Items For Your Nuptials...
Is Buying an Engagement Ring on Ebay Tacky? Is it tacky to purchase things for your wedding on ebay? Well, perhaps the jury is still out on that. Is it cheaper? Heck yeah!! Had I purchased my dress from David's Bridal along with with all the additional accessories (i.e. tiara, special bra, etc.) it would have cost me close to $1,000. Instead I got it for about $150. If I choose to resell it, I may recoup close to that value......... Looking at it this way, I basically have a free dress. I also purchased wedding favors, decorations, and a runner far below retail cost on ebay.Is Purchasing an Engagement Ring on Ebay Safe? As with any large purchase you make, you must always be extremely careful. There...
People make things more difficult than they have to in many cases and finding jewelry wholesale for most is no exception to this. I think that with the access we have to a world of information through the internet it is quite easy. You can find anything you are looking for at wholesale prices, you just have to be willing to take the time needed to sort through all the garbage to find the jewels.For starters you must know that there is a world of difference between jewelry stores online and their wholesale counterparts. The regular online jewelry stores are just like the ones you would find at your local mall selling jewelry at highly marked up retail prices. The wholesale jewelry companies sell at...
A smart way to elevate yourself above the competition and get the sale in the first place is from packaging products/services. If you offer valuable items, bundle them with a single price for both; don't break out the prices for each one unless they ask. When you do this, you will appeal to 75% of the marketplace. (25% only want the lowest price for what they expected; more on that later) It's a good idea to still offer the single items for those "control freaks," but 1st offer the bungled rate.· If you sell cars, bundle with a trailer.· If you sell chiropractic, bundle with some supplements.· If you sell food, bundle with sauces and instructions. (the fast food industry took...
Jewelers in Jaipur for Silver Jewelry, Gold...
The pink city of Jaipur glitters with the fascinating and fine jewelry. The gems and stones of Jaipur are famous all over the world. When it comes to traditional Indian jewelry all the International buyers prefer Jaipur.Whether it is gemstones, traditional gold jewelry, antique silver jewelry, contemporary diamond jewelry or Indian costume jewelry, Jaipur is the hub for all kind of jewelry. The artisans of Jaipur craft the jewelry in such a beautiful manner that each piece turns out to be a unique creation in itself. One can get the traditional silver jewelry of Jaipur, which has designs in bangles, anklets, necklaces and many others.The jewelers in Jaipur spell the name of perfection. They provide...
Gold Jewelry
Gold has been pricing out over $580.00 an ounce in recent weeks. Earlier this year the price was $730.00 an ounce. On May 12th, the price reached a 26 year high of $732.00 an ounce. Since then, prices have dropped twenty-two percent which still leaves the price in the $580.00 an ounce range.Prices for gold jewelry seems to depend more on the design value of the jewelry than the actual amount of gold contained in it. According to the World Gold Council, sales in the United States seem to be rising. The Council believes the US customers buy gold for adornment, not the investment value of the jewelrySince jewelers place their orders months in advance, it will be interesting to see what...
Choosing And Using Gold Piercing Body Jewelry
A little bit of historyAlthough body piercing jewelry was not popular until about 20 years ago, it actually has a very long history. In ancient Egypt, only the royal family had the right to have body piercing. In fact, only the Pharaoh at that time had belly button piercing, any other people with a belly button ring would have been executed. For Egyptians, body jewelry was a way of embellishing the beauty of human bodies. On the other hand, around 2000 years ago, as mentioned in Bible, body piercing jewelry was very popular among nomadic tribes as a sign of wealth. Also, the roman warriors used to get nipple piercing as a sign of strength and virility. However, in the last 400-500 years, body...
There is absolutely no doubt at all that a personalized name necklace is by far the most popular jewelry gift anywhere.There are a number of reasons for this, most of them are pretty obvious.For starters when you have a beautiful keepsake item like a piece of jewelry, in this case a necklace, being personalized with a name, then what you have just created is a gift that can last for generations. Personalized name necklaces have been known to be passed down to close relatives and other members of the family for years as they remember a particular person years after they are long gone.Personalized name necklaces are the sort of gift where it is difficult to go wrong and chances of a gift in this case...
How To Find Hidden Treasure
Where can you find hidden treasure? Almost anywhere. How can you find it? Here are some new ideas on that.I was once involved in tearing down an old house. In the attic, hidden underneath the insulation, I found a glass piggy bank of old pennies. I also found a rare old magazine and a few other minor treasures.Treasure is not always things of obvious value, though. Hidden in the walls of that house was a treasure that at the time never occurred to me: copper tubing. I later discovered that the water lines we paid to have hauled away were sold as valuable scrap by the junk man. It made me wonder what else could be "treasure," and where else I might find it.New Ideas On Hidden TreasureHidden in a...
Cubic zirconia (cz) jewelry - the affordable...
"Diamonds are women's best friends" says an old famous song launched by Marilyn Monroe in 1953 in the movie "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes". The song was brought back to life and made famous once more by Nicole Kidman in 2001 in the movie titled "Moulin Rouge". Two exceptional movies, impressing through the sumptuous décor, the opulent costumes and the refined acting, symbolized by diamonds - the most precious of all precious stones! Nonetheless, diamonds jewelry market has another challenger on the wave: cubic zirconia. But cz jewelry industry really took off in the 1980's when Swarovski & Co., a world-renowned Australian producer of leaded crystal, began producing cubic zirconia and cz jewelry for...
Buying Jewelry Wholesale Is Easy If You Know...
People make things more difficult than they have to in many cases and finding jewelry wholesale for most is no exception to this. I think that with the access we have to a world of information through the internet it is quite easy. You can find anything you are looking for at wholesale prices, you just have to be willing to take the time needed to sort through all the garbage to find the jewels.For starters you must know that there is a world of difference between jewelry stores online and their wholesale counterparts. The regular online jewelry stores are just like the ones you would find at your local mall selling jewelry at highly marked up retail prices. The wholesale jewelry companies sell at...
Valuable Information on Hawaiian Jewellery
Whether buying jewelry pleasure or financial gain, jewelry can be a great hobby for just about anyone. Many people enjoy collecting jewelry in all its forms. And there are many. You may enjoy costume jewelry . Costume jewelry is jewelry that is made of less expensive materials. Its styles usually fit with current fashions. Or, some collect the expensive, large jewels and gold items. These items are very valuable and often times need to be insured against theft or loss. Getting an appraisal for your precious stones and gold is key. There are many reputable places to get them appraised.If you are in the market for precious stones and pure gold, you may wish to check your local jewelry store. But, they...
How To Choose A "Real" Home Based Business And...
My name is Mario Kotik I am a Cleveland Firefighter and professional Internet Marketer. I was always looking for home based business opportunities to make me rich. I thought if I could get in early and work hard, I would make a ton of money. The problem is that these companies don't work. The only one getting rich is the company. I know most of us have a hard time scraping up the money to join an opportunity. That's ultimately why were all searching for one (to make more money). So now, take Coastal, Emerald, Liberty, Vmdirect or Jag, those cost between $1300-$11,000 to join. How many prospects do you think it takes to find even one to invest that kind of money? The answer is it takes a ton, it...
3 Easy Steps to Buying the Right Engagement Ring
You've made the plunge, you've decided to get married. Congratulations!Don't think about it now, but there are many things you need to think about before the big wedding day comes, and one of them is how are you going to find the right engagement ring?Before the stress settles in, here are 3 easy steps to finding and buying the right engagement ring.1. Go home before you buy.If you think you have found the right ring, go home. While you are at home, think about the ring you are about to buy. Does the ring have the look you want? Will it fit your lifestyle?Most people wear their engagement rings for life, so finding the right engagement ring shouldn't be a shopping trip taken lightly.When you are...
If you are considering making jewelry to make a little bit of money on the side, you'll definitely want to think about buying wholesale jewelry supplies. Buying wholesale will allow you to buy the supplies that you need at drastically discounted prices so that when you sell the jewelry at retail prices you will make more off of each piece. If you do not buy wholesale supplies you might find that the cost of your product has to be very high to simply make back what you have spent to produce the finished product.One of the best things to do is look at buying your jewelry supplies in bulk. Even stores that do not offer wholesale rates will typically sell supplies at wholesale cost when you buy in bulk...
The History of Engagement Rings and Wedding Bands
These days, many people take wedding bands and engagement rings for granted, and although they give these beautiful items of jewellery with integrity and love, they are often given with no real knowledge of the meaning behind them.Both wedding bands and engagement rings are very special items of jewellery; in fact, they are more than just jewellery - they are the symbols of many emotions and promises such as:LoveCommitmentFidelityEternityHonour But where - and why - did these popular and sentimental pieces of jewellery stem from?The History Of Wedding BandsThese items of jewellery have a history that spans many centuries and passes through many countries from all around the planet. Below, you will...
Wholesale Beads
As beads serve multiple purposes and can be used for creative work like jewelry making, crafts, handbags, and the like, they are gaining popularity among women and kids. Apart from this, craftsmen and artisans use these beads to enhance the value of their product. They combine these beads along with their weaves to create beautiful patterns. Creativity gets a new horizon when one starts working with beadsAmong a wide range of beads available on the market, they are classified on the basis of their color, size, cut, finish and availability. Certain beads are widely available and hence cost less, where as beads like pearl and Swarovski crystal are rare, precious and expensive.Suppliers boast of their...
AntiquityPre-MycenaeanSilver was used in ancient Italy and Greece for personal ornaments, vessels,jewellery,arrows, weapons and coinage. It was inlaid and plated. It was also mixed with Gold to produce white gold as well as being mixed with baser metals.Examples of ancient jewelry were found in Queen Pu-abi's tomb at Ur in Sumeria(now called Tall al-Muqayyar), dating from 3000 BC. In the crypt the queen's body was covered with jewellery made from gold, silver, lapis lazuli, carnelian,agate and chalcedony beads.Aegean lands were rich in precious metals. The considerable deposits of treasure found in the earliest prehistoric strata on the site of Troy are not likely to be later than 2000 BC. The...
He's proposed, and most likely you're flashing your new engagement ring. Now it's time to plan the celebration, but where do you start?Your engagement party is the perfect setting for the families and friends of the bride and groom to meet each other if they haven't already done so. Make yourself available at the start of the event to greet all your guests and introduce everyone. Mingle as much as possible so that your guests feel comfortable and relaxed.You can celebrate in style with a swanky black-tie cocktail party, or a formal sit-down dinner, or maybe a casual serve-yourself buffet is more your style. Whatever you choose, remember that many of your guests may not know each other so you want...
New Trend Sees Christians Becomming Walking...
A growing movement that has everyday Christians sharing their faith in non-church settings is showing up - literally - on the backs of believers. Its called lifestyle evangelism - using the places and situations you find yourself in each day to share your faith. And it's often done without words at all, through the wearing of Christian clothing and Christian jewelry. The design and style of religious clothing has changed greatly over the years. This year, it's as sophisticated, stylish and trendy as regular clothing. The big difference is in the message. Christian T- Shirts, for example, deliver catch Bible verses in sharp and bold deisgns. For example, one shirt aimed at sportsmen is in camo green...
A Look At The Years of Celebrities Wearing Jewelry
As far back as one can remember famous celebrities have been wearing the jewelry made by famous jewelry designers. Through out many eras and many styles the celebrities and jewelry designers have held a close bond. Who better to display your beautiful pieces than a beautiful celebrity that has already captured the audiences attention.Elizabeth Taylor will always be remembered for her glamorous and beautiful look. I cannot remember any time that I have seen Elizabeth without her jewels to adorn her.This was a lady with a fashion style like no other. From gorgeous pearls adorning her face to beautiful diamonds adorning her neck. She knew how to make a fashion statement!Ava Gardner was a woman...
How To Find And Buy Antique Jewelry Wholesale...
Vintage or antique jewelry is worth a lot of money in most cases and it can get really expensive trying to acquire a collection. Actually with a little research and effort you can find antique jewelry wholesale just like any other product if you are willing to invest a little time.The majority of the population would probably tell you to look on eBay or other online auction sites but the fact of the matter is that these really aren't good sources for finding antique jewelry wholesale because the sellers at the sites usually know the value of what they are offering up for sale. There are other ways to find vintage jewelry at or even below wholesale so let's take a look.One very easy no cost way of...
Tips For Selling at Craft Shows
About the only thing I enjoy more than creating my bead jewelry at home is selling my bead jewelry at local craft shows and fairs! I've attended hundreds of craft shows and partipated in fair number myself. I am always dismayed, however, to see beautiful jewelry and pieces that don't sell at shows simply because the artisan forgot some very basic rules of working at craft shows.Here are some of the helpful pieces of advice and tips I can offer to the beginner bead jewelry artist and anyone else who is just starting out selling to craft shows:1. Know Your Audience: Try to get a sense of what sort of crowd you are going to encounter at your upcoming craft show and cater your inventory to that crowd...
Cheap Diamond Earrings
Advertisements promoting diamond earrings priced as low as $9.95 often tempt the unwary consumer. The diamond is claimed to weigh 0.25 points. Following simple arithmetic, since there are 100 points to a carat, what is being offered are actually stones weighing 1/4th of one point, which is 1/400 of one carat and consequently worth about $2. The bottom line is, it is possible to get both expensive and inexpensive diamonds, but they are all precious and hardly cheap.Most often, earrings made out of cheap diamonds are marketed by jewelers claiming to buy the diamonds directly from the cutter, by passing the middlemen. Cheap diamond earrings do not always refer to the massive discount afforded by...
Gold Jewelry - The Finest Jewelry
Gold jewelry adds beauty and elegance to God's beautiful creation called woman. Gold jewelry always forms as the best of ornaments. An Indian marriage is considered incomplete without gold jewelry for the bride, the bridegroom and the other family members. Gold earrings jewelry or gold pendants jewelry are also given as gifts at the time of wedding. Gold is also regarded as a great investment, which is very useful at the hour of need. Indian gold jewelry is also famous for its beautiful designs all over the world. In the traditional times also, gold jewelry added royalty to the wearer. Even today gold jewelry is very much in demand. Gold jewelry is precious so it has to be unique in its design. The...
History of Charm Bracelets
The custom of wearing charm bracelets dates back thousands of years, and though the materials and designs on them have changed, the concept itself has never gone out of style.This form of jewelry initially had a religous function, and dates back to the prehistoric era. According to Elizabeth Florence, president of the Jewelry Information Center, "The first charm bracelets were probably worn by the Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians and Hittites from 500 to 400 B.C. Those charms were made of lapis lazuli, rock crystal and other gems and were inscribed with small designs, such as figures of gods, man and animals. They were immediately associated with special powers."As time passed, charms lost their...
Music to Your Eyes: Diamond and Sapphire...
Sonny and Cher, Fred and Ginger, chocolate and peanut butter...some things are just meant to go together. And diamonds and sapphires are no exception. With so many choices, a diamond and sapphire engagement and wedding ring set can go down in your personal history with as much romance and excitement as Antony and Cleopatra...with a much happier ending, of course!No need for the blues, with sapphires you can branch out into a variety of melodies. While sapphires are usually associated with the deep blue only a sapphire can exude, sapphires cover a large portion of the rainbow from purples to reds to oranges and yellows. Imagine the glitz and glitter of a brilliant white diamond surrounded by a...
Crystalline Diamond
A Diamond is a crystalline form of carbon. A diamonds hardness and high dispersion of light makes it particular useful for industrial applications and in jewelery. Diamonds are specifically renowned as a mineral with superlative physical qualities. Thus making them great abrasives because they can only be scratched by other diamonds. This feature also means they hold a polish extremely well and retain luster. A Diamond is a crystalline form of carbon. A diamonds hardness and high dispersion of light makes it particular useful for industrial applications and in jewelery. Diamonds are specifically renowned as a mineral with superlative physical qualities. Thus making them...
Celebrities and Their Diamond Engagement Rings
What better way to show the world that you are in love than by the act of giving and receiving a diamond engagement ring? With many actresses and other famous women sporting bigger and sparklier diamond rings, celebrity engagements have become a delight for the jewelry lover. The size of the diamond is not necessarily the key as to what makes some of these rings so famous and recognizable, rather it seems to be a combination of the engagement ring itself and the famous lady it is associated with.The history of diamond engagement ringsMaximillan I of Austria gave the first diamond engagement ring on record to Mary of Burgundy in 1477. He had the ring commissioned to unite their two houses and make...
Top Ten Buyer Searches For Fine Jewelry On eBay!
Are you looking for "Hot Items" to sell on your eBay Auction? Are you having trouble deciding on a category? Being an active eBayer, I am often asked about what products to sell. As explained in my book "eBay Marketing Wholesale SourcePak" finding the right product in the right category is cruical.Many people ask me whether jewelry is a good item to sell on their eBay auction. My opinion is yes, it can be. For the most part jewelry is easy to package and easy to ship. And provided you have done your research first, you should be able to make a good profit selling it. One of the points you will need to research before adding any jewelry to your eBay auction is, what are eBay shoppers looking for in...
Diamond Hoop Earrings: The Diva's Choice
Men grow cold as girls grow old And we all lose our charms in the end But square-cut or pear-shaped These rocks don't lose their shape Diamonds are a girl's best friend-- from the movie "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes"Diamond hoop earrings are perfectly popular these days, thanks to young pop divas like Jennifer Lopez or J-Lo, hiphop diva extraordinaire. J-Lo is also known for spreading the trend of the chandelier earring, and other cascading-style ear ornaments.Now take another diva and examine her choice of jewelry. We're talking about actress Elizabeth Taylor and her special fondness for diamonds. When she was dubbed a Dame of the British Empire, the nation held a "black tie and diamonds" event, to...
Cubic zirconia (cz) jewelry - the affordable...
"Diamonds are women's best friends" says an old famous song launched by Marilyn Monroe in 1953 in the movie "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes". The song was brought back to life and made famous once more by Nicole Kidman in 2001 in the movie titled "Moulin Rouge". Two exceptional movies, impressing through the sumptuous décor, the opulent costumes and the refined acting, symbolized by diamonds - the most precious of all precious stones! Nonetheless, diamonds jewelry market has another challenger on the wave: cubic zirconia. But cz jewelry industry really took off in the 1980's when Swarovski & Co., a world-renowned Australian producer of leaded crystal, began producing cubic zirconia and cz jewelry for...
Diamond stud earrings are one of the few fashion accessories that have made a lasting impact over time. Considered very elegant, they were one of the earliest pieces of jewelry designed by ancient cultures, and date back to the 18th century. Most women consider it as a fashion basic, like lipstick. Although the design options are endless, there are several pieces that are appropriate for every outfit and occasion.Classic diamond stud earrings consist of round diamonds set in gold or platinum. Numerous shape and style variations include pearl studs with diamond accents or delicate diamond flowers and stars. Jewelers presently let individuals design their own diamond earrings. A choice is offered in...
Antique Engagement Rings
If you want an engagement ring that is unique and classy at the same time, you might consider giving your lady love an antique engagement ring. Nowadays, brides-to-be are showing their unique style and individuality by selecting antique and estate engagement rings. Many couples look at the future brightly by purchasing something from the past.You may choose that extraordinary engagement ring from many fine collections of beautiful yet unusual and non traditional antique engagement jewelry.A lot of women choose Art Deco and Edwardian antique engagement rings studded with sapphires and diamonds. Both these pearl and diamond antique engagement rings are evocative of the romantic era of the past...