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A little bit of history Although 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...

The shape of the diamond you choose will determine the overall look of your diamond pendant. There are many shapes and variations to choose from, but don't get the shape confused with the cut. The shape is just what it says - the shape of the diamond. This can be round, oval, square, or any other shape that you choose. The cut is a little more important as it refers to the diamond itself as to how many facets it has and so on. The most popular of diamond pendants on the market are the round brilliant diamonds. They take up 75 percent of the demand of diamonds. These are also the most expensive diamonds and although most are used in engagement rings, but some find their way into diamond pendants...

You ask how durable is an 18k gold plate. Wow, I do wish I could give you an answer in months or years or in any time frame. The fact is, without knowing how thick the plated surface actually might be there is little way to predict wearability. Even if I knew the thickness, the best I could say is, "It will wear better (or worse) than this or that other sort of plate or layer." So much depends on how often the ring is worn and the conditions of that time when worn. I do believe you will take good care of the ring and that does make me happy. Too many folks will come into our business with a worn out ring, packed with dirt and stones dull from all of it...then proudly say, "I never take it off." What...

When diamonds, crystals, and other different kinds of colored-gemstones are popular, designers and jewelry fans never abandon pearls due to their enormous range of shape, color, size, and the variety of other jewelry they easily mix with. Not only this, but they are more affordable than ever. Nowadays, pearl jewelry design is becoming more and more diverse, rather than staying simple. With the rapid development of production technology and fast change of consumer's interests, now you can find pearls in any colors. Other than traditional black and white, colors such as yellow, gold, pink, violet, green, blue, purple are available. Also many shapes besides round, such as stick, teardrop, square, heart...

Gold and other precious metals have been moving rapidly upward in the market, and investors wonder what investment vehicles are the best choices to capture that upward price appreciation in the precious metals market. Many wish to buy and hold the precious metals themselves, but there are a number of alternatives. Each of these different options has its own strengths and weaknesses. This discussion gives some basic information on the most common possibilities. Depending on what your goals are, you may choose to use one or more of the available options described below. I'm not an investment counselor, nor am I offering any investment advice, but here is a brief explanation and introduction to each of...

Jewelry down through the ages has never been the exclusive domain of women. Its true that women used to wear their dowries (as jewelry) so much of gold and jewel work was done for that purpose. Buying wholesale gold jewelry is a great way to save money and buy affordable gold jewelry. While this strategy might not work out for the individual buyer, group buying of wholesale gold jewelry can get you affordable pieces. Gold jewelry can be made of yellow, white, tri-color and two tone gold. The gold used can also be of different qualities like 14K, 18K and 22K. Gold is combined with diamonds, rubies, pearls and other precious stones to make stunning jewelry. Wholesale gold jewelry dealers need to...

Traveling while bringing along your jewelery can be a real test for women. In some incidents the only thing a women can do is to wear her jewelery the whole time while being away from home just so she doesn´t lose it or find it all tangled up in the bottom of her luggage bag. Traveling with alot of jewelry can make it easier for jewelry to become lost also. There is a solution to this problem though. It´s called a leather jewelery box. Leather jewelry boxes are a popular choice amongst women for storing jewelry on the road. Leather jewelery cases offer superior protection for necklaces, rings, and other valuable keepsakes. Most women prefer the traditional brown or black leather jewelry...

A princess cut diamond makes use of one of the newer cuts, which has been developed a mere quarter of a century ago. These charming and extremely lustrous stones are leagues away from the ordinary square cut in terms of brilliance. It possesses the fire that traditional rounds have, yet are more unique. Because of their novelty, princess cut jewlery are becoming the stone of choice for engagement rings - whether solitaire or set with smaller stones. Its ingenious design makes for an extraordinary sparkle. Because of the tent-like facets and a crown that's perfectly angled, princess cut bead take advantage of the light by allowing it to bounce around to give off an impressive luster. In addition, the...

Along with flowers, gemstones also have significant meaning. Understanding the symbolism behind certain gemstones will greatly enhance any jewelry gift that you purchase. Here is a listing of gemstones associated with birthstones, as well as a listing of gemstones meanings. Birthstones January- Garnet Garnets are deep red and look beautiful with silver jewelry. They represent strength, health, and deep insight. February- Amethyst Amethyst ranges in color from pale violet to deep violet purple. Amethyst symbolizes peace, love, and happiness. March- Aquamarine Aquamarine varies in color from pale blue green to deep blue. Aquamarine is revered for symbolizing courage and peace. April- Diamond Colorless...

Wholesale Indian jewelry could be acquired easily nowadays. Whether you are the type of person who wants to sell Indian jewelry or you are just someone who wants to own lots and lots of Indian jewelry, there are now a lot of online sites that offers you wholesale Indian jewelry. You could actually avail from these sites all types of wholesale Indian jewelry that you might like to buy and usually at a discounted price. Whether you are male or female, an online site for getting wholesale Indian jewelry is now just a click away. There are actually a wide range of wholesale Indian jewelry that one could choose from online. While there are the classic designs of Indian jewelry like the ones that feature...

Did you know that you can have customized unique engagement rings created especially for you and your sweetheart? If you are looking to deviate from the standard trend, than you will be glad to know that you can design and create your very own unique engagement rings. It's true, and it is easy to do. Why spend a fortune on platinum when titanium looks extremely similar, with unmatched durability and resilience? Many people aren't anymore, and they are looking at titanium rings as the answer to the cost issue. You can create unique titanium engagement rings that look spectacular, feel great on, and will not succumb to the scratching and bending that is generally associated with gold or platinum...

If you're looking for a beautiful location to host your nuptials, you will find it at the Princess Wedding Chapel, so search no further. Become Queen Elizabeth or Princess Grace when you plan a special fantasy event that you and your spouse will always treasure. Mermaids, luaus, Elvis impersonators or rock n' roll artists will jazz up your ceremony at this unique las Vegas wedding chapel. Voted by brides as the #1 prettiest wedding chapel in las Vegas, the Princess lets you step into the shoes of royalty to order a command performance of your special day. With service that's fit for a king-or a queen, you will enjoy every moment in this most imaginative of the many las Vegas wedding chapels...

Gold minded from the earth is a metallic mineral and is always a rich yellow color when refined. Pure gold is quite a rich color, quite soft and very malleable. For use in jewelry, gold must be made stronger. Strength is added by making gold part of a recipe(alloy) of metals. Generally, the basic metals added to pure gold are silver and copper. Small amounts of other metals are added to make a gold alloy to serve a specific purpose with special working qualities. Once made into an alloy, gold becomes the karat gold with which we are familiar: 10k, 14k, and 18k. Just as gold is alloyed with other metals to make jewelry karat gold, COLOR of the gold is also controlled. For instance, a larger...

Jewelry is one of the most treasured things in the world. It's beautiful and colorful. It makes you smile and glow. It is one of the most obsessed things of women. In fact, the glitter of jewelry has fascinated women and also men across time and space. If we go back into the ancient period, we can find examples of men and women adorning their bodies with elegant jewelries. In Egyptian civilization, gold was the most preferred thing and even people were buried along with jewelries that included precious stones. People of Mayan Civilization knew the use of gold in jewelry making. And if we check the ancient civilization of India, the ruins of Mohenjodaro and other sites of the Indus valley...

A Day In The Life... Princess Diaries? Every Month we'll choose A Day In Life Of... This will give you a chance to hear all about being a Princess, an Angel, a Brat, a Daddy's Girl, and A Birthday Girl... This Month's Day In The Life...is A Day In The Life Of A Princess 8:30 AM - Wake up to Britney singing... "Baby One More Time" on my royal alarm clock. 9:00 AM - Sachet into the royal bathroom to take a long leisurely bath filled with rose petals and Soy Milk (for that royally soft and silky feeling). Rose Petal filled bath is sooo fun and smell sooo good. 10:30 AM - Brunch with Mums & Pops in the Garden. Fresh Strawberries with Ice Cream over a Scrumptious Belgian Waffle, yum-yum! Cheese covered...

All most well-known jewellery-houses are introduced in every largest contemporary world's capital, and their number is still increasing. Celebrities and movie-stars, who regularly appear in the news, promote not at all their new song-albums or most-distributed movies, but on the contrary just another jewellery collection. Undoubtedly, the cost of such beauty is high. However, when purchasing gold or silver ware from the last ultra-stylish collection, one may be sure to get a «friend» for ages. The jewellery world has its own view upon fashion. Neither diamonds, sapphires nor emeralds have time limits. The same with goods, made of these precious stones: they don't ever wear out or go out of...

Gold jewelry to a woman is priceless. Although gold jewelry comes in many different styles and colors, the care and cleaning procedure for all golden treasures remain the same. Good common sense is your best guide, and these important tips on how to clean gold jewelry will help you keep your exquisite pieces lustrous and shining. Gold is tarnish-resistant, but it can get dirty or smudged. Lotions, powders, soaps, even natural skin oils that we use regularly can cover your jewelry and cut down their brilliance. Jewelry cleaning removes any such build-up or residue and restores the original sparkle and shine to make your precious jewelries last a lifetime. Although numerous commercial products are...

Wholesale jewelry establishes a unique relationship between artist and consumer. It makes it possible for everyone to afford good quality jewelry since it is reasonably priced. Once a design is created and approved, the mold is reused to produce several copies. Wholesale jewelry has a large audience since it can be sold in a variety of ways including online. This mass-produced jewelry is also quite beneficial for the artist, since their designs reach a larger audience. The artist must first come up with a creative design. Wholesale jewelry is capable of producing some beautiful pieces, using many varieties of materials. Often, people forget that the initial design of a mass produced item does...

A wedding ring or wedding band is, as a rule, worn on the fourth finger (thumb included) of the left hand in many parts of the world. The reason being that it is a belief that the Latin name "vena amoris" or "vein of love" ran directly from the heart to this finger. Other parts of the world wear the wedding ring on the right hand (eg. Russia, Chile, Poland, Germany to name but a few.) The majority of rings are made from precious metals, gold or platinum, with the recent rise in popularity of of non precious metals such as stainless steel, Titanium, Zirconium and Tungsten. These non precious metal rings are often inlaid with precious metals and diamonds to enhance their appeal. The wedding ring...

What do you feel at the mention of Mexico, particularly its capital? Tequila, the serials that never end and sombrero? It appears that you know nothing about Mexico! So, let your suitcase not become too dusty, pack it quick and go to meet the unknown, the world depository of history secrets, that are thoroughly hidden from the modern world by this country and its major city. May be it will be you who can either touch the riddle of universe or to contribute to its answer. Sometimes you sit in the boring evenings, there is bleakness outside and it is nasty drizzling, and autumn that came into its possession, casts a light melancholy over you. And you think...somewhere there...

Buying jewelry wholesale online is quite easy, andmost of the time, it is an enjoyable shoppingexperience. In fact, many people prefer this methodof buying jewelry wholesale simply because theyfind a much wider selection at much lower prices. However, some of the buying public is still wary ofonline businesses. If this sounds like you, there isreally no need for concern. Simply follow a fewsimple guidelines to ensure that you have a safeand satisfactory buying experience. The first step is to be aware that there are indeedmany con artists operating on the Internet - andthey will happily take your money with absolutelyno regrets. It is your responsibility to take all of theproper precautions to guard...

Christmas is an annual holiday that is accompanied by many traditions. From trimming the tree to wrapping gifts and singing tunes that represent the meaning of the holiday, there are many happy moments that December brings every year. In addition to those longstanding traditions that many of us have grown to love, there are also certain colors that will forever remind us of this precious holiday. Among the most popular are, of course, red and green. Other classics include silver, gold, blue and even white. If you love to adorn yourself with the colors of the season, you can easily incorporate a variety of gemstones (simulated or genuine) into the perfect accessories that will leave you feeling...

On Jan 17th, 2008 a sting operation in Vancouver, BC thwarted a ring of credit card counterfeiters living the life of luxury entirely funded with other people's credit. The goods hauled away by police filled several 3 ton moving trucks and values were estimated between $70,000 and $100,000 dollars. The perpetrators had used stolen and manufactured identities to finance everything from high end cameras, televisions, and jewelery to automobiles and a multi-million dollar home. Accounts seized were valued at over $10 million dollars. Credit card fraud is a multi-billion dollar crime in North America. It is becoming an increasingly popular form of identity theft because of advances in printing...

Jewelry making is an ideal way to start earning a little extra money from home. You don't need to spend a lot to get going. Initially your circle of friends will be your customers. Your friends will tell their friends, who will tell their friends, and so on and so on. Though you may start with a kit or two for the learning experience, you can't rely on kits if you want to make money selling your work. People will pay more for one-of-a-kind pieces. Plus, the mark-up on kits is quite high because another artist has done the design work for you. In other words, you can both charge more and keep your costs lower if you design your work yourself. This is how to maximize your profit. A good place to start...

It's that time of year again. Spring is in the air and so are wedding bells, which makes wedding sets a popular pick among many jewelry shoppers. With June being one of the most popular months for a wedding, that doesn't leave much time to save thousands of dollars for the wedding set of your dreams. But that's okay because many couples are opting for the beauty and affordability of sterling silver and cubic zirconia wedding sets to tie the knot in a more practical way. You can always upgrade to genuine diamond wedding sets in the future, but cubic zirconia, especially when set in sterling silver, is the budget conscious choice for many newlyweds who don't want to break the bank. Cubic zirconia...

Sterling silver is gradually coming back to fashion, as many jewelry savvy shopper know, this affordable jewelry is making a comeback on the expense of the more traditional gold jewelry. If you are not familiar with sterling silver jewelry you should know that it has been around for a long time, the main problem is that sterling silver is not as robust as gold and does not survive time as well as gold. Sterling silver jewelry is for the ?now? and it is certainly making its appearance well noticed by all. Modern times call for a lighter and elegant metal to compliment the darker colures used today by the fashion industry, the sterling silver accompanies these tones fantastically and is also one of...

Jewelry is the only accessory you wear throughout your wedding day that carries the glamour of your gown to your face and hairstyle and most importantly your personality. You are the one person who commands the attention of all your guests to stand and see you walk down the island in what you have chosen to wear, paying attention to every possible detail. The necklace, the earring set you wear is an addition of your gown that draws the attention to your face spreading the design of your gown. Choose pieces that coordinate your entire look without looking over-jeweled. Jewelry is a part of the bridal ensemble that should be chosen very thoroughly. The day after the wedding you put your gown and veil...

Whether you are planning a wedding or celebrating the life that you already share with someone, choosing the perfect ring to symbolize your commitment is important. Because cubic zirconia is strong, durable and less expensive than diamonds, it is often worn as an engagement and/or wedding ring. If you're in the market for a cubic zirconia engagement ring, your first consideration will be the cut of your gemstone. Like all other gemstones, cubic zirconia is available in all of the traditional styles that one would expect from an engagement ring. Among them, round, marquise, princess, emerald, oval, heart, etc. In some cases, an engagement ring may also feature a solitaire accented by smaller...

Silver is a rather interesting material. The reason that it is interesting is primarily that if you are interested in obtaining silver, you have to pay a lot of money for it. But on closer inspection, what is it exactly that makes silver so valuable? A lot of people will tell you it is because silver is rare and while the rarity certainly come into it, what you are going to find more so than that is the reason that silver is so expensive is because it is in such high demand. When a lot of people want something and are willing to buy it no matter what, people have a bit more leeway to set the prices for it as high as they can. In other words, silver is a material that really can run an economy. The...

Whether it was used as currency or in the manufacturing of precious jewelry, gold has never ceased to be a valuable commodity. Some of the most beautiful pieces of jewelry are made of gold and even works of art we admire have been adorned with this precious mineral. Without a doubt, owning extraordinary gold items can bring one a fortune - but what about scrap gold objects? These days you can sell gold even if it is in the form of a broken old watch or a piece of outdated jewelry. Here at we are offering you the chance of giving up useless gold for cash, with maximum confidentiality. Lately, more and more people are considering giving up old jewelry for recycling purposes. The idea isn't half bad...

It is my job to advertise jewelry, when you buy my jewelry it is the jewelries task to advertise you. This is a guide for those of us who love to buy jewelry. We are very fortunate these days to be able to buy gorgeous jewelry of good quality that does not break the budget and is not so expensive that we are afraid of wearing and enjoying it. So let's make this jewelry work for you. First - go through the jewelry that you already have. (Chances are that it is in a box in one tangled mess.) Lay each piece out on a soft cloth and inspect them. If they have silver or gold coatings over a base metal (i.e. not over a precious metal like 925 sterling silver) they will not keep their luster for very...

There are many different types of jewelry that can be worn and many of these are decorated with gemstones. By and large the gemstones that are set in jewelry are of a treasured and semi cherished nature. They often are of a unique stone or cut. Most of the time we are presented with stones that are very popular ones like diamonds. However, recently black diamonds have begun to make their appearance in the jewelry scene. But, have yet to take off like the standard diamond. While these black diamonds are becoming more popular due to marketing tactics they are not seen widely nor do many people conceive having black diamonds in rings. This is likely due to the fact that the black diamonds don't have...

What do loose diamonds have in common with a pile of coal? More than you might think; in fact in geological terms, loose diamonds are nothing more than glorified lumps of coal. The differences are: - the arrangement of the carbon atoms - how each material is formed Even when it comes to the formation of diamonds, the difference between processes is one of degree rather than mechanics. Here then is some interesting information for potential buyers of wholesale certified diamonds and gemstones. Carbon is Carbon Some may remember an episode of the old "Superman" TV series from the 1950s in which Clark Kent created a diamond by compacting a lump of coal in his fist. While it is doubtful that even the...