Fashion & Trends

What are some safe jewelry websites?

smartneil — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 09:29:20 GMT

How do you Clean Your Jewellery

noreenpick — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:30:37 GMT

As jewellery comes in many styles and types, knowing how to clean jewellery properly is extremely important to making it last for years. While just throwing it into a jar of commercial jewellery cleaning solution is the easiest answer, this isn’t always the safest and most effective method.

The most important thing to consider in cleaning jewellery is the type of metal that the particular piece is made from. As every metal has different properties, each should be cleaned with solutions that will not damage the metal. Here are some tips for cleaning the most popular metals that are used in finer jewellery.

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Amazing Murano pendant !!

noreenpick — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:47:25 GMT

I found a really good source for unique pendants and other jewelry:
http://www.GlassOfVenice.com. They carry Murano glass pendants made in Venice, Italy and offer a large variety and very reasonable prices. Check them out if you like special one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces that no one else is wearing.

Ways to reuse your bridal jewelry

smartneil — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:01:26 GMT

As a former bride, you may consider the following uses for your wedding jewelry:

1) Scrapbook: If you find that scrap booking is one of your favorite past times, then you have probably already started a wedding scrapbook. One suggestion that you might consider is dedicating a page or two to highlight your bridal attire.

2) Prom: You might consider preserving your bridal jewelry in a safe place and saving it for your daughter or niece to wear to her prom. What a kind gesture! Isn’t it?

3) Something Old: Although having children may be years down the line, it’s perfectly okay to start planning ahead. Every bride needs “something old” to wear down the aisle on her special day. Why not your bridal jewelry?

4) Anniversary Party: Many couples choose to celebrate their milestone-wedding anniversaries. Whether it’s your first, tenth, twentieth, twenty-fifty, fiftieth, or sixtieth wedding anniversary, wearing your bridal jewelry to the celebration is the perfect complement to such a special event.

how to care for the pearls

carole1 — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:37:40 GMT

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When cared for properly, pearls can last a lifetime. The best way to care for pearls is to wear them often as the body’s natural oils keep pearls lustrous. However, it's important to keep them away from household chemicals including perfume, makeup and hairspray. Chemicals found in these common products can dull the luster of your pearls. It is recommended that you put your pearls on last when getting ready and make them the first thing you take off when you come home. Before putting your pearls away, wipe them with a soft cloth and store them separate from other jewelry to avoid scratching their tender surfaces.

The Beauty of Amber Jewelry

andrewmoquin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:07:09 GMT

The simplest and at the same time most subjective evaluation of amber jewelry by a user of admirer is to say whether it is beautiful or not. Contemporary amber artifacts produced by artists initially tend to surprise us with their otherness, in the same manner as any other art does, for instance painting or sculpture, or jewelry ornamented with gemstones. But modernity means otherness.

The extremely exceptional so-called "amber in amber" may become dazzlingly beautiful in the hands of a skillful artist. To find or excavate amber with opalescent surfaces depends less on skills and more on luck. This, however, comes about very seldom.

Some people are interested only in amber as perfectly transparent as many other precious stones in which nothing is going on inside. In such a case a more opulent setting must compensate the lack of unique features.Raw amber for mass production started to be clarified and pressed as early as in the 19th century. Its color could be freely altered, often in order to make necklaces from beads in one shade of color and transparency. Read more..

Fashion Jewelry

Amber Jewelry — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 10:51:23 GMT

What does jewelry say to girls?

Accessory Trend 2009

Tina Mirror — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:52:45 GMT

What is going on this season? The answer is: big and bright!
Check Marc Jacob, Lanvin, Dior, Balenciaga's sungl&*?ese and handbags, they are using bright blue, pink, purpke, yellow and big contour for the design.

This is going to be a colorful summer, and dress yourself up with these stunning accessories.

Why Turquoise Jewelry Is So Special?

smartneil — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 09:25:54 GMT

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The intense color and the sheer elegance of Turquoise make it a special and the most sought after stone among jewelry lovers. Nothing else can light up your costume than the dull glow of this brilliant blue-green gem. Often associated with wealth, Turquoise stones range in variety of hues ranging from blue to gray-green sometimes streaked with black veins.

The Persian Turquoise is less porous compared to other gems found today. It is less treatable, meaning that you purchased natural, untreated gemstones. Turquoise Sleeping Beauty mines are very porous and are often dipped in a resin or wax coating to prevent the erosion of the material, as well as enhancing its overall appearance and color.

Enhance your look with bracelets

smartneil — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 07:57:50 GMT

It is astonishing how a bracelet can have a huge declaration by merely have it around one’s wrist. It is usually used now by nearly everyone in conveying their persona. It can be used to reveal the nature of one person; for a woman, it is a basic method of differentiating what she is. A pleasant bracelet can show a woman’s style, and influence.

There are diverse varieties of bracelets: charm bracelets, bangles, slap bracelets, beaded bracelets, and link bracelets. Diverse kinds of bracelets are used for special purposes. Some use bracelets for customary reasons, some for simple appearance, and some for style.

Retail Jewellery | Diamond Jewellery | Jewellery Edition UK

JEWELLERY — Thu, 28 May 2009 10:24:29 GMT

Jewellery Edition UK is a pioneer retailers and wholesalers in jewellery. Buy 9k, 18k gold jewellery, platinum jewellery, designer brand fashion jewellery, high quality silver sterling jewelry at very affordable rates.

Wedding Necklaces choice

smartneil — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:11:33 GMT

Many breathtaking choices for wedding necklace sets are available today. All these choices are extremely beautiful and totally within reach of a common man in terms of capital. You can check out crystals, pearls and beads in various exciting and invigorating colors to match them with your wedding dress. Apart from diamonds, colored gemstones are also gaining popularity because of their uniqueness and gorgeous texture.

Absolutely Special Freshwater Pearls

smartneil — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 07:17:28 GMT

Freshwater pearls are also commonly known as “freshwater cultured pearls”. These pearls are conventionally harvested only in saltwater mollusks, but now, they are found to be formed by freshwater mussels which live in ponds, lakes and rivers.

Freshwater pearls have the extensive range of colors, size, and figures in contrast to other types of pearls. Freshwater pearls produce a visual effect where rainbow of colors shine underneath the pearls’ exterior. They are hard, robust, and quite resistant to disfiguration and erosion.

The color of these pearls can be cream, white, orange, pink, purple, or yellow. Higher-quality of freshwater pearls has undertone of blue, green, and rose. The dimension of these pearls varies from 2.00mm to 15.0mm. With sizes varying from 6.0 to 7.00 mm, best suited for sustaining a modest, inconspicuous appeal; 7.0 to 8.00 mm are good for making a sophisticated report; and 9.0 to 10.00 mm are appropriate for adolescents or mature teenagers.

Aquamarine – Gemstone of Ocean Dreams

smartneil — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:14:48 GMT

The beautiful gemstone aquamarine is a semi-precious gem, a light greenish blue to a bright blue variety species of beryl, which makes it a family member of the gemstone Emerald. The name Aquamarine is derived from Latin word, meaning seawater. "Aqua" translates to water and "marina" translates to sea. This seems especially appropriate for aquamarine's barely-there icy blue tones to intense greenish-blue tones, reminiscent of the sea. Also believed to embody the spirit of the sea, it has been regarded as a symbol of purification, ever-lasting youth, and happiness.

White Gold Rings

smartneil — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:25:07 GMT

White gold rings is a good choice for anyone out there in the market shopping for a ring for their loved one, and there are certain benefits that can be gained from white gold rings as well. Unfortunately, individuals also face problems with certain types of metal, which means that they may have to really search out the right material according to their skin and body type. Some people do not have to worry about this, because they can wear anything they want. When some one is looking for a good piece of jewelry that will work with most skin types, then they should think about getting white gold rings.

Princess cut Diamond Earrings

smartneil — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:10:09 GMT

Christmas is just around the corner and the shopping season is at its best. Selecting gifts for your loved ones in holiday seasons have always been a breathtaking task due to the wide variety of options present.

What else would be an ideal gift for your loved ones than a beautifully crafted Princess cut diamond earrings? Princess cut diamonds are diamonds crafted in a square shape. The Origin of these diamonds relay back to 1979 when a jeweler crafted this square cut diamond to rival the brilliance of the round “brilliant” cut. Today, princess cut diamond earrings rank second in popularity, in diamond earrings, necklaces and rings.

Gold Lockets – Gifts that keep on giving

smartneil — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:15:07 GMT

Gold lockets are perhaps one of the most intimate pieces of jewelry known to mankind. They have nearly the same importance as wedding bands, engagement rings, and family heirlooms. After all, there are no other kinds of jewelry that are more suited for carrying your loved ones closest to your heart—both literally and figuratively—than gold lockets. So, this Christmas gift your loved ones an elite piece of gold locket and be close to their hearts.

The key of Luster - Pearl Necklace

smartneil — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:02:10 GMT

Pearl necklace is one of the most classic jewelries that have adorned women’s for a long time now. Pearl necklace instantly lightens up the face of the wearer and gives off an aura of beauty and grace. Pearls have a certain luster which makes the wearer more beautiful. The quality, value and beauty of pearls are calculated depending on its size, shape and color. The bigger and rounder the pearls, they are usually more expensive compared to the other shapes and the smaller ones. The general value, however, would depend on the combination with other precious metals. Some pearl necklaces are made into simple single or multiple strands while the other kinds of jewelry combine it with gold or silver.

Pearls are forever

smartneil — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:51:47 GMT

Pearls help in giving that elegance and uniqueness to the women’s look. Three crucial factors are responsible for pearl quality: the type of pearl, its color and the size of the pearl.

Choosing a round shaped pearl for a necklace gives rise to a rare combination of perfection and class. The perfection and elegance of pearls makes everybody fall in love with them. No matter what occasion it is, Pearls are an excellent choice to adorn as jewelry.

Silver Jewelry- Now a fashion trend

smartneil — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:16:29 GMT

Nowadays, there is a rapid growth in the trend of Silver Jewelry as compared to other fashion jewelry?

Earlier, considered to be popular as an antique and a low cost accessory option, Silver jewelry has now become very popular among the masses.

Due to the emergence and popularity of white metals like white gold and platinum, Silver is once again gaining popularity in the fashion world because of its versatility for accessorizing new fashion clothing lines. Silver jewelry is durable and with new silvers, it is also virtually tarnish resistant.

Mystique of Sapphire

smartneil — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:21:57 GMT

Sapphire possess some mystical powers. Natural healers use sapphire to remove unwanted thoughts, and bring peace, joy and wealth to people. It is also believed to help heal blood problems. Thereby the sapphire gains even more mysterious power from the additional properties it possesses.

How diamond colors are graded

smartneil — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:49:36 GMT

Commercially, colored diamonds are classified by using alphabet system. You can identify the range of diamond colorless to white can be as a letter ranging from 'D' through 'I'.

a) Through 'L' is nearly colorless diamond.

b) Faint yellow diamond will be an 'M.'

c) A light yellow diamond can be classified as one of the letters 'N' through 'R' and

d) Yellow diamonds in a range from 'S' to 'Z'.

The other shades are classified as colored diamonds, for example a very blue is known as ‘fancy colored blue diamond.' & a blue diamond is call a 'colored blue diamond'

Loose Diamonds

Diamonds in blue are the most beautiful diamonds

smartneil — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:20:08 GMT

Most of the people believe blue colored diamonds are one of the most beautiful diamonds, if not the most. They are found in 4 different shades of blue –

Vivid blue,

Fancy blue,

Light blue, and

Intense blue

The lighter shade of the color blue, the more valuable the diamond is. As the shade of the color blue gets darker and when one starts to see a greenish tint to it the less valuable it is.

If one has to identify the true color of a blue colored diamond, than all you need is to hold it up to clear light. One won’t be able to find out its true color if fluorescent lights are used found in many jewelry stores.

Owl's

~LadyBug~ — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:30:19 GMT

Owl's are everywhere for teens this fall/winter. aeropostale has a owl tee and Kay's, teamed up with seventeen mag has a owl necklace.

i found the cutest owl charms from the charm factory. they have free shipping too. there goes my allowance..... my fave is the one in the top left corner

Rose Gold

smartneil — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:00:26 GMT

Rose gold used to be more popular than white gold. White gold was originally developed and gained popularity somewhere in the 1900's as a substitute for more pricey platinum. Eventually, white gold became popular enough that it had its own following, with customers choosing white gold over yellow gold on its own merits. Rose gold, on the other hand, was specifically created to have the warm, pinkish-red tone that it has.