Among all the stones that hold their distinct positions in the minds of the masses, Pearl comes on the top. Everyone with affection for jewelries and stones cherishes the desire to purchase beautiful Pearl. But, to be highly beneficial in your purchase you need to keep in mind a number of things. When you will go for pearl jewelry shopping you may come to know a few terminologies that you may not be familiar with. So, before you go for shopping...more
The most important step of engagement is purchasing a perfect engagement ring which is right for your partner. You can find that from many centuries people are proposing their girlfriend with beautiful and sparkling diamond engagement ring. Presenting diamond engagement ring is a tradition which became in practice from the Romans in 13th century and it is most common in Christian marriages. But earlier the prices of diamond were very high and it...more
Mokume-gane is a precious metal laminating technique, developed in 17th century Japan. Mokume-gane translates into 'wood grain' or 'wood grain metal' which is meant to indicate the unique metallic texture or pattern produced by this singular technique. This technique was originally used in the manufacturing of samurai swords. It was a common practice for Japanese smiths to use Mokume-gane lamination to decorate the swords of the Japanese elite. Nowadays, this technique is predominantly used in the design and production of decorative items or ornate jewelry pieces. The Mokume-gane laminating technique incorporates a variety of precious and semi-precious metals which include: copper, yellow gold, white gold, platinum, palladium, copper, brass, iron, silver, etc. The metals are first melted down, and then hammered into thin sheaves which are later twined together and integrated into the overall design. This incredible and unique technique can incorporate as many as 30 metallic alloys into a single design. However, for such a high number of metals to be successfully used in a single piece would require that the alloys be able to chemically fuse together before completely melting down....more
Apparently Zimbabwe's plan to sell off the conflict diamonds from their Marange diamond fields is simply not going to come through as long as the HRW (Human Rights Watch) has any say in the matter. The HRW specifically instructed the leading diamond jewelry providers in the world to keep their distance from any diamonds from Zimbabwe. Specifically,...more
Are you looking to buy great Valentine gifts this year? Do you have that special someone, and really want to buy her a very special gift this Valentines Day? Have you been looking for that special gift for her for a long time, but are still not sure what to buy for her, that she will really love? If you have been looking for a Valentines day gifts...more
Earrings have been an essential part of the jewelleries. Women have treasured and used earrings as an important part of their embellishments. Its been a tradition to pass time-honoured jewelleries from one generation to the other. Sometimes people want to wear such earrings but at the same time have a needle phobia and thus cant get their ears pierced. This makes you sad and you have to compromise and bury your interest as bearing pain seems to be a long fortune spent for wearing earrings. However, you are not needed to kill your likes anymore by the help of clip on earrings.Plastic surgeons all over the world suggest that now a day, ear lobe surgery is among the fastest growing cosmetic surgeries in the world. Every day they are facing so many patients who have the problem of ear lobe surgery and majority of these are caused by wearing heavy pierced earrings. These earrings cause the hole to stretch and sooner or later tear due to the heavy weight. The heavier and lager is the earring, there are more chances of tearing and more damage caused. Fast and stimulus movement such as turning head quickly can double the chance. Hence we conclude that one should opt for clip earring and...more
People, especially the young ones, are always concerned with the popular trends today. They wouldnt be caught dead wearing anything that is not part of the trend, simply because people put too much premium on temporary market relevance, among other...more
At this day and age when brand and fashion relevance are important, personalized jewelry and accessories are slowly being seen as tacky items that can no longer be considered aesthetically pleasing. After all, while most personalized accessories cost...more
Rings are very common fashion accessories. This is perhaps one of the reasons why personalized name rings for mens and womens are among the popular personalized accessories today. Unlike other accessories, rings are probably the less obviously. After...more
Those who think they are in the know when it comes to fashion may say that personalized name anklets are no longer in style. However, a closer look at this stylish piece of accessory will prove that their claim is by no means true. Personalized name...more
Personalized jewelry never seems to go out of fashion. This is probably because its always unique. When you wear it in public, theres never quite someone else who has exactly the same set of earrings or necklace or bracelet as the one youre wearing....more
Thinking of and looking for a gift to give someone can be a stressful experienceand sometimes, it can even be extremely difficult and frustrating. Unless a particular person has something he or she particularly wants, this task is taxing. For one,...more