Saturday, 14. November 2009
People have been fascinated with horse jewelry (jewelry with horses on it) throughout the ages. From the most ancient of days to our present era today, families would often incorporate the image of a horse into their jewelry. Usually made from precious metals and gems, such as gold, silver, and diamonds, they were often passed down from generation to generation. They became valuable keepsakes.
Where did this desire to put a “mere animal” on a beautiful piece of jewelry come from? Just think of the horse…it’s not too hard to imagine. The horse is an animal with a number of desirable traits…traits that we all hope we possess in our own character. What are these traits? They are:
1) Strength – Horses have been asked to perform many of man’s most menial tasks. Consider the workhorses like the Clydesdale for example. They are powerful enough to pull the famous Budweiser wagons, and plow the fields as well. A piece of jewelry that incorporates the horse design will exude the strength and power of this animal. This type of gift is very popular amongst men. Read more... (523 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Barb Jackson -
Saturday, 14. November 2009
That special time of year is nearly upon us again; that special time of year, the holidays, when men come close to losing their minds trying to choose unique gifts for women. Many people think this is difficult, but it’s really no big deal. You just have to watch and listen carefully and ask an occasional question now and then.
Understand What She Likes
The simplest way to get a woman what she truly wants for Christmas is to ask her what she would like. Of course, you will want to get a variety of ideas so that you are not simply filling an order, get several ideas and then choose one or two.
Now if you are the type of person who prefers to surprise the special lady in your life you will have to do a little more searching. However if you are good at paying attention this will not be hard.
Brainstorming for Ideas for Unique Gifts for Women
What does she like to do? Does she like to read? If so, what kind of books does she enjoy? Take some time to look at her collection of books and ask her about her favorite book or author. The holiday season is the perfect time to give her a book from her favorite series. Read more... (438 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Jan Hughes -
Friday, 13. November 2009
A lot of women and young girls simply adore jewellery and love to receive it as presents. Here is a basic guide for buying costume jewellery.
If it is simple trinkets you are looking for then these can be found in any dollar store or at any swap meet. These tend to be extremely cheap and made of very thin cheap gold or even plastic. They have no designer names or anything else and this costume jewellery falls under the category of fashion jewellery and is made more for young teens and small girls than grown women.
You have some that may look real but is still very cheap. It is usually painted with gold color paint and may cause severe allergic reactions in some people. At the very least it may well turn your skin to a nice shade of green or any other number of colors. As a gift it is really only well suited for a friend or a teenager who may lose it or only wear it a few times anyway. If given as a gift I would be up front about it being costume jewellery. Read more... (578 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Trevor Weir -
