Friday, 6. November 2009
The search for jewelry is a modern day Safari whether it is scouring the boutiques or surfing the web. There is certainly no shortage of product, but to find the right piece, that one of a kind, look at me, well, that can be a challenge. There is no doubt that there are some very creative designers out there so what do we do to connect with the one special style we are looking for? Casting the net wider, connecting with friends who are constantly searching for the latest hot item and our own research will all benefit the search.
Every now and then our quarry falls into our lap and we hope this article will create one of those times. Exclusive jewelry that complements one’s outfit will bring with it comforting appeal. Jewelry that you wear to the workplace and carry on through the evening hours is a plus along with the outfit that takes one from the boardroom to a dinner date, or lunch with the girls to a special date in a fine restaurant. Read more... (464 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Neville Thomas -
Friday, 23. October 2009
Jewelry, since time began offers a host of the mythical and superstitious. Some stones have healing powers, others will ward off sickness, offer protection, give courage and will even attract the opposite sex. We have all experienced at some time what our birth stone is and what it represents. As there are only twelve months in the year this offers us only the possibility of twelve different gem stones. We are familiar with January being the Garnet, a cousin to the Ruby, February the Amethyst, March the Aquamarine, April the Diamond, May the Emerald, June the Pearl, July the Ruby, August the Peridot, September the Sapphire, October the Opal, November the Topaz and December the Turquoise. Whilst this is all well and good there are some very fine stones out there that were not lucky enough to be chosen as a stone of the month.
Malachite, Lapis Lazuli and Opal come to mind as do Onyx, Tiger eye and Jade. All worthy stones in there own right and if you choose to make one of them your own personal favorite, well who is going to stop you. The stone designated to be your own just because you were born in that month may not be a color that you warm to instinctively. Read more... (557 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Barbara Soanes -
