Monday, 1. March 2010
You may recall the song that Marilyn Monroe sang in relation to diamonds are a girl’s best friend? When they are available in a ready-made jewelry collection, then all the better for sure! Then again, not every woman’s preference brings them to deciding on diamond necklaces. Many women opt for pearl strands, others opt for a timeless gold chain, whereas there are others choose to produce their own personal necklaces made out of beads as well as other knick-knacks.
Whichever type, design and material you go for, it’s in your best interest to care for your treasured trinkets to make certain that they last for quite some time to say the least. One beneficial means to safeguard and organize your jewelry could be to purchase jewerly stands.
Impress your customers
If you are running a jewelry retail store, an accessory retail outlet or almost any retail shop that carries necklaces, then necklace stands are a necessary buy in your case. It’s a fact that store owners – primarily jewelry store owners – purchase display cabinets to safeguard their items from possible burglars, but there is also another reason. Display cabinets exhibit the items in the very best manner attainable. Read more... (382 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Elizabeth Jones -
Tuesday, 16. February 2010
If you want to buy some jewelry for a loved one or for yourself then you should definitely think about bypassing the mass produced stuff for sale at many stores and think about buying some unique handmade jewelry instead!
Consider it for a little while. What is special about having the same earrings, necklace, or bracelet as hundreds or thousands of other women? Just because some mass produced jewelry is expensive doesn’t mean that it has any real value. I don’t care what kind of “precious stones” it is made out of. I do not care about how many diamonds it has. It’s not really unique or truly valuable in a human way unless it is made by hand.
When you purchase a piece of handmade jewelry you are connecting with a real human being who has made that jewelry for you. This connection is worth more than diamonds and gold. On the other hand, when you buy an extremely expensive diamond ring you just purchasing the same exact ring that many other people have purchased. There is nothing truly special about it.
If you want to take this “personal connection” thing one step further then you should buy a custom made necklace. Read more... (358 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Cynthia Ellen Quesenberry -
Thursday, 14. January 2010
Glow bracelets and glow necklaces are indispensable supplies for a glow-in-the dark party. They are so much fun to wear and add wonderful light and colors. Some creative folks also sue them to add a cool touch to the decorations of the settings. These glow items are great for a family-friendly party too. Bring glow necklaces and glow bracelets out after sunset and turn down the light. You will turn your party to a sea of glowing colors. Kids can play the game of hide and glowing seek.
Glow necklaces and glow bracelets make regular appearance at festivals, carnivals and night clubs. People of all ages love them. Kids are crazy about them and adults, who were once upon kids love them too. People are naturally attracted to novel things. Want to grab attention to your message. You can send it with glow items by taping them to a cut board.
Glow necklaces are natural attention-grabbers as people are attracted to light. If you want to stand out in a crowd, waving glow sticks in bright colors like green and yellow will accomplish this. That’s why glow sticks are used in signaling in emergency. Glow bracelets are given away in dance party to make it 10 times more fun! The crowd is agitated immediately when these glowing things are passed out. Read more... (383 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Candace Schreider -
Friday, 1. January 2010
The pearl as a fashion symbol in jewelry has had a very long lasting impact. The oldest pearls were found with mummies. Nobility fought with the lower classes over who should were pearls. Famous paintings centre around pearl necklaces, earrings and the beauties that wore them.
The pearl has been used in fashion for at least three thousand years. A three strand pearl necklace was found in the bronze sarcophagus of a mummy, and contained two hundred and sixteen perfectly conserved pearls. It is now on display in museums in Europe.
A famous pearl named La Peregrina was the queen of all pearl necklaces in its day. It had the largest pearl of those times and was part of the crown jewels of Spain in the early 1500s. It was given as a gift to Mary Tudor in England, but at her demise it found its way back to Spain. Eventually it made its way to America and back again. Read more... (629 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Jeremy Pabloccis -
Monday, 30. November 2009
Silver has long been one of the most sought after types of jewellery for men and women to adorn themselves with. Silver is still today one of the most popular types of jewellery in the world. While silver jewellery is not regarded to be as precious as gold or platinum, it is preferred by many people as their chief choice of jewellery. Silver jewellery can look both stylish and modern and it goes with everything and all skin types.
When you are purchasing silver jewellery you want to ensure that what you are buying is the genuine article. Although silver is cheaper than gold, there are still some shoddy silver plated or fake silver jewellery out there masquerading as real silver. To be sure that you are getting quality silver you should look for a stamp on the piece that says – 925. This is a legal requirement for all silver jewellery. If the product does not have this stamp it may not be the real deal. Read more... (562 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Mark Ferguson -
Saturday, 14. November 2009
Texture is not something we think about when we are looking for Jewelry. The word texture is associated more with fabrics than the world of necklaces. But if you remember that texture is the feel of something, then Jewelry has it and a lot of it. Have you ever held a piece of Jade in your hands an experienced the cool sensation of the smooth or carved piece? The Orient has considered Jade to have healing powers. One can see why when a sense of peace evokes from handling Jade.
The smoothness of a large ball of polished Lapis has a feel of timelessness while the Pearl has a feeling of being alive as it wants to slip through you fingers. The Pearl has been called the tears of the sea. An emotional statement for the lustrous organic gems that require no polishing or fussing with at all. Turquoise has that nubby feel of having just been extracted from a vein of rock. Dense in color at first then after polishing, the liquid color of a tranquil lagoon. Read more... (543 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Barbara Soanes -
Saturday, 24. October 2009
Turquoise necklaces are one of the oldest known and most prized gemstones. It is regarded as a highly protective stone, symbol of life and gift of friendship. Turquoise necklaces are versatile, timeless and elegant pieces of jewelry that can accentuate any outfit. These jewelries are perfect gifts for those celebrating their birthdays in December and 5th anniversaries. Turquoise is believed to bestow wealth and happiness, and health as well. Turquoise looks great for a range of styles.
Turquoise is a valuable mineral that is generally seen in white to a powder blue to a sky blue tone, and from a blue-green to a yellowish green. It got its blue color from copper and its green color from bivalent iron and chrome. It is one of the first gems to be mined and is believed to have healing and spiritual qualities. It is one of the most familiar and loveliest gemstones prized since ancient times.
Turquoise is the birthstone for December and the anniversary gem of marriage. The Native American Indian tribes in the Southwest regard turquoise as the Sky Stone. Turquoise is an ancient talisman for health and happiness, and is said to promote prosperity. It is also a highly protective stone. Read more... (698 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Fred Gagnon -
Thursday, 22. October 2009
Locket necklaces are special jewelry that is meant to keep or conceal mementos. Their greatest advantage is to keep you in touch with your lost loved ones. They evoke a romantic and sometimes religious sentimentalism. Locket necklaces make sentimental gifts for Valentines, birthdays, engagements and anniversaries.
Locket necklaces are lockets worn around the neck, in the form of medallion or pendant that opens to show two halves called wings. This can also be a part of a bracelet or key chain.
Locket necklaces have small frames and plastic or glass panels behind which photographs are placed. Because it is a necklace and worn near the heart mementos are kept close. Locket necklaces are special type of jewelry used to keep or conceal something important or nostalgic like lock of hair, poem, photograph, etc. Pendants of this type are also very decorative.
Being reminded of a lost loved one is painful but being able to see his or her face gives us comfort. It makes us closer to that person if we keep a loved one’s photograph in a locket necklace. It stands as a constant, gentle reminder of our dearly departed loved one’s. A locket necklace keeps us in touch with a lost loved one. This is one of the greatest things a locket offers. Read more... (723 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Fred Gagnon -
