Jewelry Articles
151: The Most Amazing Diamond Discoveries
It is fairly common knowledge that the first diamonds we know of were discovered in India. This is where the first systematic mining of diamonds took place Diamond mining in India began over two thousand years ago.
In the 1660s when these operations were discovered by a French jeweler and traveler, Jean Baptiste Tavernier, the diamond mining wa
152: The Nature of Gold Jewelry
Gold is dense, soft, shiny and the most malleable and ductile of the known metals. Because of the softness of pure (24k) gold, it is usually alloyed with base metals for use in jewellery, altering its hardness and ductility, melting point, color and other properties.
Native gold contains usually eight to ten percent silver, but often much more
153: The Shining Facts about Silver
Demand for silver comes from three major areas: industrial, photography and jewelry and silverware. These three categories represent more than 95 percent of annual silver consumption. While jewelry is instantly recognizable as an element in jewelry its role in the modern word goes far beyond jewelry, let's take a look at why silver is so important.
154: The Significance Of The Gems That Make Up Birthstones
Do you know what your birthstone is? If you don't that's cool, lots of people don't know or they are misinformed but after this article you will not only know what it is but what it means as well.
Each month in the year has a gemstone that it is identified with and due to the fact that these stones are personal to each person they are prized by
155: The Theft Of Diamonds Has A Long History
Diamonds have long been tempting morsels for jewelry thieves everywhere. Through out the ages diamonds and other precious gems have been stolen and re-stolen time and time again. Valuable jewels have been and probably always will be the covetous items for any burglars.
Thieves once tried to steal the famous Sancy diamond while in route to be loa
156: The Unique Properties Of Amber
Amber is a form of fossilized resin that is often used in the creation of jewelry and ornamentation. While not a stone in any sense of the word, amber, due to its translucent optical properties and its workability, is often considered to be a gemstone regardless of its chemical composition. While amber is a popular substance for ornamentation, it
157: The Watch Is A Lot Older Than You May Think
As early as the 1300s, timepieces became all the rage. These crude early models required the wearer to wind up the spring mechanism that kept the watch hands moving. While this technology was relatively accurate, there was plenty of room for improvement.
In this wind up watch, spinning the watch's wind up mechanism caused a spring to tighten. As
158: Things To Know When Having Your Jewelry Repaired
It can be really distressing when you find that a piece of your favorite jewelry is broken. When you wear something often, it is just as common to get wear and tear with jewelry as with anything else. A clasp on a necklace or bracelet can break, prongs on rings can wear down or break off, and stones can fall out.
The shank or band on a ring ca
159: Tila Tequila s Jewelry Favorites
Tila tequila's jewelry and clothing have captured the imagination of young aspiring fashion models everywhere. They ask, "What kind of fashion sense does she have? What kind of clothes does she like to wear everyday? What is it like to be Tila Tequila?"
Young aspiring fashion models can find role models at the click of a button. Who do they have
160: Timex Watches Are Respected In The Industry
Timex has been a respected name in the watch industry and consumers are quite loyal to this brand name. Timed provides high quality and style to their customers in each and every watch they make. Timex has some different watch lines that each ha its own unique appeal. The Timex brand has something for everyone with styles that run the range from
161: Tips for Buying Emerald-Cut Diamonds
An Emerald Cut diamond is a diamond that has been cut to a rectangular or square step cut with diagonally cut corners. It usually has 2 to 4 rows of parallel facets to the center of the stone. A very popular style of cut used for Emeralds hence the name. What makes this cut unique is the large flat face (table) when viewed from the top.
This
162: Tips to Christmas Shopping for Sterling Silver Jewelry
With the holiday season fast approaching, it's time to start thinking about one of the most popular gifts to give to the woman in your life. You guessed it, the answer is jewelry. Even if you don't know her ring size, you can still treat your mom, sister, daughter, girlfriend or wife to the gift of glamour. Before you start filling those stockin
163: Treating Yourself With a Gift of Jewelry
In most cases, shopping for jewelry for the special person in your life is like searching for buried treasure without a map. With all the choices out there -- all the types of jewelry, plus as all the different materials, gemstones, designs, and colors -- it's almost impossible to find the perfect item, especially if you don't have a full grasp of
164: Turquoise-The Captivating Gemstone-A Must For Your Jewelry Collection
It is quite tough to outdo the exquisiteness and history of turquoise. Steeped with history and mystery, it is truly a captivating stone. The history of Turquoise goes back in time to more than 6000 years. Archaeological and legendary indications go beyond the Christian period by five millennia.
The captivating Turquoise gemstone has been disco
165: Valentine s Day Jewelry Gift Ideas
For men who want to dazzle their wives or girlfriends with perfect romantic gifts, Valentine's Day is a great opportunity. Sure, for lots of men, February 14th looms darkly on the calendar like a ticking time bomb, but there's absolutely no reason for it to be this way. Much of the anxiety surrounding the holiday is merely a result of uncertainty a
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