Jewelry Articles
286: The History Of Native American Jewelry
We all know that beautifying oneself and the use of jewelry has been around since the prehistoric times. Bead making and bead necklaces called heishe, which have been derived from the Santo Domingo word for shell, have been used for ages. Shells like the spiny oyster shell, mother of pearl, abalone, conch and clam have been used in bead making and
287: The Never Ending Passion For Pearls
The biggest rival of the diamond would have to be the pearl. Pearls have been around forever it seems because they are mentioned throughout history. In their natural state they can be an array of different colors.
The most sought after for jewelry has generally been a creamy white color, but they are also found in pinks, purple, blues, and even
288: The Pocket WatchSophisticated And Functional
One item of jewelry that you will not find many men wearing anymore is the pocket watch. This type of watch was a favored accessory of men decades ago but it is not seen as often as it once was.
A pocket watch is a sophisticated yet functional piece of jewelry. It allows the owner the opportunity to discreetly check the time along with adding a
289: 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
290: The Story of Platinum
The overnight stardom of platinum really boils down to years of paying dues and working hard prior to its introduction and sudden success in jewelry at the turn of the 20th century. Let's look at the history of platinum and the properties that have made it an important metal in the world of jewelry.
The properties of platinum that make it perfec
291: The Symbolic Meaning Behind Celtic Wedding Rings
Celtic wedding rings are highly popular with men and ladies for various reasons. Celtic rings have their own meanings and these rings are based on Celtic traditions and history. Celtic Wedding rings express love, ambition and longing and a passion for life. They also represent all those things closest to the heart like the lover, devotion, affectio
292: 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
293: The Truth About Diamonds
When diamonds are cut properly they will enhance any piece of jewelry. They are stunning to look at, and when the sun catches them, they flash like miniature suns. If you are planning to purchase a diamond then the old adage let the buyer beware has never been truer. Unless you are a trained jeweler you will not have the ability to determine if
294: The Types and Care of Silver Used In Jewelry
Pure silver, also called fine silver, is relatively soft, very malleable, and easily damaged. It is commonly combined with other metals to produce a more durable product. This article provides a survey of the most common types of silver that are used in jewelry today and how to care of them.
The most popular is sterling silver, which consists o
295: 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
296: 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
297: Things You Need To Know To Be Educated On Diamonds
If you are planning to be married and you are a man you had better do your research on diamonds before choosing one for your bride to be. These days there is a large diversity of cuts and numerous styles from which to choose and one must be well versed in not only cut, carats, color and clarity but you also need to know about settings and be aware
298: 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
299: Tips For Selling Your Diamonds
There may come a time when you find yourself needing to sell some jewelry. Maybe the jewelry has diamonds or other gem stones and maybe it does not.
It could be that you need some fast money or you could want to sell some of the jewelry you have that you do not wear anymore. Selling pieces that no longer appeal to you is a sensible way to get t
300: 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
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