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The History And Facts Of Enchanting Emerald Jewelry

Jewelry Adviser — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:35:31 +0000

What could be more enchanting than emerald jewelry? Just the word emeralds bring to mind a rather magical and elegant gemstone. Named after the Greek word to meaning green gemstone, emerald jewelry is just as popular today as it was in ancient times when it was thought to possess magical powers and aided those who wore emerald jewelry. This gem has always earned respect as being one of the most beautiful gem that nature has given to us. Learn about the fascinating history behind the emerald and how this amazing gem is mined today to bring beauty to the world of fine jewelry.

Emerald jewelry is thought to be one of the absolute most stunning gems that one can have. The color of a real emerald is a very intense and shining green; it is said to be so brilliant that one cannot imagine a more perfect green color. One may think that diamonds are on the top of the list of valuable gems; but truth be told, there are emeralds that are actually more valuable than diamonds.

South American is home to what is thought to be the first emerald mine. It was the ancient societies of the Incas and the Aztecs who first discovered the shining emeralds and then hand crafted this gem into some of the most beautiful and stunning pieces of emerald jewelry that one could imagine. Their emerald jewelry was very important to them, as it was thought to bring about magical powers. Another theory of the discovery of the emerald brings us to ancient Egypt; a time when pharaohs ruled and that this gem was found near the Red Sea and brought to the Egyptians magical powers that were precious to them. Cleopatra herself is thought to have had many emerald mines and explorers believe that they found them in the early 1800’s. Of course, by then, the mines were empty. Cleopatra is thought to have had countless, precious emerald jewelry pieces.

Emerald jewelry is thought to bring many things to those who wear it. It was said that this sparkling green treat had healing powers and also brought good luck to those who wore emerald jewelry. Emeralds have been thought of as precious to almost every ancient civilization and for that reason, luckily, many of the pieces from those societies have been found and are now in museums. One of the biggest emeralds ever known, the Mogul Emeralds is privately owned and is over two hundred karats. Prayers were engraved in the gem, along with flower etchings. It is rumored that that emerald was purchased for more than two million dollars; the owner chooses to remain anonymous; it is no surprise.

There are other large and wonderful emerald pieces that are on display for all of us to see. In New York, the Museum of Natural History had on display a cup that was crafted out of an emerald. It sat next to Patricia, one of the biggest emeralds ever known to man; it was over six hundred karats. Other famous displays included the Bank of Bogotá which held five separate emeralds, each between two hundred and one thousand karats. Now of course, if you are interested in emerald jewelry, you certainly can’t go with an emerald that is that big!

Choosing to wear emerald jewelry shows taste and class. Emerald jewelry symbolized life and springtime. It is also considered to be the color of beauty and love. Long ago, in Rome, green was the color for the Goddess of Beauty and Life: Venus. Many countries have green in their flags and of course, green symbolized nature and all of her beauty. Perhaps that is why emerald jewelry and the gem itself stand for the month of May.

Dangle Earrings – Swaying Beauty

Jewelry Adviser — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:25:28 +0000

To pep up an outfit and to be endowed with a unique style, dangle earrings can be a perfect pick. Popular in the hip-hop culture, it has become the earring that suits all occasions and outfits. Danglers in plastics for a funky look and dangle earrings in silver and white gold for a classy look, there are dangle earrings for any kind of look that one wishes to don. Dangle earrings are in vogue and is sported by the younger generation of today. Popular in the past and present the earrings are inextricably linked with fashion and snazzy look for centuries.

Dangle earrings are mesmerizing as they seem like a stream from the bottom of the earlobes of a woman. They dangle, sway to the rhythms of the wind and captivate the beholder with their gushing charm. They are available in various lengths and patterns. Dangle earrings come with a stud attached to the ‘dangling’ part of the earrings or sometimes attached to a hook. The dangle earring design that has hooks in them that is used to support the dangle earrings to the earlobe is called French hook design. Dangle earrings that suit the style of a person can be chosen from the wide variety of options available in the market.

Dangle earrings are available in a variety of metals and stones. Dangle earrings flow from the earlobes and accessorize modish and vintage outfits alike. They are best suited for contemporary looks. Wires and beads are used extensively in dangle earrings and they also take the name ‘hangings’. Dangling earrings come in array of shapes. Dangle earrings made of crystals, beads, pearls and diamonds are captivating. Pearls used in creative designs for the earrings, render an opulence that is indisputable. Pink pearls and black pearls can give a classy look to the dangle earrings.

Diamonds are expensive and so, women prefer diamond studded dangling earrings in shorter lengths. Dangle earrings are also hailed as ‘addition earrings’. Addition earrings are dangle earrings that can be extended according to the desire of the one who owns it. They can be lengthened with materials like stones, wires, beaded lines, etc. Dangle earrings generally designed in big shapes. Dangle earrings are synonymous with the much prevalent hip hop culture that finds repercussion in the fashion trend of the current generation.

Floral patterns, heart patterns, triangles, circles, leaves, etc, are used in designing the patterns for dangle earrings. Disk shapes are also famous in the making of the earrings. Silver and titanium dangle earrings are appropriate for parties and plastic dangle earrings give a peppy and funky look. Danglers can be made wrought from metals like gold, platinum, silver, etc. Fashionable women prefer lengthy dangle earrings but they can be harmful as they tend to be heavy.

Prevalent from the ancient times, as is evident from the Egyptian paintings, dangle earrings add to the style quotient of a woman. They also add an extra sheen to the outfit that is worn on a special occasion. Danglers that have a vintage and an antique look lend an ensemble with an enigma. Multi strand danglers can be apt for peppy occasions and events. A designer jean, an evening wear, a formal dress or a casual outfit becomes pretty, vibrant and graceful with the danglers that are a style statement.

Birthstone Jewelry Secures Your Fortune!

Jewelry Adviser — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 17:20:53 +0000

Personal birthday is indeed special to each and every body, and that should be. But we care to celebrate the birthdays of the esteemed personalities who by virtue of their deeds have earned our veneration. But even this is also changing. It is found that no longer we are interested into celebrating these birthdays but are getting more interested to have all types of the latest designs of jewelries as gifts on our birthdays. To cajole our temptations in these days we have the birthstone jewelry. These are the latest introductions in the marketplace and by virtue of their attraction and elegance have earned the attention of people of various ages. The contributions of the actors of Hollywood in advertising the birthstone jewelry is worth recognizing.

But if we keep the awesome beauty and also monetary value in consideration it seems that the birthstone jewelry has not been designed keeping the common people in concern. But there is no such loss on the part of the makers. The celebrities are found to simply jump on the birthstone jewelry wagon. To their claims it seems as if this very brand of jewelry has a kind of personal touch for them than even other hitherto popular jewelries.

So long the first preference of these internationally acclaimed celebrities were gems, since to many of them the gems do have certain qualities like healing properties or balancing properties. But with the introduction of the saga of birthstone jewelry in the market everything has changed. It is to be noted, that there is a popular belief among the celebrities, if the proper birthstone jewelry can be worn in respect of the particular birthday month, it can have a drastic effect, in the positive sense, on the entire course of life.

We shall have to keep in concern that the birthstone jewelry of each month foretells something different. On the other hand, it has been perceived that the celebrities are very precise to have the accurate birthstone jewelry.

To begin with the month of January, the jewelry meant for this month is garnet. What is the significance of garnet? It is generally believed to purify the blood, for which it has become an obligation of the birthday celebrities of this month like Kate Moss, Alicia Keys, Rod Stewart and Faye Dunaway to have garnet.
For the month of February the amethyst which is believe to give the wearer tranquility, and to be worn by the celebrities like James Phelps, Clark Gable, and Drew Barrymore.
Aquamarine is the birthstone for the month of March and is considered to protect the sailors in the sea. The celebrities like Joan Crawford, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Liza Minnelli are most suitable to wear this.
For April, the birthstone jewelry is diamond, denoted for everlasting love, meant for celebs like Doris Day, Betti Davis, Ashley Judd, Jerry Seinfeld, and Jessica Alba. For the month of
May it is emerald and is believed to give the wearer psychic powers. This birthstone is meant for Audrey Hepburn, Candice Bergen, Katherine Hepburn, and Clint Eastwood.
Pearl is for the month of June, believed to render pure thoughts, and is for Marilyn Monroe, Angelina Jolie, Jenny Jones, Cole Porter, and Judy Garland.
For July it is the beautiful red ruby believed to increase sexual competence, for celebs like Princess Di, Tom Hanks, Lizzie Borden, and Harrison Ford.
In august the birthstone is green peridot, which is believed to remove nightmares, and to be worn by Macaulay Culkin, Halle Berry, Whitney Houston, and Martha Stewart.
Sapphire is the birthstone for September, believed to give the wearer precognition powers and for Gwyneth Paltrow, Jesse James, and Buddy Holly.
For October the birthstone is opal, and is believed to keep the wearer pure, and for Julie Andrews, Neve Campbell, Chevy Chase, and Suzanne Somers.
Wheel for November the birthstone is topaz which is believed to be a healing stone, and to be worn by Demi Moore, Stephanie Powers, and Patty Page.
For the month of december the birthstone is beautiful turquoise, believed to protect the wearer from impending and existing danfgers. Celebrities like Britney Spears, Bette Milder, Susan Dey, and Patti Duke are most fitted to wear this.

So depending on your month of birth and the celebrities you can have your birthstone jewelry but be cautious of your pocket!

Facts You Should Know About White Gold Jewelry

Jewelry Adviser — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 07:56:22 +0000

One common misperception that people have about white gold or pink gold for that matter is that this metal is found as it is: white gold. Not true. However, just because this metal is combined with other elements to make it appear white does not diminish the worth, value, elegance and class of white gold jewelry. White gold was created right after WWI; up until that time any jewelry that was the color white was made with pure platinum or of course, silver. There was a white jewelry craze during the late 1920’s and through out the 1930’s. The trend has continued to present times.

Many people are tired of wearing yellow gold; yellow gold can sometimes seem out of trend; that is where white gold steps in. Just as silver is very classy and elegant, white gold takes this one step higher. White gold jewelry is gold, which should be understood. The fact that it is white does not take away from its quality of being gold. As a matter of fact, yellow gold is also blended with other elements to make it the sparkling yellow color that we all think of as gold. Some people believe that gold is found in its pure form already sparkling and shiny; the perfect color: not so.

White gold is an alloy of pure gold. To make white gold, nickel or palladium is added to the pure gold. Nickel and palladium is what gives the gold its white color. Other elements are added to pure gold when creating yellow or pink gold.

White gold jewelry will vary and this is because of the amounts of other metals, like nickel and palladium, which is added to it. Also, different amounts will be added on purpose, depending on what the white gold will be used for. For example, nickel is a very hard and strong substance so it will be used to mix to the pure gold when making white gold jewelry rings. On the other hand, palladium is a softer metal; therefore it will be used more when one is creating settings for gems. No matter what type is made, a thin layer of rhodium will be coated on top of the white gold jewelry to give it a shiny coat. If you own a piece that appears to get dull after several years, a professional jeweler can put another coat of rhodium on it.

Just like yellow gold, white gold jewelry is measured in the form of karats. One should take a moment to understand exactly how karats are measured and exactly what this means. The price you pay will depend much on the karat of the jewelry.

Ten karat gold is the lowest gold that exists; in fact some countries to not recogiize this to be real gold, as it means that there is less than fifty percent of gold in the piece.

Twelve karat gold is actually the strongest type of gold that you can get; this is because it is part gold and part silver or copper. The twelve karat gold is not consider to be fine jewelry; it is often used on cheap jewelry pieces.

Fourteen karat gold is one of the most popular karats. It is strong and certainly has more taste and value compared to the ten or twelve karat gold. The twelve karat gold has excellent color of making jewelry and this value of gold can be commonly seen in jewelry stores.

Eighteen karat gold is definitely considered to be very good gold. To reach this level, the piece must be at least seventy-five percent pure gold. The color will be richer than the lower levels and the metal will be a bit softer.

Twenty, twenty two and twenty four karat gold are considered to be the cream of the crop. Those who own pieces made of this must be aware that the metal is very soft. The color will be a darker color. This gold is very pliable, so it is and was often used in making famous artwork and sculptures.