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Friday, October 31, 2008
As we all know that women are the most beautiful creation on this earth. They are known for their beauty and their loving nature. It is a fact that women look for several options in order to enhance their beauty. There are several accessories and wardrobes available which can help in enhancing the beauty of a person. All you need to do is to make sure that you are choosing the right thing. As we all know that jewelry is the best accessory which can enhance the beauty of women and it is of various kinds. But various jewelry like gold or silver jewelry need regular care which is not possible as everyone has a busy schedule. So, in that case the best option that one can opt for is gemstone jewelry.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
The shape of a gemstone depends entirely upon what appeals to you and what you perceive as aesthetic and beautiful. There are a wide variety of shapes in gemstones that are magnificently cut to add to its charm. Apart from a personal liking, some shapes look more becoming in certain jewelry settings than others. However, in spite of an array of shapes available these days, round is by far the most popular shape. The evenly proportionate facets and balanced look maximizes the color, beauty and allure of the stone. An all time classic that will forever remain fashionable.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
I do not want to make light of our troubled economy, but I had to shake my head when I read in my WWD (Women's Wear Daily, the insider rag for fashion retail) about a scenario reported on by one of the editors of the paper. Apparently, a woman was looking at two sweaters, one very trendy and wildly patterned and one plainer in a neutral colour. According to the editor, because of the economy, the woman chose the plainer, neutral sweater - and this was a bad thing. Now, I fail to see this as a sympton of our problem economy at the moment, and more as evidence of the woman's savvy as a good shopper and possibly a true fashion lover; I would have done this in the money-flowing '80s (and did) , the '90s, and I still do.
What does this have to do with jewelry? Well, first of all, although many people believe that jewelry is generally an impulse buy, I don't think that is often as true with the people who buy handcrafted jewelry, especially those who buy on a regular basis. First, they know the worth of what they are buying, jewelry that is made with sterling silver that will last with real gemstones, not costume jewelry that often sells for the same price but is made with base metals that "turn" making the piece unwearable, made with glass or plastic stones that are glued in, with no intrinsic value to the piece past the season when it is bought. Handcrafted jewelry made with genuine gemstones, artists' lampwork beads, and sometimes goldfill and vermeil (both of which will last a lifetime if cared for properly) is the equivalent of the neutral sweater - only better because it lasts much longer. An added benefit is that you can "go wild" with handcrafted jewelry since unusual colour combinations and designs will change the look of all those neutral outfits that make so much sense to buy. And even if you wear a piece for a few years, then put it away for a while, ten years later, you will pull it out again and it will give a whole new look to whatever clothes are current at the time!
What usually happens during times when the economy is slow is that people don't really stop buying - they stop buying poor quality, they consider purchases more carefully if they are smart, and they will spend more money buying one good thing instead of the same amount (or larger) buying many cheap ones.
Although all the jewelry I've shown today is made with sterling silver (which does occasionally need polishing a bit), the goldfilled and vermeil jewelry on the Cluny Grey Jewelry site will also last. The secrets: keep the jewelry in a plastic baggy when you're not wearing it or inside the pouch that comes with it; do not swim or bathe while wearing it, especially in a chlorinated pool, and you'll find that the gold jewelry stays bright and shiny as well.P.S. I'm trying the look of white background with black print for those of you who find the black background with light print hard to read. Let me know which you prefer!
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Thursday, October 23, 2008
Wow! did you know our dreams were not in color as in we dreamt in black and white? Ok this has nothing to do with science but with beauty so mesmerizing that seems to come out of a beautiful dream. I am talking about natural color diamonds. We all have seen how stunning diamonds are but if you have not seen natural colored diamonds you sure are missing something. The sparkling rocks covert with colors to give a breathtaking view. The colors are different and so breathtakingly beautiful that you almost get passionate at the beauty.
Natural colored diamonds are making the latest fashion news. It started with J Lo's pink diamond engagement ring , and now beauties like Zeta Jones, Angelina Jolie and more have been spotted of and on with their natural colored diamond jewelry.
I can but dream to be there. or you never know my boyfriend might just surprise me with a blue diamond engagement ring... listening baby??? And if it is about dreams, I'll now dream in color.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Even the best jewelry gets dirty. Oils from the skin, lotions, and other beauty products, can tarnish your cherished pieces over time.
You can keep your jewelry looking clean and bright right at home with a few simple steps. With a little foresight, you can keep professional cleanings to a minimum.
Cleaning Tips
Most jewelry can be cleaned in very warm water with a little dishwashing liquid. Use a soft toothbrush to reach crevices and details.
For heavily grimed pieces like rings, which take the most abuse and store the most debris, a long soak in a hot, soapy solution prior to hand cleaning is recommended. If soaking and brushing doesn't seem to have an effect, see your local jeweler to have the piece professionally cleaned.
Diamond Jewelry
Do not wear your diamond ring when doing rough jobs such as cleaning or gardening. Catching in things can damage prongs and settings. Diamonds, even though the hardest of stones, can be chipped by a hard knock.
Check the prongs of your rings regularly as they can catch in your clothes when you are dressing. The damage caused to the prong may lead you to lose your diamond. You can sometimes tell if damage has been done if the ring keeps catching in your clothes and on close examination, you can see the prong is either missing or raised from the stone.
If a prong is found to be damaged or missing, the item should be taken to a qualified jeweler for repair and should not be worn before then.
You can clean your diamond ring by first soaking it in warm water. Brush carefully with a small brush around the diamonds as the area under the stones can become very dirty. This can cause your stones to appear dull as no light can pass through from underneath. Rinse in cold water and dry with a soft cloth.
One very delightful thing about October is that the heat and humidity has finally let up a bit so that I am able to breathe! Respiratory illnesses abound where I live, a small town in the middle of a farming community, probably because of all the chemicals associated with farming (I call this month's chemicals, the cotton defoliants, Agent Orange), but the weather certainly aggravates the symptoms of these illnesses making it very difficult to breathe and an air purifier a must. I have been busy though, and have decided just to inundate you with pictures! So here goes:
Handmade necklace features the largest amethyst nuggets ever!
Unique bracelet (below) would look great with the necklace above.
Celebrating my affinity for purple and green, this gemstone bracelet (called Move Over Mondrian) also features wonderful lampwork beads and marquise freshwater pearls.
Amethyst earrings are always good to have around. Below is a unique braceletwith orange carnelian, lampwork beads from Lynn Nurge, and gorgeous lapis.
These dangle earrings would look great with the chunky bracelet of blue chalcedony and Sand Opal Swarovski you see below. Below that is another chunky bracelet created from leopardskin jasper and Grey Opal Swarovski crystals.
Finally, a sweet pair of pearl earrings made with those pretty marquise pearls that you saw in the bracelet above (Move Over Mondrian>.
To finish, pink opal earrings, large, elongated lapis earrings with sterling silver wire, and pretty aquamarine earrings topped with sterling butterflies from the Thai Karen Hill Tribes.
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