Want to know if you have got the real thing? Rub the strand across the front of your uppe teeth. It may sound strange, but real pearls will feel rough or gritty while fake ones will feel smooth.
This is due to the micropores found on the genuine article. Imitation pearls are usually made by dipping a glass or plastic bead into a solution of fish scales. The coating is generally fairly thin and will chip over time.
Check the pearls for tiny chips or flakes near the hole drilled through them. If you see chips, chances are your pearls are fake.
Try holding the pearls in your hand for a minute. Real pearls will feel cold initially, then will warm.
Real pearls can be either natural or cultured. Natural pearls are formed when a mollusk secretes a substance called nacre to coat an irritant that makes its way inside the animal's shell.
Cultured pearls are formed with a little human help -- an irritant is purposely introduced into the shell of the animal. You usually need an x-ray or an expert to distinguish between natural and cultured pearls.
Pearls differ from other gemstones in that they're not mined from rock, but rather harvested from mollusks, especially oysters. Clams and mussels have been known to produce pearls as well.
Basically, a pearl is produced when an irritant such as sand gets caught inside the oyster. To protect itself, the oyster secretes a substance akin to mucus. This substance builds up around the sand and hardens. The end result is a pearl.
Natural or South Sea pearls are those made by mollusks harvested from the ocean. Every now and then, one of the pearls will be a darker shade, either gray or black. These are rare, and as a result, very expensive.
As you can well imagine, it's a long, tedious practice to find oysters that have ingested a piece of sand to produce a pearl. The longer a pearl stays inside an oyster, the larger it becomes. Because of this, quality pearls are considered rare and cost a pretty penny.
Fortunately for those who favor this gem, there are now farms in which the irritant is eliberately injected into the mollusk to produce the pearl. These pearls are known as cultured.
When pearls are made without the benefit of a mollusk, they're considered man-made. Man-made pearls are made by using a bit of sand or shell along with a fish-based product called hermage to act as a substitute for the oyster's mucus. Other synthetic pearls include the "glass" pearl, a bead painted with hermage and left to dry and harden. These pearls have little or no value.
Freshwater pearls are produced by mussels. As their name indicates, these pearls are found in rivers and lakes rather than the ocean. Unlike the oyster, the mussel can produce many different pearls at once, sometimes as many as 40 or 50! These pearls come in various shapes and sizes.
Pearls are considered classic and elegant. They're the first choice for bridal jewelry and have a reputation of looking good with any outfit, even the most casual. They'll also add class and elegance to the most formal wardrobe.
If you're considering a purchase of pearls, it's best to do some research to find the type of pearl best suiting your needs and budget.
Remember, everyone looks good in pearls!
by Victor Epand
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Saturday, July 26, 2008
The Beauty of Fine Pearls
In today's world of advanced scientific techniques, it is not very difficult to find the beauty of those charming white or rose sea pearls. The beginning of the 20th century saw many inventions of the cultured pearls.
Nowadays many pearl cultivation centers have developed. Unlike the natural pearls which are hard to find, limited in number and usually varying qualities, shapes and sizes, these man made pearls are more accurate and flawless.
These are cultivated to be in perfect round shape; useful in jewelry making. This method of production helped to increase the number of pearls being produced, to tens of thousands in numbers rather than just a few pearls being found over a long period of time. The mass production has also been a facilitator in bringing down the cost of this gem to a price, which now a day suits the pockets of many.
Today the cultured pearl industry has took over the natural pearl harvesting industry with many different types of pearls being produced in different parts of the globe. These are harvested either from freshwater or saltwater mollusks. The common misconception is that saltwater pearls are known as cultured; where as the freshwater as well as saltwater pearls are produced with the same process.
The main producers of freshwater pearls are United States, Japan and China. Biwa is the most famous type of freshwater cultured pearl originator from the lake Biwa of Japan. The beauty of these freshwater pearls has been treasured in the minds of people, as they are rare, elegant, classic and royal. A person will always find freshwater pearls in the category of fashion and lifestyle. These can be afforded by a person and are more beautiful than other pearls.
There is a lot of difference between saltwater and freshwater pearls. Pearls which are originated from sea consist of deep color, while the freshwater pearls give a light gray or faded appearance.
Saltwater pearls are usually lustrous and round in shape compared with freshwater pearls, which makes saltwater pearls more expensive.
A pearl represents elegance, sophistication and beauty for all sorts of occasions or events regardless of its nature and type. At the time of buying pearls, a person should keep in mind all the six factors, which determine the quality and value of a single pearl i.e. shape, size, luster, color, surface texture, and nacre thickness.
by Pattrick Jhonson
Nowadays many pearl cultivation centers have developed. Unlike the natural pearls which are hard to find, limited in number and usually varying qualities, shapes and sizes, these man made pearls are more accurate and flawless.
These are cultivated to be in perfect round shape; useful in jewelry making. This method of production helped to increase the number of pearls being produced, to tens of thousands in numbers rather than just a few pearls being found over a long period of time. The mass production has also been a facilitator in bringing down the cost of this gem to a price, which now a day suits the pockets of many.
Today the cultured pearl industry has took over the natural pearl harvesting industry with many different types of pearls being produced in different parts of the globe. These are harvested either from freshwater or saltwater mollusks. The common misconception is that saltwater pearls are known as cultured; where as the freshwater as well as saltwater pearls are produced with the same process.
The main producers of freshwater pearls are United States, Japan and China. Biwa is the most famous type of freshwater cultured pearl originator from the lake Biwa of Japan. The beauty of these freshwater pearls has been treasured in the minds of people, as they are rare, elegant, classic and royal. A person will always find freshwater pearls in the category of fashion and lifestyle. These can be afforded by a person and are more beautiful than other pearls.
There is a lot of difference between saltwater and freshwater pearls. Pearls which are originated from sea consist of deep color, while the freshwater pearls give a light gray or faded appearance.
Saltwater pearls are usually lustrous and round in shape compared with freshwater pearls, which makes saltwater pearls more expensive.
A pearl represents elegance, sophistication and beauty for all sorts of occasions or events regardless of its nature and type. At the time of buying pearls, a person should keep in mind all the six factors, which determine the quality and value of a single pearl i.e. shape, size, luster, color, surface texture, and nacre thickness.
by Pattrick Jhonson
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Latest Trends in Pearl Jewelry
Whenever we mention the word 'pearl', our mind starts figuring out a white or a cream colored round shaped ball. This is the standard associated with pearl. It is a round beauty accessory rarely found on earth and is nature's gift to mankind.
However, with new ideas designs creeping in the field of jewelry, with technology and interest picking up in jewelry fashion and designing, you need to get out of your traditional shells and look at the latest new trends and designs in pearl jewelry.
Pearls are no more just simple white and round gorgeous items. Women are looking for more versatile designs and patterns in pearls and go after uniqueness instead of having a traditional look Trends of Pearl Jewelry Pearl jewelry is not limited to wearing pearl necklaces.
Apart from pearl necklaces, beautiful pieces of bracelets and earrings are available. Combination of pearl earring with studded diamonds is quite in and fits on any kind of attire and complements your look.
Shapes of Pearl Jewelry:
Some of the shapes in pearl jewelry that are quite popular are:
Round and Oval shape: Round and oval shaped pearls are apt for bridal jewelry and go very well with saris as well. Simple white pearl necklaces also look cool with black cocktail gowns.
Irregular Rice Shaped & Potato shaped Pearls: Rice pearls usually have crumples on their surface and come in unequal shapes.
Potato pearls have uneven oblong shapes. Dome shaped pearls or Mabe pearls: These have flat surface on either of its side.
Keshi: This is a freshwater natural pearl that is becoming quite popular due to its tiny and seed
kind of a look.
Button & Coin Pearls: Button pearls are flat on one side and coin pearls are entirely flat. These look quite well with western outfits.
Popular Colors in Pearls:
Pearls are available in rainbow color range. Thus, it is now possible to mix and match the color of your pearl jewelry depending upon the color of your outfit and handbag. You get a variety of pearls such as Akoya pearls that are white in color, Tahitian pearls that are black in color.
Pearls are also available in silver color and in peacock color finishing and shimmer. Thus, when it comes to fashion jewelry, pearls are no less and you can find wide array of color and designs in pearls that can define your own fashion statement and can become perfect fashion accessory for you.
by Pattrickjhonson
However, with new ideas designs creeping in the field of jewelry, with technology and interest picking up in jewelry fashion and designing, you need to get out of your traditional shells and look at the latest new trends and designs in pearl jewelry.
Pearls are no more just simple white and round gorgeous items. Women are looking for more versatile designs and patterns in pearls and go after uniqueness instead of having a traditional look Trends of Pearl Jewelry Pearl jewelry is not limited to wearing pearl necklaces.
Apart from pearl necklaces, beautiful pieces of bracelets and earrings are available. Combination of pearl earring with studded diamonds is quite in and fits on any kind of attire and complements your look.
Shapes of Pearl Jewelry:
Some of the shapes in pearl jewelry that are quite popular are:
Round and Oval shape: Round and oval shaped pearls are apt for bridal jewelry and go very well with saris as well. Simple white pearl necklaces also look cool with black cocktail gowns.
Irregular Rice Shaped & Potato shaped Pearls: Rice pearls usually have crumples on their surface and come in unequal shapes.
Potato pearls have uneven oblong shapes. Dome shaped pearls or Mabe pearls: These have flat surface on either of its side.
Keshi: This is a freshwater natural pearl that is becoming quite popular due to its tiny and seed
kind of a look.
Button & Coin Pearls: Button pearls are flat on one side and coin pearls are entirely flat. These look quite well with western outfits.
Popular Colors in Pearls:
Pearls are available in rainbow color range. Thus, it is now possible to mix and match the color of your pearl jewelry depending upon the color of your outfit and handbag. You get a variety of pearls such as Akoya pearls that are white in color, Tahitian pearls that are black in color.
Pearls are also available in silver color and in peacock color finishing and shimmer. Thus, when it comes to fashion jewelry, pearls are no less and you can find wide array of color and designs in pearls that can define your own fashion statement and can become perfect fashion accessory for you.
by Pattrickjhonson
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Black Pearl Earring
If you’re looking for a black pearl earring set, there are some great places to get them. Looking online for black pearls will reveal a lot of search results. How do you know where to get your pearls? You want fair pricing and you want decent quality. Learning a bit about pearls can help you make a good choice when looking at pearls and pricing. A bit of online shopping savvy is also important.
Are you buying your set of black pearls for yourself or for someone else? When you buy them for someone, you probably have a price in mind that you are willing to spend. When you buy something for yourself, you tend to have a specific style in mind and then worry about pricing later. Natural pearls are much more expensive than cultured pearls so when you begin looking at a black pearl earring, you will see that pricing can vary significantly.
Pearls are graded based on several factors including the diameter of the pearl, the type of pearl, the lustre and the texture. Pearls are also valued based on their shape. You’ll find when you look at a pearl necklace that some pearls may look slightly different from one another. When a pearl necklace is graded it’s based on the entire string or strings of pearls whereas with an earring, if it’s a stud or single pearl earring it will be graded differently than if it were a pearl hoop.
How do you know if your pearls are real? There are faux pearl jewels that are simply painted plastic beads. Pearls are slightly heavier and can be a less then smooth if you rub them gently against your teeth. Pearls can last forever if they’re properly cared for.
When choosing an online supplier for your earrings, look first at someone who carries something that you like. Beyond that, you will want to look at pricing. Once you’ve narrowed your search down, it’s a good idea to look at the value added services they provide.
Is there an appraisal included from a certified gemologist? Is there a money back guarantee? Are there accessories or a box or pouch for your jewelry included? All these factors can help you find the best value for your money and the best pearls you can get.
Pearls can be varying shades of many colors including white, silver, pink, lavender, blue, green, black pearls and other colors. Many people who love pearls own multiple kinds of them. There are freshwater and saltwater options and there are natural pearls as well as cultured pearls.
Different oysters or mussels can produce different types of pearls and cultured pearls can be a bit of a science because there are some oysters and some processes that are more likely to put forth a specific type of pearl.
Whether you are buying pearls for yourself or as a gift for someone else, getting or giving a gorgeous set of earrings such as a black pearl earring can be a rewarding experience.
by Charise Stillson
Are you buying your set of black pearls for yourself or for someone else? When you buy them for someone, you probably have a price in mind that you are willing to spend. When you buy something for yourself, you tend to have a specific style in mind and then worry about pricing later. Natural pearls are much more expensive than cultured pearls so when you begin looking at a black pearl earring, you will see that pricing can vary significantly.
Pearls are graded based on several factors including the diameter of the pearl, the type of pearl, the lustre and the texture. Pearls are also valued based on their shape. You’ll find when you look at a pearl necklace that some pearls may look slightly different from one another. When a pearl necklace is graded it’s based on the entire string or strings of pearls whereas with an earring, if it’s a stud or single pearl earring it will be graded differently than if it were a pearl hoop.
How do you know if your pearls are real? There are faux pearl jewels that are simply painted plastic beads. Pearls are slightly heavier and can be a less then smooth if you rub them gently against your teeth. Pearls can last forever if they’re properly cared for.
When choosing an online supplier for your earrings, look first at someone who carries something that you like. Beyond that, you will want to look at pricing. Once you’ve narrowed your search down, it’s a good idea to look at the value added services they provide.
Is there an appraisal included from a certified gemologist? Is there a money back guarantee? Are there accessories or a box or pouch for your jewelry included? All these factors can help you find the best value for your money and the best pearls you can get.
Pearls can be varying shades of many colors including white, silver, pink, lavender, blue, green, black pearls and other colors. Many people who love pearls own multiple kinds of them. There are freshwater and saltwater options and there are natural pearls as well as cultured pearls.
Different oysters or mussels can produce different types of pearls and cultured pearls can be a bit of a science because there are some oysters and some processes that are more likely to put forth a specific type of pearl.
Whether you are buying pearls for yourself or as a gift for someone else, getting or giving a gorgeous set of earrings such as a black pearl earring can be a rewarding experience.
by Charise Stillson
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Freshwater Pearl & Mother of Pearl Jewelry
As freshwater pearls are solid nacre, they are also quite long-lasting, resisting chipping, wear, and degeneration. The Japanese have a distinguished history of culturing freshwater pearls as well.
Freshwater pearls cover the widest range of color and shape than any other pearl type. Originally these pearls were marketed as a lower quality, inexpensive alternative to akoya pearls. For this reason, they were typically used by jewelry designers for pieces that favored design over the gems themselves.
However, since the 1990s, a class of freshwater pearl that are round and shiny have emerged which competitor akoya pearls in both quality and value. Freshwater pearls cover the widest range of options for pearl buyers in size, shape and color. Besides Freshwater Pearls, Mother of Pearl is also very beautiful kind of pearl. It can help you with this part of your healing. It bestows the feeling that you are resting in the arms of a loving mother.
Mother of Pearl can help safeguard you from negative influences, like a protecting mother. When certain harmful frequencies enter your sensation, Mother of Pearl either scatters or absorbs them.
These include the frequencies of other people's negative thoughts and emotions and the harmful emissions of televisions, radios, and microwave transmitters. Although this is a side effect of its energy, it is a profound one and begins to take effect within minutes of donning a Mother of Pearl necklace.
Freshwater pearls cover the widest range of color and shape than any other pearl type. Originally these pearls were marketed as a lower quality, inexpensive alternative to akoya pearls. For this reason, they were typically used by jewelry designers for pieces that favored design over the gems themselves.
However, since the 1990s, a class of freshwater pearl that are round and shiny have emerged which competitor akoya pearls in both quality and value. Freshwater pearls cover the widest range of options for pearl buyers in size, shape and color. Besides Freshwater Pearls, Mother of Pearl is also very beautiful kind of pearl. It can help you with this part of your healing. It bestows the feeling that you are resting in the arms of a loving mother.
Mother of Pearl can help safeguard you from negative influences, like a protecting mother. When certain harmful frequencies enter your sensation, Mother of Pearl either scatters or absorbs them.
These include the frequencies of other people's negative thoughts and emotions and the harmful emissions of televisions, radios, and microwave transmitters. Although this is a side effect of its energy, it is a profound one and begins to take effect within minutes of donning a Mother of Pearl necklace.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Pearl Jewelry Ever Lasting
Pearls have made a huge comeback into the modern scene just a few years ago. They did not really leave the fashion world but only had limited and specialized use.
Today, pearls can be found in almost all kinds of fashion-related items. It has changed. Pearls become remnants of the past than beautiful gems that can be used as modern accessories.
The reason for this is the accessibility of pearls in the form of freshwater pearls. Japan has started this industry in the 1920s by culturing pearls using freshwater mussels. However, it has declined production but China has claimed the production of cultured pearls because of the high demand for them.
Because of its reentry into the world of edgy fashion, more and more pearl companies are striving to provide jewelry ideas for the modern woman. There are many ways that freshwater pearls can be used and integrated into a woman fashion sense. They can be used as accessories.
Pearl jewelry today tries to incorporate contemporary design and color into pearl necklaces. The classic pearl necklace and pearl choker has given way to long strands of irregularly shaped freshwater pearls in all sizes and colors. They can be paired with casual wear such as jeans, blouses and short dresses.
Pearl bracelets and pearl earrings come in magnificent colors such as red, turquoise and canary yellow that makes any outfit pop. Other jewelry options for pearls include adding beads made of semi-precious stones or crystals.
Office women rely on pearl necklaces to give them that polished corporate look. Jewelry designers are coming up with more and more ideas for pearls. Edgy and contemporary jewelry designs have freshwater pearls in them, either as the main piece or an accentuating item. Indeed, pearls are here to stay.
Today, pearls can be found in almost all kinds of fashion-related items. It has changed. Pearls become remnants of the past than beautiful gems that can be used as modern accessories.
The reason for this is the accessibility of pearls in the form of freshwater pearls. Japan has started this industry in the 1920s by culturing pearls using freshwater mussels. However, it has declined production but China has claimed the production of cultured pearls because of the high demand for them.
Because of its reentry into the world of edgy fashion, more and more pearl companies are striving to provide jewelry ideas for the modern woman. There are many ways that freshwater pearls can be used and integrated into a woman fashion sense. They can be used as accessories.
Pearl jewelry today tries to incorporate contemporary design and color into pearl necklaces. The classic pearl necklace and pearl choker has given way to long strands of irregularly shaped freshwater pearls in all sizes and colors. They can be paired with casual wear such as jeans, blouses and short dresses.
Pearl bracelets and pearl earrings come in magnificent colors such as red, turquoise and canary yellow that makes any outfit pop. Other jewelry options for pearls include adding beads made of semi-precious stones or crystals.
Office women rely on pearl necklaces to give them that polished corporate look. Jewelry designers are coming up with more and more ideas for pearls. Edgy and contemporary jewelry designs have freshwater pearls in them, either as the main piece or an accentuating item. Indeed, pearls are here to stay.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Online Artificial Jewelry
When we talk about artificial jewelry, many beautiful items come into mind like bracelets, cuff bangle, Cowrie and Hemp Jewelry, Necklaces and Earrings, Diamond bangle bracelets and so on.
In today’s era, when world is like a village, every shop is just a few clicks away. Technology changes our shopping style too. Whether you are wholesale importer or thinking about shopping in bulk for any occasion, it is very difficult to select one shop for your self.
There are lots and lots of web based shops available but you need to learn how to find the best one. There are so many search engines available that can be used to surf the online market .To better use these search engines try to use Key words that relate with your shopping purpose.
For example, to search artificial products try to use keywords such as artificial jewelry wholesale or if you are looking for Bracelets, Cuffs or bangles, then put key words relevant to products, also make sure spelling are correct.
Once you make a good list of site you need to compare their prices and Quality of work. Try to find whether particular site is an actual wholesale company and in serious business.
You may visit Treasure Jewelry Inc, one of the prominent wholesale artificial jewelry online shop, which has a good collection of Artificial Jewelry.
Whatever is your need, whether it is Bangle bracelets wholesale, Cuff bracelet, Cuff bracelets for men, Diamond bangle bracelet, Cowrie Jewelry, Hemp Jewelry , Necklace, earring set all is available here.
Wherever you go for, online fashion jewelry stores will save you money when buying quality jewelry and give you a superior shopping experience.
By Ganesh Khiste
In today’s era, when world is like a village, every shop is just a few clicks away. Technology changes our shopping style too. Whether you are wholesale importer or thinking about shopping in bulk for any occasion, it is very difficult to select one shop for your self.
There are lots and lots of web based shops available but you need to learn how to find the best one. There are so many search engines available that can be used to surf the online market .To better use these search engines try to use Key words that relate with your shopping purpose.
For example, to search artificial products try to use keywords such as artificial jewelry wholesale or if you are looking for Bracelets, Cuffs or bangles, then put key words relevant to products, also make sure spelling are correct.
Once you make a good list of site you need to compare their prices and Quality of work. Try to find whether particular site is an actual wholesale company and in serious business.
You may visit Treasure Jewelry Inc, one of the prominent wholesale artificial jewelry online shop, which has a good collection of Artificial Jewelry.
Whatever is your need, whether it is Bangle bracelets wholesale, Cuff bracelet, Cuff bracelets for men, Diamond bangle bracelet, Cowrie Jewelry, Hemp Jewelry , Necklace, earring set all is available here.
Wherever you go for, online fashion jewelry stores will save you money when buying quality jewelry and give you a superior shopping experience.
By Ganesh Khiste
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Birthstone Jewelry
Associated birthstones are believed to bring luck and good fortune to the individuals. Not only luck but they are also believed to have significance to reflect a personality trait of the holders.
Read this article to know more facts about the birthstones guarding your life.
Birthstones are associated with the gemstone jewelry that symbolizes the month of birth of an individual. These birthstones are being used in different cultures since long past in the history.
The significance of wearing birthstones is emphasized by the planetary effects that these stones have on an individual. These stones are believed to have effects on your health economy, relationships, study etc.
People wear their birthstones as a piece of fashion jewelry too these days. As these come in a variety of colors and designs wearing birthstone jewelry is beginning to set a style statement for many.
Every birth sign has a unique birthstone associated with its planets. Like people born in January have garnet as their birthstone, similarly February -Amethyst, March -Aquamarine, April-Diamond, May- Emerald, June- moonstone, pearl, and alexandrite. July- Ruby, August- peridot, September-sapphire, October- rose zircon, November- topaz, citrine, December- turquoise, zircon.
People these days adore wearing their personalized birthstone jewelry to keep their luck bright and peaceful. These birthstones can be worn in rings, necklaces bracelets and other forms of jewelry that can in a way touch your body.
As these pure gemstones are exorbitantly expensive some substitutes are also available in the market that can be wore in place of these gemstones. Like gemstones we have some birth flowers and numbers influencing our birth signs too.
Know about your birth sign stones and relish to wear your birthstone jewelry in your own way.
By Naval Sharma
Read this article to know more facts about the birthstones guarding your life.
Birthstones are associated with the gemstone jewelry that symbolizes the month of birth of an individual. These birthstones are being used in different cultures since long past in the history.
The significance of wearing birthstones is emphasized by the planetary effects that these stones have on an individual. These stones are believed to have effects on your health economy, relationships, study etc.
People wear their birthstones as a piece of fashion jewelry too these days. As these come in a variety of colors and designs wearing birthstone jewelry is beginning to set a style statement for many.
Every birth sign has a unique birthstone associated with its planets. Like people born in January have garnet as their birthstone, similarly February -Amethyst, March -Aquamarine, April-Diamond, May- Emerald, June- moonstone, pearl, and alexandrite. July- Ruby, August- peridot, September-sapphire, October- rose zircon, November- topaz, citrine, December- turquoise, zircon.
People these days adore wearing their personalized birthstone jewelry to keep their luck bright and peaceful. These birthstones can be worn in rings, necklaces bracelets and other forms of jewelry that can in a way touch your body.
As these pure gemstones are exorbitantly expensive some substitutes are also available in the market that can be wore in place of these gemstones. Like gemstones we have some birth flowers and numbers influencing our birth signs too.
Know about your birth sign stones and relish to wear your birthstone jewelry in your own way.
By Naval Sharma
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Choosing Pearl Earrings
Beauty fashions and trends change with each passing day. If short and unkempt hair is popular this year and probably is that next year, long and smooth hair might be replacing the current trend.
The same applies to shoes and other accessories of fashion that might come and go each year. In this fashion changing world, fashions changes frequently within almost every season, pearl earrings is something you can rely on as they can never look dull and maintain their irresistible shine and glamour on its wearers.
Sheen, Twinkle and Attractiveness The power of glowing round pearls is one such trustable friend that will be out of fashion. Pearls with their ultimate inner light, heart-taking spark and glow are considered to be epitome of beauty and good looks.
In addition, unmatchable shine and glisten of pearls can even lighten your face and personality as well. That is why, women of any age prefer pear earrings and draw attention and make their presence felt in a crowd.
In this world of beauty and glow, a bit of luster is considered of high value and worth. Wearing freshwater pearl earrings with a touch of light make up onto your face and good shaped and fragranced hair will make you look apart from the company and boost your confidence and the way of carrying yourself by providing a new way of expressing yourself.
Trying out a classic Akoya pearl earrings can give you the most intense romantic feeling. Being a wonderful present for someone your really admire, pearls are suitable for every woman who has a distinctive style statement and share a passion for choosing classic jewelry piece for adding beauty to her looks and persona.
If you are getting ready for a special evening, trying out the lustrous effect of pearl could make you stand taller.
by Rachana Aggarwal
The same applies to shoes and other accessories of fashion that might come and go each year. In this fashion changing world, fashions changes frequently within almost every season, pearl earrings is something you can rely on as they can never look dull and maintain their irresistible shine and glamour on its wearers.
Sheen, Twinkle and Attractiveness The power of glowing round pearls is one such trustable friend that will be out of fashion. Pearls with their ultimate inner light, heart-taking spark and glow are considered to be epitome of beauty and good looks.
In addition, unmatchable shine and glisten of pearls can even lighten your face and personality as well. That is why, women of any age prefer pear earrings and draw attention and make their presence felt in a crowd.
In this world of beauty and glow, a bit of luster is considered of high value and worth. Wearing freshwater pearl earrings with a touch of light make up onto your face and good shaped and fragranced hair will make you look apart from the company and boost your confidence and the way of carrying yourself by providing a new way of expressing yourself.
Trying out a classic Akoya pearl earrings can give you the most intense romantic feeling. Being a wonderful present for someone your really admire, pearls are suitable for every woman who has a distinctive style statement and share a passion for choosing classic jewelry piece for adding beauty to her looks and persona.
If you are getting ready for a special evening, trying out the lustrous effect of pearl could make you stand taller.
by Rachana Aggarwal
Friday, July 04, 2008
Custom Anniversary Ring
There are different kinds of things that you can present to your beloved on her anniversary. However, the gift which will best commemorate your relationship with your wife, is an anniversary ring. It doesn't matter whether it is your first anniversary or fifth, you must give her something special, which will enhance your love for her even more.
Once you have decided to give her an anniversary ring, you can now move forward and design the ring that expresses your feelings towards her. All you have to do is picture the kind of ring you want and then go to any custom-made jewelry store. Tell them all your specifications and they will show you the whole range of metals, designs, shapes and colors for you to choose from.
Forget the old days, where you had to pick a ring from a narrow selection in a jewelry store mall. Moreover, if you had the misconception that a custom anniversary ring will be very costly, you will be amazed at the price. Custom jewelry is not as expensive as you think.While designing your custom anniversary ring, the first thing you have to do is to think about her likes and dislikes.
Next, think about her present jewelry - whether she likes to wear a channel setting or a prong setting or platinum or Gold, or some Princess cut or round stones? You must also pay attention to the details of her daily style of jewelry. Also try to notice, whether she likes designer or traditional styles. Then you have to think about the anniversary that you are commemorating, whether you have children, etc. You must also know about her birthstone, and find out whether she has a special liking for any color or stone.
There are certain custom-made rings, which have no stones in them; they have their own grandeur. These rings are made of only gold or platinum. Platinum is more costly than gold. You can design the initials of her name on the ring to create an added special effect. Finally, you can design the number of years of your anniversary on the anniversary ring, or you can create special engraving on the anniversary ring.
Now, you're ready to create a special ring for your wife, which will really astound her. After choosing the metal of the ring, style, and the type of the stones that you want, visit a jeweler with the expertise and background in CAD (Computer Aided Design) to custom design your ring. He can capture your ideas and prepare a CAD rendering for you to see before the item is made.
You will then have the opportunity to make modifications and changes in any way you want.If you give this kind of custom-made anniversary ring to your wife, she will be spellbound.
By Andy Moquin
Once you have decided to give her an anniversary ring, you can now move forward and design the ring that expresses your feelings towards her. All you have to do is picture the kind of ring you want and then go to any custom-made jewelry store. Tell them all your specifications and they will show you the whole range of metals, designs, shapes and colors for you to choose from.
Forget the old days, where you had to pick a ring from a narrow selection in a jewelry store mall. Moreover, if you had the misconception that a custom anniversary ring will be very costly, you will be amazed at the price. Custom jewelry is not as expensive as you think.While designing your custom anniversary ring, the first thing you have to do is to think about her likes and dislikes.
Next, think about her present jewelry - whether she likes to wear a channel setting or a prong setting or platinum or Gold, or some Princess cut or round stones? You must also pay attention to the details of her daily style of jewelry. Also try to notice, whether she likes designer or traditional styles. Then you have to think about the anniversary that you are commemorating, whether you have children, etc. You must also know about her birthstone, and find out whether she has a special liking for any color or stone.
There are certain custom-made rings, which have no stones in them; they have their own grandeur. These rings are made of only gold or platinum. Platinum is more costly than gold. You can design the initials of her name on the ring to create an added special effect. Finally, you can design the number of years of your anniversary on the anniversary ring, or you can create special engraving on the anniversary ring.
Now, you're ready to create a special ring for your wife, which will really astound her. After choosing the metal of the ring, style, and the type of the stones that you want, visit a jeweler with the expertise and background in CAD (Computer Aided Design) to custom design your ring. He can capture your ideas and prepare a CAD rendering for you to see before the item is made.
You will then have the opportunity to make modifications and changes in any way you want.If you give this kind of custom-made anniversary ring to your wife, she will be spellbound.
By Andy Moquin
Pearl Strand Lengths
Pearl necklaces come in five basic lengths: Choker, Princess, Matinee, Opera and Rope. You may have heard of some of the names but probably have no idea how long each is and, more importantly, how it sits on the neck and below.
Choker - 16 in
The pearl choker is the shortest length circling the neck. While a pearl choker can be worn with almost any neckline and looks great with every style, from casual to formal, make sure it doesn't swallow the neck. Pearl chokers draw attention to the neck but if you have a particularly short or long neck, the attention should be drawn away from the neck to the shoulder line or below. As such, stay away from chokers. For everyone else, a choker is great classic, suitable for every occasion.
Princess - 18 in
A princess strand falls slightly below the neckline and compliments every neck-style from high to low. It's great for office-wear as its length sits just above a blouse neckline and won't be hidden like longer lengths.
Matinee - 24 in
The Matinee strand is most popular for formal occasions and is the perfect length for any little black dress event. It's also the best length for those who are well endowed in the chest region as it highlights the neck and shoulders finishing just above the cleavage.
Opera - 32 in
Falling just below the bust line, the Opera strand is great for evening wear and compliments every body shape. For less formal occasions, it can be doubled over and worn as a twin choker-a true day into night piece.
Rope - 46 in
If it's versatility you're after, then a pearl rope is the style for you. By itself the strand generally falls somewhere around the waistline and is perfect for those that like to stand out from the crowd. Its length means you can play with styles from triple, or quadruple rows of a choker, to doubling it as Princess and Opera style together. Or try simply knotting it for a chic look that's perfect with everything from jeans and a tee shirt to an elegant evening gown.
By Virginia Halevi
Choker - 16 in
The pearl choker is the shortest length circling the neck. While a pearl choker can be worn with almost any neckline and looks great with every style, from casual to formal, make sure it doesn't swallow the neck. Pearl chokers draw attention to the neck but if you have a particularly short or long neck, the attention should be drawn away from the neck to the shoulder line or below. As such, stay away from chokers. For everyone else, a choker is great classic, suitable for every occasion.
Princess - 18 in
A princess strand falls slightly below the neckline and compliments every neck-style from high to low. It's great for office-wear as its length sits just above a blouse neckline and won't be hidden like longer lengths.
Matinee - 24 in
The Matinee strand is most popular for formal occasions and is the perfect length for any little black dress event. It's also the best length for those who are well endowed in the chest region as it highlights the neck and shoulders finishing just above the cleavage.
Opera - 32 in
Falling just below the bust line, the Opera strand is great for evening wear and compliments every body shape. For less formal occasions, it can be doubled over and worn as a twin choker-a true day into night piece.
Rope - 46 in
If it's versatility you're after, then a pearl rope is the style for you. By itself the strand generally falls somewhere around the waistline and is perfect for those that like to stand out from the crowd. Its length means you can play with styles from triple, or quadruple rows of a choker, to doubling it as Princess and Opera style together. Or try simply knotting it for a chic look that's perfect with everything from jeans and a tee shirt to an elegant evening gown.
By Virginia Halevi
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