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Affordable Tin Cup Necklaces
A favorite piece of jewelry amongst women is the tin cup necklace. The first appearance it made was when Renee Russon, an actress wore it in 1966 in the movie ‘Tin Cup’, from which the necklace gets its name from. The tin cup necklace is also called a pearl illusion necklace and sometimes a floating pearl necklace as well. The necklace is made up of a number of pearls which are spaced out... [Read more]
What Are Belly Button Rings?
Rings that adorn your navel are commonly called belly button rings. They are fastened by piercing the navel, through which a ring is passed. A fairly modernistic kind of piercing, belly button rings are quite the fashion these days. Historians are unsure if belly buttons were used in ancient times. Most belly button rings are circular, but there are other variations as well. Some are in the form of... [Read more]
Engagement Ring Trends For 2010
This year is all about extravagance. Take wedding dress trends for 2010 for instance, it is the embodiment of romance; complete with ruffles, flounces and everything girly. Engagement rings too are taking a turn for the ‘over the top’ kind even though the solitaire diamond ring will always continue to remain in style. However, apart from the usual traditional engagement ring, there are... [Read more]
How to Spot Fake Jewelry
Fake jewelry has always been something to watch out for, but with the popularity of the internet on the rise, this fraud seems to have escalated along with it as well. The average buyer of jewelry has always had to deal with the issue of fake jewelry, but buying jewelry on the internet means that you no longer need to worry about those seedy looking jewelry shops, but it does mean that you need to... [Read more]
The 4 C’s of Diamond Quality
Diamonds are generally evaluated using the “four C’s”. The quality of every diamond depends on each stone, as each one’s characteristics depend on various factors. Cut – The look of a diamond is determined by the manner in which it is cut. This can, in a sense, either make or break the diamond, and determines the price at which the diamond is sold by as much as forty percent.... [Read more]
The History of Earrings
During 3000 BC in the Middle East, pierced earrings first made an appearance and were indicative of the wearer’s association with a particular tribe, religion and even political affiliation. They also were worn to show a person’s level in the social strata of the community they lived in, as well as to cast shame and label inferior casts, especially of those who were taken in as slaves. Around... [Read more]
Right Hand Rings
Right hand rings are all about women celebrating their individuality; their independence. While the left hand is essentially for the married woman, the right hand ring is one that is extensively advertised by jewelers. Unlike the traditional wedding band or engagement ring, the right hand ring is more similar to the fashionable cocktail ring. The more common type of right hand ring has a small cluster... [Read more]
History of Turquoise
Turquoise has a rich history behind it, with the use of this beautiful stone recorded as far back as six thousand years. Turquoise has been found in tombs in Egypt on the bracelets of Queen Zar dating back to around 5500 BC. Turquoise is also mentioned in works by Pliny and Aristotle and even Marco Polo. Over the ages, turquoise has been constantly referred to as the ‘stone of life’. Turquoise... [Read more]
How Diamonds Are Formed
Diamond is derived from ‘Adamas’, a Greek word which means indestructible. Diamonds are the only gems in the world made up of a single element, which is carbon. Made up entirely of carbon atoms, they are formed in an isometric arrangement. Diamonds are formed somewhere around 120 – 200 kilometers or 75 – 120 miles below the surface of the earth. Geological experts state that... [Read more]
History of Rubies
During ancient times, rubies were called ‘the king of gems’. It meant a lot of different things to a lot of different tribes, people, etc. Legend has it that warriors went as far as to implant rubies under their skin to bring an enhanced sense of bravery into their battles and for protection too. It was also believed that rubies had strong healing properties, which when ground and placed... [Read more]
