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Mokume Gane is the ancient Japanese art of jewelry making or to be more precise it is an ancient art of metalsmithing. The development of modern jewelry making combined with this ancient ritual combines to make the most exquisite jewelry by forging different metals in a process called guri where different layers of metals are processed on top of one another and carved with magical designs to create a truly unique peace of jewelry.
Guri is an ancient process that was created in the art of woodwork where layers of different colored woods are placed on top of one another and glued together so that when the wood was carved the different colors came through and to show unique designs. Full Article…
Women are generally known to be fascinated about jewelry, and the kind of jewelry a woman wears can in a way reflects her social status. Earrings are one type of jewelry that is popular among women all over the world. Many women start to wear ear pendants from a very young age since the earlier a woman got her earlobe pierced, the less pain she endures. Therefore in her life time, a woman can be in possession of tens and even hundreds of earrings.
When you go to jewelry counters or shops to buy new pairs of ear pendant, you would usually find it difficult to make a decision because there are way too many beautiful ear pendants with different colors and shapes. Full Article…
New Contemporary Styles In Women’s Jewelry
Posted by: Rose Struth
February 18th, 2011 >> Jewelry Avenue
At times when we are looking for value for money and are holding on tight to our purse strings we want pieces of jewelry that will look good and stand the test of time in terms of fashion and durability without breaking the bank. Simplistic designs in warm metals colourful semi-precious stones and earthy bone and planet friendly materials are centre stage at the moment. The trend is more for understated pieces and individual choice. Be creative and go for metals and colours that mirror your own unique style and individuality. Pearls and bamboo are big this season.
Stainless steel jewelry is big for both men and women with statement pieces for the fashionista with an eye for sharp clean eye-catching jewelry. Hoop earrings are big with matching pendants and rings. Full Article…
Lapis Lazuli is highly priced for its mystical healing powers and its multi usability as well as its beauty. The name is derived from the Persian word Lazur which means blue stone. The stone is a beautiful deep blue with streaks of white and gold veins that glitter in the light. The stone comprises of three minerals that cause the three colors, the sulfur presence in sodalities is responsible for the blue hue, calcium for the white streaks and pyrite for the gold flecks. The deep the blue the more valuable the gemstone, the richest blue stones with the fewest inclusions are valued most highly and today lower quality specimens are sometimes dyed to improve their appearance.
As well as practical uses such as ornamental carvings, stone clasps and plates the ancient Egyptians used the powdered form of Lapis for paintings and make up. Th Full Article…
The different varieties of rings and jewelry
Posted by: Rose Struth
February 12th, 2011 >> Jewelry Avenue
We can even seems the several variety of these kate middleton rings on the celebrities. Generally each and every one likes to use a great looking model of rings and also desired to show of them to the others so they use the kate middleton rings. Here you can also see that the some more expensive engagement rings of the celebrities are ever a hot matter of discussion. The sparkling of these engagement rings startles the entire world. These engagement rings embrace of a superb sapphire enclosed by fourteen rounds of dazzling diamonds. These engagement rings are set in the ring which is made of 18k white gold.
Here in the new trend of fashion the various varieties of bracelets are in a fashion. Full Article…