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Before you start to imagine your poodle with golden hoop earrings or your hamster wearing a diamond necklace, this article is not to be about jewelry for your pet. It is about jewelry in the shape, likeness and in honor of your favorite pets, insects or animals.
Animal jewelry can magically capture the essence of an animal in necklaces, pendants, bracelets, earrings, and rings. Whether in sterling silver, 14k gold or a variety of carved gemstones you can find the animal of your dreams. Lots of Dogs such as Bulldogs, Boxers, Collies, Dachshunds, Scottish Terriers, Scotties, and Terriers, as well as Dog Bones and Dog Power jewelry.
You will find Wolf jewelry of running and howling wolves, Dolphins swimming through the water and jumping out into the air, Birds and Eagles soaring and coming in for a landing (or maybe just grabbing a bite to eat), Black Widow Spiders spinning their webs, fantasy horses as Pegasus gracefully flying, Unicorns frolicking. Some animals such as Armadillos, Big Horn Ram Heads, Frogs, Snakes appear only to wrap around your finger as rings. Colorful Gemstones and Mother of Pearl carved pendants, pins, earring and bracelets of Dolphins, Fish, Turtles, Elephants and more.
So for pet and animal lovers, they will be able to find almost any animal recreated in silver, gold, brass, and sometimes in crystal glass. Specialized jewelry outlets are constantly searching for unique treasures that any pet or animal lover will appreciate to add to their selections. From dogs and cats to lions and zebras, you will find a gift or jewelry item that expresses your love and interest in any pet or animal in your life.
Some can be found as tiny charms in the shape of puppies for charm bracelets and others are large insects like bumble bees or dragon flies you can find as a brooch. What about butterfly earrings or a pendant that looks like a frog? You can find images of your favorite animal carved into leather for a cuff of bracelet as well. The possibilities are endless. What you may find most often, though, are the smaller and cuter insects. Tiny butterflies or ladybugs. Humming birds also make beautiful subjects for interesting and eye-catching jewelry. If you’re a serious dog lover, you may be able to find your favorite breed immortalized on a pendant. Oftentimes, some of the most curious items are to be found on brooches. A brooch allows for the more interesting items that don’t always go easily as earrings or a pendant.
However, the largest selection will most likely be found on a charm bracelet. The charm bracelet lends itself to the most diverse array of options available in the world of jewelry. All recreated in tiny form, the charms you can find might be made of many materials and can be quite affordable to quite precious in price. You’ll be delighted by insects, pets, wild animals and even ancient creepy crawlies preserved in amber. If animals are your passion, you’ll find a piece of jewelry that honors your fave.
The period of time we are referring to here is from 1550 to 1700 and this time was characterized by explosive growth in knowledge, artistic expression, global exploration, and trade that led to one of the richest periods in human history. By the mid 1600s, European merchants and traders had spread out across the globe in search of exotic raw materials which would find their way into the art, jewelry, and architecture of the times.
So, it happened that the European fascination with gold and gemstones drove the conquest of several continents, and expanded the empires of many European nations. Among the many notable explorers and merchants of the period was Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, a French traveler who cataloged his journeys to India, Persia, Sri Lanka, and the Far East, while in search of riches to bring back to the European aristocracy.
During this period of enlightenment, luxuries were confined to only the upper aristocratic classes, and jewelry of the period is mostly confined to the crown jewels of monarchies and European nobility. Most of the jewelry from the Renaissance was either disassembled and remade into smaller pieces, kept in state-owned collections such as the British Crown Jewels, or sold off to museums.
During this period, there were elaborate designs of jewelry products. The use of pearls and sparkling gems were introduced by many artists who thrived during the time. Such artists used the pearls and the glistering gem in the embroidery of various clothing materials worn by the men and women of the era. There were also diverse jewelry products used in the decorative arts, paintings, architecture and sculptures. Artisans invented all manner of jewelry products which were characterized by rich color, sculptural and architectural design. This was a big departure from the confined medieval styles which gave no freedom to the artists. In renaissance periods, the various religious jewelry products produced with archaic and traditional religious themes were replaced by classical and naturalistic themes. This was because of the freedom of expression that characterized the renaissance era. Among the best renaissance jewelry products include: the pearls of all shapes, brooches or pendants with miniature portraits, necklaces, chains, girdles, earrings and so on.
Also, the renaissance period saw the introduction of so many other metals in the production of jewelry products. Metals like silver, bronze, brass, platinum and so many others were included to the traditional gold in the production of jewelry products. Despite the changing of styles, it was not to display one’s wealth that seems to have influenced early Renaissance jewelry; the gems and metals that were used were not always the most valuable. Rather, the desire for harmony and perfection of execution influenced styles. Every piece of jewelry was finished on its back and front. Many pieces involve realistic depictions of subjects carved into their gold settings, including human figures, real and imaginary animals, stories from classical mythology and occasionally sacred allegories. A fascinating time that left a powerful and rich legacy. It can be seen even today with the renewed interest in jewelry of that period.
One wonderful thing about Jewelry is the fact that it comes in so many different forms. There are rings, necklaces, bracelets, pins, and watches. In addition, jewelry is created from many precious metals such as silver, gold, and platinum. There are also different grades of gold. There is ten karat gold, fourteen karat gold, eighteen karat gold, and twenty four karat gold. The gold standard in the United States is fourteen karat gold and the gold standard in Europe is usually eighteen karat gold. Sterling silver jewelry can sometimes look like white gold while platinum jewelry can sometimes look like diamonds. All of these types of jewelry can be wonderful to behold, however, men’s stainless steel rings have their own special qualities. Let’s take a look.
What comes to ming when thinking about stainless steel? It is doubtful that we think about stainless steel daily. In fact, it might be the case that we don’t think of stainless steel much at all. What objects are made from stainless steel? The only stainless steel objects that spring to mind are stainless steel flatware and stainless steel bowls. Pots and pans are often made of stainless steel.
But there is also a wide range of wonderful stainless steel jewelry. It might be interesting to note that there is stainless steel jewelry for both men and women. Some say that stainless steel jewelry is cheap and will turn your skin green. This is not the case and only applies to cheaper metals. Stainless steel jewelry will not cause thi effect.
Stainless steel is gaining popularity as a material fior use in men’s wedding bands. It has been argued that both gold and platinum are the most common metals used in creating engagement rings. However, stainless steel wedding rings are just as desireable. This is because they are durable. Stainless steel wedding rings are also affordable, strong, and more eco-friendly than other metals. In addition, both women’s and men’s stainless steel wedding bands are resistant to most damage and will not scratch. IN fact, both men and women who have an active lifestyle will love stainless steel wedding rings because they are the perfect choice over softer metals. In addition, if your skin is sensitive to other metals, a stainless steel wedding ring is just what the doctor ordered because it is hypoallergenic. You won’t experience an allergic reaction ot it.
When you go shoping for your wedding set, keep in mind the choice of stainless steel. Both women’s and men’s stainless steel wedding rings are just as beautiful and unique as wedding rings created out of gold or platinum. This is because stainless steel wedding rings can be engraved with special characters, figures, and letters that go far beyond traditional engraving. All types of gemstones such as sapphires and emeralds can be placed in both women’s and men’s stainless steel wedding bands as well. So the choice is almost unlimited once you decide to consider the option of stainless steel for your wedding set or other items of fine jewelry.
Amber has been used by jewelry makers for hundreds of years to create amber jewelry and unique works of art that survive today as museum pieces. It was originally from the Eocene Epoch. About 45 million years ago, trees that one 19th century botanist called amber-giving pines deposited resin in what is now Scandinavia and the Baltic. This resin was carried by waterways to the Baltic coastline, where the largest deposits of amber have been discovered. At the bottom of the sea over the next 40 million years, this resin was fossilized and became amber. About two million years ago a glacier shifted, which brought the amber to the surface of the earth where it is mined today. Otherwise, we may never have found it nestled deep within the ocean.
The original pine forests depositing the resin grew in a warm, subtropical climate that was friendly to many plant and animal species. Many of these species were preserved in what are called inclusions. Inclusions are needles, twigs, leaves, flowers, pollens, seeds, flowers and oak hairs that became trapped and preserved in the resin that became amber millions of years later. Fossilized amber has also entombed small insects, arachnids, and occasionally other small animals. Feathers, hairs, and occasional paw prints reveal additional information about the life forms existing during the Eocene Epoch. In fact, it has become a great way to study the past as it has been preserved in Amber.
Evidence of amber use by ancient Central and South European cultures dates from the 13th millennium B.C. in the form of amulets used in hunter’s magic to ensure safe and prosperous hunting, as well as pendants and beads that demonstrate a decorative use that has survived through modern times. Amber is a mineral of many names, such as good stone, sacred stone, gold of the north, and Baltic gold. The Roman historian Pliny wrote: “Among luxury goods it is valued so high that an amber human figurine, no matter how small, costs much more than men in their prime”.
Amber jewelry was very popular during the Roman Empire, and the “Amber Route” that developed for the amber trade fostered social and economic development in the parts of Europe to which it extended. The most famous expedition of amber occurred during Nero’s reign, when a Roman equites sent to the Baltic Coast to acquire amber brought back so much of the gem that an entire stage for gladiator fights was made of amber. The 17th century is considered the golden age of the amber craft. During this period, distinguished artists created caskets, statues, chandeliers, and furniture laden with gold, silver, and amber for royalty and the wealthy.
In addition to its decorative uses, amber has been used for various medicinal purposes since the Roman Empire, when it was used to treat treating fever and tonsillitis. Copernicus used amber as one of the ingredients of his cordial mixture. And, at the turn of the 20th century, one of the most popular types of amber product was the cigarette holder with an amber mouthpiece. Amber was also used to decorate cigarette and cigar cases as well as dagger handles. Konigsberg was the center of amber craftsmanship for the first half of the 20th century. After World War II however, the state borders changed, cutting Germany off from what had been the main source of rough amber. During the latter half of the 20th century amber craftsmanship has come full circle and once again, Gdansk, Poland is the epicenter for amber art. Now, we find Amber as an important component in many pieces of jewelry.
Fall or Autumn is almost upon us. The weather is getting cooler in many parts of the world and soon winter will be here. It’s time to drag out some of the warmer clothing and to see what’s in vogue for winter jewelry this season. As always, it wouldn’t hurt to spruce up the old wardrobe a bit with some new gems. Blame it on winter.
Maybe it’s because of the poor economy, but fashion, in general, is taking it back to the basics. This season the current trend for jewelry is all about fashion fundamentals, with an emphasis on chunky. Chunky got in and is still in with no real signs of getting tired. Embrace it.
Statement necklaces have always been in, now they are bigger as of recent trends. Of all your accoutrements, they are still considered a must have as they generously give your entire wardrobe a boost. Huge chains and bib necklaces continue to be great looks to go after. These can really dress up the clean lines of a simple night time look, but don’t put them away during the day. Reinvent your white t-shirt and jeans by adding your favorite attention getter around your neck. When wearing a statement necklace, keep the rest of your outfit simple, sophisticated and subdued. If the rest of the outfit is too loud, your chunkies will get lost in the noise.
Bold earrings look great with that necklace. Long, jewel encrusted or oversized, earrings are gaining more acceptance. Just don’t get them too heavy. It hurts. As always, earth tones including reds are in season this season. Red accents are a classic look, especially when worn with black, gray and white. You may be wearing bold bits of scarlet or crimson with your bag or shoes, a necklace, bracelet or earrings would add another level of accent.
Classics like pearls are another basic that are popular now, but don’t go with the subdued or classy style. If the pearls aren’t chunky or bold, leave them at home. Wear them long and layered or a single massive, short choker. Try wearing a mix of different size chains in a variety of metals and colors for a look with maximum impact. When in doubt, go bold with gold. Metals and graphic elements play a big part in jewelry for this fall and winter season. Head to toe black is in. If you are heading out to a holiday party and would prefer to add some drama, then bedazzling rhinestones are always a choice. Look for clear or metallic colored crystals paired with dark metal. Take advantage of the black canvas and draw in some bold colors.
So remember, the fall and winter are the times to think big and bold when it comes to jewelry. This is not the time to be wearing tiny delicate earrings or pendants. Very small items of jewelry will get hidden under layers of heavy woolen sweaters and scarves. Therefore, for an item of fall and winter fashion jewelry to really show, it needs to be relatively large. A few accent pieces of jewelry in bright and vibrant shades can bring a touch of glamor to a winter wardrobe. Many winter clothes are dark or neutral in color. You can also add a splash of red or turquoise for a really stunning effect. There are many naturally colored gemstones that will look great for winter wear.
Finally, fall and winter fashion jewelry does extremely well with a bit of a sparkle. Even fairly small earrings or necklaces can stand out from a winter outfit if there is a sparkling stone or bead to catch the eye. Winter is the perfect time to wear stones with a special sparkle. A couple of accent pieces work best. Play dress-up this weekend and see what works. That way, you’ll be prepared when the snow comes.
With technology advancing each day, we see its impact on every aspect of our lives. Although we don’t yet ride in flying cars and have personal robots, some of these advances are truly impressive. It won’t be long before more of us are using some of the items mentioned here.
One new piece of hi-tech jewelry is a wireless earpiece and ring in one. The ORB wireless earpiece finger ring was developed by Hybra Advance Technology, Inc. It’s a finger-worn ring that twists open to become a comfortable, secure and sophisticated Bluetooth headset for hands-free calling. The price will be approximately $129 USD for the base model with premium aluminum housing. The Deluxe edition Orbs with displays will be a bit more.
Since many cities don’t allow using a hand held phone use while driving, some new bluetooth devices hooked onto ears are all the rage because it means you can still communicate on phones without having to hold them. Now there is a new black Swarovski crystal blue tooth device that vaguely resembles a round earring. Going high tech doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style especially if you like bling. Known as the Breeze, it is available in either black or white from the Swarovski online store.
Another popular item is the fancy new USB drives made to look like jewelry instead of a piece of electronics. Since many people using computers today also use USB flash drives for additional storage and as data backups, manufacturers have woken up to the idea some people like more attractive versions. There are many such items at various price points. One example is the pretty crystal rose pendant 8G USB flash drive from Brando.com.
An interesting area for the use of hi-tech jewelry is the medical field. There are a number of and aging adults with medical conditions in the world. Many depend on some form of technology to communicate different allergies whether to food or drugs. Some may have disorders like Alzheimer or dementia where a simple ID band of some sort could save someone’s life. By wearing a medical alert bracelet can alleviate concerns in case of emergencies. These devices can help first responders determine a patients’ complete medical history and send responders to a secure website, a toll free number, or even a text message. This enables the care provider to obtain all the past medical conditions or any prescriptions currently taking so medics can proceed with caution. They not only have bracelets, but they also have necklaces or even a flash drive that can be hidden in a charm worn around the neck. The flash drive can be put right into a computer right in the ambulance and the medics can have all the information instantly. If you are big in fashion Tiffany and Company even offers a gold medical bracelet.
Also, a company called Syba has just released an ultra-secure jewelry box that requires fingerprint authentication and a USB key. Now you can store your diamond jewelry, gold earrings, and family heirlooms at home without having to worry. Look for more hi tech items coming in the future to make life easier and safer.
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Rubies are traditionally precious red stones that adorn some of the finest jewelry ever made. Some people are hooked on ruby as their gemstone of choice for its beautiful red color and sexy appeal. Let’s learn a bit more about this wonderful jewel.
Rubies can be pink to blood-red colored. They are a variety of the mineral corundum. The red color is caused mainly by the presence of the element chromium. The name originally comes from ‘ruber’, which means ‘red’ in Latin. Sapphire is also made of gem-quality corundum. The ruby is considered one of the four precious stones; the other three are sapphires, emeralds, and diamonds.
Prices of rubies are primarily determined by color. The brightest and most valuable ‘red’ – called pigeon blood-red – demands a much higher price over other rubies of similar quality. After color, follows clarity: similar to diamonds, a clear stone will command a premium, but a ruby without any needle-like rutile inclusions may indicate that the stone has been treated. The quality of the cut and the size also determine the price. A less acceptable treatment, which has gained notoriety in recent years, is lead glass filling. Filling the fractures inside the ruby with lead glass dramatically improves the transparency of the stone, making previously unsuitable rubies fit for applications in jewelry.
Gemstones are rated on a scale of hardness called the Mohs scale. Diamonds are considered to be a ‘10′. Rubies have a hardness of 9.0 on the scale. All natural rubies have imperfections in them, including color impurities and inclusions of rutile needles known as ’silk’. Experts use the silk to determine if the stone is genuine. Almost all rubies today are treated in some form, with heat treatment being the most common practice. Rubies that are completely untreated but still of excellent quality are quite expensive.
For centuries, Myanmar was the world’s main source for rubies. That region has produced some of the finest rubies ever mined, but in recent years very few good rubies have been found there. The very best color in Myanmar rubies is sometimes described as ‘pigeon’s blood’. In central Myanmar, the area of Mong Hsu began producing rubies during the 1990s and rapidly became the world’s main ruby mining area. Rubies have also been mined in Thailand, Cambodia, and in Afghanistan. After the Second World War, ruby deposits were found in Tanzania, Madagascar, Vietnam, Nepal, Tajikistan, and Pakistan. A few rubies have been found in the USA. Some large ruby deposits have recently been found under the receding ice shelf of Greenland. In 2002 rubies were found in Kenya.
Be careful, some Imitation rubies are also marketed. Red spinel, red garnets, and colored glass have been falsely claimed to be rubies. Imitations go back to Roman times and as far back as the 17th century techniques were developed to fool the untrained and uninformed.
If you are in the market for some beautiful ruby jewelry, go to a reputable dealer to get the quality and style you demand. Rubies are almost a necessity for any jewelry wearer and enhance any outfit. Happy ruby shopping!
It seems that everywhere you go nowadays, body jewelry is more and more popular. Along with body jewelry, you’ll find piercing to be the most common form of wear. Perhaps many of us don’t find it appealing to have small holes made in our body, it is more and more common for young people to go crazy for it. Long practiced in many cultures all over the world, body jewelry and body piercing is a big hit in the west lately.
Some of the most common forms of piercing are: Face Piercing, Ear Piercing, Nipple Piercing, Navel Piercing, Nose Piercing, Tongue Piercing, Eyebrow Piercing and some other areas we won’t mention in this article. Let us say that with the world record being more than 4,000 piercings on a single person, there is quite a variety of places and styles of piercing out there for the asking.
A body piercing is exactly that — a piercing or puncture made in your body by a needle. After that, a piece of jewelry is inserted into the puncture. The most popular pierced body parts seem to be the ears, the nostrils, and the belly button.
If you are going for a piercing yourself, here are some of the things you might expect. The area you’ve chosen to be pierced (except for the tongue) is cleaned with a germicidal soap. Your skin is then punctured with a very sharp, clean needle. The piece of jewelry, which has already been sterilized, is attached to the area. Then the person performing the piercing disposes of the needle in a special container so that there is no risk of the needle or blood touching someone else. Afterwards, the pierced area is cleaned and the person performing the piercing checks and adjusts the jewelry. You should then get you instructions on how to make sure your new piercing heals correctly and what to do if there is a problem.
If you’re thinking about getting a piercing, there are some things you should know and think about first. If you’re under 18, some places won’t allow you to get a piercing without a parent’s consent. It’s a good idea to find out what risks are involved and how best to protect yourself from infections and other complications. Certain places on the body can cause more problems than others. Infection is a common complication of mouth and nose piercings because of the millions of bacteria that live in those areas. Tongue piercings can damage teeth over time. And tongue, cheek, and lip piercings can cause gum problems. The list goes on and you should seriously consider some diligent research. After all, it is your body, and taking advice from anyone that is not a professional may be a mistake.
If you do finally decide to get a piercing, you should make sure you’re up to date with your immunizations (especially hepatitis B and tetanus) and plan where you will get medical care if your piercing becomes infected (signs of infection include excessive redness/tenderness around the piercing site, prolonged bleeding, pus, and change in your skin color around the piercing area). If you plan to get a tongue or mouth piercing, make sure your teeth and gums are healthy. You also need to be sure that the place you go is sanitary and has good hygiene.
Body piercing and body jewelry can be fun and interesting. Unlike a new dress or bracelet, this affects the integrity of your skin and puts you at risk in ways that almost all other fashion decisions do not. Think it over carefully and be sure you research specifics of your chosen piercing. If you decide to go ahead with it, take care of yourself and keep the area clean and you will have a new surprise to show off as fast as you can say “ouch!’
