Fashion Jewelry

Jewelry for long lasting friendship and companionship..

The word tourmaline comes from the great combination of two Sinhalese words namely “tura” and “mali” which means “stone of many colors”.  The variety of tourmaline is distinguished due to the predominant chemical composition of each one; for example, black tourmalines have more iron in it, brown tourmalines have more magnesium, pink or rubellite and green tourmalines have more alkali, and many more. 

The reason why pink tourmaline rings are now considered to be outstanding choice for couples who are about to wed is due to its mystical and symbolic significance.  Pink tourmalines are believed to help both a long lasting friendship and companionship and of course, an enduring love that would stand the test of time – pink tourmaline stones will also balance the conscious and the subconscious mindset of a person. 

The fact is, multicolored tourmalines are already established as the anniversary gemstone for the 8^th year of marriage between couples.

Another reason is because it’s cheaper than diamonds, gold or platinum rings.  It is a semi precious stone yet still tourmalines are widely appreciated by lots of jewelry enthusiasts because of the variety of colors available to choose from. 

The color is also dependent on how a certain tourmaline stone is being treated; if you undergo a pink tourmaline under heat treatment it is likely to end up darker and more vibrant in color. The ruby like tourmalines – deep and clean pink – is really charmingly desirable.

 Wedding jewelry such as diamond rings and gold rings can be quite expensive and there are only for those people who can afford them,  if both of you are saving money for other causes, then buying these types of rings may be inconvenient and impractical for you.  Platinum rings, on the other hand, may be the hardest and the most expensive metal, but durability is nothing when it comes to the aesthetic qualities of pink tourmaline rings. 

Always remember that the main symbolic significance of a wedding ring itself is to remind you that it is a symbol of committed love – the traditional symbol that the love between two people is unbreakable, everlasting love and friendship and enduring companionship.

Mourning Jewelry

There seems to be jewelry for every occasion. There is jewelry for weddings and special styles from different countries. Jewelery for parties and jewelry for dancing and items just for babies and youngsters. What you may not have heard about yet is mourning jewelry. Not so new on the scene but staging a comeback is jewelry you wear when you have lost a loved one or are in mourning for some reason.

Mourning jewelry is apparently all the rage right now, and with vampire chic taking over our pop culture – from Twilight to True Blood – it’s no wonder. So what is mourning jewelry exactly? Let’s get into some more details. The first examples of mourning jewelry were found in Europe in the 15th and 16th centuries. Black and white enameled heads or skulls were often set into both rings and brooches and worn to indicate a period of mourning after the death of a loved one. This type of jewelry became most popular in England with Queen Victoria after the premature death of Prince Albert in December 1861. Black jewelry soon became a must-have accessory, as thousands of Brits sympathized with their grieving Queen. So, the Brits made it most popular during the mourning over the death of Prince Albert?

In the United States the use of mourning jewelry increased with the outbreak of the Civil War, which included the emergence of hair jewelry – lopped off locks given to loved ones by soldiers who went off to war, often worn as pendants or in closed lockets. Today, mourning jewelry is making a comeback, with young designers like Anna Schwamborn from London designing a range of styles made with the hair and cremated ashes of loved ones mixed with black bone china. Her “Mourning Objects” collection includes a rosary, necklace and a watch chain tear catcher, among other styles. Does this sound a bit grotesque? Macabre? It is, actually. But don’t let that stop you from joining in on the trend. Hopefully, you won’t have to lose a loved to to take part.

It does seem  a bit sick, for example, to put the ashes of someone you knew in a locket around your neck? This is most likely against the beliefs of some religions that consider the dead body to be sacred and not a form of adornment. Pieces of hair may not be so controversial and are often kept in lockets or jewelry boxes as keepsakes of people both living and passed away. Rings and pendants having skulls and blood and spiders on them is something more for the younger set with a passion for the dead and legends and stories of love and death and the undead. As vampires and other creatures continue to entertain and intrigue, there will always be those that take it further and dress in black, have tattoos and other piercings made to their bodies to join a crowd of death worshipers.

Whatever your interest or motivation, now could be the time to embrace the trend. If you are wearing mourning jewelry because you are truly in mourning, you have our deepest sympathy.

Jewelry for your Wedding Day – what to wear!

There are so many more choices today even than when your mother got married. Take your time and make choices that fit you. After all, you’re only going to do this once!

You have choices of: rhinestones, diamonds, Cubic Zirconia (CZ), Swarovski crystals, Austrian crystals, and more.

Start with your favorite piece, whether it’s a necklace, tiara, bracelet, earrings or something else. Something you just fall in love with defines your taste. If it’s right for your gown, then build around it with the rest of your choices. There are so many options out there – you won’t need to compromise.

If you’re one of the bridesmaids, you’ll do well to compliment and follow the bride. Of course be sure to be understated when compared with her choices – it’s her day, not yours – yet.

Not sure what works with your gown?

Compliment a white gown with white pearls and silver. Off white looks good with ivory pearls or light gold or silver. A champagne gown looks best with dark ivory/champagne and gold accents. Clear stones can work with all colors, but make sure they don’t get lost in the background. Jewelry that can’t be seen often needn’t be worn at all.

Some more Tips

There are no hard and fast rules here. Each person is so unique – that’s what makes dressing up for this occasion so much fun!

Simple dresses with deep necklines allow larger necklaces.

Pearls are traditionally safe, but be picky and don’t use them as an easy solution. Do they actually fit well?

Gowns with high necklines allow no necklace or a colorful choice. If no necklace is chosen, the earrings become instantly more important.

What pattern is used in your dress? Is it fine detail? Is there no detail? You will do well to compliment – usually by copying – the overall patterns found on your dress. Elaborate or ornate dresses usually call for complex patterns in your jewelry. As: ‘the simple calls for simple’.

Remember to make sure your hairstyle and veil work well with the jewelry, and vice-versa.

Be sure your earrings are a compliment to your necklace and not trying to make a different statement.

Bracelets are more often than not unneeded. If you choose to wear one, be sure it does not draw attention from the dress.

Gloves make a different statement than a bracelet.

If you are a bridesmaid and the Bride has selected your jewelry set, all the better.

If you are the Bride selecting what will be worn, consider the following.

Remember to start with your dress and style, then think about how your bridesmaids can be best accentuated.

Consider what colors they are wearing or what standards you have set. You may even want to try out with each of them what will work best both in the context of your wedding and what works best for them and their appearance.

You’ll do better by considering each of their complexions and body types and helping them to look their best as opposed to making them all look the same.

With your Wedding Jewelry carefully chosen and your Bridesmaids each looking stunning, you’ll have a happy and beautiful wedding party. Now, what about the groom?

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Pearl Necklaces

For years and years, pearl necklaces were worn on the necks of millions of wives. Known for their elegance and simple beauty, pearls are also considered by the ancient tradition to be a sign of long life and prosperity. This makes pearl necklaces not only the perfect touch to any dress, but also the desire for the perfect carrier.