There is a rich body of myth, legend and folklore surrounding the gemstones that are found in gold jewelry. Let’s take a look at the qualities that are associated with the most popular gemstones.
Amethyst
The word “amethyst” is derived from the Greek word “not to intoxicate” and this led to the belief that drinking wine from […]
Diamonds and gold are precious materials and after investing so much in purchasing them, it is important to clean them in a way that will retain and enhance their original beauty. If you are not sure about how to do it, I would like to present some basic maintenance tips for diamond and gold jewelry.
Hand […]
People have been wearing gems and gemstones for thousands of years, and these gemstones are usually associated with many widely held beliefs and with folkloric knowledge. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular gemstones and see what beliefs they are associated with.
Coral
This gem is thought to protect it’s wearer against magic spells […]
Diamonds are the glamorous stones that decorate the finest jewelry in the world, but just what exactly are diamonds? How are they formed? Where are they found? If you are curious about these questions then read on because I would like to share with you the most important facts about diamonds.
First of all, diamonds are […]
Which gold or silver jewelry settings are most durable? Which gold or silver jewelry clasps are most secure and which are the easiest to manipulate? How long is a gold choker necklace? If you can understand jewelry terms and jewelry components, it is easier to buy the right jewelry when shopping for gold or silver […]
Diamonds are small, easily transportable and command high prices. These characteristics have made diamonds a good source of funds for coup leaders in.
Africa and elsewhere. These smuggled diamonds have been labeled “conflict diamonds” and many consumers are wary about using a product that they think may be related to the suffering of innocent people.
However, before […]
During the 14th and 15th centuries jewelry became an important feature for both male and female attire.
In the first half of the 15th century jewels composed of enameled gold figures, flowers, and foliage modeled in high relief were frequently mixed with clusters of pearls to create stunning ornaments.
The influence of the Spanish court set a […]
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Gold, platinum and silver rings offer variety different settings. Before you go out and buy an engagement ring, wedding ring or other ring, take a look at this brief guide to the various ring prong settings that are currently available.
Engagement Ring Settings
The prong setting, also called a claw setting, is the most commonly used setting.
The […]
Humankind has long been fascinated by the beauty of gold and since the earliest days of civilization gold has been used to adorn us in the form of jewelry. Let’s take a look at how gold jewelry has been used in the various parts of the world during the last five thousand years.
The Sumerian Civilization, […]