> Good sized holes (so can use a stronger thread) Evenly shaped beads (as appropriate) If the beads are being sold in a 16″ strand — I make sure it is 16″ — not 14″ or 15″ if possible. Look for the best quality stone (if buying real stones) Make sure beads are not cracked [...]
> A cut can give the gemstone a certain shape, bringing out its luster and color. Gemstone Cuts‘Faceting’ is how a gemstone cutter shapes the gem. This is a fundamental to cutting gemstones. Here are the most common gemstone shapes used by experts: antique cushion, round brilliant cut, oval cut, baguette, octagon cut, square cut, [...]
>The word sapphire originated from the Green word “sappheiros”, meaning blue. Because of this, during much of the ancient world all blue gemstones were referred to as sapphires, even if they were technically different gems. The irony is that, as mentioned above, sapphires come in colors other than blue. Sapphires are actually the same mineral [...]
>Why Cleaning is NecessaryDiamond jewelry accumulates dirt and oil buildup after a while. This buildup comes from hand lotions, hair styling products, dust, and even perspiration. If you never clean your diamond jewelry, the buildup will only get worse and will finally turn into gunk on the back of your jewelry or stone. The buildup [...]
>1. Before you start cleaning jewelry always do a quick visual check to see if there are any loose or damaged gemstones; cracked or broken metal; bent or warped prongs/tips; discolored or pitting metal. You would not want to cause any further damage. 2. Jewelry should be removed before showering or cleaning. A film can [...]
>The gemstone used in December birthstone jewelry is the turquoise, a bluish green stone which is a phosphate of copper and aluminum. It’s a rare stone that has been used in decorative work and jewelry for many thousands of years and was worn from approximately 6000 B.C. by the Egyptians. It was a prized gem [...]
>Sapphire is one of the most precious and expensive stone. Corundum is the scientific name of Sapphire. Probably when you think about sapphire you think about the shades of blue color but it is more likely than that you even can see wide range of shades from navy to white blue. And their cost and [...]
> The Satya Paul Design Studio, a company with roots in the early stages of India’s fashion industry, displayed the most expensive necktie in the world at a fashion show aptly titled “Cultural Ties” in Mumbai on October 29th, 2003. Tied around the neck of bollywood film star Salman Khan, this unique tie is made [...]
>Stuart Weitzman’s Ruby Slippers $1.2 millionBased on their namesake footwear from The Wizard of Oz, these extravagant slippers were designed for the 2003 Oscars. Unfortunately, they were never worn due to the solemn mood of the times. They are studded with 642 Burma rubies weighing in at 123.33 carats. The settings are made of half [...]
>Chocolate pearls are often described as exquisite and exotic pieces which are cultured to perfection. Most manufacturers source chocolate pearls from Tahiti and Hawaii, where some of the world’s largest cultivators of pearls can be found. These pearls are either sourced from fresh waters or the South Sea or saltwater. Hence, they are classified as [...]
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