All diamonds are essentially rocks. They were formed over time (and we’re talking millions of years here). And n their raw form…well, they look like rocks. It takes a jeweler to take that raw diamond and turn it into a beautiful stone that sparkles and glitters and gleams. Today, the cut is considered to be …
The earring gun is loaded, it’s aimed at the tiny dot on the earlobe, and then it hits me. Why do we wear earrings? It seems to be so socially accepted nowadays that we don’t even question it anymore. Well, I am on a mission to find reasons to wear earrings. One of the first …
The jewelry industry is a glittering market that attracts people from all walks of life, of all income levels. If it sparkles, if it shines, if it adds color, it’s captivating. Whether you’re shopping for an important piece of jewelry like an engagement ring or a fun little trinket for your wrist, online jewelry stores …
A nose ring can add a little excitement to your face, a little edginess, a little style. You can use it to bring color to your look or to send out a certain vibe. But before you can wear a nose ring that looks great, you’re going to have to find the nose ring size …
Nose rings are part of an age-old tradition and have been worn by people all over the world in different cultures for religious, cultural, and aesthetic reasons. South Africa’s Berber and Beja tribe wore nose jewels to indicate their wealth. The larger the nose jewel, the wealthier the family. In ancient India, nose rings were …
Rings have been worn as personal decoration since the days of ancient Egypt. They have been used as a sign of power, love, school affiliation, political association and personal style, to name just a few of its meanings. But all rings have one thing in common: if you’re going to wear them, they have to …
Rings date back nearly 5,000 years since it is believed that the ancient Egyptians were the first ones to exchange rings that were made of leather or woven reeds to express their love and devotion for one another. They were shaped in a circle, as they are now since a circle is seen as a …
Emeralds can be traced back to Upper Egypt in 2000 BC. Greek miners gave the gems they retrieved to Cleopatra and through time, emeralds have become known as a symbol of love and truth, the gemstone of the Goddess of Love and Hope, Venus. The emeralds that most people seek out to purchase are a …
Diamonds shine brightly. They catch the light and capture our attention. We are pulled into the sparkle. Perhaps I am the only one, but I do not think so. The magic of a diamond still catches even those that may not be interested in wearing a diamond. If you want the best diamond you can …
To be honest, “statement” earrings sounds a bit like some kind of marketing term. Seriously, statement earrings? The first time you heard it, you probably scoffed. But now, the phrase is incredibly common. It’s pretty much everywhere these days. Basically, statement earrings are simply noticeable earrings that stand out. And if you’re wearing them properly, …
Okay, there are two approaches to the question “what are viable wedding ring alternatives?” The first approach is to seek out non-ring options. That’s the avenue we take as you’ll see below. We came up with many great ways to symbolize your commitment without sealing the deal with exchanging wedding bands. The other approach is …
The clasp is often overlooked but it’s a very important part of the jewelry. The style of the clasp has also been used to identify just how old a piece of jewelry is. Some of the earliest styles were used throughout the Victorian era. When undertaking some craft projects, identifying the right types of clasps …
Lip piercing is widely practiced all over the world by different ethnic tribes. Malawi’s Makololo female tribe members wear lip plates called Palele in their upper lips for beauty. The female members of the Saras-Djinjas tribe, on the other hand, insert lip plates up to 24 cm in diameter in both lips as a betrothal …
The history of nose piercing travels back to 4,000 years ago and started in the Middle East to India. It took thousands of years before the practice became common in the Western world. In the Middle East and Africa’s Berber and Beja tribes, men gave gifts of golden nostril rings to their future wives as …
The word “bracelet” comes from the Greek word “brachile” which means “of the arm.” The Greek soldiers wore these armbands which are made of leather and embellished with gold, silver, and gemstones. The original term into the Old French word “bracel” and when women started wearing smaller versions of these, they called them “bracelets.” While …
Toronto’s Ira Carlin a.k.a. The Earring Doctor invented the earring back plastic disc in 1984. Known as “Le Disc,” this plastic backing caused an online debate in 2015 on whether it should be worn off the earrings. Carlin himself settled the Great Earring Debate when he clarified that people should “leave it on.” The plastic …
The earliest types of necklaces were made from organic materials such as shells, teeth, and bone beads. Ethnic necklaces made of precious organic materials like coral were meant to display the woman’s or her family’s wealth and are usually worn during courting rituals or at weddings. Necklaces became part of both men and women’s dress …
Only diamonds are harder than rubies. Rubies are rare. When not red, it’s a sapphire. Rubies are striking gemstones. Like diamonds, they are cut in a variety of shapes and facets. They can also not be cut and instead polished smooth, which is a cabochon ruby. Also like diamonds, you can buy synthetic rubies. However, …
Earrings were first worn by men as early as the Bronze Age when a 5,000-year-old Iceman mummy in the Italian Alps was discovered with a 7-11 mm diameter earlobe piercing. Warriors in the Persian Empire during the Achaemenid dynasty (550-330 BC) wore earrings while seamen pierced their earlobes after journeying across the world or crossing …
Of all the things that people wear, jewelry has a special significance. More than any other item you can put on, jewelry is used to show your status, convey messages and give other people information about you. After all, a single glance at your hand can tell a person if you are engaged, married or …
For the longest time, pearls have been seen as a symbol of beauty, grace, and purity. Pearls are the gemstones that often get passed down from grandmothers to their daughters and then to their daughter’s daughter, but lately, they have are being used in modern fashion. There are many variations and types of pearls available …