Natural jewelry, also known as organic jewelry, is the epitome of simplicity, originality, and uniqueness. The fashion world embraces natural jewelry, mostly made from nature’s elements. Organic jewelry symbolizes Earth’s …
I am a man of reason, culture, and science. I hold to no religion and subscribe to none of the New Age movements currently circulating in the world. But I …
Sure, there are times when silver jewelry does not go with blonde hair, which I want to highlight first and foremost. However, for the most part, silver goes hand in …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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, …
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 …
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 …