Bali is the world’s renowned tourist destination in Asia because of its scenery and beaches. Bali beads came from this beautiful and elegant place. Bali beads are made from oxidized 92.5% of sterling silver to come out as one of a kind piece of silver jewelry. Balinese artists who are expert in their craft have meticulously handcrafted the swirls and dots. As a sign of worship and praise to their God, the Balinese have regarded all art forms way back on 14^th century. And to show their acknowledgment to their Gods they made handcrafted beads with style and elegance.

Balinese people are faithful and dedicated to their belief and deeply rooted in their religion. You can also see it in their craftsmanship and dedication to their work. Bali beads are designed using bare hands that will definitely make you appreciate the designed handcrafted beads more. Continue reading ›

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White gold comes from a blend of gold and a part of metal called the palladium, silver or nickel. The white color comes from a plated rhodium. These metals also harden the gold to maintain its shape. White gold jewelry comes in both modern and classic design that can match your style and fashion. That is why it is a perfect choice when you are wearing a black dress or even an ordinary jean. And many people choose it instead of yellow gold because it looks neutral, fresher and modern. This jewelry comes with a reasonable price. To make a stunning piece of jewelry a wide variety of stones is used. Rose and yellow gold give a bolder and daring look. It is perfect for updating solitaire ring because it has a traditional look. A solitaire should be set in a white metal for a modern look. As it is less expensive than platinum or other metal and usually can be repaired more easily plus a perfect choice for those who are on budget.

White gold hit the jewelry scenes with a rage several years ago and been popular for generations. A square stone is used to create a sleek contemporary jewelry. Filigreed metal has antique look in contrast. In buying white gold, it is important to consider the process of taking care of it. This piece is easy to clean. Continue reading ›

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People want to know the different value of the Chinese style jewelry compared from what is found in the west. When you are a buyer, you have to be carefully considered the various kinds of jewelry. Head dresses, necklaces, pectoral, rings, bracelet, anklet, diadems, coin pendants are some of the option of the Chinese jewelry. Jade and diamond are often included in the practice of making ancient Chinese jewelry and gemstones in order to create a truly beautiful piece to admire. It has been said the story of the China’s jewelry industry is quite compelling.

5000 years, ago the established practice of jewelry making in China began. This practice is occurred during the Lungshanoid and Yangtze Middle Neolithic cultures. Slowly overtime the Chinese jewelry designs started to develop. There is different design and unusual motifs were employed. These had religious meaning and were traditionally used in Buddhist ceremonies. The very popular motifs in the earliest example of the Chinese jewelry are the dragon and the phoenix. This is the trends right now and has remained constant. For the Chinese the dragon symbol is a special one. The dragon symbolizes the universe and the nature. This symbol is often associated with longevity and wisdom. The “five –clawed” dragon is very interesting to be the symbol of Chinese emperor. The symbol of phoenix or fenghuang was the symbol of the empress on the other hand. Continue reading ›

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 Whether you are buying gold jewelry for yourself or for a loved one, making a decision on what and where to buy those fine jewelry can be tough. The gold jewelry is an item that you will treasure for the years to come – it may be for a lifetime. Hence, you will want to make the right decision. Below are some do’s and don’ts in buying gold jewelry.

Buy Gold in Your Trusted Jewelry Company

If you want to purchase a fine jewelry, you should buy them in trusted jewelry stores or from some online jewelers. You should not expect to find the best of jewelry at a company that offers everything – which means if that company also offers you some kitchen stuff. A specialist can help you out personally and can also provide a wider diversity of gold jewelry. Moreover, when you are searching through the internet, you should be particular in your searches and do research on the company profile before making a purchase. You must also check to see if the company is associated with a professional trade association such as the Jewelers of America (JA) or the online Better Business Bureau. Continue reading ›

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Tungsten is the only chemical compound found naturally on Earth.  When uncombined a steel- gray metal under standard conditions. It is also known to occur in bio-molecules from the third transition of the series of metal.  The symbol of the metal become W because the miners noticed the dense properties that described as “wolves devouring sheep”, initially referred to as wolfert or wolfram. Alex Fredrik Cronstedt, a Swedish chemist is the first person really studied. Scandinavia and Germany until this day refer this metal as wolfram.

There are three more landmark emerge, following the development of Tungsten. The first is in the late 1800s, which is the process of hardening steels and other metal. W. D. Coolidge discovers the second one in the early 1900s and it was producing malleable form of metal. And the last one is made by combining tungsten and cobalt, incited to tremendous growth of metal and said to be the creation of the hard metal of Tungsten. Continue reading ›

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 Compared with other known precious metal Palladium is not traditionally popular. Palladium is discovered by a British chemist, William Hyde Wollaston way back in 1803. He named this metal after the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom called “Pallas”. Palladium has similar chemical properties to the other metal in the group like iridium, ruthenium, platinum and azmium. It has the lowest melting point and the least dense. It does not tarnish in the air and has a steel white appearance. It readily diffuses through the heated metal and can absorb up to 900 times of its own weight in hydrogen when used in purification. Continue reading ›

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Emerald jewelry is usually in the color of bright green. It is a type of birthstone that represents the green color of spring with other lively colors available. The birthstone of this jewelry is May as the month of the celebration and rebirth. Emerald is perhaps the most famous green gemstones around the world which is green variety of beryl. Because of its beautiful color its scores an impressive 8 on the Mohs scale and has become one of the most valuable gemstones in the world. Emerald is known as the green beryl while the blue color is known as the aquamarine and yellow as heliodor. Continue reading ›

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Silver is a brilliant white metallic luster that can take a high degree polish. It is a monovalent coinage metal and very malleable and ductile. It has been prevented from being widely used in place of copper due to its greater cost. It has the highest electrical conductivity of all metals. Pure silver has the highest optical reflectivity and has the highest thermal conductivity among the metals. While, silver halides are remarkable for their ability to record a latent image and photosensitive. Silver can be tarnished when exposed to water or air but stable in pure water and air. Silver is very popular to jeweler who cannot afford to make pieces of gold because it is valuable and much cheaper. It is frequently used in more artistic jewelry pieces and has become very fashionable. Continue reading ›

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 It has been said that jewelry is one of the things that enhances the beauty of a person. For so many years, we cannot deny the fact that we are conscious of wearing jewelries, maybe in parties, weddings and even during our ordinary days. But then, there are also some persons said that jewelries are only for the adults. There is definitely no truth to it, simply because teens and other young women have also different tang when it comes to jewelries. At most times, they are more likely eye-catching wearing jewelries than the adults. Continue reading ›

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A finest amethyst has a hallmark of a deep violet hue, a gemstone of the quartz family. It is also associated with citrine, onyx, rose quartz and chalcedony. Amethyst considered a semi – precious stones and is generally the most valuable in the variety of quartz. People from ancient time to the Catholic Church have looked upon Amethyst with awe and splendor because they considered amethyst a treasure since ancient times. Below are some facts about Amethyst.

Amethyst comes in a various shades that ranging from clear white to purple. Colors of the Amethyst are specific to the region and the most sought is in the clear white and purple color. Continue reading ›

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