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   Pearl Jewelry - The Story of Pearl Hunters
[15/11/2010 3:00 am]
As long as pearl jewelry have been known to people, they have been a highly sought commodity for their beauty. It's only in recent times however that the industry has taken the hunt for the perfect pearl to a whole different level. Today, the shiny orbs that we see on in display in jewelry stores have actually almost always been grown in farms.

That's a far cry from the dangerous extraction and collection methods used before the invention of modern technology. In the past, not more than 100 years ago, the only way to retrieve pearls was by diving in lakes, floods and the ocean to pick them up, one at the time. The unfortunate divers who'se job it was to do this, were often poor and lured by the relative large sums they could get. The diver would sometimes have to dive as deep as 100 feet on one single breath of air. In order to preserve air and to stay submerged the longest, the divers would hold on to heavy stones on the way down.

Naturally, this dangerous activity was reserved for the desperate or the powerless - in many cases slaves or extremely poor peasents. Today, this method is all but obsolete in most places of the world. The cheaper cultured pearls have become popular and are many times the only pearls available to the consumer.

There are however still a few isolated areas that practice this old art of pearl diving. Some of the finest natural pearl speciments come from the gulf of Bahrain. Here, divers still risk their health to retrieve what are considered the top of the crop in the world. In fact, Bahrain wants no part of the sale of cultured pearls, banned from trade. Bahrain is one of the few places on earth that does an active job in trying to preserve the natural habitat and waters from pollution.

It's an interesting story and one that continues to fascinate buyers around the world. Somehow, the beauty of the pearl grows when it's been retrieved from the depth of the ocean.

   Buying Pearl Jewelry Without Being Ripped Off
[15/11/2010 2:57 am]
Buying pearl jewelry can be fun, exciting and confusing. Whether you're considering a gift of pearl jewelry for someone special or as a treat for yourself, take some time to learn the terms used in the industry. Here's some information to help you get the best quality pearl jewelry for your money, whether you're shopping in a traditional brick and mortar store or online.

Pearls

Natural or real pearls are made by oysters and other mollusks. Cultured pearls also are grown by mollusks, but with human intervention; that is, an irritant introduced into the shells causes a pearl to grow. Imitation pearls are man-made with glass, plastic, or organic materials.

Because natural pearls are very rare, most pearls used in jewelry are either cultured or imitation pearls. Cultured pearls, because they are made by oysters or mollusks, usually are more expensive than imitation pears. A cultured pearl's value is largely based on its size, usually stated in millimeters, and the quality of its nacre coating, which give it luster. Jewelers should tell your if the pearls are cultured or imitation. Some black, bronze, gold, purple, blue and orange pearls, whether natural or cultured, occur that way in nature; some, however, are dyed through various processes. Jewelers should tell you whether the colored pearls are naturally colored, dyed or irradiated.

Clams, oysters, mussels and many other mollusks with limy shells are known to produce pearls. But very few kinds yield gem pearls of jeweler's quality. The pearl is an abnormal growth of mother-of-pearl, or nacre, imbedded in the soft bodies of these shellfish. It is built up, layer upon layer, in the same way as nacre is added to the lining of the growing shell and always has the same color and luster. For example, over the country, hundreds of good-sized pearls are found each year in the oysters we eat. Unfortunately these have no commercial value regardless of whether they have been cooked or not because they are dull opaque white or purple like the shell of the parent oyster. In recent times almost all pearls of gem quality come from the oriental pearl oyster which has a bright shimmering translucent nacre.

A pearl starts growing when some irritating foreign substance such as a sand grain, bit of mud, parasite or other object becomes lodged in the shell-producing gland called the mantle. Pearls formed in the soft flesh where nacre can be added on all sides are most likely to be spherical and the most highly prized. By far the great majority are flattened or variously distorted and have little value. Size, color, luster and freedom from flaws are other essential qualities. Unlike other gems, such as diamonds, pearls have an average life of only about 50 years. In time the small amount of water in a pearl's make-up is lost and its surface cracks. Because they are mostly lime, necklaces which are worn often are injured by the acid secretions of the human skin.

   pearl earrings
[30/10/2009 4:18 am]
# Cheapest Laptops
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# Talk to a Free Online Psychic
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# Swarovski Jewelry
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# Cool Backgrounds
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# Swarovski Luxury Crystals
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# Free Online Psychic Horoscope
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# Broadband Speed Check
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# iPhone Apple
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# PC Vs Mac
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# Best PC Racing Game
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# Latest Gadgets in Technology
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# IPhone 3G and AT&T
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   coral jewelry
[30/10/2009 4:14 am]
If a traditional church ceremony followed by a sedate country club reception isn't exactly your style, consider an alternative venue. One of the most chic places to hold a wedding is in an urban loft setting. This is what you will need to know about how to coral jewelry throw a hip loft wedding, including décor, attire, catering, and more.

The first thing that is necessary is to find the perfect space. Lofts can be much harder to find than traditional wedding venues, so you will need to put on your detective hat. The easiest way to find a great loft space is to hire an event planner. This is a good idea in general for a wedding in an open space, as it will be helpful to have a professional to help you know what to do with the room. If you are hoping to find a loft on your own, you can try calling around to art galleries, photographers, and other artists who might have a space to rent. Before signing a contract, do some research into the safety of silver pearl jewelry the neighborhood, especially at night. "Up and coming" neighborhoods might not be the sort of place where you would want to invite your grandmother.

Once you have located the perfect loft, it is time to start filling it. The fun part about a blank slate is that you can be as creative as you like. Nix the traditional wedding decor in favor of elements that are unique, bold, and contemporary. One of the hottest trends in loft weddings is to have bright hip color schemes like crimson and lime. The white walls really call out for some color in your flowers, candles, and linens.

An important thing to consider is how to divide up the loft for good flow throughout the event. In general, you will need to have a separate area for the ceremony and the food. Lofts often are completely open, so you may need to create these divisions through creative use of furniture, fabric, and foliage. Your guests should enter into the ceremony area, and proceed from there to cultured pearl jewelry cocktails. You never want the guests to see the reception area first, as it takes away from the big reveal (not to mention that there will probably be caterers and other vendors setting up in that space).

Speaking of caterers, it is important to select one that has experience working in alternative spaces. Before you put a deposit on a loft, check out the kitchen facilities, and make sure that they are adequate. It often works better to have a cocktail and appetizer reception instead of a formal seated dinner. Stations tend to work well for loft weddings, as well. They give you a chance to showcase a wide variety of trendy and interesting cuisines, and since the chef can cook right at the station, the size of the kitchen becomes less of freshwater pearl beads an issue.

Naturally, the bride will want to find a wedding gown that is as hip as her loft venue. Most brides will opt for chic styles with a sexy edge to them. Bridal gowns made from flowing silk charmeuse look right at home in an urban loft, especially when paired with dazzling crystal jewelry. Modern pieces of crystal bridal jewelry like long stiletto earrings are the ideal complement to a slinky gown.

A loft wedding allows you to akoya pearl beads be as creative as you like. You can really put the wide open space to good use by putting your personal stamp on it. A contemporary loft can be the perfect place to create your dream wedding.

   cultured freshwater pearl
[30/10/2009 4:10 am]
Why we love fashion jewelry?

Fashion jewelry, also referred to as costume jewelry, is a fun and inexpensive way to express your individual style. Its low cost composition means that it is easy to get your moneys worth of use out of it and allows for a much greater variety of bolder, attention grabbing styles and colors that can be mixed and matched according to cultured freshwater pearl your mood or wardrobe.

Caring for your fashion jewelry

Although fashion jewelry doesn't require much of an investment, it is still important to get the most bang for your buck by taking proper care of your costume jewelry by following a few simple steps:

- NEVER allow fashion jewelry to single strand necklace come in contact with oils, soaps, perfumes, or any harsh chemicals which can fade or even ruin the item.

- ALWAYS remove jewelry before sports, swimming, exercising, washing hands, showering, cleaning, doing laundry, or applying lotions or creams.

- NEVER store jewelry wet. Always dry with a soft cloth before storing.

- When cleaning, be gentle! Use a soft toothbrush and jewelry cleaner that specifically states that it is safe for twisted pearl necklace costume jewelry. Make sure it does not contain acid, alcohol, or ammonia. Only use jewelry cleaner as directed. DO NOT over scrub.

- Store jewelry in a plastic ziploc bag or soft jewelry pouch away from other objects and jewelry items to avoid scratching.

- Store jewelry in a clean, dry, cool, not cold place away from heat and dust.

- Use a jewelry cloth for buffing.

- Regularly check for loose stones.

Fashion jewelry typically consists of three elements:

1. A base alloy such as brass, nickel, aluminum, tin or a combination of metals that has been altered to resemble more precious metals such as silver, gold, or platinum. This is achieved by a variety of methods including:

· tone: Have you ever heard of multi-strand necklaces fashion jewelry that is referred to as silver or gold tone? This means just what the name implies. Tone refers to the color of the metal only. Gold and silver tone jewelry are silver and gold in color but contain no actual gold or silver.

· electroplating: This is probably the most common method. In this process an electric current is used to deposit a thin layer, as little as 2 micro inches (a micro inch is one millionth of an inch) onto the base alloy metal which is immersed in a salt bath solution of the precious metal that will be used to plate the object.

· layering: This method also utilizes the process of electroplating. However, the plated object is immersed for a longer period of time allowing for a much thicker layer of precious metal to be deposited. Layered gold or silver consists of approximately 20-50 micro inches of gold or silver. Although it doesn't sound like much. This thicker layer results in a much more durable, longer lasting jewelry piece.

· overlay: This method utilizes heat rather than electricity to combine the base metal with the precious metal to form a new alloy. This creates a permanent bond between the metals which creates jewelry that can be as durable and long lasting as the real thing with proper care. Gold overlay jewelry is also sometimes referred to as gold filled. It is generally safer for sensitive skin than costume jewelry made by other methods.

· Technibond: This is considered to be one of the most desirable methods of gold plating because it uses a full 40 micro inches of 14kt gold over .925 sterling silver rather than a typical base alloy. It is the best of both worlds.

· vermeil: This is the top of the line in gold plating. This method uses as much as 100 micro inches of gold over .925 sterling silver and as you can expect is also a bit pricier. It may be worth it for someone looking for something closer to the real thing without paying the exorbitant price for solid gold.

2. Man made stones such as cubic zirconia, crystals, rhinestone, glass, or epoxy are the second component of most fashion jewelry The most popular of which is cubic zirconia because of its physical characteristics. It is used to create simulated versions of precious gemstones such as diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. Its sparkly appeal and inexpensive price tag allow for much larger, more glitzy fashion pieces that instantly attract attention. Colored glass can also be used to simulate precious stones and faux pearls. Rhinestone and crystal jewelry is also popular because of its glitzy appeal and color choices. Epoxy and acrylic are plastics that is often used to make inexpensive bead jewelry.

Although typical fashion jewelry consists of man made stones sometimes natural crystals and semiprecious stones such as pearls, topaz, black opal, amethyst, or peridot is used to provide a more fine jewelry appeal.

3. Fashion jewelry may also consist of unusual materials such as wood, stone, and shell which can be either natural or colored.

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