Archive for the 'Life Of Jewelry' Category

Get Some Great Eye-Openers Apropos this Season’s John Hardy Collection Here

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Think of how your partner’s eyes will light up if they open their present and find some lovely jewelry by John Hardy. A wide variety of designs has been crafted in sterling silver in almost any style you can think of. To top it all off, you can be quite confident that you won’t need to return any items when the holiday is through.

The History of the Watch

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

Before learning about watches you should be familiar with some of the terminology. The word horology has two meanings; it is the study or science of measuring time or the art of making clocks, watches, and devices for telling time.
Since the first appearance of man on the earth an effort has been made to […]

What You Need to Know for Selling Your Old Scrap Gold

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

1000 grams or more might be bought for 10% - 20% under but those are going to be carefully negotiated deals. They usually occur between buyers and people who buy from buyers. Individuals usually have less than 50 grams. Almost never more than 100 grams. But the good news is that gold […]

Wrist Watches - Short Summary of the History

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

From pocket watch to a fashion accessory. What was once, in the earliest years of portable watches, considered to be unsuitable for men and only for women, has grown nowadays into a fashion utensil that everybody has. Meanwhile, the wristwatch is no longer just a tool to tell which time it is. It is […]

Tritium Watches - They Glow in the Dark

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

Tritium is both naturally occurring and man-made. It is very useful for watch dials and other displays that can be read at night.
Tritium is a radioactive isotope of the element hydrogen. The chemical symbol for hydrogen is H. Tritium, symbol H3, occurs naturally in the atmosphere from the reaction of cosmic rays and air molecules. […]

Especially for Men - Titanium and Tungsten Jewelry

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

Jewelry has always been associated with beauty, making women the natural focal point for designs. However, jewelers have discovered that titanium and tungsten metals are especially suited for creating jewelry for men, it exemplifies their essence of strength and power. This quality is underscored by their use in industrial, military equipment and aerospace applications. The […]

Pearl Jewelry: The Epitome of Elegant Simplicity

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

Pearl jewelry catches attention because of its uncomplicated and serene elegance. It may seem like an oxymoron, but sometimes the simplest things are the ones that are the most attractive. A look at a simple pearl earring, a representative example of pearl jewelry, is enough to dispel all doubt.
In fact, for many kinds of pearl […]

Jewelry Shopping for Gifts, Hobbies, Symbolism and Health

Monday, January 5th, 2009

How else could humans accessorize themselves aside from wearing clothes and shoes? Also through jewelry, right? However, did you know that jewelry is not only used as accessories? Here are the other reasons as to why many don’t bother splurging some good dough over these often small yet grand in value items:
- as a sign […]

Diamond Stud Earrings: How to Determine the Best Fit

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

On the topic of fashion advice for women buying diamond stud earrings, there are some well kept secrets about the setting styles and how appropriate they are for fitting your ear. Depending on the setting, a diamond stud can either droop downward, or sit smartly forward on the ear lobe. It is a […]

Gold and Diamond Jewelry - What a Fabulous Way to Say “I Love You”

Sunday, December 21st, 2008

Over the past five years, I’ve changed the way I buy and give gifts. Once upon a time, I bought ‘needed’ gifts. I then progressed to ’should have’ gifts. Then I gave ‘you get it any way’ gifts. All of this obviously came from my theory about what others needed, wanted, […]