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Make Your Own Jewelry Stand for Your Ruby Rings

Stevie Wonder — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:49:03 +0000

As a proud owner of ruby jewelry, you know how important it is to safeguard your precious gems. Ruby rings, bracelets, and earrings can become damaged easily when they are carelessly stored away in a drawer or box. The smart way to store your fine jewelry is to use a jewelry stand. A stand can make it easier to locate your favorite pieces, while also helping you to avoid the need for a lengthy period of untangling knotted chains and bands. With a little thought, you can even make your own stand.

Cup holders are perfect

When most people see a cup holder – or mug tree, they automatically think of coffee cups. The jewelry enthusiast should see this item and think of how it could be used as a jewelry stand! With its many sturdy arms, a cup tree can easily accommodate necklaces, bracelets, and anklets. Some of the metal holders have arms that are small enough to serve as ring holders as well. You may even have one of these in your home already, just waiting for you to store your ruby rings and other jewelry.

Wall displays

A cork board can quickly become a jewelry stand if you put a little creativity into the process. Rings, necklaces, and bracelets can all be held up by the push pins, while a length of string –a shoelace for example – can be suspended across the top of the board for hanging earrings.

Of course, there are any number of other items that could work just as well, if you don’t want to spend the money to buy a new jewelry stand for your ruby rings and other precious gems and metals. The important thing is that, no matter which option you select, you create a stand that makes you happy with the way your jewelry is being displayed.

Pear Shaped Engagement Rings for the Bride To Be

Stevie Wonder — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:42:05 +0000

Women love jewelry and they definitely love diamonds. Perhaps the saying is true that diamonds are girl’s best friend. Most brides nowadays choose princess cut diamonds for their engagement ring but there is one kind of engagement ring which may not be well admired before but it certainly is becoming in style today. The pear shaped engagement rings are gaining in style today. It definitely exudes beauty and elegance to those who wears it.

It is also known as tear drop, the top of the diamond is round and the bottom narrows to a point. Many women wonder the best direction to wear their pear diamond that is set perpendicular to the ring. But the most ideal thing is to wear it with the point toward the fingernails, that way it will make your fingers look longer.

When you choose one, make sure to find a best quality pear shaped diamond. Find for a regularity Pear shaped, it should be cut equally on both sides all the way to the point where the point should be sharp and it should be set in a v-shaped prong. Regular pear shaped rings have four prongs but if the diamond is too big then it should have six prongs. Just ensure too that the four good quality of a diamond (cut, color, grade and clarity) is present.

Pear shaped is not just exclusive for rings but it can be found in other types of jewelry like earrings, or necklaces where its central stone is a pear shaped diamonds. A lovely set of pear shaped earrings and necklaces make a wonderful gift for special occasions. Sometimes gem stones are also cut in pear shape with small diamonds in the side. These engagements rings with its accompanying jewelry will certainly be appreciated by most brides to be.

You can always shop for pear shaped engagement rings online. Check out the so many websites that provides you with a full range of jewelry to choose from. Besides shopping for it online brings a lot of benefits, you can compare prices and you get big discounts on the item. You have a wide variety of styles to choose from and kind of stone for your ring. That is one advantage when you shop online, they have a large inventory compared to shopping in your jewelry shop. And best thing of all, you can customize your rings to give it some personal touch. Another option is getting cushion cut engagement rings which you can find at jewelry stores as well as online.

Making Jewelry Your Business

Stevie Wonder — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:06:05 +0000

Now here is a good Business to start from home. Making jewelry is just a great and creative thing to do and if you are good at it why not make some extra money with it. There is all sorts off jewelry that you can make there is:

Beading
Wire wrapping
Fine silver (Metal clay)
Polymer Clay
Silver smiting

Or you can combine them like Wire wrapping with the beads or make your own beads with polymer clay. Metal clay with beads and polymer clay. There are so many things that you can create, and just let your creative side come out. Jewelry will never go out of style and every women has to have it, there many ways that you can go about selling your jewelry, you can have home parties, you can rent a booth at your local swap meat, sell it on your own website, have yard sales and what ever other way you can think off. There will be a minimal start up cost, you will have to get all the materials you need to get started but you can buy a little at the time and start getting together a small inventory. When you start selling your jewelry you want have a little collection on hand because the worth thing that can happen is that people will like your stuff and you don’t have enough. Keep good notes on the pieces you create because there will always be one that sells the best, no piece will ever be alike that’s the great part about making your own jewelry but at least you can make some very close if you see that one sells better then another piece. Find out from your City what the business license and sales tax requirements are. This is a great home based business to start and you can do it from you kitchen table. What better way is there to start your own Legitimate Home based Business.

Mens Dog Tag Necklaces: Perfect Gift For The Man In Your Life

Stevie Wonder — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:43:05 +0000

Customizable dog tag necklaces have crossed over to the fashion mainstream. They are not only used in the military. They are now also used a lot in mens fashion. Men’s fashion has expanded its horizon. These necklaces help to add a simple touch to the wearer’s outfit, and it makes them feel more masculine. They are also really good gift items to give to a friend or loved one. They can be personalized in an array of ways to fit the person you are shopping for. Necklaces are no longer only just for women. Men as well can wear these necklaces and not feel like they are less masculine because they are wearing them.

These necklaces were used in the military to identify the soldiers. Now they are used to add style to a man’s normal outfit. Men can now wear these necklaces and feel masculine wearing them instead of feeling like girl because they are wearing a necklace. These necklaces can be customized to fit any type of person. They can be engraved with names, pictures, or even have the normal engraving with your name, address, and sometimes your phone number. They are also great gift items. They can be personalized to fit the person you are shopping for. If he likes sports, then you can have his favorite sports team pictured on the front. If he likes skulls, then get him skulls on his necklace. These necklaces come with a wide variety of things that can be placed on them. You can give the person that you are shopping for something unique and simple that you made them and make them feel special because it was customized for them only.

Many people, mostly men, worry that necklaces will decrease their masculinity. These necklaces are worn by everybody and have no bearing on gender. Your masculinity will not be questioned. You make these necklaces as masculine as you want them. They are also sold at an affordable price. You do not have to worry about spending and arm and a leg over something that the person or yourself may or may not like. This is an item that most people enjoy getting, and it is very affordable. You can buy them a necklace that has meaning to it without paying a hefty price to obtain it. It only gets pricey when you add diamonds or various jewels to the item. These necklaces can also be sold in various types of metals. You do not have to worry about your necklace turning your neck green because it is fake. The necklaces are stainless steel and can be changed if the person is allergic to certain metals. These necklaces can also fit a variety of neck sizes. They can be in small, medium, or long.

Given the variety you can find in mens dog tag necklaces, they truly make a great and fashionable gift for the men in your life.

How to Clean Your Wooden Jewelry Box

Stevie Wonder — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:09:03 +0000

A jewelry box is a necessary item for properly storing and protecting your collection and it certainly does a better job than just storing your pieces in small cardboard boxes or placing your them in your top dresser drawer. A jewelry box allows you to properly organize your items, protects it from tangling and scratching and keeps it in a clean environment away from dust and dirt. However, over time even the interior of a jewelry box will collect dust and dirt and will need to be cleaned in order to ensure that your jewelry stays clean and does not lose its luster. Additionally, the exterior of the box may need some care also in order to maintain its appearance.

If you have a wooden jewelry box that needs to be cleaned here are some tips on how to properly accomplish that.

Remove all the jewelry from the wooden jewelry box. You do not want the cleaning products to come in contact with any of your pieces of jewelry since it could harm or tarnish them.
Start by turning the box upside down and getting all of the loose dirt and dust out. Be careful to make sure none of the drawers or other pieces fall out during this process and cause further damage.
Use a can of compressed air or a blow dryer with a setting of no heat to blow out any remaining loose dirt or dust. Be careful not to get to close to the box when spraying so that you do not damage the lining due to the force of the canned air or blow dryer. Another option is to use a small vacuum like those created for computer keyboards.
If there is dust or dirt remaining, use a moist cotton swap to remove additional dirt or dust from the corners.
If your jewelry box has grooves between cushions to store your rings, a moist cotton swab can also be used to get between the cushioned compartments and clean them out further.
To clean the wood on the outside of the box, use a damp cloth and wipe the entire exterior of the box thoroughly and be sure to dry it off with a dry cloth. It is also possible to use a commercial dusting product such as Pledge.
If the wood is starting to look dry and weathered, you may even want to spruce it up and give it a bit of shine with a product such as Orange Oil or other similar product.
If the box has any glass windows, doors or mirrors the best way to clean them is with a glass cleaner such as Windex. However, spray the Windex or glass cleaner onto the paper towel and not directly onto the glass. If you spay directly onto the glass then some cleaner may splash onto the wood which will cause it to dry out faster in those spots.
Before replacing your jewelry, check to see that all hinges and screws are tight. If not, now is the time to tighten them. Additionally, take note and see if any other repairs are necessary such as reattaching (gluing) any internal liners.
Once everything has been cleaned, you may put all your jewelry back. This is also a great time to reorganize your jewelry collection.

Big Sur jade – A type of Nephrite

Stevie Wonder — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:52:04 +0000

A time in the past, which seems like an whole other lifetime ago, I found my first piece of jade on the coast of Big Sur, California. Now, years later, I am still as fascinated by this mystical stone as I was when I touched my first piece.

Big Sur jade is a variety of nephrite jade, which is the same stone which the Chinese have revered for thousands of years. This stone has some amazing qualities. Though it is one of the hardest to break stones in the world it can have translucent properties where you can actually see straight through it.

Another property of this type of nephrite is that it is porous and can take on a mineral content of the surrounding soils it can be found in. This is what makes the amazing “vulcan” jade, a type of jade which oxidizes from the surrounding iron content of the soil which shows up in the colors of red, orange and yellow. These colors are contained in a small layer around the stone, where you can often see the greens or blues of the jade beneath. The vulcanized areas of the jade can also have some chatoyancy, much like a tigers eye.

Big Sur also has another type of amazing jade, Pacific Blue. Though nephrite jade from this area can come in almost every color one in particular is the vivid blues of this unique specimen. Blue jade is rare and can often be costly.

Black jade also appears in this area which has a high graphite content (the mineral used in pencils) and when there is a high enough content in the piece it can appear black, though thin parts of the piece which are translucent will have a green glow.

Lastly, but definitely not least, is the every popular and unique bubble jade. Nodes or bubbles of jade form in a softer mineral, serpentine, and appear as bubble gum. The color is usually white but can vary.

The amazing thing about looking for Big Sur jade is that you can find this jade on the coastline, with dramatic views of the Santa Lucia mountain range looking over you. There is nothing like finding a perfect, sea polished gemstone on the beach.

Jade from Big Sur is among the highest quality nephrite found in the world and can range in price depending in the piece.

Big Sur jade jewelry can be found online, or you can always visit the beautiful Big Sur coast and look for a piece yourself, who knows, you might just find a flawless and priceless gemstone.

Reasons Why Women Love Silver Jewelry

Stevie Wonder — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 18:11:04 +0000

There are many ways to accent one’s outfit and jewelry is one of the most used accessories that can enhance one’s appearance. There are different types, styles, shapes, designs and sizes of jewelry and it can either be gold or silver. One favorite type of jewelry is the bangle however compared to gold bangles; the silver bangle jewelry is now more in demand not only because you can wear it anytime but also because of its reasonable price. Silver jewelry is definitely making its mark today in the market specially designs made from sterling silver.

There are various reasons why they are popular but the ultimate common reason is because it is affordable thus making it possible for the majority of the women to collect more pieces. This in turn gives them the freedom to mix and match their various outfit collection for any occasion. These pieces may be affordable but those with high quality of silver content will make a good investment.

Silver jewelry is versatile that it can be used by any age bracket to complement and enhance their appearance. Sterling silver most especially because of its quality in material stands out because of its shiny luster giving a very glamorous appearance.

This piece of jewelry speaks of being stylish as well as elegance and sophistication. It is cool and unique to wear this type of jewelry thus another reason why women love to wear them. It makes them feel relax as well.

Another reason why women love this type of jewelry is because although they may tarnish in time it can be taken off using tarnish cleaners and you don’t have to bring them to jewelry shops just to have them cleaned. It speaks of its durability that can be passed on from generation onto the next generation.

And the last common reason is because of the variety in shapes, intricate or simple designs, custom and personalized styles, sizes – no limit of its creations is why they are so loved by women.

Jewelry in general does not only speak of styles and shapes and such but also it speaks of ones attitude or a way of making a statement to society. It is a permanent type of complement to one’s dress up thus jewelry always is important to women. To women, jewelry is significant in enhancing their appearance a perfect timeless peace that will always be a worthy investment to all.

Discover Invicta Men’s Watches

Stevie Wonder — Sun, 23 May 2010 20:48:04 +0000

In today’s world, we are quick to judge people and if we feel we are better than them, we stop listening to them. I know what you are thinking, cruel isn’t it, but you have to remember it’s a cold vicious world out there and only the strong survive, kind of like in the jungle. In society, if you are not of a certain class, people tend to either ignore you or look down upon you, but do not worry, I have the perfect solution for you. Invest in an Invicta men’s watch. These watches are a true symbol of today’s man, they signify that I came, I saw, I conquered. These Invicta men’s watches are a sign of affluence, great taste and wealth.

The watches can change your social status over night. These watches are a great confidence booster and they make you feel like a million bucks just like that. Also, did I mention that the ladies will be practically all over you? All you have to do is simply flash your watch around a bit so that everyone can see, and hey presto, you are in business. It’s that simple. Invicta men’s watches are what some may call chick magnets. Girls really dig a man with great taste and nothing says great taste like an Invicta men’s watch. This brand of men’s watches are for the man who knows what he wants and is not afraid to go out there and get it. So, the next time you see some guy wearing one of these bad boys, just know he is a man’s man.

And if you really want to impress a girl properly, you can buy yourself some real bling to wear on your wrist. Buy yourself an Invicta mens diamond watch. And while you’re at it, buy your wife, sister or girlfriend a nice Invicta womens watch. She deserves it surely!

The Beauty Of The Tanzanite Diamond Ring

Stevie Wonder — Wed, 19 May 2010 21:15:54 +0000

Engagement rings typically follow the tradition of big center stone with smaller sites tones. With tanzanite having so many different shapes to choose from, you don’t need to stick to the traditional round as you would in a diamond. You could opt for an elegant pear shape, a pointy marquis, a squared off cushion shape and even an emerald cut. One of the more popular center stone shapes for this gemstone is the trilliant shape. This is because tanzanite in its rough form is very well suited to being cut into a triangular shape unlike many other colored stones like sapphire and emerald where too much weight would be lost trying to cut the shape into a trilliant.

One of the nice things about tanzanite is that it is available in larger sizes and it comes very clean in the same way that you see big sizes in aquamarine with very few inclusion if any. When you pair that with tanzanite’s vibrant purplish bluish color you get a triangular stone that is quite beautiful face up. A tanzanite diamond ring in this shape is a thing of beauty. It scintillates and plays with the light while at the same time giving off that nice color. Also, it is an attention getter because 3 carat plus sizes are readily available and are not that expensive when compared to ruby, sapphire, emerald and even fine tourmaline.

In a tanzanite and diamond ring you could opt for small diamonds running down the shoulder of your mounting to complement the tanzanite or you could do a three stone version of your tanzanite engagement. You could have matching side stones in shapes like trilliant, heart, oval,pear and half moon. All these sides tones in a nice white color of diamond in the range from E to H would look good and play up the color of the tanzanite nicely.

White Jewelry Boxes – A Great Way to Store Keepsakes

Stevie Wonder — Wed, 19 May 2010 17:50:20 +0000

Many people would agree that jewelry means so much more than simple trinkets. Lovers exchange jewelry to show their commitment and devotion for one another, friends and family also use jewelry to express their feelings. Pieces of jewelry are often passed down through generations and treasured for lifetimes. It therefore makes perfect sense to have a way of storing these valuable sentiments.

There are many ways to go about storing jewelry. If one wants ready access to their pieces, a jewelry box of some sort is a necessity. A box will keep the pieces together, protected, and ordered. But what type of box is the best? This decision will be based on personal opinion and sense of style. However, a simple design and color scheme might be the best selection for someone just starting to collect rings, bracelets, and necklaces. A white jewelry box is a nice choice. The simple color will most likely blend in with any color or decoration style. This will draw less attention to the box as well.

Depending on the type of jewelry one is keeping, the inside of the white box should be considered. Many will have small partition where earrings or small bracelets can be kept. This separates the smaller pieces from larger ones. Organization is very important, as it will prevent pieces from getting tangled or lost. If one is going to be keeping rings, cushioned slots are available. These allow rings to be slid inside and held upright and secure. The foam will reduce the likely hood of soft metals being scratched. It will again keep the rings organized and separated from other pieces. Necklaces also should have their own specific place in a jewelry box. Many will have hooks where the necklaces can be hung for safekeeping.

White jewelry boxes offer simple, clean looking storage for precious keepsakes. They allow all different types to be properly stored and organized. A box should be functional and aesthetically pleasing to the owner.

Jewelry has the potential to last life times if cared for properly, and correct storage is the first step! Learn more at Jewelry Boxes Central.