Romans did it lavish styles, Victorians brought in change of fashions to suit it for women, the Art Nouveau era saw it transforming again to suit for the sleeveless fashion and the 20th century has made umpteen corrections to the ever popular gold br......
Engagement ring designs have varied greatly throughout the years. Typically the ring starts with a precious band and then ends with a shiny diamond or other gem. Fashions currently demand a gold, platinum or silver band with a single diamond. The wor......
During the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England, Europeans gave Mother of Pearl its name. However the beauty of Mother of Pearl, associated birthstone of June, has been used in the decoration of precious jewels and ornaments as far back as 3000 yea......
Mother of Pearl is made of crystal calcium carbonate and conchiolin, secreted by the living organism within a mollusk, which slowly builds up and solidifies coating the inner surface of the shell. Mother of Pearl is also known as Nacre, from the Ara......
Reflecting the rainbows of the ocean beds, iridescent Mother of Pearl is the Opal of the sea. Like amber, Mother of Pearl is organic, but unlike any other gemstone it forms locked away within its creator: the mollusk. Mother of Pearl or Nacre forms......
Amber is a form of fossilized resin that is often used in the creation of jewelry and ornamentation. While not a stone in any sense of the word, amber, due to its translucent optical properties and its workability, is often considered to be a gemston......
Diamonds have always had an appeal unlike any other. They are beautiful yet are not flashy, and can be worn on many occasions for many reasons. Women today are not the only ones wearing diamonds, men have begun to see the beauty of diamonds too and b......
In the past few years amber jewelry has enjoy a rather aggressive increase in popularity. You can now buy amber jewelry in a vast array of different types of stores, from chain jewelry and trinket shops to local mom and pop general goods stores, and......
Pearls are known worldwide for their value and beauty. Women who wear pearls are regarded as being classy and elegant. A woman that has pearls is a woman who's not afraid to show her wealth. There's a vast array of types of pearls. This is what makes......
Pearl necklaces were once associated with a certain, more mature age group, but not anymore. Pearls are a great, versatile accessory for women, as they look great with every type of outfit, from smart looking business wear to elegant evening wear. Be......
Your wedding day is one of the most memorable believes of your life and you want everything to be perfect from the ceremony to the gown to the jewelry. Selecting the perfect wedding jewelry can not only make your wedding day more memorable something......
Pearls have always held an almost mystical place in the history of jewelry. As early as the 4th century B.C., pearls were already being used by royalty not only to enhance personal beauty, but also to denote their high status. Today, pearls are among......
Diamond jewelry: diamond rings, diamond earrings, diamond pendants and diamond bracelets are some of the most sought after gemstone creations. Your eyes tell you how beautiful a piece of diamond jewelry is, but how do you know you are getting your mo......
Gemstones have been used as adornments in jewelry and other items since for centuries. In early times, only royalty could afford gems but today nearly everyone can have a bauble with a gemstone or two in it. Here's some information on seven gemstones......
'Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.' This is a saying that many brides take to heart when considering their wedding trousseau. From wedding gowns, accessories and motifs, brides from all walks of life throughout the yea......
