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About Gold
Gold is a precious metal. Historically, it has been used for stores of value (bars) for jewelry, electronics, dentistry, and as actual money (coinage). It is a yellow element found in nuggets that can actually be ruby or black when divided. It is the most malleable metal known. When other elements are it forms alloys. This will increase the hardness and can create exotic colors. Adding copper gives a redder color, iron more blue, platinum white, aluminum creates purple. Gold conducts heat and electricity well. Heat, moisture and corrosives have very little chemical effect gold. This makes it well-suited for make coins and jewelry. Since gold itself is soft, it is given the alloys to make it stronger and change its color. Ehen using gold for jewelry, it is measured in karats. Pure gold is 24K. It is generally sold as 22K, 18K and 14K. This means silver or copper have been added for strength and color.
Commonly we find the use of gold in jewelry making. Designers create beautiful gold jewelry which sometimes are enhanced with diamonds and gemstones, such as the beautiful gold bracelets that we all love.. Gold bracelets and diamond jewelry in general makes for great gifts. Gold has had a high value since prehistoric times and was used as a symbol of value, purity and royalty. The price of gold has rise over the years indicating how it is valued in society.
History of Bracelets
Bracelet popularity dates back to the Roman times and continues today.
Roman bracelets shared many of the design patterns of necklaces and earrings from that era. The ever popular ball earrings from that era were nicely matched with a ball style bracelet.
Engraved bangles and snake bracelets were very popular during Roman times. Bracelets made of twisted coil with lion head ends were common place, as were the two part bracelets ending with a pair of lion heads.
The Heracles knot bracelet is recognized as a Roman era piece. The Roman’s were very creative in the designing of their jewelry. However they still borrowed from Greek motifs. Palmettos, fleeing dogs and acanthus leaves, all of Greek origin, were often seen in the designing of Roman jewelry.
Stones and glass were often used in Roman bracelets. . Gem stones were commonly found set in eyes. Open bands were cut to represent a row of ivy and entwined with pearls. Many of the leaf and berry bracelets were heavily adorned with decorative glass. The wealthier women could be seen wearing bracelets layered in bezel set emeralds.
During the Gerogiian times bracelets remained popular. Paris jewelers were known for their gold bracelets set with pearl edging. After the 1820s coral became the “in” fashion statement, so bracelets and other jewelry were heavily set with coral.
During the Gerogiian time it was very fashionable to wear many bracelets at once, including wide ribbon gold mesh bracelets, and silk ribbon bracelets. Gem and Diamond bracelets were designed in geometric patterns. Gold was heavily used during this era.
The Victorian era brought changes to the fashions of women, including jewelry styles. Earrings grew long and dangled, bracelets became rigid and were normally worn in pairs. The buckle bracelet became very fashionable.
The jewelry of the Victorian era expressed sentiment, and bracelets were no exception. Bracelets would contain lockets or charms with pictures or hair of a loved one, and engravings were common
Early Victorian jewelry enjoyed some mystic with hidden meanings being popular. The acrostic bracelets where the first letter of each gemstone spelled a word of friendship were very popular. For example a bracelet set with Lapis, Opal, Vermeil [hessonite garnet] and Emerald would spell Love.
The Art Nouveau period once again saw changes to fashion and jewelry. Chameleons and serpents entwined themselves around bracelets. The mystical Egyptian scarab was found on bracelets and rings. Other popular creatures included dragonflies, butterflies, bees, peacocks, swans, and even bats. This was a very figural period attached to nature.
If jewelry did not depict creatures it depicted flower blossoms or flower buds.
From 1910 to 1939 women’s fashions saw sleeveless or short sleeve dresses appear. The result was flexible bracelets and bangles worn on the upper arm. These arm bracelets were often adorned with gemstones or diamonds.
From 1940 to 1949 US designers were greatly influenced by the designs from the French house of Van Cleef & Arpels. Bracelets with ribbon of hexagon lines centered on fine gemstones fastened with heavy clasps became very vogue.
From 1950 to 1960 daytime saw simpler lines for not only gold bracelets but necklaces as well. Gold mesh or twisted wire bracelets were very popular.
From 1960 to 1970 bracelets became more flexible and were often set with gems. Bangles on the other hand became more rigid and were often seen set with random diamond placements.
From 1970 to 1979 bracelets were flexible and often set with tiny baguettes. Delicate and dainty bracelets were vogue.
From the 1980s to now bracelet fashions have been mixed and varied. Bracelet styles have become more of an individual fashion statement than a trend. Gold has always remained popular as have gems, however sterling silver has become very popular and recognized for its versatility and wearability at affordable pricing. In the last few years we’ve also seen an increase in demand for titanium bracelets.
Today a women’s fashion statement is about her! What she likes, what she feels good in. So your bracelet wardrobe can be what ever you want. Wear a dainty gem set gold bracelet or an armful of clunky bracelets, which is very vogue this season.
Pearls are asymbol of royalty. They are expensive and are believed to be used by nobility in ancient times. Today, many women love to wear necklaces and jewelry. These beautiful pearls are available to many women nowadays. It’s just cool to wear a necklace. Pearls were always in fashion. They look elegant and dignified in every dress. Pearl necklaces are perfect for all occasions; they help you look great every time you use them. There are just strings of pearls, but pearls are also available in many other types of jewelry such as rings, earrings and much more. Necklaces stay… Continue reading
Getting cash for gold Dallas is as easy as taking old jewelry into a knowledgeable and reputable buyer. The buyer will offer a price and the seller will be able to agree or disagree after deciding whether that price is fair or not. The question is then, how does a seller know what a good price for their gold is?
Any gold that isn’t being used can be considered scrap gold; this could include jewelry, teeth, nuggets, bars and coins. The first thing that needs to be done is finding out the karat value. This can usually be obtained… Continue reading
There’s a common misconception that fake wedding sets, crafted with cubic zirconia gems instead of diamonds, are always set in non-precious metal bands or silver-plated mountings, and therefore look cheap and don’t last. In reality, bridal sets that are designed to be used as serious wedding jewelry, not fashionable cocktail pieces, are usually set in solid sterling silver with a rhodium or platinum plating, or mounted in 10k, 14k or even 18k white or yellow gold settings that are very similar, if not identical, to the bands and mountings used for genuine diamond engagement rings and wedding bands.
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Are you worried about buying that perfect diamond engagement ring for your girlfriend? You have heard about clarity, certificates, grades and colors but still feel overwhelmed! Not to worry this Buyers Guide to Buying a Diamond Engagement Ring will set all the facts out about purchasing that perfect ring!
Overview of Diamonds
- A diamond is a crystal that is made up of carbon atoms that are arranged in a matrix. If a crystal can form without any type of interference it will form a perfect shape. This does not happen very often and
About Ring Settings
The ring setting is very important and should be considered seriously. One important note is that not every diamond will fit in your desired setting. So you really need to consider the shape and the setting together.
The most popular types of metals used for ring settings are:
Platinum
18k Gold
14k Gold
Palladium
Platinum rings will last a life time and are hypo allergenic. Over time… Continue reading