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About Sterling Silver Jewelry
Silver is a soft metal and its usage has been favored for centuries. It is used to make charms often related to religious worship. Silver has been a symbol of comfortable living. Sterling silver is much stronger than pure silver which is harder to work with when making pendants or charms. Sterling silver is approximately ninety percent silver. The last ten percent or so can be any one of the following: copper, zinc, or nickel and is more durable than pure silver but it still retains its inherent beauty.
Charms are also known as amulets and pendants. They are as popular today as they have been throughout recorded history. Ancient Egyptians wore bracelets with charms or amulets. They were used to protect against bad luck and evil forces. They began with religious symbols and became a part of everyday dressing.
Charms/jewelry were made of almost any material of value to people in their time. Many were made of precious metal. Others were made with gemstones inlaid in them or mounted with precious metals in the form of necklaces, crowns, staffs, and bracelets. Queen Victoria gets the credit for popularizing jewelry charms throughout Europe by wearing lockets or charms on her royal bracelets.
America became enchanted with Charms around the time frame of World War II. Soldiers returning from duty station brought with them various types of charms or pendants. Today popular charms are made from Gold and Sterling silver. Other materials are still used in the making of charms. Sterling Silver Charms today represent as many things as there are interests and personalities. Some charms or pendants represent the religious leanings of the wearer. They also represent the interest of the wearer such a musical instrument for a music lover, a pair of sneakers for a jogger, or ballet slippers for a ballerina. Imagination is the only limit for what a charm can represent. Silver charms are also used to commemorate life events such as births, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, or graduations.
Charms whether made of sterling silver or some other materials are often used to represent the person who wears or carries the charm. As has been mentioned however, they often represent the interests and personality of the wearer. During war particular items are given to the soldiers who are going off to fight. When a young teen-aged couple ’goes steady’ the young man generally gives the girl his ring or something of particular value to him. The girls might also do the same. Charms have also been said to represent the particular spirituality of the wearer. Many people wear plain simple crosses while still others will wear the cross with the corpus - the body of Christ on it. Others wear saints medals. Lockets are worn with images of loved ones inside. Once used to ward against evil spirits, for good luck, and for protection in times of trouble charms have come to be an adornment for the wearer. Charm bracelets are gifts that keep on giving. A charm is often given for birthdays, graduations, a dance recital, or sports victory. They make wonderful gifts for young girls that will grow with them. There are charm necklaces as well.
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