Jun
26
How to make charmed anklets
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Making your own charmed anklets is something which is being carried out more and more on a daily basis. It is very easy to make and given the option that you can make it look the way you want it to be appeals a lot to the younger generation and thereby it has been taken up by many all over the world. Following the following simple tips, anyone can make a charmed anklet and even gift it to their loved ones.
After taking the circumference of the ankle and arranging the charms and beads in alternate fashion to create a theme, insert them in the chain by ensuring that the beads have large holes in them. Ensure that you have a minimum length of 10 inches for the chain and that you have a gap of 3 inches for the knot and clasp. Close the anklet by slipping one end through the clasp and make a small knot and you can show off your skills by sporting it whenever you want.
Mar
28
Learn maintenance of silver jewellery
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Argentum or silver is one of the brightest reflectors and maintaining the silver patina is very important to retain the beauty of silver jewellery. If you take the following precautions your silver jewellery will last for a pretty long time.
The worst and the only enemy of silver is tarnish. This chemical compound is responsible for the discoloration of your silver jewellery. Try the following measures to remove tarnish from silver.
1. For cleaning purpose, use phosphate free detergent.
2. Avoid wearing silver jewellery while taking your bath.
3. Wear your silver jewellery after make-up.
4. Do not use your jewellery while doing any physical activities.
5. Store your silver jewellery in polythene bags.
6. Do not use tissue papers for storing your silver jewellery.
7. The jewellery should not come in contact with any food or drink.
8. Drop a piece of chalk in the place where you are storing your jewellery.
9. Do not panic.
Feb
20
Preserve the Shine of your Gold Earrings
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Gold earrings serve as a symbol of beauty for every women; it’s a desire of every women to own it. No doubt that the gold earrings are expensive but it holds importance and enhances beauty only when it is shining. To maintain the shine it’s important to clean it. Cleaning of gold earrings is very simple process and for that you need to have mild detergent, warm water, soft cloth and brush and strainer.
First of all apply detergent on the gold earrings, and then rub it gently with brush. Soak it in warm water for a time of 10 to 15 minutes. Now remove it from water and wipe it out with soft cloth. Factors responsible for reducing the shine of gold earrings are environmental pollutants and sweat formation. So it’s important that you wash out earrings periodically and place it in a special box provided by the shop from where you purchased it. With this your gold earrings is going to retain its shine for years to come.
Jan
8
Five Facts You Didn’t Know About Egyptian Jewelry
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Egyptian jewelry provides a wonderful insight of the world that existed long ago. We always seem to admire its beauty but we rarely try to learn the facts surrounding these fine pieces of history. Most of the Egyptian jewelry symbolizes religion. The symbols that are found commonly in Egyptian jewelry are gods, magical signs, or even animals. These symbols were believed to protect the person from evil eyes.
Secondly, the scarab beetles had a great importance in the Egyptian culture. It represented the Sun God Ra and was worn by people of all classes. Thirdly, Egyptian jewelry are mainly made from precious and semi-precious stones like amethyst, turquoise, carnelian, and particularly faience which was most treasured of all. The various colors of Egyptian jewelry that you see are all a representation of good luck and prosperity. Lapis Lazuli is most popular due to its bright blue color. And lastly, the most common metal in Egyptian jewelry is gold and this had been since long ago due to its abundance in Nubia.
Jan
4
The Best Ways to Store Jewelry When You’re Moving
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When you are moving out it could mean a lot of jumping back and forth and there are chances that your fine pieces of jewelry could get lost, misplaced, or even damaged. So it is very important that you store your jewelry pieces properly to avoid any chances of damage or lost.
If you have a lot of small jewelries it is best to organize them in a jewelry box. Jewelries like studs or earrings are best stored in wooden box that has a soft lining inside to keep your jewelries scratch free and clean. Before moving out wrap your pearls gemstones, and opals in damp cotton balls so that they remain lustrous and fresh. And keep them in a tight box so that they do not scratch against each other. Keep your necklaces hanging in small hooks in your jewelry box. This way your necklaces will not get tangled with each other. And, if your necklace has a big pendant lay it down in a small box. Storing your jewelries neatly will keep them safe while you move from one corner of your state to another.
Nov
14
How to care for your gold earrings
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Every next girl loves to wear gold earrings. Many of them don’t even know how to maintain them? It is very essential to know different ways to maintain these golden earrings. These are best suited for all the occasions. It would be great if you can maintain them for life long. It simply requires a bit of alertness.
Maintenance of golden earrings depends on the type of gold and design. It is suggested that before sleep you should remove your earrings, as the dirt and oil of your face may ruin its actual beauty. If you are not using your earrings then it is good to preserve them in some safe place. Always avoid storing golden earrings with other hard gemstones.
There are some specific cleaners available in market that are wells suited for golden earrings. Other cleaners possess some harmful chemicals that may destroy the intrinsic property of these golden earrings.
Jul
19
Design Your Dream Jewelery
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If you care for jewelry their comes a time when you wish you could design your own jewelry exactly how you have always dreamed and wanted it to be. This could be your wedding ring, a chain or necklace, a pendant is even a bracelet whose design you have not seen yet in the market. The good news is that you do not have to be a perfect jewelry designer to do this; you can do it online and still have the most exotic jewelry delivered to you.
What you will need first are the ideas regarding the type of jewelry you want to design. You will also need to establish the price ranges within which to work with as well as the overall period of time it will take to receive the completed piece, or to receive materials and other resources that are need for its completion.
Other than this, designing your dream jewelry will require you to demonstrate self discipline to check follow through with the designing work.
May
23
How to Repair Gold Jewelry
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Has your favorite gold jewelry become old, dull or damaged? Well, there is nothing to worry! With the advanced repair techniques available today, you can easily mend the damaged portions and make your much loved gold ornament look just like a new one. Here are some useful details on how to repair gold jewelry.
If your gold jewelry has become dull and dirty, the best thing to bring back its glaze and shine is to wash it with some chemical. Some of the ornaments which are washed with such chemicals are gold chains, bangles, bracelets and so on. For smaller items like pendants and earrings, special clothes and paper are used for the cleaning process.
In order to bring that finesse and original look in the gold jewelries, other repair tools like special hammers, chisels, gold cutting knives and scissors and others are used. There are special burners as well where the ornaments are made hot for the purpose of melting them.