Pearls are considered one of the most majestic and stunning gems in jewelry today. Whether they are cultured or natural, pearls are created by living creatures and considered organic works of art.
A natural pearl begins when a foreign object or particle becomes stuck in an oyster or a clam’s soft inner body. The object becomes [...]

Corals are forms of marine life that come from a class that is scientifically known as Anthozoa. Coral is defined as a “rocklike deposit consisting of the calcareous skeletons secreted by various anthozoans.” Coral often grows in clumps of deposits and is commonly found attaching itself in large quantities to reefs or is prevalent on [...]

Platinum is an extremely rare, yet very beautiful metal, which has been used in making a lot more jewelry over the last 2 centuries.  This metal is both strong and malleable, thus it makes a perfect metal for making wedding bands and engagement rings, because it is highly resistant to the normal daily wear and [...]

Stringing seeds to make organic necklaces is often a mainstay of crafting jewelry and many novice jewelry makers start with seeds and work from there to learn other methods of crafting jewelry from organic materials. Many people are concerned that using seeds to make jewelry, which is referred to as seed beading is too difficult [...]

The practice of piercing the body can be traced back to the ancient times. However, body piercings had different meanings than they do in today’s society. Body piercing refers to the piercing of the body for the purpose of wearing jewelry in the opening created. Piercing is a form of body modification that is performed [...]

Because gold is usually mixed with other metals to give it hardness and strength it is important to be able to determine how much of the piece is truly gold. The blend of metals is called an alloy. Karats, abbreviated Kt or K, are used as a measure of the fineness or purity of gold.
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By definition, antique jewelry does not appear new, but that does not mean it has to be in poor condition. When shopping for antique jewelry you should ask the current owner as many questions as you can about the origin of the piece and the history behind it. There are other helpful hints to insure [...]

Many people want to have body piercings, but they are afraid to have the holes drilled into their bodies. There are some options available for those who are afraid to have themselves pierced. Faux body jewelry is the best option for people who don’t want real piercings. Fake body piercings can look like the real [...]

Whether you are buying gold jewelry for yourself or as a gift for someone else, it can be a big decision. Knowing about gold and what determines its quality will help make your purchasing decision easier.
First it is important to know some basics about gold jewelry. Pure gold is naturally yellow. However, pure gold is [...]

Brown-Hued Gemstones Warm Up Winter
(ARA) – This year, when you think about jewelry, think chocolate. Brown-toned gemstones are the hottest jewelry trend going, and make the perfect gift — and this chocolate is calorie-free, so you can enjoy it without guilt.“For many people, it’s hard to think beyond the traditional diamonds and pearls when it [...]