posted by asa arif on Nov 30
External factors affect the value and the quality of jewelry, especially diamonds. For an average person, a gem looks like just any other gem. But to the experienced eye, he knows the differences between a rare stone to one that is not-so-rare.
Therefore, we strongly recommend jewelry enthusiasts to have a keen eye on what is authentic to what is fraud. They should also be on their toes when it comes to the fraudulent practices involving jewelry. They should know the facts of the stones and verify it with the experts.
Jewelry enthusiasts don’t have to be gemologists. Neither do they have to be fearful when buying jewelry. They just have to be aware of the fraud exchanges and gem misrepresentation in jewelry markets.
Switching the Stones
Stone switching often occurs and this is very disturbing for the buyer because the jewelry loses its value. It is also hard to make accusations because the jeweler can deny easily deny the allegations if the buyer doesn’t have proof. Read the rest of this entry »
posted by asa arif on Nov 23
Women should realize that wearing those shining crystals every single day leads to the loss of the crystal’s glint. So now we must face the reality that, most women prefer Swarovski crystal jewelry because they are known for having only the best quality. As you are searching for the ideal jewelry for you, it is normal to be lured by the eye-catching glint of a Swarovski crystal.
But you ought to be informed that wearing these beautiful crystals most of the time tends to make them appear to be monotonous, which deviates from the same sparkle that it had the day you brought it home. On the net you will be able to find several tips on how to find the most attractive jewelry of them all; however there are only a handful of tips on how to maintain the brilliance of those treasures.
Damaging factors
Unknown to most of us, what snatches the beauty of our treasures are basically those things that we put on to nurture ourselves. To remind you, those include lotions, hairsprays, make-up and sometimes the oil from our own skin that might rest on the face of our treasure might just dampen the brightness of our Swarovski crystal jewelry which is the very reason for its exclusivity.
Keeping the beauty
Moving on to the good news, you won’t really need to spend too much in maintaining these treasures, because the things that you need in maintaining its brilliance might be already be available in your homes or it could be easily bought from a nearby grocery store. Read the rest of this entry »
posted by asa arif on Nov 12
Jade, a generic term for nephrite and jadeite gemstones is regarded as a fascinating gemstone for collectors and jewelry enthusiasts. Asian countries regard jade as a valuable antique. Jade is said to have symbolic beauty and energy since it balances creativity and mental agility in gemstone therapy. Many people want jade for various reasons because of its uniqueness as well as its impressive history where even the Aztecs and ancient Egyptians regard jade as a symbolic item. Here are some guidelines in spotting a good jade.
Select the people you buy jade from
Since jade is a really rare and wanted gemstone, many people have created ways of making fakes or imitation jades. Finding a good genuine jade might cost a lot and consume a lot of time. In buying jade gemstones, only trust reputable sellers or dealers and collectors. Never buy from shady stores in the area or resorting to online stores which can be doubted most of the time. Having a critical eye to look for a good jade gemstone will be a necessary weapon in hunting for these beauties.
Determining the value of the jade
Generally, a jade gemstones value depends on the intensity of the color, transparency, clarity, and its texture. Connoisseurs differentiate the shades of green in seven main qualities, from light shades of apple green to the darker shades of green. Read the rest of this entry »
posted by asa arif on Nov 9
The spectacular array of jewelry is pleasant to man’s eye and adding to this awe are magnetic jewelry. Magnetic jewelry are just the same bracelets, necklaces, lariats and earrings; manufacturers only add protective and durable magnets for a strong hold and style. With their classic styles and reasonable prices, magnetic jewelry are really great gifts for anyone!
A magnetic olive ring has three individual arches lock; each with four color spacers. The magnets and adjustable lock allow to adjust the size of the ring. The necklace has no strings or individual links but magnets; this can be rearranged and redesigned as pleased. Bracelets can also be worn easily. It is bound with a magnet which creates a durable yet smooth band.
Magnetic golf bracelets and certain hematite magnetic jewelry are common nowadays. Most women are looking to acquire one of these. Its very elegant yet affordable and many of these jewelry serve many purposes. A magnetic bracelet wrap can be worn not only as a bracelet but as a simple necklace as well. Read the rest of this entry »
posted by asa arif on Oct 18
Buying antique jewelry? If you don’t mind the usually high price, you should get yours from antique jewelry stores. Antique jewelry stores follow strict standards when it comes to selling this type of jewelry and they also keep the quality high by ensuring that the jewelry has been inspected and repaired properly.
Antique is old is vintage
When it comes to checking out pieces in an antique jewelry store, it can be a bit confusing for inexperienced buyers, especially when they encounter certain terms. Is it an antique or is it vintage? And what’s antique style jewelry anyway?
Time is relative, so antique jewelry today may have been considered vintage about 50 years ago. Truly antique jewelry, by the way, belong to a museum. If you truly want antique jewelry and have money to burn, ask your antique jewelry store to show you pieces worn in the Georgian or Victorian years.
Victorian-age antique jewelry are often favored because of the sophistication and technical perfection they have achieved. The Victorian years were also the time when diamond mines in Africa began to produce gems of excellent quality. Read the rest of this entry »
