There are some jewellery pieces that will always be stylish; they are simply timeless. Pearls necklaces and earrings, diamond rings, and chain bracelets, to mention just a few classics, are examples of timeless jewels. However, this year brought some interesting...
Erroneously, most people think that sapphires are blue. And although sapphires can be blue, which is the most chosen colour, sapphire comes in several hues of blue, but also in many different colours. It certainly is the most valuable blue...
Stone Age Jewelry Since the beginnings of humankind, man worked to produce tools to make life easier and, similarly to create ornamental objects as jewelry pieces. During prehistoric times, jewelry was made of materials such as shells, stones, teeth, and...
The ancient Egyptians started the origin of wearing wedding rings as far back as 6000 years ago. In those days the rings were constructed from hemp or reeds and exchanged between the spouses. The rings were considered as a symbol...
There is something about the redness of most rubies that really attracts attention. But, not all rubies are a rich red some of them are rather pink in colour. Flawless rubies which are the most desirable are rare and...
Russian jewellery began to form its own individual styling back in the 10th century. Although it was greatly influenced by the Byzantine era, at that stage it began to form a definite character of its own. Metal had been...
Every year vast amounts of cash are spent on cards, flowers, jewellery, and other gifts for Valentines Day and each year there seems to be more. More advertising for it as well. Thus commercialism has made the 14th February one...
A brief story of gemstone jewels, the origins, the design, the essence for those captivated by the colour, energy and diversity. In the beginning Ancient people collected gem minerals because they were attracted to the colours, lustre, and crystal forms....
Art Nouveau styling changed jewellery designs dramatically with its free-flowing curving lines and forms of romantic ideas and dreams. Intertwining floral patterns, butterflies, and dragonflies, were much in evidence. And pearls and cabochon moonstones were used together with enamelling...
Victorian jewellery began with the coronation of Queen Victoria in 1837. This youthful queen was passionate about jewelry. Besides wearing jewellery she often had her own designs crafted. She loved giving jewelry as gifts particularly charm bracelets and charm...
