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Tips on cleaning gold jewelry

November 29th, 2010 by christopherian brown in jewelry · No Comments

The yellow color of gold jewelry is favored by many people. Indeed, gold jewelry has its unique beauty, and it doesn’t tarnish easily like other metals. Gold can get dirty because of oils, debris and dirt, but it is easy to care for. In this article, we offer several methods on how to clean gold jewelry.
1. Clean the gold jewelry with mild dish detergent. First, fill a bow with a mixture of warm water and a few drops of mild detergent. Second, put the gold jewelry in the solution and soak it for several minutes. Third, scrub the surface gently with a soft brush to remove the dirt. At last, rinse the jewelry with clean water and dry it with soft cloth. This method is easy to follow, and is useful if the gold jewelry is slightly soiled.
2. Clean the gold jewelry with ammonia. First, fill the bowl with the mixture of a part ammonia and 6 pars water. Second, put the gold jewelry in the solution and soak it for a minute. Third, rinse the jewelry with running water thoroughly, and dry it with soft cloth. If your gold jewelry is extremely dirty, using ammonia as cleaner for gold jewelry is every effective in removing all the dirt and oils. But don’t apply ammonia cleaning too often, for it can bring damage to the gold and cause it to discolor.
After all, gold is stable and not easily oxidized. Therefore, gold jewelry is much easier to handle and care for. Clean your gold jewelry with mild dish from time to time to preserve its glamour.

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The history of silver jewelry making

November 25th, 2010 by christopherian brown in jewelry · No Comments

The history of silver jewelry making can be dated from thousands of years. Silver is a soft metal and its usage has been favored for centuries.  It is  an ideal metal for jewelry making. Here I will give you a brief introduction about the history of silver jewelry making.
Early silver jewelry
Silver 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. Gold was symbolized by a circle. Silver was represented as a semi-circle. During the Bronze Age, silver began to be mined for jewelry.
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Silver is a soft metal. This is the standard sterling silver. jewelry made of sterling silver is stamped 925 for the 92.5 percent pure silver in the alloy.
In the earliest days, silver was hammered into bracelet, necklace,and other jewelry.
Sterling silver jewelry making is also known as silversmithing. Learning how to silversmith dates back to the beginning of written history. “Smithin” originates from the word smite which means to hit or strike.
Above all is a brief introduction about the history of silver jewelry making. If you are more interested in the history of silver jewelry, you can search it online.

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How are agates formed

November 23rd, 2010 by christopherian brown in Новости · No Comments

The only thing we know about agates is maybe that they are semiprecious gemstones in the chalcedony category of minerals, and made from different fibrous bands of colors. But about its formation we common people are not familiar with, here I will give you an introduction.
agates start with a cavity, a void in the rock; they are formed in approximately 90 percent quartz, and 10 percent moganite. But it said that there is another mineral that has the same chemical composition, which is moganite, it has a different structure. It can crystallize into both diamond and graphite just like carbon. But when you examine an agate with a light microscope, you can find another composition that is the fibrous crystals. They are like spokes on a bicycle wheel, nucleating on the wall. Onto the walls is the silicate, they can polymerize under the serve of the oxygen. Soon, though, the polymers get depleted from the solution, leaving isolated silicon units. You can crystallize perfect quartz crystals without moganite from these. Between the crystal fibers are channels that work by capillary action to pull water into the center of the hole in the rock. “If you have a continuous supply of water feeding silica to the system,” Heaney says, “then when the concentration gets higher, the silica will begin to polymerize again and it will begin to crystallize rapidly again.
Here is the formation of the agate; maybe through this article you can learn something. Hope after this guide you are now familiar with it.

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How to wear fashion jewelry with a business casual wardrobe

November 22nd, 2010 by christopherian brown in jewelry · No Comments

Do you accessorize your work wardrobe? Your accessories are an excellent opportunity to express your personality in a gentle way., however, it’s easy to go wrong with jewelry. Here I will give you a short introduction on how to wear fashion jewelry with a business casual wardrobe.
What is your current wardrobe requirement in the workplace? Select accessories that compliment but do not overpower your work clothes. It is best to select smaller accessories or accessories that are less bold in design when choosing them for the working world. General speaking,  some jewelry give out jangles are not suitable for wearing in the work, like chandelier earrings, stacks of bangles, because they will distract your mind. Studs or single bracelets will be perfect. Classic trends and styles are most likely the best to choose. There are some classic fashion jewelry which are suitable for work, like a strand of pearls, gold earrings . Before you start to choose your jewelry, you had better look at the other professional women in your office to decide on what is best to do. Your professional accessories – such as silver necklaces – will most likely be a little different from your personal accessories. But they still can express your personality and tastes. accessories are an ideal way to stand out from the crowd and get noticed!
As for choosing between costume jewelry and genuine pieces with a business casual wardrobe, only if you keep it simple and only wear a couple of pieces at a time, you’ll be safe.

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Information on cartilage earrings

November 19th, 2010 by christopherian brown in jewelry · No Comments

Because of the popularity of cartilage piercings in the current times, jewelers begin to design different types of cartilage earrings. Here I will introduce to you the information on cartilage earrings.
There are a variety of cartilage piercings that one can choose from. These are conch piercings, orbital piercings, helix piercings and tragus piercings. one of the most important factor which has to be kept in mind for proper healing is the cartilage jewelry. Though there are a variety of cartilage earrings available in the market, it is important to choose the correct one at the time of piercing. The initial pair of cartilage earrings selected after cartilage piercing, should be carefully selected and should be a quality pair in gold or sterling silver, and it should be a pair the wearer would be comfortable wearing for up to twelve months. After the healing period is complete, you can also opt for cheap cartilage earrings, but only if you do not have an allergy to such jewelry. The types of earrings are hoops, captive beads, posts or studs, circular barbells, cuffs and industrial. There are many styles and they will range from punk symbols to more classic gemstones.
Wearing cartilage earrings can really show your personality. I hope this information on cartilage earrings is helpful for you to choose the perfect jewelry for yourself.

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How to make a ladder pendant with birthstones

November 9th, 2010 by christopherian brown in Новости · No Comments

With vertical gemstone, the ladder pendant gives a modern look of the birthstone pendants. You can make a stylish piece for yourself or as a gift. Start with our making guide about how to make a ladder pendant with birthstone.
Choose the stones for your pendant. The more stones will make the pendant more expensive. You can choose stones with special meaning to you. The genuine stone will cost you a lot to make the pendant. You can choose the simulated stones that cost you less and give more vibrancy. More important, they are more available.
On the pendant, a metal bar is used to run up each side. The gemstone of your pendant can be various colors from orange to purple. So you need to find a metal that can well match the colorful stones.
To make the stones be star, the ideal metal is the sterling silver or white gold.
Adding your birthstone will make the pendant more personal. Choose the birthstones and make a pattern for the stones.
The ladder pendant with family members’ birthstone can be perfect to show togetherness. And if the stones are used to stand for your friends, the ladder pendant will be nice gift to present your deep friendship.

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How a peridot gemstone is formed

November 8th, 2010 by christopherian brown in Новости · No Comments

The peridot gemstone is a distinct gemstone, which has a yellow-green color, these maybe all the things that we know about the gems. About its formation here I will give you some information to let you learn more about it.
It is said that the peridot gemstone is a form of olivine, which are in yellow, pale green or even black color and can be found in many rocks such as basalt, volcanic rock and even the earth’s mantle. The olivine is not the right form of the peridot, only when olivine crystallizes, it can turn into the peridot. They can usually be found in volcanic rock and the mantle of the earth, because it has a very high melting point. If you want to make a peridot from the olivine, you should put the olivine in high temperature and pressure. Today, most of the peridot is mined, often by hand, and they are usually made into relatively small sizes. Some are rare in sizes above five carats. This stone can easily be found at night, since its green color did not darken at night so a lot of miner tends to pick them out during night, but you can still find them with the help of the lamplight. Usually they can find beautiful large crystals of peridot, some that cut magnificent large gemstones.
About the formation of the peridot gemstone, I just list a little part for you, you can still learn more through other approach. Hope what I show above can still give you a help.

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What can obsidian crystal do for you

November 5th, 2010 by christopherian brown in Новости · No Comments

The Obsidian crystal is famous for one of the most beautiful and beneficial stones available. There are many benefits from the Obsidian crystal and it holds a variety of Metaphysical qualities.
There are many old usages such as a natural glass that consists of volcanic lava that has been cooled quickly. It was also used as a weapon such as an arrowhead or knife.
Obsidian crystal can help people more perfect just like itself it can help individuals to see flaws inside themselves and to make any necessary changes needed to eliminate them. If you meet some trouble and feel blue. It helps to push negativity out of your life allowing you to open up to a more positive energy which will better you and the way you interact with other. For those who are dealing with stress, Obsidian crystal can help you get out of pressure.
The Obsidian crystal has a lot of style, like pendants, rings, necklaces, bracelets, and even broaches.
Obsidian crystal can be best gift to show your emotion. Many people know the benefits of the obsidian crystal.
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How to make a twisted beaded necklace

November 4th, 2010 by christopherian brown in Новости · No Comments

One very dramatic combination for a twisted bead necklace is to assemble all shapes and sizes of beads in the same color family. This adds texture and depth to your necklace.
Firstly, you should decide how many strands you wantand design the pattern for each strand, For example, you can do one strand alternating two colors of seed beads, one strand with half triangle beads in red and the next half in purple, and a third strand alternating bugle bead colors. You can also do a strand with 10 or 12 multicolor beads, then one crystal bead, then the multicolor beads, then one crystal, and so forth.
Secondly, you need thread the beads you’ve chosen in continuous strands. For each strand, cut a 100-inch length of nylon, thread through a beading needle and connect the strands with a knot.
Thirdly, takinging beginning and ending thread ends together, knot securely and dot the knot with a drop of jewelry cement. When the cement is dry, trim the ends.
Then, you can open the clasp. Loop one end of all strands over the opened clasp. Loop the other ends of the strands over one finger, and twist several times.Twist as little or as much as you like, keeping the other end “loop” of the continuous strands together
Finally,.Put the necklace around your neck, slip on the other end of the strands and close the latch.

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How to use a laminar crystal pendant

November 3rd, 2010 by christopherian brown in Новости · No Comments

Maybe a lot of us have a laminar crystal pendant to make us look beautiful, but I believe not all of us are familiar with how to use a laminar crystal pendant to make you more beautiful. Here I will share with you some of the important tips.
The laminar crystal pendant has a lot of shapes, such as a star or a marble, and they also have a lot of functions in providing you with a variety of health benefits, they can also be used for douse purposes. For example, you can use wear it touches your skin to help with your aches and pains, especially, when you do not have such medicine at that time. The laminar crystal pendants can also be used to transform the water into “thin” water, such as the drinking water or even bathing water. When you submerge the pendant into water it can be transformed into the drinking water, which is more readily absorbed after a few minutes, what is more when you pot it in your bathing water, it can make your water more inviting, so your skin can directly absorb the water, which is better for your skin. If you do not want to submerge the laminar crystal pendant into the water directly, you can also place it near your drinking water container, at this time the laminar crystal pendant can also work through the plastic or glass.
Through this article, I believe now you know how to use a laminar crystal pendant effectly.

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