Cross - A Religious Symbol of Catholics


September 4th, 2008

Cross is a religious symbol of purity and love for Christian faith. People of Christian origin not only like to adorn themselves with a cross pendant due to religious and aesthetic reasons but also because it is a lovely piece of jewelry. The meaning of religious jewelry is clearly defined as a combination of spirituality and style. Cross is the most popular religious symbol of the Catholics and thus is used in jewelry heavily.

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Chronicles of Narnia Premiere Party - Get the Look for Less - Celebrity Look-Alike Jewelry


September 4th, 2008

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Chronicles of Narnia Premiere Party - Get the Look for Less - Celebrity Look-Alike Jewelry

Andrew H. Walker / Getty ImagesAnna Popplewell, Georgie Henley and William Moseley at a party after the premiere of ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian’ - New York City Public Library, May 7, 2008You say you don’t have much need for diamond earrings like Anna Popplewell’s, but you like the basic look? Lower your cost by doing away with the diamonds and replacing Continue reading »

BET Awards - Lauren London - Jewelry at the 2008 BET Awards - Black Entertainment Television Awards


September 4th, 2008

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BET Awards - Lauren London - Jewelry at the 2008 BET Awards - Black Entertainment Television Awards

Photo by Frazer Harrison / Getty ImagesLauren London poses in the press room at the 2008 BET Awards - June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, CaliforniaLauren London kept her jewelry simple with an oversize solitaire ring.PrevNext

Hand Feminization: How to Disguise Manly Hands When You Crossdress


September 4th, 2008

As a crossdresser or transgendered female, you may have a feminine face, a melodic voice, or a body like Beyonce, but there is one detail that can quickly give you away. I’m talking about man hands!

Males have proportionately larger hands than their female counterparts, due to the fact that males were evolved to do hard physical labor. No matter how feminine the rest of you looks, big hands announce the fact that you weren’t born a woman.##1## Continue reading »

Recognizing Popular Jewelry Chains


September 4th, 2008

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Recognizing Popular Jewelry Chains

(c) Blue NilePopular Types of Jewelry ChainsMost chain jewelry is made from one kind of chain, but you’ll see many pieces that are assembled with multiple chain types. Combining chains gives designers one more tool they can use to tap into their creativity. Nordstrom’s Mini Charm Necklace gets some additional character from its combination of rolo and snake chains. (Buy Direct)

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Why Did My Skin Turn Green?


September 4th, 2008

Has gold and other jewelry ever left greenish or black marks on your skin? It’s happened to most of us at least once or twice, and even though some people are allergic to certain materials, most staining isn’t caused by an allergy–it’s a reaction between our skin and the metals used in jewelry, especially when the jewelry touches areas that perspire.

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Copper reacts to turns skin green. The piece you’re wearing might not Continue reading »

Criss Angel - Celebrity Jewelry - Celebrity Jewelry at the 2007 MTV Music Video Awards


September 4th, 2008

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Criss Angel - Celebrity Jewelry - Celebrity Jewelry at the 2007 MTV Music Video Awards

Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesJewelry worn by Magician Criss Angel at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards, held at The Palms Hotel and Casino on September 9, 2007, in Las Vegas, Nevada.Magician Criss Angel chose large pendants to the MTV Video Awards presentation - his signature handcuffs and cross.PrevNext

Balinese Jewelry Traditons


September 4th, 2008

If you enjoy beautiful and intricate designs in silver jewelry you are likely to already be familiar with the famous jewelers of the island of Bali. The Indonesian culture has long been revered for their ability to work with silver to create unique and beautiful pieces of jewelry that have both traditional Asian and Indian influences but are also on the forefront of creating new jewelry trends. Interestingly enough gold jewelry was originally the Continue reading »

Sapphire Pendants


September 4th, 2008

September babies claim sapphire as their special birthstone, but this durable member of the corundum family of minerals is a universal favorite. We often associate the color blue with sapphires, but they exist in a rainbow of colors–everything except red, which is always called ‘ruby.’ You’re sure to find something that you can’t do without in this collection of sapphire pendants.

СЕКРЕТУТКА. Oval Sapphire Pendant in 14K White Continue reading »

Using a Jewelry Loupe


September 4th, 2008

What Is a Magnifier

Jewelry professionals use a magnifier, also called a loupe (pronounced loop), to inspect gemstones and other jewelry. These magnifiers have special lenses that allow our eyes to focus on an object at a much closer distance than is normally possible, making the object appear to be larger and revealing tiny details we couldn’t see with our normal vision.

One Lens or Three?

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