Jewelry has been used for adornment since the beginning of human civilisation. It is preferred for ornamental value by both genders in various materials including metal, wood, crystal, stone, plastic, leaves, etc. As per individual preference, it is made in different designs and patterns. Every day, millions wear jewelry for casual or formal engagements, but seldom would you consider measures that could be taken to care for your jewelry – Especially if you have a lot of them! We understand that jewelry is not meant to be preserved in metal vaults, but to be worn intermittently, based on the occasion
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Archives for Crystal Jewelry
Druzy Jewelry
The word “druse” or “druze” pertains to a hard rock base (usually a sunken area) enclosed with small individual crystals, such those seen inside geodes. Gem minerals which display such characteristics are said to have a coating of druse/druze. Until about ten years ago, druzy crystals were not a very common form of jewelry. Now, the times have changed! Druzy crystals are in demand and many gem carvers and jewelry designers use it in their jewelry. Druze gives the sparkling impression of small crystals over the surface of another mineral. It is very appealing when used in any jewelry. Druzy
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Anklets
Anklets: An anklet (aka; ankle chain, ankle bracelet, ankle string) is an ornament worn around the ankle. Made of different materials such as crystals, gold, silver, leather, nylon, plastic, etc., anklets are available in varied designs. From time to time, anklets are also joined with a chain to give it a feminine appeal. Across the globe, different cultures have worn anklets for thousands of years – sometimes for a significant reason, or for ornamental beauty. History: The history of anklets can be traced back from ancient times. During the excavation of Sumerian (civilisation from southernmost region of Mesopotamia of around
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Necklaces
A jewelry piece worn around the neck (aka; throat chakra), necklaces can be traced back through the history of mankind as preferred by both genders. It has also been used as a mark of hierarchical differences in various cultures in distant time periods. Along with other jewelry, necklaces communicate wealth, power, prestige, and elements of identity and position. History: Necklaces were perhaps the first man-made objects used as an ornamental possession since the beginning of civilization. Initially worn with beads around the neck, these were decorated, engraved, or polished using precious and semi-precious stones, pebbles, and beads. Archaeologists and historians
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Differences between cut glass crystal and quartz crystal
Markets are thronged with a huge variety of crystal jewelry. Some common items are crystal jewelry, Austrian Swarovski cut crystal jewelry, quartz crystal jewelry, American crystals, etc. This confuses consumers to distinguish between natural quartz crystal and a glass crystal. Some of the characteristics about natural and glass crystals helps to distinguish between them. Natural quartz crystal has more silicone dioxide percentage while glass items have very little or no silicone dioxide. “Austrian crystal”, “cut crystal”, “fine crystal”, “Swarovski crystal” are references to forms of GLASS. Some items composed of this type of glass include beaded necklaces or pendants, chandeliers,
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