Our Historical, Global Fascination With Jewelry By: Yvonne Volante Our fascination and appreciation of jewelry date back to 3,000 B.C., in ancient Egypt. At least this is just the earliest we've been able to trace it, through work done by a team in the 1920s to uncover King Tutankhamen's tomb.
By 300 B.C., the Greeks had caught on and were making multicolored jewelry, using emeralds, garnets, amethysts and pearls. They also used colored stones, glass and enamel. Next, the Italians stepped up to the plate and worked with gold, in particul... Tags: jewelry, diamonds, precious stones, gems, gifts, cheap jewelry, rings, unique gifts
Cubic Zirconia By: Fashion Jewelry Cubic Zirconia also known as CZ or CZ diamonds was created as affordable alternative for genuine diamonds. It is the most prominent choice among all fake diamonds. They come in every color imaginable at a fraction of the cost of other precious gemstones. Tags: CZ jewelry, cubic zirconia, fashion jewelry, costume jewelry, agino, wholesale, stone, semi preci
Jewelry Care and Cleaning By: Gemsmountain Enterprise We realize that it is virtually impossible to shield your jewelry from the daily hustle and bustle of life. After all, you are supposed to enjoy wearing your jewelry, not worry about it. However, by following these guidelines, you can keep your jewelry beautiful simply by limiting its exposure to certain conditions. Tags: semi precious stones, gemstone, amethyst, birthstone, pearl, zircon, tourmaline, garnet, opal, peri
Ancient Egyptian mummybeads and lapis scarabs By: Terry Kubiak A number of semi-precious stones were available from Egypt’s natural resources but in ancient times, the greatest number of beads were made from faience, an inexpensive ceramic paste that was developed around 4000 BC in Egypt and Mesopotamia. Faience is the forerunner of glass and although the recipe was a closely guarded secret, the technology spread throughout the Ancient World. Tags: Ancient Egyptian antiquities, ancient Egypt, Egyptian, ancient times, faience, 4000 BC, Egypt, Me
Beading For Fun And Pleasure By: Gary Capps They come in all sizes and shapes, and colors, but all are beautiful, and whether made from glass, wood, plastic or semi-precious stones the variety of things you can make with craft beads is virtually unlimited! The choices are all up to you! Go crazy with making colorful strings of Mardi Gras or love beads, or create classy earrings, bracelets and necklaces, for every occasion. Choose materials and supplies according to your budget, skills and imagination, and you’re in for hours of fun and enjoyment. Tags: jewelry software, beading software, jewelry business, jewellery, beads
Necklaces from Virginia Gift Store By: Dr. D.S. Merchant Casual necklace jewelry is mostly handmade custom designed from semi-precious stones, gemstones according to the birthday of the wearer, beaded necklaces or stone and beads mixed. They come in various colors which catches the eye of women of all ages. Some of the examples of custom casual necklaces are:
Precious stones for keeps By: k2minerals Gemstone is also commonly known as a precious stone, is nothing but a kind of mineral specimen that is used to make jewelries and/or jewelry accessories. These gemstones are known across the world for their unique physical properties while also loved for the aesthetic value they have. Tags: GemStones, Gem Stone, Semi Preciuos Gems, Semi Precious Gemstone, Minerals, Umarsoft, Paki
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