Friday, 13 July 2012

Choosing Appropriate Chains For Your Pendants



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By Kristina Pavlik

One has to be clear about certain things if you are thinking of purchasing silver snake chains. One has to be aware of things when one sets out to purchase a chain like this. One could opt for a chain that is extremely delicate so as to wear it singly. You have to see to it that it is sturdy so as to take the weight of a pendant or charm.

One should opt for a design that will go with one's lifestyle. It should be able to convey the look that one wants to sport. A majority of people like wearing heavy and strong snake chains as they are extremely durable. Some people prefer chains that are delicate so that the spotlight is not taken away from the pendant.

One should evaluate the quality of the chain and see that it matches the pendant or charm. It should not be allergic to the skin. Silver is being used to create exquisite jewelry since many centuries so, one will not be making a mistake if one wishes to go for sterling silver snake chains.

The benefit of using silver to make these chains is that it matches any color. It is for this reason that snake chains are crafted from silver because any pendant can be worn with them. The silver snake chains are reasonably priced as compared to platinum or gold chains. One can save quite a sum of money in this way and spend it on an expensive and flashy pendant for the chain.

The style of the chain revolves around the personal preference of the user. One should go to a store that has a huge variety of choices. One has to keep in mind the sex of the wearer when one is on the lookout for snake chains because if one is buying a chain for a woman one should go for a longer and thinner chain.

If a snake chain is being bought for a woman one could go for a long and thin chain. Thick and short snake chains would suit men better. The weight and as well as thickness of such chains will be determined on the basis of the lifestyle of the user. If one is going to take good care of one's chain then one could purchase a fine and light chain. If one is forgetful and does not take off ornaments at night one could opt for a heavy and thick kind of snake chain.

One has to keep in mind that no silver chains have the quality of being unbreakable. A snake chain that weighs a lot could break under tension. But it could withstand accidental pulls as compared to the chains having open weave styles that are light weight.

When one is selecting a snake chain one has to see to it that it will easily go through the loop of the pendant. The clasp of delicate chain that is attached to the end of the chain should be able to pass through the pendant's loop easily. If one ignores this one might have to cut and solder one's brand-new chain. Be it your spouse's birthday or your first marriage anniversary, snake chains are sure to make any occasion memorable and special. If you gift such a chain to the one you love, you can be rest assured that this chain will always remind your loved one of the intensity of your feelings.
Author is expert in jewlery and is working over 15 years in jewelry business. The production company (Silver.Ag), he works for, physically stock over 114.000 pcs of jewelry to be able to dispatch online orders within 24 hours. The author provides unique, online jewelry expert help (free of charge service) on companys homepage.

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Creating Necklaces From Las Vegas Clay Poker Chips

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Many individuals are starting to go about the process of creating necklaces from Las Vegas Clay Poker Chips! If you are looking for a unique gift to give your poker buddies, this makes a fantastic choice! Now all of your relatives, friends, and other special people in your life can enjoy their very own piece of Las Vegas! In this guide, you will be introduced to the materials that are needed to create these fantastic conversational pieces, as well as the instructions on how to create a unique gift for just about anyone!

Materials Needed:
o A variety of Las Vegas Clay Poker Chips
o An assortment of necklace chains with the clasp design of your choice
o An assortment of pendant loops that match the necklace chains
o Craft jewels that are gold, silver, or red in color
o Clear coat
o Hot glue gun
o Hot glue gun sticks
o Craft drill or standard drill using the smallest drill bit

Steps:
1. The first thing that you want to do is to obtain a variety of Pro Clay Poker Chips. You may elect to purchase a Poker Chips Set, or simply an assortment of Poker Chips acquired from many different sets.

2. Once you have the Clay Poker Chips that you will use, it is important to take the necklace chains and pendant loops that you have purchased and match them up with the chips. You will want to create each necklace in such a way that chain, chip, and loop colors are complimenting each other.

3. Next, take the clear coat that you have acquired and completely cover one side of the chip. You should allow this side to completely dry and then flip the chip and cover the remaining side. You should allow this side to dry before proceeding to the next step.

4. Now that the Las Vegas Clay Poker Chips that you are using to create your unique necklaces has dried, it is time to drill the hole into the top of the chip with either a craft drill or a standard drill using the smallest drill bit. Once completed, take a soft cloth and brush away any shavings that may be remaining on the chip.

5. Once this is done, decide which side of the Clay Poker Chip will be the face of the necklace. Once you have done this, plug in the hot glue gun and take out the craft jewels that you have purchased for the product. You can elect to put one jewel somewhere on the face or several - the choice is yours.

6. Once the glue gun is ready, place a small amount of glue on the back side of each craft jewel that you want to place on the Poker Chip. Then, carefully place the jewel in place. It is important to do this lightly at first. This way, if the jewel does not fit exactly as you like, you can adjust without messing up the chip.

7. Once the jewel is where you want it, press down and hold for approximately twenty to thirty seconds. This will ensure that the jewel is firmly attached.

8. If you like, you may now place another layer of clear coat on the face of the chip, ensuring that you cover the jewel that you have just placed on the piece.

9. Now, take the pendant loop and push it through the hole that you drilled in the Las Vegas Clay Poker Chips. Once in place, you are ready for the final step.

10. Once the pendant loop is in place, take one of the necklace chains and slide it through the loop. Now, you have a beautiful and unique necklace composed of authentic Clay Poker Chips!

If you have been considering giving a unique gift to someone, or deciding on a unique gift for several, creating necklaces from Las Vegas Clay Poker Chips is a wonderful idea! The receiver of this unique gift is sure to cherish it for many years to come!

Brian Garvin and Jeff West have a lot to teach you about Poker Chips and Clay Poker Chips at Poker Stars Direct. Best of luck to you and Keep Stackin' Chips!

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Wednesday, 11 July 2012

Vintage Watches and Costume Jewellery Set to Be Huge Trend This Autumn

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By Clare Louise Westwood
Vintage Watches And Costume Jewellery Set To Be Huge Trend This Autumn
More and more people are now searching for vintage fashion jewellery and watches according to fashion experts. The main reason as to why people like vintage is that they like to feel they own something unique and one off.
Silver jewellery is particularly fashionable at the moment as it is very wearable and also looks chic and shiny. There are many vintage silver jewellery pieces on the market. If you cannot afford something quite as expensive as a real vintage silver item of jewellery then why not opt for an item of vintage looking costume jewellery.
Often there are watches that are made to look and feel vintage by manufacturers on sale, particularly around the Christmas period. Vintage watches can be expensive but if they are of high quality they are certainly worth investing in.
Many fashion publications such as Elle magazine showcase lots of vintage style jewellery and costume jewellery sue to it being extremely popular. Vintage styles do, of course, influence what is in fashion each season. Vintage never actually goes out of fashion.
Quite often vintage looking jewellery can be mistaken for the real thing, as vintage jewellery is unique it is impossible to tell. Vintage costume jewellery in itself can be extremely valuable and sought after, so it is well worth holding on to your jewellery for the future. Designer costume jewellery is always sought after so making sure you keep it safe and well looked after is important.
The trend for vintage pieces is set to continue well into the autumn, with the emphasis being placed upon jewellery in particular. Investing in a vintage item or vintage looking item is a good idea, it will last well beyond the trends of the season that come and go.
Fashion   Jewellery Sets  is extremely popular and widely available however, women's Silver Jewellery Sets that has a vintage fel to it is fast becoming a best seller, visit Pearl and Butler for all your costume jewellery needs.

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How to Set Up a Jewelry Store

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By Ralph A. Gonzalez

Well the moment has come when you have made your decision to take the plunge and start selling jewelry. If you are starting a small business or if you simply want to add jewelry products to diversify your business, we have compiled some helpful tips for displaying these wonderful items.

Keep Your Customer in Mind:
We all know the main reason for selling any product is to make a profit, so when you are shopping on wholesalers websites, keep your customer in mind. Shop for products with a friend or business partner as they can provide you with helpful feedback as to what your customer will be interested in. If you have no idea what your customer wants that is OK too! most jewelry wholesalers have a link on their website indicating what their best sellers are. And they do sell, trust us.

See the Light:
Now that you have made your selection and you are ready to put those items on display, the most important factor we want to encourage you to invest in is lighting. Florescent lighting is not enough. We recommend halogen lighting. These lights can be displayed in the ceiling or in cases and they really bring out the glitz in jewelry.

Strut Your Stuff:
Depending on the amount you are planning to sell, there are many setup variations for your merchandise display. Display your most important pieces at eye level. Keep your display area clean by putting out a few of the best looking of each piece and the rest in back stock. Place some items in the cash register area of your boutique. This is where most impulse purchasing takes place.
Some widely used forms of jewelry display are display cases (most expensive), build ups, and slat wall displays (lease expensive). Jewelry can be set on a variety of props as well. Wooden posts, dishware, mirrors, mannequins, pillows, trays, pouches, etc... And have plenty of mirrors for your client to view the jewelry on themselves.

Creativity and Uniformity:
Be creative and uniform about how you want to organize your collections. Use a couple of colors and textures for your displays, but do not go overboard. Organize your jewelry so your customer has an idea of where to go to find a certain piece. Gold should be separated from silver and rings should be separated from bracelets. And remember change is good, every once in a while it is good to reevaluate your set up and make changes where necessary.
J. Goodin, Inc. is a jewelry wholesaler with more than 25 years in the Fashion Jewelry business, distributing products to boutiques, gift shops, jewelry stores, and online retailers around the world. For more information about wholesale 
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Thursday, 28 June 2012

The 'Heart of the Ocean' Pendant & the Titanic

 


By Phil T Byrne
When it comes to jewellery, diamond pendants are one of today's big favourites in the world of celebrities. Sarah Jessica Parker of 'Sex in the City' fame and Victoria Beckham are just two of the famous women captured by the paparazzi wearing these sparkling symbols of love.


But ask anyone who has seen James Cameron's 1997 blockbuster movie 'Titanic', which starred Leonard di Capro and Kate Winslet, and they will remember the poignant use of the famous 'Heart of the Ocean' pendant.


The necklace worn by Rose, the character played by Kate Winslet, was based on the world-famous Hope Diamond and given the French name of 'Le Coeur de la Mer.'


The Hope Diamond itself never travelled on the ill-fated 'Titanic', although throughout its history it has often been seen as cursed. In 2005 the Smithsonian Institution officially confirmed that this 45.52 carat diamond was part of the French crown jewels stolen during the reign of Louis XIV.

One of the few Titanic survivors, Kate Florence Phillips, owned a sapphire necklace. Many people believe it was her jewellery that inspired the fictional blue diamond, 'Heart of the Ocean.' Kate was fleeing to America with Samuel Morley, her married lover, where they planned to build a new life for themselves. This was never to be, as Samuel Morley was one of the thousands to perish when the huge liner sank.

A fictional blue diamond also plays an important role in the much earlier film version of 'Titanic,' made in 1943. Here, the diamond is stolen, creating a dramatic break in a romance. Once again, the blue diamond is depicted as a symbol of love.

The necklace used in the 1997 version of the movie was made by top London-based jewellers, Asprey & Garrard. To create the blue diamond effect, they set blue cubic zirconium into white gold, producing a beautiful necklace that at the time was valued at around $10,000. Today the 'Heart of the Ocean' lives in the archives of Twentieth Century Fox, although it has often been featured in exhibits about 'Titanic'.
During the movie's release in 1997, Asprey Garrard were commissioned to use their original design to create an authentic 'Heart of the Ocean' necklace. The stunning result was a 170 carat heart-shaped sapphire, set in platinum and surrounded by 65 diamonds.

This necklace was sold during a benefit auction supporting Southern California's Aid for AIDS and the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund. Its sale was on condition that Celine Dion, singer of the film's powerful theme song 'My Heart Will Go On,' must wear it to the Academy Awards ceremony in 1998. Today, it is believed that this famous reproduction belongs to the daughter of one of Asprey Garrard's wealthy clients. Less expensive reproductions have continued to be made since the movie's release.
Like fellow actress Audrey Hepburn in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's', Kate Winslet again raised the profile of diamond heart-shaped pendants as a timeless symbol of love.

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How to Choose Your Rose Gold Watch?





By Yangyang Liu


Rose gold is one of the most beautiful choices for jewelry. It is also known as Russian gold, although this term has become somewhat rare. It not only inherits the luxury feature of gold but also displays something much more fascinating for the eyes. It is not as flashy as gold. But it looks still nice and classy. At present, Russian gold timepieces are very popular. If you are shopping for nice Russian gold timepieces, the information below may be helpful.

Decide the Colour of Your Watch
The first thing you should take into consideration is the colour of the watch, namely, how rosy you hope your timepieces will be. People create Russian gold by combining gold and copper together. Therefore it has a reddish look. The different amount of copper in the gold decides the level of the colour. Russian gold has 3 levels of colour - pink gold, rose gold and red gold.

Other Colours for Your Watch
When you have decided the level of colour, you can choose other colours you like. For example, timepieces for men are usually black watches or gold watches which only have touches of Russian gold since pink gold is not suitable for men's watches. A black watch strap with a watch face of rose gold and black is a good option for men. However, women's rose gold timepieces can be entirely made of rose gold. Or they may be made of silver and rose gold in the design. What's more, don't forget to choose a right watch band such as metal, leather or ceramic.

The style of Your Watch
Russian gold watches have a lot of styles such as classic, traditional, romantic, effeminate, modern, strong and futuristic. The most important thing is that you must choose the style according to the occasions in which you want to wear your watch. Don't forget to think about other additional features such as sapphire and diamond.

What's Your Budget?
Rose gold timepieces are available at different prices. Some cheap watches are priced less than $100 while some expensive ones are priced at more than $10000 each. Do you want to buy a luxury watch for some formal occasions? Do you need one to wear daily? No matter for what occasion or for whom you are shopping, you must decide your budget before you begin to shop in order to find your ideal watch efficiently.

What's Your Ideal Brand?
Some people don't care much about the brand of the timepieces. But there are still many people who only buy watches of designer brands like Omega. These people believe that designer brands are symbol of quality and status. Do you care about the brand? If you do, make sure that there is a balance between your budget and your desire.

The functions of Your Watch
After you have decided the brand, style and budget, you must think about the functions of your Russian gold watch. For instance, some watches are shock-resistant and solar-powered. If you are interested in these functions, you may want to have a look at that watch.

In a word, before you make your decision to buy your Russian gold timepiece, you must take style, functions and cost into consideration. Hope the information (stated above) will be helpful for you.
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Yellow Gold Vs. White Gold Jewelry - Which One Is Better?

 
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By Joseph C Ford


White gold and yellow gold are both of the same precious metal named Aurum. Basically, the only difference between these two is the kind of alloy used. The actual value of each depends on pureness of gold or what we call karat. Karat is the unit of purity of gold. Pure gold is 24 karat. But since a 100% gold metal is too soft to be used to make jewelries, it is usually mixed with other metals like copper, nickel, silver, etc. to make it hard and durable that is suitable for jewelry purposes. Each karat indicates 1/24th of the whole. It is the quantity of metals mixed over the quantity of gold that determines the karat of it. For example, if a piece of jewelry is made of 18 parts gold and 6 parts of copper, then it is specified as 18-karat gold or 18k.
Monetary Value

Gold is mixed with other metal not only for durability but also to create a variety of distinctive color; this is how gold of different hues other than [the natural] yellow are created (White, rose, green). White gold is basically the same [yellow] gold mixed with white metals like silver, palladium, nickel and zinc to give its distinctive white appearance. Yellow gold on the other hand is usually mixed with nickel and copper. However in jewelries, unlike yellow gold, white gold needs to be rhodium plated. Rhodium plating adds more durability and makes it look whiter and brighter. Without rhodium plating, it cannot attain an elegant luster and it will quickly turn yellow and look dull. Normally, rhodium plating on a ring worn on a daily basis will last for at least a couple of years. Therefore, once your white gold ring's rhodium plating starts to wear off, you need to bring it to a jeweler to have it re-plated. Rhodium plating can be reasonably expensive; the price also depends on the size of the jewelry to be re-plated. This is the reason why jewelry store may sometimes charge more on white gold than yellow gold even on the same jewelry piece of the same karat. But if you're selling broken jewelries as scrap gold, the rhodium plating on white gold bears no value anymore.

To wrap things up, white gold may be more expensive than yellow gold in fine jewelries because of extra charges for rhodium plating. The increasing demand for a particular type of gold and design brought by the prevailing fashion trend may also affect the price. Nevertheless, the value of gold itself remains the same for all. However, if you're buying or selling broken jewelries as scraps to be refined, the value depends solely on the karat of gold.

Aesthetic Value
Determining the aesthetic value of white or yellow gold is a personal choice. It may also depend on culture and on the current fashion trend. Yellow gold was inarguably very popular many decades ago. But in recent times, many people prefer white gold over yellow or rose gold. Also the increasing popularity of titanium, platinum, aluminum and silver, the trend in jewelry led many consumers to prefer white colored jewelries over other colors. White gold is an alternative to platinum which, although quite durable is a little bit heavier than the former; it's also quite far expensive than gold. But the fact that the value of gold remains high regardless of the economy, investing in gold rather than other precious metal may have become one of the many reasons why people prefer to buy them.

Now that you have learn the difference between yellow and white gold, it's time for you to learn that you could sell scrap gold. Click on the links and find out more about selling silver and gold. For sure you could gain extra cash without a sweat.


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