Jade Co Hobby

Cindy L asked:


I 22. I make beaded jewelry as a hobby right now. I mostly use silver an real meatal for finding because I wear alot of it an like it to be of good quality. I use only glass bead an semi-precious stones, coral, shell etc no plastic. I have often been told that I should see my jewelry. I have been thinking more of it but I’m really not sure if i should or the best way to go about it. Can anyone give me some advice?

Lillia Boekeloo asked:


All astrological signs have a birthstone and a birth metal, the birth stone has partly to do with what Element the sign is, like Taurus, it’s Element is Earth and it’s birth stone is Emerald and it’s metal is Copper. In some cases the metal matches what planet rules the sign. Like with Gemini’s their ruling planet is Mercury and so is their metal, and their birthstone is Agate.

Many people don’t know that there are Astrological birthstones and monthly birthstones, for example, lets say you are a Cancer born in July, your Astrological birthstone is pearl and your monthly birthstones is Ruby, but if you’re a Cancer who was born in June then your monthly birthstone is different, it is either Pearl or Moonstone.

Here is a list of all the Astrological signs birthstones monthly birthstones and birth Metals and Ruling Planets and in some cases what metal is the best setting for the gems in Jewelry

Aries:

Planet: Mars

Astrological birthstones: Diamond, Bloodstone

Months: End of March and beginning of April

Month Birthstones: March: Aquamarine April: Diamond

Metal: Iron

Best setting: German silver, an alloy based on copper and nickel.

Taurus:

Planet: Venus

Astrological birthstones: Emerald, Sapphire, Amber, Coral, Rose quartz, Turquoise, Azurite.

Months: End of April, and beginning of May

Month birthstones: April: Diamond May: Emerald

Metal: Copper

Best setting: Copper

Gemini:

Planet: Mercury

Astrological birthstones: Agate, – Chrysoprase, Citrine, Moonstone, Pearl, and White Sapphire

Months: End of May, and beginning of June

Month birthstones: May: Emerald June: Pearl, Moonstone

Metal: Mercury

Best settings: Uranium metals- aluminum, Titanium and their alloys Platinum and gold alloys containing cadmium and zinc

Cancer:

Planet: Moon

Astrological birthstones: Pearl, Emerald, Moonstone, and Ruby

Months: End of June and beginning of July

Month birthstones: June: Pearl, Moonstone July: Ruby

Metal: Silver

Best setting: Silver

Leo:

Planet: The Sun

Astrological birthstones: Ruby, Onyx, Carnelian, Sardonyx, Golden Topaz, and Tourmaline

Months: End of July and beginning of August

Month birthstones: July: Ruby August: Peridot

Metal: Gold

Best setting: Gold

Virgo:

Planet: Mercury

Astrological birthstones: Sapphire, Carnelian, Jade, Jasper, Moss Agate,

Months: End of August and beginning of September

Month Birthstones: August: Peridot September: Sapphire

Metal: Mercury

Best setting: Uranium metals- aluminum, titanium, and their alloys Platinum and gold alloys containing cadmium and zinc

Libra:

Planet: Venus

Astrological birthstones: Opal, Chrysolite (Peridot), Lapis Lazuli,

Months: End of September and beginning of October

Month birthstones: September: Sapphire October: Opal, Tourmaline

Metal: Copper

Best setting: Copper

Scorpio:

Planet: Pluto

Astrological birthstones: Topaz, Beryl, Apache Tear, Aquamarine, Coral, and Obsidian.

Months: End of October and beginning of November

Month birthstones: October: Opal, Tourmaline November: Yellow Topaz, Citrine

Metal: Plutonium

Best setting: Iron

Sagittarius:

Planet: Jupiter

Astrological birthstones: Turquoise, Topaz, Amethyst, Ruby, and Sapphire

Months: End of November and beginning of December

Month birthstones: November: Yellow Topaz, Citrine December: Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Tanzanite

Metal: Tin

Best setting: Gold

Capricorn:

Planet: Saturn

Astrological birthstones: Garnet, Ruby, Agate, and Black Onyx

Months: End of December and beginning of January

Month birthstones: December: Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Tanzanite January: Garnet

Metal: Lead

Best setting: Silver

Aquarius:

Planet: Uranus

Astrological birthstones: Amethyst, Garnet, Moss Agate, Opal, and Sugilite

Months: End of January and beginning of February

Month birthstones: January: Garnet February: Amethyst

Metal: Uranium

Best setting: Uranium metals- aluminum, titanium, and their alloys, platinum, and gold alloys containing cadmium and zinc

Pisces:

Planet: Neptune

Astrological birthstones: Aquamarine, Amethyst, Bloodstone, Jade, Rock Crystal, and Sapphire.

Months: End of February and beginning of March

Month birthstones: February: Amethyst March: Aquamarine

Metal: Platinum

Best setting: Silver

If you put your birthstones whether they be your Astrological or monthly in the right setting, they can provide many different qualities to help your health and many other things.

Some Examples: Amethyst: Brings faithfulness in love and bestows the gift of prescience.

Topaz: Releases occult powers and brings serenity of mind, it also protects from enemies and illness.

Pearl: Changes bad fortune into good and discord into harmony. It also brings support from influential people.

In getting the right stones and metals in jewelry it can help you in life, if you just believe and if you liked my paper, come to my website, were I sell Sterling silver jewelry at http://www.Lillysilverjewels.com

Also if you want to know more about what each birthstone does then read my other Article: The powers of the stones

PikC asked:


Is there such a thing as synthetic jade? is it possible to sell or buy it?

GigGLeS! asked:


Hello everyone,

My gf is Chinese and I’d like to buy her a little something special. We are quite far along in our relationship and I’d like to offer her a little something that would show her that I love her very much.

I’m trying to hit it right on the head by getting her a piece of jewelry that she’ll like but also that she will enjoy wearing. I don’t want her to see it, say It’s great to be nice but never wear it.

So I come to you, great community of Yahoo, please assist me in finding the perfect gift!
I’d like to find information on what the usual Chinese custom is for that type of gifts. I was thinking gold necklace or earrings but I’m never sure what meaning is associated with which…
Gold? Silver? Diamonds? Jade?
I know that in the far East, most materials are associated with particular meanings and symbols.

I’m just your average guy trying to impress his girl and I’m completely clueless what to pick… The advice will be much appreciated!

Thanks to anyone that answers
lol, it seems some people misunderstand me.

I’m not trying to get something that will remind her of China, nor am I trying to be cheesy by finding something that will scream see!!! I got you a jade dragon pendant with chinese writing because you are Chinese and that’s what Chinese people love!!

I’m not that ignorant. I just want to hit the mark and find something she will genuinely enjoy. If I buy her some huge bling chain with a spinning diamond rim, she will prolly say it’s nice but I’m pretty sure it’ll be collecting dust in no time.

curious asked:


What souvenirs to bring home for friends? What good small items for me that are a deal?

Sarah Stephens asked:


Professional athletes ask their devoted celebrity wives to attend a wide range of events, from morning press conferences to midday games and evening championship celebrations. Eva Longoria – despite all odds – always manages to look glamorous, sexy and still appropriate for every occasion. How does she do it? Jewelry.

Eva Longoria

Married to: Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs

Eva embraces earthy tones that complement her olive skin tone and brunette locks. Her jewelry is full of jade, citrine, chalcedony and diamond stones. These glistening, green, yellow and clear gems are appropriate at any occasion and can be piled on in petite gemstone clusters or worn as large, stand-alone pendants. Eva was recently seen wearing a multi-layer gold chain necklace with a large green quartz gemstone. As a single focus piece, the necklace was a tribute to her signature style and a gorgeous accessory all in one.

Jewelry is the secret weapon of every female celebrity, whether she’s strolling the red carpet or stepping out to the corner store for another box of ginger tea. Eva consistently dons fun dangly earrings, rich with gemstones and strong metals that add a particularly personal touch to her outfit. Chandelier earrings compliment her oval-shaped face and strong chin line when her hair is up, while shorter dangles bring attention to her eyes when her hair is down.

Take a look at your own shape and hairstyle and figure out what works best for you – long faces tend to benefit from linear cascade earring designs; Round faces look best with short, drop or cluster earrings. Heart shape faces allow longer, bigger hoops and chandeliers to fill in the space below the chin. Over time, every woman’s individual accessory style becomes part of her signature look, so it’s important to figure out what works and stick with it. Look for customizable jewelry shops like this one, where you can choose the length of your earrings.

Unlike clothing, the most beautiful jewelry is timeless, so it can be worn again and again, with almost any outfit. However, just like clothing, jewelry colors must be tailored to the individual wearer to complement her natural features best. When choosing earrings, look for gemstone colors that match or are slightly darker than your eyes. This will enhance your natural sparkle and draw more attention to those baby blues (or browns, or greens…). With necklaces, be sure to keep in mind how strong your tan is – a blue necklace balances out pink or blotchy skin. Green gemstones look great on slightly olive tones. Pink or red tones warm up pale skin and black is a universal color that looks good on everyone. To get a better idea of gemstone colors click here.

While you consider Eva’s look, keep in mind that accessories are your opportunity to make your ensemble specifically yours and to develop your very own personal style. Add flare to an every day outfit, a wedding day ensemble or weekend night glam with jewelry that is perfectly and precisely you – your colors, your favorite metal, your shape and size. That way, there will always be a little glimpse of your true self in the office, at the altar or on the dance floor.

warrior58_06 asked:


I have been look around this God forsaken internet for hobbies that involve making stuff. Alot of them are mediocore stuff that a child would do. Does anyone know of any hobbies that are really kool to do? I like art stuff. I also want a hobby that is unusual and not a lot of people do it. I dont what a hobby like making jewelry.

carlos asked:


What would be a good thesis? Where did Mama go? Why did author use repitition advice? Why would landlady apologize for the persona’s rough brown skin?

Mama, come back.
Why did you leave
now that I am learning you?
The landlady next door
how she apologizes
for my rough brown skin
to her tenant from Hong Kong
as if I were her daughter,
as if she were you.

How do I say I miss you
your scolding
your presence
your roast loin of pork
more succulent, more tender
than any hotel chef’s?

The fur coat you wanted
making you look like a polar bear
and the mink-trimmed coat
I once surprised you
on Christmas morning.

Mama, how you said importment
for important,
your gold tooth flashing
an insecurity you dared not bare,
wanting recognition
simply as eating noodles
and riding in a motor car
to the supermarket
the movie theater
adorned in your gold and jade
as if all your jewelry
confirmed your identity
a Chinese woman in America.

How you said you better
always your last words
glazed through your dark eyes
following me fast as you could
one November evening in New York City
how I thought Hello, Dolly!
showed you an America
you never saw.

How your fear of being alone
kept me dutiful in body
resentful in mind.
How my fear of being single
kept me
from moving out.

How I begged your forgiveness
after that one big fight
how I wasn’t wrong
but needed you to love me
as warmly as you hugged strangers.

Amy Carrington asked:


There are a wide variety of distinctive jewelry styles, techniques, and pieces created in different countries and cultures throughout the world. Exploring these diverse and unique world jewelry styles is an excellent way to create your own personal style.

Finding unique and unusual jewelry pieces from around the world is simple through the Internet. Additionally, various marketing and charity groups help local artisans and craftspeople sell their jewelry creations internationally. While browsing these sites or at their retail stores or exhibitions it is possible to find truly one-of- a-kind items from Africa, Bali, India, Thailand, Mexico and even the Andes area of South America.

Africa

Jewelry from Africa typically features a wide range of nature based themes and materials. Bronze. copper and brass are common metals used in necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings and are typically combined with leather, glass beads, bone carved beads pieces and naturally occurring semi-precious gems such as amber. Typically balance, symmetry and a very structured look is achieved using these materials, however the overall presentation of the jewelry is very soft and gentle. Black onyx is often used in round and larger squared settings that add to the warmth and natural glow of the jewelry.

Bali

Bali and Java have a long history of producing families of gold and silversmiths that make beautiful bracelets, necklaces, earrings and pendants. Silver is typically the metal of choice, however it is typically combined with gems to make one of a kind items. Another key feature of many of the Bali silver jewelry designs is the use of small dots of silver on a naturally tarnished background to produce detailed and striking designs. Brass and copper can also be used as an accent metal. Garnet, carnelian, amethyst and pearls are all common gems found in the designs.

India

Indian jewelry may be silver or gold, however it is typically much more detailed and filigree type styles than seen in other countries. Close fitting chocker necklaces with many different gems and beads suspended from the main chain accentuate the neck area. Black onyx, pearls, moonstones, amethysts and peridot are gems that may be seen in the beautiful jewelry from India.

Andes

Jewelry from the Andes tends to be more geometric in shape with silver predominantly used as the metal since it is so prominent. The pendants for necklaces tend to be more inlayed with a variety of gems and stones that create patterns and motifs that are culturally defined. Filigree and the use of nature themes such as leaves, water and flowers are very popular in the jewelry but are also completely unique to the area. Different semi-precious stones including aragonite, a brown stone and chrysocolla, a beautifully variegated green stone are also very prominent in the jewelry from this area.

Thailand

Jewelry from Thailand is often very delicate, inspired by nature, butterflies, dragonflies, flowers and the natural surroundings. Silver and gold are both used in most jewelry items with pearls, topaz and turquoise making a striking visual impression. Thin chokers with distinctive and detailed pendants worn close to the throat are also a common theme in the jewelry of Thailand. Jade and crystal, two very traditional materials figure prominently in many of the custom designs from the country.

Ivan Liu asked:


Be it a formal party or an informal one, you are bound to be desirous of presenting yourself in an attractive manner so as to create an exclusive aura of extravagance and uniqueness. Imagine that you get down from your car to head for the party you had been longing for and immediately catch the glimpse of multiple pairs of eyes gazing at you. Yes! It’s not only just you but every woman at a certain corner in her heart desire the passionate look of men, which is powerful enough to withstand the green-eyed competitors at the party. This imagination can definitely be given a shape if you try out the glittering fashion jewelries especially meant for the party. The party earrings and necklaces are designed with great skills applied carefully on selected materials with charming sequins to spice up the evening. These are obviously going to make you look awesome and you will also be sparking in them. The apparel that you select for the party has to be elegant and stylish. The jewelry you select should also gel well with it. This cohesion is possible only when you are selective enough when the party jewelries are concerned.

Vintage costume jewelry is always preferred when the party jewelries are concerned. Glittering and glimmering earrings, bracelets and necklaces that are available at a considerably cheaper rate are always considered as among the most important factors that can highlight you in an evening party. Floral earrings like those from the Orange butterfly ones from Vivace jewelry have compelled several women to fall in love with them. The beadwork in these earrings creates the magic combination of colors that are there in the wings of butterflies. If this set of earrings is accompanied by multicolor orange butterfly necklace and bracelets of the same type, then you are simply going to look fabulous. Multi-chain earrings with metallic circles at their end can be a superb combination with a layered chain necklace and you can wear them both in the morning and in the evening parties. Double chain metal earrings or the juicy earrings can complete your party look when you are wearing them with a black silk outfit or backless tops. Multiple colored and stone studded jewelries are always preferred when party and other occasions are concerned.

The type of party you are heading for has a direct relation with the jewelries that you are going to adorn yourself with; for instance, if you are invited for a formal party, then the jewelry combination has to be elegant with a flair of formality. While when dressing up with the jewelries for wedding ceremonies are concerned you hardly pay heed to any restrictions. For, in such parties any type of jewelry can be worn. Moreover, the glittering ones that suit your facial features and body contours are in great demand. Ceramic can always be in great demand but for the formal parties women often feel comfortable in a diamond set whose worth can never be superceded by any other gorgeous jewelry. Those who are conscious about safety issue or simply do not want to go for precious jewelries, hunt for simple designer jewelries that they can embellish themselves with to be presentable. If you have selected an off-shoulder outfit with a perfect shirt down the waist, then compliment it with triple blue drop ceramic necklace that can move down to the cleavage, sexualizing your party look through its suggestive alignments.

With the huge collection of Vivace jewelry, alluring men at any party or get together is now at your fingertips. Jewelries that are made up of glass can be enough attractive when weaved in a colored rope. Gold can always be an essential part of the marriage ceremonies and parties; they are not really meant for formal parties and birthday parties. At birthday parties, you should always wear light inexpensive jewelries that can create magic with their simplicity. As days are passing by, experimentations on jewelries are attaining new heights. So, if you move out for shopping or even just browse through the web pages you are going to get a wide array of fashion jewelries present in the market. You can transform your image into that of a beautiful and glamorous lady when you prettify yourself with the handmade jewelry collections that are accompanied by semi-precious stones and silk coding. The combination of colors and designs can made you one of the primary reasons for men to turn around. The shimmer that these fashion and party jewelries have in them can hardly be seen in any other forms of jewelries. Jewelries, especially bracelets, are often seen with charms that might bear some sort of meaning for the person wearing it. This can also be one of the selected and demanding jewelry that almost all the women love to wear.

Women today are fashion conscious and they are trying to dress themselves up only with the finely selected designer jewelries, and when parties are concerned they become all the more cautious. Jewelries that are meant for a shimmering look can always be put on while you move into a party or some other event of this sort. You have to make the right type of selection so that they can develop that particular feature in you, which you are looking for. There are a number of companies that engage themselves in providing adequate information about designer jewelries and also involve themselves in giving exclusive discounts on them. Stones like jade, amnesty, ruby can make simple jewelries look awesome. Take the advice of your designer and put on the best one according to your complexion and features. Finely selected contemporary vintage jewelries take you a long way and you are going to look much more than just beautiful.