Jade Co Hobby

Jaxon Toh asked:


Most jewelry pieces are very delicate and require special care. For example, pearls are especially fussy. Even commonly used products like perfume and body lotion can damage them. If you want to avoid the painful prospect of throwing away your favorite jewelry, read on…

Sterling Silver

Sterling silver is a very soft metal and if you’re not careful during cleaning, it’s easy to get scratch marks from your finger nails or the rough fibers of the wrong cloth. To remove fingerprints, light grease or dirt, soak for 2-3 minutes in a dilute mild liquid soap solution, rinse thoroughly with clean water and dry completely before storing in an air tight plastic bag.

Another problem with silver is that it naturally tarnishes in air. Rubbing a polishing cloth over silver will keep it nice and shiny. However do note that most silver today has a fine layer of finish over it as a protection against the elements. Unfortunately this layer can and will eventually wear off. So don’t apply too much force when cleaning or polishing. The overcoat will be removed.

Gold

When cleaning gold jewelry, using a soft wet cloth will usually do the trick. For stubborn grease or dirt in hard-to-reach places, you can also use a soft-bristled toothbrush with warm water and a mild soap. Use of abrasive chemical cleaners will strip away its natural luster and shine and should be avoided. Never use bleach or chlorine based cleaners.

Gemstones

Precious stones like diamonds, rubies, and sapphires are among the hardest and toughest substances. These can be cleaned using warm soapy water, or detergent, and rinse thoroughly afterwards. You can also use an old soft tooth brush to remove dirt and grease in hard to reach areas.

Semi-precious gemstones like opal, lapis lazuli, turquoise, malachite, amber, jade, etc., are very porous stones and can absorb liquids if soaked. Over time, water and detergents trapped inside the stones can cause discoloration. Never soak this type of jewelry. It is recommended to clean your gemstone jewelry with a soft cloth moistened with warm water. These semi-precious gemstones are also soft and can easily be scratched by other jewelry. Store pieces with these gemstones separately and have them individually wrapped in jeweler’s tissue.

Pearl

Pearls are very delicate and require extra care. Excessive dryness and heat can make pearls become brittle. The pearl’s nacre surface is fragile and very sensitive and can be damaged by normal household chemicals. Keep away from perfume, hair spray, hand and body lotion. Put your pearl jewelry on only after putting on makeup and spraying perfume on. Do not expose them to blow dryers.

Clean your pearl jewelry by wiping them with a soft wet cloth after every use. Store them in a breathable bag away from jewelry which may scratch their surface. They should be stored at room temperature.

digitaldiva1229 asked:


Our daughter is very artistic and being raised in a photography studio already knows a lot but my husband and I decided that we need to create a family hobby involving photography for two reasons.
One: We want to spend time with our daughter having fun and developing deeper relationships. She is fun and loves to hang with us and at nine it is the perfect time to deepend that relationship before she hits the teens.
Two: we obviously love photography but tend to do it more for work than we used to when we photographed for the simple joy.

We decided that we should make a hobby of photographing ’something’ as a form of ‘collecting. We live in Texas and thought we would make weekend trips with our daughter to ‘discover and photograph’. BUT WHAT?
Any ideas what might be fun for two jaded pros and a little girls just learning the wonders of her camera? We don’t want to do barns. Overdone. Texas wildflowers are only in the spring. We considered town squares in small towns.
For fairly creative people we seem stumped. Any ideas. Places? Objects in towns? Cars?.Really, we would love any creative ideas. Maybe we have been paid for our work too long. We really want to rediscover the joy along with teaching our daughter the joy.

Thanks!
I love the suggestions so far. In the Texas Hill Country the big ranches decorate their gates very elaborately at Christmas. We talked about doing that as a book project a couple of years ago but haven’t yet. And of course that is only at Christmas.

Keep ‘em coming. I can’t wait to show Kiley Rea (that would be the little daughter… she is at her first away camp this week and will be excited to see all the things to choose from)
Antoni… when you are a little girl…? You are too silly! We actaully did think about horses and she already does want a pony. We live in small town Texas. Tons of horse ranches. On across the street from my mother. My husband just took her out horsebackriding a couple of weeks ago. She knows no pony where we live but is begging for riding lessons. I’ve told her that will only happen when we decied to give up the luxury of buying groceries! …hum… 6 months of riding lessons or a new camera….hum…think we’ll stick with ballet…

mike j asked:


I make custom artistic sterling silver jewelry. I’ve been making it as a hobby for over 10 yrs. and now would like to market it to celebrities. The only problem i have is that i have no way of contacting them directly. I’ve tried avenues like myspace and fan pages, but have had no luck…

Find-me-a-gift asked:


Anniversary Gifts & presents from find-me-a-gift

Find-me-a-gift have a fantastic range of unique anniversary gifts to suit everyone. From the traditional to the unique you will find something as they have over 1000 gift & gadget ideas.

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Here are our top 10 Anniversary gift ideas

Personalised Champagne – A lovely bottle of J D Telmont Champagne with a personalised label of your choice (up to 28 words).

Champagne J. De Telmont is from Damery, a small village, 8km from Epernay on the banks of the River Marne. De Telmont was founded by the Lhopital family in the middle of the last century and is ranked amongst the thirty largest champagne houses. http://www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk/gifts-for-men/personal-gift/personalised-bottle-of-champagne.html

Become a Laird or Lady of the Glen – Please note this is a Scottish “Laird” title which is equivalent to the English “Lord” title

Become a Lord (Laird) or Lady when you buy this gift and be the owner of a plot of land on the Kincavel Estate in Sonachan, Scotland, and have legal usage of the title “Laird” (meaning “land owner”). Laird is a title that can be used by men or women but the commonly accepted equivalent for women is “Lady”. http://www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk/gifts-for-men/unusual-gadgets/laird-lord-and-lady-of-the-glen.html

Name a Star – Name a Star is a wonderful present for anyone. Send someone special into orbit by Naming a Star after them with the Intergalactic Star Database. This thoughtful personalised gift will last 10 billion years, longer than anything else you could ever buy them. The Name a Star gift is perfect for your loved ones and will let them know how much you value them. Every time they want to see their present, they can just look up at night and see a beautiful shining reminder of you.

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Bouquet of flowers – Fast UK guaranteed delivery will ensure our range of fresh flowers arrives in perfect condition. Browse our collection by clicking on one of the orange buttons above and send flowers to a loved one today. Order your Mothers day or anniversary flowers today and we will ensure that they are delivered when you need them to be. http://www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk/flowers/flowers-delivery.asp

Silver Rolo – My last Rolo – Do you love anyone enough to give them your last silver rolo? This fun yet thoughtful gift is perfect for all occasions and is sure to have them grinning with happiness. The Last Silver Rolo is a great way of letting someone know how much you care as well as giving someone the priceless gift of putting a smile on your face. http://www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk/gift-ideas-for-women/presents/silver-rolo-my-last-rolo.html

Wine Tasting Experience For Two – You’ll be amazed at the skill, effort and experience it takes to produce a quality wine. Enjoy a tour of an English vineyard and take home a complimentary bottle of wine per couple to drink at your leisure. http://www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk/gifts-for-men/men/wine-tasting-experience-for-two.html

Silver & Diamond Love Token – A sincere and lasting keepsake for someone very special. A real diamond is set within the centre of the disc and the words, “think of me when you look upon this” are inscribed around the outside of this diamond and silver love token. http://www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk/gifts-for-men/personal-gift/silver-and-diamond-love-token.html

Philips 7 & 9-Inch Digital Photo Frame – Philips 7″ and 9″ Digital Photo Frame Display

Every picture tells a story…. How many digital pictures are hidden on your PC? See, share and relive your memories with Philips Digital Photo Display, the easiest way to display your digital photos in print quality – without a PC

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Message in a bottle – The Message in a Bottle is one of the most important gifts we offer. You could buy someone a £1,000,000 diamond ring and still not make it clear what they meant to you. The Message in a Bottle gives you the chance to do exactly that. You’ve got plenty of space to let someone know exactly how you feel, whether it’s a heart-rending love letter or a simple thank you!

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Name a Rose – Name A Rose Gift Set. Name a Rose gift pack is a beautiful gift which is both touching and unique. Inside the gift box is a unique unnamed pack of rose seeds for recipient to nurture and grow. By filling in the enclosed registration card they can name their rose and have this information stored on the official “Name a Rose” database.

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Tips

Traditional and Modern Anniversary Gifts Guide

Year: 1st Anniversary gifts

Traditional Gift(s): Paper

Modern Gift(s): Clocks

Gemstone: Gold Jewelry

Year: 2nd Anniversary gifts

Traditional Gift(s): Cotton

Modern Gift(s): China

Gemstone: Garnet

Year: 3rd Anniversary gifts

Traditional Gift(s): Leather

Modern Gift(s): Crystal, Glass

Gemstone: Pearl

Year: 4th Anniversary gifts

Traditional Gift(s): Fruit, Flowers

Modern Gift(s): Appliances

Gemstone: Topaz

Year: 5th Anniversary gifts

Traditional Gift(s): Wood

Modern Gift(s): Silverware

Gemstone: Sapphire

Year: 6th – Anniversary gifts

Traditional Gift(s): Candy, Iron

Modern Gift(s): Candy, Iron

Gemstone: Amethyst

Year: 7th Anniversary gifts

Traditional Gift(s): Wool, Copper

Modern Gift(s): Desk Sets

Onyx

Year: 8th Anniversary gifts

Traditional Gift(s): Bronze, Pottery

Modern Gift(s): Bronze, Pottery

Gemstone: Tourmaline

9th Anniversary gifts

Traditional Gift(s): Pottery, Willow

Modern Gift(s): Linen, Lace

Gemstone: Lapis Lazuli

10th Anniversary gifts

Traditional Gift(s): Tin, Aluminum

Modern Gift(s): Leather

Gemstone: Diamonds

11th Anniversary gifts

Traditional Gift(s): Steel

Modern Gift(s): Jewelry

Gemstone: Turquiose

Year: 12th Anniversary gifts

Traditional Gift(s): Silk, Linen

Modern Gift(s): Pearls

Gemstone: Jade

13th Anniversary gifts

Traditional Gift(s): Lace

Modern Gift(s): Textiles, Furs

Gemstone: Citrine

14th Anniversary gifts

Traditional Gift(s): Ivory

Modern Gift(s): Gold Jewelry

Gemstone: Opal

15th Anniversary gifts

Traditional Gift(s): Crystal

Modern Gift(s): Watches

Gemstone: Ruby

20th Anniversary gifts

Traditional Gift(s): China

Modern Gift(s): Platinum

Gemstone: Emerald

25th Anniversary gifts

Traditional Gift(s): Silver

Modern Gift(s): Silver

Gemstone: Silver

30th Anniversary gifts

Traditional Gift(s): Pearl

Modern Gift(s): Diamond

Gemstone: Pearl

Year: 35th Anniversary gifts

Traditional Gift(s): Coral

Modern Gift(s): Jade

Gemstone: Emerald

40th Anniversary gifts

45th Anniversary gifts

Traditional Gift(s): Sapphire

Modern Gift(s): Sapphire

Gemstone: Sapphire

50th Anniversary gifts

Traditional Gift(s): Gold

Modern Gift(s): Gold

Gemstone: Gold

55th Anniversary gifts

Traditional Gift(s): Emerald

Modern Gift(s): Emerald

Gemstone: Alexandrite

60th Anniversary gifts

Traditional Gift(s): Diamond

Modern Gift(s): Diamond

Gemstone: Diamonds

To see our full range of gift ideas please click below

http://www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk/wedding-anniversary-gifts/anniversary-presents-ideas.asp

Briace asked:


   Turquoise is a complex compound of copper, aluminum and phosphate mineral, so the transparent and sky blue is representative color of turquoise. Certainly the turquoise also has other kinds of color, like light blue, blue-green, green, light green, yellowish green, gray-green, pale and so on, the general rigidity is five to six, under the ultraviolet ray illumination, turquoise will send out fluorescence which gradually range from light green to blue. Because the texture of the turquoise is not uniform, the depth of the color is also different. Some varieties contain tinted stripe or spots. Moreover, the degree of it’s density has much difference, the one which has more interspaces will present loose state. On the contrary, the one which has less interspaces will present hard state. The fine turquoise when is polished looks like a glazed china, it has the name of “porcelain loose rock”.

 

   A disadvantage of the turquoise is when heated or approached to the heating, it will fade easily, the strong acid corrosion will also change the color, so the turquoise collection friend should pay attention to its maintenance, avoid meeting heat or acid, or that will damage the color of the turquoise. In addition, for the low degree of hardness turquoise, if the interspaces grow better, the characteristics of hygroscopicity and the fragility will have more. The external factor such as the greasy dirt, the sweat stains, the tea that is not easy to dispel will sink into the interspaces, it is difficult to deal with. So for this kind of turquoise , must be careful when storage it. Meanwhile, the turquoise is a kind of pampered jade, no matter machining, wearing, use, collecting, must treasure and maintain it carefully.

 

  In a word, keep the turquoise clean and pay attention to the depositing environment , without heating and strong acid , avoid force collision, will keep its beautiful luster and nature.jewelry wholesale

 

Dont Label Me asked:


I make jewelry as a hobby, and decided to open a site to sell my best pieces…therefore needing to come up with a name.

What do you think of the name: Arie ?
Kinda like Aubry but without the b

To get an idea of what type of jewelry I make, while my pieces vary, but to get a feel, I think this designer has some of my type of style, http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=cat1_gallery_19listing_id=17060125

Viki asked:


I’ve always been creative and interested in making things with my hands. Drawing, painting, scrapbooking, pottery, jewelry making, and a bunch more. I saw Nights in Rodanthe and the second I saw her pull out what looked to be tools, I was hooked. Then I figured out that they’re wood tools. How do I get into that hobby? Where do I start? How do I start? Where do I buy these tools? Oh so many questions!!! Please help me!!!!!

Medha Ruby asked:


The mushy feeling in your head, the butterflies in your stomach, the sleepless nights and the involuntary smiles – all go to say that love in the air. Are you however, getting cold feet when it comes to expressing your undying love for your girl?

Making your feelings known to your beloved can be a herculean task for most people. This is where Feelgoodjewelry.com steps in to help you express your feelings with a passion.

When your love is much more than what words can express, then go ahead and say it with a black onyx. Make your girl know that she is indeed special by gifting her a true masterpiece. Every piece of jewelry at Feel Good Jewelry speaks volumes about the quality and value for money that the name offers. The exquisite range of jewelry here is crafted with extreme attention to detail and is in keeping with the latest trends.

The Black Onyx bead, the semi-precious stone is used in a number of styles and designs to suit your specific tastes and needs. With a Black Onyx you can make known your feelings just the way you want it. The Black Onyx necklace comes in an array of combinations like the Black Onyx and jade or pearl designs. There are also matching Black Onyx earring that can add to your youthful glow and personality. With Black Onyx bracelet and Black Onyx pendant the range that you could choose from is simply amazing. The beautiful Black Onyx stud earring is yet another elegant and beautifully designed piece that is an expression of love.

Life is all about small pleasures that have a lasting impact. When in love, do not hold back your feelings. Go ahead and make it known. Make a great impression with the beautiful designs of Black Onyx jewelry crafted with just you in mind. Enjoy every bit of this journey called life – together.

Stacey Day asked:


People choose multi-gemstone accent pins for sentimental reasons on many occasions. The stones may reflect the birthday month of each of their children or a favoritism they show for stones that have a particular shade that is their favorite color. These accent pins are fashion essentials that can offer many rewarding memories to the wearer at any time of the year.

Perhaps a lavender jade butterfly pendant that is accented in small diamonds will remind a woman of spring time and make her feel young again. This is a brilliant gift choice for anyone that is affirmed and recuperating in a hospital. A sapphire and turquoise onyx bird pin would make an excellent gift for someone that has a fondness for feathered creatures no matter where they live.

Some accent pins are quite suitable for younger children because the stones reflect the bright colors found in balloons at a carnival they recently visited, and the dainty flow of ribbons encased in pure gold underneath these stones make the flowing latex bubbles so real that the child feels the carnival magic every time they view their pin.

A diamond accent star shaped pin that is filled with multi-colored stones would make the perfect gift at Christmas time. The star shape will remind all members of the family of the marvelous holiday time that was spent loving each other’s company, even for short periods of time.

When a husband presents his wife with a little love gift shaped to resemble a floral bouquet, he is sending his love to her everytime she wears it, and she will probably wear it often with a smile on her face. Accent pins that resemble tiara’s might make their wife feel very regal and is given because their loved ones do feel that they get royal treatment.

Accent pins are little reminders that you can send to people to let them know that you care about them, or that you thought about them when you saw the piece and knew that you had to get it for them for no other reason than that. The colors that are available in online jewelry malls are so abundant that it is quite possible to customize accent pins to meet the preferences of everyone in the family.

Any person in your life will feel very special indeed when they see delicate accent pins that are in their custom colors that are brilliant and pleasing to wear on any outfit of clothing that they want to ornament with these special gifts of gems. These accent pins will make friends and family think they were custom ordered just for them.

Friends and family members will be truly mesmerized by the multiple assortments of gems that can be found on accent pins. Loved ones will feel highly complimented when they realize the exquisite quality and character of the precious metals that their personalized stone accent pins are held in place by, and the work that was involved in bringing it to marvelous culmination of effort. Your loved ones will wear these precious accent pin gifts of love and think of you often. Accent pins are marvelous way of making people feel special every day.

Sheila Chun asked:


Historically, marketers of fine jewelry have targeted their advertising campaigns primarily towards men, but times have changed. With powerhouses like Debeers leading the way with their famous right hand ring campaign, jewelers have realized that the modern woman is now the target consumer and the rest of the industry is taking notice. Men still tend to purchase the higher ticket items, but they buy for special occasions, namely engagements, anniversaries, birthdays and Christmas. The workingwomen today have strong purchasing power and equally strong opinions of what they like. And what the modern woman wants, the modern woman buys. In fact, according to the JCK magazine, 80% of all jewelry purchasers today are women.

What are they buying? What is it that women are buying and not buying today? The first thing they want is “Big” with a lot of bling. They are doing this by sometimes sacrificing the quality of stone for size, other times by choosing pieces with multiple diamonds that give the illusion of a big look. The days of women being satisfied with a plain gold wedding band is gone. Anything paved, basically small round diamonds set everywhere, with minimal metal showing is in hot demand.

And the second thing they want is color…lots and lots of it. In fact,

They are opting for alternative semi-precious stones set around diamonds, rather then going for the traditional pricier precious stones. Sales of the traditional sapphires, emeralds and ruby stone jewelry have plummeted and have been replaced by the colorful and “cheaper” alternative semi-precious stone jewelry. All colors sell and the popularity of a certain color will vary with the season and fashion. Beryls, rubellite, rhodolite, garnet, topaz, citrine, garnets, jade, tourmalines, periodot, amber, carnelian, jade, the selection and colors are endless. Pink and blue-green are always hot colors.

Not only are stones big in rings but also gemstone bead strands have been the hot ticket item the last few years. Tourmaline, peridot, topaz, iolite, jade, lapis, onyx, beryl mixed with gold beads, pearls and accented with big centerpiece pendants have been popular. After enduring a decade of the white metal and diamonds minimalism look, women revolted and the “bigness” of size and color became the flavor du-jour for women’s necklaces. During the minimalist period where necklaces were all worn short, the necklaces of today have evolved to the belly button length. These necklaces are usually 32” or longer and worn long or doubled for a layered look.

Thus the designs of fine jewelry offered in the market today are as varied as each designer’s imagination. Even the traditional industries of diamonds and pearls have had to use modern technology and upgrade their designs to keep up with the demands of the female consumer. These consumers are no longer satisfied with the status quo; they don’t want just the round white diamond or the round white pearls. Diamonds are being color treated to come in blue, green, pink, yellow, brown and black. They are being cut with names like the asscher cut, cushion cut, radiant cut, criss–cut, lily cut. In fact, now that laser is cutting diamonds, many firms are out there putting their own spin on traditional cuts and renaming the cuts after themselves.

Also, pearls are hotter then ever. Some of the biggest name in jewelry designer made their mark specializing in pearl designs. Pearls are now being dyed every color under the rainbow and laser treated to turn them chocolate brown. The cast offs that used to be thrown away are being turned into designer masterpieces. Every part of the oyster is used to make all different shapes and size pearls. Cultured, Tahitian, south sea, fresh water, mother of pearl, mabe pearls come in all shapes and sizes. In the past, the Japanese dominated the industry with their traditional akoya pearl strands, but then the Chinese, Australia and many of the South Sea regions came up with their own farming techniques to make their mark with their own pearl specialties.

Women today want fashionable jewelry, they follow not only the fashion runway trends, but also their fashion icons. A diamond circle of life necklace worn by an icon such as Oprah Winfrey can start a major frenzy that can last up to 3 years. Women want versatility in their jewelry. They want jewelry they can wear to the office as well as go out to dinner and just plain live in. They want anything that gives her a feeling of change from day to night or that she can color coordinate with different outfits.

So whether it is a ring, earring, bracelet or necklace, it is all desired as long as it is accented with diamonds, stones or pearls. The price point that woman buy for themselves is still a lot less then what men spend on average, but there is something to be said about volume sales. Also where men have usually purchased traditional designs, women have forced the jewelry industry to evolve and revolutionize in a short period of time. This is the power of what women want.