Archive for November, 2008
Are there any craft fairs in the Janesville area around the end of June?
Daniel C asked:
I am looking for craft fairs in the Janesville area. We make handmade jewelry from healing crystals such as Amethyst, Obsidian, Flourite, Rose Quartz, Jades, Jaspers and many more. Our jewelry is unique and affordable. When you purchase a piece of jewelry you receive a card telling you the properties of that particular crystal. Our jewelry has been well received at many craft fairs and are always looking for more fairs to participate in.Thank you for your time and your help is much appreciated.
I am looking for craft fairs in the Janesville area. We make handmade jewelry from healing crystals such as Amethyst, Obsidian, Flourite, Rose Quartz, Jades, Jaspers and many more. Our jewelry is unique and affordable. When you purchase a piece of jewelry you receive a card telling you the properties of that particular crystal. Our jewelry has been well received at many craft fairs and are always looking for more fairs to participate in.Thank you for your time and your help is much appreciated.
Cheaper alternative to a hobby/craft cutting mat?
TheGuru asked:
Okay, all I want to do is have an area where I can work on crafts (Sewing, jewelry, and some other art projects) and I need something cheap that will protect my desk, that’s not a cutting mat. Also, if anyone knows a good place to buy supplies for those types of crafts mentioned above for cheap, I would love to know.
Okay, all I want to do is have an area where I can work on crafts (Sewing, jewelry, and some other art projects) and I need something cheap that will protect my desk, that’s not a cutting mat. Also, if anyone knows a good place to buy supplies for those types of crafts mentioned above for cheap, I would love to know.
Is an 18k jade ring valuable?
Stacey asked:
I have a goddy looking 18k yellow gold ring that has a jade stone in it. The stone is about 10ct and is an eye-catching vibrant green (somewhere between apple green and emeraldish). It’s free of any visible flaws and has a very pretty glow from the inside when you hold it up to the light. I took it to a jeweler and he said both the stone and the ring are authentic and of higher quality, but I needed to make an appointment with the appraiser to find out any more info. The jade is most likely a translucent jadeite in his opinion.
I have a goddy looking 18k yellow gold ring that has a jade stone in it. The stone is about 10ct and is an eye-catching vibrant green (somewhere between apple green and emeraldish). It’s free of any visible flaws and has a very pretty glow from the inside when you hold it up to the light. I took it to a jeweler and he said both the stone and the ring are authentic and of higher quality, but I needed to make an appointment with the appraiser to find out any more info. The jade is most likely a translucent jadeite in his opinion.
I asked a question about it earlier and had a couple questions answered, but want to know if this type of jewelry is all that valuable?
I don’t really know much about gemstones
Is it even worth getting it appraised?
How much does 10ct translucent (most likely natural) apple-emeralish jade on 18k gold usually sell for? It also has a flawless polished look to it-is that typical of jade?
It has a sunshine like filigree design inscribed all around the band with a squiggly type pattern all around the gold at the base of the stone. It’s a pretty heavy ring for only being about a size 7 also.
Does anyone know anything about jade? What do you think it’s worth? Any frame of reference where I might find something similar?
Thank you
Can anyone help me find a picture of a Tiffany Co. necklace from 2005? Please?
ixtilmelopmene asked:
I am looking for a picture of a necklace/pendant that Tiffany’s carried in 2005. It was a black jade pendant that was made up of three circles that were connected, and all of it was connected by one of the circles to a silver chain. The website originally had it listed at $2,700.00. I LOVED this necklace, and would be forever grateful if someone could please find a link to a picture of it, or send me a picture of it. I’m working off of memory now. No, I never owned it, and I know it is a strange request, but for very nostalgic reasons that are too complicated to explain I would be so so very grateful if anyone could find this or direct me to where I could find just a picture of this item.
I am looking for a picture of a necklace/pendant that Tiffany’s carried in 2005. It was a black jade pendant that was made up of three circles that were connected, and all of it was connected by one of the circles to a silver chain. The website originally had it listed at $2,700.00. I LOVED this necklace, and would be forever grateful if someone could please find a link to a picture of it, or send me a picture of it. I’m working off of memory now. No, I never owned it, and I know it is a strange request, but for very nostalgic reasons that are too complicated to explain I would be so so very grateful if anyone could find this or direct me to where I could find just a picture of this item.
This was the link I once found it at, but it doesn’t work anymore:
http://www.tiffany.com/shopping/item.aspx?CategoryID=13category=jewelryc_id=WEB1c_it=57M3start_id=86quantity=1
Thank you!!
A Gem of a Designer
dylan asked:
A few months later at a Downtown boutique, a large collection of Segal jewelry almost replaced the store’s usual offerings.
“She’s our No. 1 jewelry vendor,” said Cheryl Walker, co-owner of Pappagallo, which has carried Segal for seven years.
“We don’t have anything else like it in the jewelry store, and, if we do, it’s not of that quality. Her jewelry looks expensive. You can wear it with jeans too. It’s very versatile.”
Segal’s jewelry is also sold at What’s Hot in Germantown, and she is the primary earring vendor for Muse, said Lisa Doss, owner of two Muse stores in East Memphis and Downtown. “Some people just wear the same pair every day,” said Doss. “It’s their favorite pair of earrings.”
Segal is married to Howard Segal and has two grown daughters by an earlier marriage, Brooke Steiger and Caitlin Steiger. As a child, she was fascinated by the baubles in her grandmother’s jewelry box, and, when her children grew up, she took up jewelry-making with the idea of having a small business.
Earlier this year she created necklaces of jewelry on silk cord and hoop earrings decorated with tiny seed beads and crystals. She showed them to Pappagallo and What’s Hot. Both stores bought $200 to $300 worth. The jewelry sold well; the stores reordered and became regular Segal customers.
Segal set up a workshop for her new line, Debbie Segal Memphis, on a card table in a guest bedroom she had just redecorated, and congratulated herself on having a business that took so little space. Today, her business has taken over three rooms in her house for a studio, an office and a client meeting room.
Segal has resisted advice from other jewelry-makers to focus on a single signature look. “I have many looks because I like to move on,” she said. “That’s what keeps it interesting.”
Her jewelry is marked by artistic groupings and attention to detail. A lariat-style necklace, for example, dangles a striated piece of polished gray agate and a quartz stone of swirling white, set off by a baroque silver bead, and two tiny dots of color: a bead of green jade and curry quartz.
One of her most popular necklaces is an outsized crystal on a substantial antique chain that looks as if it had been salvaged from a sunken treasure chest.
While not trendy, “I keep an eye on what’s going on,” she said. She guessed that the retro trend in fashion would rediscover Lucite, and she found gold-flecked Lucite made in Italy for her pieces.
Her next collection will complement the gray and spice colors in clothes that will be fashionable this fall, and she’ll continue with Lucite in dark, transparent colors. But Segal has to feed her restless imagination.
For example, a small filigreed dangle she created could have come from her grandmother’s jewelry box, but the white quartz bead attached to it looks fresh, contemporary and purely Segal.
A few months later at a Downtown boutique, a large collection of Segal jewelry almost replaced the store’s usual offerings.
“She’s our No. 1 jewelry vendor,” said Cheryl Walker, co-owner of Pappagallo, which has carried Segal for seven years.
“We don’t have anything else like it in the jewelry store, and, if we do, it’s not of that quality. Her jewelry looks expensive. You can wear it with jeans too. It’s very versatile.”
Segal’s jewelry is also sold at What’s Hot in Germantown, and she is the primary earring vendor for Muse, said Lisa Doss, owner of two Muse stores in East Memphis and Downtown. “Some people just wear the same pair every day,” said Doss. “It’s their favorite pair of earrings.”
Segal is married to Howard Segal and has two grown daughters by an earlier marriage, Brooke Steiger and Caitlin Steiger. As a child, she was fascinated by the baubles in her grandmother’s jewelry box, and, when her children grew up, she took up jewelry-making with the idea of having a small business.
Earlier this year she created necklaces of jewelry on silk cord and hoop earrings decorated with tiny seed beads and crystals. She showed them to Pappagallo and What’s Hot. Both stores bought $200 to $300 worth. The jewelry sold well; the stores reordered and became regular Segal customers.
Segal set up a workshop for her new line, Debbie Segal Memphis, on a card table in a guest bedroom she had just redecorated, and congratulated herself on having a business that took so little space. Today, her business has taken over three rooms in her house for a studio, an office and a client meeting room.
Segal has resisted advice from other jewelry-makers to focus on a single signature look. “I have many looks because I like to move on,” she said. “That’s what keeps it interesting.”
Her jewelry is marked by artistic groupings and attention to detail. A lariat-style necklace, for example, dangles a striated piece of polished gray agate and a quartz stone of swirling white, set off by a baroque silver bead, and two tiny dots of color: a bead of green jade and curry quartz.
One of her most popular necklaces is an outsized crystal on a substantial antique chain that looks as if it had been salvaged from a sunken treasure chest.
While not trendy, “I keep an eye on what’s going on,” she said. She guessed that the retro trend in fashion would rediscover Lucite, and she found gold-flecked Lucite made in Italy for her pieces.
Her next collection will complement the gray and spice colors in clothes that will be fashionable this fall, and she’ll continue with Lucite in dark, transparent colors. But Segal has to feed her restless imagination.
For example, a small filigreed dangle she created could have come from her grandmother’s jewelry box, but the white quartz bead attached to it looks fresh, contemporary and purely Segal.
Finding Bulk Wholesale Jewelry Suppliers – How to Use Online Directories and Lists to Locate the Best Jewelry Wholesalers
Lee Shyu asked:
Those looking to start a jewelry business usually have to begin by finding a manufacturers, importers and bulk wholesalers of jewelry. Finding and evaluating which sources are the best fit for your businesses means time, and ultimately money. Here I discuss how to use directories and lists to further your search for the best bulk wholesale jewelry suppliers.
Types of Directories and Lists
If you search for “directory” in Google, you’ll see that directories have sprung up for a wide range of services and products, especially for wholesale bulk distribution companies. Directories are often a mixed blessing when it comes to finding quality sources of wholesale and import jewelry. While they compile a large number of sites all in one place and easy to view, judging the quality of these sites is that much harder since anyone can submit to the directory either for free or by paying for the listing. The fees businesses might pay to get listed in a directory can range from as low as $20 to upwards of $600 a year. While this could be a sign that the businesses listed are established enough to afford such fees every year, they could also be scammers cheaply buying credibility. Thus, you should consider directories one of the first steps toward collecting information on sources. Use them to gather a list, and then begin the process of evaluating and narrowing that list till you have your best suppliers.
Are Paid Directories and Lists Worth It?
Another important thing to consider is whether directories that require a fee are higher in quality than free directories. While many “paid” directories and lists claim to verify and vouch for the quality of their wholesale suppliers, this is often an exceedingly difficult task for them; at worst, lackluster sources and scammers may still get through and seem credible because they are still listed. At best, you find established and reliable sources that you can immediately start to purchase from. Either way, a smart business person will end up double checking these sources for quality and reliability, which is what the directories are originally being paid to do. Thus, experienced traders often avoid paid directories and lists, partly because such directories may have unreliable sources, but also because they can find and do the research on these suppliers themselves using free resources, making the extra fee seem an unnecessary expense.
Ultimately, import and wholesale jewelry suppliers found in these directories and lists should be considered with sources you find through other online means, such as forums and search engine results. By comparing the information you find from these methods, you will determine which wholesale jewelry supplier is best for your business.
Learn how to find and evaluate more sources by visiting the import and wholesale jewelry knowledge center of Wholesale of Asia at http://wholesaleofasia.com/, where you’ll find a diverse and unique selection of Wholesale Jewelry such as Sterling Silver, Precious Stone, Pearl, Jade, and much more, all at a low cost and imported directly from manufacturers worldwide. By working with manufacturers and retailers to produce fresh new designs, Wholesale of Asia helps businesses get an edge over competition and increase their bottom lines.
Note: Article may be freely circulated if all content, author info, and links remain unchanged.
Those looking to start a jewelry business usually have to begin by finding a manufacturers, importers and bulk wholesalers of jewelry. Finding and evaluating which sources are the best fit for your businesses means time, and ultimately money. Here I discuss how to use directories and lists to further your search for the best bulk wholesale jewelry suppliers.
Types of Directories and Lists
If you search for “directory” in Google, you’ll see that directories have sprung up for a wide range of services and products, especially for wholesale bulk distribution companies. Directories are often a mixed blessing when it comes to finding quality sources of wholesale and import jewelry. While they compile a large number of sites all in one place and easy to view, judging the quality of these sites is that much harder since anyone can submit to the directory either for free or by paying for the listing. The fees businesses might pay to get listed in a directory can range from as low as $20 to upwards of $600 a year. While this could be a sign that the businesses listed are established enough to afford such fees every year, they could also be scammers cheaply buying credibility. Thus, you should consider directories one of the first steps toward collecting information on sources. Use them to gather a list, and then begin the process of evaluating and narrowing that list till you have your best suppliers.
Are Paid Directories and Lists Worth It?
Another important thing to consider is whether directories that require a fee are higher in quality than free directories. While many “paid” directories and lists claim to verify and vouch for the quality of their wholesale suppliers, this is often an exceedingly difficult task for them; at worst, lackluster sources and scammers may still get through and seem credible because they are still listed. At best, you find established and reliable sources that you can immediately start to purchase from. Either way, a smart business person will end up double checking these sources for quality and reliability, which is what the directories are originally being paid to do. Thus, experienced traders often avoid paid directories and lists, partly because such directories may have unreliable sources, but also because they can find and do the research on these suppliers themselves using free resources, making the extra fee seem an unnecessary expense.
Ultimately, import and wholesale jewelry suppliers found in these directories and lists should be considered with sources you find through other online means, such as forums and search engine results. By comparing the information you find from these methods, you will determine which wholesale jewelry supplier is best for your business.
Learn how to find and evaluate more sources by visiting the import and wholesale jewelry knowledge center of Wholesale of Asia at http://wholesaleofasia.com/, where you’ll find a diverse and unique selection of Wholesale Jewelry such as Sterling Silver, Precious Stone, Pearl, Jade, and much more, all at a low cost and imported directly from manufacturers worldwide. By working with manufacturers and retailers to produce fresh new designs, Wholesale of Asia helps businesses get an edge over competition and increase their bottom lines.
Note: Article may be freely circulated if all content, author info, and links remain unchanged.
Moonstone – June’s Gemstone of Celestial Beauty
Sarah Stephens asked:
Moonstone is a semi-precious gemstone frequently incorporated into some of the most modern, beautiful handmade jewelry in the world. It is most often found in shades of shimmering white, and is widely recognized as the June Birthstone. But beyond its modern-day uses and associations, moonstone holds a decadent mythological, spiritual and etymological history that adds nostalgic value to its already strong aesthetic worth. Read on for more information that will help you fall in love with your moonstone jewelry – or inspire you to buy some today!
The name moonstone comes from the shimmering appearance this stone displays, which appears different whenever the stone moves. This phenomena is called adularescence. Adulerescence is due to the interior makeup of scales or lamellas structure of the Moonstone. When incoming rays of light hit these scales, it is refracted and scattered into a unique play of light.
Moonstone is a variety of the species feldspar. On earth, two thirds of the stones are varieties of Feldspars! Moonstone’s particular orthoclase feldspar variety is called “adularia,” because it was found in the European Alps near the Adula-group, and also contains the silicate of potassium aluminum in gemstone quality. Another synonym for Moonstone is “Selenite,” after Selene, Greek goddess of the moon.
Moonstone gemstones look best as parts of formal evening jewelry when paired with Black Onyx, dark amethyst or black diamonds. More casual combinations include softer contrasts of brilliant moonstone with rose quartz, peridot or topaz. To see a selection of handmade artisan jewelry featuring moonstone, click here. Moonstone is typically considered a sophisticated gemstone that works well with any outfit. In earrings, it works especially well to enhance the luster of dark or light blue eyes.
Moonstone’s body color comes in a large array of hues: blues, green, orange and peaches, smoky beiges, and brown, dependent on the origin of the stone. Sri Lanka was the first origin for Moonstone, which are a shimmering pale blue against an almost transparent background.
Moonstone is often considered the perfect choice for jewelry designs that display sensuous and feminine character. About a hundred years ago, Moonstone was also once a very popular gem to set into jewelry, in the times of Art Nouveau. Moonstone populated many jewelry designs created by the famous French Master Goldsmith, René Lalique, and by his contemporaries. Nowadays, these creations can only be seen in museums or in collections.
Moonstone has long been considered a sacred and magical gemstone. Centuries ago, the shimmering adularescent property was thought to resemble the phases of waxing and waning of the moon. In Arab countries, this stone was sewn into woman’s garments, because it was was believed to be the symbol of fertility. In India, Moonstone was called the “dream stone,” as it was believed to bring beautiful, sweet dreams. It is also thought to symbolize the holistic view of the wearer–its soft shine will support the dreamy, emotional tendencies of the person. These associations are what make Moonstone an ideal choice for lovers, bringing forth feelings of tenderness and true love. Moonstone is also thought to bring about mental clarity, balancing the ying/yang of the wearer, and an overall sense of comfort. It is mined in Sri Lanka, and India, as well as Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, the United States and Tanzania.
Mohs’ Hardness score is based on a 10 point scale where 10 is the most resistant, like a diamond, and 1 is easily scratched, such as Talc. Moonstone gets a score of 6.-6.5, meaning that it is somewhat scratch resistant and therefore suitable as a component of jewelry. Moonstone gemstones should be regularly cleaned by a professional or with a soft rag and mild soap and water. Avoid ultra-sonic cleaners, solvents and harsh chemicals when cleaning your handcrafted jewelry as exposure to these elements can damage semi-precious and precious gemstones and pearls.
Learn more about all semi-precious gemstones, including amethyst, apatite, black onyx, blue topaz, carnelian, chalcedony, citrine, coral, garnet, white topaz, crystal, diamond, emerald, iolite, jade, Labradorite, moonstone, pearl, peridot, prehnite, rose quarz, ruby, sapphire, smokey topaz, tanzanite, tourmaline and tourquoise when you check out this gemstone chart.
Moonstone is a semi-precious gemstone frequently incorporated into some of the most modern, beautiful handmade jewelry in the world. It is most often found in shades of shimmering white, and is widely recognized as the June Birthstone. But beyond its modern-day uses and associations, moonstone holds a decadent mythological, spiritual and etymological history that adds nostalgic value to its already strong aesthetic worth. Read on for more information that will help you fall in love with your moonstone jewelry – or inspire you to buy some today!
The name moonstone comes from the shimmering appearance this stone displays, which appears different whenever the stone moves. This phenomena is called adularescence. Adulerescence is due to the interior makeup of scales or lamellas structure of the Moonstone. When incoming rays of light hit these scales, it is refracted and scattered into a unique play of light.
Moonstone is a variety of the species feldspar. On earth, two thirds of the stones are varieties of Feldspars! Moonstone’s particular orthoclase feldspar variety is called “adularia,” because it was found in the European Alps near the Adula-group, and also contains the silicate of potassium aluminum in gemstone quality. Another synonym for Moonstone is “Selenite,” after Selene, Greek goddess of the moon.
Moonstone gemstones look best as parts of formal evening jewelry when paired with Black Onyx, dark amethyst or black diamonds. More casual combinations include softer contrasts of brilliant moonstone with rose quartz, peridot or topaz. To see a selection of handmade artisan jewelry featuring moonstone, click here. Moonstone is typically considered a sophisticated gemstone that works well with any outfit. In earrings, it works especially well to enhance the luster of dark or light blue eyes.
Moonstone’s body color comes in a large array of hues: blues, green, orange and peaches, smoky beiges, and brown, dependent on the origin of the stone. Sri Lanka was the first origin for Moonstone, which are a shimmering pale blue against an almost transparent background.
Moonstone is often considered the perfect choice for jewelry designs that display sensuous and feminine character. About a hundred years ago, Moonstone was also once a very popular gem to set into jewelry, in the times of Art Nouveau. Moonstone populated many jewelry designs created by the famous French Master Goldsmith, René Lalique, and by his contemporaries. Nowadays, these creations can only be seen in museums or in collections.
Moonstone has long been considered a sacred and magical gemstone. Centuries ago, the shimmering adularescent property was thought to resemble the phases of waxing and waning of the moon. In Arab countries, this stone was sewn into woman’s garments, because it was was believed to be the symbol of fertility. In India, Moonstone was called the “dream stone,” as it was believed to bring beautiful, sweet dreams. It is also thought to symbolize the holistic view of the wearer–its soft shine will support the dreamy, emotional tendencies of the person. These associations are what make Moonstone an ideal choice for lovers, bringing forth feelings of tenderness and true love. Moonstone is also thought to bring about mental clarity, balancing the ying/yang of the wearer, and an overall sense of comfort. It is mined in Sri Lanka, and India, as well as Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, the United States and Tanzania.
Mohs’ Hardness score is based on a 10 point scale where 10 is the most resistant, like a diamond, and 1 is easily scratched, such as Talc. Moonstone gets a score of 6.-6.5, meaning that it is somewhat scratch resistant and therefore suitable as a component of jewelry. Moonstone gemstones should be regularly cleaned by a professional or with a soft rag and mild soap and water. Avoid ultra-sonic cleaners, solvents and harsh chemicals when cleaning your handcrafted jewelry as exposure to these elements can damage semi-precious and precious gemstones and pearls.
Learn more about all semi-precious gemstones, including amethyst, apatite, black onyx, blue topaz, carnelian, chalcedony, citrine, coral, garnet, white topaz, crystal, diamond, emerald, iolite, jade, Labradorite, moonstone, pearl, peridot, prehnite, rose quarz, ruby, sapphire, smokey topaz, tanzanite, tourmaline and tourquoise when you check out this gemstone chart.
Wholesale Lampwork Jewelry- Lampwork Jewelrywholesale
emily8285 asked:
WSPearl Jewelry Inc., China’s online wholesale jewelry store, is professional wholesaler and supplier of Chinese cultured pearls. All pearls are directly from Chinese culutred pearl farms.
Our own pearl farm lies in Zhuji city ,Zhejiang province,Where are known as “Country of freshwater pearls”. It is principally engaged in the pearl breeding,pearl deep process,pearl grading, pearl jewelry products and pearl R&D. Furthermore we also carefully choose some top quality pearls from our other pearl farmers. Besides the market of mainland China and Hong Kong, Top Pearl Jewelry begun to export & wholesale CHINESE AKOYA SALTWATER PEARLS directly form our family pearl farms via the Internet from 2000. There are no middlemen – no importers,no national distributors,no retail vendors – between our customers and our pearl farms, so we can offer the world’s finest pearls with reasonable prices and high quality.
Now our online jewelry store mainly wholesale freshwater pearl & akoya pearl jewelry & tahitian pearl , pearl necklace , pearl bracelets , pearl earrings , pearl pendants , and loose pearl beads , coral jewelry ,turquoise jewelry , crystal,jade,shell jewelry,lampwork jewelry , gemstone jewelry , wish pearl gift sets,oysters with pearls. All jewelry products are almost handmade. In addition, our online wholesale jewelry store also supplies jewelry raw materials – freshwater pearls,akoya pearl beads & strands, coral beads, turquoise,shell beads,jewelry class fittings, jewelry making kits.
Our online wholesale store has our own jewelry designers, we’re continuing to design new jewelry styles – Crystal & pearl jewelry, fine pearl jewelry such as bridal jewelry series,anniversary pearl jewelry, and beautiful graduation pearl jewelry. Custom jewelry designs are welcome.
In China’s jewelry industry, we are not enough a big guy, but our Professional Foreign Trade,Good English Communication, Product Quality, Competitive Price and On-time Delivery earn us the reputation in our clients all over ther world.
Thanks to visit our online wholesale jewelry store: WSpearl.com! And welcome to visit our jewelry processing factory in Panjiayuan curio market,beijing,China.
WSPearl Jewelry Inc., China’s online wholesale jewelry store, is professional wholesaler and supplier of Chinese cultured pearls. All pearls are directly from Chinese culutred pearl farms.
Our own pearl farm lies in Zhuji city ,Zhejiang province,Where are known as “Country of freshwater pearls”. It is principally engaged in the pearl breeding,pearl deep process,pearl grading, pearl jewelry products and pearl R&D. Furthermore we also carefully choose some top quality pearls from our other pearl farmers. Besides the market of mainland China and Hong Kong, Top Pearl Jewelry begun to export & wholesale CHINESE AKOYA SALTWATER PEARLS directly form our family pearl farms via the Internet from 2000. There are no middlemen – no importers,no national distributors,no retail vendors – between our customers and our pearl farms, so we can offer the world’s finest pearls with reasonable prices and high quality.
Now our online jewelry store mainly wholesale freshwater pearl & akoya pearl jewelry & tahitian pearl , pearl necklace , pearl bracelets , pearl earrings , pearl pendants , and loose pearl beads , coral jewelry ,turquoise jewelry , crystal,jade,shell jewelry,lampwork jewelry , gemstone jewelry , wish pearl gift sets,oysters with pearls. All jewelry products are almost handmade. In addition, our online wholesale jewelry store also supplies jewelry raw materials – freshwater pearls,akoya pearl beads & strands, coral beads, turquoise,shell beads,jewelry class fittings, jewelry making kits.
Our online wholesale store has our own jewelry designers, we’re continuing to design new jewelry styles – Crystal & pearl jewelry, fine pearl jewelry such as bridal jewelry series,anniversary pearl jewelry, and beautiful graduation pearl jewelry. Custom jewelry designs are welcome.
In China’s jewelry industry, we are not enough a big guy, but our Professional Foreign Trade,Good English Communication, Product Quality, Competitive Price and On-time Delivery earn us the reputation in our clients all over ther world.
Thanks to visit our online wholesale jewelry store: WSpearl.com! And welcome to visit our jewelry processing factory in Panjiayuan curio market,beijing,China.
Amethyst – February’s Gemstone of Purple Passion
Sarah Stephens asked:
Amethyst is a semi-precious gemstone frequently incorporated into some of the most modern, beautiful handmade jewelry in the world. It is most often found in shades of purple or red, and is considered both the February Birthstone and the 6th Anniversary gemstone. But beyond its modern-day uses and associations, amethyst holds a decadent mythological, spiritual and etymological history that adds nostalgic value to its already strong aesthetic worth. Read on for more information that will help you fall in love with your amethyst jewelry – or inspire you to buy some today!
Amethyst is a purple variety of the quartz family whose name derives from the Greek word “amethustos,” or “not to intoxicate.” According to Greek myth, Dionysus, the God of Intoxication, became infuriated by an insult and swore revenge on the next person to cross his path. Amethyst, a young maiden, was that person. When she saw the young girl in trouble, Goddess Diana acted quickly to save Amethyst, turning her into a statue of crystalline quartz. Dionysus saw the statue and became overwhelmed with grief, spilling out remorseful tears of wine and thus staining the quartz the familiar purple color we see today.
In the past and still today, Amethyst is used to heal headaches, alleviate sugar imbalances and stabilize negative influences. To many the stone encourages peace of mind by opening of the third “celestial” eye, located in the center of the forehead.
Amethyst gemstones look best as parts of formal evening jewelry when paired with Black Onyx, black pearls or diamonds. More casual combinations include contrasts such as purple amethyst with the yellow-brown citrine, white pearls, raw diamonds or light blue aquamarine. To see a selection of handmade artisan jewelry featuring amethyst, click here. Amethyst is typically considered a sophisticated gemstone that works well with any outfit. In earrings, it works especially well to enhance the glitter of brown or hazel eyes.
Amethyst was one of the first gemstones to be used by man and is often found set into religious jewelry, such as rosaries. The gem is considered sacred to Buddha. Once largely mined in Russia, Amethyst now mostly comes from Africa and South America.
Mohs’ Hardness score is based on a 10 point scale where 10 is the most resistant, like a diamond, and 1 is easily scratched, such as Talc. Like the rest of the quartz family, amethyst gets a score of 7, meaning that it is fairly scratch resistant and therefore suitable as a component of jewelry. Amethyst gemstones should be regularly cleaned by a professional or with a soft rag and mild soap and water. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, solvents and harsh chemicals when cleaning your handcrafted jewelry as exposure to these elements can damage semi-precious and precious gemstones and pearls.
Learn more about all semi-precious gemstones, including apatite, aquamarine, black onyx, blue topaz, carnelian, chalcedony, citrine, coral, white topaz, crystal, diamond, emerald, garnet, iolite, jade, Labradorite, moonstone, pearl, peridot, prehnite, rose quarz, ruby, sapphire, smokey topaz, tanzanite, tourmaline and tourquoise when you check out this gemstone chart.
Amethyst is a semi-precious gemstone frequently incorporated into some of the most modern, beautiful handmade jewelry in the world. It is most often found in shades of purple or red, and is considered both the February Birthstone and the 6th Anniversary gemstone. But beyond its modern-day uses and associations, amethyst holds a decadent mythological, spiritual and etymological history that adds nostalgic value to its already strong aesthetic worth. Read on for more information that will help you fall in love with your amethyst jewelry – or inspire you to buy some today!
Amethyst is a purple variety of the quartz family whose name derives from the Greek word “amethustos,” or “not to intoxicate.” According to Greek myth, Dionysus, the God of Intoxication, became infuriated by an insult and swore revenge on the next person to cross his path. Amethyst, a young maiden, was that person. When she saw the young girl in trouble, Goddess Diana acted quickly to save Amethyst, turning her into a statue of crystalline quartz. Dionysus saw the statue and became overwhelmed with grief, spilling out remorseful tears of wine and thus staining the quartz the familiar purple color we see today.
In the past and still today, Amethyst is used to heal headaches, alleviate sugar imbalances and stabilize negative influences. To many the stone encourages peace of mind by opening of the third “celestial” eye, located in the center of the forehead.
Amethyst gemstones look best as parts of formal evening jewelry when paired with Black Onyx, black pearls or diamonds. More casual combinations include contrasts such as purple amethyst with the yellow-brown citrine, white pearls, raw diamonds or light blue aquamarine. To see a selection of handmade artisan jewelry featuring amethyst, click here. Amethyst is typically considered a sophisticated gemstone that works well with any outfit. In earrings, it works especially well to enhance the glitter of brown or hazel eyes.
Amethyst was one of the first gemstones to be used by man and is often found set into religious jewelry, such as rosaries. The gem is considered sacred to Buddha. Once largely mined in Russia, Amethyst now mostly comes from Africa and South America.
Mohs’ Hardness score is based on a 10 point scale where 10 is the most resistant, like a diamond, and 1 is easily scratched, such as Talc. Like the rest of the quartz family, amethyst gets a score of 7, meaning that it is fairly scratch resistant and therefore suitable as a component of jewelry. Amethyst gemstones should be regularly cleaned by a professional or with a soft rag and mild soap and water. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, solvents and harsh chemicals when cleaning your handcrafted jewelry as exposure to these elements can damage semi-precious and precious gemstones and pearls.
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