Since rhodium does not tarnish, it is often plated over silver in order to preserve the silvery-white look and prevent it from darkening over time. As the plating wears off, the white of the silver will come through, but will not be noticeable like gold. Those exposed sections may acquire some tarnish but this can easily be polished at home.
The moon in any form is generally considered to be feminine, an empowering symbol that represents female influence, intuition and kindness as well as the power that women wield throughout the world. The moon influences us in many ways, from the tides it creates to the emotions we feel. A full moon is thought to boost creativity, energy levels and positivity.
Many cultures find spiritual overtones in amethysts. Often viewed as a stone of peace, some believe amethyst’s calming presence produces soothing dreams by bringing the dreamer more in tune with the Divine.
We live in an era where our natural resources are diminishing, so by choosing a lab created opals, you are actually actively avoiding depletion of naturally derived opal stocks. Not only is there no need to physically mine opal, but you’re also avoiding unnecessary use of mechanical equipment and the associated travel and pollution that comes with it.
Everybody is normally aware what their star sign is but do you know your Star Stone? Here is a comprehensive list of stones that correspond with your Star Sign.
Take your earlobes for a wild ride with drop earrings that are meant to grab everyone’s attention. Everything you know about drop earrings should be thrown out the window as this season’s iterations are sleeker than ever.
Nothing can alter the look of your wardrobe like a well chosen pair of earrings. They have the ability to transform your office wear for those spontaneous after work drinks, dress up or down your go to favourite outfit & add glamour to your comfy casuals.
In the last few years sterling silver has surpassed gold in its popularity as a metal base for jewellery use due to a combination of price, value, versatility and appearance. From early history, silver has gone by many different names. The name silver is originally name is derived from the Anglo-Saxon name, 'siolfur'.
Vermeil jewellery is one of the hottest trends right now as it strikes the perfect balance between quality and value. Many tend to confuse vermeil with gold plating, and even though they do share a few aspects, there is a big difference in quality, durability, and desirability.But what exactly is gold vermeil, Let's learn more about this premium gold finish.
To organise jewellery efficiently, a great way to start is to sort the jewellery by type ie necklaces, rings, brooches, bracelets and earrings etc. Create separate piles for any other unusual items you have like hatpins, jewelled barrettes, or anklets. Now sort the individual piles. Put small earrings in one pile and large earrings in another. Chunky necklaces should be separated from delicate strands to prevent damage & tangling.
I don’t think there is a more difficult gem to purchase than a pearl, freshwater or saltwater, the vast range of names, styles, colours & types of pearls can give even the most knowledgeable person a headache. In my latest blog post I hope to cover some of the basics when buying Pearls, things to watch out for & general pearl information.
