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A Patriarchal Cross - What does a Patriarchal Cross look like? How does it differ from other Christian crosses? The article describes the symbolism of Patriarchal Cross.
A Patriarchal Cross is often presented as a cross with eight endings. It is accepted both by eastern and western churches. The vertical axis contains three crossbars, all of whom have a special meaning that carry symbolism of the whole cross. The top beam... read more 
Ancient Egyptian Jewelry - Ancient Egyptian jewelry delights even in modern times. Lots of women would like to have even a small share of jewelry which was worn by women in ancient Egypt.
Ancient Egyptians have used their skills for various purposes since the beginning of existence of their country. They knew most of the modern processes of metal ornamentation, they were able to create engraved bracelets set with numerous... read more 
Asian Jewelry - Little is known about Asian jewelry which actually deserves much attention. Nephrite, gold and silver, richly ornamented necklaces and rings - this is what we think about when thinking about Asian jewelry. What is it really about?
Techniques of producing Asian jewelry haven't changes for ages. It has always been rich in gold bands,... read more 
Body Piercing Jewelry - Body piercing jewelry is very popular simply because it decorates body better than normal rings or studs. The article informs how to take care of piercing wounds.
Piercing one's belly button is done in its upper part in such a way so as its small ball appeared inside. Healing wounds caused by inserting such decoration depends on many... read more 
Celtic Cross Meaning - What is the meaning of a Celtic cross? What are its characteristics and how does it differ from other crosses? Read the article about Celtic Cross and learn about it.
It is an ordinary cross with a ring surrounding it that has been known among the pre-Christian religions for ages. Even though its origin is different from Christianity it belongs to the small group of those accepted by Christian Church. A... read more 
Choosing Engagement Ring - Choosing engagement ring is extremely important for most men. How to select an engagement ring that your wife will be proud of? How to choose the right one? The article aims to help all men overcome this difficulty.
Engagement ring carries an emotional message and is a symbol of your love, that is... read more 
Christian Cross Symbols - Christian cross has a symbolic meaning and these symbols are described in the article below. Read it to learn more about
Latin cross as the cross used to be called, was a basis for the Christian cross. At first people rejected to use this symbol because of its connection to crucification of Jesus Christ. In Christian religion it... read more 
Colloid (colloidal) silver -
Colloidal silver is often called a natural antibiotic, its uses are vast and the benefits of colloid silver are enormous. Colloidal silver water is a good solution for many common problems such as acne, herpes, flu, frequent colds. It is safe and there are no side effects you will face. Nevertheless pregnant women and those who are allergic to silver should refrain from colloidal silver consumption or application.
Ag 100 is designed for people allergic to antibiotics, it contains... read more 
Cultivation of Pearls - Cultivation and harvesting of pearls is a complicated process which requires plenty of time and patience. That is why, jewelry with pearls is so beautiful and unique.
A complicated process of pearl growing is not a natural function of an oyster, it's a defensive reaction to conditions disturbing the biological processes that take place... read more 
Diamond Cutting - Diamond cutting is a special process that demands lot of effort and knowledge. The article provides information about diamond cutting.
Diamond is the hardest known mineral that is why there is only one way of cutting it - with an other diamond. Most of the diamonds found on earth are used in jewelry but during the mechanical processes each diamond loses over half of its weight. Non-faceted and unpolished diamond looks like an ordinary piece of glass, it receives the beautiful look... read more 
Ear Piercing - Where there's a will there's a way - ear piercing is not as difficult as one may think. However, it is always better to leave it for a specialist. Why? Read the article below.
Wearing large earrings has become very popular quite recently, especially among young girls. Parents tend to pierce ears of younger and younger girls. The tendency of pierced ears spreads from women to men, and men become more willing... read more 
Extraction of Silver - Extraction of silver or in other words extracting silver is a subject of this article. Read how silver used to be extracted and get informed about this precious metal.
Silver can be found with sulphur and chlorine and in ores (argentite and chlorargiryte). The main sources of silver are copper, lead and gold ores or ores of lead with zinc. It is obtained by electrolytic cleansing of copper or with Parsek's method, pure silver contains 99.999% of this metal. Silver is excavated in... read more 
Face Shapes and Jewelry - Jewelry should be chosen not only to your figure but also to the shape of your face. It is jewelry which helps highlight your assets and hide vices.
Jewelry should be chosen for a person's height and figure but women shouldn't forget about their face shapes. It is true that it doesn't have to be consider when buying a chain, bracelet but it is crucial for choosing earrings. They are the ones who have... read more 
Fashion and Jewelry - How to Look Good - The choice of appropriate jewelry to our clothes is really important as it can simply make us look better. The article presents information on how to look good in jewelry.
When choosing items for your closet you should remember that they should suit your personality and match each other. The same principle applies to jewelry choosing. It is important that it made us look elegant and chic. When trying to... read more 
Gemstones and precious stones - Diamond
Diamonds are the hardest known natural minerals. Diamond means the same as "unconquerable, undestructible". Diamonds which have brilliant cut are also called brilliants or cut diamonds. A brilliant means a round diamond cut which is considered to be demand the greatest skills in jewelry. Diamond deposits are found in Brasil, Russia, Austria, Republic of South Africa, USA or Canada.
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Hands of God - The article tries to explain the history of the Hands of God, also known as Slavic Cross.
Hands of God is a symbol which has been used by Slavic civilization for ages. It is connected with powers of nature, shows the balance of the universe and ensures gods' sympathy/support. The historical sources present it as a cross in the shape of a Greek letter X, six or eight-pointed sign set in the circle. It is... read more 
Healing Crystals - Crystals are said to have healing powers and curing properties. Healing with crystals does not demand any specific activities - wearing or possessing those healing stones is enough.
Crystals possess such properties that enable us to code them to carry certain abilities. You have to clean the stone first and fill it with, encode information throughout meditation. The process should be performed several times in order to achieve a desired result. You can fight with your own defects and... read more 
History of Sterling Silver - History of sterling silver is extremely interesting and attractive. You can read some information about sterling silver and its use.
People have used silver for many years and centuries. Silver and its products attracted not only wealth but also imprecation, it was the best sign of richness or poverty.A beautiful ancient silver jewelry piece was found in the tomb of Chaldea culture in 4000 B.C. Even the Old Testament contains a mention about Abraham's wealth which was measured on the... read more 
How to clean sterling silver jewelry - Cleaning jewelry is not that difficult as it seems, there are plenty of jewelry cleaners best for cleaning gold or silver available on the market. There are also many home jewelry cleaning ideas you can use. It's enough to read this article to make your jewelry shine once again.
Silver chains or gold earrings loose their luster when you wear them often so it is essential to clean them knowingly so as they could regain their gloss. There are several home ideas which will make your... read more 
How to Set Up Your Own Jewelry Shop - How to set up your own jewelry store? It isn't as easy as one may expect. Read the article below and learn how to set up a jewelry shop.
Even though jewelry is considered to be a luxurious item it is very popular among people. A small precious jewelry object is a perfect present both for women and men. Sometimes, women visit shops... read more 
How to Take off a Tight Ring - How to take off a tight ring? This article tries to give suggestions and useful tips on how to remove a stuck ring from your swollen finger.
It is somehow quite frequent that we have problems with taking off a ring from a finger. It is usually caused by its swelling, getting or fat or buying to small size of a ring. Luckily, there are several tips on how to take off a ring from a swollen finger.
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Huguenot Cross - huguenot Croos is made of Maltese cross and a dove pendant. The article describes meaning and symbolism of the cross.
Huguenot cross is connected with the reformed church and its name derives from French word "la criox hugenote". The cross constitutes two elements Maltese cross and a pendant dove. Both elements have their own meaning. In addition to that, it contains other ornaments which are meant to... read more 
Jerusalem Cross - The Jerusalem Cross is another cross with rich symbolism and interesting history. The article presents several pieces of information about the Jerusalem Cross.
When we look at the Jerusalem Cross we can notice it constitutes a large Greek cross with four small crosses placed in the corners. The Jerusalem Cross is supposed to symbolize Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem whereas the small ones symbolize four... read more 
Jewelry Allergy - Allergy to jewelry isn't very common however it gets more and more frequent. The article presents information about jewelry allergy and describes the diseases it can cause.
The word allergy often appears in common language. There are many types of allergies e.g. allergy to dust, fur or pollen are the most popular these days, however there are other allergies e.g. allergy to jewelry. Some people may be... read more 
Jewelry Buyer's Guide - The article presents jewelry buyer's guide to sensible purchasing jewelry. It is unimportant who you buy a ring or pendant to, there are several rules we should follow.
1. When buying a jewelry item with a gemstone make sure you get the certificate of authenticity as you may find it hard to sell it once again.
2. When choosing... read more 
Maltese Cross - The article describes an interesting history of the Maltese Cross and its characterization. Read the article to learn more about Maltese cross.
The name Maltese Cross is one of the most commonly used for describing that sign. It is also called Amalfi cross, a symbol of order of Christian warriors. White Maltese Cross is a symbol... read more 
Men's chains - The chains are not similar at all. The principles that apply to fashion trends and rules apply to chains which are suitable for women and men as well. Silver and gold men's chains are usually much more thick than those suitable for women. Apart from that, they have characteristic splice.
If you have read the subtitle of the article you must be wandering what makes men's chains different from women's... read more 
Mother of Pearl Material - Mother of pearl, also called nacre is a material used for production of jewelry and decorative objects.
Mother or pearl is also known as nacre, it isn't a mineral nor a gemstone but in the jewelry industry it is considered to be one. A pearl develops in really harsh conditions because when a grain of sand gets into a mollusk it... read more 
Polish Assay Offices - Assay Offices work on the basis of a bill of hallmarking. It crated the requirement to measure and hallmark all products made of silver and other precious metals by Assay Offices.
Precious metals include patina, gold, iridium, osmium, palladium, rhodium or pure ruthenium and its alloys. Firstly, we should explain what a term hallmark means. It's the amount of pure precious metal in the alloy divided by... read more 
Professional Jewelry Production - What's the difference between a professional jewelry production and making jewelry at home?
Professional jewelry production is totally different from making accessories by young girls threading beads on a thread. It is caused by one obvious reason, an amateur work can be done by almost everyone regardless her skills and ideas, the thing is that this person needs to like it. On the contrary, creating... read more 
Properties and Uses of Silver - Silver can have plenty of uses. The article presents the most popular properties and uses of silver.
Silver can be widely used for many fields of life and manufacturing. The list contains the most popular uses:
1. To produce cutlery and vessels
2. To produce musical instruments, mostly flutes
3. To produce coins, e.g. British pound
4. In photography (alloys of silver nitrate and halides)
5. To produce electronic appliances e.g. hi-fi
6. For mirror coating
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Purity of silver - The purity of silver is the thing which tells us whether a given product is sterling silver or not.
Because of the softness of silver and gold jewelry manufacturers use alloys of noble metals. The term of title of silver has been used to define the amount of pure silver in a given silver product. The title says how much pure metal is placed in 1000 parts of a given element.
It is essential to get an appropriate certificate which proves that a product contains standard amount of... read more 
Ring sizes - Ring sizes - numerical sale in jewelry
All kinds of rings, including wedding rings, are the most fitted products which we wear. That is why it is essential to buy the size that fits well. Ring sizes start from 1 and go up to 33. If you already have an appropriate ring, you should measure its diameter with the caliper. But if you don't have any model to check there are two ways you can measure your finger.
- find, download and print the size chart, cut out the circle from the inside... read more 
Shops with Jewelry - Whether you're in India, Chicago, New York or Dubai, jewelry stores are everywhere. How can you recognize the one which is best and has reasonable prices? All kinds of shops with gold, silver, antique or handmade jewelry or online shops have to meet several requirements.
There are plenty of shops with silver, gold or costume... read more 
Silver soldering - Silver soldering is a process without which production of silver would be impossible. But for soldering all jewelry items would be simple and artists would have to limit their creativity to an enormous degree.
Soldering it is joining two metals together by melting them and flowing a filler metal into them. The fillers are materials with lower melting temperature than the metals joined together. There... read more 
Stones for Jewelry - There are certain stones which are used in jewelry often or are bred specifically for their attractiveness. What are the stones for jewelry?
1) Brilliant, in jewelry terminology, is a diamond with a special brilliant cut. However, in trade and in colloquial language "brilliant" describes every diamond which was cut and polished. The brilliant cut is believed to demand the greatest artistry form a jeweler: it has 57 facets, 33 at the top of the stone and 24 in the base which make the... read more 
Tahitian Cultured Pearls - Tahitian cultured pearls are valuable elements which are used for production of the most sophisticated pearl jewelry.
Tahitian cultured pearls originate from natural pearls, they are known as black pears or Tahitian pearls. They are found in French Polynesia in the south Pacific and they are described as a secret treasure of turquoise waters in lagoons of coral reefs. From the ancient times they had... read more 
The Atlantis Ring - The atlantis ring is a ring with magic properties and powers. The ring of Atlantis is able to cure illnesses and improve mental and psychological properties, wear it on the right ring finger and you'll be able to take advantage of the most of its powers.
Atlantis ring has got a longlasting tradition and rich meaning. Its special... read more 
The History of Wedding Rings - Have you ever thought about the history of wedding rings? Where do they come from and what's their meaning? The article tries to give information about the history of wedding rings.
The first mention about wedding rings appeared in the ancient Egypt. A wedding ring in the shape of a circle was supposed to express everlasting love.... read more 
The Meaning of Carate - A word carat contains two meanings connected with jewelry. The article describes the meaning and history of a word carat.
On hearing a word carat the first association we make is a precious gem set in rings. However, it isn't the only meaning of this word. Actually, there are two meanings of the word 'carat'. Firstly, it is a unit of... read more 
The Tradition of Giving Presents - The tradition of giving presents has lasted for centuries. In the past presents had symbolic meaning, what does the history of giving gifts look like?
Everyone has an inborn desire to share his knowledge and possession with others. Some people adore to give presents more than others, nevertheless, this is a characteristic of most of... read more 
The Winter Woman - This is the first part of the collection of articles that give advice on the choice of colors and jewelry depending on the complexion type. Follow the article and learn what should the wardrobe of the 'winter woman' look like.
There are four types of complexion: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Each type of woman has a special... read more 
Wedding Superstitions - Wedding superstitions are something which we are more than likely to be interested in. Wedding customs and traditions give us plenty of ideas on dresses, wedding days or rings.
Most of us are probably aware of the famous and popular rhyme "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue". But have you heard of the one which tells all the superstitions connected with wedding dress colors:
Married in White, you have chosen right
Married in Grey, you will go far... read more 
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