Jewelry Guide

Chain Maille, Chainmail or Mesh Jewelry History

Chainmail is also called chain mail or chain maille, (maille), French deriving from the Latin word macula, which means mesh or net). It is defined as the practice of linking rings to create patterns, ...

Jewelry and Fashion in the 1940s

The outbreak of World War II diminished the production of the jewelry industry in Europe. Precious metals such as platinum and gold were almost unobtainable and rationed. Precious stones were also ...

Art Noveau Jewelry, Fashion and History

The jewelry historian Vivienne Becker considered jewelry to be “the most intense expression of the Art Nouveau movement” and observed that it was the renewed interest in the decorative arts that ...

Plastic Jewelry Fashion and History

The word plastic derives from the Greek word meaning to mold or to form. Plastics can be shaped and molded under heat and pressure. There are two kinds of plastics: natural and synthetic, ...

Tibetan Jewelry

Tibetan jewelry is among the most finely crafted in the world today. Tibetan artisans incorporate Buddhist designs in their work. Skilled artisans have utilized the same techniques used for ...

Jewelry Box Buying Guide

How to find a cool jewelry box that fits your style or used as a great gift? Jewelry boxes come in a variety of sizes and styles, all with the goal of storing, protecting, organizing, and ...

Tips about Shopping for Crystal Jewelry

Following are great tips, good ideas, smart advices about how to select a piece of real, fine quality, elaborate and beautiful crystal jewelry that special suited for you. Material No gas or liquid ...

Taking Care of your Silver Jewelry

Silver jewelry, with its lustrous sheen and timeless elegance, holds a special place in the hearts of many. Whether it's a cherished family heirloom or a trendy new purchase, taking proper care of ...

Mokume-Gane Jewelry

Mokume Gane Ring

Mokume-gane can be used to make many different jewelry items, though it is most commonly seen in the form of rings. Why Choose Mokume-Gane Jewelry? People who choose mokume-gane for their ...

What does a 925 Gold Jewelry Stamp Mean?

925 gold stamp

The world of jewelry can be difficult to navigate if you don't have the knowledge of what the markings or stamps, also called hallmarks, mean. There are quite a few of them but it is not so ...

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