| The Myth and Lore Aquamarine: March's Birthstone by Marc Choyt |
| As a jeweler, I am often asked about birthstones by my customers. Yet few understand the historical connection behind between gem and month. Nor do many considered what is behind the attraction one may feel toward a particular gem. This article considers aquamarine, the birthstone of March, using myth and lore, to grasp this gem's metaphysical "meaning". |
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| The Myth and Lore of Amethyst: The Birthstone of February by Marc Choyt |
| As a jeweler, I am often asked about birthstones by my customers. Yet few understand the historical connection behind between gem and month. Nor do many considered what is behind the attraction one may feel toward a particular gem. This article considers amethyst, the birthstone of February, using myth and lore, to grasp this gem's metaphysical "meaning". |
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| The Myth and Lore of Rubies: July's Birthstone by Marc Choyt |
| As a jeweler, I am often asked about birthstones by my customers. Yet few understand the historical connection behind between gem and month. Nor do many considered what is behind the attraction one may feel toward a particular gem. This article considers ruby, the birthstone of July, using myth and lore, to grasp this gem's metaphysical "meaning". |
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| The Rising Demand Of Body Piercing by Bercle George |
| It is very essential to use appropriate metal in body piercing. There are cases like infections and complications related to improper use of piercing metals. Commonly, a metal that does not react with the skin is popular. |
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| How to Get a Good Deal Buying Rubies: What Your Jeweler Won't Tell You by Cassidy Williams |
| When shopping for a ruby, you want to be sure you buy the best one you can for your money. |
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| Diamonds, Gemstones Go East, Silks,Spices Go West - 7,000 Years Of A Silk Route by Derek Dashwood |
| The Silk Route predates written history as we know it, and much of it would be more dangerous to travel by camel today than back then. But goods went east while silk would arrive and be made into Damask Silk in Damascus, at 7,000 years the oldest steadily inhabited city in the world. |
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| Diamonds, Gemstones, Pirates- How Sir Walter Raleigh Created the American Dollar by Derek Dashwood |
| In the early days when there was a Virginia but not yet an America, Sir Walter Raleigh paid his men, his queen and his colony in America with diamonds, gemstones and most of all Spanish coins, those dollar coins worth their weight in silver. Therein lies their logic for America. |
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| Of Emeralds And Emerald Jewelry by Victor Epand |
| Take a trip down 'Emerald Lane' |
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| Gemstone Jewelry - An Attraction Guaranteed by Victor Epand |
| Here are great ways to attract the opposite sex with gemstone jewelry |
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| Gems To Suit Your Mood by Victor Epand |
| Check out the power of gems that could get you in the mood |
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| Funky And Stylish Jewelry For Teenagers by Victor Epand |
| Teens are a time of fun and fashion. Keep up with those fast changing trends with some funky and stylish jewelry |
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| Diamonds, Gemstones, Bargains- From Marco Polo to Now by Derek Dashwood |
| When diamonds and gemstones poured out of pockets sewn into his ragged clothes, all knew this beggarly bearded man with the familiar voice was Marco Polo, home from the Orient. |
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| The Mystique Behind the Ruby by Art Gib |
| Rubies are a gem of vast historical lore. Once ground as a powder and consumed as a cure all, the ruby is sought after almost as much as the diamond. |
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| Jewelry Pieces Are Used For Decorative Purposes by Jim Brown |
| There are jewelry craftsmen all over the world who are willing to create intriguing pieces of art, which are suitable for wear on any part of the body. The stiff and rather refined body ornaments are delicately molded of the finest metals in the world in a controlled smelting process. |
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| Making Your Own Jewelry Beautiful by Jimmy Cox |
| Jewelry making is interesting work for children who wish to make jewelry of silver and other metals. It is an ancient and honorable craft which has unlimited possibilities. |
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| Diamonds, Gemstones, English, Democracy - In Search of Wealth, Won The World by Derek Dashwood |
| From 1.5 million people in 1500, England, the English language and ideas of democracy from Magna Carta to now has had the English search the earth. They went for wealth, riches, glory, spices, diamonds; in turn the world into a more free and rich place one day for all. |
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| Diamonds, Gemstones, Pirates- How Sir Walter Raleigh Took Magna Carta To The World by Derek Dashwood |
| The famous pirate Sir Walter Raleigh envisioned how a new land of English speaking people in America should begin around Virginia and spread from there, perhaps to the Pacific. He was in search of diamonds, but had this thought also. |
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| Diamonds, Gemstones, Bargains - When You Could Not Have Done It Without Her by Derek Dashwood |
| When you see a beautiful couple so engrossed in each other that you know this is a perfection fit; he has usually bestowed upon her a diamond as he can, and she sparkles more each event. |
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| Bridal Jewelry Tips For The Young Bride by Victor Epand |
| This article discusses how to enhance your beauty and style with bridal jewelry. |
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| Add Class And Elegance With Pearl Bridal Jewelry by Victor Epand |
| This article discusses why pearl bridal jewelry is the best option for your wedding day. |
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| Diamonds-A Girl's Best Friend by Victor Epand |
| Why diamonds have always been a girls best friend. |
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| Modern Jewelry - Keeping Up With The Times by Victor Epand |
| What's in, What's out today. The changing times have influenced our choice of jewelry and designs |
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| Make A Style Statement With Colored Diamonds by Victor Epand |
| Learn about the different hues of diamonds to help you match the occasion |
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| Leather Jewelry - A Unique Fashion Trend by Victor Epand |
| Dare to be different? Try out some leather jewelry to make that happen. |
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| Jewelry Variations - A Designer's Prerogative by Victor Epand |
| There are so many materials that jewelry can be made from. Designer's can let their imagination run wild |
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