Friday 27 May 2011

Turquoise Jewelry – Inspiring Designers to Create Art

There are several stones that have been known to man such as pearls, diamonds, coral, emeralds, topaz and ruby, but the cheer and happiness that a turquoise brings cannot be overstated.

This unique gem is often sought after to use for art, jewelry and trade. The most unique feature of this stone is its gorgeous color; it ranges from pale sky blue to a green. The copper in the stone gives it a blue undertone, and the iron in it gives it a greenish undertone. The combination of these colors gives this stone another name “a piece of sky”. Due to its wonderful color, this stone makes a great statement piece for any person. Apart from a beautiful look, this stone is also considered to develop inner calm and ward off depression, and even bring about good fortune.

Some may find genuine turquoise jewelry to be a little expensive, but there are several clever imitations in the market to choose from. Thus, it is important to know how to differentiate between the genuine and fake stones. While you wear Turquoise Jewelry, it is very important to remove it before taking a bath or coming into contact with water. It should be carefully stored in a separate container and wrapped in a tissue paper or a soft cloth.

Thursday 19 May 2011

A Little Something about Jewelry Trinket Boxes

Over several centuries jewelry boxes have been crafted and designed to meet everyone’s tastes. Hundreds of years ago, jewelry or Trinket Boxes were made only for the rich society, but now they can be bought and used by all. Trinket boxes are used to store all kinds of jewelry in them. There are several kinds of trinket boxes, such as painted, metal, canvas, wood, glass, bejeweled, etc. Today these trinket boxes are used not just to store jewelry in them, but also to display as a collection.

Where to Find Them –

If you look online, you can find several trinket boxes for sale. You can easily pick and choose the one you like the most. They come in a variety of color, material, shape and size. All fit to satisfy your needs. If you want a tiny and inexpensive Trinket Box to keep your ornaments or other things, you can always make them at home. There are many ways to decorate and make you trinket box look fancy. They make a great hobby as well. Even if you don’t have too much jewelry to store, you can use them for practical purposes. Small trinket boxes can be used to store items such as buttons, coins, stones, decorative items, etc.

Tuesday 3 May 2011

Turquoise Jewelry and Its Rich History

Turquoise has been a gorgeous precious stone for centuries. It is bluish green and opaque in nature, the color varies according to the location where it is found. The unique color and feel of the stone make this one of the most sought after gems in the world. People from all over the globe used turquoise for many reasons. Turquoise was worn to ward off evil spirits, bring good fortune, for healing properties, etc. The color of the stone was suppose to bring cheer and solve problems as well. For thousands of years this stone was regarded as a holy stone, and worn constantly by several people. Turquoise can be found in places such as Mongolia, China, North and South America, India, Egypt, Persia, Tibet, and Europe.

A little about turquoise jewelry –


Right from ancient times turquoise has been used as an adornment, as either a chain, earring, bracelet or ring. This aqua color stone was used to adorn kings and queens, and was considered to be a good luck talisman. Turquoise Jewelry is easy to match with a number of metals simply because it comes in a range of colors. It ranges from pale blue and pale green to a dark blue and dark green. Depending on your personal taste and preference, the jewelry can be matched to fit your personality.