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Types of Indian jewelry |
Topic: Miscellaneous Articles |
| Sometimes used as a security in times of contingency…. sometimes as an ornament worth flaunting, the tradition of adorning oneself with jewelry has rather become more vigorous with time. Artisans and goldsmiths were once patronized by their rulers for carving exclusive pieces of jewelry… today, this... |
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Indian jewelry from head to toe. |
Topic: Miscellaneous Articles |
| For Indian women, embellishing themselves with ornaments is synonymous with beautifying their spirit. Indian women love to adorn themselves with beautiful and elaborate jewelry as a tool to accentuate their feminity. Not only does donning jewelry signify the beautification of the body, but, also sig... |
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Gemstones By Color |
Topic: Gemstone Properties |
| Gemstones By Color |
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Gemstone A-Z |
Topic: Gemstone Properties |
| Gemstone Information A-Z |
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Agate |
Topic: Gemstone Properties |
| Agate is a type of Chalcedony. It is an uncommon stone. Agate is a great
stone to buy if you want "something different". There are several types of
agate. Common ones are: blue lace agate, fire agate, moss agate, tree agate and
petrified wood. One will often see these in agate caboch... |
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Alexandrite |
Topic: Gemstone Properties |
| Alexandrite is an exquisite color-changing gemstone. As most alexandrites are man made in a lab, it can be challenging to locate natural alexandrite. Alexandrite bracelets and rings are wonderful. When Alexandrite is used in these type of jewelry, the wearer can enjoy seeing the delightful color cha... |
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Amber |
Topic: Gemstone Properties |
| Amber is a yellow stone created from the fossilized resin of trees. It is
wonderful for big earrings as it has a very light weight. Most jewelry can
be made from amber though it can be easily scratched so is not recommended
for rings. |
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Amethyst |
Topic: Gemstone Properties |
| Amethyst is February's birthstone. It is a dazzling violet gem stone. It is
fabulous in necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, and pendants. Often, Amethyst
is thought to be a symbol of security, sincerity, and peace of mind. |
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Aquamarine |
Topic: Gemstone Properties |
| Aquamarine is March's birthstone and is a beautiful, medium priced, light
blue or blue-green stone. It sparkles and shines so wonderfully that is it often
made into an aquamarine engagement ring. Though this gemstone is wonderful in
any setting, we found that aquamarine rings, aquamarine penda... |
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Jewelry Trade Fairs |
Topic: Trade Fairs |
| The list below includes some of
the most famous trade shows for jewelry taking place in myriad countries. These
shows give traders means to display and demonstrate their range of jewelry
including gemstones, minerals, gold, silver and other jewelry related products.
These trade shows happen ... |
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Jewelry Institutes |
Topic: Jewelry Making |
| Jewelry has been enthralling us since ages. Today, it is a prominent career option to many youths. This field promises a growing career, glamour and financial boosts. While this industry is growing day-by-day, many institutes and colleges have opened to meet the growing number of youths opting this ... |
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Jewelry Making Books |
Topic: Jewelry Making |
| Here’s a list of popular books that give you comprehensive knowledge on jewelry making. You may find tips from the industry expertise, strategies and a lot more on how to make jewelry tapping the ongoing trends, positioning them in the market and finally how to be a successful sales person of your j... |
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Garnet |
Topic: Gemstone Properties |
| Garnet is a January's birthstone. It is beautiful in rings, pendants,
necklaces and bracelets. It is much less expensive than pink tourmaline or ruby. |
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Bloodstone |
Topic: Gemstone Properties |
| Bloodstone is an inexpensive earthstone. It is often used for bolo ties,
pendants and bead necklaces. |
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Emerald |
Topic: Gemstone Properties |
| Emerald is May's birthstone and is a beautiful green, well-loved stone.
It is used in rings, necklaces, pendants and bracelets. It is a wonderful
birthday gift. |
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Diamond |
Topic: Gemstone Properties |
| Diamond are for ever. |
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Coral |
Topic: Gemstone Properties |
| Coral mined from the oceans. It grows underwater. Coral is used to create
beautiful earrings, brooches, and pendants. Though coral rings are popular, be
aware that coral scratches easily. Red coral jewelry is often dyed; white coral
jewelry is usually bleached. |
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Citrine |
Topic: Gemstone Properties |
| Citrine is one of November's birthstones and is a beautiful yellow stone. It
is a popular less expensive alternative to the much more expensive yellow
sapphire or yellow diamond. To create wondeful multi-colored jwelry, it is often
combined with other stones such as: peridot, amethyst, and gar... |
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Chrysoprase |
Topic: Gemstone Properties |
| Chrysoprase is often referred to as Australian Jade due to its wonderful
green color. It is often used for beads, cabochons and cameos. |
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Carnelian |
Topic: Gemstone Properties |
| Carnelian is a wonderful orange stone. It is used for great beads, cabochons
and cameos. Try some carnelian jewelry for nice orange accents to your wardrobe. |
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Aventurine |
Topic: Gemstone Properties |
| Aventurine, often called "poor man's Emerald" is a nice affordable stone.
When it has inclusions, they appear to be sparkles. Extremely high quality
aventurine (free from inclusions), can seem like emerald. It is wonderful for
everyday wear as it is quite durable as well as pretty. |
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Jade |
Topic: Gemstone Properties |
| Jade is usually carved to bring out its beauty. It is most often used in
pendants and statues. |
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Jasper |
Topic: Gemstone Properties |
| Jasper is a very pretty, inexpensive earthstone. It is usually worn as beads or cabochons. |
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Jasper |
Topic: Gemstone Properties |
| Jasper is a very pretty, inexpensive earthstone. It is usually worn as beads or cabochons. |
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Kunzite |
Topic: Gemstone Properties |
| Kunzite is lilac-pink Spodumene. It is beautiful in rings, necklaces, and pendants. |
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Lapis Lazuli |
Topic: Gemstone Properties |
| Lapis is a beautiful royal blue stone often associated with royalty. It is most often seen as a necklace of beads or carved pendants. |
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Malachite |
Topic: Gemstone Properties |
| Malachite is a beautiful green earth stone with black bands. It is beautiful in earrings, necklaces, and pendants |
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Moonstone |
Topic: Gemstone Properties |
| Moonstone is a translucent stone that has a shimmering affest called adularescence. It is often worn in rings, pendants or bead necklaces. |
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Obsidian |
Topic: Gemstone Properties |
| Obsidian is natural glass. It is beautiful and jet black. Snowflake obsidian is gray and black; mohagony obsidian is brown and black. All three varieties make wonderful jewelry. Obsidian has been used for jewelry, mirrors, tools and
more for hundreds of years. |
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Onyx |
Topic: Gemstone Properties |
| Onyx is a rich-looking, affordable black stone. It is often mixed with pearls to create elegant jewelry. |
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