Meaningful engraved jewellery

The love season is on and numerous hearts are waiting to tell and be told each other’s sweet secrets. Easier said than done with love it’s no different. At the least, you can air a message for your beloved, via media. But why let the whole world know? Conveying it to your beloved one, in a very special way, should be enough. There can be nothing better than words to express love but, mind you, jewellery gives them a tough competition. So, is there a way to express love, respect or gratitude where words and jewellery have an equal role to play? Yes, of course there is. Engraved Jewellery is the answer.

Initially created to be an adornment, these days jewellery can also work as a messenger. Jewellery like rings, pairs of earrings, bracelets and pendants can be engraved with special messages, names or symbols that express your feelings for the one to be gifted. And why does it have to be just for expressing love or gratitude? Wearing jewellery engraved with personalised messages, inspirational sayings and motivational symbols greatly distinguishes one’s personality. Engravings have replaced precious gems, thus enhancing the beauty and meaning of jewellery.

Besides being modern and stylish, engraved jewellery can also tell you if your ornament is well-constructed and made of authentic metals. For instance, if a vendor is willing to engrave the jewellery, then it means the ornament is authentically created. And if a vendor is reluctant to do so, it can signal you of the unapparent flaws in the making. Usually, the walls of jewellery like lockets are thinned out to reduce the amount of precious metals like gold and silver used in the construction. 

Talking about metals, the ideal ones for engraving are platinum, tungsten and titanium. But obviously they don’t offer the sleek appeal of gold and silver, which follow them due to increased fragility quotient. The best way to have both strength and shine among engraved jewellery is to select a strong metal and plate it with gold or silver. Engraved jewellery is a great option, as it gives you the freedom of designing ornaments your way, along with the flexibility of choosing font style, size and colour.

Gift Jewellery This Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is around the corner! Turn on the radio and you would hear Savage Garden humming, ‘Truly Madly Deeply’. Go on further and you will hear George Benson crooning ‘Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You’! It’s that time of the year when heart shape balloons carelessly float in the air, when the display of shops is splashed with red, when at every corner you would find cute teddy bears inviting you!

And it is also the time of the year when people buy gifts for their loved ones that represent their love, commitment and concern towards their partners.

If you have given him/her pounds of chocolates, a dozens of cards, millions of flowers and bunch of teddy bears then how about jewellery this year?

Many women prefer something that they can keep with them all the time like a constant reminder of the beautiful relationship. So what better than jewellery which they can wear everyday!

While buying jewellery for Valentine’s Day, it is not necessary that you empty your pocket in a day. Your women would appreciate even a simple piece of jewellery as for her the thought matters. So buy her a beautiful yellow/white gold pendant necklace. The pendant could be in the shape of hearts, flowers, padlocks and keys. If conventional designs is not the way to go, as your partner has an unconventional taste in jewellery then buy an owl shaped pendant, angel wings or something more quirky for her.

If you want to appear more thoughtful then maybe go for something that matches the jewellery collection that she possesses. For instance, if she has a ruby pendant that she wears often then try to find earrings or a bracelet to complement.

So make this Valentine’s Day special by presenting your special someone a lovely piece of jewellery!

The Many Faces of Diamond Earrings!

A woman’s jewellery box is incomplete without a few pair of earrings. And diamond earrings top the chart as far as popular types of earrings are concerned. Earring is one such accessory that anyone can easily carry it off, whether it is a young teenage girl, a mid-thirties office going women or a 60 year old granny! The range of options available in diamond earrings makes it a must have accessory in a woman’s wardrobe. 

Diamond studs is a must have especially if you are a working professional. Diamond studs are available in all desirable cuts, shapes and metal. These style of earring look best when set on white or yellow gold. With a formal suit or a formal dress, a dazzling pair of diamond studs is all you need to look your best.

If you are looking for the right pair of diamond earrings for a night-out at a club then hoops are the one you should go for. They come in various materials and size. Select the diameter of the hoop as per your comfort and clothes.  Large hoop diamond earrings are perfect if you are going to sport a funky style and if you are going to dress conservatively then smaller hoops will add the required oomph.

For an intimate and personal occasion such as wedding, engagement party or anniversary celebrations opt for dangling earrings. Also known as chandelier earrings, this style looks beautiful with a long, flowing gown and hair loosely tied up. Tassel earrings that belong to the dangling group, are very much in vogue these days.

Drop earrings are a perfect companion on formal events such as an office party, success party and farewell party. A simple knee length dress accompanied by glittering white gold diamond drop earrings will get you noticed even in a crowd.

If you are missing any of those then make sure you buy them so that you never have to compromise on your style quotient.

Array Of Necklaces That Will Change Your Look!

Necklaces are the most versatile piece of jewellery. And maybe so, because they are available in so many kinds. Each necklace has its own unique personality that gets transferred into you and your clothes and helps you to attain the look that you were wanting.

There are several kinds of necklaces that are a must have in a woman’s jewellery box.

First and foremost you need to have a simple metal chain necklace. A metal chain will save you day at given point. All you need to do is buy loads of pendants, small ones, delicate ones, huge, statement ones. Collect as many as you can and preserve them properly as a pendant necklace has the ability to transform any look dramatically.

Another necklace that you need to have in your jewellery box is a vintage necklace. Vintage jewellery is coming in a big way and looking at its popularity it is here to stay for really long! So make sure you have a beauty vintage necklace that will add drama to your simple dresses. You can also hunt your grand mom’s or grand aunt’s jewellery collection to lay your hands on authentic vintage necklace. If you can’t then replicas are available widely.

A multi strands gold or sterling necklace should be the next on your list. Big bold chains made of silver, gold, rose or oxidized metals will add to your versatility. Choker necklaces are a must have if you attend lot of formal events. Statement necklaces that feature bizarre colours, uneven shapes are also hit as they ooze out distinct and quirky personality.

Own each piece of these beautiful necklaces and be rest assured that you will get a tag of fashionista from the fashion police every time you step out!

Bracelets appeal to all!

Bracelets are unique pieces of jewellery that appeal to people across all ages and genders. This is simply because bracelets come in endless varieties and are also very easy to wear.

Bracelets can be made using metal, leather, cloth, plastic or other materials such as rocks, woods. Apart from being a piece of jewellery, bracelets are also used in the medical field as allergy bracelets and identifications tags.

This piece of jewellery also has a great cultural significance in many parts of the world. For instance the traces of bracelets can be found in Egyptian excavation as they were wrapped around mummies. In countries like Bulgaria and Greece, wearing bracelets made from specific materials forms very important part of their culture and tradition.

Leaving aside the history and tradition of bracelets in the past, it is now regarded as a very stylish and versatile accessory. Sterling silver and gold are most popular materials used to construct beautiful bracelets and bangles. Precious stones like diamond, sapphire, ruby, topaz and amethyst also find a place in this beautiful piece of jewellery.

The most popular type out of all styles is a charm bracelet. Charm bracelets live up to its name as this piece of jewellery is adored and desired by many. They are basically link chain bracelets that provide hoops to hang various charms. These are extremely popular as you can keep on adding the charms that signifies an important phase in the wearer’s life.

A sterling silver or yellow gold link chain bracelet looks absolutely adorable with small trinkets such as mermaid, lock, keys, butterflies, flowers, jewellery box and many such cute designs.

Charm bracelets make for an excellent birthday and Valentine’s Day gift. You can keep adding the charms with each passing birthday and Valentine’s Day!

Trivia’s About Jewellery!

There was a time when a piece of jewellery meant a lot more than just an accessory to the mankind. Studying old excavated jewellery gave great insights to historians to learn more about ancient culture!

When was Jewellery invented?
There is no concrete answer to this question as the claims are vague. Many claims suggest that it was invented 80,000 years ago. And recent reports suggest that a 100,000 year-old beads, made from Nassarius shells is the oldest jewellery known! One thing is for sure that jewellery existed right from the very first civilization!

Why was Jewellery invented?
The need for jewellery changed with changing time. Like first it was invented for functional reasons such as pinning of clothes together. Later it took the place of money.

Slowly coins and paper money came in to the picture and jewellery became a symbol of status, power and wealth! For instance, in Rome, only certain ranks of people were allowed to wear jewellery.

What was Jewellery made of?
Some of the earliest found jewellery was made from snail shells and even ostrich egg shells! These pieces of jewellery are dates 75,000 years back. In the Stone Age, necklaces and bracelets made from stones, bones, tusk, and berries were spotted. Copper jewellery started surfacing some 7,000 years ago. And the origin of gold and other metals jewellery can be traced to 3,000 to 5,000 years in Egypt!

Bridesmaid’s Jewellery for the Wedding

Bridesmaids are not just a bunch of pretty girls who walk down the aisle with the bride. They are the people who perform special tasks like making hotel arrangements for the guests, overlooking the menu, helping in picking up the right dress to several other chores for the wedding.

Brides are pretty vulnerable and anxious on the days leading up to the wedding. So bridesmaids are the ones who help them to get rid of their anxiety.

With so much on their shoulders, bridesmaids deserve a very special gift for their contribution in your wedding. And what better then a beautiful piece of jewellery!

It is not necessary to give each of your bridesmaid identical pieces of jewellery. Depending on their need, you can decide what piece of jewellery you would want to gift them. Like if one bridesmaid has a beautiful pair of earrings and a chain then you can gift a beautiful pendant. Similarly if one has earrings and necklace then a bracelet will be an ideal choice. White gold is the perfect metal choice for bridesmaid’s jewellery. And opt for either, diamonds, pearls or colourful gemstones to set on the white gold

Make sure that the price range of each piece of jewellery is on the similar lines. Because the last thing you want in your wedding is to offend your bridesmaids. Treat your bridesmaid with respect and witness how they treat you like a princess on your wedding day!