Rubies Red as a Rose Rubies are the gemstone of love, as you can probably guess. Ironically, rubies are known for their hardness and range in color from pink to red. Depending on the culture, rubies have a variety of symbolic meanings, including bringing luck, providing healing properties, and enhancing self-confidence. If you really want […]
Central and South America – History of Jewelry Around the World
The History of Jewelry Around the World Series Ancient cultures living and creating jewelry in Peru, Columbia, Venezuela, and Ecuador (a region that resides next to the northern Andes) achieved an extremely high level of craftsmanship and evolved artistically when it came to jewelry making and accessory sporting. Gold was abundant in this region and […]
How to Clean & Polish Your Necklace
Cleaning and Caring For Your Necklace to Shine Like New When your jewelry experiences wear and tear it can significantly reduce the overall cleanliness and shine of your piece — especially necklaces. Some of us wear our necklaces more discreetly, while others like to show off their necklaces to the world, in such cases a […]
Ancient Native American Jewelry – History of Jewelry Around the World
The History of Jewelry Around the World Series The vast American territory was a place called home for many Native American tribes living and creating what are now interesting artifacts — in the pre-Columbian era and onward. Different Native American tribes utilized personal ornamentation in different ways. The tribes who organized enough to settle in […]
The Ultimate Ring Resizing Guide
Everything You Need to Know About The Ring Resizing Process Ring Resizing is a practice many people need but one they are often unsure of. If you didn’t know, most new rings are sold in a common size by the majority of retailers: a stock size 7 for ladies and size 10 for men. So […]
How to Clean & Polish Your Earrings
Cleaning and Caring For Your Earrings so They Sparkle Like New Over time, jewelry has a way of losing its luster and shine. This can happen due to wear and tear, exposure to dirt, dust, oil, grease, and other environmental debris. This goes especially true for earrings, which are usually exposed to the elements. Beauty […]