Jewelry – One of the Oldest Form of Body Ornament
Bikky Khosla asked:
Jewelry (also spelled as Jewellery and Jewelery) are ornaments like necklace, rings, earrings, bracelets, bangles, toe rings, etc. made of different precious metals like gold, silver, platinum and also from precious and semi-precious stones like pearls, gemstones, diamonds, etc.
Jewelry is the one of the oldest form of body ornament. Earlier jewelry was made from natural materials, such as bones, animal teeth, shells, wood and carved stones. These days beads are frequently used in jewelry. Beaded Jewellery commonly encompass necklaces, bracelets, earrings, belts, and rings and the beads can be both large or small.
Around the world, the demand of gold jewelry is on the rise and so are the prices. This form of jewelry looks beautiful and the Jewellers are coming up with new mesmerizing exquisite designs every day. For making gold jewelry, gold has to be mixed with other metals in required proportions to make it malleable and durable, as the purest form of gold that is 24 carats is very soft and cannot be used for making jewelry.
Gold jewelry used in India are available in 22 kt gold, 21 kt gold, 18 kt gold with purity of 91.6%,. 87.5% and 75% respectively.
Other types of jewelry that are catering to fashion conscious people from across the globe includes artificial jewelry, costume jewelry, fashion and imitation jewelry, pearl jewelry, gemstone jewelry, imitation and antique jewelry.
In India, export of gems and jewelery items during April – May 2008 has registered a growth of over 25%, in terms of rupees, as compared to same period last year. The growth of the gems and jewelery industry is commendable considering the fact that the rupee gained over the US dollar for most part of the year.
So where should one go to buy jewelry? Well, you can buy from your nearest jeweler’s store or get on to the internet and search for sites selling jewelry, but make sure you buy hallmark jewelry as hallmarking certifies that the jewelry conforms to national & international standards of purity.
In India, the BIS i.e. Bureau of Indian Standards undertakes certification of purity of gold jewelry in accordance with Indian Standards IS:1417 Grades of Gold & Gold Alloys.
If you are an importer or a buyer based outside India and have a buying requirement for any form of jewelry from India, you can always log on to site Tradeindia.com
TradeIndia website has a comprehensive database of jewelry exporters from India.
You can search for exporters and manufacturers of any form of jewelry and can contact them directly with your buy requirement. An importer can also post his buy requirement and can respond to offers received.
To help you in finding all kinds of jewelry sellers, exporters and manufacturers from India. There are other company websites also that you can Google easily. But I’m impressed with the companies listed on the TradeIndia.com portal as here you can find many jewelry exporters at a single place. You don’t have to search through the internet.
A word of caution though, while dealing through internet always cross-check the company credentials first before placing an order. As it is always better to be safe than be sorry later!
Jewelry (also spelled as Jewellery and Jewelery) are ornaments like necklace, rings, earrings, bracelets, bangles, toe rings, etc. made of different precious metals like gold, silver, platinum and also from precious and semi-precious stones like pearls, gemstones, diamonds, etc.
Jewelry is the one of the oldest form of body ornament. Earlier jewelry was made from natural materials, such as bones, animal teeth, shells, wood and carved stones. These days beads are frequently used in jewelry. Beaded Jewellery commonly encompass necklaces, bracelets, earrings, belts, and rings and the beads can be both large or small.
Around the world, the demand of gold jewelry is on the rise and so are the prices. This form of jewelry looks beautiful and the Jewellers are coming up with new mesmerizing exquisite designs every day. For making gold jewelry, gold has to be mixed with other metals in required proportions to make it malleable and durable, as the purest form of gold that is 24 carats is very soft and cannot be used for making jewelry.
Gold jewelry used in India are available in 22 kt gold, 21 kt gold, 18 kt gold with purity of 91.6%,. 87.5% and 75% respectively.
Other types of jewelry that are catering to fashion conscious people from across the globe includes artificial jewelry, costume jewelry, fashion and imitation jewelry, pearl jewelry, gemstone jewelry, imitation and antique jewelry.
In India, export of gems and jewelery items during April – May 2008 has registered a growth of over 25%, in terms of rupees, as compared to same period last year. The growth of the gems and jewelery industry is commendable considering the fact that the rupee gained over the US dollar for most part of the year.
So where should one go to buy jewelry? Well, you can buy from your nearest jeweler’s store or get on to the internet and search for sites selling jewelry, but make sure you buy hallmark jewelry as hallmarking certifies that the jewelry conforms to national & international standards of purity.
In India, the BIS i.e. Bureau of Indian Standards undertakes certification of purity of gold jewelry in accordance with Indian Standards IS:1417 Grades of Gold & Gold Alloys.
If you are an importer or a buyer based outside India and have a buying requirement for any form of jewelry from India, you can always log on to site Tradeindia.com
TradeIndia website has a comprehensive database of jewelry exporters from India.
You can search for exporters and manufacturers of any form of jewelry and can contact them directly with your buy requirement. An importer can also post his buy requirement and can respond to offers received.
To help you in finding all kinds of jewelry sellers, exporters and manufacturers from India. There are other company websites also that you can Google easily. But I’m impressed with the companies listed on the TradeIndia.com portal as here you can find many jewelry exporters at a single place. You don’t have to search through the internet.
A word of caution though, while dealing through internet always cross-check the company credentials first before placing an order. As it is always better to be safe than be sorry later!
Jewelry for the Soul: an Astrological Journey Into the Mysterious World of True Birthstones
July 30, 2009 by admin
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Shakti Carola Navran asked:
How Many Gemstones Does It Take to Make a Woman Happy?
No, not zillions, as you might expect.
Jewelry beyond mere Beauty
When you expand your use of gemstone jewelry beyond mere beauty, to take advantage of the powerful healing properties of gemstones, you will discover that there are specific gems that closely match who you are as a person and your highly individual needs.
Make them into a magnificent piece of jewelry and you will have a constant resource for balancing and healing energy. If you are a woman, you are most likely wearing jewelry as you read this. Everyone loves jewelry. Of course we all have excellent taste and tend to prefer the most beautiful and expensive stones, such as diamonds, opals, rubies, and emeralds, at least I do!
Perhaps you have fallen in love with a special gemstone set in a beautiful piece of jewelry that had special meaning for you. Are you a gold or a silver type, when it comes to jewelry? What colors resonate with you intuitively? Do you feel drawn to earrings, or a pendant over you heart?
These are some of the many different considerations that enter into the creation of a truly magnificent, healing piece of jewelry for the soul, as I call it.
The Micro Cosmos is reflected in the Macro Cosmos
As above, so below. With this knowledge alone you may work miracles. With these simple words the ancient sage Hermes Trismegistos, the founder of alchemy, expressed how the infinite energy and beauty of the cosmos and the movement of the planets across the heavens find their expression in the smallest of things here on Earth, including gemstones and crystals, and in the events of our lives.
Today we know that all material objects are composed of and radiate energy. This is a basic scientific concept. Since humans belong to the material realm, we are also energy beings.The energy field of gemstones and crystals interact with our own when placed on the body.
Wearing jewelry is an ancient way of enhancing our own energy field with beautiful objects for healing, power, and symbolic meaning. Born of the unimaginable alchemical forces that forged the earths crust millions of years ago, gemstones and crystals are among the most beautiful and perfectly balanced specimens in the mineral kingdom. Their magic lies in their ability to infuse our energy field with their sparkling, colorful light and delight our eyes.
With an understanding of the individual energetic properties of each gemstone as well as its astrological principles, it is possible to harness the healing powers of gemstones to work in harmony with each person and their unique energy makeup.
Astrology and the Universal Laws
This is exactly what we do with the help of astrology: we observe universal laws and principles in the macrocosm of the planets, and transfer our observations to people, events, or gemstones.
Astrology allows us to inquire more deeply into who we are and what we need for fulfillment and happiness in this life. It can give us direction for our vision and goals. It can cast light into the dark areas of the unconsciousness and help us grow beyond our limiting thoughts, feelings, and memories.
There are certain angles between the planets in your horoscope that are called hard aspects, because they point to areas of friction and challenges. These are weak spots in your life, where you may be out of balance or not aligned with your true self. The right gemstones can support you as you work through these challenges.
Balancing with Gemstones
Take for example the ruby. I call the ruby the stone of unconditional love and true self-expression. The ruby is the warrior of the heart and the knight of our dreams. It can help us with our creative expression and pursuit of our passions.
The ruby helps to bring the energy flow up into the heart from the base of the body. It energizes by gently diffusing blockages in our energy flow and our life force in general.In the heart the ruby helps resolve wounds suffered in relationships and childhood experiences and helps us to forgive and develop deeper compassion.
All these aspects make the ruby a good choice for a wedding band, to support us in our journey with another human being, which is both challenging and enriching.
You have 12 True Birthstones
From my perspective as an astrologer and jeweler there are 12 main healing gemstones. These are your true birthstones, corresponding to the planetary configuration at the moment of your birth.
If you would like to learn more about the metaphysical properties of gemstones and designing jewelry for the soul, please see my book Jewelry and Gems for Self-Discovery: Choosing Gemstones that Delight the Eye & Strengthen the Mind at
Shakti Carola Navran an astrologer, jeweler and author
http://www.JewelryandGemsforSelfDiscovery.com
How Many Gemstones Does It Take to Make a Woman Happy?
No, not zillions, as you might expect.
Jewelry beyond mere Beauty
When you expand your use of gemstone jewelry beyond mere beauty, to take advantage of the powerful healing properties of gemstones, you will discover that there are specific gems that closely match who you are as a person and your highly individual needs.
Make them into a magnificent piece of jewelry and you will have a constant resource for balancing and healing energy. If you are a woman, you are most likely wearing jewelry as you read this. Everyone loves jewelry. Of course we all have excellent taste and tend to prefer the most beautiful and expensive stones, such as diamonds, opals, rubies, and emeralds, at least I do!
Perhaps you have fallen in love with a special gemstone set in a beautiful piece of jewelry that had special meaning for you. Are you a gold or a silver type, when it comes to jewelry? What colors resonate with you intuitively? Do you feel drawn to earrings, or a pendant over you heart?
These are some of the many different considerations that enter into the creation of a truly magnificent, healing piece of jewelry for the soul, as I call it.
The Micro Cosmos is reflected in the Macro Cosmos
As above, so below. With this knowledge alone you may work miracles. With these simple words the ancient sage Hermes Trismegistos, the founder of alchemy, expressed how the infinite energy and beauty of the cosmos and the movement of the planets across the heavens find their expression in the smallest of things here on Earth, including gemstones and crystals, and in the events of our lives.
Today we know that all material objects are composed of and radiate energy. This is a basic scientific concept. Since humans belong to the material realm, we are also energy beings.The energy field of gemstones and crystals interact with our own when placed on the body.
Wearing jewelry is an ancient way of enhancing our own energy field with beautiful objects for healing, power, and symbolic meaning. Born of the unimaginable alchemical forces that forged the earths crust millions of years ago, gemstones and crystals are among the most beautiful and perfectly balanced specimens in the mineral kingdom. Their magic lies in their ability to infuse our energy field with their sparkling, colorful light and delight our eyes.
With an understanding of the individual energetic properties of each gemstone as well as its astrological principles, it is possible to harness the healing powers of gemstones to work in harmony with each person and their unique energy makeup.
Astrology and the Universal Laws
This is exactly what we do with the help of astrology: we observe universal laws and principles in the macrocosm of the planets, and transfer our observations to people, events, or gemstones.
Astrology allows us to inquire more deeply into who we are and what we need for fulfillment and happiness in this life. It can give us direction for our vision and goals. It can cast light into the dark areas of the unconsciousness and help us grow beyond our limiting thoughts, feelings, and memories.
There are certain angles between the planets in your horoscope that are called hard aspects, because they point to areas of friction and challenges. These are weak spots in your life, where you may be out of balance or not aligned with your true self. The right gemstones can support you as you work through these challenges.
Balancing with Gemstones
Take for example the ruby. I call the ruby the stone of unconditional love and true self-expression. The ruby is the warrior of the heart and the knight of our dreams. It can help us with our creative expression and pursuit of our passions.
The ruby helps to bring the energy flow up into the heart from the base of the body. It energizes by gently diffusing blockages in our energy flow and our life force in general.In the heart the ruby helps resolve wounds suffered in relationships and childhood experiences and helps us to forgive and develop deeper compassion.
All these aspects make the ruby a good choice for a wedding band, to support us in our journey with another human being, which is both challenging and enriching.
You have 12 True Birthstones
From my perspective as an astrologer and jeweler there are 12 main healing gemstones. These are your true birthstones, corresponding to the planetary configuration at the moment of your birth.
If you would like to learn more about the metaphysical properties of gemstones and designing jewelry for the soul, please see my book Jewelry and Gems for Self-Discovery: Choosing Gemstones that Delight the Eye & Strengthen the Mind at
Shakti Carola Navran an astrologer, jeweler and author
http://www.JewelryandGemsforSelfDiscovery.com
Jewelery at Virginia Gift Store
July 8, 2009 by admin
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Ibrahim asked:
Jewelry:
The only way that a man could enter a woman’s heart is gifting her jewelry. Women are addicted to jewelry. This has been from the very beginning, even wives of the great Pharaohs of Egypt loved to wear jewelry. Majority of women believe that, no jewelry makes a woman incomplete.
Reversible Jewelry:
This kind of jewelry is handmade with Japanese ‘chiyogami’ or washi papers. Many of the designs are based on Kimono textiles. This kind of Jewelry women prefer for parties or casual outings.
Gemstone Jewelry:
Mostly semi-precious stone necklaces are very popular because women of all ages wear them. Young teenage boys also do wear them as a fashion statement.
Women usually go for the gemstone jewelry according to their birthday or for popular gemstones like:
• Aquamarine
• Blue Topaz
• Emerald
• Opal
• Garnet
Eclipse jewelry:
Just imagine, instantly changing the color, shape or texture, even character of a stunning silver design. Eclipse, the new silver jewelry is strikingly beautiful and dramatically different brand that moves and changes to match a woman’s every mood. It is a kind of a custom jewelry created by world renowned jewelry designers.
Casual Jewelry:
Jewelry is not only worn in parties and weddings, women also love wearing jewelry when there are in outdoors, social meetings. And the Jewelry women would love to wear on casual days would be gemstone jewelry, handmade custom stone jewelry and less expensive diamond and pearl jewelry. A category of casual jewelry is discussed below
Necklaces:
Casual necklace jewelry is mostly handmade custom designed from semi-precious stones, gemstones according to the birthday of the wearer, beaded necklaces or stone and beads mixed. They come in various colors which catches the eye of women of all ages. Some of the examples of custom casual necklaces are:
Soapstone, Bone, and Wooden Necklace on Leather
Casual and Fun Glass Necklace with Your Choice of Charm
Tiger Eye Nugget Focal with Turquoise Accents Necklace
Pearl Nugget Parture Necklace
Rings:
In the rings section, casual promise rings are worn by committed couples.
Engagement rings made of diamond and steel carry huge orders. As for fashion and casual wear by uncommitted boys and girls, gemstone rings are widely used.
Engagement rings made of diamonds and brilliant engraves have different ranges of price depending on the design and weight.
Bracelets:
Many women wear light and cheap bracelets as a casual wear or an accessory. The casual bracelets are mostly handmade beaded that give a really attractive look. Bracelets have different kind and colors of beads like blue and gold beads multicolor beads crystal beads and so on depends on choice
Earrings:
Gold, pearl and steel earrings are worn in all occasions and mostly by young, but they real taste in designer earrings and Gemstones like ruby or jasper earrings which are quite popular. Earrings are ideal for a female near and dear ones.
Wedding or Bridal Jewelry:
No bride is complete without wearing a beautiful set of jewelry to cherish her dream wedding. In the east brides usually wear gold jewelry like, bangles and necklaces. But in the western side solo gold is worn very rarely but gold with diamond; pearl and rhinestone jewelry is more preferred by brides.
Intrigue Online Store are offering 10-25% discount on jewelry for all occasions, and huge discounts are offered for new customers. So come on down and check out the latest collection of jewelry for both men and women of all ages.
Jewelry:
The only way that a man could enter a woman’s heart is gifting her jewelry. Women are addicted to jewelry. This has been from the very beginning, even wives of the great Pharaohs of Egypt loved to wear jewelry. Majority of women believe that, no jewelry makes a woman incomplete.
Reversible Jewelry:
This kind of jewelry is handmade with Japanese ‘chiyogami’ or washi papers. Many of the designs are based on Kimono textiles. This kind of Jewelry women prefer for parties or casual outings.
Gemstone Jewelry:
Mostly semi-precious stone necklaces are very popular because women of all ages wear them. Young teenage boys also do wear them as a fashion statement.
Women usually go for the gemstone jewelry according to their birthday or for popular gemstones like:
• Aquamarine
• Blue Topaz
• Emerald
• Opal
• Garnet
Eclipse jewelry:
Just imagine, instantly changing the color, shape or texture, even character of a stunning silver design. Eclipse, the new silver jewelry is strikingly beautiful and dramatically different brand that moves and changes to match a woman’s every mood. It is a kind of a custom jewelry created by world renowned jewelry designers.
Casual Jewelry:
Jewelry is not only worn in parties and weddings, women also love wearing jewelry when there are in outdoors, social meetings. And the Jewelry women would love to wear on casual days would be gemstone jewelry, handmade custom stone jewelry and less expensive diamond and pearl jewelry. A category of casual jewelry is discussed below
Necklaces:
Casual necklace jewelry is mostly handmade custom designed from semi-precious stones, gemstones according to the birthday of the wearer, beaded necklaces or stone and beads mixed. They come in various colors which catches the eye of women of all ages. Some of the examples of custom casual necklaces are:
Soapstone, Bone, and Wooden Necklace on Leather
Casual and Fun Glass Necklace with Your Choice of Charm
Tiger Eye Nugget Focal with Turquoise Accents Necklace
Pearl Nugget Parture Necklace
Rings:
In the rings section, casual promise rings are worn by committed couples.
Engagement rings made of diamond and steel carry huge orders. As for fashion and casual wear by uncommitted boys and girls, gemstone rings are widely used.
Engagement rings made of diamonds and brilliant engraves have different ranges of price depending on the design and weight.
Bracelets:
Many women wear light and cheap bracelets as a casual wear or an accessory. The casual bracelets are mostly handmade beaded that give a really attractive look. Bracelets have different kind and colors of beads like blue and gold beads multicolor beads crystal beads and so on depends on choice
Earrings:
Gold, pearl and steel earrings are worn in all occasions and mostly by young, but they real taste in designer earrings and Gemstones like ruby or jasper earrings which are quite popular. Earrings are ideal for a female near and dear ones.
Wedding or Bridal Jewelry:
No bride is complete without wearing a beautiful set of jewelry to cherish her dream wedding. In the east brides usually wear gold jewelry like, bangles and necklaces. But in the western side solo gold is worn very rarely but gold with diamond; pearl and rhinestone jewelry is more preferred by brides.
Intrigue Online Store are offering 10-25% discount on jewelry for all occasions, and huge discounts are offered for new customers. So come on down and check out the latest collection of jewelry for both men and women of all ages.
