Jewelry – One of the Oldest Form of Body Ornament

November 16, 2009 by admin  
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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!

 



New Choices in Contemporary Jewellery are More Affordable Than Ever

August 18, 2009 by admin  
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StellaJussen asked:


Of course this means that all of the people that bought into the trend will be stuck with the “bling” that they spent their good money on but they won’t be able to wear it because it will be soon outdated. Contemporary jewelry designs are now making a big come back just for this reason, because the fact is that they just never go out of style.

This is why buying contemporary jewelry is an investment that you can count on staying with you for decades to come. For instance, pearls in the form of necklaces and earrings are two example of contemporary jewelry that have been with us for countless generations and have never gone out of style and never will.

This is why so many modern jewelry designers are falling back on contemporary designs for inspiration when designing new creations even today. The great news is that contemporary jewelry has become more affordable then ever before for a number of reasons.

The first good reason is that it is just starting to take hold in the fashion world, so you don’t have to pay a huge “fad tax” that has to be paid on overpriced jewelry when it is the latest style. The second reason that contemporary jewelery is such a great bargain now is that there are far more choices of it in ultra-affordable gold plate.

Unlike “bling” gold jewelry that was sold “by the pound” modern contemporary jewelry is sold by the “design” which matters a lot. With the recent resurgence of contemporary jewelry designers are discovering that “creative design” now matters more than it has in the past couple of decades which is good news for everyone.



Gold Belly Button Rings and Chains

July 12, 2009 by admin  
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amanwani asked:


Gold belly button rings are one of the most expensive types of belly button rings. There are two types of gold belly button rings, the first one is 14K yellow gold while the second is 14K white gold. To further enhance the appearance of such belly button rings, charms and stones are also added, among the most common stones that go with gold belly button rings are amethyst, diamond, topazes or zirconium.

There are also plain gold or white gold pieces. These types do not come with stones or charms. Gold belly button rings are also attractive because it has been found that the gold material is the safest for almost all skin types. Way back then in the middle Ages, gold chains were rewarded as gifts in a traditional way to royal courts for loyal service.

A chain has many different styles and each one has its own distinct message. They can stand alone as a strong fashion statement. Gold chain has a lot to say, when it comes to men’s fashion. Some styles may give a man an impression of boldness, mystery and power. There will always be new styles and designs which will be continuously created by artisans.

If the material is gold, the karatage (percentage of gold) differs when it comes to the country of origin. In general, 14K and 18K gold chains are the most common. 18k is mostly used for fine jewelry and obviously more expensive than 14K gold. Imitation Designer Jewelery. The look however is not too much different. Compared to higher karat of gold chains, 14K and 18K gold chains are not damaged easily, and you can wear them on a daily basis.

Not all that glitters is gold. Spend some time doing research before you decide to purchase a chain for yourself. Lots of them on the market are gold plated or gold layered. In the Middle East, gold jewelry has to be at least 18k and not lower. Wholesale Handmade Jewelry. Most common marks are 18k, 22k and pure or 24k gold. Such jewelry mostly produced in Thailand, China or India.

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Gold Jewelry – Ethnic and New Age

July 8, 2009 by admin  
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Tom Lopez asked:


Sangini, Mehrasons Jewellers, Mr. Jewel, Asmi, Desire, Tanishq, Sheetal Diamond and Gold Jewellery, Jagdamba Pearls and Gold are some of the names which are spoken of every day in Indian Households. These are the names of some of the most famous Indian Jewellers selling Ethnic Indian and New Age Jewellery. Local famous names include Jaipur Jewellers, Chanson Jewellers, P.C. Jewellers and Meenakshi Jewellers which are among the most famous ones. Earrings, pendants, mangalsutras, bracelets, chains, rings, bangles, necklace, sets are among some of the famous Indian Jewelery which are sold by these famous names. Designs of these differ from local designs to world famous designs. From local nakkashi and historical designs made on these pieces of gold, these gold jewellery pieces also include the most modern designs to suit the working women and men of today. The traditional designs include those from the era of Mughal period a shot of which can be seen in the Indian Movie “Jodha Akbar” where the designs were exclusively made from the designs of Mugha Emperor and His Queens showcase of Jewelery. Such designs though heavy are sold with prominence everywhere. Others include the new age designs which are exclusively made for the working class. Light weight and often a mix of Indian and European designs these suit best those who work in offices yet do not want to be behind in class and fashion jewelry. Fashion Jewellery or Ethnic Jewellery, Gold has a charm which even surpasses the diamond jewellery in many ways. Ranging from as low as Rs 3000/- (local make) to as high as lakhs of rupees these are the best assets in bad times too. In India, people often buy gold jewellery to sell it in bad times apart from as fashion accessory. Moreover, exchanged in marriages and other big Indian festivals these are often a tradition rather than just a piece of jewellery. These days one also buys Gold Jewellery from online shopping portals which are easy to access. These online shopping portals not only give genuine gold with Gold Purity Certification but also the ease of home delivery. To know more about such portals, just log on to their website.