Online Jewelry buying is increasing in leaps and bounds with the US doling out, over $50 billion each year on such items as rings, charms,necklaces,body jewelry & watches. You Don't have to spend countless hours walking through malls & searching out the perfect earrings and rings,buyers now do thier shopping from the comfort & safety of their own homes.
While jewelry hunting, it is very important to have an general understanding of materials and stones available to you. The information below should be of assistance when making your purchase:
Materials:
Rhodium- The most sparkle and shine you can't get for your buck! It has a mirror like finish and is usually plated onto many jewelry items.
Yellow Gold - Pure gold (24 kt. gold) is too soft to use in jewelry, so it is combined with silver to form a metal mixture consisting of 14 kt. gold.
White Gold - White gold is has no color and won't tarnish, and is usually a mixture of gold and nickel.
Sterling Silver - Silver is also too soft for use in jewelry, so it is combined with 7.5% of other metals (usually copper) to produce sterling silver.
Platinum - Is a gorgeous silver-white color, platinum occurs as an alloy in nature. It is tarnish-resistant qualities & durability make it a favorite material for finer jewelry products.
Gemstones- There is a vast array of gemstones in rings,charms,necklaces,etc. these days. Everything from diamonds to garnets,emeralds to sapphires. Gemstones add all kinds of sparkle to many pieces of cool jewelry from body jewelry & earrings to rings. Many jewelers use simulated gemstones which offer the glitter of the "real thing" at a far more affordable jewelry price!
Birthstones- Jewelry that uses birthstones is a timeless fav among many, especially when given as a gift. The following gemstones & colors are partnered with the following birthday months:
January: Rose Quartz or Garnet (dark red)
February: Amethyst (purple)
March: Aquamarine or Bloodstone (pale blue)
April: Rock Crystal or Diamond (starlight)
May: Emerald (light green)
June: Pearl or Moonstone-White (pearlescent)
July: Ruby (red)
August: Peridot or Sardonyx (light green)
September: Sapphire or Lapis (dark blue)
October: Tourmaline or Opal (moonlight)
November: Topaz or Citrine (yellow)
December: Tanzanite, Zircon or Turquoise Blue (sky blue)
Being "in the know" for the latest jewelry trends can be very helpful when purchasing fine jewelry as a gift.
Cool TRends This Season On & Off The Red Carpet!
Ex. This season, celebrities are wearing "initial name pendants" "key necklaces" and "long shiny rhodium gold and silver chains" and "initial rings and necklace,
**the celebs don't use thier own initial on rings and pendants, but choose to use thier BFF's or a loved ones!
Whether made from rhodium,gold or silver,the above offers that "Wow factor" when you feel the need to stand out and above the crowd!
Online shopping for fashion and fine jewelry, is only a mouse click away this Holiday Season! WOW- Jlo-Uma-Britney Relica Pendants/Rings/Necklaces
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