Alexandrite jewelry for your wedding (David L Foster)

Weddings are very momentous events for everyone and what better way to rejoice the perfect moments if not by wearing the most stunning alexandrite jewelry? The changing mysterious colors, the noble history and the rareness of the expensive alexandrite make it perfect for a wedding occasion. The bride would look impressive and so would any guest at her wedding if they wore alexandrite jewelry.

Special events need special attention and the right way to do this is to have ideal catering and the guests to shine. While men have to wear perfect suits, women have to be dressed with superb dresses and impress with special jewelry. The bride, who is the center of attention, will most likely want to wear something captivating, to remember all her life. The most attractive jewelry that will definitely make a person feel rare and valuable is alexandrite jewelry.

The most likely to be able to give an answer to the question "Why?" is Randy G. Lander. She and her husband have been working with alexandrite for the last 10 years. Randy G. Lander is a Russian descendant and she carries on the medieval Khazars tradition of jewelry trading with an emphasis on alexandrite. She can tell you alexandrite is the rarest gemstone on earth. This is why it is more expensive than diamonds are and very appropriate for a wedding. Randy G. Lander also recommends alexandrite jewelry because of the color changing alexandrite they are made of. Weddings are events dominated by various emotions from fear of the future to share joy and happiness. Alexandrite can express every one of these emotions. The phenomenal gem can change its color depending on the intensity of light: from green, to ruby red or violet/purple. No other color changing stone has this mysterious power of change. The alexandrite truly dazzles the eye.

The alexandrite gemstone comes from the Czar Alexander II. The graceful alexandrite jewelry was worn by Russian and German royalty. Empress Ekaterina was the first to own the alexandrite, but, due to a greedy and irresponsible caretaker of the royal vaults, some of the stones were sold to a German Prince. The German Prince gave the alexandrite jewelry as a gift to his wife. When The German Princess and Empress Ekaterina met, the mistakes of the royal caretaker were discovered and he was punished. The rest of the alexandrite jewelry was to be worn by the Empress herself.

Alexandrite jewelry still inspires scientists, gemologist, royal buyers and common buyers. The parts combined in an unmet before manner offer the alexandrite special optical qualities and hardness. This is why alexandrite jewelry catches everyone's attention and is the most sought jewel ornament.
Having such a story and such respect, the alexandrite jewelry should be the one you are wearing at your wedding or at someone else's. A pair of earrings, a necklace or a ring made with alexandrite will make anyone stand out of a crowd. It is, after all, jewelry made for royalty and you are the Princess at your wedding.

David is a professional writer having vast experience in writing articles about different topics. He has written many articles on Diamond Jewelry and Diamond Rings.

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Inspired Beader: Silverspot Metalworks

Even for those beaders that are fond of beaded beads, when we think of bead weaving, it tends to be pieces or components that stand alone. Given the versatility of seed beads, it’s no surprise that they can go almost anywhere in jewelry design. Jessee J. Smith, the artist behind Silverspot Metalworks, incorporates beautiful loom woven beadwork with handmade silver bezels with gorgeous results.

Inspirational Beading: How did you first get into jewelry design?

Jessee: I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t interested in jewelry, but I think the ancient Egyptians had a lot to do with it. From the time I was about six years old, I remember going to the library with my mom and making a beeline for the mythology section, and I was fascinated by mummies and ancient Egyptian life. Naturally, books on Egypt included lots of pictures of incredible jewelry, including beaded broad collars and mummy shrouds.

I also became interested in Native American art when I visited the Alabama-Coushatta reservation with my grandfather, where I saw a boy my own age (around 7 years old) performing a modern, powwow-style fancy dance. I was captivated by his lavish regalia, especially his blue and white feather bustles, and my first thought was “I want to make an outfit like that!” As soon as we got home from Texas, I checked out a copy of W. Ben Hunt’s The Complete How-To Book of Indiancraft,which included a very detailed overview of how to make a fully beaded Lakota-style vest in lane stitch. The vest was a bit much to tackle, but it wasn’t long before I got some beads and started making small jewelry projects.

Inspirational Beading: Do you remember your first design? Where is it today?

Jessee: The very first beaded project I remember that involved more than simple stringing was a bracelet I made for my mom out of plastic pony beads in several shades of blue. I must have been about eight at the time. I was trying to come up with a more innovative way of putting the beads together than just stringing them, so I played around with thread and two needles until I made what I now know is a bead ladder. My mom seemed delighted with it (she’s a good mom!), and for all I know, she may still have it. I’m not sure if that really counts as a “design,” but it was the first beaded thing that I remember being proud of.

The first true beadwork design that I came up with on my own was a loom-woven bracelet (my first loom-woven project) that was a variation on a Greek key pattern in black, silver, and iridescent, transparent blue and green. I made a lot of bad newbie choices (like using regular poly/cotton sewing thread and those cheap painted silver beads that lose their coating over time), but that project was enough to get me hooked. I think I still have it stashed in a box somewhere.

Inspirational Beading: Do you have a favorite kind of bead or jewelry component?

Jessee: I love (and hoard like a dragon) very tiny seed beads, size 16/o and under, many of which were made before the twentieth century. I have a good collection of 20/o seed beads, but the only finished design I’ve made with them is the Burmese Python earrings that were featured in 500 Earrings.The tiny size of the beads allows for very high resolution in loom-woven or off-loom designs, and the old glass colors are beautiful and subtle. They do have their limitations: you can only weave them with the finest thread (I used Monocord 000) and size 16 needles, and even then, you must do a lot of culling. That, and blue microbeads are very hard to find, so your color choices are limited.

Inspirational Beading: Where do you find the most inspiration?

Jessee: A lot of my work, in both beads and other media, stems from what is known in NeoConfucian Chinese philosophy as “Li.” Li can be thought of as the underlying force that brings order and structure to nature, and it is expressed in such things as the shapes of clouds, the branching of trees, and fractal patterns. The expressions of Li that hold the most fascination for me are the spot and stripe patterns found on living things. Everyone is familiar with the beautiful spots of the big cats, but fewer people take note of the equally spectacular patterns on mollusks, reptiles, insects, or even plants. My husband is an entomologist and we work together on many research projects, so naturally a lot of inspiration comes from the endless variety of insects.

Inspirational Beading: What was the inspiration behind your favorite design?

Jessee: It would be hard to choose a single favorite beadwork design, but one of the projects that I was most satisfied with was a loom-woven panel that I made for a friend of mine based on his photograph of a ghost tiger beetle (Cicindela lepida). This little beetle (about 8 – 10 mm long) lives only on areas of white sand, emerging in the late afternoon to hunt for ants and other small prey. Its head, underside, and legs are deep copper, while the wing covers are a delicate ivory. My friend’s photo was so detailed that you could actually see the folded wings where they overlapped beneath the slightly translucent wing covers, and the sparkle from the individual grains of sand the beetle was standing on.

Capturing the effect of translucency was a challenge, and I think I used about 12 shades and finishes of white, ivory, and pale tan in the beaded panel. The sand was fun, too—I used quite a few colors there, including a transparent glass bead with tan lining for the sparkly grains. Alas, I didn’t get a photo of the panel before I gifted it to my friend! He has it hanging in his study in Edmonton, Alberta, so I’ll have to get him to take one for me.

Inspirational Beading: Is there a material or subject that you would love to work with, but haven’t tried yet?

Jessee: I work with many different media, so there’s always something new I want to try. In terms of beadwork, I tend to stick primarily to seed beads, but I would like to try new things with them. I would particularly like to try making some sculptural pieces, perhaps using welded steel frames that would allow me to make airy structures with light shining through the beaded panels. (The danger there is that they could end up just looking like fancy lampshades.) I’m also interested in the sort of 3D project that involves covering an existing object with beadwork; on a visit to Mexico City, I was lucky enough to see a VW Beetle completely covered in beadwork by Huichol artists, and it was one of the most mind-blowing things I’ve ever seen. I would love to do something that impactful someday.

Inspirational Beading: What is your favorite color to work with?

Jessee: That’s almost like choosing a favorite song—too hard to pick just one! I love all shades of green because of its connotation of life and growing things and nature, and I also like the challenge of finding good, earthy colors ranging through ivory to tan and light brown (I have a lot of use for those colors in my nature-derived designs). However, the color that makes me most cheerful is bright, bright orange. I have a few designs based on orange insects (like the Bella Moth), and for some, I even use neon orange fly-tying thread to bump up the color. My favorite color of seed beads are some bright orange transparent 14/o that I “mattified” with glass etching solution. They’re just delicious!

Inspirational Beading: Who do you hope to inspire with your work?

Jessee: I would hope that anyone could find something to relate to in my designs, but the kind of person I would really expect it to resonate with is someone who has an interest in the natural world, and who finds satisfaction in the tiny details of the world around us. I also strive to make my jewelry as well-wrought as possible, with a very solid feel, so I think that the physical connection between the wearer and the jewelry will appeal to people who enjoy craft for its own sake, and the simple pleasure of a well-made object.

You can see more of Jessee’s jewelry designs in her Etsy shop, and get the latest updates from Silverspot Metalworks on Facebook.

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Handcrafted Aviv silver jewelry to suit your style & Personality (Morning Magpie)

Do you want to know an economical option to other jewelry forms where there is no need to compromise on quality aspects? Yes, I am talking about Sterling silver necklace. Sterling silver necklace makes an exclusive and outstanding gift, and even if you are on a budget, you can go for a sterling silver necklace. There are many sleek designs available in it that will never go out-of-date. You can make your classy selection from numerous designs available depending on your style, likes and personality. One can wear on formal occasions that will not only exhibit your superiority, but also elegance. Sterling silver jewelry remains integral in the middle of jewelry completion as it is a combination of fineness, affordability, craftsmanship and eternalness made into one. Sterling silver necklace is the best option to respect and show your love to your nearer ones.

Aviv silver, a revolutionary name in high-fashion trendy jewelry focuses in new silver jewelry. The quality of handcrafted Aviv silver jewelry adjoins modern and cultural styling and it solely caters for the fashion-minded group of individuals. Multi combinations of Aviv silver jewelry pieces match and go well with any outfit, style and mood of the wearer. Aviv silver jewelry presents an inventive, unmatched and recent collection of jewelry. They use only the fine materials for its making. The jewelry is hand finished by a team of highly knowledgeable and eligible designers. In essence, Aviv jewelry embodies sensibly priced grandeur with an outstanding, individual style.

Today the trend of using sterling silver earrings is increasing rapidly and more and more people prefer to use them. It has made its existence in the varying times because of its fashionable style and colors and moreover, its low cost. It makes up for a well matched, gorgeous and classy choice. It has a superior shine as compared to platinum and emerges as more cool and clean even if you wear it daily. They do easily match up with any pendant chain and you can match them with any outfit. Sterling silver earrings are available in different forms such as chandeliers, hoops, studs, etc. You can select your earrings type and style based on your needs and comfort. They are also used to set in precious or semi precious stones. This characteristic of sterling silver earrings brings appeal and adds to the fashion of the period. This jewelry set makes up for the perfect gift for different occasions or special events of your loved ones.

Contemporary silver jewelry is used from a very long time and just imagine that it is till today ever green and the first choice of the youngsters in terms of jewelry. It is the jewelry does not get outmoded or old fashioned. It can be worn with the formals, casuals or even with traditional. There are varieties of contemporary silver jewelries flourishing in the market. You will definitely find one of your choices. The trend of wearing contemporary silver jewelry has increased greatly in the past few years and so people are seen using it on a large scale.

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Vintage Look of Open Face Pocket Watches is Attractive, yet Functional (LisaGunther)

The very mentioning of pocket watches takes us back to an era where only the rich class of men with sartorially well-tailored suits and smoking pipes stuck between their teeth were fortunate enough to sport such an elegant style. Well, men of that age had an exclusive air of refinement of their own! Irrefutably, the elegant clothes they carried and the charm in their talk is cherished to this day.

Nevertheless, the style quotient in fashion that our generation holds today is slightly making its way back to the old times once again. In the modern times, there are many people who still have the flair for collecting or gifting pocket watches. Such people still consider this a stylish factor. Although, pocket watches are just a single design, there are a few types and aesthetic elements that greatly effectuate the way a pocket watch could be displayed. Sometimes, it is also due to these elements, the age and value of a watch is determined. The usual trend witnessed among the people who are fond of collecting pocket watches is that they stick with a particular brand that specializes in a certain design. Speaking of which Charles Hubert pocket watches for men are the best on the market.

Charles Hubert Pocket Watches are in Trend

A Charles Hubert pocket watch is the last word of refinement. It brings you the best selection of contemporary and classic watches made for the highest level of accuracy and timekeeping. Be it a Charles Hubert open face pocket watch, a quartz watch, or a conventional mechanical open face pocket watch, all the timepieces housed under this brand are exceptionally brilliant.

Nonetheless, pocket watches are classified into two types, open-face pocket watches and hunter-case pocket watches. Furthermore, the face display they are endowed with can be self-explanatory at times. For instance, consider the open face pocket watches. They have become quite common now-a-days.

All about Open Face Pocket Watch

The open-face watch was initially named after 1908 Railroad service watches which were typically made of this style. These watches have no solid covering at all. Thus, it is easy to read the time without having to remove any hindrances. The design in these watches is very typical, but unique. A pendant supporting the watch is located at 12:00 and the sub-second dial is located at 6:00. Such watches are also known as 'sidewinder'. Since, they are available without a protective metal case; they are subject to heavy wear and tear. Therefore, watches with no lids need to be handled with utmost care as there are high chances of them to gather enough rust and dust.

Although, these types of pocket watches were not popular in the 18th and the 19th century, they have gained immense popularity in the recent times.

I have over 27 years of experience in engraving systems and craftsmanship on pocket watches. Pocket watches are classified into two types, open-face pocket watches and hunter-case pocket watches. Unique pocket watches for men are made for a charming gift item that spells class. Check out online for superlative timepieces that make great gifting ideas for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and other special occasions.

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Finding The Top Sterling Silver Jewelry (Anna Carnahan)

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Secrets of Panerai Replica Watches (business foryou)

There are various models and designs of replicated watches from gauge chronograph stealth Panerai Replica Watch that you may not be able to differentiate from an original because it has been designed to look great and chic which is the reason why there is a huge traffic on these replicated gauge chronograph stealth watches. The cost is affordable and the features are simply irresistible. Watches that are replicated by Swiss gauge chronograph stealth have changed this flow of great watches to only the rich because these watches have been replicated to meet the world standard and also affordable.

A.You no longer need to be rich before you can own a pair of gauge chronograph stealth watch because the replica of these Swiss gauge chronograph stealth watches are now in the market.

B.These replicated watches are not cheap in any feature because they have been designed to be great and exceptional in their features. If you are an average earner, the replicated watch from Swiss gauge chronograph stealth is yours too because money is not the issue with these high fashion watches.

C.You can order from online stores or from malls and other shops that are around you at affordable price.

D.The only difference between a replica and original Swiss gauge chronograph stealth is in price. This is the reason why men and women who desires a great watch do not bother spending so much money on a watch when they know that they would be able to get that watch half its price in a replica.

E.With a Swiss watch, the euphoria of been rich is never going to be lost because Swiss watch is inspire to those who are going to make use of its products on the wrists.

Luxury and affluence is not missed in the design of these watches especially the replicated watches from Swiss watch that is affordable and very beautiful. There are lots of designs and models that have been developed by gauge chronograph stealth watch to be the choice of men and women who are not willing to make use of inferior or less quality watch that is not gauge chronograph stealth.

*It would be painful for a swimmer to miss a function because the watch that he or she is making use of is not water resistant which what Swiss gauge chronograph stealth has done.

*This is the reason why you can make use of Replica Watch Reviews before you can get a watch.

These watches from stylist digital watches would not disappoint in time because of the accuracy in precision and also chronograph. Panerai replica watch is tested in different chronograph tests that have proven that they can be used in different parts of the world from Replica Watch Forum. This means that these watches have been tried and tested for accuracy and durability. You are given the best when you buy these watches and this is the reason why you are not going to regret when you make that purchase at affordable price.

Using timeswisswatch.com stylist digital watch is what you would always be proud of and because of this, you can easily make an impression in any outing with a replica model of any stylist digital watches product.You can visit Replica Watch Blog for more information.

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Hatton Garden Diamonds are Truly Forever! (Anibran)

They say, diamond is forever! Indeed, it is provided it is excellent in terms of its cut, colour, clarity and carat weight. These breathtaking gems possess unparalleled charm and dazzling brilliance that's rare in other gems and jewels. It is this celestial appeal that makes diamonds truly irresistible for men and women alike and and indispensable part of a ceremony as dear as engagement or wedding. Significance of diamond in an engagement or wedding ceremony does not need to be overemphasises and is evident from the fact that couples prefer larger and clearer diamonds to be set on their engagement and wedding rings.

Hatton Garden Diamonds- a Brief
Any discussion about diamond jewellery would remain incomplete without the mention of Hatton Garden. Having remained the centre of London's jewellery trade in medieval era, Hatton Garden today is the address most diamond jewellery connoisseurs head for when hunting for a perfect diamond engagement or wedding ring.

Hearts of London- One of the Finest Diamond Jewellers in Hatton Garden
Your hunt for a perfect Hatton Garden class engagement ring, wedding band or fine diamond jewellery piece for any other occasion will end at Hearts of London. As a leading direct diamond jeweller in the UK, Hearts of London sells beautiful and timelessly stylish diamond jewellery pieces at reasonable prices. At Hearts of London's Hatton Garden workshop, qualified and experienced goldsmiths and platinum craftsmen manufacture classy diamond engagement rings, platinum wedding bands et al. using finest quality precious metals and GIA graded diamonds. The craftsmen pay fastidious attention to detail while crafting these posh diamond jewellery pieces. Despite their goldsmiths and platinum craftsmen having all the work on Bond Street, Hearts of London diamond rings and jewellery pieces do not carry the substantial brand premiums, unlike their rivals.

Explore the Breathtaking Signature Collection Online or Offline!
Clients can have a look at the breathtaking Signature Collection online at Hearts of London's website or offline at its Hatton Garden showroom. The collection comprises posh and elegant diamond rings, platinum wedding bands, eternity rings, wedding rings, engagement rings and fine diamond jewellery pieces for all occasions. There are diamond ring for women as well as men. Furthermore, realising the reluctance most buyers have in purchasing diamonds online, Hearts of London encourages clients to visit its Hatton Garden showroom and order a ring or jewellery piece that perfectly reflects their style and suits their style, like and preference. This article is contributed by a professional article writer and has been efficient in providing useful information about eternity rings, Diamonds Hatton Garden For more information you can visit: http://www.heartsoflondon.co.uk

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Choose The Perfect Diamond (maanasa harmony)

Choose The Perfect Diamond

A great gift for a lady or little girl who love sparkly things.The diamonds have been used for ornamental

purposes since ancient times and these are first discovered in India. Diamonds were a valuable trading

commodity and became popular world wide.Generally diamonds are in rough stone ,the beauty of the diamond is

not obvious, they need to be shaped and polished to bring out the brilliance. The Diamonds are in many shapes

and "fancy cuts" which have become fashionable over time including oblong and square cut.Diamonds are the most

popular stone used in engagement rings, which may be symbolic of a life long relationship as they will last

forever.

Diamonds are graded using the four C's which are cut, color, clarity and carat weight. The most valuable

diamonds are colorless and have few inclusions. Please enjoy browsing through these beautiful diamond necklaces.

The happiest occasions of our lives are often those which include a most precious gift. It could be a diploma for

the proud graduate, a certificate of achievement for a job well done, or some other item of value. When it

comes to events of a highly personal nature, jewelry is the ideal gift. Nothing is more perfect than a diamond

ring to mark an engagement, wedding, or an anniversary.

Diamonds remain the most precious of all gemstones, the right sparkler for that special moment. A diamond

represents love, commitment, and endurance--three aspects of every successful relationship. To find the perfect

diamond engagement ring, we offer to you the following shopping tips.

Diamonds

When choosing a diamond engagement ring, there are three components you should pay attention to:

The band
The setting
The stone

The band is typically made out of one of four metals: silver, white gold, yellow gold and platinum.

Silver doesn't have the qualities associated with a quality diamond engagement ring, but the other three metals

do. A wonderful alternative to silver is white gold which has a similar look but is of a much higher quality.

Classic engagement bands are usually solid metal with a diamond solitaire. More elaborate rings with side stones

or tiny diamonds embedded in the channel of the ring are also popular. And the more elaborate the ring, the

higher the cost.

The second component of a ring is it's setting--the part of the ring that physically holds the diamond in place.

The prong (or claw) setting is the most commonly used gemstone setting, very popular for solitaire diamond

engagement rings. There are several different settings available, each offering a different look.

The third component of the ring is the gemstone. Diamonds are almost always exclusively chosen for wedding and

engagement rings. When searching for the perfect diamond, there are four categories you need to consider:

Cut - Describes the finish, proportion and polish of the diamond. These factors determine the fire and

brilliance of a diamond.
Clarity - Describes the clearness or purity of a diamond. A grade is assigned to each diamond, with "F"

representing a flawless diamond to "I" describing a diamond that has inclusions. Most diamonds can be found at

various grades between "F" and "I." Diamond buyers will sometimes choose a gem with some inclusions, as long as

they are not visible to the naked eye.
Color - From white to yellow, diamonds receive a grade for the amount of color they contain. Diamond buyers

prefer colorless to near colorless diamonds, with diamonds graded J, K, and L offering the best value for a

customer's money.
Carat - Carat refers to the weight of the diamond. One carat is equivalent to 0.20 grams. The larger the

carat, the pricier the diamond, although the other "C's" can influence the final price significantly.

Though not mentioned as one of the four C's, a diamond's shape plays an integral part in the selection of any

diamond engagement ring.
Choose the Perfect Diamond Wedding Ring

Your wedding day will be one of the most significant occasions in your life--the beginning of a long term,

committed union with a person that you love.
Long after the marriage ceremony is over, the reception held, and your honeymoon a pleasant memory, your

rings will remain the visible testimony of the promise you made to each other on that most special day.
You should take your time when choosing the perfect diamond wedding ring.
A quick decision will generally not build confidence, and may even create doubt long afterwards, as you

wonder whether the ring you chose was really the right one.
It's advisable not to rush the purchase of rings that you and your spouse will potentially wear for many

decades.

Finding the perfect diamond wedding is similar process to finding the perfect diamond engagement ring, as it

involves several steps. The following are three important aspects of the ring shopping process:

Discuss Your Budget: If you choose a ring beyond your current budget, will you be able to afford rings for

both of you? There is nothing wrong with exchanging rings with fewer diamonds or settling on white or yellow

gold instead of platinum. Many couples who couldn't afford expensive rings when they wed choose to exchange or

upgrade their rings once their relationship matured and their finances became secure.

Shop Around - You no longer need to buy your rings at the local jewelry store. On-line merchants are selling

comparable products via the internet. Visit your local jeweler to get an idea about styles and price, but then

compare those prices with merchants who sell their goods on-line. By making your purchase through a reputable

and quality internet merchant, you will pay less and in some cases not have to pay sales tax or shipping. The

lower overhead that online sellers have means that the savings are passed on to you, allowing you to pocket the

extra cash or choose the more expensive perfect diamond ring.

Consider The Design-
Some couples choose matching wedding bands, while others opt for different look, such a ring embedded

with many small diamonds for the woman, and a plain gold band for the man.
Some men prefer a more subdued look when wearing a wedding band while their wives enjoy a ring that is

fancy and inlaid with a centerpiece diamond joined by two smaller diamonds on each side.
As recent as two generations ago, it was a rarity for the man to wear a band at all. If a man is reluctant

to wear a ring, look for a comfort fit wedding ring for him, something he'll wear without finding it to be a

hindrance.

Finally, wherever you choose to purchase your perfect diamond rings, you'll want to find a merchant who

stands by their products and services. Examine their money back guarantee, the warranty, and the GIA and AGS

certificates that come with their diamonds. Once you are married and living under one roof, make certain that

your homeowner insurance or renter's insurance policy covers your diamond engagement ring; in some cases you'll

have to take out a separate policy, something your insurance agent can advise you on.

Finally, wherever you choose to purchase your perfect diamond rings, you'll want to find a merchant who stands by their products and services. Examine their money back guarantee, the warranty, and the GIA and AGS certificates that come with their diamonds.

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Best Beads Giveaway Winner

Thank you so much to everyone who joined in last week's seed bead giveaway from The Best Beads! We had a great turnout, and as always your answers and ideas for the favorite beads question were varied and inspiring. Random.org selected the winning comment, and the prize pack goes to Lucy - congratulations!

Lucy's favorite bead picks included flowers, leaves, and peacock finish. These are definitely some irresistible examples of fantastic Czech glass. They bring a lot of texture and cheerfulness to a design, whether its stringing or beadweaving.

Many thanks to The Best Beads, and Inspirational Beading readers!

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Buying Diamond Wedding Rings: Factors to Consider (John Marcova)

Purchasing a ring for your wedding or engagement can be an intimidating task. While purchasing your ring, you have to ensure that it is perfect in all ways because it will be the symbol of your enduring love. It should not only look beautiful, but also fits your partner's finger perfectly. Whether you are shopping for diamond wedding rings or diamond engagement rings, you need to take care of certain points. Diamond rings come in lots of options to choose from. The easiest and simplest way of buying these rings is to buy from a designer readymade shop. You can even give a customized order if you really want that your diamond ring should be special in every way.

While buying the diamond rings, you have to make sure that you are dealing with a reliable and authorized jewelry shop. When it comes to the reputation and authenticity, jewelry shops London are the ideal choices of people. These shops not only provide certified jewelry, but also enormous designs and shapes. You can also purchase diamond wedding rings from online stores. There are lots of such stores which can provide you such rings and that too of your own choice, shape, and size.

It is important to note that diamond rings look perfect with either with platinum or gold. There are several types of gold used in right combination with diamond. You should be aware that rings made up on stainless steel and silver are not in fashion for engagement or wedding. Apart from engagement diamond rings, you can go for engagement emerald rings as they are quite rarer.

Prior choosing your diamond ring, you should different varieties like solitaire, princess, stone, fancy, and multi-stone diamond. No matter what you choose, you can always the desired shape, design and size at jewelry shops London.

Once you have decided the design of your ring, next factor to consider is the size of the ring. The ring should be such a way that it should, appropriately, fits your partner's finger. It should not be too loose or too tight to wear. Generally women wear a size of 5 to 9, while men wear the size of 8 to 12.

Looking for best jewelry shops in London. Infinity-jewellery is a leading jewelry shop in London offer vide range of platinum engagement rings, diamond solitaire rings, princess cut engagement rings at affordable prices.

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Work in Progress: Nile Lariat

Ever since entering a UFO necklace in the last Ugly Necklace Contest, I’ve found that it’s much easier to let go of designs that aren’t working, even if I’ve already invested a lot of time and thread. Before, it was difficult to admit that it was time to start over, especially with the idea of frogging something - or rather the guilt of not frogging it - looming over the project. Now I almost look forward to having a lot of beadwork scraps to fuse together at the end of the year. It's a rather refreshing retreat.

This week I’m way behind on a new Egyptian Gods necklace, because after giving my original idea a fair shot it didn't really deserve, I had to start over.

I created a custom mix of 8/o seed beads specifically for accents in a spiral rope, mixing up the dregs of several blue, green, brown, and black packets. There are far too many colors to bother sorting them back out, so I was pretty determined to make my idea work and use up the mix. I tried switching the rope colors to get a color blocked look and see how it worked, but the fact remained that the beadwork was very…inelegant. I stewed and pondered for awhile, and finally decided on double St. Petersburg chain with stripes, which would make use of the 'river' mix and the other seed bead colors I’d chosen.

The new necklace chain not only looks better, but it has a more water-inspired appearance, which is perfect. When finished, it will also include some beaded flowers and papyrus reeds in tribute to the Egyptian god of inundation. All of the components are already complete, although I may have to go back and replace the lime green papyrus with emerald - I think the color may look too cute against the opaque blues of the chain.

Last week’s jewelry projects are complete - although the pendants are still waiting for their cords. I would like to keep taking these short ring and pendant breaks whenever possible, assuming that I can catch up on my gods list and leave a little room in my schedule. I’m about half way to my deadline, but still have a lot of deities to go.

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Completing your Overall Looks with Fashionable Hair Accessories (Alice Cornelius)

Dressing up is what most women do best even at the early years of life. Remember the time when you are still a child, combing, braiding clipping your hair or you mother's hair played a significant role on how you have managed to dress up your hair and gives you a total bomb in the crowd. These activities become more significant as you have been invited to join a ceremony, special event, or parties. Hence, dressing up has become one of the needs for women even long time ago. Where are you going to get the ornaments that you will need? What are the designs and colors of hair accessories that look great on you? These are just a few of the questions that you are about to find the answers as you read along in this article.

Before anything else, take note that accessories only complements to your dress and shoes, hence, you have to decide on what footwear and outfit you wanted to wear for the special event. The second step that you must consider is the right jewelries, which also include hair accessories that amplify your overall, look in the end. Last but not the least is the makeup. Yes, some women looks beautiful even without or just a little make up, while others looks elegant on luscious red lips and darkened eyelids and brows. Now, focus on the hair accessories since this is takes out the center stage of the discussion. Nowadays, most women love gold and silver but because they are so expensive, some have resolve in relying on the alternatives such as plastics and fancy ones. However, nothing beats the original stone, gold, or silver but for those who cannot afford, there are customized items of hair accessories sold at a very low price online.

inexpensive hair accessories allows you to save money and can buy for other stuff that you need like purse or a hand bag. At the end of the day, after the party is over, no one will even dare to ask if it is real or not. If someone else will, then be proud of saving that you only got it for a cheap price. Though they are customized, these hair accessories are sturdy and strong made from high quality materials. This will guarantee you that what you are wearing is not just a piece of jewelry but an art constructed for your own satisfaction. However, there are instances that some people reacts to the materials used with this hair accessories, so take caution in what you buy and wear.

Online shopping for hair accessories gives you the benefit of choosing the right and cheap ones that looks great in your outfit. No need to worry about the items that suits your style, for there are online customer service agents that will help you decide what looks great on you. Free delivery and shipments are also in effect to customers ordering nearby. It is like saying everything that you need is now available online. Start your day right; learn more on how to shop wisely online and you will attain that gorgeous look that you are craving just in time.

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Beneficial Tips to Protect Mens and Ladies Designer Watches (Petra Robert)

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June Bead Stash Favorites

There are so many different ways that a bead style can become an instant favorite. Perhaps it’s the color or shape, ease of use, or the way it fits perfectly into our favorite designs. Whatever the reason, some beads just inspire love at first sight. Right now I have my heart set on a few different accents in my stash, all of them ready and waiting for the perfect project.

Whenever I need a spool of Fireline, I set a little budget and go on the hunt for new bead treats to include in my order. I usually stock up on some favorite seed bead colors, and then keep my eyes open for some interesting accents to try. During my last shopping session, I decided it was time to finally give the Swarovski Elements gemstone pearl colors a shot. Luckily, Fusion Beads has their own custom mixes, and this one called Siren caught my eye. It includes dark lapis, ivory, jade, turquoise, and red coral, but I see lapis, alabaster, turquoise, blue faience, and carnelian! These should come in handy in some upcoming Egyptian designs.

Awhile back I purchased some teal coconut rondelles on a whim, and ended up devouring them rather quickly. Every project I added them to seemed to turn out perfectly. Since then, I’ve had my eyes open for other lightweight heishi and rondelles, which make great accents for collars. These bone spacers from Happy Mango Beads definitely fit the bill. They’re a little larger than what I’m used to using, so I’ll have to make sure that whatever project they end up in has room for bold fringe. I’m very eager to cut the string and see what they can do.

Finally, I have some neglected beads. Several months ago I purchased these three strands of gorgeous blue Czech teardrops from Shipwreck Beads to use in collars and was very excited to work with them - especially the transparent cobalt. I placed each one in the tray that I use for shaped seed beads like Tilas, peanuts, and magatams. And because I hardly ever use these types of beads, I quickly forgot all about these lovely strands. I rediscovered them recently while looking for spiral rope accents, and I’ve bumped them back up to must-use status.

Do you have any new-found bead loves right now?

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Purchase Sundance jewelry with the newest selection this summer. (James Hokar)

With mother's day approaching us on the 12th May 2013, I thought I could mention one of the best stores that hold massive jewelry collection by Sundance Catalog Company.

The founder of this extravagant store was founded four decades ago in the year 1969 with revenue generated from two films Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The company was formed by Robert Redford in the snowy Wasatch Mountains in Salt lake City, Utah. The store was established as a general store initially, while the mailing service became available in the year 1989. At current over four decades the Sundance store has brought its existence online, which offers elegant and attractive Sundance Jewelry from Artisan's all over the globe.

Redford's hard work paid off, as his dedication towards the arts, environment and human rights are offered by his catalog. The web store at current holds a great collection of home decors, jewelry and apparel. The products displayed on this web store are carefully produced and handmade exclusively for Sundance. Products are finely selected and considered before they are put into the catalog. Every little labor law is strictly abided; however the products that are selected must meet all standards of Redford philosophies.

The specialty of this web store is the Sundance Jewelry. Attractive pieces of silver, gold and every gemstone that is used is out classed. The jewelry is carefully crafted by skilled workers who have been in the production of handcrafted jewelry since ages. These skilled labors are well known and they are fine artists and finely selected to design jewelry for Sundance.

While you purchase from Sundance you are actually helping and supporting crafts people around the globe. The institute has a vision to improve the world and its environment; they also help in producing fine artists in films, music, theater, and dancers.

The web at current stores all these classic deals for its consumers, from these fabulous stores. Sundance catalog and Shoppingspout.com has affiliated in getting those exclusive deals and offers to people across United States and Canada. Shoppingspout.com has managed to build a great collection of jewelry, apparel and home decors by Sundance. This super store has currently over three million products in line that fulfils many people desires and needs.

The web store itself holds a great interest in handicraft products which are brought form different other brands around the world. The store is also famous for selling electronics items to people across United States.

Experience the newest jewelry and apparel selection by Sundance on Shoppingspout and make your life as beautiful you like. The product listed by Sundance is simply fabulous because every individual would like to personalize these hand made products, which are provided on deals that are stunning. To own products of this quality are not affordable by everyone but both the stores have built an alliance that you could purchase these items on fabulous deals and coupons. Purchase freely and build yourselves only with handy crafted items.
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Why Buy Diamonds? (David L Foster)

Diamonds are unaltered representations of special events and memorable moments in our lives. We have a tendency to provide and receive diamonds as gestures of love, trust and friendly relationship. They're symbolic of strength, virtue, wealth, and eternal love throughout history.
The diamond is employed to commemorate a sixty-year day of remembrance, and is recognized because the birthstone for the month of April. Out there in exceedingly sort of lustrous colors, they lend them to several fictional stories furthermore as known historical events.

The first documented diamond engagement ring was given to Mary of Burgundy in 1477 preceding her wedding to Maximilian, the prince of Austria. This practice lives on In Western societies and traditions nowadays. Whereas this can be the foremost wide far-famed association with diamonds, they will even be given for different reasons and in numerous styles of jewelry.

The diamond anniversary ring is given to renew vows or tell ones unconditional love once an amount of your time. The more modern introduction of the "right had ring" is additional ordinarily purchased as a present to ourselves as one thing we've perpetually wished. A diamond ring will build an exquisite Mother's Day gift, or upon the arrival of a brand new baby. Some people additionally gift youngsters with little diamond rings as a returning mature, bat mitzvah, sweet sixteen, or Quinceanera.

If a diamond ring isn't your vogue, these precious gems are also available in different jewelry.
Diamond earrings are available in an exceedingly big selection of designs, shapes and sizes. Earrings build nice gifts for any occasion, and are lovely accessories to decorate up an outfit. They are available in ancient single diamond studs, dangle, drop, hoop, leaver back, and even attachable if required. You'll be able to additionally realize diamond earrings set in fun, trendy shapes like spiritual symbols, flowers, or animals.

The diamond jewelry has long been the heir of mystery and enchantment not restricted to tales of romance and fantasy. These beady collars are worn throughout history by affluent figures and are seen as an emblem of advantage. Diamond necklaces are beautiful illustrations of romance and adoration absolute to build any user feel invaluable.

A close relative to the diamond jewelry is that the unpretentious magnificence of a diamond pendant. This small treasure dangles gently from a series around a swish neck with the delicate suggestion of a grand style. A diamond pendant is that the good gift for anyone special and an emblem of unaltered perfection.

Diamonds aren't only for ladies. Diamonds build nice accessories for men furthermore. Casual rings, bracelets, and necklaces became additional well-liked for men and are created in an exceedingly large choice of fashion to settle on from. Diamonds may be found additional historically in cufflinks, tie tacks, and watches even as simply. It's not tough to search out a handsome diamond gift for a special man.

Diamonds are the proper gesture to indicate somebody what quantity they mean to you. Tell you closest friend she's special with a brand new try of diamond stud earrings. Show your niece you care with a sparkling diamond pendant. Make Dad smile with a diamond accented anticipate Father's Day. No matter color, shape, or style, everybody loves diamonds. There are no higher thanks to build a formidable statement.

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Diamond Anniversary Ring Designs (David L Foster)

In today's day and age, it appears that more and more people simply aren't staying along. With the divorce rate within the U.S. presently at associate incomparable high, it solely serves to honor those marriages that have stood the check of time. These marriages embody verity spirit of what the sacred bond is all about; two people sharing a period of time full of recollections and love. It's long been custom to celebrate such an occurrence by the exchanging of diamond anniversary rings. During this article, we'll take a glance at simply some of the wonderful diamond anniversary ring styles that couples will choose between.

One of the foremost in style on the market these days is that the 3 stone anniversary ring. This ring typically contains 3 diamonds of equal size and those they are meant to represent the couple's past, present, and future. It's additionally acceptable for the stones to be of varying sizes, as they might additionally represent any kids within the couple's life. In fact, which means behind the diamonds is often receptive the couple's individual interpretation.

Another in style diamond anniversary ring style is that the eternity ring. This ring is supposed to indicate the couple's timeless devotion to one another, because the ring options diamonds that complete a circle the whole finger. These rings can even be designed with further rows of smaller diamonds that comprehend the band. Though a little bit pricy, these rings are completely gorgeous items.

Many couples additionally style their own diamond anniversary rings. This is often a special method for every person to individualize the piece, therefore giving it a heart-felt which means. Some couples want bands that intertwine, representing their distinctive union. People add romantic touches to the rings like hearts, doves, or flowers. Still others opt to have many smaller diamonds of varying shapes and colors surround the band. Again, a diamond anniversary ring style will be something the couple chooses, as there very are not any limits.

While most diamond anniversary ring styles are engaged towards women, there are many easy rings that are appropriate for men moreover. As an example, a man's ring could begin out as a gold or platinum band, and diamonds will be incorporated in an eternity or three stone styles. This will have additional meaning that couple will each be wearing a similar ring to remind them of the long journey they have taken.

As you'll be able to see, there are many various diamond anniversary ring styles which will be tailored to suit your life. The necessary a part of anniversary ring isn't most within the diamonds, however within the thought and meaning behind the planning. Thus it's necessary to pick your diamond anniversary style along, because it can serve to symbolize your continued love for each other. And one last note concerning these rings; whereas usually expensive, are choices out there for those couples on a budget. No matter of price, a unique diamond anniversary ring design can produce howling recollections whereas celebrating the life you've made together.

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Reading by Lamp Light

I named this post "Reading by Lamp Light", I should have added "sort of". Our power goes out a lot here in the styx of Idaho so we have quite a few Colman lanterns for back up lighting, plus a few here and there just for looks. After going to the Farm Chicks this year I had an idea of what I wanted to do with one, but didn't want to sacrifice one we already had in case it didn't work out. Garage sale to the rescue! I found this one (sorry, no before pics) for 75 cents, so no problem tearing it apart.
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Buy attractive sterling silver jewellery wholesale (Tji Style)

Earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings, caps, cuffs and bracelet with pendant are the various accessories that add compliment to the persona of a person. Today, it is easy for people to purchase fashionable and stylish jewelry from online stores. Online shopping stores save time, efforts and money of all the customers. Internet has made easy for people to buy trendy jewelry at affordable prices with great deals such as free shipping and huge discounts. Jewelry adds spark and refines the personality of an individual. The jewelry is available in different shapes, colors and sizes. Some people love to buy gold and silver accessories in which beautiful crystals and stones are embedded that make them glamorous.

One can buy attractive sterling silver jewellery wholesale from several online portals. You can browse on the web to get the choicest jewelry at reasonable prices. The charismatic accessories come in a wide range with different work like beads on it which matches with the attire of person. They are made of several materials like gold, silver, diamond, pearls and embroidered fabric. Gold and silver are conventional materials that are eternal fashion trends. Diamond is expensive and gives elegant and classy appearance. Non -traditional materials such as leather, wood and embroidered fabric, are also used in making unique jewelry. Some people prefer broad and big styles of jewelry. They also prefer combination of metals that give new and unique look from the usual and traditional one. One can gift these exotic accessories to both men and women on occasions like birthday and anniversary. Different jewelry signifies different sentiments like ring signify love. You can also gift these fascinating accessories on occasions like Christmas or New Year to the special someone.

The company offers diverse style of accessories and jewelry for both men and women. They make regular updates by introducing modern accessories in the store. One can log in their website to know all the latest updates, styles and get the benefits of special coupons and discounts. The company sends emails, promoting the addition of new items to the store to all the potential consumers. Customer satisfaction is the priority of the company, and they make every effort to bring a smile on the face of clients. All the reputed stores offer high quality services and products. One should buy items from the reputed store. Online method offers a secure way to buy products from distributors. The company has a team of experts, accountants, technicians and management. They have years of experience in the field. The technicians supervised all the payment process. They keep the information of customers confidential to avoid cyber crime. One can order from home or work place by paying from any mode of payment. The company offers services at the doorstep of customers in few days. It is important to read all terms and policies of company properly to avoid any inconvenience in the future. One can read feedback to know the experience of the people who have availed their services and products. Explore our wide range of designer necklaces specially designed for women that would make you feel confident and glamorous. Browse our site for a wide collection of wholesale sterling silver jewelry and accessories.

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A little brother for Golly

 Hello my dear readers,

A little brother was born.  His sister is pleased .  I can assure you that both knitted dolls look much better than they do in these photos.

The stroller was a gift from Patty.

The drum is a Xmas tree ornament.

Made more flowers, to fill a lovely clear acrylic bead which I found in one of my favorite bead shops in Tel-Aviv.

Another beautiful ceramic bead, a gift from Mary.

And a big warm welcome to new followers

http://eridhan.blogspot.com - A wonderful giveaway on this blog, if you love to work with beads.  I do.

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Don't forget Felma's fabulous giveaway.  It's an exquisite wedding dress and veil.

I wish all a wonderful weekend with my blessings.

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Bead Giveaway: Czech Seed Beads

There is nothing quite like the joy of tiny, abundant seed beads. They flow like water and weave into the most wonderful designs. Seed beads are versatile, able to blend into almost any art form, with nearly any material. Today we’re going to pass along a little of that joy!

Inspirational Beading sponsor The Best Beads has generously offered a gorgeous set of Czech seed beads and bugles for one lucky reader! The prize includes four 50 gram packs of transparent and silver lined seed beads in gorgeous brown and golden hues, plus a surprise package!

How To Enter:

For a chance to win all of the beads shown, and some secret bonus beads, head over to The Best Beads to check out their amazing beads direct from the Czech Republic. Then leave a comment on this post, letting us know which bead style from their selection is your favorite. Anything goes!

One lucky reader will be chosen at random on Tuesday, June 25th. This giveaway is open to all international readers.

Important: Entries must be made here on Inspirational Beading to qualify for the draw. Please make sure to include an email address or contact link in your comment, or through your profile, so that I can contact you if you win. Incomplete or anonymous entries will not be included in the draw.

Good luck, and happy beading!

Update: The drawing has closed. Thanks to everyone who joined in!

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Emerald Band Rings - A Fashionable Piece Of Jewelry (Vishnu Batwara)

The color green which is the color of the emerald gemstone essentially stands for things like love, growth, peace, freedom, and new beginnings in life. This makes it but natural for us being attracted to this wonderful color. And for women having a man in their life denoting all are few of the above mentioned qualities, the emerald band rings are a perfect choice of gift for their special man in life.

Emeralds have long been famous and renowned as the most precious gemstones in the history of earth and these stones are the most sought after choice of all the ancient royals. Despite there being numerous other green colored stones that are available, no stone can compete with this particular and amazing gemstone which had been a royal favorite for numerous years in history and these gemstones continue to offer the same ancient royal touch even today for people who wear them.

Emeralds are also famous for their comforting and healing properties and there have been royals in the history who used to adore a pair of emerald studded sun glasses. Although it is quite impossible for most of us to afford that excessive luxury, it is also not impossible for us to pamper our special men with band rings that are made with emeralds.

If the grandeur of this gemstone alone in the band ring sounds insufficient you can also prefer a multiple stone band ring which can be made with both diamonds and emeralds. It is but natural for you to look for only the best for your perfect man, and hence it is important for you to pay attention to a few details before your splurge on a band ring for your special and unique man of your life.

It is not just size that matters when it comes to emeralds as it is in the case of other gemstones like rubies and diamonds. The important element in the case of emeralds is to balance the karat weight of the stone to the quality of the stone. It is better to choose a smaller sized emerald with a superior tone and color depth rather than choosing a larger stone which is less vibrant. An amazing and a rather flattering choice for your special man would be to choose a rectangular cut which might be more suitable for a man's finger. The rectangular cut is the emerald cut.

The cut emerald engagement ring is a rectangular shaped ring that comes with a rectangular shaped diamond. The corners of the diamond are slightly cropped and come with vibrant light flashes in it. Despite being a classy piece of jewelry, emerald band rings are not very expensive. The rectangular diamonds are very economical than the other varieties of diamonds that are popular in the market. By going in for an emerald cut diamond, you can also get a larger stone when compared to the princess or the brilliant round cut diamonds and the quality of this large sized stone is also very high than the other varieties of diamonds.

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Find that elusive diamond ring in the jewellery quarter (Jose Penney)

Buying expensive jewellery to mark a special occasion is a very different kind of purchase. When it comes to picking out an engagement ring, it has to be perfect. Not close or almost right, but just so. There's a lot at stake and those price tags are bound to make people a little nervous. They want to look at all the different options, take their time and then pick out a beautiful ring.

Birmingham has always been a traditional centre of the jewellery business. The city is famous for its jewellery quarter. A world renowned centre of the trade. Here artisan jewellery makers and traders are concentrated together in one area. Anyone looking for a ring or any other piece of diamond jewellery should come for a visit.

It's great to find so many jewellery shops all in one place. This is where the serious craftsmen and stores are. It's hard to find many other places like this in the UK. Shoppers can make a day out of it. They can come and browse an incredible selection of diamond jewellery. Stores here are able to fulfil custom requirements, so anyone can find or design their dream ring.

A day out at the Birmingham jewellery quarter is the perfect way to shop. There's unrivalled choice and expertise on offer, plus it's a great city to explore. Once people have finished at the quarter they can explore the rest of the city. It's a huge place full of great shops, bars and restaurants. So after looking for the perfect ring, there's plenty of opportunity to relax and unwind. There's so much to enjoy in this great city. Stuck looking for that elusive ring? Come to Birmingham. Chances are it's right here somewhere. For jewellery the quarter is hard to beat. It's a great place to shop.

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Blue Green Infinity Lariat

Often when we discover a new technique or material that we enjoy working with, it sticks. All of our ideas seem to steer towards this one concept, and the best thing is to embrace the inspiration and let it run its course. Right now, I’m hopelessly drawn to ombre. There’s something incredibly satisfying about the blending of colors with seed beads.

It took a long time to finally decide on the right technique for the Egyptian god of infinity, but I was certain early on the ombre had to be included. A blending of blues and greens was the perfect way to represent the frog god of eternity. I pulled out lots of colors, mixed them and arranged them, and eventually found a pattern that would allow the colors to flow continuously while repeating through a chevron chain lariat. Some of the colors are used more than once in the pattern, while others stand out from the crowd.

The fringe was another long time in the making. Originally I had wanted to use transparent lime and black, to make strands of frog spawn, but it didn’t seem to fit the rest of the design. Then I tried several different patterns and accents, all of them beginning with some Czech glass ovals in lime and turquoise Picasso. Once I had chosen some bright blue white hearts - in a pattern of threes to imitate the ovals’ spots - I still needed to figure out what I was going to do with the strands. Solid colors were too stark against the blended chevron chain, and it was clear that adding a new color wasn’t going to work. At last I decided to go with a default, and used four shades of existing blues and greens to make striped tassels.

I can’t decide if I’m finished with this obsession just yet, but I certainly wouldn’t mind trying out some different ombre palettes in the near future.

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World's illustrious and rare gold coins (singhania gautam)

Collecting world's illustrious and rare gold coins can be a lucrative hobby. When the purchase is made after thoroughly studying their quality, historical significance and purity, they are bound to yield you financial benefits in multifold for sure. Normally, gold coins with unusual symbols, marking an important day in world history, featuring interesting places and great statesmen are the most preferred ones. But, as a collector you should be prepared to face the fluctuations in the price and the demand for such coins. You should wait for the right time and adopt a good strategy when you sell or buy gold coins to make huge profits.

There are certain rare and famous coins that can get you vast amounts irrespective of the market price as they are always in demand. Brasher Doubloons of 1787, British Florin belonging to the year 1344, 1849-C Open Wreath, 1920's Sydney sovereign gold proof coin, Adelaide gold pound of 1852, 1861-D dollars, Flowing hair stella coin of 1879, Golden Spur Royal coins and Saint-Gaudens dollar coin of 1933 are such gold coins.

Brasher Doubloons gold coins were produced by a renowned American goldsmith and silversmith during the year 1787. Actually he had petitioned to made copper coins, since he did not get the approval for it he came up with these coins. These were believed to be the first ever gold coins made in the US and hence they are the most sought after ones. British Florins got their name after an Italian place called Florence that was popular for minting coins made out of gold. Since two leopards are seen seated next to King Edward III on the front side of the coins, they are also known as the Double Leopard coins. Lovingly known as the King of Southern gold coins, the 1849-C Open Wreath coins are highly valued rare coins of America. Even though Adelaide coins of the 1852 are not considered as currency by experts as it was created without the approval of the Royals, they are highly valued due to their rarity. Australian sovereign gold proof coins of 1920 is one of the rarest of the rarest, hence has a great demand. The Flowing hair stella coins features Lady Liberty with a lengthy hair too are considered as rare. Many believe that not more than 30 pieces are there in the whole globe. These are just a few to mention. So, gold coins are priced based on the purity, rarity, demand and historical significance.

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Work in Progress: Rings and Pendants

Something rare is happening on the bead tray this week: multiple projects. I try to make a habit of finishing one design before starting the next, as difficult as it may be - unless a piece that I’m working on is incredibly tiresome and unlikely to have a satisfying end. Right now I’ve got a bit of an assembly line thing going.

First I have a new set of four medallion pendants. After gluing on the backing and setting them aside to dry, I got to work on a quick quartet of herringbone rings to pass the time. The pendants all have bead centers and some interesting color combinations. My favorite so far is the lime green with stripes, which looks so much like a caterpillar even my son remarked on it. I’ll leave the final judgment until they’re all snipped and trimmed.

With my first ever craft show coming up at the end of this year, I’m hoping to build up a good supply of beaded rings to bring with me. Rather than spend weeks working at nothing but rings - which would interfere with the Egyptian gods challenge, barely on schedule as it is - I’m planning to make them in small batches along the way. I started by choosing some favorite colors and mixing and matching until I got combinations that I liked. Perhaps some new pattern ideas will immerge!

Last week’s ombre lariat is ready to go, and turned out fabulous. I can’t believe that I was so determined to have a continuous rope design - this is so much better.

What are you working on this week?

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Pave Diamond Rings Are A Beautiful Way To Ask For Her Hand In Marriage (Chick Maxwell)

When you have reached that moment when you know you are ready to ask for her hand in marriage, considering pave diamond rings just seems like a natural way to start any search for the one she will wear for the rest of her life.

Pave diamond rings are very small diamonds that adorn the band of a ring to give it the illusion of a solid ring of diamond. Set using minuscule prongs or beads, very little of the band should show through giving the effect that the diamonds themselves are free standing.

When choosing the perfect engagement ring using pave diamonds, you'll want to decide between full pave diamond rings, where the entire band of the ring is encrusted, half pave diamond rings where the band is encrusted only halfway around, or simply look at them all and wait for the right one to show itself.

Pave diamond rings used for an engagement usually feature a single center set stone that is lifted or noticeably separated from the pave band. This is done to ensure that both the band and the larger stone can be admired for their beauty. The center stones are usually put into a bezel-set, prong-set, or basket set, each of which does the job of making sure each part of the ring remains a star.

The cut of the main stone on pave diamond rings can vary greatly. To pick out the perfect ring to ask her to spend her life with you, you will definitely want to already have an idea of what her favorite cut of gem is. If you have discussed marriage before you may already know this; however, if this is a true surprise, you may want to think about asking friends or family what she would love seeing on her hand the best.

The most common cuts include the round brilliant cut, antique cushion cut, oval cut, princess cut, pear cut, and emerald cut. But, there is also the, square cut, octagon cut, baguette, round cabochon, trilliant cut, and briolette. By far, the most popular cut of stone appearing on pave diamond rings is the round brilliant and the antique cushion cut.

While you are determining what cut the center stone should be, you may also consider the gem you will be looking for. Diamonds are always a good choice for a traditional look and the more faceted the diamond the more it will sparkle with all the colors of the rainbow, delighting your intended.

However, when you're wife to be is something of a unique spirit she may very well love a yellow, chocolate, pink, or blue diamond. Or, she may even prefer something altogether different, such as a sapphire, emerald, opal, topaz, amethyst, or something else.

Finding the perfect engagement ring for the woman you want to marry may take you a few months or you may be lucky enough to find a ring that calls to you right away. You will know the minute you see it that this is the ring that you'll offer as a token of your desire to spend your life with her. And, when her gaze settles on that sparkling ring and she hears the words of your heart, you can just about bet the answer is going to be yes.

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Finding Cheap Engagement Rings (Alvin ke Adams)

When you have found the person you want to spend your life with and you are confident that they want to spend theirs with you, the time has come to purchase an engagement ring. Naturally, you will want an elegant ring that suits your future fianc?'s taste and you certainly don't want to seem cheap. Unfortunately, not every budget allows for big spending on the ring itself. Consider the strain that a huge debt may place on your new marriage, then seek out cheap engagement rings online or in a store.

The size and cut of the stone in the ring are usually the main components that drive the price higher. A small stone cut and set elegantly in the setting can be more beautiful than a huge stone that looks too big and out of place. It may also be wise to trade stone size for higher quality metal in the ring or vice versa. Consider which is more important, a large stone or a higher quality metal and then make a decision.

If your sweetie has their heart set on a ring that is too expensive, you may be able to find a similar ring for less. The internet is a good source for rings from different sellers whose prices may be lower than the big jewelry stores. It might also be possible to find a similar ring on the website of the store where the more expensive ring was found. It is certainly worthwhile to check for sales and special offers in the stores as well as online. Most stores offer financing options to those who qualify that can cut the cost into to easy monthly payments, allowing you to buy the ring of your choice. Stores may also offer the financing options for some of their lesser expensive rings. This makes it easier for those in love but on a budget to buy a nice ring. Be warned however, the payments will still need to be met on time. Never purchase a ring that you will not be able to afford now or later, even with monthly payments.

When you can't afford a shiny new ring, consider buying a uniquely beautiful antique ring. Sometimes these rings are cheaper because the gems in them are of less value. The charm and style of an antique ring more than make up for this fact. Remember, you should always consider your future fianc?'s taste before purchasing any ring. They may not like the antique look and the cost of the ring won't matter if it is not suited at all to their taste.

Finding a suitable engagement ring that you can afford but is not a cheap engagement ring is not an impossible task. Stores both online and walk-in offer many different options and will often work with you to find a solution that fits your financial needs. Using this knowledge and a little research, a beautiful ring can easily be found for your beloved.

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Leave Well Enough Alone

Another lifetime ago I worked in the quality department of a large corporation.  One of their mantras was "continuous improvement".  They felt that everything could & should be improved upon.  Sometimes corporate ideology is just wrong !  Take this old mantle/wall shelf that I picked up last year for $2.  Sorry, this is obviously a during (stripping) shot, I lost the last two years of pictures that weren't saved on my Picasa Web Album, but it pretty much looked just like this minus the peeling paint.  I've had a lot of different ideas for this baby, first I was going to paint it aqua, then I figured it would be great in chalkboard paint which really needs a smooth base, so I went ahead and stripped it.

Here is what it looked like after one coat of heavy duty stripper.  People spends hours trying to achieve this look, so why should I try to improve on that?  The only thing I did was spray three coats of polyurethane on it to try to seal in the paint (I think it might be lead).

Next, and probably the hardest thing to figure out was what to use for hooks.  At first I was just going to use these simple screw in hooks, but they were too plain and too small.  Then I thought spoon hooks would look good, but when my hubby tried to flatten the bowl the spoon broke all apart.  Seems like the great (hah) set of silver he bought me awhile back is silver plated pot metal.  Then my husband suggested railroad ties but we didn't have enough, and they were too long.

 So a few days ago I was saying how I wished I had picked up some glass insulators at a sale for $1 a piece (I know...woulda, coulda, shoulda), when a light bulb went off in my husbands head. He goes over to the shop and comes back with these:

Do you know what they are?  They are ceramic insulators for electric fencing.  We have a bunch that we used to use to keep the deer out of the garden.  So a little polishing up, and some 14 cent screws and...

Dang, isn't my husband great.  A year ago he would have thought this was nuts, but now he is starting to see what revamping is all about.

So here is the shelf that I pretty much left well enough alone.  What do you think, good chippy or not?

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