Anchors, initially worn as tattoo typical for Navies and sailors. When it came to be as a pendant is not known, although the symbol of hope roots back from the Christian era, between 100 to 400AD, the time where believer of Christ was persecuted.

Anchor necklaces are also a popular gift for dads these past few years. It is typical for a father to be the symbol of strength and the immovable tower of strength of every family. A strong anchor, his children, can depend on and create a secure environment, as the mother shields them from the outside forces.

Here are some stunning anchor necklaces for men to gift you husbands, father, brothers, or friends who have been your anchor all these years.

1. Stainless Steel Blackbeard Pirate Skull Anchor Pendant Necklace

Here is Blackbeard anchor, the name of the most feared bandits. Highlighting an uncanny pendant made from a steel base with oxidized silver-tone accent emphasizing each detail. Molded into an anchor-shaped pendant with a laughing skull shank with rope hair. Furnished with a 24-inch rope chain, an excellent statement accessory perfect for teens and young adults. Get from HERE

2. 24-Inch Gold Plated Stainless Anchor Necklace

Are you looking for a sleek and stylish fashion necklace for you, hubby? We bring you this gold-plated navy anchor pendant necklace made from a durable stainless base. Highlighting an ultra-glossy and chic gold-tone surface molded in with an anchor form, accentuated by a short cable chain accent. Fastened on a 24-inch curb chain best paired with jeans and plain dark shirt emphasizing its gloss and structure. Get from HERE

3. White Crystal Ship's Wheel Sterling Silver Anchor Necklace

Oh yes! Here is the modern version of the trinity in marriage, strength, promise, and adaptability, which can withstand and adapt with the strong winds and waves from nature. Highlighting a lustrous sterling silver anchor pendant, stylized with a ship's wheel encrusted with brilliant white cubic zirconia crystals, connected to a loop of rope. Secured by a robust and dependable 20-inch cable chain. Get from HERE

4. Biblical Hope Stainless Steel Anchor Necklace

A figure representing hope written from the words of the Holy Scripture. Hope, a mark of the true faith of the unknown and trust from the unseen. Presenting an anchor pendant, made from a hypoallergenic and rust-resistant stainless material style with an embossed passage from the Bible. Hand-polished to mirror-like sheen excellently paired with a hip 22-inch round box chain. Get from HERE

5. 22-Inch Plated Rope Anchor Stainless Anchor Necklace (3 Available Color)

Be proud of the strong and reliable man you married and surprise him with this stylish plated stainless pendant.  Choose from our three fantastic shades of jet black, yellow gold, or silver paired with a durable 22-inch round box chain of the same color. The pendant highlights an anchor shape with a knotted rope accent. Get from HERE

6. Crystal Pave Crowned Anchor Sterling Silver Necklace

We bring you a highly stylish anchor pendant tamped with an S925 mark at the back declaring its authentic sterling silver base. Hand polished to its glorious white silver hue, emphasizing a luxurious crystal paved surface complementing a fleur de Lis crown and a rope. Equipped with a hypoallergenic and durable 18-inch cable chain. Get from HERE

7. Minimalist Anchor Pewter Leather cord Necklace for Men

Bring home this lovely pendant to heighten your everyday wear. Stunningly fashioned from a silver-plated zinc alloy base (zinc-free), finished off with a glossy and smooth surface. Beautifully paired with a 24- Inch braided leather rope cord with a necklace chain extender and a heavy-duty lobster claw hook. Get from HERE

8. Stainless Steel Security Rope Anchor Necklace

You can always rely on his word, as it is as strong as the rope displayed on this symbolic pendant necklace. Featuring a typical anchor-shaped pendant produced from a likewise dependable and robust 316L stainless base. Highlighting a tightly wrapped cord over a lustrous silver-tone anchor accentuated by a four-pointed star engraving located on the crown. Secured by a fashionable 60cm long curve box chain, built with a reliable lobster claw hook. Get from HERE

9. Stainless Steel Red Zirconia Tribal Anchor Necklace

Creepy yet totally fashionable, judge for yourself and wear this totem inspired anchor pendant intricately fashioned from corrosion and rust-resistant stainless steel. Extravagantly designed from the beaded bale to the tribal engraved stick, a skull accentuated shank with fiery red crystal eyes, finally reaching an ethnic engraved crown, with a pair of skull bill with decorated with a sparkling, white crystal. Get from HERE

10. Winged Anchor Colored Stone Stainless Steel Necklace (2 Available Color)

Be free and follow your dreams, slowly release you, anchor, when the right time comes. Have a look at this beautiful anchor pendant artistically fashioned from a robust 316L stainless alloy base, accentuated with black oxidized features giving a roughened and worn flair. Highlighting a ball end stick, a detailed rope cord and a winged crown giving focus to a red and blue cabochon accent giving color and personality. Marvelously paired with a stylish 24-Inch rope chain. Get from HERE

11. Stainless Steel Anchor Bead Chain Necklace

Boast an elegant and dashing you with this magnificent pendant made from a high polish stainless steel base with a mirror-like sheen. Featuring an uncompromising and robust steel anchor pendant styled with a multifaceted, round-cut cubic zirconia crystal, attached to a slim and trendy bead chain necklace completed with a connector clasp. 

12. Marriage Anchor Ship's Wheel Crystal Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace

Here is a symbolic pendant that is all about love and marriage. Presenting a round hollow pendant decorated with a rope, ship's wheel, and an anchor. A group of nautical symbolism denoting stability, strong connection and flexibility. Impressively fashioned from a premium grade 925 sterling silver base, furnished with an 18-inches cable chain necklace. Get from HERE

13. Vintage Fashion Rope Anchor Stainless Alloy Pendant Necklace

Extraordinarily masculine and powerful anchor pendant fabricated from an equally tough 316L stainless material. Highlighting a sleek mirror-like steel luster accentuated with a dark oxidized metal accent in the shank and groves. A lightweight anchor pendant with coiled rope accent typical of the navy mark attached to a trendy round box chain. Get from HERE

14. Gold-Tone Stainless Anchor Pendant

Move over and glance at the sheer sophistication brought by this luxurious pendant made from a fade and scratch resistant 316L stainless steel for a long-lasting wear. Featuring a brilliant gold-tone and smooth surface, styled with a thin rope chain representing secured life filled with hope and grounded with faith. 

15. Silver or Gold-Plated Stainless Steel Anchor Necklace (2 Available Color)

Based on the motto of the Navy, an anchor is about self-sacrifice honoring one's country. Highlighting an expertly plated surface in yellow gold or silver, both exhibiting a brilliant shine. An anchor-shaped pendant with a coiled rope accent, furnished with a durable and hypoallergenic steel cable 23-inch cable chain. Get from HERE

16. Ethnic Anchor Brown Leather Strap Necklace

Go for a classic punk look and wear this with a white t-shirt exhibiting a confident and youthful appearance. Impressively made from an alloy base styles with an old-worn look connected to a brown leather bale, secured by a brown leather strap with a silver bead accent. Assembled with an adjustable slipknot clasp for easy adjustment based on your preference. 

17. Adjustable Brown Leather Strap Anchor Ring Christian Cross Charm Necklace

Wear charms and exhibit a charming look with a white t-shirt. Highlighting an anchor pendant designed with a rugged flair, assembled with a pair of rings, an engraved plate, and a Christian cross, plated with a brass color giving a vintage appeal. Held by a brown leather strap with an adjustable slipknot clasp for easy adjustment based on your preference. Get from HERE

18. Adjustable Black Leather Strap Anchor Ring Christian Cross Charm Necklace

Here is a four-harm necklace for your stylish daily wear. Highlighting an anchor pendant designed with a rugged flair, assembled together with a pair of rings, an engraved plate, and a Christian cross, plated with a brass color giving a vintage appeal. Held by a black leather strap with an adjustable slipknot clasp for easy modification based on your liking. 

19. Silver & Gold Anchor Stainless Steel Pendant Necklace

A bold and stylish anchor pendant fashioned from a heavy-duty gold and silver-plated stainless alloy material highlighting a small and brilliant, white cubic zirconia accent. Its shape mimics a bow-shaped design, equipped with a 24-inch cable chain. 

20. Silver & Black Rope Anchor Stainless Alloy Necklace for men

Grab this medieval-inspired anchor pendant excellently paired with a hypoallergenic and robust round box steel chain necklace. Featuring a sleek anchor with a glossy ball end stick, an oxidized metal shank accent enclosed with a rope embellishment. 

21. Crucifix Anchor Ship's Wheel Stainless Alloy Necklace

Rely on the ever-trustworthy almighty God and our brother and redeemer, Jesus Christ. Here is an elaborate pendant made from 316L stainless steel displaying three marks of faith. Highlighting an anchor as its base shape, styled with a crucifix with a replica of Christ body affixed over a boat's wheel and the anchor's crown, furnished with a 24-inch round bead chain. Get from HERE

22. Gold Plated Titanium Steel Anchor Fashion Necklace

Complete hip-hop inspired look with this luxurious 14K gold-plated anchor pendant matched with a 24-inches hypoallergenic bead chain necklace. Characterized a smooth rounded stick and pointed will, complementing a textured shank styled with a coiled rope accent. 

Anchor

Traditionally made from a heavy metal used to stabilize a ship by connecting it to the seabed, preventing the vessel from drifting with the wind. In short, it is a form of a parking brake for boats and yachts. Its term was based on a Greek term ankura. Anchors are not just used as stop and moor ships; there are various types of anchors with different purposes. Some are used to reduce the boat's drift, which does not connect to the seabed. Another anchor is used to steer and slow down the ship called drogue. In any case, an anchor's job is to stabilize a vessel.

Symbolism

Biblical / Hope

Anchored cross, formerly used in the 4^th century as a concealed symbol of Christianity. Characterized with either a Christian cross top with an anchor's fluke base or a T-shaped top directly connected to a circular bale with an anchor's fluke base.  Initially called the cross of hope by the early Christians. Stated in the book of Hebrews as hope brings security to believers when everything is uncertain and during death. Hope functions as an anchor to one's spirit. Said to be the oldest symbol of Christianity, supported by writings found in an underground cemetery in Rome Italy called catacomb of Saint Domitilla. The words from the book of Hebrew were engraved on the crypt, together with the anchored cross as a mark of faith and hope for an eternal life with Christ. The anchored cross seen on the graves were not the typical anchor that we may imagine. Characterized by a Christian cross symbol with a circle in eth middle of the top arm with an anchor-shaped base a pair of hooked fish, one on each end.

The symbol tells many things. Christ represents the Fisherman and the fish: Ichthus. This simple fish figure was to secretly draw on the ground to identify themselves as Christian. Ichthus is a collection of words that says Jesus Christ of God, son, savior. In the book of Mark, Christ called out to the brothers Andrew and Simon, who were anglers and told them to follow him, as he will make them fishers of men. The little fishes were the followers of Christ.

Another religious sect believes that an anchor is a figure of faith, love, and hope—a reminder to keep their work rooted on these three ideas.

Saint Clements Cross

The story of the martyrdom of Saint Clements based on the acta started when he was banished and ordered to work in the quarry by King Trajan. He saw that the prisoners were lacking water, and he prayed to God. Upon opening his eyes, he saw a lamb on top of a hill. He went and dug on to the soil and Voila! Water gushed out from the earth, resulting in a mass of converted pagans.

He was punished and was brought to death by tying him on an anchor and threw him out of the black sea. In 869, buried bones with an anchor assumed relics of Saint Clement were brought to Rome. It was found on the northern end of the Black Sea, Crimea. He is the patron saint of sailors, and his cross is a popular talisman for protection.

Camargue Cross

A figure representing the Camargue population comprising anglers and herdsmen. A symbol of faith characterized a Christian cross embodying faith, the anchor for hope, and the three Mary's for the heart.

Navy

A typical anchor with a coiled rope or chain (fouled anchor) is the mark of the Navy signifies navigation, service, and unity. The first Navy logo consists of a ship, sail, crest, 13 bars and an anchor. In 1798, it was replaced by another set of emblems comprising an eagle, sea, ship and sail, and an anchor, fast forward to today, the Navy seal consists of the sky, sea, furled topsail, commodore's flag, national ensign, an eagle and an anchor. Today's design honors the USA and the importance of service to one's state. These emblems represent the duty or the Navy to protect the seas.

Love

Stability, marriage fidelity. Basically, the word settling down comes to mind. When an anchor is moored, its fluke digs deep in the seabed and dredge a deep connection before it can stabilize the ship. It is comparable with love and marriage, as the fluke slowly drags on to the seabed, love is created until finally, it is in so deep that the only logical thing is marriage.

Freedom and Adventure

In contrast to being mooed, some see an anchor as a figure of freedom because of its association with the vast open water. It is time to sail and explore unlimited possibilities in life. Why does a fishing enthusiast go fishing? It is not for the love of eating fish, (well some do). It is because of the excitement of not knowing what you will catch next. That exhilarating feel when a fish tugged on your bait. Of course, the serenity of the ocean during nice weather that may quickly turn into lashing waves with strong winds. It is the same with other sports, almost anything associated with the water is deemed as a symbol of freedom.

Captivity

The negative representation of an anchor is being stuck or held back by family or obligations. Not many speak of this because of its negative symbolism. However, any symbol has its positive and negative side. As we have mentioned, am anchor is seen as settling down and a figure of strength and reliability. This may be a lovely thought of being someone's anchor, the novelty wears off after a while. Have you seen a tattoo with a deteriorating anchor? It is a symbol of a tired soul slowly fading with time.

Broken Promise

A cracked anchor represents a broken promise. This is a continuation of the deteriorating anchor seeing on another perspective. His or her anchor has broken their promise of a secured love, life and marriage. The strong bond that used to hold them together has grown weak that resulted in distrust.

Ships wheel

A device used to maneuver a water vessel built with a steering mechanism. It is a marl of power as the captain is the only one who can use the wheel and maneuver the ship. Also, a symbol of success, victory and leadership. Coming from a symbol of Buddhism, and other Indian religions, the ship's wheel is called the wheel of Dharma. The wheel teaches the totality of moral order. Buddha has walked the path to enlightenment.

Turning the wheel of Dharma represent a revolutionary change said to have been started by Buddha himself. The three aspects involved were wisdom, insight and knowledge that are connected self-realization and proclamation of truth.

Furled anchor

Characterized by the entwined rope and anchor representing two articles as one. This type of anchor was said to be challenging to retrieve. This means the strong bond of the couple. In marriage, their times when you are separated due to common reasons such as work or misunderstanding. However, as long as the boat and the anchor is connected by a robust and cord, the two shall remain linked and can together face the challenges of the waters.

It seems like the anchor is here to stay for its various symbolic meaning. It is essential to note from today's article that even though an anchor represents stability and security, one confined and captured. In fact, whether about religious belief or relationship, an anchor is likewise symbolic of freedom. Having hope frees us from fear. Having someone to rely on also frees our mind from doubts and stress. As kids, we relied on our parents as our anchor, we sailed with them as we build our own boat. As we age, we finally manage to sail on our own; an anchor is only a part of the ship, we are free to sail and explore until such time that we are ready to drop our anchor when we reach that perfect spot where we can settle as a happy and empowered individual.

History

The earliest artifact of pearl jewelry dates back to 420BC in Egypt in a sarcophagus of a Persian princess.  Pearls were popular among the Romans, Egyptians, Chinese, and Arabic. It was primarily a symbol of wealth and status that during the Byzantine era, under Julius Caesar, it was an actual rule that only the monarch can wear gem from the sea. Pearls were also a precious gift for the Chinese rulers. It was during the 15th and 16^th centuries that pearls became extremely popular used in extravagant pieces of jewelry that it was dubbed as the pearl age.

In 1893, A Japanese named Kokichi Mikimoto successfully created the first ever-cultured produced pearl. Because of this, the value of pearls dropped as hundreds of pearl farms rose in Japan. Like many gems that include human intervention, it was considered as fake even if it has a similar physical and chemical property as those natural pearls.

Symbolism

Pearls are considered a feminine type of gem for its association with the moon and the goddess Venus. Believed in providing protection as well as invite fortune and luck—the universal symbol of purity and loyalty.

Chinese

Pearl represents wisdom in Chinese culture. This is shown in their traditional dragon dance, where the dragon continuously runs after a ball, which is a pearl. The previous emperor of the Han dynasty used to sleep with a blanket embroidered with pearls paired with a pillow stuffed with pearls. The emperor's mouth was filled with more than a hundred pieces of pearls found in his tomb. It was believed to prevent the decaying process of the deceased. During the Ming dynasty, it is customary for pearl-producing oysters to be lifted for the water to absorb the moon's essence. It was also used as a traditional topical treatment for more healthy and lustrous skin.

Egypt

In Egypt, pearls are a symbol of wealth and are commonly linked with their religious belief. Pearls are associated with the goddess of life and healing, Isis as

Egyptians perceive pearls as high value that they were a part of the jewels buried together with the pharaohs.

Japanese

It was believed that pearls coms from mythical creatures like mermaids and angel's tears. Considered as a plant of life that supports long life. Pearls are also believed to contain a soul substance from the great mother that blesses longevity. Comparable to the Chinese belief that filling the mouth of the deceased with preserve the body of the dead resulting in immortality.

Arabs

Pearls were mentioned in the book of Koran, where the stones are made of pearls and jacinth while the trees are made of emeralds and pearls. Finally, each individual accepted in the kingdom is given a tent of pearls, emerald, and jacinth with a pearl crown.

Bible

Some believe that pearls are related to Adam and Eve. Eve's tears produce white pearls, while Adam's tears created black colored pearls. Lake of pearls was created when God cast both of them from the Garden of Eden after they had tasted the forbidden fruit. Furthermore, some also believed that the pearls covering the Holy Grail could purify water.

Three types of Pearls used in jewelry:

Natural Pearls

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Natural pearls are formed when a organism or an irritant penetrates inside any mollusk: these maybe abalones, marine snails, clams, mussels, and oysters. Nacre envelops the irritant that acts as its natural defense mechanism. Nacre is a smooth crystalline material, a combination of protein and calcium carbonate that are light and strong. It takes thousands of nacre layers to form an iridescent pearl.

Cultured Pearls

Contrary to the belief that all mollusk produces pearl is a myth. Mollusks can only produce pearls in unpolluted and pristine waters. This is why most pearl farms are situated in a highly remote area far from the cities polluted waters. The process, technique, and materials used are not as easy as embedding an oyster and waiting from them to produce pearls; every step is done in a precise manner, from preparing the nucleus and the oyster to finally harvesting the pearls.

Method

Pearl farming is done by inserting a nucleus into the gonads of the shell. The core comes from a thick covering of another freshwater mollusk, a donor in essence. Commonly from the countries of the United States and Japan, these donor shells are cut into two to seven mm spheres. Precise shaping, cutting, grinding, and polishing are crucial to the culturing process.

Choosing Process

Surrogate oysters are carefully chosen, and weight, 25 grams up, is the ideal weight and reproductive stage for a mid to large sized nucleus embedding.

Conditioning Process

The oysters are then conditioned prior to implantation. There are two types of conditioning technique:

1. Natural conditioning

The oysters are conditioned in stratified waters. These are water that exhibits different layers of salinity and temperature and oxygenation. The chosen oysters are primarily placed under the water layer with high temperatures to spawn where the oysters will weaken. They are then placed underwater with low counts of phytoplankton for further starvation and reduce their metabolic rate.

2. Chemical conditioning

To relax and condition the oyster where natural conditional is not possible, chemical conditioning is utilized. Menthols are sprinkled over a tank filled with seawater and the chosen batch of oysters for one to one and a half hours. The effect of this process is to relax the adductor muscle and open its valves. It is crucial that the implantation is done within the next ten to fifteen minutes for prolonged contact resulting in mucus secretion and demise.

Surgery / Implantation

The number of pearls produced depends on the number of nuclei embedded therefore, this is decided prior implantation. For smaller sized pearls (2mm to 3mm), multiple (five and up) cores are inserted. However, for larger nuclei (4-6mm), only one is embedded per oyster. The nucleus is implanted in the ventral segment of a mollusk's gonads. After the surgery, the mollusks are nurtured in a controlled laboratory condition until the wounds heal or are returned to the sea for one to two years to grow—this enough time for layers of nacre to develop and produce an iridescent pearl.

Pearl Classification

Class A

Described as flawless to a single or small flaw or with small stain with a pink, light cream or solver tint. Class A-2 pearls are round, immaculate with a lustrous pink shade Class A-2 is described as pearls with larger hollows and some bumps or protrusions. These can be treated to look like a Class A-1 pearl.

Class B

Described to have more considerable flaws and stains with a cream color and irregularly shaped.

Class C

Commonly known as trash pearls for their wild and irregular shape, with heavy stains and ugly coats. Their nucleus is recovered and reprocesses.

Pearl Harvest

Harvesting peals are done manually. The adductor and gonads are cut to collect the pearls. When the mollusk will be implanted for another round, the pearls are carefully extracted by opening the pearl sac located in the gonads. The oyster is then placed back to the culture site to recover and once again undergo the same conditioning process before it undergoes implantation for the second time.

Cleaning and Treatments

The harvested pearls are rinsed with water and bleached to lighten and level out its color. Bleaching or treatment is seldom revealed, for this affects the conchiolin layer to lighten its color. It is then polished with natural materials together with beeswax to enhance its luster.

Dyeing

Some pearls are dyed after drilling. Another way to dye pearls is through pressure treated Tahitian pearls. This results in a brown-colored Tahitian pearl and white pearls to gold. Experts can detect UV treatment though UV spectroscopy.  

Types of Pearls

Pearl can be divided according to their origin.

Saltwater pearls

Famous saltwater pearls are the Akoya and Tahitian pearls.

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Tahitian pearls are more popularly known as black pearls, with its dark shade ranging from gray to blue and purple. As of today, the dark color of Tahitian pearls is turning lighter due to the increasing water temperature that more delicate tints of yellow and green are observed.

The legend of Tahitian pears tells that Oro, the God of harmony and fertility, traveled to Earth with a magical oyster as a gift for the princess of Bora Bora to represent his endless love.

In contrast to the dark Tahitian pearls, Akoya pearls are famous for their white gems. Akoya pearls come from the smallest pearl-producing oyster (six to eight centimeters) native in calm waters of Japan. The cold temperature allows the slow layering of the nacre coating resulting in a compact lustrous pearl.

Akoya pearls size ranges from two millimeters to ten millimeters with colors ranging from gold, cream to bluish-gray. It is important to note that Akoya pearls are linked to Mikimoto, the pioneer of culture pearls.

Australians South Sea pearl oyster or silver lipped oyster most valuable gem. It can develop up to one foot in size that can produce excellent quality pearls. These are also made in the Philippine and Indonesia. The Philippines produces various sizes ranging from nine millimeters to twenty millimeters in gold or silver tones.

Imitation Pearls

Imitation pearls are made from glass beads coated with a solution made from fish scales giving that thin, white, iridescent pear appearance that wears off in time. Mallorca pearls from the island of Mallorca is famous for their pearl stimulants.

Non-Nacreous Pearls

Oval conch pearls

These pearls are made up of calcite in which, if compared to nacreous pearls, lack its famous iridescent shine. Queen conch produce colored pearls ranging from yellow, pink to coral red. In contrast to oysters, these still cannot be cultured, resulting from increasing in value.

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Abalone Pearls are organic pearls found in the rocky coastal waters and considered as the rarest type of pearl in the world.

Melo pearls

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These are extremely rare non-nacreous pearls from a sea snail commonly known as Melo Melo found in the low waters of South East Asian countries such as the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Believed to be a holy object only worn by emperors. It is characterized by an orange-colored surface with a flaming pattern.

Baroque pearls

These are not your regular perfectly round pearls; instead, it is characterized by irregularly shaped pearls commonly seen on cultured freshwater gems. The previously called trash pearls are getting popular as of today. Because of their unique features, it makes it easier to combine with other pieces. Irregularly shaped saltwater pearls are also called baroque.

Type of baroque pearls:

Baroque / Elongated

A subtype of the general baroque pearls. These are elongated or spherical in shape with an uneven smooth surface. These were utilized in Victorian and Art Nouveau jewelry pieces.

Coin

Characterized by a flat circular smooth surface with a highly lustrous appearance. A favorite for necklaces and earrings.

Cross

Highly valued for its rarity, these are characterized by a cross-shaped appearance used on religious pieces of jewelry.

Keshi

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These are the pearls produced when the oyster rejects the embedded mother of pearl. This results in a deformed shaped without a core nucleus. Characterized by an elongated appearance with a lustrous and surface.

Mabe

These are cultured by attaching a half bed nucleus on the inside of the shell. Using this technique, only the outer portion is layered with nacre. The nucleus is detached, and the hollow is covered with mother of pearl. The downside with this technique is that this is not durable with the possibility of being damaged and the nacre separating from the mother of pearl.

Stick

Biwa pearls are characterized by elongated or stick-shapes, flat with a narrow body.

Teardrop

The most beautiful type of Roque pearls used on creating deluxe drop earrings.

Twin

As the term denotes, these are two pearls linked together that may be identical or different in appearance. These were popularly used in stud earrings.

Potato

These are small, square, with a rounded or lumpy appearance. Used in bracelets and necklaces.

Soufflé

From the name itself, soufflé pearls have a hollow interior making it considerable light compared to regular pearls. They are produced by inserting a sundried mud inside the oyster. After harvest, the pearl is drilled to drain the remaining dirt inside the nacre.

Wheat/rice

Characterized by a grain-like appearance commonly used in bracelets and necklaces.

How to determine the quality of baroque pearls

Similar to classic round pearls, baroque pearls are also analyzed and valued using the same criteria.

Type

Saltwater pearl has a higher value than freshwater pearls.

Shape

The rarer the irregularities are, the more expensive they are. These are the cross, heart, and Keshi pearls.

Color

Pink, cream, corals are more valued than the white ones.

Size

The size is directly proportional to its value, meaning the more massive the pearl, the more the nacre layer. The higher the cost.

How to care for your pearl jewelry

1. Pearls must be the last one to wear and the first to take off.
2. Wipe your pearls after every wear with a soft dry cloth to get rid of body oils that may stain the surface of your pearl jewelry. Chemicals such as perfume and even your own sweat can affect the luster of pearls. Therefore, it is essential to wipe them clean before storage.
3. Use a soft damp cloth using lukewarm water mixed with mild soap to wipe the surface of your pearls. Note that you must never soak your peal, for this will dull its iridescent surface.
4. Air-dry your pearls after every cleaning.
5. Keep your peals inside a cloth bag when not in use. Store them in flat to prevent the rope from stretching.

How to spot genuine pearls from imitation pearls.

1. The most common yet strange way to identify real pearls from fakes is by running them on your teeth. Genuine pearls have a typical sandy feel as opposed to imitation pearls, which will smoothly glide on your teeth.
2. Imitation pearls are too perfect. Closely inspect your pearl jewelry with the use of a magnifying glass. Real pearls have their unique ridges that are specific to only one piece. If the pearls are identical with no visible hills, your pearls may be fake.
3. Observe the way your pearls reflect light. Genuine pearls are extremely reflective compared to imitation pearls that have dull surfaces.
4. Associated with the pearl luster is its overtone. The overtone of real pearls are truly magnificent that cannot be compared with the dull white surface of fake pearls.
5. If you are looking at a string of pearls, you can see that each pearl is not identical in size at a closer look. The pearls may differ in size, shape, and texture. Again, imitation pearls are similar due to their mass production.
6. Real pearls warm up when worn for a time, unlike with imitations that remain cold or similar to the temperature of the environment.
7. Real pearls are more massive than fake pearls.

Most popular pearl jewelry

Elizabeth Taylor's La Peregrina

When translated, La peregrina means the wanderer. The famous 55.95-carat pear-shaped pearl was the largest pearl of its time. The history of the necklace is still in the air. The story tells us that an African slave found the pearl and sold it to King Phillip the second. It became a part of the royal jewels for 200 years until such time that Napoleon was defeated by the French, and his brother, Joseph, took the necklace with his as they were forced to leave the kingdom. He then passed the wandered to his nephew Napoleon, the third of France.

It was then sold to the Hamilton family until it was auctioned on Sotheby's in 1969. It was purchased by Elizabeth Taylor's husband and gave it to her as a valentine's gift. Elizabeth Taylor had the necklace re-designed with diamonds and rubies. In 2011. it was auctioned at Christie's and was sold at 10.5 million dollars.

Baroda pearls

Consists of 68 pieces of initially owned by the Maharajs of India. It has a cushion cut diamond surmounted clasp. Initially, a seven strand pearl necklace consisting of 300 to 350 pieces of pearls exhibiting excellent quality, and is still considered as one of the most important necklaces made from natural pearls—this vintage necklace dated back to the Mughal era.

Four strand black saltwater pearl necklace

Sold at Christie's with a whopping price of 5,093,000 million USD. Composed of two hundred eighty-nine pieces of natural gray and brown pearls with sizes ranging from 12.65 to 4.90 millimeters. The four-strand pearl necklace also highlights a 3.03-carat cushion cut diamond encrusted on a silver-topped gold. 

Duchess of Windsor pearls

Calvin Klein bought the pearl necklace for his wife, Kelly. The necklace is composed of twenty-eight pieces of natural pearls with sizes ranging from 16.3 to 9.2 millimeters. Equipped with an oval-shaped shaped surmounted by a pair of emerald-cut diamonds. The necklace is set with an 18.4 millimeters natural pearl drop pendant fastened under a diamond-encrusted cap. It was sole at Sotheby's, amounting to 4.825 million USD.

To help you get your creative juices flowing, here are 100 examples of unique wedding vows that you can use as inspiration in writing your own vows to your future spouse.

Classic Wedding Vows

You can never go wrong with a classic, and wedding vows are no exception. Classic wedding vows usually include all or some of the seven promises of a marriage, or some of their variations. Here are some of the best classic wedding vows that have marked the beginning of wonderful marriages all over the world.

One True Love

You are my one true love and nothing makes me happier than to marry you today. I am deeply grateful that you have accepted me into your life. You have shown me love, brought me joy and turned me into a better person. I promise to hold your hand and wipe your tears, support your dreams and share in your joys, listen to your woes and offer you advice. From this day forward, all that I have is yours and all that I am is because of you.

What I Can Promise

I can’t promise you the universe because it is not mine to give, but I promise you that everything I have is yours. I can’t promise you forever, but I promise to dedicate every second of my life to you. I can’t promise you material wealth but I promise that you will be rich in love and happiness. I can’t promise that we won’t have any problems but I promise to protect you and support you through any storm. I promise to love you, cherish you, respect you, ask forgiveness if I hurt you, and be faithful to you until my very last breath.

Variation of the Classic Wedding Vow

From this day forward, I vow to love you fiercely every single day of our lives. I will stand by you in good times and in bad times, in sickness as well as in health, for richer and for poorer. I will do everything I can to be worthy of your love. I will put you first in all matters. After today, I will be your wife/husband and that makes you the happiest person in the world. But I will also still be your friend, your confidant, your number one fan, your shoulder to cry on and your true and faithful lover for the rest of my life.

Variation of the Classic Wedding Vow

I, (the name of the bride), take you, (the name of the groom), to be my wife and my partner for life. I promise to accept you completely and cherish all that you are and all that you will be. I will be honest, grateful, supportive and loyal until my last breath. I promise to put you first and to forsake all others whenever I have to make a choice. Through the good and the bad, in sickness as well as in health, for richer and for poorer, I will love you all the way to eternity.

Promise of Happiness

We have done well together so far and now that we are married, I promise to keep on making you happy, both in small ways and big ways, every day for the rest of our life. There will be some low points from time to time but I promise we will make it through every storm. I will inspire you to be the best you can be, as I know you will inspire me to do the same. Together we will live in joy, happiness and unconditional love, all throughout the rest of our life.

Can’t Wait to Spend the Rest of My Life with You

It’s been 4 years since we met and never would I have imagined then that we are going to end up a married couple. But a lot has happened since then and today, I can’t think of spending a day of my life without you by my side. We have gone on so many adventures and overcome so many challenges. I am very happy at the way we support and uplift each other and push each other to be better. You are the love of my life and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you.

Open Heart and Open Mind

With an open heart and an open mind, it is my privilege and honor to accept you into my life as my beloved wife. I love you for everything that you are, and that includes all your strengths and flaws. I have always believed in you as a person and I have faith that we will make a great married couple together. I am eternally grateful that our paths have crossed and that I am now about to be yours and you are going to be mine, for the rest of our lives.

Give Myself to You

On this sacred day, I promise to give myself to you and to always be loving and faithful. I vow to make you and our future family my priority at all times, before anyone else including myself. I promise to be by your side in sickness as well as in health, and throughout all the good and bad that life may bring. I will hold your hand and walk with you throughout the entire journey of our married life. You will never be alone because you have me, just as I know I have you, until the last day of our life.

True Love of a Lifetime

Not everyone is given a chance to find the true love of their life and so I am indeed thankful that I have found you in this lifetime. Right from the beginning, I knew that we were meant to be inseparable. Being with you always made me happy and now that we are about to become a married couple, that makes me the happiest and luckiest person in the world. I will cherish every moment that I have been blessed to spend with you and love you with an unwavering commitment for the rest of our lives.

My Heart’s Desire

When people used to ask me what my type was, I never quite knew what to answer. But from the first time I saw you, I knew that you were my heart’s only desire. You make me feel important and loved. You make me alive in ways I never felt before. You inspire me to become a better person every day. There is nothing more that I want than to be with you, love you, and cherish you for the rest of my life.

For Him Wedding Vows

In many weddings, all eyes are usually on the bride as she is considered to be the star of the show. But for the bride, her eyes are only focused on her future husband. Here are some of the best wedding vows for him that will make even the toughest groom become emotional.

More than Blessed

I began writing my wedding vow to you since the day we got engaged. I thought I had it perfect until last week. Then I got to see a whole new side of you that made me even more certain that I made the right decision in choosing you. Through all the last-minute decisions we had to make and the bride-zilla tantrums you had to endure, you stayed calm and supportive and loving. With you by my side, I know that I can get through anything. I’m not sure I deserve you but I am more than blessed to have you as my husband.

Richest Woman

You always say that you want me to have the best of everything – a beautiful house, a nice car, and just about anything that a girl could possibly want. I know you want to make me happy and I see and appreciate how you make the most valiant efforts to do so. But you don’t have to try so hard because you already make me the happiest woman just by being with you. I am already the richest woman in the world because I have you in my life.

Soulmate

I used to scoff at the idea of a soulmate and a true love. But then I met you and everything changed. It still amazes me to this day how you can have a heart so filled with love not just for me but also for the boys. They look at you with so much love and respect and I am eternally grateful that you have decided to take on the job of fatherhood without hesitation. I am the luckiest woman to have you and I promise to love and cherish you for the rest of my life.

Best Friends

We started out as playmates then became best buddies and confidants. You became the shoulder that I can cry on, my rock through the difficult times, and the one true love of my life. You have seen my lowest days and have been there to share the greatest joys. It still feels surreal that today my best friend is going to become my husband. I am beyond blessed and I promise to give my all in loving you and continuing to be a better person because of you as we start a new life as one.

Friend, Lover and Husband

On this day, you are no longer just my friend and lover but my husband. I am beyond thrilled that we are starting a long, happy life together filled with love and great moments. There will be ups and downs and I promise to be by your side through all of them. We will celebrate each success and overcome each failure as one. Together, we will build a life of hope, joy and love. I promise to put your first at all times and love you with every beat of my heart for the rest of my life.

So Much More Than a Husband

From this day on, you will be my husband and I will be your wife. But I will also be so much more. I will be your best friend through the good and bad times. I will be your support system when you are feeling low. I will be your nurse when you need care. I will be your number one fan who will cheer you on towards your dreams. I will deeply appreciate it if you do the same for me, but I will forgive you if you don’t. I will keep on loving you more and more every single day for the rest of our days.

Started as a Simple Crush

It started as a simple crush and I would have given everything for you to notice me and say hi. But love and fate definitely work in mysterious ways and look at where we are now. At the brink of starting a new chapter of our lives together, I am extremely blessed to have found you and even more that you have chosen to spend the rest of your life with me. You are the best husband a girl could ever want and I could wish for nothing else. I promise to love you as much as my heart can love, to bear the children that we will raise together, and to be yours for eternity.

Two Puzzle Pieces

Out of the billions of people on the planet, it constantly amazes me how I managed to not only find the best one, but end up marrying him as well! It’s uncanny how we complement each other perfectly, locking together like two pieces of a jigsaw puzzle that will only fit with each other. I must have done something really good in my past life to deserve having you as my husband. I will work hard to stay worthy of your love and keep on giving you unwavering love and support, as you always do for me. I promise to love you and care for you in all the ways I know how, for as long as we both shall live.

Unconditional Support

Ever since I can remember, you have given me unconditional support throughout all the crazy dreams and ideas that I have had. You never question my sanity but are always there to support me whenever I need it. For that, I love you from the bottom of my heart. I know that I can depend on you for anything. You are always there for everything I need, even during the times that I didn’t even know I was in need. Thank you for all your love and support and I promise that I will give you the same kind of unconditional devotion in our entire life as husband and wife.

Avowing My Love

I, (the name of the groom), avow my love for you, (the name of the bride), as I receive you into my life as my husband. You are the kindest, most thoughtful and smartest man that I have had the pleasure of knowing. I promise to always cherish you and respect you every day for the rest of our lives. I promise to always do my share in making our marriage work, to ask for forgiveness if I hurt you, and to forgive if you hurt me. Together we will build a wonderful life as a married couple and face the future as one.

For Her Wedding Vows

Most men are not very vocal about their feelings so it’s only natural that a groom might find it a challenge to write his wedding vows for his future wife. Here are some examples that would make your bride fall in love with you even more.

Best Decision

After years of knowing each other, months of being engaged, and the last two weeks scrambling over last minute wedding preparations, I am more than convinced that asking you to marry me is the best decision I have ever made. You constantly amaze me with your kindness, patience, wisdom and positivity. I am the luckiest man alive to have you as my wife and I promise to love, honor and cherish you every single day for the rest of my life.

Promises

I may not be the best husband in the world but I promise to always be the best husband that I can be to you. I promise to love and respect you for who you are and to uphold your freedom in making your own individual choices. I promise to support you in your dreams, celebrate your triumphs and comfort you in failure. I promise to provide for your needs and to strive for your happiness for the rest of our days together.

Proudest Moment

Standing beside you here today is the proudest moment of my life. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that one day I will be marrying the most beautiful girl on the planet, who also has the purest heart, the most brilliant mind, and the gentlest spirit. I have no doubt that you will be the best wife anyone could ask for and a wonderful mother to our future children. From this moment until death do us part, I will dedicate my life to honoring you, caring for you, and loving you with every fiber of my being.

Love That Keeps Growing

I love you with my whole heart today, and I will love you more tomorrow, and I will keep on loving you more and more every day of our lives, until death do us part. I promise to love you in every way possible, through all the good and bad times that come our way, with a passion matched only by my commitment to honor and respect you as a woman, as an equal, and as my one and only wife.

Finding Our Way Back to Each Other

On this day, it would be nice to promise you that we will create a perfect life together, with nothing but happiness and love, gorgeous children and a beautiful home. But no marriage is perfect. I can’t promise that we won’t fight and that there won’t be problems along the way. But what I promise you is that no matter what challenges or difficulties come our way, our love will prevail. We will always find our way back to each other because we belong together until the end of our days.

I Choose You

We have both been through a lot in life and it took us a while to find each other. What started out as friendship quickly blossomed into a strong, loving and supportive relationship. Today, I wish to thank you for accepting and loving not only me but also my family. I promise to give you unconditional love and to keep the sparks of our love burning throughout the years. I chose you then, I choose you today, and I will choose you above all else every day until death do us part.

From Now Until Forever

From now until forever, I promise to love you and to be faithful and to stand by your side. Through the good times and the bad, you can expect me to be there holding your hand, supporting you and giving you protection when you need it. From now until forever, I will serve you in all the ways possible and put you and your needs above all else, including myself. I will love you more as each day passes until the sun stops shining and the world stops spinning. I promise to be your faithful and loving husband from now until forever.

You’ll Never Be Alone

I promise that I will never leave you and that I will always be by your side through thick and thin. I promise that I will never take you for granted and that I will put you first in all the decisions I will make from this day forward. I promise that you will never be alone and that I will always be by your side. Together, we will weather the toughest storms and celebrate the most joyful triumphs. I promise that starting today, the two of us will be as one, united in an undying love for the rest of our lives.

I Give Myself to You

Today is the day that I give myself to you as your husband. As I take your hand in marriage, I pledge my undying love to you that will keep on growing stronger and stronger every day. I can’t wait to wake up every morning by your side and to live each day of my life by your side. I promise to give you the highest priority at all times, above myself and everyone else. I give myself to you along with everything that I have and everything that I am, today and all the days of our lives.

Luckiest Man 

You are the only person in the world who knows me completely, including my deepest darkest secrets, and you still agreed to marry me. For that reason alone, I am already truly blessed. I still need to pinch myself to be sure that this is real and that you are indeed going to be my wife and I am going to be your husband. I vow to work hard to be worthy of the position. You are my best friend and true love, and I am the luckiest man to be marrying you.

Romantic Wedding Vows

Weddings are obviously romantic occasions and what could be a more romantic part of the ceremony than the exchanging of the wedding vows? When creating your own wedding vow to your future spouse, the idea is to express your lifelong commitment to them and to declare your promise of loving them and making them happy for the rest of your lives together. Here are some very romantic wedding vow examples that you can take inspiration from.

My Everything

I know I don’t own you but I call you mine because you are my everything. You are my world, my life, my sun and my moon, my forever and my one true love. I never knew that love like this could exist until the day I met you. And now that I have found you, I intend to hold on and never let go. You have given me more love than I have ever known in my life and I promise to be worthy of that love. I love you and I always will until my last breath.

Unconditional Love

I am far from perfect and for that, I am all the more grateful for your acceptance and love. Standing here today, I feel a mixture of pride and joy and a huge amount of luck that of all the people in the world, you have chosen me to marry and spend the rest of your life with. I don't have much to offer but I promise to give you my unconditional love in all the ways possible, and to strive to always be the kind of partner that you deserve and nothing less.

Started Out as Friends

From the first day, I saw you, you held me captive with your enticing eyes and winsome smile. You magnetized me further with your warm and sincere personality. I am very happy that we started out as friends. We got to know and understand one another on a deeper level, and I knew then that what we have is so much more than a shallow and fleeting attraction. I will love you through the good and bad, as I know you will love me. You are the best friend I have ever had and I am more than blessed for the gift of marrying you.

Fairy Tale with a Happy Ending

I used to be a skeptic about love and thought that happy endings only happen in movies and fairy tales. But you came along and gave me my own fairy tale with a happy ending. From being a cynic, I became a hopeless romantic. With you around, everything in my life became immersed in beauty, hope, joy and love. But as I marry you today, this is not yet our happy ending. It will be a joyous beginning to the new chapter of our life as a married couple, and I couldn’t be happier to be your bride.

Amazing

One of my favorite things about you is that you don't realize just how amazing you are. You have touched so many people's lives with your kind words and thoughtful gestures that come so naturally that you don't even give it a second thought. Each day that I have known you, you become even more amazing in my eyes and for that, I just keep on loving you more and more. It is my honor to spend the rest of my life with you and to call you my husband/wife.

Person I Want to Spend My Life with

You have been my best friend for the longest time ever. You are the only person that I want to spend the rest of my life with. I promise to support you through all your dreams and endeavors. I promise to stand by you in good health and take care of you in sickness. I promise to love you unconditionally for worse and better, for poorer and for richer. From this day forward, I promise to love you and be faithful to you for as long as I live.

Partner for Life

As we begin our marriage today, I swear to you that I will love you and cherish you every day until our last. I promise to encourage you in your aspirations and to give you advice when you need it. Together, we will celebrate each success that we have and work together to recover from each failure. Every day, I will work hard to keep the spark of our marriage alive. I will not only be your spouse but also your best friend, lover, adviser, confidant and partner for life.

A Rare Blessing

They say true love comes when you least expect it. When I first looked into your eyes, I knew you were the one. It’s hard to explain the feeling but I knew right there and then that I was ready to spend the rest of my life with you. A love like this is a rare blessing and I am very grateful to have been blessed. I promise to take care of you, to put you first at all times, and to love you to the ends of the earth. From the first moment till now and all the way to forever, I will be yours completely.

Love and Cherish You Forever

As I look into your eyes today and hold your hand in front of our families and friends, I vow to love you forever and to cherish you to the end of our lives. I will look into your eyes with love and tenderness and hold your hand with passion until we are old and gray. You will never be alone through the good times and the bad for I will always be here for you and with you. In sickness as well as in health, for richer and poorer, I will love you as I loved you then and will keep on loving you more every day for as long as we live.

Lifelong Partner

I take your hand today in marriage and accept you as my lifelong partner. I promise to always be honest with you, to communicate openly and to listen attentively. I promise to keep you safe and protected in times of distress and to share your joy in times of triumph and success. I promise to you my unconditional love, support, faith, respect and devotion as we begin our lives together as a married couple.

Funny Wedding Vows

While many people stick to classic weddings, some couples prefer to start their married life on a lighter note by exchanging funny wedding vows to each other. This is actually a wonderful way to relieve some of the pressure on the couple and it is also a great way to entertain the guests and make the ceremony so much more memorable and light-hearted. It’s also effective for keeping tears at bay that might otherwise ruin perfectly good mascara.

When writing your funny wedding vows, it’s also very important that you don’t go beyond what is acceptable. Incorporating humor in the light things is fine but hitting below the belt and embarrassing your future spouse on sensitive issues is most definitely not alright.

The following funny wedding vow examples are infused with some sense of humor but they are no less romantic and filled with love. You can read through them to get some inspiration but you will quickly see that it’s actually not hard to write your own funny wedding vows, simply by adding some light humor into your promises of love and commitment.

Shopaholic Wife

I, (the name of the groom), take you, (the name of the bride), to be my lawful and wedded husband, to have as well as hold from this very day forward, for worse and better, for poorer and richer, and for even poorer especially after I max out our credit cards after I go binge shopping for clothes that you will return to the store if they do not compliment my figure or are in the wrong color, also in sickness as well as in health, to love as well as to cherish, until death do us part.

Bathroom Chores

You are the love of my life and I promise to do everything that I can to keep you happy and make you feel loved. Because of this, I will do my best to remember to put down the toilet seat when I am done. I also promise to replace the roll of toilet paper if I use it all up. I will even remove the hair clogging up the drain in the shower even though I am bald and none of it is mine. These promises all show how much I love you and the great lengths I will go to in order to prove it.

Love You like Coffee

With our family and friends as our witness, I happily and proudly receive you into my life as my husband. I vow to love you as much as coffee and my Games of Thrones book collection. I promise that I will never coerce you into binge-watching old Gray’s Anatomy episodes and that I will try to understand football so I can cheer with you as you watch the games. I promise to stay quiet and keep the curtains closed when you have a hangover. And through it all, I promise to cherish you and stay faithful to you for the rest of our lives.

Growing Old Together

Other young couples make grand promises to each other, not realizing that many of those promises are too idealistic to keep. While my love for you is as unconditional and as pure as it can be, my promises to you are a little more realistic. I would be perfectly happy if we could just grow old together. I promise to appreciate your beauty through the wrinkles and gray hair and saggy bosom. I promise not to laugh at you while you look for the glasses that are sitting on your head. I will even change your diapers, after you help change mine. A lifetime with you is all I want, I couldn't ask for anything more.

Friends T-shirt

In the years that we have known each other, I have told you how much I love you hundreds of times, sometimes several times in a day. I have already promised to love you until I die and to honor you and respect you and all that. But today, I want to add that I love you more than my Friends t-shirt signed by all the cast members. I also promise to not force you into watching their old episodes unless you feel like it. I am absolutely delirious about becoming your wife and I can’t wait another moment until I can call you my husband.

Bride’s Funny Wedding Vow

I promise to love you every day for the rest of my life. I promise to cherish you, respect you, and honor you. I think I don’t have to obey you so I’ll just leave that promise for the dog. But I will make up for it by promising to try and learn how to change a flat tire and also to check the oil on my car. I will even learn the names of the players of your favorite basketball team and cheer with you when they score a basket and get furious with you when the referee makes a bad call. Oh and I promise to make your favorite snacks for the game and eat them with you as well. I love you with every beat of my heart and it is my utmost joy to spend the rest of my life with you.

Groom’s Funny Wedding Vow

You are the most beautiful woman in the world and I am the luckiest man to be marrying you. As my way of showing my gratitude for my immense good fortune, I promise to love you unconditionally and to stay faithful to you for the rest of our lives. I promise to be a good provider to you and our future children. I promise to put my dirty clothes into the hamper and to take out the garbage without being told. I will squeeze the toothpaste tube the right way and will even put the toilet seat down when I'm done. I also promise to remember your birthday and our anniversary each year. I love you and I can't wait to spend forever with you.

Protect You from Spiders

In front of our family and friends today, and with the blessing of God, I take you as my beloved husband. I vow to love and cherish you for better or for worse, for poorer and for richer, in sickness as well as in health. I vow to comfort you in times of sadness, support you in the face of challenges, and protect you whenever a spider crawls into the room. I promise to get rid of it quickly so that you don’t end up screaming like you always do when it crawls up your leg. I love you and I promise that I am yours for the rest of my life.

Wrinkles, Haircuts and Shopping

I take you today as my lawful wedded wife, and I couldn’t be more thrilled because I am the luckiest man to be marrying my best friend. I promise to love and cherish you all the days of our lives, even when we start to get wrinkles, gray hair, and unwanted pockets of flab on random areas of our bodies. I promise to compliment you every time you get a new haircut. I promise to pretend not to notice when Amazon deliveries arrive more and more frequently at our doorstep. I will love you through anything and everything and promise to find you gorgeous even when you are in granny panties.

BTS and TikTok

I take you today as my lawful wife, and I promise to love you dearly and fiercely, despite your obsession with BTS and K-Pop music even if you don’t understand a single word in Korean. I promise to watch and like all your TikTok videos but I will not promise to participate in them. I promise to apologize if I do something terrible to you in your dream that I am not even accountable for, just so that you won’t get mad at me. That’s how much I love you today and I will keep on loving you more and more in the years to come until the very last day of my life.

Traditional Wedding Vows

There used to be strict rules when it came to wedding vows, regardless of the culture or religion. But these days, the officiating entities have become more lenient, leading to the blossoming of poetic and creative wedding vows. Still, many couples prefer to stick to the traditional wedding vows that are more solemn and considered by many to be more sacred.

Here are some of the traditional wedding vows that you can choose from, most of which are also variations from the standard templates used in many formal wedding ceremonies around the world.

From This Moment

I have been waiting for this day for a very long time because today is the day that I can finally be completely yours and you can be completely mine. I promise that from this moment, I will always be there for you in any way that you need me. I will give anything to make you happy and to support you and to care for you. I swear that I will love you and only you from this moment until my very last breath.

I Belong by Your Side

I have met many people and been to many countries but the only place I truly belong is by your side. My heart has found its home in you. You have captured my wandering spirit and tamed my wild heart. I have traveled far and wide, not knowing that I already have everything I need when I am beside you. No matter where the winds take me, I now have a place to come home to, and that is with you.

Because of You

It’s because of you that I wake up with joy each morning, for I am eager to spend every waking moment with you. It’s because of you that I believe in love, because you showed me a love that’s more powerful than anything I’ve ever seen before. It’s because of you that I strive to be a better person, for I want to make you happy. Today I pledge myself to you as your partner for life, and I promise to love you with every beat of my heart.

Forevermore

I look at you now and still can’t believe that you are finally going to be mine and that I am going to be yours forevermore. I have dreamed of this moment for so long and now that it has finally come true, I am beyond grateful and beyond blessed. There is no one in the world that can compare to you. You are everything I need in my life and I promise to cherish you for as long as I live. Forevermore is a very long time and that is how long I plan on loving you.

Love without Bounds

I love you today as I have loved you for a long time now, and I will continue loving you all the way to eternity. My love for you knows no bounds and I vow to prove it to you in small ways and big ways, every day that we are married. My love will never fade over time. As sure as the sun rises every morning, I will wake up each day with even more love for you than yesterday. Life is short and I promise to spend every second that I have been granted on this earth for loving you and making you happy.

Partner for the Rest of My Life

Today, amidst our family and friends who love us and share in our joy, I choose you, (name), to be my partner for the rest of my life. I am blessed, honored and eternally grateful for the gift of spending the rest of my life as your partner. In every way that I can, I promise to be your inspiration and support. More importantly, I promise to love you for better and for worse, in sickness as well as in health, for richer and for poorer, for the rest of our days.

Where You Are is Where My Heart Is

You are the reason for everything that I am and everything that I do. You turn my weaknesses into strengths, and make my dreams a reality. Right here and right now, I promise that my life will now be yours forevermore. Your dreams are going to be my dreams, and your sorrows will be my sorrows. Fate might take me to different places but I know that I will always come home to you. Where you are is where my heart is and where I am supposed to be. I have found my home in you and I plan on staying for the rest of my life.

Choose You Every Single Day

Today, I will take you to be my spouse. With God as my witness, along with our families and friends, I promise to choose you every single day for the rest of my life. I promise to laugh with you, cry with you, grow old with you and build a family with you. I will honor you and respect you. I will love everything about you that I already know and everything that I will get to know in the years to come. I give you my hand in marriage. I give you my unconditional love. I give you all of me, today and for the rest of my days.

Bind Myself to You in Marriage

I, (the name of the bride or groom), take you, (the name of the bride or groom), to be my wife/husband, my best friend, my partner in crime, and my lover for life. Together, I promise that we shall overcome all problems and woes that life might throw our way, and we shall rejoice in every good thing that we are blessed with. I promise you my unwavering commitment and constant love. With these vows and all the unspoken words in my heart, I bind myself to you in marriage until my very last breath.

Love You More Than Myself

I love the person that you are today and the person that you will become in the future. I will always listen attentively and communicate with an open mind and an open heart. I will give you advice and learn from your wisdom. I will give you my support and accept the support that you give me. Together, we will revel in our successes and grieve our losses, then uplift each other to grow and move forward. I will give you my whole being and love you more than myself, starting today until the rest of our life.

Orthodox Wedding Vows

One of the trademarks of an orthodox wedding vow is that it typically includes the words love, honor and respect. It is not a requirement but the religion places high value on these three virtues, particularly on honor. It is also notable that most Greek and Eastern Orthodox weddings are more focused on the actual ceremony and the tradition that it involves, instead of the recitation of vows. As a matter of fact, many Greek orthodox weddings, in particular, do not even include the recitation of the vows.

Not only is the emphasis on the rituals but some common wedding rituals are even performed three times. For instance, the rings are passed between the bride and the groom three times. The couple is also led by the priest three times around the altar.

The repetitions are supposed to represent the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, or the Holy Trinity. It is also said that this is the origin of the popular saying, “third time’s the charm” as it is supposed to bring good luck for the newlywed and the marriage in general.

In spite of this focusing on the rituals, exchanging vows in an orthodox wedding is still possible and perfectly acceptable. For the couples that want to share promises to each other during the wedding, many of them typically do so in a separate moment after the wedding ceremony or during the reception.

Greek Orthodox Wedding Vow Example

I, (the name of the bride or groom), take you, (the name of the bride or groom), as my wedded wife/husband and I promise you love, honor and respect. I promise to be faithful to you at all times and to never forsake you until the day that death parts us. So help me God, in the Holy Trinity and all the Saints.

Blessed by God

(Name), with Christ as my witness and in the presence of our loved ones, I take you to be my lawful wedded wife/husband, to live as one in the sacred relationship of marriage blessed by God. I pledge to you my unwavering love and complete support. I promise to respect and honor you, forsaking all others, and to be only yours for the rest of my life.

With God as My Witness

With God as my witness, I promise to protect you, provide for you, support your endeavors, and fulfill your desires. I promise to keep God at the center of our relationship so that our love will grow steadfast through the years of our marriage. I know I must have done something really good to deserve having you in my life. Every day, I will work hard to be worthy of your love and devotion. I promise to love, respect, honor, and cherish you until my very last breath.

Perfectly Imperfect Love

I am a self-admitted hopeless romantic who has always dreamed of finding that person who will love me and whom I will love for the rest of my life. And wouldn’t you know it, you came along. It hasn’t been a perfect relationship, nor will it ever be. But I love that we can agree to disagree and that we resolve all our problems without pride and that we always forgive with a humble heart. I promise you now to continue loving you and to continue accepting your love, as we take our perfectly imperfect love and enter the sacred union of marriage with Christ at the center. For all my days and for all of eternity, I will be yours completely.

To Serve Christ as Husband and Wife

I love you with all my heart. For the longest time, it has been my fervent wish to marry you so we can serve Christ as husband and wife. Today, that wish is coming true and I welcome it with gratitude and joy. In the life that we are going to have together, there will be challenges and obstacles but I promise to hold your hand every step of the way. We will overcome all these trials through the teachings of Christ. With full commitment, I promise to love you and honor you and to stay faithful no matter what. Together, we are going to build a family and a home that is filled with love and faith and the glory of God.

Blessed and Chosen

I am blessed and grateful that you have chosen me today to become your partner in marriage and in life. In the same way, I have also chosen you then, as I choose you now and as I will choose you every day for the rest of my life. It gives me extreme joy to spend forever with you. You make me strive to be a better person. In our sacred union, I promise that we will keep on growing together in Christ and that our lives will be filled with laughter, love and faith. Most importantly, I promise to continue choosing you and to be worthy that you have chosen me.

To Love You More Than I Love Myself

For years, you have been my closest friend, my confidante, my wingman, my partner in crime, and the only person who knows me inside out. Today, you take on a new role as that of my husband. Aside from being dashingly handsome, you are also smart, kind, generous, compassionate, attentive and loving, and I am more than lucky to be the woman that gets to marry you. In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, I solemnly vow to love you more than I love myself, to support and care for you, to cherish and honor you, every day for the rest of our lives.

Traditional Russian Orthodox Wedding Vow

So help me God, one in the Holy Trinity and all the Saints, I take you today as my wife/husband. I accept you in your entirety, loving all the parts that I already know and trusting that I will love the rest of you that I have yet to know. I promise to honor your integrity and to trust in the unconditional love that you have declared for me, throughout the good and bad times that life may bring. I promise to give you support during all the times that you need it and to ask for your support when I need it. From this day onwards, I choose you as the man/woman that I wish to spend forever with.

Forever Lover and Lifetime Companion

As I hold your hand and as we stand in front of God, I vow to be your forever lover, your lifetime companion, and your best friend for all time. I promise to be an equal partner in parenthood, your most honest critic and your greatest fan. I promise to be your partner in crime, your travel buddy, your mentor, your adviser, and your support crew. All this I swear to you in all solemnity and with full commitment, in a vow with a lifetime of validity.

I Offer You My Heart

On this holiest day, with Christ as my witness, I offer you my heart and all the love that it is capable of giving. I promise you that I will take care of your heart as gently as I know you will take care of mine. I will always hold your hand and stay by your side as we go on the journey of marriage. Together we will live, learn, love and honor each other every day for the rest of our life.

Celtic Wedding Vows

Celtic wedding vows are some of the most poetic and romantic in history, and have been very popular for centuries, long before the contemporary wedding vows came to be. These vows are a great way to pay homage to a couple’s Irish, Welsh or Scottish roots but they can also be used by anyone who appreciates Celtic poetry. Most of these vows include some variation of the popular lines that have been passed down from generation to generation.

Also, in addition to the distinct poetic quality of the vows, Celtic weddings are unique for their music. Bagpipes are typically played in Viking weddings by players dressed in the traditional kilts with plaid patterns, which incidentally are prepared by the groom and the wedding party.

Marriage of Equals

I do not ask to own you nor will I be owned, for we belong to ourselves. I do not ask to command you nor will I be commanded, for we are free persons. But I will give you everything that I own and I will serve you in all the ways that I can. I promise that yours is the only name I shall call at night and that yours are the only eyes I will smile into in the morning. I will live with you and for you in a marriage of equals until my very last day.

Traditional Celtic Wedding Vow

I pledge to you the first cut of my meat as well as the first sip of my wine.

From this day on, I will cry out only your name in the night and smile only into your eyes in the morning. I pledge to have your back like you have mine and to protect you from grievous words from anyone. I pledge that no stranger shall hear my grievances for our marriage is sacred. Above all else, I pledge to love, honor and cherish you throughout this lifetime and all lifetimes after.

One True Love of My Life

I look at your eyes and I see stars in the night sky. I look at your smile and I see the bright morning sun. I see your story in every person I meet. I see your reflection in every place I go. I vow not to let any evil befall you. I will protect you all the way to the highest mountain and into the deepest trenches of the sea. You are my sunshine, my music, my core, and the one true love of my life.

Blood of My Blood

You are the blood of my blood, bone of my bone. I give you my body, that we might be one. I give you my spirit, until our life is done. I shall not seek to change you in any way. I shall respect you, your beliefs, your people, and your ways as I respect myself. I shall honor you above all else and if we have arguments, we will keep it to ourselves and not tell strangers our grievances.

Sacred Vow

On this day, I pledge to you in peace and love that I will stand with you as your wife/husband for the rest of my life. Each day that we are married, I promise that we will stand heart to heart and hand in hand. Nothing will break our Sacred Vow as it is heard and confirmed by the Great Spirit and it will hold us together from today and for all the rest of our days.

I Will Keep on Loving You

For as long as there is music in the world, for as long as I hear the melody singing in my heart, I will keep on loving you. For as long as my mind is capable of thinking, for as long as my heart is capable of loving, I will keep on cherishing you. I cannot bear being apart from you for even a moment. Your name is the only name that I cry out in the night and your eyes are the only eyes I will smile into when I wake up in the morning. For as long as the world keeps spinning, for as long as there is love, I will keep on loving you.

Example of Traditional Celtic Vow of Bride and Groom

I take thee to be my wedded wife, to have as well as to hold from this day onward, for better and for worse, for poorer and for richer, for fairer and for fouler, in sickness as well as in health, to love as well as to cherish, until death do us part, according to the holy ordinance of God, and thereunto I plight you my troth.

I take thee to be my wedded husband lawfully, to have as well as to hold from this day onward, for better and for worse, for poorer and richer, in sickness as well as in health, to be bonny and buxom at the bed and board, to love as well as to cherish, until death do us part, according to the holy ordinance of God, and thereunto I plight you my troth.

Another Classic Celtic Wedding Vow

By the power that Christ brought from Heaven, may you love me. As the sun follows its course, may you follow me. As light to the eye, as bread to the hungry, as joy to the heart, may their presence be with me. Oh one that I love, until death comes to part us asunder.

Traditional Handfasting Vow

Blessed be this union with the gifts of the East.

Communication of the heart, mind, and body;

Fresh beginnings with the rising of each Sun.

The knowledge of the growth found in the sharing of silences.

Blessed be this union with the gifts of the South.

Warmth of hearth and home,

The heat of the heart’s passion

The light created by both to illuminate the darkest of times.

Blessed be this union with the gifts of the West.

The deep commitments of the lake,

The swift excitement of the river,

The refreshing cleansing of the rain,

The all-encompassing passion of the sea.

Blessed be this union with the gifts of the North

Firm foundation on which to build,

Fertility of the fields to enrich your lives,

A stable home to which you may always return.

Variation of the Handfasting Vow

Now the two of you are joined together with a rope that will not break so easily. Your hands are being bound together before you say your wedding vows to represent the lifetime unity of your two lives. As one, you shall grow in love and wisdom, you will have a marriage that is strong, and you will have a love that will endure this lifetime and many other lifetimes to come.

Catholic Wedding Vows

It is now very popular for couples to write their own wedding vows so that they can fully express everything that they want to say to their betrothed. But for Catholics, marriage is a very solemn union and is one of the holy sacraments of the church. As such, most couples do not feel the need to modify the vows, and the practice is actually not encouraged. Thus, there is not much variety in the Catholic wedding vows as you will see. Most of them retain the standard wording, with just a few modifications to reflect the personality and the preferences of the couple.

In some Catholic countries, however, the churches are more lenient and so couples are already allowed to write their own vows. What some modern-day Catholics do is to take a few minutes during the reception to say a few meaningful words to their new spouse, perhaps even some verses from the bible, as an addition to the customary vows that were pronounced during the actual wedding ceremony.

It is also customary in Catholic weddings that before the pronouncement of the vows, the priest or marriage officiant will ask the bride and groom three questions to confirm their intentions of entering into the sacrament of marriage.

1. “Have you come here freely and without reservation to give yourselves to each other in marriage?”
2. “Will you honor each other as man and wife for the rest of your lives?”
3. “Will you accept children lovingly from God, and bring them up according to the law of Christ and the Church?”

To each of these questions, both the bride and groom are expected to respond with “Yes” or “I will”. Afterwards, the ceremony will then proceed to the recitation of the vows, either in the standard format or in the words of the couple.

Standard Version of the Catholic Wedding Vow

Priest: Since it is your intention to enter into the covenant of Holy Matrimony, join your right hands, and declare your consent before God and his Church.

Groom: I, (the name of the groom), take you, (the name of the bride), to be my wife. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness as well as in health. I will love you and honor you all the days of my life.

Bride: I, (the name of the bride), take you, (the name of the groom), to be my husband. I promise to be faithful to you in good times and in bad, in sickness as well as in health, to love you and to honor you all the days of my life.

Traditional Catholic Wedding Vow

Groom: I, (the name of the groom), take you (the name of the bride) to be my lovely better half. I give you my promise to be true and devoted to you through all the good and the bad times, through good and poor health. With God’s blessing and under His watch, I swear to love, treasure and honor you for as long as I live.

Bride: I, (the name of the bride), take you (the name of the groom) to be my better half. I give you my promise to be encouraging and amorous to you through all the good and the bad times, through good and poor health. With God’s blessing and under His watch, I swear to love, respect and cherish you for as long as I live.

Traditional Catholic Wedding Vow with Response

Priest: Do you, (the name), take (the name), to be your wife? Do you promise to be true to her in good times and in bad, in sickness as well as in health? Will you love her and honor her all the days of your life?

Groom: I do.

Priest: Do you, (the name), take (the name), to be your husband? Do you promise to be true to him in good times and in bad, in sickness as well as in health? Will you love him and honor him all the days of your life?

Bride: I do.

Variant of Classic Catholic Wedding Vow

My beloved (name), in the presence of God, our families and our friends, it is with the utmost gratitude and the deepest joy that I take thee to be my wife/husband. I pledge to be faithful to you no matter what hardships and challenges might come our way in the years to come. I promise to love you and care for you in the best way that I can, through health and sickness, for as long as we both shall live.

Classic Roman Catholic Wedding Vow

I, (the name of the bride or groom), take you, (the name of the bride or groom), to be my wife/husband. I promise to stay true to you through the good and the bad times, in sickness as well as in health. I promise to honor you and to love you until the last day of my life. (name), wear this ring as a symbol of my love and faithfulness in the name of the Holy Trinity.

Gift from God

You are a God-given gift, the answer to my prayers to have someone who will love me and whom I will love for the rest of my life. I prayed for the right person to come along at the right time, and God gave me you, and I am extremely thankful every day because of you. You are the light in my universe, my better half, the reason for everything that I am and everything that I do. You are the best gift that I have received and I intend to treasure you and love you for as long as I live.

Better Version of Myself

In the presence of God, I whole-heartedly choose you as my partner for the rest of my life. You inspire me to become a better version of myself. You have shown me love that empowered me to do things I never thought I could. In return, I swear to love you with every fiber of my being, stay faithful to you every second of my life, and stand by your side through the good times and the bad. I promise to always put you ahead of anyone including myself. These are things I promise to do starting today, and all the way to the last day of my life.

God at the Center of Our Lives

As your partner for the rest of our lives, I promise to love you and work tirelessly to give you the happiness that you truly deserve. I promise to be generous, patient, and joyful in all the things that I do. I promise to be mindful in treating you with kindness and compassion at all times, for all the days that we are together and even when we are apart. I promise to keep God at the center of our lives and to do my part in making this marriage thrive. I promise to respect you and honor you on all the days of our marriage.

Yours until the End of Time

On this day, I take you into my life as my partner, my best friend, and my one true love. With every step of our journey in marriage, I will be by your side. I will give you comfort during the difficult times and I will cheer with you during the joyous moments. I will accept you completely for all that you are and for all that you are going to become in the years ahead. I will be yours and you will be mine until the end of time.

Gratitude for Each Day

I pledge to show my gratitude for each day that I am blessed to spend with you. Some days will be good and some will be bad. Some will be a breeze and some will be stormy. No matter what kinds of days life lays before us, I promise that we will go through each and every single one of them together. I promise to give you all the support, comfort, assistance, appreciation and care that you will ever need. Above all, I promise to love you throughout everything, and this is a promise that I say to you in front of God and all our family and friends.

Protestant Wedding Vows

Just like other religious wedding vows, there is a standard format that is followed in many Protestant weddings, as can be seen in the first example. However, it is acceptable to deviate a little bit so that the bride and groom can add their own personal messages to one another as they exchange wedding promises.

Traditional Protestant Wedding Vow

In the name of the God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, I take thee to be my wedded husband/wife. I vow to have and hold you from this day onward, for better and for worse, for poorer and for richer, in health and in sickness, to love, cherish, serve and honor, until the last breath of my life. This is my vow according to God’s holy ordinance, and thereto I plight thee my troth.

Traditional script for the exchange of rings: I offer you this ring as a representation of my unending love and devotion. With all that I am and all that I have, I honor you, in the name of God the Father, and God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

Christ-Centered Marriage

I, (the name of the bride or groom), wholeheartedly take you, (the name of the bride or groom), to be my one and only husband/wife. With a joyous heart I accept you into my life and just as Christ is to the church, I will be as faithful and loving to you as your husband from this day forward. I promise to lead you as Christ leads me and that we will live our lives together in love, faith and hope in God. In all our actions and throughout all our days, I promise to honor the guidance of Christ through the Word and by His Spirit. I pledge to you my undying love and complete devotion for the rest of our days.

A Love from God

I love you with a love so pure and selfless that I know it must only come from God. In becoming your husband, it is my fervent hope that we will spend the rest of our lives together in serving Christ and living his Word through our actions. I promise to be loving and faithful to you, and to always give you guidance and protection as Christ does to the church. For the rest of my life, I promise to be your faithful husband.

Example from the Protestant Wedding Sourcebook

In the presence of God and before our family and friends, I, (the name of the bride or groom), take you, (the name of the bride or groom), to be my wife/husband. All that I am I give to you, and all that I have I share with you. Whatever the future holds, I will love you and stand by you, as long as we both shall live. This is my solemn vow.

Marriage is a Lifetime Commitment

On this day, it is my honor and privilege to become your wife/husband, and I promise to be faithful to you until the last of my days. I fully understand that marriage is a lifetime commitment and I do not enter this relationship lightly. With the blessing of Christ and with the total commitment of my heart and mind, I promise to fulfill all my obligations to you as your lifelong partner. I will encourage and support you, understand your desires and comfort you through your sorrows. Together we will bear children and raise a God-centered family. I dedicate my entire being to you in this marriage and that is my solemn vow to you in the presence of God.

Before God and the Church

Today I take you as my faithful wedded husband. Before God and His Church, and in the presence of our dearest family and friends, I vow to love you and honor you in all the ways possible. I vow to be a faithful wife and to support you in all your endeavors. I vow to bear and raise your children in the spirit of Christ. I promise to care for you in sickness as well as in health, to stand by you for richer and for poorer, until death do us part.

Vow of a Faithful Wife

I, (the name of the groom), take thee, (the name of the bride), to be my husband, and before God and our family and loved ones, I vow to be a faithful wife. I promise to love you, respect you, comfort you, support you, forsake all else, and remain true to you for as long as I live. Everything that I have is now yours, and everything that I am is because of you. I will stand by you in poverty and in wealth, in sickness as well as in health, until the very last day of my life.

My Utmost Joy, Privilege and Blessing

It is my utmost joy to be married to you. In return for this privilege and blessing, I promise that I will stay faithful and true to you, and always tell you the truth in all things. I promise to honor and respect you at all times and in all ways. I promise to give you support and help whenever you need it without you having to ask. I promise to give you my complete trust and surrender. I promise to forgive you when you do wrong just as God has forgiven us, and also to ask for your forgiveness when I do wrong by you. I promise to strive to be better and to keep God at the center of our lives all the time, starting today and for as long as we live.

Nothing Short of a Miracle

It is nothing short of a miracle that you have chosen me to marry, out of all the people in the world, and for this I am infinitely blessed. I willingly and openly enter into this sacred union and take you as my spouse, knowing that the journey is not going to be perfect and that there will be bumps along the road. But I promise to let our love endure so that we can navigate all the difficulties and come out stronger than ever. I promise to keep God as the focus of our lives, and to love and honor you until forever in accordance with the teachings of Christ.

Welcome You into My Life

With the blessing of Christ and in front of our beloved friends and family, I fully welcome you into my life as my lawfully wedded wife/husband. I promise to give you a lifetime of companionship, unconditional love, overflowing support, and an abundance of respect. I promise to love you with pure intentions until the day that we both must leave this world.

Tips & Guides for Writing Wedding Vows

With all the examples that we have compiled, you probably already have an idea of what you want to say in your wedding vows and how you are going to say them. But before you begin writing, here are a few more tips and guides from wedding experts that you can follow so that you can create the best and most heartfelt wedding vows for your future spouse.

Start Writing Your Vows Early

A lot of people make the mistake of thinking that writing wedding vows will not take a long time, precisely because they are actually very short when completed. But when you actually get down to it and start trying to write, you will quickly discover that it is much harder than it seems. For most people, getting started is the hardest part but then, it doesn’t really get easy until you are done.

In order to avoid the panic of not getting your vows written on time, you can start in the weeks or even months before your wedding. This will give you plenty of time to lay out your thoughts carefully and to make necessary revisions if something does not sound right.

Read Wedding Vow Samples for Inspiration

This tip is especially useful if you have no idea how to begin or what to say. Your wedding vows should have your own personal touch and must come from your own experience and emotions, but reading other vows can get your creative juices flowing and help you get started on your own script. A quick search online will show you hundreds of unique wedding vows that you can use to pattern yours after, or simply to give you an idea of what to say.

Decide on a Style with Your Partner

As you can see in the examples above, there are many different styles of wedding vows that you can use in your ceremony. You can either use the traditional vows that are typical of many conventional religious ceremonies, or you can write your own wedding vows that express exactly what you are thinking and feeling. You should also decide between using a completely solemn vow or something with a sense of humor.

Some couples consult with each other on deciding the type of vows to use but there are also those that choose to keep their vows a secret from their partner until the day of the wedding. These are all important matters that you should discuss prior to actually writing the vows.

List Your Favorite Qualities about Your Partner

Think of the things that you like most about your partner, and about the kind of relationship that you have. What is it that attracted you to them in the first place? Why do you want to spend your life with them? What are the challenges that you have overcome together? How did your relationship change you as a person? Jot down all your thoughts because these are great things to include in your wedding vow.

Think of Promises to Make

You can narrow down the list further down the line but at this point, you can just write down all the promises that you want to make to your partner. It can be something general like promising to support them through thick and thin, or something more particular and light-hearted like promising to put down the toilet seat after using it. Don’t restrict yourself and just get the list going.

Avoid Using Clichés

The internet is rife with hundreds of great wedding vow ideas. Some of these are lines from movies and books, while others are taken from real wedding vows that other people have used in their ceremonies. There are also some good ones that sound very romantic and poetic, but they might not necessarily reflect your own thoughts and feelings.

Furthermore, they might already be overused and have already been heard by your audience multiple times. Even if they match what you want to say perfectly, they might not sound sincere if they are already considered to be wedding vow clichés. A little creativity will come in handy to change the popular wedding vows a bit so that you can make them entirely your own.

Skip Inside Jokes and Cryptic Messages

When writing your wedding vows, keep in mind that you will have an audience. You are including them as part of your wedding ceremony so it won't make sense if you use references in your wedding vow that they will not get. Also, it is advisable to keep your wedding vows wholesome. As a rule of thumb, imagine watching your wedding video 10 or 20 years from now. Make sure you don't include anything embarrassing or incriminating in your vows that you would regret seeing when you are a bit older.

Keep It Realistic

Many young couples write wedding vows that are extremely romantic, forgetting that life is not perfect. It would be better to include a mention of when things might not be as ideal as you hope and say something in your wedding vows on what you promise to do in such situations.

Mention the Future

On the day of your wedding, you are freshly in love and eager to spend the rest of your life together. But it won’t be an infinite honeymoon after the wedding is over. Surely, you plan to have an amazing time together in the future. Perhaps you want to build a family or travel the world together. List these plans down because they can be wonderful to add to your wedding vows.

Keep It Under Two Minutes

Long wedding vows tend to bore the audience so it is best to make it brief. For many couples, this is one of the most difficult parts. There are so many things that they want to promise their partner that they find it difficult to cut out some parts. If this is the case, the best thing to do is to identify the most important parts and just keep those. You can then write a letter to your partner where you can pour out everything else that your heart wants to say, then give this to them as a gift on your wedding day.

Practice Reading Your Vow Out Loud

This is actually necessary for the previous step, as you can time yourself to see how long your vow takes to read. But aside from confirming the length, reading your vow out loud will also help you identify potential stumbling blocks that your tongue might trip over during the actual wedding day. See if your script reads smoothly and listen to yourself as you speak. Some words might not sound right when spoken even if they look good on paper. By reading out loud, you will have the chance to change these words and make your vow better.

Check for Spelling and Grammar Errors

Aside from running Spellcheck on your wedding vows, it would be good to have a trusted friend proofread them for you. It can be embarrassing not just for you but also for your spouse if you proudly recite your vows at the altar, not knowing that it is riddled with grammatical errors.

Print a Clear Copy

A lot of brides and grooms have the intention of memorizing their wedding vows and reciting them flawlessly during the ceremony. However, nerves can easily set in especially on momentous events. There is a high probability that you will forget some (or even all!) the words of your vow when it is time to say them, even if you had no problem reciting them in your sleep before the wedding. Have multiple copies printed or write it manually if you have nice handwriting. Keep a copy for yourself and have a trusted person keep another copy just in case.

Helpful Guide Questions to Answer When Writing Your Wedding Vows

One of the most effective ways to deal with a mental block while trying to write your wedding vows is to answer some simple questions about your relationship and your partner. Here are some of the most helpful questions that you can use.

How did you feel when you first met your future spouse?

Maybe you started out as friends, or perhaps you didn’t really notice one another during that first meeting. Or maybe you knew right at the beginning that you will be spending the rest of your life together. Whatever the circumstances, this could be a good way to begin writing your wedding vows.

How did you finally fall in love?

Another very interesting part of a relationship is the point where friendship turned to love. Think of that moment when it struck you that you do love this person and talk about how you felt during that moment. The beginning of a love story is always a hit and the audience is definitely going to ooh and aah if you include yours in your vow.

What effect has your partner had on you as a person?

A lot of people talk about how their significant other has turned them into better people. You can take that cue then delve into more specific details of how they have changed you for the better.

How do you imagine your life to be after 20 years or 50 years?

Talk about what you expect your life to be with your partner in the future. This is a good part to be creative and fun, especially since the future has obviously not happened yet and you can say anything you imagine.

Are there parts of the traditional wedding vow that you can really relate to?

Even if you plan on writing your own personal wedding vows, it is perfectly alright to take some lines from the traditional format. In fact, it is usually a good idea to use some version of the standard vows because it preserves tradition and lends more solemnity to your promise.

Why have you decided to marry your partner?

Think of the reasons why you chose to marry your partner out of all the people in the world. The answer to this question can actually make up the main content of your wedding vows.

Is there something you are most excited about in being married?

You will definitely go through a lot of ups and downs during your marriage but there might be something that you are looking forward to the most. It can be something big like starting a family or something smaller like waking up next to your spouse every morning. This can turn into a teary or a funny moment in your vows, depending on what you write and how you write it.

Steps for Writing the Content of Your Wedding Vows

It can be a little bit intimidating to write your own wedding vows, but this is something that many couples today opt to do instead of using the standard templates used in a traditional ceremony or recommended by some religious sectors.

Customized wedding vows allow a couple to express their own thoughts and emotions more eloquently and freely than they can ever do with a standard template. We have already listed some helpful tips on how to write your wedding vows. Now, here are the basic steps that you should follow especially if you are at a loss on how to get started on your script.

1. Make notes of what you want to include in your wedding vow.

As mentioned earlier, jot down any idea that you might have that can be included in your wedding vow. These include things about your partner, things about your relationship, your plans for the future and of course, the promises that you want to make to your future spouse.

2. Organize your thoughts.

Wedding vows can take on any form but the ideal format follows a simple 4-part outline that begins with an affirmation of your love. Next, you would praise the good qualities of your bride or groom, then declare all the promises that you wish to make. End it with a final pledge that includes staying true to all that you have promised until death do you part.

3. Write the vows.

Using your notes and following the outline, you can now start the actual writing of your vow. Many people have a hard time getting started so it can be helpful to read other wedding vows so that you can be inspired. However, it is very important that you write from the heart. Remember that this is your wedding we are talking about and not anyone else’s so make sure that your vows are an accurate expression of your own intentions and promises to your future spouse.

4. Proofread what you have written.

Do not underestimate the importance of correct spelling and grammar, especially in something as important as your wedding vows. If you are not that confident in your own knowledge of the English language, you can always ask someone to check it for you.

5. Edit and revise.

Even if you have finished writing your wedding vows, it is a good idea to read them again and again lest you discover something that you need to change prior to the actual ceremony. If there is even the smallest detail in your vows that you think needs to be changed, by all means, do it. When you have finally completed your final draft, print it on a nice piece of paper then practice saying it out loud so that you won't find yourself stuttering or stumbling over complicated words when you finally recite your vow at the ceremony.

Determining the Length of Your Vows

Wedding vows really don’t have to be long. When spoken out loud, they usually last anywhere between 30 seconds and 2 minutes. The average vows last about 1 minute. This is the ideal length that allows you to say the most important things you want to say to your future husband or wife, while also keeping your guests from zoning out or getting bored.

Succinct and meaningful is the best way to go, unless you have a really interesting story to tell that is both relevant to your vows and entertaining for your audience. Otherwise, a vow that is too long will just be dragging unless you have a real gift for the spoken word and are able to hold the attention of your audience for that long.

To be safe, watch for the number of words while you are writing your vows. Keep it less than 200 and you probably won't exceed a minute even if you read it at a rather slower pace.

Writing Vows for Renewal of Marriage

In the last decade or so, it has become very popular for married couples to "get married" again in order to renew their vows. A marriage renewal is a perfect opportunity to reaffirm their promises to each other.

Typically done as part of the celebration of the 10th, 25th or 50th wedding anniversary, a vow renewal ceremony is pretty much like a first wedding but more intimate, with only a handful of guests. Couples can actually renew their vows at any time they wish, and there are no clear cut rules on how to write your renewal vows. If you have a major wedding anniversary coming up and are interested in how to renew wedding vows, here are some general guidelines that you might find helpful.

New versus Old

Unlike the wedding vows in the original ceremony, vows for the renewal of marriage are almost always written by the couple on their own. It is perfectly fine to use the same vows you used originally but it is much more recommended that you write new ones that are more fitting to your current situation.

Familiar References

These vows usually contain a lot of references to the life that the couple has already had together and the experiences that they have shared so far as a couple. It’s somehow like an evaluation of how your marriage has been so far, and you can talk about the changes that you both have gone through.

Sharing of Feelings

In a vow renewal, you can simply tell your spouse everything that is in your heart and why you want to marry them again. It’s also a good time to express gratitude and appreciation to your spouse for all that they have done so far.

Reaffirming of Your Love and Commitment

The best way to end your renewal vow is by telling your spouse how much you love them and by reaffirming your commitment to love and cherish them until the end of your days.

The 7 Promises of Marriage

In a marriage, couples usually make a multitude of promises to each other. Some of these are small, like promising to pick up the laundry after work. Some are bigger, like promising to quit smoking. But of all the promises that are made within a marriage, the ones that are mentioned in the vows during the wedding day hold the most weight and are considered to be the most sacred.

The traditional wedding vows include seven promises that a couple makes and intends to keep for a lifetime.

Promise #1: To have and to hold from this day forward

This is a promise of acceptance of the other person and their entire being, inclusive of all strengths and faults. It also professes the promise of loving one another regardless of how both people change over time as individuals.

Promise #2: For better and for worse

Good things and bad things are both going to happen over the course of a marriage. With this promise, a couple asserts their decision to stick with each other regardless of what events are going to transpire in the future.

Promise #3: For richer and for poorer

Money is one of the most common causes why couples quarrel and why relationships eventually fall apart. At the start of the wedding, the couple clearly avows that money will not be the cause of the marriage's demise.

Promise #4: In sickness and in health

Having to take care of a person on occasion is no biggie but when one spouse falls gravely ill for the long term, it can take a toll on the other person and ultimately on the marriage. This promise declares faithfulness despite the health condition of either spouse.

Promise #5: Forsaking all others

This promise means that once they are married, both spouses consider the other to be the most important person in their lives. When the time comes that they have to choose between their partner and a family member, a best friend, a boss, or anyone else, the partner would always have priority.

Promise #6: To love and to cherish

Couples are typically head over heels in love on their wedding day so it’s easy to make this promise, but it’s not always easy to keep. More than just physical attraction, loving and cherishing involves spiritual, mental and emotional bonding that grows over time.

Promise #7: Till death do us part

This is a commitment that both spouses make indicating that they will be loyal to their partner and to the marriage for the rest of their life. Obviously, it’s not that easy to keep this promise, which makes it all the more sacred.

Interesting Trivia about Wedding Vows

Couples have been reciting wedding vows for centuries but there are still a lot of interesting facts and stories about these sacred promises that most people are not aware of. Here are some of the most fascinating things that we have unearthed.

Who Invented the Original Wedding Vows?

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Cranmer, is credited for coming up with the wedding vows that are now considered to be the standard format across a lot of religions and cultures. It was originally published in the Book of Common Prayer, also by Cranmer.

Do Wedding Vows Exist in the Bible?

The bible does not contain wedding vows as we know them today but there are several passages and verses that couples can take from the bible in order to augment to the wedding vows that they have already written. For instance, the passage from Ephesians 5:25 addresses husbands and tells them why they should love their wives. Genesis 2:24 talks about how couples should forsake other people in favor of their partner.

Is the Word "Obey" Still Used in Wedding Vows?

For many of us, we perceive Goth as a fashion trend or a certain look. Black eyeliner and black clothes, death, rock emo, rebellious, and many more things we have heard before. Why is the cross symbol used in Goth fashion? Goth fashion and subculture are a part of history and trends that never died down even at this present time. With style come Goth accessories to complete the look and flair. Specifically now that Halloween is just around the bend. What is lovely about Goth fashion and jewelry is the drama it brings, its distinct looks that will never go unnoticed. However, what does Goth mean? What is Goth? Is it a culture, people, even architecture?

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3. Single Huggie Black Cross Dangle Earring

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4. Slim Plated Cross huggie Stainless Earring (3 Available Color)

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6. Black & Silver Latin Cross Huggie Sterling Silver Earring

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10. Black & Rose Gold Plated Cubic Zirconia Stainless Huggie

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12. Plated Egyptian Ankh Stainless Huggie Earring

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13. Cross Skull Gothic Stainless Stud Earring (3 Available Color)

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14. Bat Wing Oxidized Silver Zirconia Stainless Stud Earring

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16. Crocodile Scale Cross Stainless Huggie Earring

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19. Crucifix Huggie Plated Stainless Earring (3 Available Color)

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Goth vs. Goth Subculture vs. Goth Architecture

What is Goth? Goth and Goth subculture is an entirely different topic altogether.

Goth

Goths were believed to be people with Germanic ethnicity. Originating from the southern portion of Scandinavia and was invaded by the Huns in the 4^th century. Also known as Gutones by Pilny. They were known for their arts and artisanship inspired by the Greek and Roman influences. Gold was used on jewelry, creating cells that served as a setting for gems. Early Goths practices Nordic paganism before they were conquered and converted to Catholicism. Goths were divided in half as Visigoths and Ostrogoth. Ostrogoths were the group that fought under the leadership of Attila the Hun, while eth Visigoths were under the Roman administration. Upon Attila's death, the Ostrogoth joined the Roman forces, and the kingdom of Visigoths was established in France, while the kingdom of Ostrogoth was established In Italy.

Goth Architecture

Characterized by pointer arches famous for the 12^th to 13^th centuries. These were the eras where tall architectures were of the rage. Commonly seen on large and high ceiling cathedrals, castle, and town halls in various countries like France, Great Britain, and Spain. Elements that embody Gothic architectures are pointed arches, rib or later vaults, flying buttresses, towers, and sprier.

Goth Subculture / Fashion

A post-punk genre originating in the UK in the 19^th century is called Gothic rock. Gothic rock is a kind of music characterized by dark sound, arrangements with drama, and sadness. As punk rock mellowed in the 1980s, Goth has spread into various concepts, from this rises the Gothic fashion.

Deathrock bands represent gothic rock fashion. Characterized by a streetwear type of look with nets, slim pants, leggings, and, of course, dark makeup and clothing. There is also the Mohawk hairstyle district to deathrock fashion.

Lolita Goth is based a Japanese style called Lolita. Highly influenced by the Edwardian and Victorian eras, equipped with dark clothes and makeup. Gothic jewelry and accessories were also influenced by mourning jewelry used in the Georgian and Victorian periods. Georgian mourning jewelry was macabre in nature. Morbid and gruesome in appearance highlighting the death itself. Skulls, coffins, angels, and ghosts were the preliminary designs for mourning jewelry in the Georgian period.

Victorian mourning jewelry highlights the sentimental side of death. Honoring the deceased where people hold on to various objects serves as a remembrance keeping them in their memory. Queen Victoria mourned for her husband until the time of her passing.

Note that the initial Lolita fashion was not sexy and sexual in nature. Lolita is a Japanese fashion that is supposed to be cute. Cuteness culture is a thing in the early years of the '70s. The kawaii style or cute style of clothing was popular in the 1980s. It then became a thing worn by bands and groups.

High fashion Goth or Haute Goth Fashion is a glamourous type of Goth fashion created by famous designers. Cocktail dresses and suits incorporating various elements defining Goth fashion like the Victorian fashion of lace, corset, and full skirts characterize these. Even the scary features like a skeleton, ghouls, and bloody concepts were shown on the runway.

Cyber Goth is a futuristic kind of Goth that is sometimes linked with cyberpunk. These are futuristic in concept. It maintains the dark eyeliner and black clothing with additional neon color accents, leather, metals, and gadgets.

Cross Symbol in Goth

The most used type of cross symbol seen in Goth jewelry is the Christian cross and the inverted cross. The reason behind this is that Goth embraces death and darkness as part of life. Even Jesus Christ himself needed to undergo death in order to overcome death and be reborn.

The Christian cross represents the resurrection of Christ and life. From its known precursor, the ankh, which was believed to be the Gods' key of life.

The inverted cross is seen as the symbol of Satan. Although technically, it is not supposed to because it is also the symbol of Saint Peter, that actually represents humility. The origin of the inverted cross roots from Saint Peter requesting that he be put to death not in the same way as Christ was. Not that he is choosy, but because he does not see himself worthy of dying in the same manner as Christ did. Anyhow, Satanism was associated with the inverted cross symbol depicted in horror books and movies.

Gothic Jewelry

There are three main concepts used in Gothic jewelry. These are Androgynous, Vampire, and fetish. As the word implies, Androgynous jewelry is suitable for both the male and female gender. Classic styles like skulls, skeleton, Christian cross, snakes are typical of this type of accessory. Although also defined as materials used by the witches containing magical powers, a fetish is somewhat more associated with sexual desires and fulfillment. These accessories are collars, handcuffs, and chains. Bats, capes, silver, coffins, and other forms linked to vampires, characterize vampire-themed accessories.

Meaning of Goth

Individuality

Have you ever sensed that you do not belong, whether with regards to your friends, workplace or even in your family, because you are a typical girl or a boy? You did not plan to like Goth styles. Still, it is that unexplainable feeling of belonging and happiness you experience being in a community that you are free to be as quirky as you want and express your individuality without judgment. The teenage years are the best example of this feeling of loss. Falling in between not a child yet not an adult either, that time when you do not know what you need and who you are. This is also why Goth is also considered a phase in one's life.

Courage

We were taught to follow those standards, pink for girls, blue for boys, short hair for men, and long hair for women. It is the same as Goth fashion. People who are proudly Goths are courageous in the sense that they know that they will attract unwanted attention. They are aware of what people talk about behind their backs, the misconceptions, yet they still choose to be Goths instead of just blending with the crowd.

Depression

At present, Goth fashion, especially in teens, is considered a red signal for depression and self-harm. Some studies showed that emotional people belonging to Goth, punk, skaters, etc. are at high risk of self-harm. Furthermore, drug and alcohol use combined with depressive mood increases the risk of suicide. Goth is somewhat pinpointed because of its affinity to death.

At this age, we know that depression is a mental illness and not just being too emotional. Sudden change in the appearance of any kind is a red flag alerting the people of the possibility the person may need help.

Satanism / Vampirism

Another misconception about Goth is the practice of Satanism and blood sacrifices. In contrast to the common belief that Goth is all about death. Goth celebrates life. This concept may have been influenced by their association with vampires that, as we know, are immortal creatures. Albeit that they feed on humans' blood, it has superpowers and is often portrayed with passion, which is the romantic side of Goth. Goth is not a cult. Some Goths may have their fangs installed with red contact lenses, but that does not mean that they practice paganism and Satanism. That is a totally different genre. As a matter of fact, Goths are mostly Christian, which is why the cross symbol is a big part of their accessory designs.

Rebellion / Freaks

Goths are not looking for a fight or any type of attention. They want to keep to themselves and be their of being. In a traditional setting, Goth fashion is seen as a rebellious act or a way of seeking attention. People that Goth style was a form of rebellion against mainstream fashion. Much like the Goth rock music that was formed because middle-class youth got tired of all the materialism happening during that era.

Well, come to think of it, anything that does not fit what society dictates as normal is dubbed as freaks. Today, we are more accepting of our differences, that we are becoming more fearless in expressing our individuality. In fact, it is becoming a style that the more unusual you are, the cooler you become.

Experimentation

We all go through the chapter where we try out new things and see which one works. Fashion is always about creating your own look. It is the same with Goth fashion. There are times that we just want to have that dark and bad girl look. So we try it out and see who we are, or is it just a fantasy? Only by trying new things will we discover much more about ourselves.

Our takeaway for today is that Goth can mean differently for different groups of people. Goth was Germanic people who were seen as barbarians. Some see it as a phase that we all go through. Those teenage years wherein we were still trying to decide who we really are. Goth as a form of rebellion, while some consider it as an expression of individuality. Goth as fashion, a look embraced even by the top designers. Finally, Goth, as a community, a fellowship where outcast can be themselves without being judged for their quirky preference and personality. It is not always dark, death, and vampires; it's a way of life where people find comfort and feels a sense of happiness and belonging that cannot be explained by words.

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Complete your vintage Roman era-inspired look with this lovely four-piece gold-plated stainless base. The collar necklace and bracelet highlight a luxurious golden mesh chain giving emphasis to a canopy-shaped centerpiece decorated with swirling edge engravings and a filigree center paved with microcrystals. Paired with a fashion ring and a pair of stud earrings displaying the same motif. Get from HERE

22. 4PC Blue Crystal Ribbon Fashion Jewelry Collection (2 Available Color)

Bring home this four-piece blue themed jewelry set that represents dominance and power used by the monarchs. Created from silver or gold-plated durable stainless steel base, hand-polished to a lustrous and smooth surface. Each piece is designed with a crystal paved ribbon feature highlighting a sparkling oval-cut simulated bleu sapphire crystal. Get from HERE

23. Blue Crystal Hollow Bloom Statement Jewelry Collection

Exhibit understated class with this vintage jewelry set. The set includes a pair of huggie earrings, a fashion ring, a bangle, and a collar chain necklace. Each piece highlights a beautiful pavé center with sparkling blue colored crystals emphasizing silver-tone hollow floral accents. Get from HERE

24. 4PC Cushion-Cut Steel Fashion Jewelry Set (2 Available Color)

Go for a medieval look with this four-piece collection, including a pair of stud earrings displaying a dual texture of high polish and crystal pavé setting, a vintage ring, a chain bracelet, and a collar necklace also exhibiting a textured surface. Get from HERE

25. 4PC Gold Plated Crystal Pave Jaguar Head Fashion Jewelry Collection

Show-off a fierce and self-assured woman by wearing this jaguar, inspired fashion accessories made from a fade and scratch-resistant gold-plated stainless base. The set encompasses a pair of stud earrings, a ring, a chain bracelet, and a collar necklace. Each piece displays a two-dimensional jaguar head feature-complete with black enamel spots emphasized by brilliant elements of white crystal pavé setting. Get from HERE

26. 4 PC Square Mesh Costume Jewelry Collection (2 Available Color)

Complete your gladiator-inspired costume with this four-piece costume jewelry made from gold or silver-plated stainless alloy base. The set encompasses a pair of stud earrings, a fashion ring, a thick rope chain bracelet, and a collar necklace. Each one highlights a square mesh with five studs on each point and at the center. Get from HERE

27. 4PC 2D Floral Gold-Plated Steel Statement Jewelry Set

Here comes a chunky set of accessories made for queens. Highlighting a highly lustrous and smooth gold-plated stainless surface displaying a concave floral shape design. Leaf pattern engravings give an authentic Greek feel seen on vintage jewelry. Get from HERE

28. Bib Necklace & Earring Statement Jewelry Collection (6 Available Color)

Available in six exciting colors of red, green, blue, rainbow, pink and clear crystals, this necklace and earring set will wow everyone who lay eyes on it. The bib necklace highlights dazzlingly cut colored marquise crystals surmounted on an embroidered gold-plated stainless frame decorated with sparkling round-cut crystals. The pair of stud dangling earrings feature a leaf cluster design made of marquise and circular-cut crystals. Get from HERE

29. 4PC Fire Marquise-Cut Fashion Jewelry Set (7 Available Color)

Here is an African inspired statement jewelry set showing their strong and rich culture. The four-piece set includes a pair of dangling earrings, a fashion ring, a chain bracelet and, a bib necklace. Each jewelry displays various sized marquise-cut colored crystals set on a gold plated stainless vine with a micro pavé setting. Get from HERE

30. 2PC Crystal Cluster Fashion Jewelry Collection (10 Available Color)

You would certainly catch everyone's eye with this extravagant necklace and earring set. Featuring a pair of stud cluster set dangle earrings with a floral accent top, a collar necklace decorated with a mix of floral and sun theme accents encrusted on a sturdy and skin-friendly gold or silver-plates stainless steel base. Get from HERE

31. 2PC Crystal White Swan Costume Jewelry Collection

Give your precious ones a surprise as you evolve into a stunning swan as you wear this outstanding two-piece jewelry that includes a pair of fishhook drop earrings paired with a glorious heart swan couple, encrusted with multi-cut simulated diamond crystals. Fashioned from a silver-plated stainless alloy base micro paved with brilliant microcrystals.    Get from HERE

32. 4PC Tribal Infinity Statement Jewelry Set

Celebrate everlasting love with this tribal-inspired infinity jewelry collection made from a first-class stainless alloy base. Each accessory highlights layers of infinity symbols accentuated by a beautifully paved central curve. Get from HERE

33. Chunky Square Mesh Medal Steel Fashion Jewelry Set

Get noticed with this marvelous four-piece jewelry collection consisting of a pair of stud earrings, a statement ring, a thick rope chain bracelet, and a collar necklace. Each piece focuses on a large single cushion-shaped steel with a hollow filigree middle design centering on a crystal paved square center. Get from HERE

34. 4PC Pink Crystal Pave Filigree Costume Jewelry Collection

Bring out an old-fashioned look with this thick, excellent set of accessories fabricated from a fade and corrosion-resistant gold-plated steel base. Each jewelry features an intricate filigree design focusing on a geometric center extravagantly paved with pink colored microcrystals. Get from HERE

35. 4PC Native Chief Inspired Fashion Jewelry Collection (3 Available Color)

Embody an indigenous exotic vibe with this one on a kind set displaying a steel version of the traditional feather collar accompanied by a pair of stud earring, a ring, and a full bracelet. Fabricated from an ion-plated stainless base, styled with a series of parallel lines micro paved with small round-cut crystal further enhanced by a pair of colored enamel on each end. Get from HERE

36. 2PC Micro Pave Christian Cross Statement Jewelry Collection (2 Available Color)

Bring your faith wherever you go with these bold pair pf accessories featuring a bejeweled Christian cross. Made from top-notch 316L stainless alloy base, ion-plated with a sleek and smooth gold or silver color. A thick Figaro chain secures a large cross pendant paired with stud dangle earrings swinging smoothly with every move. Get from HERE

37. 4PC Egyptian Inspired Moon Jewelry Collection (2 Available Color)

Exhibit the sensual allure of Cleopatra as you wear this Egyptian-inspired set. Created from a durable gold or silver –plated stainless alloy base, hand polished to a glossy and textured surface. The set contains a pair of hoop earrings, a band, an open-end cuff, and a ring collar necklace. Each accessory highlights a disk styled with a grained surface and wavy lines. Get from HERE

38. Simulated Red Sapphire Earring & Necklace Swan Jewelry Set

Fire up your passion and deep affection and show the world loving personality by wearing this gorgeous jewelry set consisting of a pair of fishhook crystal dangle earrings paired with a magnificent swan couple, encrusted with multi-cut simulated red sapphire crystal. Formed from a gold plated stainless alloy base micro paved with white microcrystals. Get from HERE

39. Crystal Pave Vintage Egyptian Inspired Statement Jewelry Set (5 Available Color)

Exhibit an archaic appearance with this thick and delightful set of accessories fabricated from scratch and fade resistant gold-plated steel base for longer-lasting wear. Each jewelry features an intricate filigree design emphasizing a geometric center generously covered with champagne, blue, white, or red microcrystals. Get from HERE

40. 4PC Tiger Drape Fashion Jewelry Set (2 Available Color)

Be like a magnificent and powerful tiger and show everyone who is the boss with this animal-inspired jewelry set created from a jewelry grade, silver, or gold-plated steel base. The set includes a drape tiger necklace and bracelet, pair of stud earrings, and a ring. Each highlights a tiger in a pouncing stance, lavishly paved with sparkling white crystals and black enamel stripes. Get from HERE

41. 4PC Herringbone Chin Costume Jewelry Collection (2 Available Color)

Go for a Greek goddess look with a toga costume as you adorn these simply styled accessories. Fashioned from a non-reactive and hypoallergenic stainless base. Each piece features a herringbone chain similar to a chain of small hearts or leaves. Get from HERE

42. 4PC Simulated Emerald Crystal Ribbon Statement Jewelry Set (2 Available Color)

Check out this four-piece green-themed jewelry set representing peace and tranquility, one of the colored gems considered mystic since ancient times. Formed from silver or gold-plated durable stainless steel base, hand-polished to a radiant and smooth surface. Each piece is designed with a crystal paved ribbon feature highlighting a glistening oval-cut simulated emerald green crystal. Get from HERE

43. 3PC Hollow Heart Fashion Jewelry Collection

Simple and modern, perfect for accentuating your casual outfits. Highlighting a gold-plated and lustrous stainless steel base. The set encompasses a pair of stud earrings, a thick cable chain bracelet, and a necklace. The set features a heart charm enclosed on a circle like an everlasting shield protection a loving heart. Get from HERE

44. 2PC Black Crystal Encrusted Statement Jewelry Collection

If you are looking for a dark and mysterious accessory to go with your wide brim feathered hat, you just found the perfect jewelry for you. Made from a high-quality 316L steel base frame, plated with a lustrous gold-tone. Encrusted with a black crystal forming a floral design. The set comes with a pair of circular-cut pronged stud earrings. 

45. Red Crystal Pave Scarf Steel Jewelry Collection

Set aside your cloth scarf and trade it for a fashionable gold-plated steel version. The set contains a trendy scarf chain necklace with red crystal paved centerfolds design, a bangle, a pair of stud earrings, and a fashion ring all exhibiting a serpent form, micro paved with small red crystals. Get from HERE

46. Embossed Gold Plated Flower Fashion Jewelry Set

Represent your love of nature with this large set of jewelry highlighting 3D versions of blooming flowers. Intricately fashioned from an ion-plated stainless steel base in gold-tone. Styled with leafy chains, micro paved with sparkling microcrystalline stones set over a highly textured surface that gives a sparkling glow. Get from HERE

47. Crystal Pave Round Bud Jewelry Collection

Youthful and current, this four-piece set will surely bring high fashion and sophistication to your evening ensemble. Featuring a hip chain necklace and bracelet, secured by a folded clasp displaying a pair of extravagantly crystal paved circular pod design set over a high polish gold-plated stainless alloy base. Get from HERE

48. Rainbow Cabochon Ribbon Statement Jewelry Collection (2 Available Color)

Go for a chic and fun look with a set of colorful accessories. Have fun with as you wear this four-piece costume jewelry made from an ion-plated stainless base. The necklace features a bright cabochon resin accents surrounded by small pieces while crystal encrusted on a scarf-like steel necklace. The set also includes a ring, a pair of stud earrings, and a bangle, displaying the same theme. Get from HERE

49. 2PC Broad Embroidered Crystal Fashion Jewelry Set

Wear this gold-plated necklace and earring collection impressively made from durable stainless steel. The bib necklace displays an embroidered knitted feature glamorized by rows of embedded white crystals glittering with every turn. Perfectly paired with a pair of small stud earrings giving the spotlight to the fabulous necklace. Get from HERE

50. 4PC Petal Drop Stainless Costume Jewelry Collection (3 Available Color)

Celebrate life and nature with this floral-inspired set of accessories to go with your lovely gown.  The set includes a pair of dangling earrings, a fashion ring, a chain bracelet, and a collar necklace. Each highlights the same flower accent in gold, silver, or mixed hues accentuated by a series of petal features. Get from HERE

51. Multitoned Floral Leaf Nature Fashion Jewelry Collection (3 Available Color)

Here is an artistic jewelry set full of passion and fierceness. Highlighting a colorful floral centerpiece adorned with glittering pieces of white CZ crystal. The necklace and bracelet are equipped with fashionable leaf motif chains. Paired with dangling earrings and a fashion ring. Get from HERE

52. 2PC Interlinked Floral Crystal Fashion Jewelry Set (5 Available Color)

Welcome the spring time and celebrate new life with this floral-inspired jewelry set made from a high-grade 316L stainless alloy base. Highlighting a broad bib necklace displaying floral accents made from marquise and pear-cut crystals. Paired with a simple pronged crystal stud earrings. Get from HERE

53. 2PC Crystal Spray Costume Jewelry Collection (5 Available Color)

Add this duo on your plain dress to give off a well off and poised aura. Highlighting an intricately molded plated steel base encrusted with a mix of circular and marquise-cut crystals. Perfectly complemented by a pair of a circular-cut stud earring. Get from HERE

    54. Plated Stainless Statement Jewelry Set (3 Available Color)

Wear this up-to-the-minute jewelry set wherever you go. Made from a sturdy and durable 316L stainless alloy base, plated with silver rose gold or gold hue. The horseshoe accent is elegantly covered with small crystals to give enough bling and sparkles. Get from HERE

55. 4PC Crystal Pave Rectangular Plate Steel Statement Jewelry Collection

Bring life to your Egyptian inspired costume this season as you wear this chunky set of accessories. The set highlights a rectangular pendant made from gold-plated steel base hand polished to a lustrous surface. The plate is further decorated with a crystal-paved center. Get from HERE

56. 2PC Golden Swan Crystal Steel Jewelry Collection

Showcase you love for your mate as you wear this on your wedding day. Characterized by a pair of swan features, creating a heart-shape with their head and chest. Adorned with champagne colored marquise and round-cut crystals, paired with fishhook drop earrings. Get from HERE

57. 4PC Summer Bloom Fashion Jewelry Set

Look highly feminine as you wear this with a cocktail dress. The set highlights a mesh chain necklace and bracelet. The bracelet can be used as a corsage-like accessory best paired with a pair of stud earrings. Fashioned from a gold-tone steel base for hypoallergenic and durable wear. Get from HERE

58. 4PC Pear-Cut Colored Crystal Feast Costume Jewelry Collection (2 Available Color)

Get that old-fashioned royalty flair as you adorn this four-piece jewelry highlighting pieces of blue pear-cut simulated blue sapphire. The set contains a pair of earrings, a ring, a chain bracelet, and a collar necklace made from a plated steel base designed with an inverted drop cut feature. Get from HERE

59. 4PC Crystal Pave Leopard Pounce Fashion Jewelry Collection

Here is a piece of animal-inspired jewelry set for women with high self-esteem. Wear this as a set or by pair, depending on your outfit. The necklace and the bracelet are designed with a chain of leopard in a pounce state. Each leopard accent is decorated with small white crystals and black enamel dots. Get from HERE

60. 4PC Interlinked Circles Statement Jewelry Collection (3 Available Color)

An interlaced ring represents an intertwined life and connection, a commitment that goes with marriage. Highlighting a jewelry set designed with an interconnected chain of rings made from a high-grade stainless alloy base. These rings are alternately styled with a crystal paved surface and a textured exterior. Get from HERE

61. 4PC Crystal Pave Floral Bud Steel Mesh Jewelry Collection

Have fun as you wear this elegant gold-tone jewelry set with your gowns. Characterize by steel foliage designed with leaf spray and flower buds features embellished with microcrystals. The set encompasses a pair of stud earrings, a fashion ring, a bangle, and a collar necklace. Get from HERE

62. 4PC Open End Crystal Pave Floral Accent Statement Jewelry Set (2 Available Color)

Cute and fresh-looking suitable for young women. Presenting a floral motif jewelry set highlighting an extravagantly covered silver or gold-tone floral surface. The set encompasses a pair of stud earrings, a ring, an open-end cuff, and a modern open collar with a flower accent on each end. Get from HERE

63. 2PC Festive Crystal Collar Fashion Jewelry Set (7 Available Color)

Replicating a traditional beaded African inspired jewelry, created from a top-notch quality stainless alloy base ion plated to a silver or gold hue. The two-piece set includes a pair of fishhooks dangling earrings and a bib necklace. Each jewelry displays various sized marquise-cut colored crystals set on a gold plated stainless vine with a micro pavé setting. Get from HERE

64. 2PC 3D Mesh Balls Ring Statement Jewelry Set (Available Color)

Forget your traditional statement accessories and try this three-dimensional duo. Characterized by a plated steel base, fashioned into a mesh ball, secured by a ring collar and hoop earrings. Get from HERE

65. 4PC Halo Set Colored Crystal Costume Jewelry Collection (2 Available Color)

Radiate with elegance and sophistication with this highly feminine jewelry set suitable for attending semi-formal to formal events. The collection highlights a delicate leaf chain micro paved with sparkling white crystals, emphasizing a halo set red or blue crystal pendant set on a lustrous gold-plated stainless base. Get from HERE

66. 2PC Interweaved Marquise-Cut Zirconia Statement Jewelry Collection (8 Available Color)

Here is an African inspired jewelry set mirroring their robust and rich tradition. A two-piece set includes a pair of dangling earrings and a bib necklace. Each jewelry displays various sized marquise-cut colored crystals set on a gold plated stainless vine with a micro pavé setting. Get from HERE

67. 4PC Round Filigree Art Deco Jewelry Collection (2 Available Color)

Come and see this large art deco jewelry set, lightweight, and durable to upgrade your look. The collection features a filigree pattern featured on the pair of dangling earrings, ring, bracelet, and necklace. Available in gold or silver hue. Get from HERE

68. 4PC Vintage Medal Crystal Fashion Jewelry Collection

Wear this medallion-like accessory at your next Roman themed parties. The set highlights a round gold-plated medallion styled with a circular center paved with small crystals. Equipped with a thick rope chain for the necklace and bracelet. Get from HERE

69. 4PC Floral Crystal Dangle Eye Statement Jewelry Collection (2 Available Color)

Express Victorian fashion with this four-piece jewelry set. The bib necklace highlights brilliantly cut colored marquise and round-cut crystals surmounted on an embroidered gold or silver-tone stainless frame embellished with sparkling microcrystals. The group also includes a pair of dangling earrings with a floral design, a multifaceted pear-cut crystal ring, and an eye bangle encrusted with glittering crystals. Get from HERE

70. Festive Purple Crystal Drop Fashion Jewelry Set

Have a look at this gorgeous jewelry set highlighting pear-cut purple crystals. The necklace is designed with a crystal-encrusted chain with purple pendants. Fashioned from a high polish gold-plated stainless base. Get from HERE

71. 4PC African Inspired Crystal Collar Statement Jewelry Set (10 Available Color)

Bring a little spark and color to your evening dress with this stylish collection. The set highlights a thick collar embellished with colored crystals set on a sparkling crystal paved silver to a gold-tone steel base. The group contains a pair of stud earrings, a ring, and a bracelet. Get from HERE

72. Extravagant Interlinked Crystal Costume Jewelry Collection (8 Available Color)

Embrace the spotlight as you enter the room with grace, Highlighting pieces of multifaceted marquise zirconia set on a gold-plated steel frame. The necklace displays a luxuriously encrusted surface with various cut crystals from marquise to circular cut. The set also contains a pair of stud drop earrings, a ring, and a fashion bracelet. Each one features a marquise-cut crystal and a golden vine design. Get from HERE

73. Chic Hot lips Jewelry Collection

Grab this jewelry set for hip-hop and punk appearance. Highlighting a large love accent blinged with sparkling white microcrystals, surmounted by a lip covered with red enamel. The necklace and bracelet are equipped with thick curb chains made from a gold-plated steel base. Get from HERE

74. Simulated Green Emerald Swan Statement Jewelry Set

Let everyone see how you evolved into a beautiful swan. The set includes a pair of drop hook earrings paired with a splendid swan couple, encrusted with multi-cut simulated emerald green crystal, with a foliaged pendant. Fashioned from a gold plated stainless alloy base micro paved with white microcrystals. Get from HERE

75. 4PC Coronation Crystal Fashion Jewelry Collection (6 Available Color)

Look like a medieval queen with an intricately fashioned silver or gold-plated steel base. The set includes a floral ring, flower drop studs, a thick bangle, and a bib necklace lavishly paved with sparkling CZ crystals, highlighting a floral centerpiece with a drop pendant. Get from HERE

76. 4PC Micro Pave Coiled Steel Fashion Jewelry Set (2 Available Color)

Stylish, chic, and high fashion, a four-piece set, containing a bangle, a collar necklace, huggie earrings, and a fashion band. Each accessory displays a twisted coil design covered with sparkling white microcrystals, set over a smooth and glossy gold or silver-plated jewelry-grade stainless alloy base. Wear this with any formal wear attending a formal event. Get from HERE

77. 4PC Wavy Steel Mesh Statement Jewelry Collection (2 Available Color)

Highlight the delicate skin on f your neck by wearing this jewelry collection with bare shoulders and an up do hairstyle. The set contains a pair of earrings, a ring, a bracelet, and a bib necklace. The set features a single or dual-tone design with interlace wavy coils around a serpent-like mesh tube. Get from HERE

78. Bedazzled Tribal Inspired Statement Jewelry Set

Attend your themed events wearing these tribal-inspired accessories glammed by a micro paved surface. Artistically fashioned from a 316L stainless base where pieces of elongated pendant are fastened by small hooks creating a stylish chain necklace and bracelet. Get from HERE

79. Grand Crystal Micro Pave Floral Bridal Jewelry Collection (2 Available Color)

Say your vows and astonish your groom as you look like a goddess before him. Emphasizing a lavishly paved gold or silver-tone surface, highlighting a floral centerpiece with drop pendant. Get from HERE

80. 2PC Nature Inspired Crystal Golden Leaf Fashion Jewelry Set

Make way for this extraordinary duo to upgrade your look from nay to yay! The bib necklace highlights a foliage-inspired design, made up of various sparkling, white marquise-cut crystals set on a gold plated leaf frame with a pronged crystal drop pendant. Perfectly paired with a pair of small round crystal studs. Get from HERE

81. 4PC Gold Plated Tsar Statement Jewelry Set

Look like a traditional Asian tsarina complete with all the frills. Wear this luxurious looking four-piece set highlighting a medallion-like centerpiece featuring a pear-cut green-colored crystal. The necklace also exhibits nine dangling pendants encrusted with colored crystals. Get from HERE

82. 3PC Beaded Frill Fashion Jewelry Collection

Free, happy, and young, embody these as you wear this set of accessories made from a stainless base. The collection highlights strings of a multi-colored beaded chain as a ring collar, dangling earrings, and a fashion bracelet. Get from HERE

83. 4PC Round Filigree Statement Jewelry Collection (2 Available Color)

Go for an extremely bold look as you wear this set of accessories featuring a large round dish with a hollow filigree center. The necklace and bracelet is safeguarded with a thick rope chain finished off with a lobster hook. Get from HERE

84. 4PC African Inspired Resin Costume Jewelry Collection (7 Available Color)

Exhibit an archaic African look with a remarkable jewelry set made from gold or silver-tone steel base. The set highlights cabochon resin accents in various colors set in a lattice steel frame accentuated by a series of paved white sparkling crystals. Get from HERE

85. 2PC Spiral Spring Fashion Jewelry Set (3 Available Color)

Play with your look with a highly creative and modern jewelry set. Characterized by a ring collar and hoop earrings featuring three pieces are spring coils. Get from HERE

86. Micro Pave Scarf Swirl Statement Jewelry Set (2 Available Color)

Giving a clean and respectable flair, this scarf-inspired accessory in gold or silver-tone will surely upgrade your office attire. The collar necklace showcases a beaded texture creating a micro paved illusion supported by strips of white crystal embedded accents. The group comprises a pair of earrings, a ring, and a bangle. Get from HERE

87. 2 PC Leaf Wreath Crystal Jewelry Collection

Here is a duo to give an exotic and magnificent flair made from a high-grade stainless base intricately fashioned with a cascading leaf feature. Brilliant pieces of champagne marquise-cut zirconia take center stage, emphasized by rows of white round crystal accents. Complemented by a pair of stud earrings displaying a lead drop design. Get from HERE

88. 4PC Crystal Pageant Jewelry Collection (2 Available Color)

Look gorgeous and walk with an air of authority and grace. Highlighting a chunky collar embellished with multi-colored crystals set on an intricately designed gold or silver-tone stainless base, ion-plated for a longer-lasting sheen and color. The set includes a pair of magnificent studs, a fashion ring, and a bejeweled bangle. Get from HERE

89. 4PC Lace Round Plate Fashion Jewelry Collection (2 Available Color)

Remembering the 19^th-century Victorian-inspired filigree and lace fashion. The set includes a ring collar, dangling earrings, bangle, and a fashion ring. Each is displaying a large circular pendant, with an engraved coin center enclosed with a series of white crystal set on a silver or gold-tone stainless, further styled with a filigree edge. Get from HERE

90. 4PC Crystal Kiss Lips Fashion Jewelry Set (2 Available Color)

Rock this statement jewelry together with your 80's fashion. The set highlights a large bedazzled lip, a micro paved kiss me and makeup, and lipstick as the main accent. The necklace and bracelet are provided with a curb chain and a lobster hook claw. Get from HERE

91. 4PC Green and Gold Egyptian Costume Jewelry Collection

The color green was believed to be a magical color for the Egyptians. Featuring a stylish set of accessories consisting of a collar necklace, a bangle, a pair of stud earrings, and a ring, each displaying a gold-plated base, accentuated by green accents and crystal-covered gold base. Get from HERE

92. 4PC Tsarina Colored Crystal Statement Jewelry Collection (3 Available Color)

Look stunning with a traditional jewelry set highlighting a multifaceted drop zirconia crystal. The set includes a collar necklace extravagantly covered with shimmering round crystals, giving emphasis to a three-pronged pendant. The group also consists of a chain bracelet, a pair of drop earrings, and a fashion ring. Get from HERE

93. 4PC Plates Stainless Chain Jewelry Collection (2 Available Color)

Look cool with this set of a thick chain designed set for your daily wear. The necklace and bracelet is made of thick chain exhibiting a spine-like feature. Choose between silver or gold-plated styled with alternating with a smooth and textured glossy surface. Get from HERE

94. 4PC Crystal Pave Frill Fashion Jewelry Set (2 Available Color)

We bring you something light and free-spirited design fabricated from a reliable 316L steel base coated with a high polish silver or gold hue. The pendant highlights flared strips covered with glittering pieces of white CZ crystals. The large pendant is secured by a two-rope chain necklace. The set also comprises a pair of stud earrings, a ring, and a striped bangle. Get from HERE

95. 4PC Modern Stainless Spring Statement Jewelry Set (2 Available Color)

This set reminds me of the pharaohs of Egypt adorned with large pieces of coiled jewelry. Featuring a four-piece set highlighting spring design. Molded from corrosion and fade-resistant gold or silver-plated stainless steel base. Get from HERE

96. 3PC Interweaved Gold Plated Costume Jewelry Collection

Simple and modern, exhibit a runway flair as you wear this with a dark-colored top to highlight its massive yet graceful design. Fashioned from a powerful gold-plated stainless base forming lattice waves. Get from HERE

97. 3PC Micro Pave Tiger Fashion Jewelry Collection

Show your powerful and independent personality, presenting a majestic creature that signifies power and strategic skills. Highlighting a tiger-inspired set created from a jewelry grade, gold-plated steel base. The set includes a drape tiger necklace and bracelet and a pair of stud earrings. Each highlights a tiger in a pouncing stance, lavishly paved with sparkling white crystals and black enamel stripes. Get from HERE

98. 4PC Marquise-Cut Bridal Jewelry Collection (5 Available Color)

Complement your bridal glow with this luxurious bridal jewelry set made from excellent quality steel coated with a gold-tone layer. The collection highlights a lovely bib necklace adorned with large pear-cut zirconia crystals enhanced by small round-cut crystals drops. Complemented by a pair of drop earrings, a ring, and a bangle, all highlighting a brilliant marquise-cut crystal. Get from HERE

99. 4PC Flora Bud Crystal Drop Jewelry Collection (2 Available Color)

Experience a princess feels as you wear this gorgeous set on your debut. Comparable to the main design highlighting a flower bud crystal with a halo setting ready to blossom at any time. Fabricated from a top-notch stainless alloy base with a gold or silver-tone glossy surface covered with sparkling white crystals. Get from HERE

100. 4PC Round Fan Mesh Costume Jewelry Collection

Get a native and indigenous feel with these unique style accessories made from a reliable and hypoallergenic stainless base. The set highlights a thick rope cord necklace and a bracelet securing a circular pendant with striated mesh and a flower accent. Completed with a pair of dangling earrings and a statement ring. Get from HERE

101. 4PC Gold Plated Stainless Cushion Filigree Jewelry Set

Turn heads with this fantastic four-piece jewelry collection comprising a pair of stud earrings, a fashion ring, a thick rope chain bracelet, and a necklace. Each piece focuses on a large single cushion-shape gold-plated steel with a hollow filigree middle design centering on a crystal paved square center. 

    102. 4PC Festive African Fashion Jewelry Collection (5 Available Color)

Captures everyone's attention as you glide through a sea of guests towards your mate. Characterized by a floral-inspired gold-plated steel frame, the necklace displays a luxuriously encrusted surface with various cut crystals from marquise to circular cut. The set also comprises a pair of stud earrings, a ring, and a fashion bracelet. Each one features a marquise-cut crystal and a leaf design. Get from HERE

103. 4PC Horseshoe Omega Fashion Jewelry Set

Highlighting a stylish omega symbol in a silver shade perfect for any event you can wear with your casual t-shirt or a formal top. The set includes a collar necklace, a bracelet, a pair of lever back earrings, and a fashion ring. Get from HERE

104. 4PC Gold Plated Loop Crystal Jewelry Collection (3 Available Color)

Pure elegance and sophistication exude a highly feminine look suitable for attending formal events and gatherings. The set highlights a delicate open-loop design focusing on a halo set crystal pendant available in champagne, red, and blue crystal set on a lustrous gold-plated stainless base. Get from HERE

105. Micro Pave Gold Plated Chain Fashion Jewelry Collection

Upgrade your casual and semi-formal look with a four-piece accessory set. Featuring a thick curb chain design styled with some micro-crystal pave setting. Fashionably created from a lustrous and smooth gold-plated stainless base. Get from HERE

106. 2PC Interlaced Floral Statement Jewelry Set (4 Available Color)

This floral-inspired duo will be perfect for a lacy white dress. The necklace is characterized by a gold or silver floral lattice frame made from a sturdy and hypoallergenic stainless base. Decorated with sparkling marquise and circular-cut white CZ creating a floral design. Complemented by a pair of drop earrings with the same design. Get from HERE

107. 4PC Multi-Tone Foliage Costume Jewelry Collection

Be a nature deity for a day as you wear this fabulous four-piece jewelry molded from a stainless base. Exquisitely plated with silver, gold, and rose-gold color over a textured surface, giving a realistic foliage vibe. The set highlights a foliage design accentuated by small crystal inserts. Get from HERE

108. Double Row Heart Chain Fashion Jewelry Set (2 Available Color)

Wear this on the day you say I do and tell everyone your deep love for your mate. Highlighting a beautifully plated stainless base, style a double row inverted heart design. Fashionably designed with a combination crystal paved surface and a beaded texture complementing each other, giving a highly sparkly appearance. Get from HERE

109. 2PC Cluster Crystal Encrusted Statement Jewelry Collection (9 Available Color)

Make a grand entrance as you wear this fashion duo showcasing a pair of halo set drop earrings and an elaborate bib necklace made from a sturdy stainless frame. The chain is characterized by a dipped front lined with sparkling white crystals with a series of oval-cut cubic zirconia encrusted on a gold or silver-tone base. Get from HERE

110. Gold Plated Vertebrae Jewelry Collection (2 Available Color)

Grab this fabulous set for your daily dose of chic and individuality. Highlighting a herringbone chain design made from a jewelry-grade stainless steel base IP plated to a shimmering gold or silver color. Get from HERE

111. Micro Pave Wheat Pod Statement Jewelry Set (2 Available Color)

Here is a set that represents prosperity and good fortune. Highlighting a series of large bead chains, some covered with shimmering crystals while some are highly polished to a mirror-like finish. The set includes a collar necklace styled with a cascading triple row of wheat accent, a pair of stud earrings, a bangle, and a ring, each featuring the same design. Get from HERE

112. 4PC Bling Dollar Costume Jewelry Collection (2 Available Color)

Get your bling on! This hip-hop inspired set displays large dollar sign centerpieces lavishly covered with glittering white zirconia crystals set over a durable and non-reactive stainless alloy base. The set includes a curb chain bracelet and necklace, a pair of drop earrings, and a fashion ring. Get from HERE

113. 4PC Micro Pave Twist Fashion Jewelry Collection (2 Available Color)

Simple, elegant, and high fashion, a four-piece set, consisting of a trendy bangle, a collar necklace, huggie earrings, and a fashion ring. Each accessory displays a twisted coil design covered with sparkling white microcrystals, set over a smooth and glossy gold or silver-plated 316L stainless alloy base. Wear this with any formal wear attending a formal event.  Get from HERE

114. Leopard Crystal Bite Fashion Jewelry Set (2 Available Color)

Wear this three-piece set that shouts, "I am a strong and independent woman able to reach my goal." The set includes a necklace displaying black enamel specks emphasized by a luxuriously paved leopard head biting on to a chain of princess-cut blue crystal. Complemented by a pair of stud drop earrings and a bezel set ring. Get from HERE

115. 4PC Micro Pave Heart Chain Jewelry Collection (2 Available Color)

Show your big heart and accessorize with this bold and contemporary heart-themed jewelry. Each jewelry features a gold or silver-tone heart micro paved with glittering white crystals set on a hypoallergenic and fade resistant stainless base. The bracelet and necklace are furnished with a thick curb chain securing the heart accent. Get from HERE

116. 4PC Crystal Ribbon Statement Jewelry Set (2 Available Color)

Bring on an imperial look with this gorgeous set created from silver or gold-plated hardwearing stainless steel base, hand-polished to a gleaming and even surface. Each piece features a crystal paved ribbon feature highlighting a glittering oval-cut simulated black onyx crystal representing power and authority. Get from HERE

117.  2PC Colored Crystal Shard Bridal Jewelry Collection (13 Available Color)

Here is a jewelry duo perfect for low cut or tube top-dresses. Characterized by a large bib necklace made from a robust and hypoallergenic plated stainless base ornamented by large marquise and pear-cut colored zirconia styled with an icy floral motif. Perfectly balanced with a pair of dainty crystal dangle earrings. Get from HERE

118. 2PC Plated Stainless Foliage Jewelry Set (5 Available Color)

Give an additional spark to your wedding dress by wearing this elaborate duo. The pair of stud earrings and bib necklace displays an elegantly arranged series of multifaceted marquise-cut colored crystals set on a sturdy gold-plated steel base constructed with an elaborate floral framework. Get from HERE

119. Crystal Pave Tiger Pattern Jewelry Collection (5 Available Color)

Bring pizzazz to your office wear with this set, including a chain bracelet and necklace, a pair of huggie earrings, and a band. Each accessory highlights a tiger stripe colored enamel accent emphasized by gold or silver-plated stainless base, paved with sparkling white crystals. Get from HERE

120. Mesh Puff Open End Jewelry Collection (2 Available Color)

Bold and unconventional, exhibit a runway look wearing this high fashion set characterized by a perfume puff accent made from stylish silver or gold-plated steel mesh. The collection contains a pair of dangling earrings with a cylindrical mesh accent, a 3D pumpkin-like mesh ring, an open-end bracelet, and a necklace decorated with a mesh and crystal paved ball end feature. Get from HERE

121. Ruby Red Crystal Ribbon Costume Jewelry Collection (2 Available Color)

Exhibit a royal empress aura with this four-piece ruby red themed jewelry, another royal color used by the crowned heads. Created from silver or gold-plated stainless steel base with a high polish and smooth surface. Each piece is styled with a crystal-paved ribbon highlighting an iridescent oval-cut simulated ruby red crystal. Get from HERE

122. 2D Globe Planet Fashion Jewelry Collection (2 Available Color)

Astrology has been believed to affect what is happening on Earth from the ancient civilization of the Aztec and Mayans up until today. Wear this astrology-inspired set highlighting a concave half planet enclosed with a hollow ring with an antique pattern design. Made from a premium grade stainless alloy base plated with a gold or silver color.  Get from HERE

123. Two-Tone Omega Fashion Jewelry Set

Be the omega top your alpha. This collection represents a reliable friend of mate giving support. Fashioned from sleek and fade-resistant silver and gold-plated steel base highlighting an omega symbol comparable to a horseshoe form. Available in dual-tone, making the set easy to pair with any type of clothing. Get from HERE

124. 2PC Crystal Feather Statement Jewelry Collection (6 Available Color)

Tie your up and let this duo do all the heavy lifting. The bib necklace features a spray of exquisitely cut colored marquise crystals encrusted on a lattice stainless framework decorated with sparkling round-cut crystals. The set also includes a pair of crystal stud earrings complementing the grandness of the necklace. Get from HERE

History

A statement or jewelry sets, in general, are matching pieces of jewelry displaying the same theme. It's a version of the Parure set popular in Europe in the 19^th century. The parure jewelry collection includes a necklace, earrings, brooch, bracelet, and a tiara. Back in the days, it was a way to outshine one another and was a means to highlight one's wealth ad social status instead of traditional jewelry that has a story and sentiments behind it. The fashion jewelry of the elites. In the middle of the 17th century, jewelry evolved from being fancy and an expression of individuality to beautiful pieces used as ornaments.

Marie Louise Emerald Parure

The most famous Parure was presented by Napoleon to his second wife, Marie Louise, after giving him a son. The jewelry collection includes a tiara, a necklace, a comb, and a pair of earrings. The chain was designed with oval and cushion-cut emeralds, surrounded by a bright halo diamond setting, with intervals of palm leaves with clear diamond enclosing a round-cut green emerald. The magnificent necklace also features halo set briolette emerald pendants surrounded with brilliant diamonds.

Made by Francois Nitot commissioned by Napoleon in 1810 together with another parure made of diamonds and opals. The total carats of the emeralds were 290-carats purchased from Columbia. These emeralds were of incomparable quality with velvet color. Upon the fall of Napoleon's empire. Marie Louise returned to Austria and passed the jewelry set to her aunt Alice.  It was further passed down to Archduke Leopold, Carl, until 1951.

The emerald parure was sold to Van clef and Arpels in 1953. The emeralds were replaced with Persian turquoise after the original diamond crown setting as the emeralds were sold piece by piece reset and sold to various parts of jewelry. The tiara was entrusted to the Smithsonian Institute in 1953 after a wealthy American brought the tiara. The Emerald earrings and necklace were acquired by an unnamed private owner and was displayed in the Louvre Museum in 1962 together with the modified diadem.

Gulf Pearl Parure

Dubbed as the most expensive Parure ever sold. Jacques Timey made the collection for the famous jeweler Harry Winston. The set comprises of a necklace, pair of earrings, a ring, and a bracelet. It is made of One hundred ninety-three pieces of natural pearls weighing up to almost 325-carats. One hundred sixty-six pieces were of diamond amounting to 160-carats. The necklace was designed with eleven natural pearl drops, hanging from a chain featuring a row of pear-cut diamonds and natural pearl drops. The bracelet was also made up of two rows of natural pearls designed with brilliant diamonds at the center and diamonds and pearl fringe.

How to Wear Statement Jewelry

Statement jewelry looks fantastic and is fun to experiment with. It brings out your quirky personality and, of course, your sense of confidence. There are no rules in wearing statement jewelry, for it actually breaks the rules. However, there are tips that you may want to consider to fully maximize the effect of your jewelry.

1. Plain outfits

Let your statement jewelry take center stage by creating a simple canvas. The simpler your attire is, the higher the impact. That means no to floral, checked, plaid, and other patterned clothes. This look gives high-class fashion that fits the less is more concept.

2. Color Cohesion

Know what shades best highlights your accessory or clothes. Neutrals are the most reliable colors that go well with gold, silver, and colored gems.

3. The frame of your face

With statement jewelry pieces such as earrings, you need to consider the shape of your face. For the inverted triangle face shape of you have pointed chin, a chandelier earring will balance your feature. Studs id best with people with an oval-shaped face, Round faces are best paired with drop or dangle earrings, and Hoop for long and slim faces.

4. Make bold choices

DO not be afraid to choose bold and large pieces of statement jewelry. You are already experimenting with your look, so why not ditch your regular accessories and try something exciting. You will only know which works best for you if you try it.

Before you purchase statement jewelry, you have to first reflect if you have the personality to go with it. You have to be able to carry the jewelry with confidence, or else you would look awkward wearing it. Try wearing one piece at a time, and soon, you can wear any design with poise, that no matter how grand or extravagant your chosen jewelry is, it can only upgrade your personality and seen as a part of who you are and not a trying hard newbie who just wants attention.

Some reasons why men choose Celtic cross necklaces are due to its religious connotation. A form of talisman for protection from devilish spirits. Some wear them for the swag it brings to one's outfit. Plain men's necklaces are commonly called neck chains. As the term infers, these are necklaces made of metal chains. Once a pendant is suspended, the proper name is a pendant necklace. Celtic cross pendant necklaces for men are offered together with various chain lengths, from 20 inches that sit comfortably on the collarbone to 30 inches long preferred by teens.

1. Celtic Knot Crystal Stainless Cross Necklace

Check out this hip Celtic cross pendant fashioned from a sturdy stainless alloy highlighting a circular-cut white zirconia crystal located at the heart of the cross. Designed with embossed Celtic knot features set on a black-plated base. Perfectly furnished with a 24 inches long braided black faux leather necklace completed with a cable chain end and a robust lobster claw hook. Get from HERE

2. Irish Claddagh Inspired Stainless Cross Necklace

Presenting a new Celtic cross design uniting the forever love symbol of the Claddagh ring. Engraved on a 316L stainless steel Christian cross pendant is a pair of hand holding a crowned heart at its core with three pieces of triquetra set on a black coated base. High-polished to a gleaming surface and paired with a stylish 60cm round box chain necklace. Get from HERE

3. Tribal Celtic Knot Dagger Stainless Cross Necklace

Have a look at this trendy tribal Celtic cross constructed from a premium grade steel base, hand polished to a smooth and mirror-like surface. Characterized by pointed dagger arms, centering in a hollowed circle core, likewise styled with a cross dagger feature. Supplied with a durable 20-inch cable chain. Get from HERE

4. Two-Tone Sterling Silver Infinity Heart Knot Cross Necklace

Here is a pendant chai necklace uniting love, eternity, and belief all in one piece. Delicately made from a gold and silver-tone sterling silver bae. Designed with an infinity knot forming a cross shape with a golden heart center. Provided with delicate looking, lightweight, and skin-friendly box chain. Get from HERE

5. Celtic Knot Romanesque Cross Pewter Necklace

Highlighting a Romanesque cross symbol characterized by equal length arms, engraved with Celtic knots, set on a black-plated base. The circular design is engraved with scrolling foliage engraving over a black backdrop. Equipped with a manly, interlaced sleek black leather cord necklace. Get from HERE

6. Plated Four Star Totem Cross Necklace (2 Available Color)

This gorgeous cross pendant necklace will bring you back to the old world. Characterized by a totem pole-like design engraved with a tribal base feature. Highlighting nail head arms with a four-pointed star hollow center. Paired with a durable interwoven sleek black leather cord necklace. Get from HERE

7. Filigree Celtic Knot Sterling Silver Cross Necklace

Have a look at this modernized filigree Celtic knotwork pendant necklace made especially for women. Expertly fabricated from a premium grade sterling silver highlighting a high polish and even texture. Plated with an 18K rhodium surface protecting its silver base from oxidation. Supplied with a stylish and delicate cable chain necklace secured by a spring-ring closure. Get from HERE

8. Gothic Spinal Column Celtic Cross Stainless Necklace

Proudly represent your faith with a statement Celtic cross necklace fashioned from a durable and corrosion-resistant steel base. Featuring a Gothic-inspired spinal column engraving linked to an infinity knot design emphasized by a sleek black-plated base. Furnished with a hypoallergenic and reliable 18-inch cable chain. Get from HERE

9. Claddagh Heart Celtic Cross Stainless Necklace

A union blessed by God represents this magnificent pendant chain necklace. The pendant displays a Claddagh ring design incorporated on a Celtic cross. A vintage oxidized black colored base emphasizes additional Celtic knot engraving. Furnished with a trendy and chic round box chain secured by a robust lobster claw hook. Get from HERE

10. Punk Infinity Knot Romanesque Celtic Cross Stainless Necklace

Here is a Romanesque cross-inspired pendant necklace expertly fashioned from a robust and scratch-resistant steel base. Highlighting a pendant depicting a Romanesque cross clearly engraved with infinity knot. Perfect for daily wear and even Goth themed events. Equipped with a round box chain from 20 to 26 inches long. Get from HERE

11. Celtic Knot Latin Cross Sterling Silver Necklace

Bring your faith wherever you go with a stylish cross pendant necklace designed with an intricately designed filigree Celtic Knotwork. See its iconic white, silver color, high polished to a gleaming finish. Excellently fashioned from authentic 925 sterling silver base. Paired either an 18 or 20-inch cable chain necklace for trendy and comfortable wear. Get from HERE

12. Sterling Silver Celtic Infinity Knot Cross Necklace

Looking for a trendy pendant necklace with a touch of history, we highly suggest this small and lightweight pendant made from authentic 925 sterling silver. Intricately designed with unending Celtic knotwork creating a glamorous cross shape. Supplied with a slim and delicate cable chain necklace for dainty yet secure wear. Get from HERE

13. Small Sterling Silver Celtic Knot Cross Necklace

We bring you a pendant necklace depicting life, eternity, and belief. Remarkably made from 92.5% sterling silver, polished to a glistening white silver surface. Highlighting an intricately woven Celtic knot feature creating a cross-shaped design. Paired with a robust and lightweight cable chain for daily comfortable wear. Get from HERE

14. Brass Plated Vintage Celtic Cross Charm Stainless Necklace

This fabulous necklace will make you feel like you are in the world of vampires. Highlighting its vintage style brass coated surface, creatively accentuated by blacked portions. Molded from a fade and scratch-resistant stainless steel base displaying a 2D crucifix, with a pair of circle-shapes, an engraved plate, and Christian cross charms. Equipped with an adjustable brown leather necklace.

15. Sterling Silver Celtic Sun Infinity Cross Necklace

Look fabulous with a small Celtic-inspired cross pendant made from a hypoallergenic sterling silver base. Featuring a Celtic cross styled by intricately woven infinity knots. Supplied with an 18-inch reliable cable chain for an elegant and delicate look. Get from HERE

16. 925 Sterling Silver Infinity Heart Cross Necklace for Women

Always fee the presence of the Lord with this delicate cross for women. Superbly made from authentic sterling silver, designed with an unending infinity knot creating a cross symbol with an interlaced heart center. High polish to a glossy and smooth surface, lightweight for comfortable wear. Furnished with a durable cable chain for secure wear. Get from HERE

17. Plated Stainless Celtic Knot Cross Necklace (2 Available Color)

Keep your faith close to your heart while looking hip. Featuring a Celtic cross pendant made from a gold or silver coated 316L stainless steel base. Displaying a two-tone pendant, styled with engraved triquetra and scrolling foliage engravings. Completed with a long and sturdy round curb chain, perfect for teens with a loose t-shirt and low-waist jeans. Get from HERE

18. Black & Silver Celtic Solar Cross Pewter Necklace

Honor your faith with this Goth inspired cross necklace perfectly paired with a trendy and durable braided black faux leather necklace. Featuring a pendant made from non-toxic, lead-free pewter. Highlighting a cross symbol engraved with Celtic knots emphasized by a black base. Get from HERE

19. 316L Stainless Fashion Celtic Cross Necklace

Have fun and protect your inner psyche as you wear this lovely Celtic cross pendant necklace molded from a robust and non-reactive steel base. Displaying a hollow pendant styled with filigree Celtic knotwork and a zigzag design. Supplied with durable and hypoallergenic 3mm thick, 24-inch long cable chain.

20. Celtic Cross Triquetra Stainless Steel Necklace

Make way for this stylish and manly Celtic cross pendant, intricately fashioned with triquetra engravings. Molded from a 316L jewelry grade stainless steel, designed with oxidized black hollows for an authentic vintage look. Provided with a reliable and string stainless cable pendant secured by a robust lobster claw hook. Get from HERE

21. Gothic Red Enamel Cross Stainless Necklace

Attend a Goth inspired event with a fabulous vintage pendant necklace. Displaying a vintage cross symbol highlighted by a blood-red enamel coat giving an impression of blood tainted cross. It comes with a skin-friendly and durable stainless cable chain completed with a reliable lobster claw closure. Get from HERE

22. Black Plated Stainless Celtic Cross Necklace

Rock this jet-black coated Celtic cross pendant with a light-shade shirt highlighting its sleek look. Displaying a highly textured surface engraved with scrolling foliage and Celtic knot symbols. Fade and scratch-resistant perfectly paired with a trendy round box chain offered at a 24-inch in length. Get from HERE

23. Two Toe Winged Sword Cross Stainless Necklace

An artistic expression of faith characterized by a gorgeous silver-tone pair of angel wings attached to a golden sword centerpiece. See the highly detailed wing feature highlighted by black engraving and a glossy and smooth surface. Provided with reliable and skin-friendly stainless cable chain secured by a lobster claw clasp. Get from HERE

24. Vintage Fashion Celtic Cross Urn Stainless Necklace

Here is mourning jewelry to keep the ashes of your love secured and close to your heart. Characterized by a Celtic cross from, built with a hollow inner compartment accompanied by a screw top closure. Supplied with a robust and hypoallergenic stainless steel cable chain for worry-free wear. Get from HERE

Celts

The Celts were a group of tribes originating from the heart of Europe. The Romans called them Galli when translated means barbarians. Their ethnicity was highly debated, for some believed that their civilization started in the latter part of the Bronze Age, while some argue that their culture started during the Iron Age.

The Celts were also compared to a wild beast in combat. They would strike a mighty blow against their enemy's armor as if the impact will cut through the shield. Many historians questioned this. The Greek historian Polybius specified that Celts used their long sword for hacking and not for stabbing their enemies, which was its typical use.

The Celts were also known to collect the heads of their enemies. The head was believed to be the center of power, emotion, and life. They would cut their enemies' heads and bring them back to their homes, nailing them on their houses. High ranking enemies were given unique treatments and were embalmed using cedar oil and placed on a chest.

Celtic Art

Celtic art dates back from her Bronze Age though it was only acknowledged in the Iron Age or during the La Tene era. It is also known as insular art. These are the Triskele, circle, and spirals seen on Celtic sculptures like the Pictish stones and high crosses.

Pictish stones are monuments located in Scotland engraved with Ogham symbols. The Picts were Celtic tribes who inhabited Scotland from the sixth to the 9^th century.

High crosses were self-supporting, highly decorated Christian cross symbol monuments. These are decorated with vine scrolls, Triskele, and Celtic knots.

Celtic Belief & Religion

The Celts practiced druidism, wherein they worship God associated with nature. Led by a druid, a high-ranking official of the Celtic community that serves as religious leaders, political advisor, and medical professionals. The Celts worshipped the sun, stars, and the moon, most for they believed that they were supernatural powers. They trust that only the body of a human dies as the human soul remains alive, passed on to another body after a certain amount of years.

The number three plays an essential part for the Celts. This represents water, fire, and air. This may also represent the sky, earth, and sea. The Triskele spirals represent an unending motion representing the cycle of life. Life, death, and magic or mystery.

Celtic Cross History

There are many concepts about the beginning of the Celtic cross design. Some believe that the disk feature was a form of support for the arm. Some say the Egyptian ankh and the Coptic cross symbol was the inspiration for its unique design. Most believe that Christianity plays a big part in the design. This represents a spiritual domain based on a book written by ancient Christian fathers, the founders of Christianity.  High crosses were seen in the 9^th century in two locations, one in Ahenny and another in Iona. High crosses were engraved with the medieval alphabet called Ogham. The most well-known and accepted theories on the Celtic cross's design is the lore with Saint Patrick. The story tells that he combined the symbol of Christianity with the sun cross to make the conversion more appealing to the pagans. Some believe that the sun disc was a representation that Jesus Christ has absolute power over the pagan's sun God.

Popularity

The Celtic cross symbol regains its popularity in the 19^th century, where newer versions were used in cemeteries. It became the iconic symbol of the Celts. From ancient Celtic wheel cross, Celtic knot designed Celtic cross, triquetra styled Celtic cross and the Celtic cross with trefoil accents.

Use

The Celtic cross was used to mark graves when it regained its popularity in 1850. It was far from its initial use, a symbol of Christianity, and was only built as a monument. Later, the sign was incorporated in the flag of the church of Whales and mark for various organizations and groups. The Nazis, based in Norway, also used the symbol.

Symbolism

The Celtic cross represents multiple meanings. These are

Life and transition

The Celtic cross is always well decorated with the Celtic knot or the triquetra. This symbol represents a continuous journey and life cycle, like how the seasons change and come back next year. When there is demise, there is also birth in humans, and within the belief of the Celts, the soul is reborn with another body. It is a never-ending cycle like how a Celtic knot has no end and start.

Faith and Alliance

If we follow the story of how the Celtic cross symbol was the unification of both the sun cross and the Christian cross, whatever the underlying reason may be. What is important is what it had achieved. The union of two varying beliefs that worshipped different Gods. Whether it is the sun god or Jesus Christ, what is essential is we believe that there is a God. Faith in something that we cannot see is a true testament that there is something bigger than all of us. Religion may vary with practices and the names, but the core of it all is that we each believe in something mysterious and continue to hope that he, whatever name we call our personal God, is a being that guides us in life.

Culture and Honor Nature

The Celtic cross reminds us of the Celtic civilization. It's a calling card that makes us wonder who were the Celts and why this specific cross has a different form among other cross symbols that we often see. The cross symbol also prompts us to honor and connect with nature. It prompts us that we not only need to take care of ourselves but even mother earth, who has been taking care of us since life started.

Celtic Jewelry

Contrary to the common belief that ancient civilizations were cave dwellers without care of personal hygiene and appearance, the Celts wore jewelry pieces.  One of the most talked-about that the Celts wore was the torc. A torc is a hard accessory constructed from a solid piece of metal. It has an open end with either a ball or a flat top. Some were fashioned with a mortise and tenon clasp to keep it in place.

An artifact found in Germany dating back from the 400BC proved this. The gold torc is designed with balusters forms, animals, and their iconic spiral art. The deities within Celtic mythology like Cernunnos inspired their torc designs. As Celtic Gods represent nobility and power, only Celtic, with a high-ranking status, wore these. Many sculptures representing Celtic warriors show that they wore torc necklaces and nothing else, for it was said that these warriors fought without clothing. Some torc found in the middle of the Bronze and Iron Age was designed with spiral ribbons. A torc maybe a necklace, anklet, or a bracelet, some artifacts found to weigh from a kilo to six kilos, and they were made of pure gold or iron with a silver coat. The reason for these heavy accessories is still unknowns.

They also wore saddle rings that, when seen at an angle, display an infinity symbol. Long snake armlets were also discovered in Serbia. The jewelry was associated with the Balkan Celts. Made from silver metal, the armlet was designed with a long, flat-coiled serpent-like body, a 3D snakehead encrusted with corals. It has its usual Celtic spiral arts.

The Celts are just fascinating people that they have captured our attention up until today. The Celtic cross is an excellent reminder of their history and existence. Their story from paganism to Christianism and their way of life. They remind us that we are all linked. Human and nature, one action can affect everyone. The Celtic cross also tells us that the concept of God is not new. It existed centuries ago in various forms, so maybe there is really a God. Faith in the unknown I really amazing.

Jewelry Box

A jewelry box is a receptacle or a container where we store our accessories and pieces of jewelry. Boxes were previously called caskets. The aristocrats only used jewelry caskets as a luxurious commodity. Used to house their essential documents and jewelry. They were custom made and more significant in size, comparable to a piece of small chest furniture and were only made from wooden material. Modern jewelry boxes are smaller in size, which is able to fit inside a dresser cabinet or drawers. Equipped with compartments, trays, and drawers, depending on the size.

Use

Whether you are a jewelry accumulator or a casual jewelry user, it is advisable to have our own jewelry box to house and protect our valued jewelry. Some jewelry box also serves as a display case.

Choosing

Choosing the most suitable box for you depends on the size, style, and use.

Size

Do you have or are expecting to have a significant amount of jewelry in the coming future? If Yes, you may want a more massive sized case for your jewelry. However, if you rarely use accessories and have a few pieces at the moment, you may opt to choose a small and handy jewelry case, which you can also bring on travels.

Style

What are the types of jewelry you have? Are they made of precious gems or more of fashion day to day pieces of jewelry? For highly valued pieces of jewelry, you may want to have them separated for your daily accessories for protection. As these precious pieces of jewelry are rarely used, constant exposure to dirt from the air due to the daily opening and closing of the case may affect its luster and brilliance. For everyday accessories, you may house them in a single compartmentalized jewelry box for easy access.

Use

Protection

The primary use of a jewelry case is to protect your jewelry; however, that amount of defense may differ depending on the nature of jewelry it houses. Let’s face the fact that we live in a dangerous world, and we cannot have our flawless, type D colorless circular-cut diamond jewelry set lying around our dresser. It is safe to assume this expensive piece of jewelry is housed in a vault-like jewelry case.

Display

Some pieces of jewelry are just too beautiful to be hidden inside a closed box. You can admire their beauty by placing them in a transparent glass case. This way, you can also quickly locate which accessory to use without opening the jewelry box.

Travel

These may be cylindrical, rectangular, or square-shaped. Characterized by a hard case with a soft cloth inner lining. These are small enough to fit inside your bag and can only hold a few pieces of accessories.

Reasons for a Cluttered Jewelry Box

What is the reason why we have cluttered jewelry boxes in the first place? It’s like these little pieces multiply in our sleep, and we just wake up one day thinking, where did all these come from? Science says it roots from an experience of loss, lack of space & time, and of course, over buying due to the feeling of missing out whether for trend or discount.

It is essential to know where this problem is coming from to be able to address and solve this problem. For some, constant purchase serves as short-term happiness to fill a void they feel, depression may also cause this condition. For some, it is the hype of the trend. The need to have and wear the trendiest accessory of the year or the month. While for some, limited space of not having enough time to organize their pieces of stuff.

Whatever the cause may be, it has become apparent that we need to do something, and organizing and sifting through them one by one is the only way. You may need to downsize your collection and get rid of some pieces that you no longer use or plan to use in the future.

Downsizing and Organizing

Organizing is easy if you have the space to put them, but how about if you have limited space? You need to decide which ones to let go and which one to keep. This is a tad harder because, for some who have the tendency to attach memories to things, letting go of these memorabilia is equal to letting go of the memories of the person or the experience they had. So how do we choose?

1. Stop impulse buying

You would not be able to uphold an organized jewelry box if you succumb to impulse buying. It is the seller’s job to sell, but it is not your duty to purchase. The ability to stand your ground against the impulse to buy accessories offered with discounts, on-trend, or to get that short sense of fulfillment in is the first step that we should not forget or downsize, and reorganizing will be a constant battle we have to take. This is the reason why pointing the root of the jewelry clutter is more critical than decluttering itself. Realizing the source behind your accessory pile gives you the idea of how to sift through your pieces of jewelry.

2. Setting a goal

What is your goal in this process? Is it to keep and maintain an organized jewelry case? To get rid of unwanted pieces of jewelry? Or for hygienic purposes? Are you reducing your collection in half? You must establish a purpose first to accomplish whatever it is that you envision.

3. Choosing a jewelry box

Now that you have a goal, you may have an idea of how big or small your end collection would be. To get you to stick to your vision, you would need to purchase and choose a jewelry box. If you want to stick to your existing jewelry case, you may need to clean and spread them in front of you as a reminder on how many pieces can fit and not get sidetracked.

Types of Jewelry boxes

Classic dresser Jewelry box

These are your usual rectangular jewelry box with trays, sections, mirror, and drawers. This may be placed on top of your dresser or inside the dresser cabinet for storage. It features an inner lining of soft cloth, completed with a secure lock. These types of jewelry case may be made from wood, cardboard, or glass. Glass cases also serves as a display case like what we see on jewelry shops.

Wall-mounted jewelry boxes

Just like your cupboard, but for jewelry. Characterized by a large hanging cabinet, inner lined with soft fabrics. Equipped with hooks for your chain bracelets and necklaces with compartments and slots for your rings earrings and watches. Simply put, a large cabinet having inner features of a typical jewelry box.

Armoires

This serves as a dresser type jewelry chest. Commonly made of wooden material with a flip-top mirror. The pulls out dressers are line with felt fabric and compartmentalized in smaller sections to organized specific types of jewelry. The lateral sides of the chest are reserved for long accessories like those long necklaces hanged by hooks with a rubberized pocket below to support and fasten the pendants.

Musical box

This type of jewelry box plays music commonly equipped with a dancing or rotating ballerina. These are small dresser type cases characterized by a padded segmented interior with trays and drawers. The material varies from light cardboards to heavy wood or porcelain. This is usually gifted to young women when they first have their own set of jewelry. A type of old fashioned jewelry box that has never gone out of style.

Ring boxes

If you have a thing for rings, then you may want to have them on a separate box. Ring boxes are small rectangular display cases with a glass-covered top. The main difference is that the rings are inserted in between soft cushions to keep them uptight and secured in their place. The interior is also lined with felt or velvet to protect them from unexpected impact.

Watch Boxes

These are specialized boxes for your wristwatches. Commonly equipped with a detachable round or cylindrical cushion to place your watches and to keep them in place. These may also serve as a display case.

Travel rolls or boxes

If you are familiar if the cylindrical sunglasses case, travel rolls kind of look like this. The roll cam open flat on its back, inner lined with a soft fabric. Built with a zippered cylindrical pocket to secure your accessories and wristwatches. It also features punctured material on the upper portion of the case to hold your hoop and dangling earrings. The case rolls like a burrito to secure everything within.

Another version of a travel jewelry case is rectangular. It features a single, segmented interior lined with soft and plush fabric. Equipped with a mirror and a reliable lock. The external surface is made from durable and sturdy material covered with leather to protect the set of jewelry from water, dust, and impact.

4. Sorting

This is the most dreary part of the decluttering and organizing process. Deciding on which one to get rid of and which ones to keep. You have to remember to focus and stick to your goals. One this that deviates us from getting rid of useless things is the sentiments we hold. This is a collective problem that most of us have.

Nevertheless, if you find that the jewelry is too hurtful to part ways, hold on to it, but If the piece just represents an experience that does not have a deep emotional value and you have not worn it for an eon, then please it in the get rid pile. Letting go of the past is a part of our lives. The object may be gone, but what matters is that the memories we had,  stay with us in our mind and heart.

Categorizing

This may become an overwhelming task, so you may choose by categorizing your accessories from rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, anklets, and their subcategories. Now pile them according to their category as neatly as possible. You need to be able to see them clearly in front of you.

Self-Refection

Now that you have laid everything down, it is time to look inwardly. Reflect on the last time you used them. Do you have clothes to wear them with? Did they look great on you? If you feel that you look great wearing them and you have the outfit to match them with, it’s a keeper, However, if you answered with a so-so, or you have gotten rid of or need to purchase the ensemble to go with the jewelry, then you probably won’t wear them in the future. It goes to the get rid pile.

Comfort

Do you get itchy or does it bite on your skin when you wear them? Or do they excellent against your skin? Remember, if they are not comfortable, they should go to the get rid pile unless you have no other accessories in place of them. On the other hand, once a piece of jewelry looks and feels great on you, it is a no brainer that it is for keeps.

Quality

Scrutinize your for keeps pile look at them closely. Is your jewelry missing some pieces, like beads or crystals? How about the closures and clasps, are they still intact? How about the color and the polishing? Will it go back to its original luster after cleaning, or does it need professional intervention? Do you have the means to mend them, and are they worth the time and effort? Generally, is it still of quality that you are assured that it will stay intact when you wear it.

Duplication

If you look at your pile, you may have noticed that you are drawn on a specific style. You do need the variety, but you have to ask yourself, how many do I need? Because some may even look the same with an indistinguishable difference. Remember, you have set a limited space. You must choose between you go to style duplicate or go for something different for eth reason that just in case I may need this… Think carefully before you decide. 

Tips

Now, what do we do with our get rid pile? Do we just throw away? Not yet! Here are the things we can do after decluttering.  

Resell

Scrap

Gold and silver made jewelry that has damages still has value. You can have these quoted with your local jewelry shop or pawnshops that are open to purchasing damaged gold or silver jewelry. This may not be as expensive as its original price, but this is better than throwing them in the trash or uselessly taking space in your jewelry box.

Second hand

If you believe that your accessories are still in excellent shape, you can try selling them as a second-hand goods online. Be sure, to be honest, that this is pre-loved and describe in advance any flaw it may have.

Fragments

Some vintage pieces of jewelry can be sold by components. Some jewelry collectors that may have the same jewelry as you but may need the parts that you have to repair or replace some part of theirs

Antique shop

Some people just love vintage pieces of jewelry. If you have something old or looks old, you may want to try selling them to an antique shop. A good quality vintage jewelry may even fetch higher than the new ones.

Recycle

Some pieces of jewelry can serve other purposes. Beaded bracelets may be used as a curtain holder or an accent for your jeans. Brooch and pins may serve as an accent on your backpack or as a hair accessory. Play with your creativity, and find a place for them in your home.

Effects of Decluttering and Organizing

Decluttering, in general, is getting rid of unneeded or unwanted pieces of jewelry that, as Marie Condo says, do not spark joy anymore. It’s either we have more than enough, or it was not as beautiful as it used to be. Decluttering and organizing our jewelry case, it has the same concept as decluttering our closet with our clothes. It also results in:

Efficiency & Productivity

Have you ever experienced having to spend more time than necessary just to find a pair of earrings? Or having to delicately untangle charm chain bracelets? It may appear like a short time, but without your knowledge, you have become less efficient, spending those precious minutes daily looking and straightening something that you should not in the first place. Those 15 minutes a day could have been used for leisure or for productive work,

Hygiene

Clutter is still a mess, even if it is made by expensive jewelry pieces. We have to note that our jewelry comes in direct contact with our skin. It has tiny nooks and crannies that may harbor dirt or bacteria. For some, they may take a bath wearing their jewelry for others, they may wipe them before putting them back inside the case, and for some, it goes directly back into the pile. We may seem to think that the first two are better than the last one; in some way, yes, however, we must take note that putting them in a pile without drying them fully will create a moist environment. Moist nooks generate a ground for fungi and molds. It may look like a clean pile, but we do not have bionic eyes to see if harmful bacteria are living on its surfaces.

Relives Stress

Our morning may have an impact on our whole day. A stress and hassle-free morning can result in a positive outlook and a great day. Can you imagine facing a lump of jewelry every morning? Unless you are the queen of Egypt that owns a mountain of golden accessories, this can cause stress. A missing push back or entangled necklaces, and just that specific time that you wanted to wear them. It is acceptable if you always have enough time sorting through your pile. However, there are times when you took longer in the shower, or you just snoozed your alarm for a bit. This feeling produces anxiety early in your day that may result in an irritated mood all through your day.

Minimalist Jewelry Case

Have you heard of minimalist jewelry? These pieces of jewelry are quite dainty and more straightforward than their counterparts and can complement any style. The advantage of choosing pieces of jewelry that are simple is that you do not need a vast collection. This means less clutter, less cost, and less stress.

The trick is getting modest pieces of jewelry. For example, statement rings that do shot shout I am here. Instead, it says hello there. These pieces have the oomph factor but not in a grand way. This way, you will under no circumstances have to concern yourself about over-accessorizing.

Decluttering our jewelry box is only a part of organizing our life. It is quite a symbolic act to partake for some. This means they are ready to move forward and leave all the mess behind. Some to be more efficient, while for some as a return of investment. Whatever your motive may be, one thing is for indisputable, a mess needs to be cleaned up to be healthy, happy, fulfilled, and that unexplainable feeling of a new and clean start.

Earring sets are also neutral in a design suitable for men and women. Standard packages include hoop, huggie, studs, or drop and dangle earrings.

Before you purchase your earring sets, you must first find out what metals you are allergic to. Most people develop an allergic reaction from low-quality jewelry. Some of the most popular hypoallergenic materials used on jewelry today are gold, sterling silver, platinum, 316L stainless steel, titanium, and acrylics. Choosing hypoallergenic jewelry is vital for worry-free and comfortable wear.

Here are some earring sets constructed from a hypoallergenic 316L stainless steel for your sensitive ears:

1. 4 Sets Rectangular Bar Stud Stainless Earrings

Here's a modern eight-piece earring set beautifully made from a medical-grade 316L stainless alloy base IP plated with silver, yellow gold, rose-gold, and black coating hand polished to a gleaming sheen. Molded with a slim rectangular bar figure furnished with a durable butterfly friction backing for comfortable and secure wear. Get from HERE

2. 5 Sets Black Stainless Star Stud Earrings (4 Available Color)

Come and check this ten-piece stainless stud earring set made available in four shimmerings and vibrantly coated stainless alloy. Featuring a star figure with an evenly coated surface furnished with a robust flat butterfly push backing for worry-free and secure wear. Available in five different sizes from 0.16inches to 0.31-inches. Get from HERE

3. 5 Sets Black Stainless square Stud Earrings (4 Available Color)

Choose from our selection of ion-plated stainless steel stud earrings in four hip colors of jet black, rose-gold, yellow-gold, or silver. Fashioned with a square-shaped design, small and lightweight for everyday use. Its fade, and scratch-resistant surface guarantee long-lasting wear together with a secure friction backing. Get from HERE

4. 5 Sets Multicolored Bead Stud Stainless Earrings

Grab this ten-piece earring set molded with a bead ball design. IP plated with lovely colors of silver, black, rose-gold, blue, and rainbow. Excellently made from premium quality stainless steel body and backing for guaranteed lifelong wear. Wear it alternately or share it with your friends. Get from HERE

5. 5 Sets Heart Stud Stainless Earrings (4 Available Color)

A symbol of passion and femininity, get this modern and hip ten-piece stud earring set constructed from a robust and non-reactive 316L stainless alloy base. Beautifully coated with a fade-resistant coat with a high polish finish. The set includes sizes from 0.16, 0.20, 0.24, 0.28, and 0.31-inches for your numerous ear piercings. Get from HERE

6. 6 Sets Circular-Cut Colored Zirconia Stainless Stud Earrings (3 Available Color)

Don't hold back and add this fabulous solitaire stud earring set. Highlighting a multifaceted circular-cut black or white zirconia crystal secured by six durable prongs. Aesthetically fashioned from a plated stainless in black, silver, or gold shades. Each piece is equipped with a reliable push backing for easy put on and off. Get from HERE

7. 6 Sets Bead Ball Plated Stainless Stud Earrings (6 Available Color)

High impact and elegance are obtained with these lovely little bead stud earrings. Highlighting an extraordinarily glossy and smooth tiny ball feature. Expertly made from a corrosion-resistant and skin-friendly stainless steel base. Furnished with a reliable butterfly friction backing for comfortable daily wear. Get from HERE

8. 3 Sets Round Rainbow LGBTQ Stud Earring

Celebrate gay pride by wearing this remarkable six-piece set of stud earrings made from a corrosion-resistant and non-reactive stainless steel base. Available in thee designs, a pair of round and triangular studs supported by a durable butterfly push backing, a couple of embossed circular studs with black margins, and a cone-shaped push backing. Get from HERE

9. Gold Plated Punk Spike Huggie Stainless Earring

Show an elegant punk appearance with this lovely pair of huggie earrings with a spike accent. Fashioned from a high-grade and heavy-duty stainless steel base, plated with a luxurious yellow-gold with a gleaming sheen. Small and stylish, a sure way to up your casual look. Get from HERE

10. 4 Sets Round Zirconia Roman Numeral Flat Stud Earrings

Here is a fantastic set of stud earrings that will put a little sparkle to your day. A union of modern and traditional design creating one fantabulous look. Highlighting a glossy, plated surface emphasized by a clear or black zirconia crystal. Roman numerals are clearly engraved on its surface, giving it a vintage appeal. Get from HERE

11. 4 Sets Two Tone Stainless Huggie Earrings

Simple and stylish in an understated and fashionable way. Highlighting a dual-tone design made from a reliable and rust-resistant stainless alloy base. Its glossy and silky smooth surface is highlighted with colored borders of gold, black, blue, and silver. Each color combination displays different styles, from chic to sporty. Get from HERE

12. 6 Sets Dual Tone Screw Back Stainless Stud Earrings

Go for a native and hip look by wearing these twelve-piece stud earrings available in yellow gold, silver, black, and rose-gold. Featuring a glossy colored stainless alloy surface accentuated with a black or white center, giving a plug earring illusion. Equipped with a secure and comfortable flat screw back. Get from HERE

13. 3 Sets Multifaceted Round Black Zirconia Stud Earrings

Loving this fantastic six-piece set of solitaire studs earring highlighting a sparkling circular-cut black cubic zirconia crystal held by three flat, durable prongs set on gold, silver, or black-plates=d 316L stainless steel base. Equipped with a modern ball backing. Delicate and small, perfect to complement a princess necklace with an updo hairstyle. Get from HERE

14. 3 Sets Round Carbon Fiber Plated Stainless Stud Earrings

Carbon fiber gives a masculine and rugged look, especially when incorporated in gorgeous jewelry like this six-piece stud earring set. Molded from an ion-plates stainless steel base with shimmering colors of gold, black, and silver. Equipped with a reliable and comfortable fit screw backing for worry-free wear. Get from HERE

15. 3 Sets Native Lead Dangle Plated Stainless Huggie Earrings

We give you a six-piece huggie earring set perfect for both a glamorous and punk look. Wear a pair of luxurious yellow gold plated earrings with a beautiful Sunday dress and the silver or black for a day at the office or travels. Fashioned from a high-quality 316L stainless base with a charming leaf dangle giving a pure and fresh appeal. Get from HERE

16. Punk Style Plated Stainless Huggie Earrings (4 Available Sets)

Punk and Goth, the only words that you will utter upon laying your eyes on these marvelous sets of black of silver-plated stainless steel earrings. Choose your weapon, the stud chain hoop-like earring and spikes are perfect with a black jacket with leather bracelets, while the rotating square and spring accent give honor to any type of clothing, giving a high-fashion look. Get from HERE

17. 12 Sets Gothic Chain Huggie Titanium Earrings

You will never run out of fashionable statement earrings in choosing this 24-piece titanium earring. From a simple and unadorned huggie to a fashion-forward pair of earrings highlighting a double-ring base with a chained feather accent. The cross and spike drops are also not to be ignored, giving a punk and powerful aura. 

18. Chain Cross Feather Huggie Stud Stainless Earrings (3 Available Sets)

Have you ever felt that there is this rebel living inside of you? Express that hidden desire to be unique by wearing a three-piece set that can be worn in singles or in a different pairing, which is a massive trend in the hip-hop and rock genre. Offered in black or silver shade displaying a double cross-shape chain pendant, spike, and chained spike. Get from HERE

19. Black and Silver Plated Huggie Zirconia Stud Stainless Earring Set (2 Available Sets)

Is a 24-piece set not enough? How about a forty-eight piece earring set? That is 13 pairs or 24 pairs of earrings for a very reasonable price! All are constructed from a durable and skin-friendly stainless alloy base. IP plated with black or silver hues. This includes an array of stud earrings in different sizes and huggie earrings featuring various designs. Get from HERE

20. 6 Sets Gold Silver Black Plated Stainless Huggie Earrings

Share this wonderful 12-piece huggie earring set made from premium grade 316L stainless steel equipped with a fade and rust-resistant gold, silver, or black coat. Furnished with a hinged body and a snap clasp for comfortable wear. Get from HERE

21. 6 Sets Black and Silver Hoop Huggie Stud Earrings

Stud, hoop, or a huggie? Why choose when it is all available in a single pack. Featuring beautifully molded earring sets available in black and silver. Two pairs of stud earrings are characterized by a flat circular design with a flat screw backing, two pairs of hinged huggie, and another two pairs of slim hoop earrings. Get from HERE

What are the symptoms that you have developed an allergic reaction to your jewelry?

The time span in which symptoms of the allergic reaction come out varies for each individual. The indicators generally manifest from twelve to forty-eight hours of wear, but some highly allergic to nickel can show skin allergies within an hour. The signs include localized redness, itching or burning sensation, dry patches, and inflammation. Sweat adds to the gravity of the allergy that may spread the skin's reaction.

Treatment:

You can use over the counter hydrocortisone cream for mild and localized skin irritation. In some severe cases where regular antihistamines are not enough, physicians prescribe steroids. 

Types of metals for sensitive skins:

Gold

Pure gold jewelry does not exist, for it is too soft to be constructed into jewelry. Like silver, gold is alloyed with other metals to have a sturdy form. Gold, on its own, is hypoallergenic, but most gold jewelry contains nickel. Make sure that the gold is nickel-free and of high quality.

Sterling Silver (nickel-free)

Not all sterling silver is considered hypoallergenic though silver is non-reactive on its own sterling silver only contains 92.5% of pure silver. This is alloyed with various metals such as zinc, germanium, copper, platinum, or nickel. It really depends on the makers which metals to use.

Platinum

Platinum is a diamond's counterpart when it comes to metals. Rare, durable, and beautiful belonging to the precious metal category. Platinum is a nickel-free base material sought after for its durability, making it more appealing than traditional gold. Proven not to cause skin irritation, unlike its counterpart, white gold, which contains nickel. As we know, nickel is the culprit why we develop skin irritation.

316L Stainless Steel

Pieces of jewelry made from a medical-grade base are your safest bet when it comes to hypoallergenic materials.

Titanium

Lightweight, non-reactive, and biocompatible. Another medical-grade metal used in the medical industry is proven safe even when implanted under the skin. If it's safe under the skin, it is so much more worn outside the body.

Plastic

The most affordable type of material used on earrings for sensitive ears. It may not be as classy and sophisticated in appearance, but its lightweight and hypoallergenic property make it an excellent base, especially for children. They are commonly available in fun, and colorful designs to perfectly complement themed costumes.

Types of earrings

Dangle

Sometimes called a drop earring because of the minimal difference between the two. Both drop and dangle earrings are long and suspended under the earlobe. They both can sway from side to side. The difference is that a drop earring is adorned with a single crystal drop to be categorized as a drop earring. Dangle earrings, on the other hand, may be furnished with spray or decorative materials and still falls under the dangle earing category, as long as it hangs and sways from one point to another. A drop earring may also have a sturdy and immovable feature like a long bar-like style.

The typed of closure used in dangle and drop earrings are French hooks and stud type of earrings. French hooks are also commonly known as fishhooks, where the hook-like posts are inserted and left hanging on the other end without any clasp or plug.

Some dangling and drop earrings are suspended from a stud earring displaying the same theme.

Front fastening is a type of earring closure made for kids. Usually seen in European countries suitable for children from six years onwards. Characterized by a ring post inserted in a hole located at the front area of the earring.

Hoop

A classic type of earring with a circular form. Commonly constructed using metal tubes of different thickness and cuts attached to a post. Usually equipped with a spring or French lock clasp.

Spring type closure is operated by pulling the circular body and inserting the rod inside the hoops ring tube body, relying on its circular body's tension.

French lock is a more uncomplicated closure for hook earrings where a fork-like snap built on one end securing a curved or straight post.

Fixed bead type of hoop earrings is furnished with a permanent bead ball end serving as a ball plug, preventing the hoop from moving forward. What is disadvantageous about this type of hoop earring is the possibility of the circle from moving backward. Furthermore, the ball may be stuck inside the pierced hole, particularly for geriatrics who wore heavy earrings in the past.

Captive bead clasp is not as popular as the other types of hoop clasps. The earring is characterized by an open-end circle leaving a small gap in between, just enough for the earlobe's skin to pass through and then secured by a cylindrical bead, also using tension as a lock.

Sleeper earrings

Starter earrings suitable for wear even when sleeping, usually worn on newly pierced ears where earrings must be worn twenty-four hours to keep a hole as the skin repairs itself. Equipped with short posts without any decoration for comfortable wear even while sleeping.

Huggie

If the hook and stud earring had a baby, it is called the huggie. Characterized by a small and thicker hoop body, worn on the earlobe. A version of an earring resembling a huggie is worn on the outer ear called an ear cuff. Usually built with hinged snap closure making it possible to stretch the body open like a mouth and closing easily secured with a snap. Another not so common type of closure used in huggies is called omega clips. This resembles a lever back, except the backing has a more extensive and broader clip like feature (seen on clip on earrings) where the post is inserted. This type of closer gives a more secure hold.

Stud

The history of stud earring goes way back in the Asian region where men wore them as a form of birthright, displaying a prominent society's prominent status. Studs are the most practical among all the types of earrings for it is light and small features. It is elegant and chic contained in a tiny yet powerful package.

Studs are also the most accessible type to pair with other forms of jewelry, like a necklace. Donned on almost the same region, this duo can create a wondrous appearance when worn correctly.

Ear climbers

A new and modern type of earring giving an illusion of multiple ear piercings. As the term connotes, the earring appears to climb up from the earlobe. This is best for individuals with a single piercing to experience how it will look like having multiple ear piercing. Ear climbers are built with an elongated hook. It is worn by inserting the hook through your piercing and rotating it upward, gripping the skin on your ear to secure it in place.

These give a high fashion look, especially when worn only on one ear.

Ear cuffs

A type of earring where the piercing is not needed. Worn on the outer segment of the ear, hugging the folds creating a pierce illusion. Commonly available in thin or thick forms (depending on the ear area worn), giving a hip and fresh look together with other types of earrings. Being a non-piercing earring, its only downside is that it may feel uncomfortable at a time, particularly when not donned in the proper way. It may feel too tight or loose that it may fall off entirely. The trick is to locate the thinnest skin on your ear to slip the earring and gently slip down to the area where it sits both comfortably and securely.

Barbells

Another form of modern earrings that looks similar to a barbell. Characterized by a bead ball on each end having one detachable ball as closure. These are used in various body piercing types like ear, tongue, nose, and the private area. Other forms of barbells are curved, circular, and surface barbells.

Plugs / Flesh Tunnels

An ancient form of ear accessory that is not as commonly worn today. The large hole that it creates is why some people choose it, while it is a definite no for others. Ancient earplug and skin stretching were seen dating back from 3300BC, where a frozen body was found in the alps of Italy having multiple tattoos and stretched ears measuring up to seven millimeters in size.

Incan, Mayan, and Aztec men start wearing earplugs at the young age of twelve to show a wealthy status. African tribes such as the Maasai, Fulani, and others also practice skin stretching up to this time.    

Hypoallergenic materials do not necessarily mean it is safe for everyone to wear. Some labeled as hypoallergenic can still cause skin allergies. It may root in the quality of the material used for up to this moment, there are no known set standards on what constitutes a hypoallergenic base. Furthermore, each individual reacts to metals differently. The best thing to find out which element you are allergic to is by taking a test done by a professional physician and dermatologist.

Before you start a jewelry business, you need to decide what type of jewelry you are going to produce. Fine jewelry, middle class or fashion jewels. Fine jewelry is fabricated from precious metals and gemstones marketed at a higher price. Luxurious and one of a kind pieces fabricated by extremely skilled artisans. Fashion jewelry is mostly made from inexpensive base materials following the trend and with an affordable price. These are massed produced and somewhat disposable in essence. Middle-class jewelry sits in between luxury and fashion pieces. Made from metals, precious or not, with semi-precious gemstones and unique designs with a mid-range rate.

Types of Manufacturing Jewelry:

Handmade

As the term implies, everything is handmade without using mechanical devices. Assembling readymade pieces like wire, joints, beads, metal plates, and others. Most of the most delicate jewelry pieces of the past and the present are handmade, fabricated, and assembled by a master artisan. These are labor extensive with producing unique and personalized pieces of jewelry.

Some jewelers specializing in handmade jewelry do not even use prefabricated pieces instead use raw form of gold, silver, platinum, and other alloys and forge each small sections separately. A master jeweler will then solder and weld each piece together, creating a masterpiece.

Soldering / Solder Paste

 

You will need a soldering board, torch, cross lock tweezers, soldering pick, and a solder or solder paste. Traditional soldering uses solder and flux. The solder used in jewelry may be in a wire, pre-cut squares called pallions, or sheets.  Flux is a cleaning material commonly used before and after soldering, protecting the metal surface from re-oxidation. However, today, a solder paste (soldering flux) is available, a thick gray putty-like paste initially used for circuit boards connecting electrical pieces mounted directly on the surfaces. Solder pastes consist of powdered metals suspended on flux, acting as a brief bonding agent while the solder melts during the soldering process. Various soldering pastes are comprised of different materials, depending on their use. Solder paste containing real metal solder of copper, silver, or gold is commonly used in jewelry making with various melting points from soft to hard.

Advantages of soldering paste

Soldering pastes are excellent in connecting miniature pieces in fabricating filigree, jump rings, and earring posts as it can fill tiny spaces. Soldering flux is not recommended in soldering large parts, as this requires a large amount of heat.

How to Use Soldering Flux

1. Prepare the metal for soldering. Make certain that it is free from grease and filth, a clean surface guarantees a better solder flow.
2. Apply flux on the surrounding area to be solder to protect the metal surface from oxidation as the soldering paste will only preserve the segment it is applied on.
3. Open the syringe containing soldering flux and choose the needle tip suitable for your project.
4. Make sure that metal pieces are flushed cut, and apply the solder paste. Note that you will need to use more soldering paste, for it is a mixture and not your regular pure solder. Apply the soldering paste by pushing the plunger and deposit the paste directly on the area to be fused.
5. Use low to medium heat until the flux bubbles and melts. You will see the metals glisten, and miniature solder balls will appear. Use a soldering pick to move the melted solder on its intended area and wait for the solder to flow and seep in between crevices. Apply more paste if you see some groves left and repeat the process.
6. Pickle and sand off exposed solder using an abrasive silicone wheel and polish your jewelry as usual.

Tips:

• In soldering earring posts, apply soldering paste on both ends.
• In soldering a metal frame on to a sheet, apply solder flux around the bezel connecting to the sheet.
• Cover the end of the needle with electrical tape to prevent the paste from drying out.
• Unscrew the needle and place the cover back if you are not going to use the paste for a long time. Ensure that you clean the needle by inserting a wire to prevent it from clogging.
• The pickling solution contains a mixture of diluted acids with five percent hydrochloric and sulfuric acid. This is used to remove visible oxidation after soldering.
• Immediately degrease soldered pieces for the longer it is postponed, the less efficient it will be.

Types Degreasing

Degreasing is a method used in preparation for electroplating. Materials used are alcohol, chlorine, dry ice, or solvents. The degreasing agent is directly applied to the surface by spraying or immersion.

Spraying is the most common type for maintenance use and a prequel to vapor degreasing.

Chemical

Chemical degreasing uses a warm alkali bath commonly used as the first step in degreasing. This process is immediately followed by a lukewarm water rinse for thirty seconds.

Electrolytic

Using electrical current, usually, a second step is used for brass cup chain jewelry.

Cast

The process involving melting and incorporating metal base into molds by pouring or injection. 

Lost Wax Casting Technique

 

Wax casting is an old-fashioned way of molding jewelry dating back from the 6^th century BC in Northern China. Estimated to have used around seven tons of wax to mold the famous bronze Buddha housed in the temple of Todaiji.  The term lost wax derives from literally losing or breaking the mold in creating custom jewelry. This means no two pieces of jewelry is the same for each piece, even with the same design is carved from a different wax mold. Metals commonly used are silver, gold, copper-based like brass, and bronze. Casts are generally made with either oil-based clay or wax. Other organic materials initially used were tar, resin, tallow, and fabrics. For molding small pieces such as jewelry, specialty wax is often used. There are two ways of creating a wax mold: injecting liquefied resin inside the rubber mold or manually sculpting the design on the wax itself.

Three Types of Wax

Beeswax or natural wax

The bees produce natural waxes. These are aromatic, sticky, soft, and pliable with a varied melting point from one hundred forty-two to one hundred fifty degrees Fahrenheit—preferred jewelry manufacturers for their resistance to contraction and shortness. A combination of beeswax, linseed oil, and mineral spirits paste protects metals such as iron, bronze, and steel from rust, producing a glossy sheen.

Synthetic wax

Paraffin

You may be familiar with paraffin wax used in creating candlesticks and paraffin treatments on salons. These are pliable microcrystalline wax from petroleum used as an additive to other wax types resulting in a more rigid form with a melting point of one hundred thirty-five degrees Fahrenheit.

Specialty wax

 Dedicated to its intended use.

1. Carving wax is a type of resin used in the manufacture of jewelry due to its hardness melting at two hundred twenty-five to two hundred thirty degrees Fahrenheit.  
2. Modeling wax is comparable to molding clay used to model sculptures and jewelry.
3. Patch wax is soft in form, used in patching up crevices of the finished wax model.
4. Sticky wax is a hard type of specialty wax used to attach wax pieces in spruce in preparation for casting.

Die Struck

A method wherein a sheet of metals is manually hammered on a steel die producing definite impressions commonly used in fabricating signet rings. Considered superior in quality, that cast jewelry. The hammering results in a dense structure with highly defined features with a longer-lasting lustrous sheen. Resistant to friction, corrosion, and abrasion again due to its high density.

Step by Step Process of Making Jewelry

Idea / Draft

Everything starts with an idea. Your creativity is explored at this stage. You may have to do a little or in-depth research on what is sells and not. Find inspirations on what are the latest models that are hooking your target market. You have to decide how your jewelry will look like and prepare the materials needed especially if you are encrusting crystal pieces. If you are a designer, you may have drawn some inspirational pieces you wanted to see in reality. If you are a capitalist with an idea, yet you do not have the skills to draw it on paper, you may need the help of a designer or an artist to convey your thoughts and transform your ideas into a 3D sketch and drawn from different perspectives. This is no ordinary drawing but a blueprint. One thing that you need to take note is that sizing or standardization of your design starts from the here. Accurate sizing is critical, especially when you are going to incorporate accents such as crystals. Measurements from the ring size, shank thickness, and width to the grooves' depth and measures for inlays and other adornments. Everything has to be measured and precisely detailed.

CAD

 

The second and modern method is with the use of 3D mold using a 3D printer. You will need to work with a CAD designer during this process. CAD or computer-aided design utilizes a computer for creation, analysis, and design. CAD software is specifically advantageous in increasing productivity with a faster turn-around time, saving production costs. 

Advantages of using CAD system

Detailed 3D prototype

Traditional sketching of blueprint using pens and paper are difficult to edit, unlike the models designed with CAD. After rendering the design, you will be able to see each angle and are able to edit features in an instant until you are satisfied with what you see on the screen. You can also quickly adjust measurements. As you may have realized by now, scaling is vital in fabricating the master mold. 

Variants

With the help of an expert CAD designer, you will be able to create a line using your scaled prototype and save each design separately. This is particularly helpful when your master mold comes back perfectly with the correct proportions. This means that you only need to create various formats using the same base.

Fast and Practical

Using your master scaled model, you will be able to alter and create the design without having to go back to zero, unlike with the traditional blueprint where you need to recreate everything.

Modeling

 

There are two ways to create a mold for jewelry.

Carving

The first one is by manually carving on wax. You need to be or employ the help of a carver with impressive skills because your jewelry's aesthetic relies on the accuracy of the master mold. Exquisite details must be incorporated at this level.

3D Printing

 

After designing with CAD, it is now time to print and see how it looks like in real life. 3D Printing does this. 3D Printing only takes days to weeks, depending on the scale and intricacy. As jewelry pieces are generally small, it may take 30 minutes to a few days at most.

3D Printing is the procedure of creating a 3D object, designed using computer software such as CAD. Linked and ready to be printed. Just comparing the time it took to finish a traditional wax carving compared to a few hours or days with the help of technology. What is more impressive is that if the prototype is flawed and needs adjustments, it can be immediately tweaked and printed again.  Unlike wax carvings in which with just a minor mistake in carving, you have to scrap everything and do it all over again and again if the prototype is flawed.

Materials used in 3D Printing

Plastic

The most common material used in fabricating almost anything available in bright red, green and transparent form. It may come with a matte or glossy surface: firm, smooth, flexible, and affordable properties of plastics that are appealing to creators and enthusiasts.

PLA – Polyastic acid.

An environmentally friendly material derived from sugar cane and cornstarch. A material expected to rise in the future due to its biodegradable property that may appear in soft or hard forms.

ABS – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

A safe and robust material termed as lego plastic. These are used in printing stickers, jewelry, and toys.

PVA – Polyvinyl Alcohol Plastic

Low-cost plastic used to print disposable items.

PC - Polycarbonate

Rarely used in printing fasteners.

Powders

Nylon

Flexible and creates a highly detailed 3d model used in fabricating almost anything.

Alumide

A powder mixture of gray aluminum and polyamine producing a robust, grainy and sandy textured 3D objects.

Resins

High –detail resins

As the term suggests, this is a type of resin used in printing highly detailed objects.

Paintable resin

Used in printing objects with detailed features like figurines.

Transparent resin

The most robust among the resins.

Metal

It is central to note that the metals used in 3D Printing are in a powdered form. The metal powder is heated, skipping the casting process directly creating the article or jewelry. The finished product is electro-polished and ready for sale.

Stainless Steel

Also used for jewelry and everyday household utensils.

Bronze

Suitable in creating decorative household fixtures, vases, and even jewelry.

Gold

Perfect for earrings, rings, jewelry, and other jewelry.

Aluminum

3D Printing using aluminum powder is common fabricating thin materials.

Titanium

A robust material commonly used in fabricating concrete equipment.

Carbon Fiber

Used as a topcoat on a plastic base aiming to strengthen the plastic material. The future of carbon fiber printing is predicted to replace carbon fiber lay-up.

Advantages of 3D Printing

• No unsold inventory

If you are starting a jewelry business or specializing in custom-made pieces of jewelry. 3D Printing is specifically beneficial. You can manufacture limited parts at home, altering each design depending on your customer's need. You do not have to invest a large sum of money that you do not have to store somewhere in your house, not knowing if everything will be sold. You can start with limited finance and grow your business with every purchase.

• Endless design

As we have mentioned earlier, together with CAD software, it is easier to print out and manipulate designs using a proven scaled pattern. This limits mistakes, and you will be able to see if your current design is marketable seeing its 3D model. Because some designs may look great on paper yet ridiculous in real-life.

• Custom Designs

You will be able to quickly adapt to your client's request. Sometimes we encounter a client who changed their mind quickly. With CAD's help, you can adjust the current design, adding or subtracting accents per customer request.

• Faster turn-around time

There is no need to depend on a third-party manufacturer; you can start manufacturing your own jewelry at home or in your office. Accept clients without fear that your third party fabrication company may have a long list of clients before you. You will be able to give an exact date on when you will be able to produce the requested jewelry design.

• Allows Intricate Designs

With CAD and 3D Printing, you will be able to design and fabricate intricately designed jewelry such as linked pieces and chains that were impossible to create in the past. No need to assemble each segment. Print your mold can cast it, making an intricate design in one piece.

3D wax

Creating the master mold is first on the list prior to mass manufacture. Using the master wax produced from carving or with the help of 3D Printing, it is cast, creating a master metal mold. For rubber molding, a metal model is imprinted using a particular rubber mold and placed on a machine that presses the article firmly while applying heat until it forms a hard block. The hardened rubber is called the master molder injected with hot wax used in was model reproduction. 3D wax mold replicas are made by injecting liquefied resin into the mold and left to harden. These pieces are then soldered and arranged onto a wax pole, like a tree. This way, multiple components are made at once and will fit inside the cylindrical flask.

Casting

 

Casting, another tedious stage where the was mold are placed in a cylindrical steel container and filled with a mixture of investment and solvent. The mixture and the molding flask must be inside a vacuumed environment where the air is removed from the mixture and fills the mold. It is vital to remove the air bubble, for it may leave hollow spaces and lead to a flawed mold. Again, accuracy and perfection are paramount. The filled flask is heated in an oven with a temperature ranging from 550 to 800-Celsius degrees and undergoes a complete burn out cycle to harden and at the same time melting the wax mold, leaving a detailed impression inside the cast.

The cast is quickly transferred to a vacuum chamber poured with molten metals, allowed to cool for a bit, and quenched. The model is rapidly destroyed, revealing the raw casted jewelry inside.

Pre-Polishing

The prefabricated metal is polished to the highest degree of shine and even surface. Cleaning baths are used to remove any investment cast lodged in small crevices challenging to remove by manual hand washing even the use of high-pressure water showers. The molded pieces are manually cut close to the sprue, careful not to damage the jewelry. 

Excess metal connecting the jewelry to the sprue is cut and filed to create an even surface. Wheel cutters are used to clean out extra metals between crannies, giving a clean and detailed cut accent. Adding enamels and other additional designs happen at this stage.

If the jewelry is made with various pieces, it is assembled and soldered together. Lastly, it is hand-polished using your choice of polishing machines.

A typical polishing machine has two wheels, one with a coarse wheel and the first to use, followed by the wheel with a soft buff. There are various compounds applied on these wheels, enhancing its efficiency in a shorter time.

Polishing compounds:

Black emery

Jam-packed with emery, emery is dark granular rock used in making abrasive powders. This compound is used and effective to remove visible scratches from plating and lacquer. Perfect for pieces of jewelry with a rough and deeply scratched surface. The abrasive will increase the efficiency of the coarse wheel, saving time and energy. This will also give a slightly glossy and smooth texture, best followed by a soft wheel buff.

Blue Magic

Exclusively designed for platinum, providing an unparalleled luster. It may likewise give a beautiful shine on gold.

Brown tripoli

A universal compound for removing scratches while providing a smooth surface. Best suited in polishing soft metals like copper, aluminum, brass, steel, and wood.

Fabulustre

A one-step polishing compound used on all metals from gold, silver to alloys and decorative metals. Removed light scratches leaving a mirror-like finish

Green Rouge

Suitable for both hard and soft metals giving a highly lustrous finish. Best to polish stainless steel, chrome, and platinum, leaving a brighter finish than using white rouge.

Greystar

Perfect for soldered pieces in removing fire scale stains, a general-purpose compound consisting of fine and constant abrasive particles for cutting uneven surface and enhancing the metal's luster. This is best suited with a rigid buffing wheel.

Polinum

The orange glow is specially designed to polish yellow gold, stainless steel, platinum, and white gold, leaving an incredible glistening sheen. Initially intended for watch straps and cases for touch-ups giving a brand new appearance.

Red Rouge (Jeweler's Rouge)

Widely used by jewelers for its high effectivity in polishing most metals while enhancing their natural color and sheen. Perfect for a touch-up polish giving a brand new shine safe even for thinly plated pieces of jewelry.

Red Rouge (water-soluble)

 Perfect in buffing precious metals such as gold and silver, the only difference between a typical red rouge is that the compound is water-soluble easy to clean with plain water.

White Rouge

Suitable in polishing platinum and other hard metals, used as a finishing compound to enhance the end polish, which can also be used for soft metals providing an exquisite finish.

Tan Bobbing

Famous for its fast, abrasive action, quickly removing light surface marks and fire scales from soldering.  Best to smoothen the surface gold and silver metals. Used it with a buffing wheel as a pre-polishing compound, preparing the surface for the final polishing stage. 

Zam

Exclusive for silver and turquoise pieces of jewelry composed of gentle ingredients, which does not harm soft stones giving a lustrous finish. This is primarily used on jewelry pieces requiring a touch-up polish containing delicate gems that cannot be taken out of the setting.

Stone Setting

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It is time to add bling and sparkles! In setting crystals and stones, the central piece is always mounted first. Gem setters have light and steady hands. They carefully placed and secured the stones by delicately pressing prongs using a cutting burr. Channel and bezel settings are harder to set.

Plating

 

The process of adding a thin metal layer with the use of chemicals and direct electrical current aimed to simulate the appearance of precious metals to improve the aesthetics and prevent the disintegration of the base metal. You may be wondering if the crystals or stones will be covered as well. The answerer is no. the metal salts will only adhere to electrically conductive materials, thus not affecting the crystal or stone.

Tip:

• Ensure that the surface free from dust and grease. Clean, pickle, and activate the metal surface by exposing it to a diluted acid solution.
• The organic varnish is deposited using electroplating to resist and protect the jewelry from corrosion.

Types of plating

Bright copper

It is recommended to use a sulfuric bath in attaining a bright luster. Crystals with an iridescent aurora borealis layer may be affected by this using a sulfuric bath if the recommended plating time is not followed and exceeded.

Cyanide copper

A type of plating used to enhance adhesion of copper plating, particularly for soldered pieces. Again, note the recommended time of stone exposure to prevent damaging its reflective coating.

Gold

Gold baths are either alkaline or acidic. Both conditions are safe for stones having a pH of nine to ten for alkalis and three to four pH for acids. 

Palladium

commonly used as a white interlayer in place of nickel. Palladium bath has the tendency to plate crystals with an AB coat; therefore, it is advisable to limit the plating for three minutes or less.

Rhodium

Commonly seen on plated jewelry for lustrous shine. Rhodium baths are safe for crystals containing phosphate or a sulfate base. 

Silver

A highly concentrated cyanide containing alkali bath, which are safe for crystals.

Challenges with electroplating

• Flawed raw surface.

You will not always get a perfect surface. To minimize these imperfections, it is recommended to chemically and mechanically degrease your jewelry piece, followed by a thirty-second water rinse. This will ensure a clean surface, thereby a perfect surface for the coat to adhere to, covering uneven surfaces.

• Corrosion

The appearance of corrosion prior to the plating process can be corrected by rinsing the jewelry with de-mineralized water.

Final Polishing and Quality Check

The completed piece is once again hand-polished to a perfect shine. After the final polish, the jewelry batch is submitted for final checking under a highly trained eye, watching out for any signs of defect. Once cleared, the set is forwarded to the packaging department, while flawed jewelry is returned to their section for revision.

Packaging

The last stage of manufacture before it leaves the store. Packaging and labeling your products. Is good packaging important in the manufacture of jewelry?

Some may argue that the packaging is not essential if you deliver a quality product, they are just going to toss it away anyway. Yes, packaging, no matter how beautiful they are, will be thrown away. However, your packaging creates a long-lasting impression serving as your calling card. It completes the total customer service experience. Good packaging and labeling represent your commitment to serving your customers. Jewelry is always associated with elegance and beauty, as a jewelry manufacturer and seller; it is paramount that you follow this way of thinking.

Shipping Packaging

You may have a brick and mortar jewelry shop, but with the age of online shopping and delivery, you must stay updated and offer an online shopping experience and delivery. Here are some tips to consider in preparing your jewelry prior to shipping.

1. Organize your products

Giving your jewelry on last polish will not hurt your jewelry. In fact, you have to wow your customer at first sight! Maximize their excitement and give your jewelry some love.

2. Secure Shipping Package

Protect the jewelry by placing it securely inside a box held by a soft pillow or felt. This will prevent your jewelry from tumbling inside the box. The container should likewise be secured by a plastic coat as extra protection from the impact and water. Things happen, and you want to be on the safer side.

3. Provide a decorative wrapping. Again, as an additional layer of protection as well as adding aesthetics.
4. Enclose your jewelry in a bubble wrap before finally placing it in a shipping box.

The manufacture of jewelry is a long and tedious process needing both highly skilled artisan and, at present, advanced technology to make the process of making jewelry more straightforward, precise, and faster. The main advantage of fabrication your own jewelry line is you are in charge of everything, from the design to the final product. Now that we have learned the various stages, materials, variations, and techniques, you can decide if you are going to chase your dream of making your jewelry line.  Either by getting your designs manufactured by a third party for mass production, or starting with handmade pieces, investing in the latest technology as you grow your jewelry business. The jewelry industry is a booming business but is also quite crowded, particularly with mass-produced jewelry pieces from Asia. Still, there is always a place for a passionate, knowledgeable newcomer and is willing to learn and adapt to the continually changing jewelry industry.

Did you know that a man presenting a necklace to a woman symbolizes his intent to move the connection to a more serious level? Symbolic necklaces with meaning are often received as gifts from friends, mates, or parents. Unlike other types of jewelry, necklaces are worn nearest to the heart. This denotes a more meaningful kind of accessory like a badge of one's personality and belief. A great example is the Christian pectoral cross, worn by the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Priest. The pectoral cross signifies a higher-ranking clergy, and the size increases with rank. The pectoral cross necklace serves as a reminder of his pastoral responsivity to spread the gospel of Christ. However, when we think of fashion, cross necklaces display either a Goth or punk fashion style. Usually paired with a long chain in oxidized silver, giving character to the jewelry.

Here are some symbolic necklaces with their corresponding meaning.

1. American Cross Star Stainless Pendant Necklace (3 Available Color)

Here is a representation of the phrase God bless America. Characterized by a Christian cross pendant molded from a hypoallergenic and hardwearing 316L stainless material accentuated by embossed spikes pointing to the letter X-shape focal accent. Featuring a central design of six stars and six stripes. Paired with a 24-inch cable chain with the words "In God, we trust" engraved on the rear end portion of the cross. A jewelry fit for patriots and showing their love for your native country. The fifty stars that we are arranged by six in five rows. These represent the states, while the thirteen stripes symbolize the former British colonies. The American flag and its color were designed to represent the country's valor and willingness to sacrifice (red), justice (blue), and pure objectives and greatness. Get from HERE

2. Black & Silver-Tone Rope Anchor Cross Stainless Necklace

Representing a firm belief in God depicted in this nautical-inspired necklace. Featuring a roped anchor cross pendant with a Venetian chain necklace molded from a heavy-duty stainless alloy styled by a light oxidized silver shadow, giving a roughened flair. This magnificent pendant signifies the strong connection with God mentioned in the Holy Scriptures. We must anchor our faith to the Lord Jesus Christ in the hope that through him, we shall be saved and will enter the gates of heaven. Get from HERE

3. Crescent Moon Golden Heart Sterling Silver Necklace

Have a look at the love pendant made from sterling silver. Characterized by a crescent moon hollow paved with bright circular-cut cubic zirconia crystals highlighting a petite gold-tone heart pendant encrusted with a sparkling white crystal. The moon and heart combination signifies a delicate stage of a feminine heart. The waning crescent represents yielding when correlated with the heart charm; this denotes that the woman has fallen in love. The iridescent crystals represent the sparkling aura we seen on a well-loved woman with a twinkle in her eyes. Get from HERE

4. 925 Sterling Silver Tennis Star Crystal Necklace

You are a tennis star! Have a peek at this beautiful tennis racket pendant. Fashioned from authentic 925 sterling silver. Featuring a 3D tennis racket with a crystal star-shaped charm and a tennis ball pendant, fastened on a robust 18-inch cable chain necklace. A necklace, displaying your love and brilliance on the sport. Suitable for tennis enthusiasts and athletes representing their passion for tennis. This also signifies independence, strong will, and perseverance. The crystal is a form of a wish charm indicating your wish for the realization of their dream. Get from HERE

5. Sterling Silver Crown Charm Pendant Necklace

You were born to lead. Show your strong personality with this majestic crown pendant necklace made from 92.5% sterling silver. Highlighting an embossed replica of a heraldry crown enclosed in a circular frame. Black oxidized silver accentuates intricately carved crown details. The pendant comes with a durable 18-inch cable chain necklace suitable for your daily casual wear. The crown pendant represents power and wisdom. Success is also linked with the crown symbol as you have achieved and fulfilled your goals in life. Get from HERE

6. Serrated Tribal Dagger Stainless Black Rope Necklace

We bring you a highly masculine pendant made from a 316 L stainless alloy base. Molded to a dagger or a handheld knife with a serrated blade and a textured handle. An engraved tribal pattern serves as the blade's accent, hand-polished to a gleaming shine. This pendant signifies protection and courage. Handheld knives are commonly used for self-defense and as a typical gear for hunting and camping. Another not so delightful meaning of the dagger is danger and betrayal. A man or a woman who wears this is has a strong personality and has suffered a form of betrayal and overcame hardships in life. Get from HERE

7. Dragon Serrated Viking Battle Ax Necklace (2 Available Color)

Here is another symbol of courage and strength. We give you a 3D Viking battel ax characterized by a pair of a serrated blades similar to dragon wings. Featuring a dragon shield focal accent engraved on a highly texturized ax handle surmounted by a crown-like bale secured by a reliable black cord necklace. The pendant represents the profound faith and bravery of the Vikings, particularly in battle. They lived to die fighting for it is the only honorable way to perish and enter the gates of Valhalla. It is believed that only fallen warriors can fight alongside the Gods during Ragnarok. Get from HERE

8. Freemason Eye of Providence Silver & Gold Necklace (2 Available Color)

Make way for this lovely religious pendant necklace representing the Freemasons. Highlighting a beautifully polished silver and gold eye of providence with word of affirmation for courage, hope, and faith. The pendant features a circular base surmounted by a triangular frame giving focus on the golden eye with embossed star accents and sunrays. All Seeing Eye signifies God's merciful watch on humans. The triangle embodies the holy trinity, and the rays embody the glory of God. A symbol that has been linked to a secret society and conspiracy theories. Get from HERE

9. Silver & Gold Catfish Sterling Silver Necklace

Start the year right and attract prosperity with this dual-tone Crescent moon and catfish pendant. Fashioned from authentic sterling silver, beautifully molded to 3D catfish set over a crescent moon pendant. Compared to the dragon creature for its scales and beard, it represents a new adventure and an active lifestyle. Creative and independently able to adapt to different situations. A catfish mostly associated with personality when it comes to dreams. As a transformational animal spirit, an upward swimming catfish represent you are cautious in showing who you are to other people. When a catfish travels to soil or land, this signifies a turning of a page or a new beginning. Get from HERE

10. Multifaceted Black Obsidian Necklace

Absorb the healing power of nature with this marvelous hexagonal cut black obsidian crystal. A mysterious pendant, highlighting a star-shaped surface secured by a durable brown rope necklace. Natural black obsidian is a grounding and spiritual stone that connects the human body to mother earth. This helps you communicate with nature and is a powerful root chakra crystal. Initially used by the witch doctors to communicate with their ancestors and divinations. Believe in protecting the wearer from evil spirits that target the mind resulting in turmoil and negative emotions. Get from HERE

11. Hip Music Headphone Pendant Necklace (4 Available Chain Length)

Holler to all the music lovers out there, whether you prefer R&B, rock, rap, or k-pop, this music-inspired pedant will indeed speak to you. Highlighting an expertly fashioned music headset accentuated by a highly detailed engraved surface. Made from 92.5% sterling silver hallmarked inside the pendants internal band. Paired with either a 19.39, 21.65, 53.62, to a 25.59-inch cable chain necklace. Best to pair with casual wear. Get from HERE

12. Chines Mantra Block Sterling Silver Necklace

We bring you a Chinese mantra pendant necklace fashioned from authentic 925 sterling silver. Highlighting a 3D rectangular block engraved with Chinese characters emphasized by the black oxidized silver accent. Offered in four different cable chain length of you choosing. Buddhism is about understanding the truth of life, leading to the path of enlightenment. The four facts are:

Life is full of hardship. Hardships are caused by greed. Hardships have conclusions. Following the middle path is the way to end the hardships of life. Get from HERE

13. Feng Shui Bagua Protection Coin Pendant Necklace

Here is a Chinese-inspired good luck Bagua coin pendant. Featuring a coin charm fabricated from sterling silver. Black oxidized silver highlights the high polish silvery sheen and the eight-trigram figures representing heave, lake, fire, thunder, wind, water, mountain, and earth. Widely used as a cure for money, protection from both physical and negative energy. Furnished with a sleek black rope cord necklace giving an ethnic and authentic Asian fashion accessory. Get from HERE

14. Sterling Silver Ancient Abacus Pendant Necklace

We bring you another Chinese Feng Shui good luck charm for the upcoming 2021 metal ox. Highlighting an old-fashioned 3D Asian abacus fabricated from sterling silver. Featuring a cloud-like embossed accent and a pair of Pixiu biting on a circular disk. Abacus represents wealth and prosperity. This may root from its ancient use as the first known calculator. Today, the abacus is used as a cure for money. The Pixiu, on the other hand, is a potent hybrid protector and likewise a creature for wealth. It has an affinity for precious metals such as gold, silver, and precious gemstones. Together, the charm makes a powerful tandem that attracts good fortune, especially for zodiacs who are incompatible with the metal ox sign. Get from HERE

15. Native American Chief Sterling Silver Bead Feather Necklace (2 Available Size )

Proudly represent your Native American ethnicity with this stylish chief pendant secured by a robust, black cord necklace. Featuring a handsomely engraved village chief plated in gold-tone. Three varying sized feather pendant serves as a dangles with another pair of feather on each side. Red and silver spacer beads complement the black cord giving an authentic native feel. This necklace denotes not only ethnicity but also a personality. Colorful and tall feathers were exclusive to the chief's us in the olden days. This represents a high-ranking official. The higher the position, the taller the headdress and decorations. Get from HERE

16. Lotus Sutra Scroll Box Locket Pendant Sterling Silver Necklace (4 Available Length)

Presenting an excellent lotus prayer box, including a prayer sutra scroll. Fabricated from top-notch quality 925 sterling silver designed with a hinged rectangular box, styled with a stunning embossed lotus plant and a pair of Koi fish on the other side. Inside reveals a Chinese prayer scroll. The lotus flower signifies a pure heart. An aquatic flowering plant grows from the mud rising to the surface, blooming to a beautiful fragrant flower. This is primarily important in Buddhism as it symbolizes enlightenment. We can correlate the lotus flower's enlightenment symbolism with typical images or statues of a meditating female Buddha sitting on a lotus flower. Get from HERE

17. Chinese War God Guan Yu Sterling Silver Necklace (2 Available Length)

Presenting a pendant representing courage and loyalty in honor of the war God Guan Gong. The pendant features an intricately engraved replica of the deified Guan Gong. Characterized by a warrior dressed in armored clothes, flowing hair and beard, holding a long spear. Beautifully fashioned from 925 sterling silver, paired with stylish 19.69 or 23.63-inch cable chain necklace. Get from HERE

18. Large Taoist Emperor Lord Guan 999 Silver Necklace (3 Available Length)

Here is another pendant in honor of the hero Guan Yu. Featuring a rectangular pendant with intricately engraved Guan Yu's image riding a horse with his long flowing hair, beard on his left hand, and a long spear on his right. Legend says that he took an oath to be a protector of temples and the dharma. He signifies bravery being a former general and loyalty to his king and country. Get from HERE

19. 3D Baphomet Star Sterling Silver Necklace (3 Available Length)

Exhibit an eerie vibe with this Baphomet necklace furnished with either a 26.65, 23.62 or a 25.59-inch cable chain necklace exquisitely fashioned from 92.5% sterling silver. Highlighting a 3D representation of the ever-controversial horned goat Baphomet that both represent the holy and the devil. Baphomet was linked to a sabbatical goat representing balance resulting in a flawless social order. It was also associated with the knight of Templars, where they were crucified for worshipping Baphomet, which is considered as a form of idolatry. The sigil of Baphomet is the logo used by Satan's church and is on the cover of Satan's Bible. Get from HERE

20. Buddhism Sutra Double Plate 999 Silver Necklace (2 Available Sizes)

Here is a perfect gift for a friend with Buddhist religion. Presenting a religious pendant made from a whopping 999 silver. Featuring a book-like pennant consisting of two rectangular plates engraved with floral gift as the book cover and embossed sutras for the second plates. The Bible version in Buddhism is called Tripitaka. These are founded on Buddha's teachings compiled into two sets. Get from HERE

21. Goth Fashion Skeleton Casket Locket Sterling Silver Necklace

If you are looking for a fun Goth statement necklace, then look no more!  We webring you a 3D skeleton casket pendant necklace made from authentic 925 sterling silver. A functional coffin pendant, which can be opened, revealing a human skeleton. The casket's cover is styled with a glittering crystal pave, creating a Christian cross symbol. It literally signifies death or an end of a cycle. This also denotes a new beginning, for each end continues to a new beginning. That is life. It is just a cycle.   Get from HERE

22. Chinese Four Beast Pyramid Sterling Silver Necklace (4 Available Chain Length)

Representing the four seasons are the four beasts of Feng Sui, namely: Black tortoise (Basaltic), Dragon (Tsing Lung), White Tiger, vermilion bird (Rosefinch). Highlighting a tetrahedron-shaped pendant fashioned from sterling silver perfectly engraved with the four beasts on each pane. Accentuated with a black oxidized silver backdrop and a 19.69-inch, 21.65, 23.62, or 25.69-inch cable chain necklace. Tsing Lung signifies spring, Rosefinch bird for summer, White tiger for autumn, and the black tortoise for winter. Get from HERE

23. God & Silver-Tone Crowned Lion Heraldry Feather Sterling Silver Necklace

Have you ever heard of the idiom king of the jungle? Presenting a two-tone crowned feather pendant with a gold-plated crowned lion. Fashioned from sterling silver paired with a durable cable chain necklace. A large statement pendant for men that signify honor, royalty, courage, and strength. Various countries use the crowned lion as a mark on their coat of arms. Even though lions are not the biggest, fastest, or even the strongest, it has been dubbed as the king of the jungle. Despite its inferiority, it remains courageous and fears no other animals. It leads its pack and does its best to protect them from animals. It follows a hierarchy that an alpha male serves as a leader and their protector, comparable to a chief represented by the crowned feather. Get from HERE

24. Black & Silver-Tone Heart Love Crystal Stainless Couple Necklace

We give you a couple's heart necklace made from plated fade-resistant black and silver stainless alloy. Engraved with words of I love you further styled with hollow hearts with a pair of bezel-set white circular crystals. This romantic pendant signifies two individuals that have a mutual love for one another. Two segments of the heart that perfectly fits as it is molded as one. The deep affection that unites two heart where one feels incomplete when separated, only to be made complete again once they meet. A beautiful reminder that you have a loving mate who will cherish your love. Get from HERE

25. Sterling Silver Necklace Scrolling Foliage Engraved Lock Curb Chain Bracelet

Here is an undoubtedly a man's bracelet assembled from sterling silver. Highlighting an excellently polished large and thick curb chain bracelet styled with an easy push release clasp. Fabulously engraved with scrolling foliage inspired by the Greeks. Suitable for men with big wrist with a pop, punk, or hip-hop fashion sense. Get from HERE

26. Four Leaf Clover Colored Cubic Zirconia Stainless Steel Urn Necklace (2 Available Color?

Is it Saint Patrick's day already? Grab one of this good luck four-leaf clover that remains to the mark of Saint Patrick. Displaying a 3D representation of a four-leaf clover, bezel set with four pieces, either blue or green heart-shaped crystals. Fashioned from a 316L stainless base, durable and scratch-resistant, suitable for everyday wear. The celebration of Saint Patrick's Day is an Irish tradition that denotes hope, luck, and love. The four-leaf clover is a good luck symbol embraced us that we can see this used by organizations as a charm. SpaceX, one of the most famous American aerospace manufacturers, uses a four-leaf clover patch for every launch. Get from HERE

27. 2pc Set Bullet Lord's Prayer Urn 316L Stainless Steel Necklace (3 Available Set)

 This bullet-shaped urn pendant necklace represents a mourning phase as well as a memorabilia necklace. Molded form a silver and black-plated hypoallergenic and fade resistant 316L stainless base. Flawlessly engraved with the Lord's Prayer and the Christian Cross fastened on a Venetian chain necklace. This urn pendant with the holy prayer signifies God's blessing your dearly departed. Keeping a part of them with you keeps their memory alive that you can hold on to as you heal yourself. A way of honoring and giving importance to the man, woman, or even pets who have brought you laughter and was a part of your life. Get from HERE

28. Black Stainless Steel Christian Cross Lord's Prayer Necklace (2 Available Chain length)

Marvel at the sleekness of this gorgeous black plated stainless Christian Cross pendant. Highlighting a clearly engraved Lord's Prayer fastened on a stylish wheat chain necklace likewise made from a hypoallergenic 316L stainless alloy. Here is a mark of Christian faith honoring the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. However, wearing the Christian cross as an accessory is not encouraged by the Catholic faith, for this must only be worn during crucial religious activity. The Cross symbol is also a symbol of protection. As God can protect us from evil, sending his angels to battle with the evils spirits. Get from HERE

29. Strength Life Lucky Elephant Heart Crystal Sterling Silver Necklace

Here is a mark of good fortune and longevity. Featuring a magnificent elephant replica enclosed in a heart frame. Created from a 925 sterling silver highlighting a luxuriously crystal paved heart frame encircling an elephant with its trunk pointed upwards. The upward direction of the trunk attracts wealth in which it will shower to its surrounding. Elephants similarly represent strength displayed on how an elephant can uproot trees that are on their way. Personality-wise, elephants represent aggressive and friendly. Elephants travel in a herd, the leader show aggression when faced with a threat. 

30. Infinity Heart Crystal Zirconia Love Sterling Silver Necklace

We bring you a love pendant necklace fabricated from high-grade 925 sterling silver. Featuring an endless infinity knot creating a heart-shaped central design, emphasized by a large, iridescent heart-cut cubic zirconia crystal. The words of love signify the extent of his feelings, which is almost immeasurable, making this an ideal sentimental present for a special someone. Diamonds are often used on engagement and wedding rings for it signified commitment and faithfulness. In ancient times, people believe that diamonds are the tears of the Gods. 

31. Calla Lilly Blossom Sterling Silver Necklace

Introducing the stunning Calla Lilly! Featuring a Lilly-shaped pendant made from sterling silver that represents beauty. A feminine charm furnished with a delicate box chain necklace giving an elegant and soft appearance. The Legend of Calla Lilly is linked to the Greek goddess Hera. It was said to be the result of her milk landing on earth. It was then cursed by the Goddess Venus, giving it an unconventionally large pistil.  It is also because of this irregularity that the magnificent flower is linked to passion. Its religious association roots from the season when it blooms. Lillie's blooms during Easter. Get from HERE

32. Gold Plated Stainless Steel Boxing Gloves Pendant Necklace

Wear this miniature replica of a boxing glove representing your love for the sport. Highlighting an 18K gold-plated stainless steel base secured by a trendy bead chain necklace. Recommended for young adults with hip-hop and sporty fashion styles upgrading the tough punk look. Boxing gloves represent protection and strength. Gloves, in general, protect us from heat, cold, and in boxing, abrasion, and impact. The sport also represents discipline and power, as each jab should be powerful enough to knock your opponent. 

33. 2PC Set Engraved Dream Catcher Brave Affirmation Necklace

Never have bad dreams with this 2pc set of dream catcher necklace, outstandingly fabricated from a silver-plated base material. Featuring words of affirmation of bravery, strength, and wisdom. Characterized by a circular disk with a net feature, completed with three feather pendants with a single turquoise bead accent. This serves as a talisman against bad dreams by trapping them to the web-like feature, while letting good dreams pass through. The feather dangle also helps in allowing good dreams to reach the wearer. Get from HERE

34. 316L Stainless Steel His & Her Ring Crystal Pendant Necklace (3 Available Design)

Give her peace of mind assuring her of your commitment to deepening your bond with a promise ring necklace. Featuring a pair of his and her ring pendant molded from heavy-duty and corrosion-resistant 316L stainless steel base. Stylized by a beautifully engraved nickname like crazy and weirdo and a heart-shape. Sparkling blue and pink colored crystal gives color to this fabulous pair of accessories secured by a hip cable chain necklace with a lobster claw hook. This represents a promise of marriage that comes with faithfulness and security. Get from HERE

35. Bible Verse Engraved Cross Shield Pendant Stainless Steel Necklace (5 Available Color)

This exquisite Knight of Templar shied represents courage and faith. Molded from top-notch quality 316L stainless steel creating a shied-like shape. The front portion is designed with an engraved Cross Moline with red, white, or black enamel coating, while etched on the back is verse nine from the book of Joshua. The cross Moline is also known as the anchor cross, is linked with Saint Benedict and the Knights of Templar. The knight of Templar was a group of brave Christians who swore to protect the pilgrims and fought against Islamic soldiers. They were disbanded and tortured due to false charges of corruption, worshipping the devil (Baphomet), and more. The order was revived by the Freemasons and is the final rank of the York Rite. Get from HERE

36. Irish Shamrock Rope Cord Necklace 316L Stainless Steel Necklace

We bring you a shamrock pendant fabricated from a 316l steel stylized with black oxidized silver giving the charm a scratched and worn look. Fastened on a durable brown rope cord assembled with an adjustable slipknot. Shamrock is the famous emblem of Ireland, which is commonly mistaken as the lucky four-leaf clover. This has three leaves and is associated with the holy trinity and the trinity knot of the Celts. The story recounts that Saint Patrick used three leaves to teach the Pagans of the Holy Trinity. Today, shamrock evolved from being a symbol of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, to being a national crest. Get from HERE

37. Playing Card Engraved Stainless Steel Necklace (2 Available Design)

Check out these unique playing card stainless steel pendant furnished with a hypoallergenic cable chain pendant. Interestingly, playing cards are not linked to the love of poker or any other card game. Instead, it is said to represent the historically essential individuals. The signs also have different associations such as religion for the heart, military for the spade, business for diamonds, and agriculture for clubs. Some Important names linked to playing cards are David as the king of spades. Charlemagne as king of hearts. Caesar is the king of diamonds. Alexander the great as the king of flower / club. 

38. Earring & Necklace Snow Silver-Tone Crystal Jewelry Set

Have a look at this lovely snowflake theme earring and necklace set. Highlighting a lustrous silver-tone frame, luxuriously paved with sparkling white circular cubic zirconia crystals. Snowflakes represent purity, new beginnings, and rebirth. This roots from how snowfalls as a pure substance from the sky. It then transforms into water, adapting to the seasonal change. It also represents serenity and a form of blessing from God. Many believe that miracles happen on the first day when the snowfalls. Get from HERE

39. 2PC Set Heart Cross Stainless Steel Couple Necklace

Here is another promise necklace for couples. Featuring a puzzle heart & cross pendant engraved with a Latin version of the Lord's Prayer and the words I Love you on the heart's cheek. His and her pendant representing a blessed love with God at its center. Religious people believe that a relationship must place God at the center to be harmonious and prosperous. As a spiritual mark, a heart and cross figure represents the love of Jesus Christ. The most prominent symbol is the sacred heart, characterized by a pierced heart, surmounted by a flaming cross, enclosed by a ring of thorns. 

40. King of Hearts Engraved 316L Stainless Steel Necklace

We bring you a pendant highlighting the king of hearts card. Flawlessly molded from a reliable and corrosion-resistant 316L stainless alloy base provided with a hip 24-inch cable chain necklace. The king of hearts represents a kindhearted person. He tends to follow his heart and is hasty concerning decision-making. Passionate and gentle, a great mate and friend. Get from HERE

41. Tribal Rope Engraved Maui's Hook Necklace

Get hooked by this fascinating stainless steel fishhook pendant inspired by the Hawaiian demi-God Maui.  Featuring an intricately engraved Hawaiian rope design. This fishing jewelry denotes one's affinity to fishing as a hobby or a lifestyle. Fishhooks are primarily a valuable symbol to the Maori. They are surrounded by the ocean, where they source their food.  They used Fishhook pendants to ask for safe passage or bring good fortune and strength. Makau (fishhooks) were deemed to have magical powers rooting from how the demi-God, Maui, could hook the Islands on one of the lore. Get from HERE

42. Goth Fashion Grim Reaper 316L Stainless Steel Necklace

Complete your Gothic attire with this creepy grim reaper pendant designed from 316L stainless steel. Highlighting a hooded skeleton pointing forward while holding a scythe on the other hand. Paired with a Venetian chain for a highly masculine look. The grim reaper represents death, bravery, and a new beginning. It is his duty to fetch the deceased's souls and guide them to the field of reeds or other forms of heaven. Muck like the skull that symbolizes courage to face death, the grim reaper likewise signifies a brave personality able to accept death as a part of a human's life cycle and a start of one's journey to the afterlife. Get from HERE

43. Feng Shui Compass Snake & Dragon Black Obsidian Necklace

We bring you this balancing chi Bagua carved from a natural black obsidian stone. See the immaculate engravings of a Bagua surrounded by a snake and dragon biting a dragon ball. The snake and the dragon represent good and evil. The male and the female should always have balance. A Bagua represents the eight areas containing the trigrams tapering to the center, forming one area where the yin and yang symbol is situated. According to Feng Shui, there should have positive chi in one's life and have balance. An off-balanced chi can be adjusted with different cures. Get from HERE

44. 3D Coiled Serpent Sterling Silver Necklace (4 Available Chain length)

Here is a fantastic 3D snake pendant characterized by a miniature replica of a coiled and angry snake. See its dilated eyes and opened mouth with sharp fangs and tongue. Based on the Chinese zodiac, folks born in the year of the snake are intuitive. They value their privacy and act discreetly. Intelligent, wise, and quite worldly and impatient. As a symbol, the snake represents letting go of the past and starting a new beginning. Get from HERE

45. 3D Snake & Apple Sterling Silver Necklace (4 Available Chain length)

Are you looking for a necklace associated with the Garden of Eden? Presenting the two causes linked to the original sin of Adam. A miniature replica of a snake and a red apple identified as the forbidden fruit eaten by Adam. Fashioned from sterling silver accentuated by black oxidized silver and a red enamel coating. Commonly linked to a devious backstabber, snakes signify fertility and healing. The snake biting its tale called ouroboros represents the cycle of life. On the other hand, an apple is associated with a female's sexuality, referring to a women's bosom. Get from HERE

46. Basket Ball Ring Crystal Plated Stainless Steel Necklace (3 Available Color)

Here is a sporty and punk necklace meant to display your love for basketball. Featuring a black-plated stainless steel base, molded into a basketball and hoop. Embellished with bright microcrystals giving the accessory the bling it needs. Offered in four chain lengths. Get from HERE

47. Bleu & White Crystal Pave Moon & Star Silver-Plated Necklace

Here is an adorable pendant for teens and young adults, full of innocence and hope. Presenting an extravagantly crystal paved round disk covered with dark-blue cubic zirconia representing a dark night. Surmounted by a likewise luxuriously covered moon surface. This represents a dark night illuminated by the moon and the star. Get from HERE

48. Authentic Amber Bead String Necklace (10 Available Color)

Featuring a string of natural amber bead necklace that houses a hundred years of history. Amber is considered as old energy. It takes years for natural amber to form in a natural setting, which is why you may see some mosquitoes and bugs trapped inside the hardened resin. In Feng Shui, amber is dubbed as the stone for courage. A protection stone used in journeys and for liver protection. Get from HERE

49. Blue Crystal Pave Moon Pixie Sterling Silver Necklace

Would you like to wish for the moon instead of the stars? Featuring an extravagantly fashioned crescent moon and pixie pendant necklace made from sterling silver. See the luxurious dark blue crystal paved crescent moon surface, giving a glimpse of a gorgeous and calm evening. A fairy sits on the moon as she looks below. A wishful pendant, highlighting the mystery of the moon. Get from HERE

50. 3 Layer Decollete Coated Cowrie Shell Fashion Necklace

 Here comes a highly feminine three-tier decollete chain necklace giving focus on three lovely colored cowrie shell pendants. Cowrie shells represent fertility, womanhood, and protection. In ancient times, cowrie shells were used in trade as a form of currency simultaneously as the red corals. Get from HERE

51. Silver-Plated Navajo Turquoise Squash Necklace (3 Available Color)

Exhibit a Native American flair as you wear this fabulous squash necklace from the Navajo tribe. Characterized by silver plated-base, encrusted with simulated turquoise, diamond, or obsidian. The squash necklace represents the craftsmanship of the Navajo group. The squash and pomegranate accents represent a squash flower, which is a typical craft for the Native Americans. Get from HERE

52. Punk Fashion Pirate Laughing Skull Anchor Stainless Steel Necklace

Ahoy! Please welcome the most famous pirate, captain black beard. Presenting a skull pirate with rope cord hair set in an anchor base. The skull and anchor symbolism represents the life of a pirate and sailors in general. The pirate's home is on the ship together with his crew. Suitable for punk, hip-hop, and Goth fashion. Get from HERE

53. Archangel Knight Shield 316L Stainless Steel Necklace

Get protection from God's messenger, the angels. Featuring a vintage shield-like pendant made from tough wearing and scratch-resistant stainless steel. Engraved with an armored archangel holding the shield of the Knights of Templar and a sword. God sends angels to protect his children from evil spirits sent by Satan. We seem to do our daily routine, not knowing that our guardian angel is battling some demons that tempt us to go against God's words. Get from HERE

54. Leviathan Cross Stainless Steel Necklace (3 Available Color)

We bring you the Cross of Satan. Highlighting a double-cross symbol top surmounting an infinity sign made from stainless steel. The design is believed to be the work of the knight of Templar, later adopted by Satan's church as the inverted cross is now widely known as Saint Peters cross. The symbol was said to dishonor the Christian cross. The sign means that we are free to choose and take the driver's seat regarding our lives. Get from HERE

55. Winged Blue Heart Lock & Key Crystal Pave Silver-Tone Necklace

Here is a symbolic necklace signifying a perfect match. Bringing you this fabulous lustrous silver-tone lock & key pendant, lined with iridescent white cubic zirconia crystals highlighting a large light blue center stone. A romantic mark that every lock has a perfect key to open up your heart. Get from HERE

56. Vintage Claddagh Cross 316L Stainless Steel Necklace

You would love the classic story of this well-known jewelry from Ireland. Highlighting the combined symbol of the Christian cross and the Claddagh ring, creating a beautiful union of faith and love. Exquisitely made from a hypoallergenic and durable stainless steel base. Displaying an intricately engraved pair of hands holding a crowned heart. This denotes a blessed relationship as well as deep faith and honoring the sacrifice of Jesus. Get from HERE

57. Knights of Templar Crusader Cross Stainless Steel Necklace (2 Available Color)

Highlighting the crusader's cross of the Knights of Templar available in its original shade of red and blue. Fashioned from a premium grade 316L stainless alloy, equipped with a 24-inch Venetian chain necklace. The red-colored cross, worn by the Knights of Templar, represents martyrdom. To die in combat is an honorable way to die, securing an abode in heaven. Get from HERE

58. Egyptian Eagle Ankh Stainless Steel Necklace

Presenting an ankh and eagle pendant, inspired by the Egyptian Gods and myths. Highlighting a textured ankh pendant, fashioned from a durable 316L stainless steel. Decorated with a flying eagle and Traditional Egyptian pattern. The ankh is believed to be the precursor of the Christian cross. The life-giver and held by most Egyptian Gods depicted on the walls of their pyramid. The eagle is Zeus's messenger, while the falcon embodied Horus. Get from HERE

59. Two-Tone Infinity Cross Crystal Pave 316L Stainless Steel Necklace

We can see faith and eternal life in this marvelous stainless cross and infinity pendant. Styled with a series of glittering circular-cut white cubic zirconia crystals with a rose-gold infinity wrapped around the cross's intersection engraved with the phrase,  I can do all things. The Cross and infinity symbol represents the eternal life awaiting Christ's followers in heaven. Get from HERE

60. Inverted Crucifix Saint Peter Cross Stainless Steel Necklace (4 Available Color)

Here is another mark commonly misinterpreted as a mark of the devil. Featuring an inverted crucifix fashioned from a high-grade 316L stainless alloy base. Highlighting a miniature replica of the crucifixion of Christ hanged upside down. Contrary to how films depict an inverted cross as a symbol of the presence of the devil. The fact is, an inverted cross is a mark of the humility of Saint Peter that he, despite his pain, requested to be crucified differently as he does not see himself worthy of dying in the same mode as Christ. Get from HERE

61. Horizontal Cross Round Blue Sapphire Sterling Silver Necklace

Grab this elegant fashion Cross pendant necklace angled horizontally, giving it a modern twist and fastening on a cable chain necklace. Characterized by a sleek and glossy surface made from 925 sterling silver decorated with four brilliant circular-cut simulated blue-sapphire crystals. Blue sapphire is the most famous blue stone dubbed as a sacred stone. It represents pureness, intelligence, and purity. Get from HERE

62. Helm of Awe Aegishjalmur Ancient Dagger Necklace (2 Available Chain length)

Featuring an ancient symbol from the Vikings called the helm of awe. Highlighting an Aegishjalmur engraving set on the surface of a simulated rock like feature made from an iron alloy base. Furnished with a 24 or 28-inch wheat chain necklace giving a stone age like appearance. The helm of awe, also known as the helm of terror, was used as a talisman during battles. It is customary for the Viking to paint the helm of terror in between their eyebrows as they chant a verse about a victorious battle. It serves as an good luck charm and a talisman bringing protection and victory. Get from HERE

63. Algiz Protection Rune Wolf 316L Stainless Steel Necklace

Here is a protection pendant inspired by the Nordic runes. Highlighting a specific rune shape pendant called algiz, molded from durable and scratch-resistant stainless alloy base. Stylized by a flawless engraving of a Celtic knot with a pair of a howling wolf head. The algiz rune is specifically used for protection.  These runes are considered magical and contain the secret of the world that in a Norse myth, Odin had to hang himself on the tree of life to understand the secret hidden by the runes. Get from HERE

64. Lightning God Thor's Hammers 316L Stainless Steel Necklace (2 Available Color)

Talking about the Norse gods, here is the well-known hammer of Thor, Mjolnir. Highlighting a 3D representation of the short-handled hammer, engraved with fire or lightning-like design. Furnished with a wheat chain necklace made from a heavy-duty and non-reactive stainless steel base. The hammer generally represents the God of lightning and thunder Thor. The Vikings deemed that every time he strikes his mighty hammer, thunder roars, and lightning strikes the middle earth. Get from HERE

65. Tree of Life Green And White Crystal Sterling Silver Necklace

We are all connected. Here is a profound symbolic pendant that teaches us that everything and everyone is connected. Featuring a stylish tree of life pendant highlighting a lustrous and smooth sterling silver exterior, accentuated by a series of pear-cut and circular-cut cubic zirconia crystals. A human sits under the tree protected by the wide tree. The tree of life represents wisdom and connection. It connects heaven, middle earth, and the underworld. It is the fountain of life, giving food and protecting its nearest inhabitant. Get from HERE

66. Trinity Knot Sterling Silver Necklace For Women

Take a look at this Celtic-inspired pendant displaying a traditional trinity knot. Molded from sterling silver accentuated a beautifully engraved interlaced rope knot design, further enhanced by black oxidized silver. Wear this to exhibit vintage and royal feel. The trinity knot signifies the earth, water, and air. It is also associated with the Christian belief of the cycle of life. In the later years, it became the mark of the Holy Trinity. Get from HERE

67. Two-Tone Football Sterling Silver Necklace

Express your love for soccer with this sporty soccer ball pendant. Made from Sterling silver with enameled segments replicating the colored pattern of a reals soccer ball. A ball, in general, in the form of a dream, represents hardships. Get from HERE

68. Yin & Yang Crystal Pave Rhodium Plated Necklace (3 Available Color)

Look hip and imbibe a balanced chi with this yin and yang pendant necklace fabricated from a lustrous rhodium-plated base. Featuring a crystal paved circular disc with a set of black and white crystals forming the classic yin & yang swirling feature. In Asian belief, evil is not a bad thing. It is a part of life bringing balance. Anything in excess, whether good or evil, is not sound. Much like in life, too much food intake leads to an upset stomach comparable to less food consumption. Get from HERE

69. Silver & Golf Yin & Yang Compass Stainless Steel Necklace

Adopt a balanced chi with this lucky and yin and yang compass. Made from gold & silver-plated stainless alloy material, designed with a flappable central disc. Engraved with the traditional  Chinese Feng Shui Bagua design, perfectly paired with a robust 60cm Venetian chain necklace. The Bagua serves as a compass to locate the energy areas. A map with an energy grid usually a part of designing the house. Where best to put the door, or the kitchens bringing positive chin on the house. Get from HERE

70. Hawaiian Whale Tail Stainless Steel Necklace (2 Available Color)

Here is another symbolic pendant necklace from the Maori. Featuring a whale tail charm made from a scratch and rust-resistant 316L stainless alloy. Styles with the traditional Hawaiian curly pattern engravings emphasized by the blackened base. Excellently furnished with a 60cm Venetian Chain necklace. According to the Maori belief, the tail of whales represents strength, speed, and protection. This majestic creature represents a peaceful inner-self. A great communicator and full of wisdom.  Get from HERE

71. Winged Medieval Cross Serpent Bonze-Plated Necklace

Bringing you a medieval winged cross serpent pendant to add to your Gothic and vintage jewelry collection. Featuring a bronze-plated cross styled with a coiled serpent with an upside-down head. The archaic cross is designed with a winged-like top, secured by a black rope leather necklace. The snake cross pendant is a version of the crucifixion of Christ. It is also linked to Moses's serpent pole to cure those who have been bitten by the snakes. In both regards, the snake and cross serve as a cure, one to literally heal the physical body and one to save our souls. Get from HERE

72. Crystal Fox Sterling Silver Necklace (4 Available Color)

Here is an adorable fox pendant protecting a brilliant colored round-cut crystal. Designed from genuine sterling silver and offered in simulated emerald green, red ruby, diamond, and amethyst accent. The fox is a part of the Native American culture as a benevolent creature. They are sly (the phrase the sly fox comes to mind), and keen animals are depicted as God in some beliefs. However, the fox uses its craftiness to help humans depicted in the fox stealing fire from heaven and giving it the humans. Get from HERE

Have you found the perfect pendant necklace to gift your loved ones? Note that most of these symbolic necklaces and their meaning are based on the animals' character and ancient beliefs and traditions passed by mouth. It is up to you to handpick which symbol best suits your personality and style. My last note for you is to choose the perfect length for your necklace. The size of eth pendant must be proportional to the thickness and chain length and your body frame.

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Silver

By Rock Currier

Argentum is a metal element characterized by a glossy white appearance belonging to the transition metal or Groups 11 (Ib) of the periodic table with copper and gold. These three were among the first metals used in jewelry dating back from the Ancient times. Considered as a precious metal used in the jewelry and electrical parts as a conductor. Silver is found almost everywhere, yet it is regarded as a small amount compared to other metals. Formed as a by-product of copper, lead, zinc, and nickel extraction.

History

Primarily used as money and jewelry in ancient times. It was deemed of higher value than gold due to the difficulty of extraction. It was only after the discovery of cupellation that the silver value declined. Cupellation is a process of extracting noble metals ores separating them from other metals such as lead, copper, tin, etc. Mined from the countries of Peru, Australia, Mexico, and some other countries are the top silver producers around the world. At present, silver used in various industries comes from recycled silver, while some are newly produced.

Myth

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When it comes to fighting supernatural beings such as werewolves, witches, and vampires, silver takes the crown. Believed to bring good luck when placed on in the bottom compartment of a ship.

Characteristics

Pure silver is soft ranking at 2.5 in the Mohs scale, white, inert, corrosion-resistant, high electrical conductivity, high thermal conductivity, and high reflectivity.

 Used

Bullion / Coins

Silver bullion has an ISO 4217 code, one of the four precious metals used as an international currency. Countries that mint silver bullion is Mexico, China, the USA, Canada, Australia, England, Austria, Russia, and Armenia. The standard purity of silver bullion is 99.9% except for the British silver Britannia, which contains 95.8% releases in 1997. In 2013, Silver Britannia was finally made of 99.9% of silver, following the international standard.

The earliest minted silver coin came from the Kingdom of Lydia in 600BC.
Silver Drachma was the currency used in ancient Greece in 1100BC containing 4.5g of 90& silver. Persians had used silver coins until 330BC even before the popular British pennies were made of silver. Another type of silver coin in England was called sceat, a small and thick coin made from silver displaying characters used by the Celts and Germanic marks.

Solar panels

Silver is the center in producing solar panels. Having the highest thermal and electrical conductivity than most metals, it is not surprising that each panel contains around 20g of silver. It functions as a conductor in storing and releasing stored energy.

Water Filtration

Water purifiers are mostly assembled with silver. Moist and wet places are heaven for bacterial and fungal growth, and silver prevents these from happening. Likewise, silver combining with the oxygen content in water acts as a disinfectant. Silver ions are mixed in pools, spas, and even hospitals' water systems to prevent legionnaire disease that lives on pipes.

Cutlery

 

Sterling silver was primarily used in the fabrication of cutlery because of its inertness and self-sanitization ability. Gold was also used by the elites, for it is more non-reactive at a higher cost. Sterling and plated silver were also used in the fabrication of flutes.

Photographic films

The younger age bracket may not be familiar with photographic films used in photography and x-ray. Still, it was the only way to take images before the start of digital photography. Silver was used as silver halides incorporated in films for its affordability while producing accurate results.

Disinfectants

Silver is useful in the medical industry due to its oligo-dynamic effect, a bactericidal effect possessed by heavy metals. This is why silver spoons need no further sterilization, for it is able to disinfect itself. Silver containers were previously used by the military to store water to protect them from diseases. Some were said to use a silver coin on their wounds to prevent infection and increase the healing rate. It was Hippocrates who wrote about the use of silver in wound treatment. Silver sutures were even used at the start of the 20^th century. The use of silver had declined when antibiotics were discovered. Modern medicine uses silver in the form of silver sulfadiazine for treating burns.

Colloidal Silver

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Colloidal silver consists of microscopic-sized pure silver flakes suspended in a colloidal form. A colloid is a mixture of more than a single substance blended only on its physical form. The mixture may separate when stored for a long time.

Taking colloidal silver orally is rampant in holistic treatments to boost our immune system and is used in treating colds and was even presumed to treat and help with cancer and HIV. However, various health organizations have released statements that the claim is not supported by scientific studies. Silver, when taken orally, build up in our tissues that cause argyria. Argyria is a non-reversible, rare skin condition that happens when silver builds up within our body due to the prolonged use of colloidal silver. Soft tissues such as gums and skin will display a grayish-brown color to blue-gray. This happens due to exposure to sunlight comparable to what transpires with photographic films. 

Jewelry

 

Silver Jewelry from the late Bronze Age (3000-1200 BC)

Silver jewelry has been around since the ancient time. The most popular type of silver used on jewelry today is called sterling silver. This is commonly mistaken and linked with fine silver, though they have different silver concentrations. Other silver types are being used as a jewelry base that many people may not be familiar with. Here are some varieties of silver used in fabricating silver jewelry.

Fine Silver

Fine silver is not used as a piece of jewelry for pure 99.9% concentration; however, it would be negligent if it were not included in this list. Having the most refined quality, it is used as a form of currency and a country's reserve. Store in a state of bullion. It has all the inherent property of silver, such as hypoallergenic, inert, soft and lustrous, and many more. It is not used as a metal base for jewelry for its soft form that tends to lose its shape. Fine silver is therefore alloyed with other metal to share their hardness. It shall have a silver hallmark of 0.999 or 0.999FS.

Sterling Silver

Made up of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper, sterling silver is the most utilized form of silver in the jewelry industry. Originating in the 12^th century in Germany standardized by King Henry the second with a ratio of eleven ounces, two-quarters pennyweights of silver and seventeen and three-quarters of alloy. Various pieces were made from sterling silver in Colonia America, from cutlery to accessories. The ratio was adopted by the American silversmith and hallmarked their silver jewelry pieces. The silver of choice for its durability, workability, hypoallergenic and impeccable luster. Hallmarked with a 0.925 or 0.925STG engraving. Although popularly known as a hypoallergenic base metal for it does not contain any nickel, some people may be allergic to silver itself.

Note that sterling silver from France contains 95% silver content. Therefore, you much check the silver content of your sterling silver, depending on its country of origin.

Argentium Silver

A brand of silver containing 93.5% or 96% of silver. Silver is alloyed with copper and germanium, which is the element making this variety more durable, hypoallergenic, and corrosion-resistant. Hallmarked with a flying unicorn, trademarked and patented by the Argentium silver company in the UK. It was a product based on research in 1990 on the study of the effects of germanium in alloys.

Nickel Silver / Alpaca Silver

A type of jewelry base that has no silver content at all. Also known under the name of German silver or Argentan silver. Instead of silver, sixty percent copper is alloyed with twenty percent nickel and twenty percent zinc, stimulating a sterling silver appearance. It is the affordable counterpart of the sterling silver used on costume jewelry offered at a lower price. These may cause skin allergy for its nickel content and will quickly tarnish. The upside is that it is sold in elaborately designed pieces impossible to make using sterling silver.

Silver-plated

A different metal base thinly coated with a layer of silver or silver-colored coat depending on the metal plating used. Electroplated silver jewelry does use real silver metal in coating a metal or alloy base, while ion-plated silver jewelry uses a chemical that stimulates the appearance of silver. E-plated jewelry has the tendency to peel its silver layer and has a short lifespan, while IP plated silver jewelry can last longer. These are offered at an affordable price used as fashion jewelry. The upside is that IP plated jewelry does not rust, unlike sterling silver that is affected by the sulfide content in the air producing black rust.

Silver-filled

A variety of silver jewelry that contains about ten percent of silver-coated thickly or thicker than silver plated accessories. Also used as a piece of fashion jewelry that tarnishes like regular silver offered at a much affordable cost than sterling silver.

Coin Jewelry

Legitimate antique silver coins are usually of high quality. Vintage silver coins are a rare find, stamped with a .900 silver purity.

Unmarked or Antique silver

An un-Hallmarked silver piece that was made from countries that do not require stamping or vintage silver pieces made before hallmarking was established. It is difficult to tell the quality of unmarked silver jewelry.

Marks and tests to use in determining the silver content of your jewelry

1. Stamp / Silver hallmarks

 

We have been talking about hallmarks and stamps, but what is a hallmark? It is an international standard for silver sold worldwide to be stamped based on its purity. Each country has its own mark and together with a distinct pattern of the jeweler.

Country

UK

Also called as the assayer's mark. United Kingdom's sterling silver is marked with a lion passant, a lion commonly seen in heraldry viewed as the king of beast. This is found in the royal arms of England and some other countries. 

Britannia silver is hallmarked with a 958 symbol.

Irish silver is marked with a crowned harp symbol.

Date

A letter represents the year when the silver piece was fashioned. Since there is only a handful of the English alphabet, some years are designated with an upper or lower case letter using different fonts, together with a shape or of the flag or the background shape.

City

Initially, a mark of the city where the silver piece was assayed, the rule was changed in 2013, giving permission for offices outside the city of origin to mark the work using their town's logo.

Maker

Silver jewelry makers must stamp their own unique mark. Initially, a set of initials using their unique brand logo was permitted since 2013.

France

France uses the symbol of Minerva for solid or pure silver. They also have a different standard for sterling silver. Number 1 contains 95% of silver, and number 2 contains 80% of silver. You will see the head of Minerva on your silver jewelry with a number 1 or a number 2 denoting the purity of your French-made silver jewelry.

French jewelry made primarily for export is marked with the head of mercury, together with a different set of numbers representing its purity. Number 1 for 92%, number 2 for 84%, and number 3 For 75%. Jewelry makers use their initial enclosed on a cylindrical shape engraving.

US

Unlike the previous countries who established a series of marking for identification, the United States only requires a mark or silver, sterling silver, or 925, denoting a 92.5% silver content. High –quality silver accessories are also needed to incorporate their company's US registered trademark.

Hungary

The Greek hero Diana with a crowned crescent moon, represents silver pieces made from Hungary. A five-petal flower represents 80% silver content, while a hexagonal shape denotes 90% silver content.

2. Magnetism

Silver belongs to the list of paramagnetic materials that are weakly affected by strong external magnets. If your silver jewelry is strongly influenced by strong magnets and sticks to it snugly, your jewelry may not be made of high-quality silver. Likewise, in testing a silver plate, real silver will display a slow descent of the magnet rather than sticking to a specific location. The brake-like result is due to the electric currents created by silver.

Other non-magnetic metals to consider are aluminum, platinum, titanium, stainless steel, and zinc. A silver plated jewelry made from a non-magnetic metal base will pass this test.

3. Ice test

Silver is a metal that exhibits the highest thermal conductivity among the metals and alloys. This test is best done on coin jewelry or other types of silver accessories with a flat and broad base. You will need an ice cube to facilitate this test. All you need to do is place the ice on your silver jewelry and observe its melting rate. Real silver will make the ice melt faster than a cube of ice placed at room temperature.

4. Silver acid test 18K acid

Acids such as HNO3-nitric acid and HSO4sulfuric acid affect the silver metal. The acid used on this test is a mixture of nitric acid and muriatic acid, so caution is highly advised—garb defensive gear such as gloves and goggles for safety. To prevent any mark or stain your jewelry, it is advisable to also use a testing stone. Also called a black stone made of natural obsidian that may be used to test gold and silver jewelry. There are two ways to complete this test.

The first method is by directly placing a drop or two onto the surface of your silver. Wait for the solution to change its color and compare it with the color result guide. Note that this may stain the part where the acid solution was placed.

The second method is with the use of the black stone. Look or a hidden portion of your jewelry where a scratch will not show. Get your jewelry and scratch it on the testing stone, creating a clear white line. Use the acid solution by placing a drop or two on the white mark you made on the black stone. Wait for the solution to react. If the color produced is light-colored, repeat the process of rubbing your jewelry harder to transfer its metal on to the testing stone for a more reliable result.

Note that the use of acetic acid or vinegar will not give a reliable result.

A piece of silver E-plated jewelry will pass this test for the accessory is covered with silver metal. You create a deeper indentation and place a drop to test the inside of your silver jewelry.

5. Bleach test

We do not usually want our silver jewelry to tarnish but what we are looking to achieve with this test is tarnishing. This is an easy test to complete. Just add a drop of your household bleach to your silver jewelry. Wai for a while and observe for any tarnishing as a positive result for silver content. If no tarnishing is achieved, your jewelry may not be made of silver. Again, a silver-plated jewelry will pass this test.

6. Physical test

The most basic test would be with the use of your eyes. If you are familiar with how a sterling silver looks like, this will be an easy test. Silver has a unique color that even alloy and white gold does not compare. A white and glossy metallic appearance that is not too glossy. If you have a perfectly polished or a perfect shine. That silver jewelry may not be made of silver.  Too perfect is always translated to fake objects.

7. Sound test

Here is a test specific for silver coins, much like jade that has a specifying ring to them when clinked together. Vintage silver coins will produce a clear bell-like sound when clinched together. Coins with low silver content will produce a thumping sound like modern coins.

Now that you have a wide-ranging idea about silver and silver jewelry in general, it is time to check your silver accessories. These are just some tests that you can do at home. If you really want to know if your jewelry is made from silver, visit your local jeweler and let a professional deal in finding the truth about your accessory. If you are dealing with an unmarked silver piece, this does not automatically mean that your silver is an imitation. There were antique silver pieces that contained higher silver content than those marked. Likewise, even if your jewelry pieces have a stamp on them, this does not mean that it is authentic. In this day and age, imitation is made with high-technology machines replicating the original form. It can even make a piece of original silver jewelry look like an imitation to the untrained eyes.

What is a Tiara?

Defined to be a version of a decorated crown worn by women on formal occasions. A tiara is commonly associated with various headpieces such as a diadem, a crown, and a circlet. We also typically hear of a kokoshnik worn by the monarchs. What is the difference between all these terms? 

Crown

Bohemian crown

Difference between a crown and a tiara

• The crown covers the entire head, while a tiara only covers the head's half frontal part.
• A crown has a full circular base, while a tiara has a semi-circular with open ends.
• Both men and women can wear a crown, while only women can wear a tiara.
• Crowns are used on official royal events and coronations, while tiaras are worn in place of a hat during white tie events for the monarchs and are commonly used in weddings and pageants.
• Crowns are designed with royal regalia, while a tiara design can range from symbolic to purely aesthetic purposes.
• A crown signifies a direct lineage from the royal family while a tiara does not.

Gold or Silver Plated Floral Tulip Crown

A fashion crown replicating a luxurious royal crown encrusted with a series of brilliant white pear-cut crystals complemented small pieces of circular and marquise-cut sparkling white crystals. Available in 12-color combination, ensuring you will find the perfect tiara for you. Get from HERE

Papal Tiara 

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A type of tiara that was only used for the coronation is called the Papal tiara. The papal tiara is actually a crown characterized by a high three-tier crown known as a triple tiara or Triple Crown. The oldest surviving papal tiara dates back to 1572. The use of triregnum was abolished during the reign of Pope Paul the sixth. 

The three-layered crown tiara symbolizes the triple authority of the Pope; as Vicar of Christ, as the father of kings, and as governor of the world. The bronze sculpture of Saint Peter is crowned during the feast of Saint Peter every 29^th of June.

Kokoshnik

A kokoshnik is a type of tiara from Russia from drawing inspiration from the Scythian's version of a crown. Traditional kokoshniks started in the 12^th century as cylindrical shape hat covering the entire head varying in size and shapes. In the 19^th century, kokoshnik tiaras came to be a part of the royals and royal attendant's ensemble: 2014, when Cartier created a kokoshnik-inspired tiara for Queen Marie of Romania.

Diadem

 

A type of crown that is donned as an ornamented headband signaling a royal status. Diadems were initially designed using a white silk ribbon tied around the head, leaving its ends draped above the shoulder.

Tiara

A tiara came from a Persian term describing headpieces worn by kings characterized with high peaked tip. At present, the term tiara became a generic term for ornament headpieces. There is a set of etiquette on how to wear a tiara for the royalties. The tiara should be worn with the pieces of jewelry on the same plane as your face. This is to maximize the lavish and luxurious gems encrusted on the tiara. At present, modern brides prefer to wear it far back on the head.

Choosing a Tiara

1. Choose a lightweight tiara.

Fashion tiaras are mostly lightweight and designed with an intricate wire filigree design using cubic zirconia crystals, rhinestones, simulated pearls, beads, and enamel. Most of the royals' tiara are said to likewise have a comfortable weight except for the Vladimir tiara and the Russian Kokoshnik Tiara that weighs about a pound.

Floral Stainless Steel Wedding Tiara Set

Lightweight and designed with delicate and feminine crystal-encrusted floral vines, paired with a pair of stud earrings and a princess necklace. Get from HERE

2. Choose a Tiara with a loop end

Brides choosing an updo chignon and a traditional wedding hair bun need a tiara molded with loop ends. The pair of holes are used to insert elastics and bobby pins to secure the tiara around the updo hairstyle.

Wishbone Pearl and Crystals Tiara with Loop Ends

Simple and ultra-feminine with nature-inspired goddess flair. Styled with a gold-tone frame, decorated with sparkling white marquise-cut cubic zirconia, circular beads, and simulated white pearls. Get from HERE

3. Choose according to your face and body shape

Preparing for your wedding is truly an exciting journey, especially when you are surrounded by all these grand and brilliant tiaras. Breath and step back a little to remind yourself that you need a tiara to highlight your features and not overshadow you on your wedding day. Just like choosing a pair of earrings, choose the opposite of your facial contour. Meanwhile, regarding your body type, choose a smaller tiara with a tapering end. This way, it heightens and elongate your frame and complements your petite frame. You can opt to select tiaras with a higher crown for fuller-bodied brides with a full narrowing on the sides to balance your built.

Wishbone Black Crystal Pearl Tiara

Highlighting a regal wishbone tiara made from a lightweight copper-tone wire base. Decorated with a set of iridescent black marquise-cut cubic zirconia crystals and simulated white pearls. The set also includes a pair of floral-themed stud earrings and a princess necklace. Get from HERE

4. Choose a tiara complementing your bridal dress motif

Lace is currently back when it comes to bridal gowns. Most lace designs exhibit a floral-themed embroidery creating a sophisticated look. Look for a tiara with the same motif; it does not have to be entirely the same; in fact, modern fashion creatively incorporated floral design on geometric accessories, which gives a vision of vintage style on a modern woman.

Heart Crystal Swan Wedding Tiara Set

Look dainty and elegant as you walk down the aisle with this gorgeous stainless wire tiara. Covered with sparkling white microcrystalline zirconia stone, designed a scrolling filigree replicating a heart, highlighting a brilliant pear-cut white crystal pendant. The set includes a pair of drop stud earrings and a princess necklace. Get from HERE

5. Add Colors

Use a tiara to add color to your overall look. Most wedding dresses are white, embroidered with the same or almost the same shade as the fabric. Wearing a tiara with colored crystals like emerald green or blue sapphire will break the monotonous white, creating a uniquely distinctive look. You can also use colored crystals to highlight the color of your eyes.

Gold & Red Crystal Tiara Set

Exhibit an Asian empress vibe on your wedding day as you wear this glamourous gold-tone tiara encrusted with brilliantly cut simulated red sapphire crystals. Bold and demanding colors that will surely highlight your beauty and skin. Assembled with a pair of drop earrings with round-cut red crystals and a fringe necklace. Get from HERE

Tips on Wearing a Tiara

• Placement of the tiara

The acceptable placement of a tiara is from one to one and a half inches from your hairline. More than this will look awkward from a viewer's point. Although wearing a tiara a little far back is considered the modern way to wear it, like how the current duchess of Cambridge is seen wearing her tiara.

• Keep it sparkling

Clean and ensure that your tiara is sparkling, maximizing its grandeur and brilliance. If you are wearing an heirloom, have it cleaned and re-polished by a professional jeweler ensuring there are no loose gems and just to make it look in its top-notch condition. For fashion tiaras, warrant that the tiara you purchase is lacquered, so you only need to do a light touch up cleaning before your big day. Note that a light touchup means literally lightly polishing the surface with a dry cloth or cotton buds, taking care not to damage its crystals and other adornments.

• Choose the opposite

Remember the rule in choosing a tiara based on the shape of your face. Pointy for the round, round for spiked. Circular tiaras will soften an elongated face, while tiaras with tapered ends will elongate a round face.

• Keep it clean

Let us look up to the British monarchy, the most famous royal family, for guidance. Have you ever seen a hair out of place while wearing a tiara? An unruly hair is just not compatible with a regal looking tiara, unlike a floral circlet that can go well with a relaxed bohemian look.

• To wash or not to wash

Conditioning and washing your hair before wearing a tiara is not advisable, for this will make your hair soft and silky smooth. Soft and silky does not go well will a tiara for you need dry and a day old hair to keep the tiara from falling off. A day-old hair will also provide a beautiful body for the tiara to sit on.

• Elastics are fantastic

Do not forget your trusty elastics for additional support. You can weave it around your hair bun or chignon. Some stylists use a hair comb for tiaras with a high crown to keep the front part secure upright and in its place.

• Check the Base

Take note of the crystals and the color of the velvet covering the base. You would want to get a base color as that of your hair.

• Do not connect the veil to the tiara

The two mistakes that people often make is connecting the veil to the tiara and squishing the tiara to fit the hairstyle. These are a definite no for bending  will break or damage not only the base but also the body encrusted in gems. Connecting the veil will add weight to the tiara, however light it may be. This will slowly weigh down the tiara losing its grip, producing a messy hairdo.

• Not decorated? Hide it.

Hide the undecorated portion of the tiara. If it is not decorated, then it is not meant to be seen. These parts are used to steady and secure the tiara under the hair.

• Ensure that the tiara is centered.

Make sure that the high point is in the middle area. Use your nose as a guide for a displaced tiara looks is just not acceptable. Centered tiaras complete a clean and regal looking bride.

• Have a pre-wedding hairstyle do

To prevent unwanted surprises, bring your tiara, and have your hairstylist create your wedding look. This will give both of you the time to look for the perfect hairdo using the tiara to highlight your bridal look. This will also tell you if the tiara you picked complements your beauty or do you need to look for something else.

Facts about Tiara

• Tiaras are traditionally worn at weddings as a signal of losing one's purity in exchange for love.
• Only married women are permitted to wear a tiara as it represents the loss of innocence.
• Tiaras are not heavy to wear except for the papal tiara weighing 8.2 kilograms.
• Wearing tiaras in the olden times does not mean royalty; it was a part of a tradition.

How do you secure a tiara?

• For women with short hair who prefer to wear their hair down, insert the tiaras undecorated portion inside a hair leaving only the decorated part above. Use a tail comb to adjust and hide the end of the tiara. Use a Kirby grip or a bobby pin to secure the tiara's end portion (the hollow loop design).
• For brides with a pageant bun hairstyle, wear the tiara like a crown placing it around the hair bun and not like a hairband. Secure both ends together with a pin or a transparent elastic before attaching the end with a bobby to your hair for a secure fit.

When to Wear a Tiara

• Weddings

More and more modern-day brides are choosing to wear a tiara rather than the traditional veil. It is a nod to tradition as well as that one day where the bride is ultimately the center of everyone's attention. Grand looking tiaras shouts "look at me" and "I am his queen." Does wearing a tiara on your wedding day look tacky? Only you can answer that. Wearing a tiara will not be tacky when used and worn correctly. This means you have to choose a tiara that is not too over the top yet giving a luxurious flair. Wearing one is also based on how confident you are when wearing a tiara and being in the spotlight. A tiara will ensure that all eyes will be on you, and you have to embrace the moment and be the star of the day.

• Birthdays

It is your birthday! You can wear a tiara if you want as long as you are the celebrant. Wearing a tiara means you are that highlight of the event; it's like having a sparkling star on your head flashing to everyone, saying that you are the celebrant. Tiaras are particularly preferred and adorned by debutants as they step on to adulthood.

When not to wear a tiara

• Prom

It is not appropriate for you to wear a tiara, especially the grand ones on a prom night, as events like this usually crows a king and Queen later in the night. Wearing a tiara at a prom is seen as an attention-deprived person or an egotistic individual. Although a simple diadem hairband is better suited for these events as a diadem creates a more relaxed and youthful vibe. 

• Formal Events

This seems to need no explanation. Unless you are a member of the royal family, it is not applicable to wear a tiara. 

Famous Royal Tiaras with its Fashion Counterparts

Queen Sofia's star and pearl tiara

The tiara originated in Denmark, created for Sophia of Nassau as a wedding gift from his half-brother Adolphe. Characterized by a set of twelve pointed stars, alternately arranged with pearl top spikes. The tiara came to Sweden when Sophia married King Oscar the second in 1857. It was passed on to Queen Victoria, Queen Ingrid, to Princess Benedikte.

White and Blue Crystal Sun Tiara

Replicating Queen Sofia's star and pearl tiara's starburst design, this exquisite wedding tiara displays a large circular centerpiece encrusted with sparkling circular-cut zirconia, emphasized by twelve pointed rays like a starburst. Its silver-tone base is lavishly decorated with glittering pear-cut blue cubic zirconia and small round-cut white crystals. Get from HERE

Gold and Crystal Crown

Replicating a royal crown without a cap, this fabulous gold or silver-tone tiara will surely provide a king and queen look. Highlighting a micro paved lustrous surface covered with white microcrystalline stones. A medieval cross surmounts the arches of the crown giving height and an imperial appearance. Get from HERE

Halo Tiara

From the house of Cartier in 1936, the halo tiara was bought by the late King George the sixth for Queen Mary before he was crowned King of England. Characterized by sixteen pieces of scrolls meeting at the middle and surmounted by a diamond. The tiara is embellished with a total of seven hundred and thirty-nine brilliant diamonds and one hundred and forty-nine baton diamonds. It was passed by queen Mary to queen Elizabeth in 1944 as a birthday gift. Queen Elizabeth then gave the tiara to her daughter, Princess Anne, in 1972. The Duchess of Cambridge last wore the tiara during her wedding in 2011 as Princess Anne lent her the tiara.

Fashion Wedding Halo Crystal Cluster Tiara

Look like the Duchess of Cambridge as you wear this lightweight fashion halo tiara. See the iconic round-cut white crystal clustered with smaller crystals. Magnificently rounded frames emphasize and protect the series of crystal clusters that will indeed impart its brilliance and upgrade your wedding look. Get from HERE

Lover's Knot Tiara

Popularized by the late Princess Diana and is now lent to the Duchess of Cambridge. The lover's knot tiara was inspired by the tiara of Queen Mary's mother commissioned by Garrard & Co requested by the late Queen Mary herself. The original lover's' knot tiara has a sequence of suspended oriental pearls and a lien or upright pearls giving height to the tiara. In 1913, the set of upright pearls were replaced by brilliant round diamonds. It was passed on to Queen Elizabeth, who presented the tiara to the late Princess Diana. The tiara was given back to Queen Elizabeth after Diana's divorce and is not usually seen by the Duchess of Cambridge Kate.

Pearl Drop Tiara

Here is a similar-looking tiara of the lover's knot made from a 316L stainless frame, decorated with a collection of simulated white pearls suspended under a round pearl bead. Get from HERE

Queen Mary's Diamond Fringe Tiara

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It was initially created for Queen Mary in 1919. Unlike other royal owned tiaras, this can be transformed into a necklace. The tiara was passed to Queen Elizabeth. It was the crown used by Queen Elizabeth on her wedding with Prince Phillip in 1947 and during Princess Anne's wedding in 2020.  

Pearl & Crystal Fringe Tiara  

Replicating the queens diamond fringe tiara, this stylish wedding tiara is guaranteed to provide a regal flair. Exquisitely made with a 316L stainless frame, embellished with brilliant pieces of white crystals, topped with a set of simulated white pearls. The set includes a pair of floral-themed crystal and pearl stud earrings and a princess necklace. Get from HERE

The Baden Royal Wreath Tiara

Originally owned Princess Theodora, the eldest sister of Prince Phillip. Currently owned by the Margrave Archduchess Valerie of Austria. Designed with a wreath-shaped frame, adorned with diamonds and rubies.

Roman Wreath tiara

Simulating the diadem and tiara inspired by the Roman Empire, This fabulous wreath tiara gives a youthful and modest bridal look. You can choose between yellow gold, rose-gold, or silver, adding color to the innocent bridal look. Get from HERE

Lotus Flower tiara

Created by Garrand in 1920 for Queen Mary, embellished with pearls and diamonds. A tiara was usually worn by the late Princess Margaret and now by the Duchess of Cambridge.

Crystal and Pearl Lotus Tiara

Here is a wedding tiara set inspired by the lotus flower tiara of the British monarchs. Highlighting a fan-like theme decorated with round white crystals and simulated white pearls. Perfectly paired with a pair of pearl and crystal stud earrings and a necklace. Get from HERE

The Devonshire Diamond Tiara

Another iconic diamond tiara created for the duchess of Devonshire in 1893 presented a year after her marriage. The famous tiara is characterized by 13 pieces of scrolled fan-like leaves called palmettes. Cushion-cut diamonds cover the entire silver and gold frame. The diamonds used were taken from a collection of Devonshire heirloom, having one thousand forty-one diamonds plus eight hundred forty more.

Crystal Gold-tone Devonshire Tiara

Inspired by the glorious Devonshire diamond tiara, here us a palm leaf-themed crown made with a gold or silver-tone base highlighting a series of crystal-encrusted spades surmounted by a dazzling circular-cut white cubic zirconia crystal. Get from HERE

The royals' lives have always amazed us since childhood and for most of us, even until adulthood—the fantasy of living luxuriously, wearing beautiful gowns, sparkling crowns, and tiaras. Fairy tales have revolved around princes and princesses ingraining a happily ever after idea giving hope that, maybe, one day, a prince will sweep us away and make us a princess or a queen. Sadly, that notion is nearly impossible to happen. Therefore, we should just make this dream a reality ourselves. Hustle as hard as we can and be successful. We are queens in our own right, and wearing a tiara is not against the law. We can purchase our own tiaras and wear them proudly whenever and wherever we want to. We live in the modern world where we are free to be ourselves and express our individuality without judgment. Wear a tiara proudly, and never ever let anyone stop you from being yourself.  

Magnetic field therapy

An alternative therapy using different types of magnets. These are static magnetic field therapy, electrically charged magnetic therapy (electromagnetic therapy), and magnetic therapy with acupuncture.

Static magnetic therapy involved wearing or lying on a mat with static magnets. Electromagnetic therapy is a combination of adding electricity to magnets. Magnetic therapy with acupuncture is a traditional Chinese treatment using acupuncture needles and magnets, restoring inner balance.

Use

Part of alternative medicine using the magnetic and electrical field of the human body. The theory of using magnets is reestablishing balance causing illnesses and pain. Magnet therapy is used mainly on pain management, wound healing, and insomnia.

Precaution

Any magnetic therapy type is not advisable for individuals with a pacemaker, an insulin pump, and pregnant women.

Magnetic Bracelets

Magnetic bracelets are a type of bracelet assembled with static magnets promoting natural self-healing through magnet therapy—an alternative healing practice associated with electromagnetic treatment, which uses electrically powered equipment generating a magnetic field. Magnet therapy falls under pseudoscientific, for it still lacks conclusive scientific studies proving its claimed therapeutic effect.

Elements of Magnetic Bracelets

Have you ever wondered what those colorful plastic-like dots are on your magnetic bracelets? Some magnetic bracelet does not specify these colored pieces. However, some have stated the following:

Black – germanium

Germanium is a semi-conductive element that is currently of interest in the field of cancer therapy. In magnet therapy, it acts as an excellent conductor under an enormous amount of magnetic field. The idea of germanium amplifying magnets' effects hinges on the theory that the human body is a magnetic field.

Germanium element is isolated from argyrodite, together with silver and sulfur. It is primarily used today on LEDs and solar panels. In the jewelry industry, germanium increases the resistance of sterling silver from tarnishing. Argentium is a type of silver composed of 1.2% germanium. Germanium is a water-insoluble element that is said to be harmful when ingested.

At present, germanium, in the form of germanium sesquioxide, is sold as a supplement for heart, blood, liver, bone illnesses. It was said to be helpful in fighting lung cancer and leukemia. Studies have shown that bio-germanium supplements improve the immune system through amplifying the NK cells and stimulation of B cells, immunoglobulins, and TNF-alpha.

Red – Far infrared technology.

FIR or far-infrared is an invisible light from the sun. This is why we feel warm when we are under the sun, even when there is a nip in the air. The far infrared is absorbed by the cells of our body, producing heat, warming us from within, and relaxing our muscles.

FIR therapy is said to have multiple health benefits. This traditional way of healing dates back to ancient China using the heat of their palm. Soaking under natural sunrays activates the calcium content of the body resulting in stronger bones. Its heat promotes blood flow triggering the natural healing capacity of the body. However, soaking for an extended period under the sun is presently not advisable due to UV rays coming from the sun. Sauna baths, which is a conventional form of heat therapy, is said to be causing more harm than good due to extremely high temperatures.

There was a study on FIR technology wherein a ceramic powder rich in aluminum oxide, titanium oxide, and silicon oxide reveals far-infrared radiation. Research shows that in addition to emitting far-infrared, these FIR ceramic powders were able to prolong the shelf life of strawberries by reducing moist and shock absorption.

Bioceramic powders are also utilized in fabrics containing germanium, silicon carbide, magnesium, and iron oxide. It is believed to retain and re-emit the body heat produced by the body directing deep within the tissues and joints, increasing blood flow to the part. Blood flows when there is heat, illustrated when we do exercise routines, and we feel flushed. At present, bioceramic incorporated fabrics are used on socks to keep the feet warm.

White – Negative ion technology.

Negative ions are believed to have a affirmative outcome on moods, helpful in cases of depression. It is also used for its antimicrobial property utilized in air purification. Natural anions come from the UV rays from the sun and the electrical charge released by thunder and lightning.

A study published in 2013 concluded that even though there is no consistent effect on mood, anxiety, and sleep, negative air ionization has reduced depression rates mostly seen with high exposure level. The result is dependent on the amount of time the person is exposed to. It is advisable for people with chronic depression to be exposed to a number of hours. In contrast, those with seasonal depression may only need around 30 minutes to reduce a depressed state.

In 2018, a study likewise gave a non-definitive conclusion of the effects of NAIs for some studies showed improvement in health, while some don't.

These three are said to amplify the therapeutic claims of magnetic bracelets. The colored element is made up of powdered germanium and gemstones or manmade positive and negative ion powders mixed with a binding element.

The last and most crucial parts of magnetic bracelets are the magnets.

Silver – 3300 gauss north-facing magnets

Magnets

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Magnets are objects capable of attracting another ferromagnet creating a surrounding magnetic field. To explain magnetism, awe must understand what a magnet is made of. A magnet is composed of the tiniest particle called atoms. particle with unpaired electrons creating an exterior magnetic field.

Where does the magnetic field come from? A magnetic field is a result of the movement of electrically charged particles. A magnetic field has the same concept as Earth's geomagnetic field produced by the current outside of Earth's core. The electromagnetic currents come from the elemental composition and arrangements of ferromagnets. Like any object, magnetic materials are made of electrically charged atoms encircling a proton. The motion of the electron makes each atom act like minute magnets. When these atoms are alight in one direction, they will form ferromagnetic materials. However, when aligned alternately, they form an anti-ferromagnetic material.

Magnets are classified into three categories:

Permanent Magnets

Permanent magnets retain their magnetic property once magnetized.

Ceramic / Ferrite Magnets

Made by sintering iron oxide, strontium, and barium carbonate. These are the most common variety of magnets, quickly produced and inexpensive—a strong magnet not readily demagnetized though it has a brittle form needing a diamond wheel grinder.

Neodymium Iron Boron Magnets

Neodymium is an element discovered in 1885 mixed with other lanthanides found in countries of China, Brazil, and more. Developed by Hitachi and GM motors for its high magnetic force widely used in mobile phones, ionizers, and filters. Incorporated in medical equipment for diagnosis, treatment, pain management using a static magnetic field.

Prepared using a rare natural magnetic material, brittle, easily rusted, with a high-energy product range of 30MGOe. These need gold, iron, or nickel plating available in a small compact form.

Neodymium magnets are the most widely used magnets in healthcare, according to a study published in 2018.

Uses of neodymium magnets:

1. Maintain the muscular tone of astronauts in space.
2. Used in orthodontic treatments, palatal expansion, and molar distillation.
3. Stimulate bone formation

Effects of neodymium magnets:

1. Reduced blood flow

Various studies have shown reduce blood flow when exposed to neodymium magnates. With the help of a laser Doppler, reduced blood flow and SBF was seen on the finger with both poles of NIB magnets. In another case, a strong static magnetic field resulted in a decreased blood flow and vessel density in tumors.

2. Treatment for depression

RTMS or recurrent transcranial magnetic stimulation is used on individuals suffering from depression. A proven effective treatment where a 48% decrease is seen in contrast to the control group, which yielded a 19% reduction. 

3. Lagophthalmos treatment

NIB magnets were placed on both the upper and lower eyelid for Lagophthalmos treatment.

4. Surgery

Magnetic forceps were used in successfully removing unwanted tissues using laparoscopic procedures.

There is still further research regarding the use of NIB magnets in stem cell therapy, treatment of age-related macular degeneration, vascular stents, and aneurism before the health benefits of neodymium magnet are establish, but some have results seem promising.

Samarium Cobalt Magnets

Likewise, a strong magnet and difficult to demagnetize. Heat resistance up to 300 degrees Celsius with magnetic strength of 15-22 MGOe (Sm1Co5) and 22-30 MGOe (Sm2Co17).

Alnico

Named after the three elements, it consists of aluminum, nickel, and cobalt. Its industrial use is based on the type of production. Sintering for enhanced mechanical properties, while casting is used for more complex properties. The downside of alnico is that it can be readily demagnetized.

Temporary

Temporary magnets exhibit a magnetic property only when exposed to a magnetic field.

Electromagnets

Electromagnets use a stream of electrical charges passing through coils of = wires. Considered a temporary magnet as its magnetic field ceases upon the removal of electric currents.

Magnet therapy Mode of action

Like any drug or procedure, the mechanism of action serves as the basis on how a product will interact with the body resulting in its therapeutic claim. What human part of the human body does it target, resulting in a chain of reaction?

• Magnet therapy proposed healing by using the natural electromagnetic field of the body to interact with magnets' low magnetic property, initially repelling them, resulting in the movement of an atom and improved blood circulation.
• Another theory is directly linked to human blood's iron content, likewise initially repelling the iron content leading to improved blood flow.

History of Magnet Therapy

The Olmec was believed to be the first civilization that used the lodestone as a compass in building temples. This may have been passed the use to the Mayans and the Aztecs, who were known to have studied the planets' movement. 

Magnet therapy dates back to the 6^th century, when a Greek philosopher discovered the magnetic property of lodestone. Lodestone is a naturally occurring magnetized mineral. Black or brownish in appearance with a 5.5 to 6.5 Mohs hardness. In China, lodestone was described to make iron come. They experimented with the magnetic property of lodestone for divination purposes. A south-pointing spoon made of magnetite was found in the Han tomb that would consistently rotate to a north and south axis when placed on a bronze plate. Another use of magnets is to restore the body's inner qi by breaking electromagnetic statics and reestablish its natural flow. Using monopole magnets is crucial in this treatment. Using the magnet's north pole, it was used to treat acute pain as a traumatized tissue produces positive charges leading to inflammation. The negative pole will attract these excess positive charges reducing swelling.

Magnet therapy started with the use of imagination and belief. The Paracelsus popularized the theory of magnetism. Paracelsus was a known brilliant German-Swiss physician who first associated goiter with mineral deficiency and various cures. He studied naturally occurring metals, which gave him a deeper understanding of chemistry and medicine. He compared magnetism with a miracle. He believes that magnets can stop bleeding, cure convulsions, and hemorrhoids. Mesmer likewise used magnets in a procedure called mesmerism. He used magnets for healing while he put patients under the state of trance. Next in line is Daniel Palmer, who was interested in magnet therapy. He initially used magnets but later transformed his idea to touch therapy.

Electromagnetic Therapy

The idea of magnet therapy is followed by bioelectromagnetism. Bio electromagnetics studies the interaction between electromagnetic fields (cells, tissues and, species) and manmade electromagnetic fields.

PEMF or pulsed electromagnetic field devices is currently used as an alternative treatment for pain management, reducing the amount of painkiller medicine consumed. Electromagnetic therapy uses different magnetic intensity, waveform, and frequency suitable for a particular condition.

PEMF has been demonstrated to be effective in alleviating pain and inflammation. Its mode of action ranges from reduced circulation and cellular metabolism. In theory, PEMF activates the calcium channel and nitric oxide triggering its release. Nitric oxide is responsible for blood vessel production and growth, vital in tissue regeneration.

Frequency applied for different conditions:

• 12 Mhz for neck pain was proven to show a significant improvement against the control groups.
• 35 to 40 mT is was used for individuals with low back arthritis pain.

Claims

Reduce Pain

One of the most prevalent health claims of the magnetic bracelet is to help relieve pain caused by osteoarthritis. A study to determine the effectivity of commercially sold magnetic bracelets regarding pain caused by osteoarthritis on the hip and knee showed a more reduced pain score compared to the effect on the dummy group. Still, this leaves inconclusive data as the positive effect may also come from a placebo effect, for the results showed a minimal difference between the groups.

The study group was divided into three. Group A was wearing a standard neodymium magnetic bracelet with 170 to 200m Tesla. Group B was wearing bracelets with weak magnets ranging from 21 to 30m teslas. The last group, group C, was given non-magnetic steel washer bracelets. The group was instructed to wear the bracelets from four to twelve weeks. Blinded followed unblended.

In 2018 a study on the health effects of neodymium magnets in healthcare showed that neodymium magnets seem to have promising outcomes for both therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Snoring and Sleep Apnea

A published article in 1997 stated that magnet therapy shows no medicinal value in treating sleep apnea and snoring. The study was done in an out sleep disorder center where they observed patients before and after magnet therapy.

Types of Magnetic bracelets

Copper magnetic bracelets

Copper has been part of medicinal treatment since ancient times. It was used for headaches and water purification by the Egyptians. It was also used against lung, skin, throat, and eye infections. Basically, copper was used for almost everything.

Copper bracelets claim to help with arthritic pain. A study regarding the absorption and the effect of copper has been cited for its controversial result. The study concluded that copper bracelets were effective in managing pain from arthritis. It was said that copper was absorbed through the skin, supported by the bracelet's weight loss. The efficacy of the coper bracelet and absorption was contested by another study using a copper gel. This study showed that copper gels are not effective in relieving arthritis pain, and it has even contributed to skin irritation. This inadvertently disputed the first claim for a copper gel is guaranteed to be absorbed faster than copper elements present on a copper bracelet.

A study in 2009 about the therapeutic effects of both copper and magnetic bracelets was done in 2003, concluding that both bracelets are ineffective in stiffness, pain management and physical functions of patients with osteoarthritis. Devices used were commercially sold magnetic wrist straps with weak magnets, demagnetized wrist straps, and a copper bracelet.

Another study in 2013, determining the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect of copper and magnetic wrist strap for rheumatoid arthritis, showed an insignificant amount of data pertaining to its therapeutic effect outside its placebo effect against rheumatoid arthritis.

Titanium

Titanium carbide and titanium oxide are only beneficial when applied as a nanostructured thin coating gathered around a graphitic carbon. In a study published in 2017, it concluded that titanium carbide coat secured the titanium implant against the harsh condition of the tissue, stimulating adhesion, improved bone-implant contact, better than uncoated titanium implants.

Stainless Magnetic Bracelet

Like titanium carbide, stainless steel claims no therapeutic effect. Its main purpose is its durability, hypoallergenic property, non-reactive, and self-repair.

Magnetic hematite

Hematite is a red to grayish-black gem composed mainly of iron oxide abundantly found on Earth's crust. Previously used in ancient Egypt to stop bleeding. A healing stone used in grounding therapy. It is weakly ferromagnetic likewise found on Mars. Some claim that hematite helps increase blood flow and fight anemia. However, these claims are not proven by science and hinge their positive result on the placebo effect. It supports the root chakra that is primarily linked to balance and self-control.

Grounding therapy

If we were to base our origin on the Bible, we were created without clothes. We were designed to roam without direct contact with nature. Grounding therapy takes us back to the times when we would walk barefoot on the ground. Ground meaning natural soil and not the cemented pavements we have.

The theory of the healing effect of grounding roots from the magnetic field from Earth. At present, Earth's magnetic field was said to have weakened. It ranges from 0.25 to 0.65 gauss. The magnetic field of Earth emanates from its core, interacting with the electrically charged particles from the sun. This is somewhat comparable to the proposed therapeutic use of magnet therapy.

A study showed that grounding after eccentric contractions has shown reduced muscle damage. The absorption of free electrons in nature has been a subject of dispute as some say it is impossible for humans to absorb it. To explain the possible phenomenon of grounding therapy, the study demonstrated possible mechanisms contributing to the effects of earthing. Grounding is linked to the secretion of cortisol and quality of sleep. It affects the body's calcium, sodium, potassium, iron content, and ANS function. This suggests the absorption of the free electrons available in nature, thus neutralizing the free radicals contributing to inflammation.

Grounding is also believed to activate the parasympathetic branch of ANS, therefore reducing inflammation. The study concludes no change with regards to pain but has seen an increase in the number of neutrophils and platelets. These results have positive inclinations of the anti-inflammatory effects of grounding and eccentric contractions.

Based on the studies previously stated, it can be assumed that static magnets used on magnetic bracelets are deemed ineffective against its proven claim. However, electromagnetic therapy is proven effective in relieving and treatment of various illnesses.

In theory, magnetic bracelets are made up of materials with healing properties like magnets, crystals, FIR, and negative ions components. Different base materials are also believed to positively affect health, such as copper and hematite. However, research still shows an inconclusive result for the therapeutic effect of magnetic bracelets may have been based on the placebo effect. A placebo effect is a favorable effect brought not by the drug or object but by a person's belief in the treatment. This does not directly treat the problem but concentrates on the mindset of the patient. Sometimes, what we feel is all in mind, so a placebo makes you believe that you are treating the illness, making you feel better.

In some cases, a placebo is concomitantly used with drugs to amplify its effect. We must not discount the impact of a positive mind on the human body. An ill person's uplifted spirit lightens the body, making them move and giving peace of mind resulting in good sleep quality. This will give the body the chance to heal its own and without the help of modern medicine. In conclusion, although magnetic bracelets are composed of restorative material, the question remains, are these components enough to have a positive effect on our body?

Byzantine Empire

Wealthy, the word that can describe the Byzantine Empire. Having gold mines within its territories, combined with a perfect position for trade, the civilization became largest and most potent starting from 330AD when the then Emperor Constantine the first decided to build a new Greek colony in the East, he called Constantinople the Rome of the East or the new Rome. The Empire survived for more than a thousand years while its western half creased in 476AD. It only fell under the attack of the Ottoman army in1453 under Constantinople eleventh.

The name originated from the Greek word Byzantium coined by a man named Byzas. It was valued for its location and designed to be the center of trade between Asia and Europe. The East and West had a unified front under the rule of Constantine until he died in 337AD. The East and West were split by the succeeding Emperor Valentinian the first, where he reigned over the west, while his brother on the east. This may be the start of its downfall, as the west was continually attacked by German Visigoths until it finally fell in 476 under Romulus Augustus.

The Byzantine Empire was spared from outside attacks due to its location and emperors that had gathered enough army countering outsiders' attacks, effectively using their wealth.

Justinian the First

By Petar Milošević - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0

A highly remarkable first ruler of the Byzantine Empire from 525 to 565. He was said to have a calm personality, handpicked his own set of ministers from all walks of life, effectively ruling under him doing his bidding. They formed a powerful army reclaiming some former localities under the Western Roman Empire and the Mediterranean Sea's surrounding lands. He successfully made the East Roman Empire the most powerful and vast state in Europe until his death. The Byzantium Empire struggled afterward due to debts and a lack of military people to defend their large territory from the Persians and Slavs.

The late 11^th century came to the holy wars between the Christians and Muslims lasting from 1095 to 1291. Armies from Germany, France, and Italy aided Emperor Alexius against the Turks. Due to internal conflict and betrayal accusations from the crusaders, the West and East's hostility grew that Constantinople was plundered in 1204.

The Byzantine Empire completely fell on May 29^th, 1453, when the Ottoman army entered Highest Sophia turning it later into a mosque.

Religion

Christianity

Constantine or Saint Constantine to the Orthodox Church is revered for what he had contributed to Christianity. Before his conversion, Christians were actively persecuted. Constantine's conversion to Christianity and his creed of eth edict of Milan abolished the persecution of Christians and other religions. He repealed the ban on Christianity in 313AD and tried to unify the Church that had differentiating opinions on the role of religion and Christianity by instituting the Nicene Creed. He built the Holy Sepulcher on the tomb of Christ, protecting and honoring his death as well as preserving the site. He defined himself as the custodian of the Church. He once had a dream of the cross symbol prior to combat. He immediately had all the shields of his men with a cross symbol, believing that it would protect and lead them to victory.

Nicene Creed

Also known as the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed, named after the place where it was initially implemented, Nicaea. Amended in 325AD at the first council of Constantinople defining Nicene Christianity.

Nicene Christianity is a collection of Christian doctrines established to resolve the disagreement between Arius and Alexander. The creed acknowledges the same divinity of the father and the son.

Catholic Church

Emperor Theodosius announced Catholicism as the Roman Empire's official religion in 380AD, led by the Pope as the head of the Catholic Church. The Church honored relics, sacred sites, the seven sacraments, and religious observance of the Virgin Mary.

Islam

The Islamic forces were the most significant threat for the Byzantine Empire that by the end of the 6^th century, Jerusalem, Syria, Egypt, and North America succumbed under the Islamic militaries.

Byzantine Architecture

Highest Sophia

 

The most famous architecture founded under Justinian is the Hagia Sophia or Highest Sophia. The Church of the holy wisdom was built by Anthemius, and Isidorus commissioned by Justinian to construct the most splendid Church in the world. Designed with complex non-Christian architectural features like the rounded dome and four miranets (spires).

 

Inside shows a massive center designed with a dome and a drum with side windows instead of an oculus—a magnificent structure used as a church, mosque, and a museum. 

Imperial Palace

The Emperor and his family lived in the grand palace of Constantinople, built with a golden throne. A gate was decorated with a large image of the city with a gold figure of Jesus Christ. Beams were made of Ivory with jade-like floors. It was also said to have an automated throne of Solomon.

Byzantine Art

Mosaics

 

Mosaics are made of precious glass, ceramics, and stones called tesserae. The most iconic Byzantine mosaic art is found in San Vitale, Ravenna. The mosaic is seen on the north of the wall showing Justinian, Bishop Maximianus, and his soldiers. Justinian stands at the center holding the bowl for the Eucharist with a halo being divinely ordained. He wore a purple tunic representing an imperial line, with a large circular brooch used to hold the tunic in place.

Byzantine art is not focused on naturalistic and aesthetics but more concentrated on the idea that the art is trying to covey.  This mosaic suggests that the artist is trying to balance the Emperor's importance and the clergy (religion). See that Justinian is positioned higher than the rest and stepping on the person next to him, representing hierarchy. Meanwhile, the bishop is placed in a more forward position, likewise stepping on the man beside him and not Justinian. The yellow or golden background represents divinity, any typical of Byzantine art.

 

On the other side is a mosaic of Empress Theodora, the wife of Justinian, who was said to have died before completing the mosaic with cancer. They were created separated, as, by this time, even the empress is not allowed to be in the same space as the men. She wore a tremendous amount of jewelry, including her diadem with pearl pendants, Byzantium pendant earrings, and a collar necklace. Her clothes were adorned with gems with a beautifully embroidered hem. 

Byzantine Icons

Virgin Mary and Child with the saints and angels

You can see the Virgin Mary, Jesus, and the saints are painted with halo, the two angels are looking up into the sky. Encaustic in wood using wax as paint. One of the exceptional few that survived the iconoclasm happened imposed by Emperor Leo the third in 726.

Clothing

Byzantium clothing is inspired by Roman fashion as it was technically an extended location of the Roman Empire.

Tunics

Men and women wore tunics made from embroiders or bejeweled silk fabric. Their tunic was also called sheets on. The difference between men's and women's tunic is that men work half-length tunic's, while women wore full-length sheet-on. 

Palla and Stola

Likewise made from colorful fabrics, embroidered and jeweled. A stola is a traditional Roman dress for women, while a palla is a woman's cloak.

Dalmatica

A letter-A shaped tunic with split sides similar to the dalmatica worn by the priest. It seems that the uniform dates back to the Byzantine Era where the Roman Catholic Church was created.

The main difference between Roman clothing versus byzantine clothing is that the Romans are more pared-down, compared to the Byzantines, who wore highly ornate and bejeweled silk fabrics.

Byzantine Jewelry

 

Byzantine jewelry shows influences from numerous countries such as Egypt, Greece, Russia, and Northern Africa combined in one sumptuous and highly ornate jewelry. Artisans were highly skilled, that you will see embossed pieces of gold jewelry commonly accompanied by Christian symbolism. Jewelry was a way to represent one social status in the Byzantine Era. Gold and jewelry were everywhere that Justinian had to decree on a law called Justinian code in 529AD, reserving emeralds, pearls, and rubies for the exclusive use of the Emperor, while allowing everyday folks to wear a gold ring.  Traders, military, and high-ranking officials were presented with fine jewelry chosen by Justinian, made from the imperial workshops.

Materials

Gold

Gold was actively mined around the borders of Constantinople, and silver was mined with it. Gemstones were imported from the East from the countries of India and Persia.

Gemstones

The preferred polished rounded stone, drilled at the center. These were assembled with a gold wire passing through its center looped on both ends securing the gem as well as providing a space to hook on the next gem creating a chain of drilled gemstones forming a necklace, earrings, or bracelets. This design is comparable to a bejeweled version of a rosary.

Gemstones were also cut into cabochons and engraved using traditional techniques of intaglios and cameos. Rubies, sapphires, emeralds, garnets, pearls, amethyst and jade, lapis lazuli designed with a large gem set necklace bracelet rings

Technique

Yellow gold is a very friendly metal to use in jewelry, as it is soft and relatively easy to manipulate manually. As Byzantine jewelry is known to have intricate and heavily decorated designs, the following techniques were utilized by master jewelers fabricating fine pieces of jewelry for the royals and high ranking officials.

Dire struck

Die stuck is a technique using a piece of equipment that mold or stamp a thin sheet of gold into the desired shape by hammering or pressing, resulting in a clear impression.

Repousse

A relief process is used to contour metal sheets into a three-dimensional form without altering their thickness.

Chasing

Chasing is done using cast tools, where refining involves the use of steel punches. These steel punches/tools are:

Punches – These are both used in repousse and chasing technique where steel rods with varying thickness are designed with a pointed or rounded top for decorating and a flat base where the hammer strikes.

Linear – These are used to draw lines in outlining shapes and letters. The tips vary in shape from wide, narrow, or with a slight curve, available in varying sizes.

Modeling Punch – These are used to push out metals into their desired shapes.

Planishing Punch - These are used in refining the relief used along the side of the relief.

Matting Punch – as the term implies, this tool leaves a matte surface, used in hiding shadows and marks left the punching tools as well as in creating contrasting shades.

Setting Punch – This is used in drawing a black line that almost looks like a planishing punch.

Hollow Punch – Leaves rounded bead marks placed near together, similar to the Japanese's fish roe pattern.

Jig Punch – This is used to ensure even spaces for a series of impressions and in creating decorative margins.

Wooden Punch – These are made from hardwood, a more affordable alternative for steel punches.

Chasing Hammer – This is not your regular hammer. A special small hammer, designed to be lightweight yet heavy enough to create marks. Commonly assembled with an apple or hickory wood, coated with linseed oil for added comfort. Made with a hardened face enabling each strike to create tiny marks.

Pitch – This is used in anchoring the metal in place during construction. This requires three ingredients, pitch, binder, and lubricant. The recipe in creating a pitch is 3 portions of the pitch, 2 parts of binder, and 1 portion of lubricant. The pitch is then poured on a shallow box and cast iron pot for added weight.

Lining – This uses a chisel-shaped punch used in outlining and drawing linear patterns in repousse.

Niello

As black colored mix in the form of a powder or a paste consisting of sulfur, lead, copper, and silver. Used to highlight engraved or embossed features is best suitable for silver and gold jewelry. It is added on top of the engravings, heated until the mixture flows between the grooves.

The term means black coming from the Latin word neelo. The Romans, typically used as the black accents on tiger-inspired jewelry, popularized niello. It was used to highlight inscriptions and margins in Byzantine arts.

Opus interrasile

 

A type of open work jewelry design widely used during the Byzantine era. Also known as pierced work, this technique was curated in Rome using the same method used in arabesques designs. The intricate design is made by punching holed in metals to create a lattice illusion.

Cloisonné

A traditional technique in decorating colored metal jewelry with the use of thin gold wire creating vivid images on jewelry. These are used in fabricating pectoral jewels worn by the Emperor, similar to today's military badge. The Byzantines had mastered the technique of creating Byzantine enamel. They also used glass and gemstones aside from enamel with tiny and thick-walled cloisonné.

The Byzantine era used a gold base with upturned edges; its entire surface is covered with enamel decorated with gold wires soldered on its margin. Another cloisonné technique is when a portion of the plate is hammered and leaving a gold backdrop. The same procedure applies to the first cloisonné method.

Glyptography: Gemstones carving used on ring stones and pendants

Finger Ring: Gold, with niello & sapphire intaglio

Intaglio

Intaglio is an ancient jewelry technique where the image is engraved at the back of the gemstone, like an inverted cameo. Intaglios' hollow impression was commonly used on seals later in the 19^th century and was totally eliminated when wax seals were ceasing to exist.

Cameo

An iconic jewelry technique from the 3^rd century. A cameo is an image carved on a gemstone with a raised relief creating a multidimensional illusion. There were commonly designed with religious themes or the faces of royalty. Originated from the Roman Empire, they initially carved the faces of the Gods using glass and gemstones. The Catholic Church was also fond of cameo jewelry. It was said that Pope Paul the second owned and wore a number of cameo rings. Cameos were also a thing during the renaissance period where the monarchies were also huge fans. From rings, pendants to brooches and tiaras, cameos were all over the place. 

Types of Byzantine Jewelry

Collar

The imperial family exclusively used collars from the Byzantine era. These are decorated with large gem clusters, massive and thick, representing their high status. Men and women both wear these. Collar

Earrings

 

Byzantine earrings were decorated with cabochon gems designed with pendants typically made with rounded gems drilled and inserted with gold wire serving as the chain.

Rings

 

Key rings

Key rings are made using Opus interrasile or punched put technique. The golden shank displays an open work lattice, filigree design, with a protruding top design, similar to a key. This accent is not like a regular flat surface. It features a square top connected to the shank with an extended front part.

Byzantine hoop ring

A type of ring for men with a series of cabochon stones, bezel set along the ring's shank.

Marriage ring

It was said that the Romans were the ones who invented wedding rings. However, there is no evidence of these marriage ring worn during the ceremonies. Marriage rings are made of gold with a flat disk top. Its surface is usually engraved with a man and a woman and a cross symbol in between.

Architectural ring

A type of ring that has a high relief surmounted by a large gemstone. Imagine a golden mountain with a temple on top, which is how an architectural ring looks like—bulky and massive compared to a statement or signet ring.

Crown

Based on the mosaic of Justinian, we can describe his crown. Made with a gold frame with three-tier, lined with different gems exclusively used by the royals. These are pearls, rubies, and emeralds.

Empress Theodora wore the same three-tiered crown with two to three strings of pearls hanging on the sides.

Brooch

As depicted on their mosaics, Justinian wore large red coin-shaped pectoral pieces like military medals or a brooch. He also wore a crown

Romanesque Jewelry

Romanesque jewelry serves as a successor of Byzantine jewelry. Its pieces were inspired by Byzantine architecture spreading out to the rest of Europe. Byzantine jewelry styles remained popular until eth 12^th century until the fourth crusaders decided to loot Constantinople after feeling betrayed by the then Emperor. As the Empire dies likewise its jewelry style. It was later replaced by the Gothic style. 

Byzantine jewelry, history and art in the middle ages revolved around the Christianity, large architectures, power and luxurious pieces of jewelry. Some say this powerful Empire fell, while some see them as going back to their homeland. In which case, the Byzantine Empire has made their mark in history by leaving grand, remarkable works of art talked about even after centuries. From their history, we learn that a small civilization can grow into the largest Empire of its time when ruled by a great leader, and that same vast and powerful Empire may fall and even cease to exist.

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You would definitely love this ring set made from a rose-gold plated titanium base. Highlighting a dual polished surface featuring a satin top accentuated by a glossy wave accent. For the bride, a sparkling spray of different white cubic zirconia crystal sizes adds an understated lux and chic. Get from HERE

22. Gold-Tone Crystal Pave Titanium Wedding Ring Set

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As you can see from our line of affordable wedding ring sets, the materials used were 316L stainless steel, tungsten carbide, and titanium alloy. Why are these three jewelry bases mass-produced?

1. Affordable and Available

These three metals are actually called modern metals used in jewelry. These metals can also be recycled and created as new, sustaining a balanced supply and demand, enabling manufacturers to offer them affordable prices.

2. Durable

One of these three modern metals' common property is their tough and durable form that can withstand pressure more than precious metals. These make it easier to be manufactured by machines, unlike softer metals like gold that needs to be handmade and treated with utmost care.

3. Hypoallergenic

Unlike white gold and silver, these three do not contain nickel, which is the most common cause of skin allergy. However, you must note the metal's quality and grade,  for it is available in different grades suitable for various industries. 

Tips in choosing wedding rings

1. Stay within your budget

Excitement can really take over when you see jewelry pieces, much more if it is a shop full of jewelry. You will always find grander and more expensive pieces, and the shop owner will offer these to you. SO beforehand, ask for wedding bands within your budget and choose from there. If you are buying online, you can also use the filter by price.

2. Choose a set

Any products cost less when purchased as a set. To save both of you money and time, how about browsing on wedding ring sets before looking at individual pieces. 

3. Take your time

Do not allow yourself to be rushed. Take your time looking from one shop t another while noting which pieces you liked and the shop you have seen it. Again, a wedding band is everyday wear and a representation of your relationship and style.

4. Be open-minded

If you are on a tight budget, be open to new things like the base metals used. Precious metals are costly, that is a fact, so whether you have the money to buy them or you do not. If not, choose the next best thing, and you may be surprised at how great these metals actually are.

Cubic zirconia vs. Zircon

Why do we need to differentiate the two? It is because these two are commonly mistaken as the same thing. There are many dissimilarities between the two starting with the price.

Price – Zircon is much more expensive than cubic zirconia.

Origin – Zircon is a naturally occurring gemstone, the affordable version of a diamond coming from a natural source. In fact, it is considered the oldest mineral available on earth. On the other hand, cubic zirconia is manufactured in a laboratory, initially made for industrial application, and later used to simulate a diamond's appearance.

Hardness – Zircon gemstone ranks from six to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, while cubic zirconia sits at 8 to 8.5, which is much closer to a diamond 10. Zircon, even when priced higher, is soft and readily scratched. Due to its silica content, it is easily cracked due to its brittle form. Cubic zirconia, on the other hand, is quite durable does not readily get damaged.

Color and clarity – Zircon, when exposed to UV light, changes its color. It has a white color like a diamond on its purest form and occurs in various colors depending on the impurity. It is graded and valued like other gemstones. The higher the four C's, the more valuable it becomes. As it is affected by light, some may fade while some may change color. Cubic zirconia is made available in various colors. It is not affected by light but may become cloudy after a time. When brand new, it is designed with flawless clarity, which is a tell-tale sign of manmade gemstones.

With this said, affordable jewelry below 50USD and Zircon does not go together for a carat of Zircon is priced from seventy-five to two hundred USD.

Choosing the type of wedding band really hinges on the personality, status, and mindset of eth wearer. A traditional mindset and taste will always choose precious metals as their base material with or without precious gemstones. A modern and a middle-class couple could also choose the same thing. However, under a financial bind, being practical and open-minded individuals, they can opt to buy the affordable version and later swap it with a piece of fine jewelry when they have enough money to purchase it. So, before you purchase your wedding ring, reflect on what a wedding band means to you and consider your budget. Most of all, confer with your mate because you both will wear it every single day of your married life.

The cubic zirconia was the most affordable alternative for us regular people to have, in place of a diamond. However, it seems, lab-grown diamonds are getting more popular these days. The sales and clamor for natural diamonds have declined due to factors like the booming of online jewelry shops, recession, and consumers having a “woke” mind on the environmental and social implications of purchasing mined diamonds. It claims to be the more ethical version of mined diamonds that has a tainted history popular to almost everyone interested in buying a diamond.

However, what is a laboratory-grown diamonds, and is this considered real? Why should you consider purchasing one? What are the advantages and disadvantages of cultured diamonds? These and more as we learn more about this new and trending type of diamond.

Natural Diamonds

We cannot speak of lab-grown diamonds without learning frost about natural diamonds. Scientist says that diamonds are formed through a combination of extreme pressure and temperature. Some evidence shows that the impact of meteorites landing on Earth is the reason how these gems are formed. Diamond traces are seen on locations where a meteorite has landed, although these are not of gem quality. The diamonds that we see on jewelry are considered gen quality and rare.

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Regular diamonds are not considered rare, these are the ones you would not want to wear on your finger, but they are still diamonds. Instead, these are used in industries using their hardness and thermal conductivity. Diamonds are used primarily for cutting and grinding, while diamond powders are utilized as abrasives. Powered diamonds or detonation Nanodiamonds are made using the detonation. This is done by detonating TNT in a vacuumed container, 0.5mm diamonds are created. 

Diamonds comes for the depths of Earth pushed upwards by volcanic eruptions. Mined diamonds do not look like what we see on pieces of jewelry. Rough diamonds undergo the cutting process before it becomes a gem. The first stage if analyzing the rough stone. Its hardness, structure, inclusions, and the method to use in cutting. This step is crucial for a wring move or decision that may lead to a damaged diamond. The next stage is polishing, which is also time-consuming. When visible flaws are seen, the diamond is subjected to re-polishing, crack filling, or is encrusted strategically to mask its inclusions.

laboratory-grown Diamonds

Laboratory grown or man made diamonds are still considered real diamonds. The only difference is that it came from a laboratory origin instead of from deep under the Earth. In 2018, the FTC or the Federal Trade Commission recognized lab-created diamonds as genuine.

Types

Stimulants

These are what are generally called fake diamonds for not having the same physical and chemical components as of naturally mined diamonds. It category roots from its use, which is to stimulate only the appearance of a mined diamond.

These can be easily spotted by a gemologist and are classed as the cheaper replicas of a diamond. These are subdivided into three types.

1. Moissanite

Chemically made of Silicon carbide, Moissanite was discovered French scientist in 1893 in a crater made when a meteorite landed on Earth. He initially thought that it was a diamond, but upon further study, he discovered that it was made up of silicon carbide. In later years, a lab-created Moissanite gem was made due to the rarity of the gemstone. These were replicated using thermal decomposition.

2. Cubic zirconia

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These may replicate the appearance of a diamond but when scrutinized chemically, it is entirely different from a natural diamond. Fabricated from zirconium dioxide. Made by liquefying zirconium oxide and magnesium or calcium at a temperature of four thousand nine hundred and eighty-two degrees Fahrenheit. Initially constructed in the year 1976, CZ or cubic zirconia is a colorless sparkling gem and the most affordable among the stimulants. Note that water can affect and damage cubic zirconia, so if you are wearing one, it is advisable to take them off. 

Cultured

Cultured diamonds are also called synthetic diamonds by some claims to have existed since 1879.

1. HPHT (High-Pressure High Temperature)

Initially produced with a yellowish hue due to its nitrogen content buts recent releases have been perfected that its color and clarity are now comparable to a natural diamond. These are also fabricated in various colors such as pink, green and blue with the addition of boron or subjection to ionizing radiation.

The first-ever recognized synthesized diamond dated back in 1946 with the collaboration of General Electronics and Norton and Carborundum companies. They subjected carbon to an extreme temperature of 4,430 degrees Fahrenheit. However, it was later proven that they used a genuine diamond as seed.

In 1954, Tracy Hall was able to create a synthetic diamond with the use of a belt press that can produce up to 1 million, five hundred thousand psi while being subjected to three thousand six hundred and thirty degrees Fahrenheit. The process includes dissolving graphite with smelted nickel, iron, or cobalt that accelerates the conversion of carbon to diamond. This experiment resulted in a 0.15mm sized diamond, which was too small and imperfect, only worthy as an abrasive. Still, this is a success.

Gem grade cultured diamonds were synthesized by the year 1970 still by GE. These have a yellow to brownish tinge due to its nitrogen content. To perfectly replicate a natural diamond, Nitrogen was later replaced with aluminum or platinum, which resulted in a colorless product. However, these still showed yellow fluorescence under the x-ray. To obtain a blue gem, boron was added.

HPHT is also used to enhance the appearance of a cheaper and low-quality diamonds, enhance its appearance, and create a larger sized stone by subjecting it to high-pressure, high-temperature process. This process is only applied to a diamond with premium clarity such as the VVS1, VVS2, VS2, and flawless grades.

2. CVD ( Chemical Vapor Deposition)

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Commonly used due to it’s less complicated process. CVD is made using a diamond seed crystal in a sealed chamber. It is then exposed to a sub-atmospheric pressure, exposing it to a mixture of gasses that resulted in the layering or deposition of carbons, growing the seed crystal.

Started in the 1950s, the use of thermal decomposition of hydrocarbons caused by a temperature of 800 degrees centigrade in an inert environment was used to grow diamonds. This was later called CVD. In 2013, report that CVD melees were used in pieces of jewelry. Investigations were made, but the identification of CVD melees was not established during this time.

Identification

Cultured lab-grown diamonds are said to be hard to differentiate from naturally mined stones, and only an expert gemologist can identify them. Since cultured diamonds are replicated with the use of gasses that are assumed to have naturally created the stone, it is tricky for a gemologist to identify them. It all boils down to the Nitrogen content of the rock and fluorescence. Can you see the difficulty? Natural diamonds contain traces of Nitrogen while a lab-grown does not. Of course, only those who are certified, years of experience under their belt, and knowledge can identify based on fluorescence. Diamonds are also laser inscribed by the grading laboratory. It was submitted together with a certificate. It is essential to check these identifiers to protect shoppers from fraud during purchase and repairs, for there were cases when a stone was mistakenly exchanged with another.

Advantages

1. More affordable

It is innate for us mortals to consider the price of almost everything we purchase. Unless you are one of the elites, we want to save as much as we can when possible. This is why vendors are able to lure us to purchase something that is considered non-essentials using discounts. Anyway, for now, lab-grown diamonds are valued to give and take half the price of a naturally procured stone. That is a catch.

2. Same appearance

What do we want most about diamonds? Is it its hardness, its chemical composition, or its magnificent appearance that would make anyone look grand and wealthy in an instant? I am one of most women who would go for a diamond not because it is a rare gem, but because of the way it looks. Lab-grown diamonds make it possible for middle-classes to wear something luxurious looking like a diamond. Best of all, unless you tell your friends, they would never know that it is lab-created based on its appearance.

Disadvantages

1. Unestablished monetary value

Being newly introduced to the jewelry world. Cultured diamonds are valued less than natural diamonds. For some, it is still called synthetic or fake diamonds. Therefore, until the time comes that more people embrace lab-grown diamonds, its value is shaky and cannot be considered as a good investment.

2. Availability

In theory, anything manmade is much more sustainable and available than its mined counterpart is. Since it only takes a few days or months to replicate, manufacturers would be able to supply the demand of the customers. However, being too available is not always right. Anything deemed familiar loses its value, making them easily replaceable, and the urge to have them disappears. See how natural diamonds are being marketed as a rare and its value shots up just like that.

3. Reputation

Jewelry shop uses Lab-grown diamonds or cultured diamonds, which has a very nice ring to it in order to replace what used to be called synthetic diamonds. Let’s face it, anything called synthetic is commonly associated with the word fake, faux, or imitation that gives a bad reputation.

Comparison to natural diamonds

Appearance:

A high-quality lab-grown diamond has the same exact build like that of a mined diamond. Some inclusion like clouds, feathers, and pinpoints are present in lab-grown diamonds. However, distinct inclusions can be observed. Minute metallic and flux like inclusions can be observed with lab-grown diamonds that are not present in a minded stone.

Price

Lab-created diamonds cost less but are not cheap. What made then more affordable is the fact that it is being grown in a laboratory rather than mined from various countries where we have to consider the cost of labor, certification, transportation, intermediaries, and others. So basically, the extended supply chain is partly blamed with the added value.

Value

Lab-grown diamonds have not yet established their value in the jewelry industry. The reason maybe is that some still consider them as fake or imitation. We all know that any imitation is not valued in the same context as its genuine counterpart. This is seen even with grading laboratories. Some are said to not fairly grade lab-grown diamonds. Still, cultured diamonds are getting more popular than it has already affected the sales of natural stones.

On the other hand, mined diamonds have established their place in the jewelry industry. It is and would always be considered as a precious stone unless something drastic happens that will depreciate its value.

Availability

Mining for jewelry grade natural diamonds is like a hit or miss thing. Imagine how much damage Earth has been subjected to before a diamond is found. The difficulty of locating one is the main factor in why natural diamonds are very costly, and the rarer it gets, the higher amount it will fetch I the long run.

Lab-grown diamonds, on the other hand, is manmade. It does not take a billion years to replicate that in a few months, scientists or manufacturers can grow them.

Environmental consequence

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It is all over the news and the internet how mining damages our environment. Mining causes soil erosion, water contamination, and many more. All living creatures are affected directly or indirectly. Holes on Earth left behind by mining companies, blood diamonds, and the conspiracy theory that these precious stones are being manipulated by large mining companies to increase their value have never died down. With that said, for the mining company’s behalf, they do provide jobs. Jobs are jobs no matter what they do. It puts food on the table. However hazardous it may be, for some, it is still better than dying of hunger, particularly when they have children to feed. At present, mining companies are mandated to help rehabilitate the portion of the land affected by their company. Blood or illegally mined diamonds are also stopped due to more strict regulation and certification.

Let us go to laboratory-grown diamonds. These stones are said to require a tremendous amount of power to replicate, thus releasing 3x greater than the mines. It seems smaller compared to how a mine affects the environment. However, can you just imagine when more manufacturers begin growing their own diamonds on a larger scale? If the mining industry provides more jobs, lab-created diamonds depends on technology and machines more than humans. Yes, the company may need the help of professionals but not the mass workers. 

Certification

GIA

GIA or the Gemological Institute of America have expressed the difficulty in identifying lab-created from natural diamonds. In an article published by on their website, that they have acquired 16 pieces of CVD diamonds and cut them to circular-cut ranging from 0.24 to 0.86 carat before assessment. They found three pieces having colors ranging from F-G. The larger ones resulted in grades ranging from I-J.

To further analyze lab-created diamonds, the batch was subjected to a battery of tests including spectral analysis and checking for graining patterns seen on natural diamonds. However, cultured diamonds have evolved, replicating or removing this telltale sign making it harder for a gemologist to tell of its origin. It is with the use of photoluminescence and UV fluorescence that finally led them to detect lab-created diamonds. For some, GIA is not the preferred certification establishment when it comes to grading cultured diamonds because they only provide a range, which was deemed insufficient. 

AGS

By American Gem Society - American Gem Society

American Gen society is the preferred company to grade lab-created diamonds. They are considered a reputable laboratory that offers actual color and clarity grading for cultured diamonds. This makes the certificate issued more reliable, being able to accurately establish the gem’s quality.

IGI

International Gemological Institute is considered a laboratory of choice for natural diamonds but is recommended for lab-grown diamonds. They provide a thorough grading for color and clarity, giving a more precise evaluation of the said gem.

Comparison to Cubic Zirconia

Brilliance

Cubic zirconia gives off more sparkles but with less reflection. Natural diamonds reflect white light, while CZ also reflects a rainbow-colored reflection comparable to a Moissanite. The rainbow color is a result of excessive light dispersion that a diamond cannot create.

Hardness

Cubic zirconia is softer than a diamond with a hardness of 8.5 based on the Mohs scale. Its softness means that it will develop visible scratches or cloudiness over time.

Inclusions

Flawless diamonds are generally rare. Cubic zirconia is just too perfect in appearance that it does not contain any inclusion commonly seen on natural diamonds.

Color

Much like a Moissanite, even though cubic zirconia is labeled as colorless, it still emits an orange tinge.

Value

Cubic zirconia crystals are offered at a very affordable price. For this reason alone, we can understand and deduce that CZ has no resell value at all. It is mostly used in fashion and statement pieces of jewelry to add brilliance and sparkle. Another reason may come from its synthetic origin, availability, and physical properties. 

Comparison to Moissanite

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Brilliance

Moissanite is famous for its fire or the way it sparkles (brilliance). It gives off rainbow flashed of colors like an elegant disco ball.

Hardness

Compared to natural diamonds, these are a tad softer, around 0.75 less than a diamond’s hardness using the Mohs scale. These are explicitly fabricated for jewelry use, such as engagement and wedding rings. 

Color

Although this is labeled as a colorless stimulant, some yellow and grayish tint can be observed when exposed to light.

Price

These are more pricey than cubic zirconia and much more affordable than a natural diamond.

Grading

These are graded based on their color, unlike natural and cultured diamonds that are graded using the 4C’s.

The acceptance of laboratory-grown diamonds is still up in the air. Some even prefer diamonds from natural origin, while some are not specific on where it comes from for as long as it is looks and feels like a diamond. Some people, meaning the old or original elites, would never touch a cultured diamond and deem it as a counterfeit. It is all about the value and not the aesthetics. However, for the hip and practical millennials, the thought of purchasing something that has a much more affordable counterpart is just not realistic. Why buy something that has an entirely similar-looking counterpart? Times are hard, and we can use our hard-earned money on something else. 

Marketing plays a massive role in keeping and growing their business alive. Natural diamonds depend on the rarity of mined diamonds, making them more precious than ever. Lab-grown diamond creators and sellers rely on how these cultured stones are much more affordable and environmentally friendly compared to mining. Overall, it boils down to your personal; preference and what you value.

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Here is a truly Gothic neck accessory. Magnificently made from high-end PU leather material, prepared in 16 amazing shades. Featuring a skeleton frame in three layers. The front center highlights three layers of black round rings, accentuated by a round black stud. On the sides are long and short black spikes, acting as a protective shield. On the backside comes four adjustable clip-on clasps for comfortable wear. Get for HERE

12. Silver Bell Pendant Leather Choker Necklace (14 Available Color)

Ding a ling says the big round bell. Play hide and seek with this gorgeous collar necklace. Tailored from a tough-wearing PU leather, exquisitely dyes in 16 vibrant hues. Smooth, sturdy with just the right width for light and comfortable wear. The fashion necklace highlights a smooth and glossy bell pendant suitable for costume parties or private use. Get for HERE

13. Three Layer Chain Lock & Ring Pendant Choker Necklace (16 Available Color)

Bringing you this glorious décolleté necklace suitable to enhance up a punk or Goth ensemble. Characterized by a colored leather necklace assembled with a durable belt buckle clasp. The front side features a linked chain fastened on a ring pendant. A long chain necklace with a lock pendant adds a hip-hop appeal. Get for HERE

14. Round Pendant Leather Choker Necklace (15 Available Color)

Grab this classic neckerchief styled choker, highlighting an elegant design. Modest and straightforward highlighting the smooth and flawless leather surface. A silver-tone ring pendant acts as a centerpiece replicating a slave type of captivity. Suitable for a kickass Gothic ensemble creating a dark and sensual appeal. Get for HERE

15. Black Ring Pendant Curve Leather Choker Pendant (16 Available Color)

Here is a smaller version of the neckerchief choker. Made from durable and water-resistant PU leather, offered in 16 colors. Secured by a single tongue buckle for well-fitted wear. The necklace highlights a ring pendant that represents a subordinate in reference to a BDSM type of kink. Get for HERE

16. Heart Pendant Double Strap Leather Choker Necklace (16 Available Color)

Make way for this cute fashion choker for a whimsical Lolita appearance. Adorably fashioned from a tough wearing and water-resistant PU leather, designed with a double layer of leather. A small heart ring serves as a focal point adding a cute and playful vibe. Perfect to wear with casual outfits or a lacy Victorian-inspired dress for themed events. Get for HERE

17. Velvet Leather Lace Rope Choker Necklace (13 Available Color)

Exude an alluring vibe with this black suede choker. Made from a skin-friendly and soft suede, fashioned with a thick width. The necklace features a laced up front that serves as closure and style. Easy to adjust with a flexible design to accommodate different neck sizes. Choose from 13 vibrant colors to accommodate your outfits. Get for HERE

18. Multi-Ring Leather Belt Choker Necklace (16 Available Color)

Black leather represents individuality and an unexplainable toughness vibe depicted in this beautiful necklace. Made from high-grade PU leather, assemble in two layers to secure a chain of rings intermittently placed with glossy silver-tone studs. Replicating a stylized belt, completed with a heavy-duty single tongue buckle closure. Get for HERE

19. Crescent Moon Pendant Black Velvet Choker Necklace

Represent magic and a mysterious vibe with this classic black ribbon choker necklace. Smooth and soft on the skin, designed with a thin strap to elongate the length of your neck. This magnificent necklace features an inverted crescent moon known to be a symbol of witchcraft and womanhood. Furnished with a reliable and robust lobster claw hook with an extender chain. Get for HERE

20. Double Layer Chain Heart Ring Pendant Leather Necklace (16 Available Color)

Here is a fresh choker necklace concept for a stylish and punk look. Grab this lovely necklace made from high-end faux leather offered in 16 youthful hues. Highlighting a hip black chain accent, centering a heart-shaped ring pendant. Linked to soft and durable faux leather, secured by a durable buckle clasp. A style perfect for casual themed to fetish kind of events. Get for HERE

21. Black Double Layer Chain Round Ring Pendant Leather Necklace (16 Available Color)

Check out this variant of the previous choker necklace made from stylish and skin-friendly PU leather. The necklace features thin straps of leather, linked by a black plated chain, highlighting a hollow ring. This is complemented by a black belt buckle clasp, giving a punk rocker appeal. Pair this with a black jacket and a fabulous pair of boots to complete a neat rocker chic look. Get for HERE

22. Dangling Black Chain Spike Leather Choker Necklace (16 Available Color)

Here is an ultra-Gothic choker necklace made stylized with an ancient slave drama. Artistically fashioned from beautifully dyed PU leather, secured by a robust buckle clasp. Highlighting a line of black pointed spike studs, lined to a pair of black-plated drape chain. The draping features gives an impression of a dungeon where slaves were kept and pacified. Best suited for Goth fashion for its dark and sensual vibe. Get for HERE

23. Long Silver Spikes Leather Choker Necklace (16 Available Color)

Have a blast with this statement necklace seen on the runway. Edgy and fun to exude a fashion-forward flair. Made from durable and study Pu leather, prepared in 16 lovely colors. The necklace highlights a strip of lo9ng pointed spikes, like a protective barrier along the collar. Furnished with an adjustable buckle clasp with a pair of rings for secure and trendy wear. A necklace style, displaying a strong and ferocious persona. Get for HERE

24. Floral Black Rhinestone Drape Lattice Choker Necklace (14 Available Design)

Radiate with elegance and class with this vintage-inspired necklace furnished with a lacy frame. Offered in 14 different design. Highlighting a black lace necklace secured by a durable lobster claw hook with an extender chain. Glossy black rhinestone beads add shimmer and sparkle to this magnificent piece, completing an authentic dowager look. Get for HERE

25. Rustic Silver-tone Heart Lock & Chain Leather Choker Necklace

This vintage lock choker is oozing with personality and attitude. Highlighting a beautifully crafted statement necklace made from premium grade PU leather. The necklace highlights an etched heart lock centering a brilliant round white crystal. A thick curb chain drapes on each side of the pendant, stylized by an oxidized black shadow. Get for HERE

26. Black Sequin Fashion Choker Necklace

Emanate sophistication and high-class with this gorgeous choker necklace, designed with full width. Embellished with a glossy black sequin, attached to a soft and durable black garter. A lattice of beads adds bulkiness and complexity for giving a highly intricate accessory apt for formal events. Get for HERE

27. Ring Pendant Lace Leather Choker Necklace

Exude a feminine vintage flair with this fashionable choker that will bring you back to the Victorian Era. Highlighting a leather belt base made from high-grade faux leather. A Rounded buckle serves as a durable clasp complementing a silver-tone ring pendant. Black lace covers the leather, topped by a polka dot ribbon. Get for HERE

28. Ring Pendant Leather Snap-on Choker Necklace (9 Available Color)

Project a fierce and bold appearance with this delicate fashion choker necklace made from high-end faux leather made available in 9 magnificent color. The necklace highlights a smooth and soft-colored leather strap connected to a glossy silver-tone ring accent. A simple and chic necklace, easy to pair with any type of casual outfits. Get for HERE

29. Heart Ring Pendant Black Leather Choker Necklace

Get a glimpse of this fantastic fashion choker made from sleek black leather. Feel its soft interior with a beautifully grained surface. The necklace highlights a silver-tone heart ring centerpiece, assembled with three pieces of snap-on clasp. Get from HERE

Brief History

The choker is not a symbol of allure and sex in the past. It was initially a form of a talisman or a social status from ancient Sumerian and Egyptians using gemstones and gold. Native Americans utilized indigenous materials like bones, shells, and beads. Choker necklace, red ribbons became a symbol of respect for the people who had tasted the blade of the guillotine during the French revolution. It was worn around the neck tied at the back, with come styled displaying an X-mark. Red ribbon choker necklaces soon followed that denoted unity. The English added a touch of cameo pins and other adornments, tailoring it to their preference.

It was in the 1800s when black ribbon choker necklaces were associated with sex and prostitution. Simultaneously, like a yin and yang, ballerinas wore ribbon chokers to accentuate their neck.

It gained its former regal vibe when Princess Alexandra of whales wore a variant extravagant choker necklace on her trip to India.

The chokers necklace found its way to America in the 1940s. It hit the big time in the 90's rebranding its look from regal and extravagant to punk rocker, replacing a bejeweled version to using lace, spikes and plastic, mimicking a tattoo. Today, a variety of style is offered in the market, catering to casual to themed fashion

Types of Choker

Silk choker

Suitable for the elite and attending executive functions. Chokers made of silk fabrics typically exude a powerful and strong-willed woman with a no-nonsense type of personality. This type is exceptionally comfortable to wear, as it adds a delicate flair.

Pendant Choker

A pendant choker may be made of a delicate chain or a strap of fabric, adorned with small charm pendants. Suitable to wear for a modest and sweet feminine vibe that can be easily paired with any type of outfits. Fun and playful in appearance, perfect for a laid-back boho fashion.

Bejeweled Choker

Bejeweled choker replicates the neckale worn by the royals, following a dowager fashion. This type of collar is made with a metal frame encrusted with crystals. Positively sparkling and luxurious, suitable to wear on special events as a piece of statement jewelry. Just be prepared to be the center of attention as the people around you will surely notice your sparkle. The only disadvantage of this type of choker is the uncomfortable feeling you may experience due to the weight and stiffness of the necklace frame.

Velvet Choker

Here is another soft and ultra-comfortable type of choker necklace made from fluffy and warm velvet fabric. This should be worn in a cool location as velvet tends to be a little warm on the skin as it absorbs sweat. Highly elegant and glamorous to look at, reinforcing a confident air and grace. Velvet necklaces also give a sexy appeal that comes from the fabric.

Lace Choker

Delicate and classic is what lace choker projects. Lace chokers bring you back to the classy Victoria era. The period when everything was intricately designed. Gentle and feminine that can quickly transform into a rocker punk Goth or cute Lolita Goth fashion.

Bow Choker

Here is a type of choker seen in a sexual light. Typically made from suede, leather or velvet. Representing a gift associated with a dominant and submissive style of play. However, some version is offered in fun colors that show a youthful and playful vibe.

Tattoo Choker

Made from a skin-friendly plastic material, fashioned with a lattice pattern. The iconic accessory in the '90s that was popular all over the world. Tattoo chokers exude a bold and rocker chick appearance—a rebel in essence with a free-spirited nature.

Pendant choker

Pendant chokers represent various connotation depending on the symbolism attached to the dangle.

Choker Necklace Reminders

Choker necklaces are worn closely around the neck that may be a cause of injury. Be sure that you are not wearing it too tightly. Insert a finger or two and try to breathe. If you have trouble breathing, adjust it once more. You must be able to breathe even with two fingers inserted within the choker. Do not try to wear an ill-fitting choker necklace. You must be able to respire comfortably. You must also note the material and make sure you do not have an allergic reaction to it. The last thing to remember is never to wear a choker, mostly metal-based, while you sleep. It can hinder your airways and or cause bruises.  

Be Yourself

Wearing a choker is associated with lots of meaning that can be true or falsely perceived depending on the thinking of the wearer. Some consider what it may represent, while others wear it exclusively for its aesthetics and attention-grabbing property. You only have to worry about wearing a choker necklace if you are comfortable wearing it. How people perceive you is their problem and not yours. Be yourself and wear whatever you want. If there should be a connotation behind women wearing choker necklaces, how about fierce women that no one should mess with.

How to determine the value of your vintage jewelry is the question that most of us are itching to find out. First, we need to recognize what is considered vintage jewelry. Old pieces of jewelry are divided into three—vintage, antique, and estate jewelry.

Jewelry Classification Based on Period

Antique Jewelry

The oldest of the entire jewelry category that must be one hundred years and older. The jewelry era encompasses from the Georgian, Victorian, and Art Nouveau From 1714 to 1915.

Vintage jewelry

The jewelry should be from twenty to thirty years to classify as a piece of vintage jewelry. These comprise periods from 1920, the art deco era, retro up to the 90s.

Estate Jewelry

These are technically preowned pieces of jewelry. It does not matter it belongs to a costume or fine jewelry as long as it is preowned with the age of recent to 10 years of ownership. However, some dubbed as estate jewelry are sourced from an estate sale, which can also be in the category of antique and vintage or any jewelry with value.

Note: In purchasing jewelry, always note the period and classification. There is a difference when a dealer offers an estate cameo versus an antique cameo. Estate cameo replicates antique cameo to give the impression old style jewelry.

Things to consider when purchasing vintage jewelry:

The place of origin and source

The first thing to consider is the place of purchase. Credible vintage shops are selling authentic vintage pieces, appraised by professional jewelers. There are also estate sales. An estate sale is auctioning a sizeable amount of personal of deceased or living individuals. Licensed professional companies facilitate these in exchange for a set percentage of profits.

The era of the design

The second thing to give attention to is the jewelry piece itself. Researching the design and artistry belonging to the era it was made. The set of gems, construction, and even the jeweler who created the jewelry for some designers has mass followers seeking to complete or have their jewelry line.

Artistry

Handmade jewelry was one of the indicating factors if a piece of jewelry is handmade. However, the mass production of jewelry started in the 1940s and up so technically, vintage jewelry is now a mix of handmade and mass-produced jewelry. Valuable vintage jewelry is well made from top to bottom, meaning you need to check the jewelry's backside if it has a beautiful finish.

Material

The material used is primarily the most significant part of appraising the worth of vintage jewelry. Treasured metals such as gold and platinum are priced higher than jewelry made from silver. The usual suspects like diamonds, sapphires, and other valuable gemstones also add to the jewelry's value.

Mark

The mark and or stamp on the jewelry also add to the price for this confirms the source and authenticity of the jewelry. Given two identical jewelry being one stamped and the other is not, the stamped jewelry will fetch a higher price than the unmarked.

Knowledge of vintage jewelry marks can help you identify and date your vintage jewelry. The two types of markings you will see on vintage jewelry are signatures or hallmarks.

Jewelry Hallmarks

 

Hallmark encompasses that date, place, purity, and artists.

Purity stamps specify the content of the precious metals used. These are commonly made of gold and silver.

Maker's stamp/designer mark tells the jeweler and the jewelry company that manufactured the accessory. They are responsible for ensuring that the purity stated is authentic.

Retailer stamp specifies the exact store applicable to large jewelry brands with various outlets.

Date letters stamp is the mark indicating the date the vintage jewelry was manufactured.

Town stamps indicate the place the jewelry was created.

Sterling silver jewelry has various hallmarks depending on the country of origin. Some countries are easy to identify, while others have a more complex set of marks. The most common type of purity mark we see are 925, Sterling, or STG, which is a hallmark from America. Sterling and 925-purity marks are likewise used by Mexico. This plus the word Mexico or Mexico silver can be found in older jewelry pieces. Other countries use sterling and 925 as well, plus the country of origin. This makes it simple to identify the purity stamp.

British jewelry stamps, on the other hand, have a more complex set of marking for standardization. These include symbols and letters. British jewelry's purity stamp is represented by the region it was made. Sterling silver from England will have a different mark from a piece of sterling silver jewelry made from Dublin or London. To make the stamps more complex and standardized, date letters uses various schemes or font stating the year it was created. This may seem too much, but this actually makes it easier to track the jewelry's origin. It's a testament to how precise the Brits were in controlling the quality of the jewelry they made.

Signature

Most vintage jewelry will have signatures in place of hallmarks. Signature stamps only indicate the maker's signature and do not specify the purity of the metal used. Some vintage jewelry has patent numbers or inventory marks.

Patent number or inventory marks are used by the company or government n tracking jewelry designs.

It is not easy to identify these marks as each country has different stamps for purity and others. You can visit various online free resources if you are doing research on purity marks and signatures. Take note that some companies have multiple signature marks, so make sure to have thorough research if you happen to own a stamped vintage jewelry.

Stone cut

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Old mine cut and European cut diamonds are the two most aged diamond cuts popular in the 17^th to late 18^th century.

Old mine cut

Old mine cut is an antique style diamond cutting manually contoured by hand,  also called the miners cut popular in the 18^th to 19^th century. The term originates from its source, as these diamonds were mined in India and Brazil.

It exhibits a cushion-cut diamond with a smaller table and a larger visible cutlet limiting the stones' brilliance. As these wear handmade, it has asymmetric cuts unlike diamonds cut by modern machines. What is most desirable with an old-mine cut is its soft glow, especially under candlelight, which it was originally designed for.

When compared to European cut diamonds, the old-mine cut is valued 10 to 15 percent less. It was also priced less than modern-cut diamonds. However, as people are now shifting their interest to antique and vintage jewelry, and the old-mine cut is now parallel in price.

European cut

The precursor to the round brilliants, European cut diamonds were famous from the 1890s to the 1930s. It displays a round shape with a large culet and a small table. Likewise handmade with 58 facets.

There are five main differences between old-mine cut and European cut.

1. Age, old-mine cut predates European cut making old-mine cut diamonds easily belonging to the antique category.
2. Shape, old-mine cut replicates a cushion-cut diamond, while a European-cut is similar to a brilliant round.
3. Culet, both do have a larger and visible culet compared to modern-cut diamonds. However, the old-mine cut has a larger culet between the two.
4. Fire, the old-mine cut has more fire than the European cut due to its larger facets.

Stone Setting

Another thing to consider in determining the value of your vintage jewelry is the stone setting.

Gypsy

Famous during the 1900s, a gypsy set gemstone displays a flushed setting, where the crown of the gem remains exposed. In the past, a gypsy setting was incorporated with the use of a graver tool. It had a star-shaped surrounding the gem, unlike modern gypsy set stones where the metal completely surrounds the stone.

Invisible

Popular in the early 1900s where stones are arranged tightly together like a mosaic. Van Cleef and Arpels patented the setting in 1933. 

Milgrain

Popular during the romantic Victorian era, inspired by Etruscan jewelry.  It displays a beaded edge surrounding a large gem or a cluster adding a vintage and romantic flair.

Pave

Popular in the 1940s using gemstone or rhinestone covering the entire surface of the jewelry. Small diamonds are set in metal beads, and these beads are soldered on to the base where it remains invisible to the eyes.

Tiffany

The most popular diamond ring setting patented by the company Tiffany and co. The stone setting includes four to six prongs securing a solitaire gemstone. This setting secures the gem by keeping it above the shank, enabling light to pass. This setting maximizes the gemstone cut increasing its brilliance. The company used a platinum base to create a floating diamond illusion.

Pearls

Aside from gemstones, pearls were also commonly used on vintage jewelry.

Natural

Naturally formed pearl takes more than ten years to grow. Any shelled mollusk can form a pearl, but it needs a catalyst, an irritant, before it starts coating it with nacre. Pearls result from the continuous layering of nacre as it is a natural defense of mollusk to contain an irritant entering its shell. Saltwater pearls were a highly-priced and still are for gathering them was a death-defying stunt.

Saltwater Pearls

The most famous and highly valued saltwater pearl is called the Tahitian pearl, with an iconic black color. Another popular natural saltwater is called the Australian south sea pearl displaying a gold or silver-tone iridescent.

Quahog

A rare from a saltwater clam called quahog native to Eastern shore of North America. A type of clam commercially harvested for food, which makes it more as machines do all the preparation destroying any pearl that may have formed inside the clam. The pearl color ranges from white, beige, lilac to purple.

Cultured

Mass use of cultured pearls on jewelry started in the 1920s. However, the first-ever cultured pearl was developed in 1893 by Kokichi Mikimoto. Considered as a real pearl as the pearl composition is the same as saltwater and freshwater pearls. The only dissimilarity is that cultured pearls are grown with human interventions. The oysters are kept in an optimal condition and manually implanted with a piece of mother of pearl, initiating the formation of nacre and, ultimately, pearl. Note that cultured pearls are not the same as plastic or glass pearls made from synthetic materials.

Baroque

Baroque pearls are a unique kind of pearls due to their asymmetric shape. Dubbed by from the French word Barocco translating to imperfect pearls. These were popular in the Baroque and Renaissance period. It regained its popularity in the 15^th and 16^th century, and again in the 19^th century.

Freshwater

Pearls naturally occur in both fresh and saltwater. Prior to the discovery of cultured pearls, natural freshwater pearls were harvested from freshwater oysters. These were elongated and not as smooth as saltwater pearls but exhibited a unique charm like baroque pearls.

Blister

This is a kind of pearl formed on the side of the shell. These are not fully developed and are irregularly shaped. These are cut out from or together with a part of the cover and used as a beautiful centerpiece for pendants and brooches.

Mabe

A type of pearl that has a hollow core. Formed when a nucleus is attached to the inside of the shell. These are remarkably delicate because of their hollow body. A filler is used on Mabe pearls to support their shape when used on jewelry.

Vintage Jewelry Hardware

The clasp, pins, and other jewelry hardware used in designing a piece of jewelry can identify vintage jewelry. Learning the type of closure used in a specific era will give you a timeline to determine the value of your vintage jewelry.

Vintage Bracelet Clasps

Box clasp was used on bracelets with wide straps such as bangles thick link chains ornamented with gemstones. Characterized by a rectangular-shaped 2 piece of metal wherein the is slide into the other, locked by a lever. It is opened by pressing on the lever to unlock the wedge.

Ring clasps are suitable and utilized on link chain bracelets. Characterized by a circular shaped grip assembled with a spring mechanism. The small lever is pulled to retract a slim metal opening the clip that automatically shut upon releasing the pin. The most delicate and fragile among the bracelet clasp is the small metal closure is flimsy in nature, easily bent, and broken with pressure. Most jewelry made from starting the 20^th century was made with a spring-ring clasp.

Sister hook clasp is a reliable type of clasp perfect for everyday bracelets popular in the 1930- the 1940s. Due to its secure fitting, it is difficult to open,especially when taking it off. The sister hook clasp is characterized by a pair of hooks connected at the base. The pair of hooks is manually pushed together, securing the bracelet ends with two hooks.

Pat snap is patented in the 1940s characterized by circular ends, where the nub is inserted in a circular hollow.

Pin clasp was a type of fastener that is medieval in nature. Characterized by a manually pulled security pin inserted through the bracelet hinge, utilized on wide bangles.

Vintage Necklace Clasps

Like vintage bracelets, box clasps, ring clasps were used on vintage necklaces. Another closure is called hook clasps. The shepherd's hook, prevalent from the 1950s to 1960s, was used on thick and multi-strand chains.

Barrel Clasp

A barrel clasp is a timeless necklace closure that is still utilized today. Characterized by screw-type closure. Modern barrel clasp is equipped with a spring mechanism opened and locked by twisting the peg into a notch.

Vintage Earring Clasps

Most types of earring clasps used in vintage jewelry are still being used today. These are the shepherd hook, the kidney wire, lever backs, and screw backing.

Shepherd hook

Characterized by a candy cane-shaped post that has a long and unsecured end leaving the hooked end dangling at the back. A type of earring post popular in the 50s and '60s that is very easy to wear on and take off.  Its primary disadvantage is as there is no backing securing the earring, a heavily decorated earring built with a shepherd hook post tends to loop forward. The long hanging wire is also not pleasing to the eyes as it somewhat looks unfinished.

Kidney wires

A type of earring post looking similar to a shepherd hook popular in 1898s. Its main difference is the additional hook securing the back post. These are made from light metal wires, a standard in handmade jewelry.

Hinged to lever back

Utilized since the 1880s, a type of earring backing securing the end back post. Likewise, shapes like a kidney bean shape, made from sturdy materials. This is preferred for dangling earrings for their security, comfort, and style. Its kidney-shaped forms create a chic vibe. Plus, its rounded and fit features add convenience even while sleeping.

Screw backing

Started in 1894, screw backing was is one of the most secured backings for stud earrings. Characterized by an earring post built with threaded end, secured by a screw cap. At present, these are perfect for children to cover the usually protruding post, a typical feature of stud earrings. Its screw feature makes it difficult to remove by children, as they are incredibly active and inquisitive at this young age.

Vintage Brooch Clasps

Safety pin clasps were the OG pins for brooches dating from the 1800s and are presently used on some clips today.

The trombone, a type of brooch clasp from Europe patented in the 1850s. It was named after a musical instrument in which the clip was inspired. Characterized by a tube-shaped grip with a rounded top, pulled to release the pin. Utilized in the early 19^th century by European jewelers.

Spring ring clasp was patented in 1921 utilized until the 20^th century.

C-clasps, a type of closure used on decorative brooches characterized by a letter C-hook, utilized in the 1930s.

Vintage Jewelry Styles

The style differs depending on the era the jewelry was made. Let us start with the earrings.

Earrings

Button Earring

Just as the term indicates, this is a type of earring that appears like buttons used on clothes. Popular in the 1930s exhibiting a flat or domed circular-shaped initially fashion with screw backing and later to clip and pierced were utilized. These are decorated with cabochon gemstones, enamels, pearls, and Bakelite.

Chandelier Earring

Inspired by a type of luxurious light fixing, chandelier earrings likewise long and displays a tiered design with a dangling set of gemstones

Drop Earring

A more general term for dangle earrings characterized by a long pendant connection to the earring post. Some decorative elements used on drop earrings are glass, plastics, and wood. Ancient drop earrings are decorated with jet and fine gems.

Stud Earrings

A type of earring popular from the late 1800s to the present. Encrusted with gemstones, built with a screw backing.

Clip Earrings

Popular in1930s serving as the precursor of pierced stud earrings of today.

Girandole Earrings

A Georgian earring, replicating a candleholder / Candelaria with an iconic three drop dangle. A highly elaborated design usually decorated with gemstones. Its extravagant design resulted in a heavy weighting earring and was uncomfortable to wear. It was later transformed into smaller earrings and other accessories, replaced by pendeloque earrings, which were lighter and more comfortable to wear.

Pendeloque Earrings

Another 18^th century earring jewelry style also known as pear-shaped dangle. The style rose together with the girandole earrings. A common feature is a drop earring with a ribbon accent surmounting a pear-shaped dangle.

Necklace

Pendant Necklace, A type of necklace with a detachable element called a pendant. A kind of necklace from our ancestors as they used teeth, bones, and others as protective pendants. The pendant and the clasp need to be considered with this type of necklace, as this is still the most popular type of necklace today.

Bib necklace is a type of necklace simulating a toddler's bib. Large, grand, and dramatic exhibiting a web-like metal necklace frame. Lavishly decorated with massive gemstones in various shapes with an overlying fringe chain creating a cascading flair.

Choker Necklace, a type of fitted necklace snuggly worn around the base of the throat. It was initially thin and evolved into more comprehensive with intricate designs. An ancient design from a Samaria, rising in popularity from the 18 t 19^th century featuring a velvet base.

Collier Necklace, an elaborate type of jewelry designed to hang around the collarbone area.  A kind of necklace adorned with different elements that separate it from being a fine or costume jewelry.

Collar Necklace, a popular type of necklace during the 1840s to 1920s made famous by the late Queen Alexandria of Denmark. The design sits between a choker and a collier necklace that is presently an accessory of choice for punk style fashion.

Festoon Necklace, a type of decorative necklace designed to drape across the chest area. Popular from the 17^th to 19^th century, typically styled with a wreath of flowers and leaves.

Bayadere necklace of the 18^th century that had returned in the 1900s. It displays looped strands of beads or pearls replicating a rope cord appearance, usually adorned with a tassel pendant.

Rings

When it comes to ring, we only need to look back on the four popular eras that had major influence on our jewelry styles today.

Victorian Period

It is either yellow gold or rose gold for this era. Diamonds with clusters, halo, or rows of diamonds were the standard designs during this period. Blue and white-colored gems like turquoise, pearls, moonstones, and opals with some blue enamel as the blue color represent Queen Victoria's favorite color. Diamonds cuts were round brilliants, rose cuts, step cuts, and solitaires following Victorian-style motifs of ribbons, hearts, and animals.

Edwardian Period

The era for filigree and lacy designs. Platinum was preferred in this time, designed with scrolling filigree, bows, and florals. The time of old-mine and European-cut gemstones using the same colored gems like turquoise, opal, and of course, diamonds.

Art – Deco

The period of costume jewelry with large and chunky jewelry pieces but light in weight using simulated glass embellishments instead of precious gems. For fine jewelry, emerald and Asscher-cuts were popular, using colored gems like emeralds, rubies, and sapphires.

Retro Period

The rise for more simple jewelry designs using baguette-cut gems set on a yellow or rose-gold base. Platinum was exclusively used for military purposes after World war II, so, understandably, there were no newly created platinum-based jewelery.

Costume jewelry

We have always thought that costume jewelry has no resale value; however, we were corrected by the material Bakelite used on costume jewelry proved us wrong. Various reputable jewelry brand offers costume jewelry worth collecting. Some have been sold at an unimaginable amount for a piece of costume jewelry.

Some costume jewelry brands to look put out for are:

Napier

Napier is a costume jewelry brand that has a high number of followings. The brand started in the 1800s as a watch chain maker. It was later established in the 1920s as a jewelry brand creating bold and unique pieces of jewelry worn by famous A-listers and even a member of the British royal family. Napier is known for its geometric and floral designs using simulated pearls and gemstones, sterling silver, enamel, and glass. Chunky and grand, following an art deco jewelry style. The brand was one of the original who introduces affordable, high-quality costume jewelry to the masses.

Elsa Schiaparelli

Popular in the 1930s with her signature color, shocking pink. Famous in using faux tourmaline stones, AB rhinestones by Swarovski, watermelon glass stones, lava rocks, rhodoid and acrylic glass. Her most popular pieces are the bug necklace, kite brooch, pink bracelets with pink lava rocks, and glass stones. She follows a surrealist jewelry style, quirky and ornate. 

De Rosa

One of the pioneers of high-quality costume jewelry creating innovative designs as early as the 1930s, during the art deco era. Popular in using 3D complex designs and translucent enamels. His most famous pieces are sterling floral collar necklace and a Floral brooch with pink rhinestones, to name a few. Most of his designs are floral and nature-themed. As most of his pieces are not marked, be careful in purchasing one of his artworks.

Stones used on Costume Vintage Jewelry

Bakelite  

The material was established in 1910 used on various everyday items such as knives, buttons, and jewelry. It was sold at a low price, specifically in centavos. The use and creation of Bakelite were discontinued in the 1950s. It was said to be brittle and posed as a health risk during its manufacture.

AB Rhinestones

Swarovski's AB rhinestones are widely used on high-end costume jewelry. Developed in 1955, AB crystals creates an iridescent effect.

Cabochon

 

Cabochons refer to a dome or oval-shaped top with a flat bottom. It may be made of gemstone or glass, commonly used chunky jewelry.

Cat's eye

 

Cymophane (cat's eye) is a yellow crystal often cut into cabochons creating a cat's eye effect. A high-quality cat's eye exhibits a honey color shade. Widespread during the late 19^th century, it was used on an engagement token given by the Duke of Connaught. 

Dragon's Breathe Opal

A glass crystal made from Czechoslovakian glass. The glass crystal displays different colors depending on the angle. From red, blue, to purple. These colors mimic a dragon's breath, hence the name. Developed in the 20^th century, what is unique about the dragon's breath crystals is the incorporation of molten metal instead of a foil base.

Rivoli stones

A multi-faceted Swarovski crystal developed in the 1950s. Characterized by a pointed top. It appears like an inverted crystal, often designed with a prong setting.

Saphiret / Sappharine

Another type of glass crystals with warm brown color combined with a hint of blue sheen. Popularly used on Victorian-style jewelry in the 50s.

Watermelon

 

A multi-colored foiled rhinestone, displaying multiple colors of green, yellow, and red. A synthetic stone, mimicking the color of a natural gemstone called watermelon tourmaline. The color is officially named as Vitrail II medium, available in round and oval form.

Certificates and boxes.

Every high-quality jewelry comes with a case. Vintage jewelry sourced from an estate sale usually has authentication papers that help identify your jewelry's actual value. The jewelry box can give you the makers, so it is easier to track the year it was made.

The only way to determine and prove the value of your vintage jewelry is to have it appraised by a professional. Choose an appraiser who had continuous gemological trainings and recognized by associations of appraisers. Verify his credential and read on the reviews of his past clients. Of course, this comes with a fee but if you truly believe that your jewelry is worth a lot, a professional fee in exchange of a tangible proof of the authenticity of your jewelry is worth the cost.

Your appraisal report must include your contact information, the date of the appraisal, the purpose, a detailed description of your jewelry, gemstones, stone setting, photo, appraiser's statement and the appraised value.

Also, be sure to know the purpose in why you are getting your jewelry appraised, as there are three typed of appraisals.

1. Replacement value – a type of appraisal for insurance purposes. The value that will be given to you is the money you will receive in case the jewelry went missing.
2. Fair market value – an estimated price if you are going to sell your jewelry. The appraisal will consider the current state of your jewelry.
3. Liquidation value – you will receive an estimate lower than the initial two for this means a quick sell is needed.

Jewelry is a form of investment from ancient times. It did not start as a luxurious accessory but more of a transferable form of currency. Many people who understand the jewelry industry's monopoly have made money by investing and reselling vintage jewelry to collectors. What is new today may be worth thousands or millions more in the future but determining which pieces are worth collecting is crucial if you plan to make money out of your jewelry collection

Due to their manly appeal, men prefer black wedding rings. Add a full pipe-cut with a casual brushed finish to complete a strong and masculine flair. It's not all about the edgy style and fashion for black wedding rings, but also the meaning and the practicality that goes with the ring. Black is an intense color that represents stability and reliability. Let's admit it, ladies, we look for dependable men even when we can take care of ourselves. If you are still undecided if a black wedding ring is for you, let us help you decide with a collection of our top black wedding rings for men.

1. Geometric Black & Silver Tungsten Carbide Ring (15 Available Sizes)

Stay true to your unique and stylish self with a black tungsten carbide wedding ring styled with soft edges highlighted by a satin-smooth glossy surface. Highlighting a polished step bevel design built with a silver-tone comfort fit shank for a smooth on and off daily wear. Get from HERE

2. Brushed Black & Gold Tungsten Carbide Wedding Band (15 Available Sizes)

Here is a wedding band with a touch of luxury, a perfect choice for men who enjoy the luxurious and simple pleasures of life. Highlighting a semi-polished pipe-cut black surface, accentuating a highly polished gold-tone inner shank. Beautifully designed from a robust tungsten carbide base with a built-in comfort fit shank. Get from HERE

3. Brushed Black & Red Tungsten Carbide Wedding Ring (15 Available Sizes)

Rejoice your adoration for one another with this gorgeous black titanium carbide, finished off with a soft-brushed flat surface. Molded with glossy beveled edges surmounted on a red-tone comfort fit shank, specially designed for today's modern men. Get from HERE

4. Geometric Black & Blue Tungsten Carbide Wedding Band (19 Available Sizes)

We present a black titanium ring designed for men and women. Available in 4mm and 6mm width with an artistic geometric edged design. Hand polished with to a satin-smooth, semi-polished black surface, complemented by polished bevel edges. Highly recommended for sporty and hip individuals. Get from HERE

5. Unisex Rose Gold & Black Tungsten Wedding Ring (20 Available Sizes)

Let us welcome this black 6mm, 8mm, or 10mm wide, brushed matte titanium band, beautifully styled with high polished rose-gold bevel edge. Comfortable to wear despite its dull width due to an exceptionally molded comfort fit inner shank. Get from HERE

6. Claddagh Engraved Sleek Black Tungsten Carbide Wedding Band (20 Available Sizes)

Here is a wondrous marriage of vintage and contemporary molded into a remarkable ring. Fashioned from a robust black tungsten ring, polished to a glistening surface. Engraved with a traditional symbol of marriage and eternity, the Claddagh and Celtic knot. Get from HERE

7. Brushed 8mm Dome Black & Blue Tungsten Carbide Ring (15 Available Sizes)

Unquestionably manly with its 8mm full width with a brushed dome top. Built with a step edge inner shank providing enough space, giving comfortable daily wear. Highlighting a metallic blue-plated internal shank extending to its side edges, giving a playful peek to a serene and courageous personality. Get from HERE

8. Aurora Edge Black Tungsten Carbide Wedding Band (10 Available Sizes)

Bring the magnificence of the aurora borealis with you as you wear this lovely 6mm width black tungsten carbide ring. Finished off with a semi-polished and smooth black tungsten carbide surface stylized with a step bevel edge coated with a magical light illusion. Get from HERE

9. Unisex Plated Tungsten Carbide Wedding Ring (5 Available Color)

Fun, fun, fun! Yes, here is a 4mm plated tungsten carbide ring offered in five fantastic shades of yellow-gold, black, blue, silver, and rose-gold. Suitable for men and women, robust, hypoallergenic, and corrosion-resistant, guaranteed not to break unless exposed to extreme pressure, able to last a lifetime of wear. Get from HERE

10. Blue Off Center Accent Black Matte Tungsten Ring (19 Available Sizes)

Retain your individuality as a married man with this trendy and modern off-center groove wedding band made from a tough and corrosion-resistant black tungsten carbide base. Hand polished with a soft-brushed finish over highlighting the glossy groove. Get from HERE

11. Sleek Hammered Black Tungsten Wedding Ring (15 Available Sizes)

Highlighting a lustrous, smooth, and textured hammered surface, designed from a sturdy and tough-wearing black tungsten carbide base. Molded with a dome-shaped top with comfort-fit step edge inner shank. Its hammered surface gives off a crystal paved illusion shimmering under the light. Get from HERE

12. Matte Brushed Gold & Black Tungsten Ring (15 Available Sizes)

Here is a fabulous black tungsten carbide wedding ring with an underlying glam. Highlighting a matte, dome-shaped brushed top, set over a high polish gold-tone comfort fit shank. Molded with an 8mm width ring shank created to enhance and compliment your hand. Get from HERE

13. Brushed Black & Purple Tungsten Carbide Ring (15 Available Sizes)

Fab and regal, presenting a highly polished purple inner shank, a perfect complement for the powerful black surface. Molded from a robust black tungsten carbide base, polished with a soft-brushed surface with a stylish beveled edge.  Get from HERE

14. Brushed Black & Green Tungsten Ring (15 Available Sizes)

Everyone would go green with envy when they see you wear this gorgeous dual-colored tungsten carbide 8mm ring. See the flawlessly brushed blacktop accentuated by the glossy bevel edge design. Polished green inner shank brightens the dark demeanor giving a modern and fun ring. Get from HERE

15. Unisex Soft Brushed Matte Black Tungsten Ring (17 Available Sizes)

Get this unisex black tungsten carbide wedding ring for you and your fiancé. Offered in 6 and 8mm, highlighting a flat, soft-brushed top with a silver-tone high bevel edge design. An elegant and bold design, supported by a dependable and robust tungsten base, creating nothing but magnificence. Get from HERE

16. Crystal Flushed Red & Black Tungsten Fashion Ring (15 Available Sizes)

Here is a futuristic ring made from high-grade tungsten carbide designed with a pair of flushed set circular-cut pink crystals linked by a red-tone center groove accent. It has a characteristic tungsten substantial weight, a perfect reminder of the solemn pledge of fealty to your wife. Get from HERE

17. Techno Silver & Black Tungsten Carbide Wedding Band (20 Available Sizes)

Go and show your techno-inspired personality with this artistic replica of a circuit board, perfect for a handsome geek like you. Made from a trusted and hardwearing black-plated tungsten carbide base, designed with a full-width 8mm comfort fit shank. Get from HERE

18. Blue Rim Brushed Black Tungsten Carbide Wedding Ring For Men (15 Available Sizes)

Wear something blue on your wedding day as you say I do. Highlighting a marvelous soft-brushed center, emphasized by a highly polished metallic blue bevel edge. The union of two deep shades signifies a vow of trust and everlasting love. Get from HERE

19. Crystal Flushed Gold & Black Tungsten Promise Ring (15 Available Sizes)

Bring on the bling in an elegant and modern way with this gorgeous promise band, fashioned from an exquisitely black-plated tungsten carbide base. Highlighting a pair of sparkling white, circular-cut crystal, flushed set on a soft-brushed flat top with a golf-tone center grove accent. Get from HERE

20. Brushed Dome Red & Black Tungsten Wedding Band for Men (15 Available Sizes)

There is no other color representing love and passion other than the glorious red shown on the inner shank of this fabulous wedding band. Surmounted with a dome-shaped blacktop, with a semi-polished matte surface. Get from HERE

21. Wood Side Groove Black Tungsten Carbide Wedding Ring (15 Available Sizes)

Present a down to earth and laid back personality as you say your vows on an outdoor wedding affair. Highlighting an exquisite glossy brushed surface, accentuated by an off-center groove inlay. The combination leaves a captivating, strong manly flair suitable to pair with any type of outfit. Get from HERE

22. I Love You Matte Satin Black Tungsten Ring (4 Available Sizes)

Sssssh… Keep your relationship secret with this modest black 8mm promise band, fashioned from a durable and hardwearing black tungsten carbide base. Highlighting the printed words of I love you, flawlessly displayed on the inner shank. The top highlights a semi-glossy satin-smooth surface supported by a glossy high bevel edge design. Get from HERE

23. Red & Black Basket Weave Carbon Fiber Black Titanium Ring (10 Available Sizes)

If you are looking for a black, lightweight, and comfortable wedding band, we have the perfect fit for you. Here is a gorgeous black anodized titanium ring, durable, light, and molded with a comfortable fit shank. Stylized with a red and black basketweave carbon fiber accent giving character and flair. Get from HERE

24. Center Blue Groove Soft Brushed Black Tungsten Ring (17 Available Sizes)

Wear this 10mm tungsten carbide black ring and get an instant trendy and modern upgrade to your casual wear. Highlighting a center groove accent coated with a shiny metallic blue shade, providing that oomph factor emphasized by the sleek and semi-polished jet-black surface. Get from HERE

25. Cable Wire Black Titanium Wedding Ring for Men (11 Available Sizes)

Show your love for extreme sports and the outdoors with this statement ring. Highlighting an 8mm wide shank with a matte polished top. Stylized by a pair of silver-tone cable, flanked with a couple of rivets on each side. Get from HERE

26. 12mm Black Tungsten Carbide Ring (14 Available Sizes)

We give you the most coveted 12mm wide black ring made from top-notch quality tungsten carbide, giving that substantial tungsten weight boost creating a masculine and robust feel. Styled with a soft-brushed comprehensive surface flanked with glossy high bevel edges. Get from HERE

27. 14mm Brushed Pipe Cut Black Tungsten Ring (14 Available Sizes)

Bring out your punk personality as you say I do with this remarkable and stunning black wedding ring. Highlighting a 14mm wide, pipe-cut brushed tungsten carbide ring exclusively made for men. With a hardness rank of nine, this will surely last a lifetime of daily wear and tear. Get from HERE

28. Unisex Double Blue Groove Matte Black Tungsten Ring (19 Available Sizes)

Presenting a matte brushed tungsten carbide ring with a pair of blue groove accents. Have you ever wondered about the reason why couples need to wear something blue at weddings? The blue signifies love, fealty, and purity, add a touch of black representing forever, and you got the perfect symbolic wedding ring. Get from HERE

29. Dual Polish Black Tungsten Wedding band (19 Available Sizes)

Exemplify the real you with this modest and hip black wedding ring, modeled from a dual polished black tungsten carbide base. Tungsten carbide is a strong, dependable, and almost unbreakable material, excellent material to show your unbending love, promise, commitment to your partner. Get from HERE

Men's Wedding Ring

Wedding rings are typical for any wedding vows as the couple exchange ring and promise a life together in front of God and the state. Women started wearing wedding rings ancients ago; however, men wearing wedding bands only became a norm in the 19h century. Wedding rings represent ownership, we must trace back our ancestors' customs where men and women were unequal, and women were expected to marry and live as a homemaker. Men's need to display a married status was also not essential for people who used to live in small groups and know practically everyone. But because of the historical world war II, soldiers wore wedding rings to serve as a reminder of their families and wife, giving positivity and inspiration to soldiers that face death daily.

 Did you know that not every married couple wears a wedding ring? In some Christian religious sects, female members cannot wear any form of jewelry, even a wedding band. It is due to the belief that jewelry is a form of vanity and luxurious living that contrasts to the way of living, exemplified by Jesus Christ. However, men are discouraged but are allowed to wear jewelry if they choose to. Men are even encouraged to wear a wedding ring to keep them from sinning, as it is a typical mark of a family man.

Wedding Ring Symbolism

Presenting a ring as a gift is never taken lightly unless your parents and family members gave it. It is always associated with fidelity, promise, and commitment, especially for romantic couples.

Fidelity

A word that is a combination of loyalty and faithfulness, which is not the same in essence. A couple can stay loyal to one another without being faithful such as what happens to open relationships. Loyalty is sticking by a belief or a person no matter what, while faithfulness is more profound in the sense that there is no other person other than the one you are with even when given the freedom to do otherwise. Fidelity is described as an obligation to be both to your wife or husband. A successful marriage needs these three factors to stay together until their olden days.

Promise

A ring serves as a reminder of a promise given to and made by both parties. It is a way of representing a promise to stand by one another in a sister or brotherly form for friends. In romantic relationships, a wedding ring assures the wearer that their mate is staying faithful to their vows.

Commitment

True partnership is a decision to fulfill an obligation that both have vowed to do so. It is easy to utter words such as I will love you until our dying days, yadah, yadah, and yadah, but it takes a committed person to stand by their promise. It was said in the Holy Scriptures that our yes should be a yes and a no should be a no. There is no such thing as a intermediate ground in faith. It should be the same with marriage.

Black Wedding Rings Materials

Presently, there are five significant materials used in black wedding rings. These are silicone, tungsten carbide, titanium, stainless steel, and carbon fiber.

Tungsten Carbide

The most common type of black wedding rings for men is offered mainly with a straight flat or dome top. Just to put it out there, tungsten carbide is a solid material that is difficult but not impossible to cut in emergency cases. Ranking high in the Mohs scale with a nine-hardness gauge, only one less than that of a diamond, it is not a wonder that it will be difficult to cut. However, it will not bend and instead shatter when exposed to extreme pressure because of its hardness. Its weight is both a blessing and a curse. Men adore that solid feel, while women are not usually fond of its hefty and bulky structure.

Titanium

Next in line when it comes to black wedding rings for men due to its hypoallergenic property, ranking 6 on Mohs scale, it is sturdier than platinum but softer than tungsten carbide, which solves its main disadvantage pertaining to emergency removals. Easily anodized and offered in various shades and lightweight. The downside is that even though it is presented in various colors, the styles are limited.

Stainless Steel

Third place when it comes to black wedding ring for men but sits on the top of the ladder regarding modern accessories. A trusted alloy that comprises most of the mass produced jewelry for its availability and intrinsic characteristics. It has almost the same hardness as titanium and likewise hypoallergenic, particularly the medical-grade variant. Strong and durable and is now used on intricately molded wedding rings for women. Like tungsten and titanium, resizing stainless rings is difficult and not worth it compared to their original value.

Medical Grade Silicone

Dubbed as the ring of the future. These are currently the trend for men who lift heavyweights in the gym. We live in a generation where youth are very much aware of the importance of fitness and a healthy lifestyle. Silicone rings target married men who continuously take their rings off or those who do not, resulting in scratched, bent, or dented rings. These are hypoallergenic and lightweight; however, some says it gives an undesirable scent mainly when not cleaned well. Silicone is a soft elastic material that tends to stick to the skin like rubber. There are grooved designed rings offered in the market today designed for more comfortable and breathable wear, minimizing sweat production and the unwanted odor that goes with it.

Carbon Fiber

Yes! There are black or colored rings made from pure carbon fiber. When we hear of carbon fiber, we automatically associate the material with automobiles. Today, carbon fiber rings are offered mainly for men, likewise lightweight like a silicone ring, Non-metallic, therefore skin-friendly and have a solid frame. Unlike silicone, these do not bend, thus giving your skin room to breathe. The main disadvantage of a carbon ring is that pure carbon fiber is only available in black. Colored varieties are made from an aluminum-coated fiberglass fabric called texalium. Carbon fiber is also associated with aramid fiber, a more durable material used on Kevlar and nowadays, phone cases.

At the end of the day, the query to ask yourself is, is a black wedding ring for me? First, take note of all the advantages and disadvantages of black rings because each type of ring has its own weakness. The next thing to reflect on is your lifestyle. If you are more of an executive and glamorous lifestyle, you may have to think about getting a more ostentatious kind of ring such as platinum. You can still purchase a black ring as a fashion ring or a form of replacement when you have to do physical labor or go on a camping trip of some sort. Now, if you are always on the go, minimalist, practical, and bold enough to think outside the box, then you may want to contemplate on choosing a black wedding ring. Are you brave enough?

Breastplate of Judgement

Birthstones, as the word denotes, are gemstones assigned to each month of the year. It was in the first century that a Jewish historian, Flavius Josephus, who associated the twelve stones he had seen in on Aaron's breastplate located in the second breastplate of Aaron. The breastplate of Aaron or the breastplate of judgment was a holy object worn by the high minister of Israelite. It is composed of twelve different minerals that represent a tribe inscribed on each gemstone.

Sardios / Odem

located on the first row that refers to Adam. The stone has a red shade, believed to be made out of sard, a darker and harder version of carnelian, which was a common stone in ancient times. The word, also referred to as carnelian or jasper, previously prized and used as a charm to prevent bleeding in Babylon and Assyria.

Topazios / Ptidah

Referring to Topazios Island, where Topaz was previously mined. The word means to seek for the yellow gemstone was had to find. Some historians believe that the gem was peridot that was also found on the island. Chrysolite was another gem that might have been used for its greenish-yellow color and its availability.

Smaragdos / Bereket

A Septuagint word that translates to a lightning flash. The name is linked to the emerald gemstone. The term was utilized by the Greeks to describe brilliant crystals located on their columns, which by that time was supposed to be of green beryl. Hebrews named the gemstone Bereket, which translates to onyx. The gem was described to be black, white and, red parallel veins that were believed to be agate or onyx. There was a beautiful red onyx exhibiting white and black color with parallel lines mined in the Yemen region that perfectly matches the description.

Anthrax / Nofekh

Initially translated as coal, however, in the late fourth century, the Latin translation of the bible, it was referred to a red gem carbuncle. However, the Hebrew Aramaic word Nofekh was later discovered to be of Egyptian origin, which means turquoise or malachite. The type and color of the gem vary depending on its source.

Sapphiros / Sapir

Believe to be a mineral similar to sapphire as a hyacinth to jacinth for sapphire was not common prior to the Roman Era. Scholars believe that the gem is lapis lazuli described with a deep-blue shade for Theophrastus described sapphiros with a dark verdigris gem with specks of gold. Verdigris is a green tint resulting from an acid-treated copper plate.

Laspis / Yahalom

Yahalom is associated with the meaning strike hard, and the word halamish that translates to flint. Scholars proposed that the gem was a diamond for the name hallamish is linked to another term, which is elmeshu that means hard precious stone. Putting all of these together points to a diamond for the color was not mentioned. However, this seems impossible for the technique to cut the hardest gemstone was not yet established during those times. Some suggested that the stone was honey-colored, while another says its turquoise.

Liguios / Lesem

Theophrastus described this gemstone as lyngurium. Lyngurium is a mythical stone formed for a solid lynx urine. Theophrastus described the stone with unusual power, hard and carved into a seal. Amber was believed to be this gemstone for its electrical property that is comparable to the mythical gem. On the other hand, Luther seems to think that the rock is jacinth.

Achates / Sevo

Achartes translates to the word agate. Used by the Egyptians as a talisman. Based on the Arabic translation, the gem is believed to be obsidian.

Amethytos / Ahlamah

A purple gemstone used by the Egyptian to protect them from getting intoxicated. The word comes from the Ahlamu, which is the place where Amethyst is found. The Midrash rabba describes the gem as comparable to clear wine.

Chrysolithos / Tarsis

Chrysolitos trasnlates to the word gold-stone. Many gemstones were assumed to be a chrysolitos. Lapis Lazuli, for its distinct golden specks, Topaz for the gem was also described to have the color of the sea. Amber, referring to the golden hue. Serpentine and jasper were also mentioned for the gold color that may be have been produced by a translucent yellow gem.

Beryllios / Soham

Beryllios presently means beryl due to its blue-green hue. However, a variety of gems was believed to have been used depending on its origin. Onychion /  onyx, smaragdos for its leek green color. Soham translates to dark when derived from an Assyrian term, while the word means pale when derived from an Arabic origin. Heliodor, a form of beryl, fits the light green leek shade described. Onyx comes to mind if the word comes from an Arabic term, mussaham, for its striped property. Scholars also considered malachite for its green color. Epiphanius described the stone with a white-like cloud. When traced back from its Sanskrit origin, vaidurya refers to a stone named cat's eye beryl.

Iaspis / YasfehIaspis

Iaspisis a vibrant green gemstone that scholars believe was supposed to be jasper coming from the word Yasepheh instead of yasfeh. The Babylonian Talmud describes the gem as al-larkahan or the Baghdad onyx, Josephus considered it was beryl, while Midrash Tabba describes a varicolored rock, which fits jasper.

Birthstones

Due to the varied belief on what gemstones were used on the breastplate of Aaron, the American National Association of jewelers has established a standardized list of birthstones in the year 1912. In 1952, Alexandrite (June), Citrine (November), and pink tourmaline (October) were added, while zircon replaced lapis lazuli for December and was later set as the birthstone for March. The American Gem Trade Association supplemented tanzanite as the gemstone for December, while spinel was added for August.

Consequently, in 1937, the British National Association of goldsmith created his or her own birthstone list.

Modern US Birthstone list

January

• Garnet

 

The word originated in the 14^th-century term gernet translating to dark red or from the Latin word Garantus that means seed like seen in pomegranate fruit. Available in various shades, though, exhibit the same core characteristics. Garnet can have a vitreous, glass-like luster that allows light to pass through. The Garnet group is relatively available, found in igneous rock formations. The type of garnet gives the geologist a gauge on the amount of pressure and temperature it has to endure. These have a six to seven and a half rank based on the Mohs scale. Its hardness makes it an ideal stone for jewelry.

Garnet was believed to be the gemstone in Noah's lantern that steered his ark through the darkness of the night. It was also utilized as a talisman to defend travelers from evil spirits and misadventures. The Greeks believe that the stone protects their children from drowning and toxins. Red garnets are believed to cleanse and rejuvenate passion. Represents love that invigorates deep affection that brings understanding, devotion, loyalty, and sincerity.

The most common type of garnet is its red variation; there are many gemstones belonging to this category. These are:

Pyralspite Garnet

The term pyrope came from the Greek word Pyropos, which means fire-like for its red hue ranging from dark red to black. Some pieces from North Carolina exhibit a purple-red color, more commonly known as rhodolite.

• Almandine

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The most common variety of garnet exhibiting a dark brown to purple red color. Discovered in the 1880's in Benewah County, Idaho. Affordable for its abundance, used as a general term for most red-colored gemstones. From the term carbuncle, which was translated as coal. The name was inspired by a place called Alabanda, where it was initially found. Consisting or Iron and aluminum,

Star Garnet

Mostly found in India and in Idaho. A rare type of garnet forming star effect. Star garnet may occur in almandine and a mixture of pyrope and almandine garnet. Characterized by an opaque deep red, deep brown, to reddish black color. The star effect is formed by the inclusion of rutile. Commonly

• Spessartine

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A rare orange garnet with a distinct vivid orange shade. Its color ranges from yellow-orange, to orange-red. Its high refraction index makes it one of the most brilliant colored gemstones in the world. Mandarin orange garnet is only mined mainly in Nigeria and in other parts of African countries. Iron-free orange spessartine was found in Namibia in 1991.  In the US, spessartine garnets were found in Arizona, Arizona, and the finest quality was mined in San Diego County.

Ugrandite Garnet

• Grossularite

 

A calcium –aluminum type of garnet with its name originating from a plant called gooseberry pertaining it its hue. Found in Siberia, it is dubbed by the Greeks as hessonite due it its inferior properties when compared to zircon. Its color arrays from yellow to red to brown. Tsavorite is a highly valued type of grossularite garnet found in Tsavo, Kenya. 

• Uravorite

A rare type of grossularite garnet displaying a bright green color. Found in Ural mountains and Outokumpu.

• Andradite

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Composed of calcium and Iron, characterized by a range of colors from yellow, red, green, brown, or black. Located in the deep portions of igneous rocks,

Topazolite

Found in Drammen, Norway, and Buskerud, it was characterized by a yellow or green hue. Rare variety exhibiting high dispersion and an adamantine sheen. 

Demantoid

Uralian emerald, Green in color commonly known as the emerald of Urals, pertaining to its origin. This type is one of the most valued garnet variety where its magnificent green hue comes from its chromium content.

Melanite

Also known as titanian andradite, characterized by black color. Its black color is thanks to its on to five percent titanium oxide content.

February

• Amethyst

Its name comes from the Greek term Amythos translating to drunkenness or intoxication. Worn as a talisman and carved on drinking vessels to prevent the user from the state of inebriation. Exhibiting a purple shade caused by irradiation and iron content. Its color ranges from light purple to deep violet color. Mined in the countries of Brazil. Siberia, Sri Lanka, and Uruguay. The premium-grade for Amethyst is the Deep Siberian, where the purple hue ranges from seventy-five to eighty percent combined with about fifteen to twenty percent of blue color.

A delicate lilac or a lavender-colored gem that was once considered low quality characterizes Rose de France; however, it has become more popular these days. Mined on Brazil inside the volcanic rocks. The most massive Amethyst likewise came from Brazil and is currently displayed in a museum in India. Amethyst is also found in other countries such as Korea, India, and Zambia. The most enormous Amethyst is currently displayed in a museum in India. The inherent hardness of Amethyst makes it an excellent gemstone for everyday use.  Aside from being the designated birthstone for February, it is also the gemstone to be gifted for a couple's sixth, seventeenth, and thirty-third anniversary that is perceived to produce a healthy and happy marriage.

Used as a piece of jewelry by the Egyptians as a talisman. Soldiers from Europe wore this wonderful gemstone as an amulet to protect them from harm and heal them when injured. Amethyst beads are sacred to the Tibetans, for they use this gem in making payer objects.  One of the cardinal gems in ancient times was an emblem of the royals during the middle ages. At present, this beautiful gemstone is believed to solve conflicts that it is commonly seen in an office and in homes to promote open communication. It is also thought to help with wakefulness, blood circulation, and other mental diseases.

Amethyst has lost its considerable value upon learning of its abundance in Brazil. Its purple color is affected by radiation from infrared, IV, visible light, and gamma rays. Reddish or blue-violet hue lightens to a yellow-orange to dark brown that is similar to citrine. Both gems are found at the same location and belong in the same quartz family. 

March

• Aquamarine

 

The term aquamarine came from the Latin words of the aqua marina, which, when translated, means seawater. Characterized by cyan or blue shade, found in Brazil, Russia, Columbia, and the US. Aquamarine from Colorado, Maine, and North Carolina was said to be of the highest quality. Aquamarine's hardness rank 7.5 to 8 in the Mohs scale, which is a good level for stones used in jewelry. We should note that this lovely gemstone should not come in contact with hydrofluoric acids, such as rust removers.

Ancient Romans believed that the stone originated for the treasure chests of the seas mystical creatures to lure seamen to their end. It was also the gemstone for Neptune, the Roman God of freshwater, making it a holy stone, particularly for sailors, to protect them from the monsters lurking under the depth of the seas.

An artifact assumed to date back from 300 to 400BC displays an engraving of the Greek God Poseidon was found in Greece, which is the oldest recorded use of Amethyst.However, Amethyst being used on Aaron's breastplate is still; up in the air.

Aquamarine is a gemstone for long-lasting love, unity, and the dedicated gemstone for the couple's nineteenth anniversary. The largest aquamarine is around ten thousand three hundred and sixty-three carats, fourteen inches in height, weighing a hefty 4.65 pounds. This is currently displayed in the Smithsonian Institute.

Peace, tranquility, and calmness are brought about by the March birthstone. Being the same color of the sky and water, it is also linked to eternal life. In ancient periods, it was also used in treating eye, throat, liver, and mental diseases.

• Bloodstone

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Another birthstone for the month of March, bloodstone, or heliotrope was popular in the olden times used on religious sculptures seen in the 1524 carvings of the descent from the cross representing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The statue maximized the red dots of bloodstone depicting the drop of blood coming from Jesus.

Mined in Brazil, Australia, and India, exhibiting a dark green color with specks of red. A mixture of quartz and chalcedony may occur with an opaque or in fine form. The red dots are hematite inclusions that resemble blood.

Heliotrope was also known as the stone of Babylon, believed to have magical powers such as invisibility, to call upon rain and solar eclipse.  Due to its similarity in color of the blood, it was thought to heal blood-related diseases, mixing powdered stones with honey in Europe during the middle age. At the same time, ancient healers used these to stop bleeding and treat blood deficiency. Roman soldiers use bloodstones to slow down the bleeding. It was also utilized as an amulet to promote long life, courage, and prevent extreme sadness. 

April

• Diamond

The designated birthstone for April. Made up of entirely carbon crystals. Ranks the first spot when it comes to hardness with a score of 10 on the Mohs scale. It takes about 1 billion years and up to form a diamond in a natural setting requiring extreme temperature 92,700 degrees (Fahrenheit) and pressure (65,000). Included in the mantle portion of the Earth's crust, pushed up to the surface due to volcanic eruptions and movement of the Earth.

Characterized by a sparkling appearance that can only be cut by another diamond. The colorless diamond is a rare find for even the most prized gemstone that has inclusions. Nitrogen inclusion gives a yellowing and brownish tint. Boron inclusions create a bluish color. Diamonds are likewise colored with the use of irradiation and plastic deformation that may produce a brown, pink, or red-hued diamonds. 

It was initially mined in India in the 4^th century BC. Based on Hindu astrology, diamonds are linked to the planet Venus. The planet Venus, represents relationships, beauty, and wealth. This may be why diamonds are still the preferred gemstone when it comes to wedding and engagement rings. The Romans believe that the gem is linked to Mars. Mars represents war, anger, and passion. This may also be the motivation why the Roman warriors wore them during the war.

Diamonds were also believed to possess healing properties such as detoxification for its connection with the brain and the pituitary gland.

Previously a symbol of wealth, often seen on royals and monarchs but are now available to the masses, well those who can afford to purchase one. Being dubbed as the king of birthstones and a woman's best friend. It is becoming the ultimate gemstone that people long to wear and possess.

May

• Emerald

Smaragdos, the birthstone for the month of May, a green colored variety of beryl. Its green shade is due to its chromium or vanadium content. It exhibit a hardness of 7.5 to 8 based on the Mohs scale. Premium grade emeralds must have a pure verdant green shade combined with a high amount of transparency.

Ancient Indian scriptures state that emerald promotes wellbeing and invites good fortune, making the gemstone highly valued by the members of the royal family. Other cultures that love the green hue of emerald are the Aztecs, Romans, and Egyptians. Emeralds are sometimes classified based on the country of origin.

Columbian emeralds are considered the most valuable due to its high quality of color and transparency. Almost seventy-eight percent of emeralds come from Columbia, particularly in Muzo, Chivor, and Coscuez. A specific variety called the trapiche emerald also comes from this country characterized by rays of dark impurities.

Brazilian emeralds exhibit a lighter green color compared to their Columbian counterpart.

Zambian emeralds exhibit a deep green color with a bluish overtone. It used to be disregarded by the jewelry industry, but thanks to the company Tiffany and Co, it is not well accepted and recognized for its distinct appearance and properties. It is now the second-largest producer of emerald in the areas of Kafubu river and Southwest of Kitwe.

The Romans associated emeralds with the goddess of love and fertility Venus. It is also believed to provide foresight and wisdom used by psychics to predict the future. It was likewise believed to fight against aging and treat weakened internal organs such as the hearts, lungs, kidneys, and pancreas. The water where an emerald gem was soaked was used to treat and restore eyesight. In Chinese culture, powdered emerald was used as medicine to counter poison and treat various illnesses.

June

• Pearl

 

Pearls are a delicate type of gems that are not mined under the Earth. It is produced by a mollusk infected by a parasite. It is a part of the oyster's defense mechanism to coat this irritant. Layers of hardened nacre form a beautiful iridescent pearl. The most valued type of pearl is produced by the silver or golden lipped pearl oyster naturally found in the eastern sector of the Indian ocean and also in the South Pacific Ocean.

In the ancient time where cultured pearls did not exist, a hazardous act of pearl diving was practiced to harvest pearls deep down the Indian Ocean near the Persian Gulf and the red sea. The kings of Malabar used to wear a prayer necklace made of 108 pieces of rubies and pearls, which they used on their morning and evening prayer. Powdered pearls were also used to promote digestion and mental illnesses. At present, pearls used on pieces of jewelry comes from pearl farms, which are also considered as authentic pearls.

• Moonstone

 

Belonging to the feldspar family, it exhibits ad pearl-like opalescent sheen.  This may occur as a semitransparent colorless to bluish-white color, a cat's eye effect, or asterism. These are usually fashioned in cabochons highlighting its distinct properties. The term moonstone originates from the Greek word selene that meaning moon. Adularescent is specific to a moonstone, which is an optical spectacle displaying a metallic sheen resulting in a milky bluish tint (schiller).

In ancient times, Hindus believed that moonstones could give the ability of foresight and psychic power when placed inside the mouth. Furthermore, it is supposed to contain moonbeams and was a sacred gem believed to be the gem embedded on the forehead of Ganesh.

Similar to the Hindus, Romans, and Greeks associated moonstones to their Moon Gods. It was used as an amulet to defend travelers at night, for the moon is the only natural source of a light guiding them to the right path.

Moonstones embody a woman for its association with the moon. Believed to bring a state of calmness and inner balance.

July

• Ruby

One of the cardinal gems that exhibit a pink to blood-red hues. Ruber, the Latin word where ruby was originated, contains chromium, which gives it its red shade. Ranking high on the Mohs scale with a grade of nine, it is an excellent gem for daily wear. The highest quality among the rubies exhibits a pigeon's blood color found in Burma. Rubies exhibit a three or six-point asterism often cut into cabochons to maximize its effect.

It was believed to contain powers used on armors and harnesses in Asia. It was also supposed to bring good fortune and are buried together with the structure's foundation. This may root from its ability to absorb light. The glow from a ruby was considered a bad omen and danger.

August

• Peridot

Peridot is a magnesium-rich olivine where its green shade is due to its iron content. It has a distinct olive green color, but may also occur in yellow to brownish green shades. A rare gem found in the mafic rocks and meteorite.

In ancient times, it was believed to cast away nightmares and bring inner peace and self-awareness. Egyptians believed that the gem was sent to Earth to provide its healing property to humans. Due to their high regard to peridot, it was dubbed by the locals as the gem of the sun and is the national gem of Egypt. 

• Spinel

Named after a Latin word spina, when translated, means spine rooting form its spiky crystal appearance. It may occur in various shades such as pink, red, yellow, green, blue, brown, and black. Mainly found in mafic igneous rock together with ruby. Mined in Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Tanzania, and Tsavo. Pink and blue spinel was found in Mogok, mahenge plateau, and luc yen district in 2000, where the blue shade was due to its cobalt content.

Commonly mistaken with ruby, it was used on various royal crowns such as the British imperial state crown containing a 170-carat spinel, previously thought to be a ruby. The largest spinel ever found was a 521 carat from Teheran, Iran.

Pink spinel represents positivity, promoting self-confidence and motivation. It cleanses the body of negative energy, leaning a focused and hopeful inner being.

September

• Sapphire

Most famous for its blue color, however, it is also available in yellow, green, orange, and purple from the Greek word sappheiros that translates to the precious stone. Sapphires are commonly found in the same location as the rubies. The difference is the geological formation they were found. Mable for rubies, while corundum or granitic pegmatites for sapphires.

Fancy sapphires refer to sapphires with other colors except for blue. Particolored sapphire displays more than one color that is getting more attention these days. Pink sapphires exhibit a deep pink color due to its chromium content. Padparadsha sapphire is the rarest and most coveted type of sapphire for its unique orange-pink to orange, red tone. These are found in Asian countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and the eastern portion of Africa.

Believed to bring inner peace and joy to its wearer that mainly influence positivity to promote mental health. Best for individuals with depression and anxiety, giving a hopeful feeling to the wearer.

October

• Opal

 

Common opal

These are single-colored opals, usually white, green, and gray.

Precious opal

Displays a play of colors not found on common opals. The optical effect is called pseudo chromatic, giving off flashes of colors. These are water opals with a transparent to semitransparent appearance displaying its various hues.

Black opal is the scarcest form of opal.  Opals promote a person's creativity. Formerly used as an amulet against danger.

November

• Topaz

 

Topaz naturally occurs in yellow and golden brown color, commonly mistaken for citrine. Impurities result in the various shades of Topaz. Chromium impurities result from pink to reddish color. Rare Topaz comes in yellow to pink shades known as Imperial Topaz. Precious topaz exhibits an orange color. Blue topaz, the national gem for Texas, is rare and displays colorless to blue shades, which, when irradiated, results in a rich blue hue.

Believed to cure mental illnesses, was used by the Romans as a protection stone to cast away the outcomes  of the evil eye, and promotes a safe journey.

December

• Turquoise

Turquoise is found in many locations such as Iran, Sinai, USA, Arizona, and other countries. Mined by the Egyptians in 3000 BC in the Sinai Peninsula. Compared to turquoise mined in Iran, Egyptian turquoise exhibit a greenish color Worn by the royals in ancient Egypt, China, India, Japan, and other countries led by a monarch.

Associated with the goddess Hathor. Artifacts from ancient Egypt, such as the burial mask of Tutankhamun's grave was encrusted with turquoise and other jewelry such as rings and necklaces.

Famous for its healing property and rejuvenation.

In essence, birthstones are just a guide that was established by humans. It is still up to us to choose to follow our designated gems and believe some of its claimed therapeutic property. What is essential in determining your gemstone is if the gem speaks to you in a way that it may represent your personality, your color preference, or just how it makes you look and feel good. One thing is for indisputable, the influence of the mind is genuinely miraculous that sometimes if you genuinely believe that a stone can give you inner peace, you will consequently achieve this result.

Wedding bands are available in various end polish, from the sparkling and smooth high polish to a more textured and coarse sandblasting surface. Matte polish is subdivided into two forms, satin and brushed, where the body is purposely subjected to abrasives creating minimal patterned lines.

If you want to know more about matte wedding bands and other types of ring finish and designs, please continue to read below. First, let us present our top 20 matte wedding bands designed for men and women.

1. Silver & Rose Gold Off Center Groove Brushed Tungsten Carbide Ring (19 Available Size)

Celebrate the start of a lifelong commitment with this superb tungsten carbide ring. Designed with a chic rose-gold plated inner shank, complemented by a satin-polished gray topcoat. The ring highlight an off-center groove accent bringing a modern and stylish twist to a gorgeous 8mm pipe cut wedding ring. Get from HERE

2. 10mm Silver Tone Brushed Tungsten Carbide Ring

A toast to your upcoming nuptials. Presenting a bulky and heavy 10mm wedding band for highly masculine men. Highlighting a smooth brushed center designed with high bevel edges, expertly molded from a robust tungsten carbide base. Durable and reliable, just like its wearer. Get from HERE

3. Rose Gold Tungsten Carbide Wedding Ring (15 Available Size)

We bring you a luxurious pipe cut men's ring suitable for men with a gentle nature. Highlighting a semi-polished ring made from top-notch quality tungsten carbide, finished off with a stylish satin end polish. Molded with a comfort fit inner shank, providing space for air to apps through minimizing sweat production. Get from HERE

4. 10mm Brushed Silver & Black Tungsten Carbide Ring (15 Available Size)

Sexy, robust, and wow, just like the wearer. Characterized by a muy macho 10mm pipe cut body made from premium quality tungsten carbide, ion-plated with a black coat, hand-polished with a matte satin finish. Get from HERE

5. Unisex Brushed Silver & Rose Gold Tungsten Carbide Ring (19 Available Size)

Here is a unisex ring constructed from a hardwearing and rust-resistant tungsten carbide base. Featuring a rose-gold plated shank, surmounted by a wire brushed textured surface in dark gray color replicating a rotating circle. Like a wheel, marriage has its ups and downs. The important thing is hanging on to the good memories and the commitment you both made during your wedding day. Get from HERE

6. 8mm Dual Polished Black Tungsten Carbide Ring (19 Available Size)

Black, a lasting color that represents a profound and commanding presence. Highlighting a jet-black plated tungsten carbide ring featuring a matte satin-smooth center set over a highly polished base. Bold, simple, and durable, suitable for daily wear. Get from HERE

7. Silver & Gold Brushed Top Tungsten Carbide Wedding Band (19 Available Size)

Here is a beautiful ring highly recommended for men. Featuring a tungsten carbide comfort fit wedding band, ion-plated and polished to a lustrous yellow-gold shank. Styled with a soft-brushed gray center accent. The color combination leaves a high-class executive appeal. Get from HERE

8. 6mm I l Love You Matte Satin Black Titanium Carbide Ring (9 Available Size)

I love you, the words we long to hear followed by will you marry me. Featuring a romantic tungsten carbide wedding band, IP plated with a jet-black color. The ring highlights a secret love message printed on its glossy inner shank, a total contrast to the silky matte center accent. Get from HERE

9. Brushed Center Rose Gold Tone Tungsten Carbide Ring (19 Available Size)

Reminisce those moments when you vowed to love and cherish one another as you exchange rings sealing this pledge. Highlighting a beautifully polished rose-gold plated tungsten carbide ring featuring a glossy shank, perfectly complemented by a matte brushed center design. Get from HERE

10. Slim Brushed Silver & Blue Tungsten Carbide (20 Available Size)

For individuals who are always on the go and embodies an active lifestyle. We bring you a stunning 3mm slim ring made from a blue-plated tungsten carbide base. Emphasizing the matte brushed gray top that is rust and scratch resistant guaranteed to last a lifetime. Get from HERE

11. Silver Brushed Dome Top Blue Tungsten Carbide Ring (19 Available Size)

Cherish the day when you said I do with this impressive dome-shaped wedding ring, fabricated from a robust and tough-wearing tungsten carbide base. Featuring a sporty and glossy blue plated shank, stylized by a satin-smooth gray top emphasizing a thin center groove accent. Get from HERE

12. Matte Satin Silver Tone Tungsten Carbide Ring (15 Available Size)

Nobody can say no to this wonderful men's wedding band that shouts confidence and simplicity. Highlighting an 8mm wide dome top ring, polished to a softly brushed matte finish. Completed with a comfort fit shank for comfortable daily wear. Get from HERE

13. Black & Gold Soft Brushed Tungsten Carbide Wedding Ring (19 Available Size)

Bold and fabulous, here is a wedding band for men depicting wealth and power. Featuring an 8mm tungsten carbide ring, ion-plated with a face and scratch-resistant gold coat, surmounted with a black matte top design. A union of classic and modern style, perfect for millennials. Get from HERE

14. Soft Brushed Black & Purple Tungsten Ring (15 Available Size)

Grab this fun and fashionable black and purple fashion ring. Molded from a durable and tarnish-resistant tungsten carbide base bringing out the wearer's unique character and upbeat style. Get from HERE

15. Unisex Matte Satin Black & Green Tungsten Ring (15 Available Size)

Refreshing with an ultra-modern style and material, have a look at this fantastic tungsten carbide ring featuring a dual polish black surface, brought to life by a metallic green inner shank. A fashion ring exhibiting a modern, techno fashion style. Get from HERE

16. Matte Silver & Rose Gold Tungsten Ring (20 Available Size)

Rose-gold is just a delicate and feminine color that represents a romantic and conservative personality. Combined with a contemporary shade of gray, giving a perfect depiction of a modern woman. Featuring a 3mm fashion tungsten ring, constructed from a hardwearing tungsten carbide bass ion plate in rose-gold and gray, hand-polished to a semi-glossy satin polished finish. Get from HERE

17. Soft Brushed Silver & Red Tungsten Wedding Band (15 Available Size)

Always fan the flame of passion and love until your golden days, just like this red and gray tungsten wedding band for men. Highlighting a brilliant red inner shank accentuating the subtle color of its gray-colored top. Buffed with a brushed end polish highlighting uniform parallel lines, flanked with a polished high bevel edge. Get from HERE

18. Modern Crystal Encrusted Gold & Black Tungsten Ring (15 Available Size)

Complete a futuristic and modern themed nuptial highlighting your quirky and stylish personality with this hefty tungsten carbide ring. Characterized by glossy high bevel edges highlighting a sleek brushed center, accentuated by a line of lustrous gold and a pair of flushed, circular crystals. Get from HERE

19. Matte Satin Dome Top Black & Red Tungsten Wedding Ring (15 Available Size)

Go for a classic dome top ring, polished to a soft-brushed satin surface, IP plated with a jet black color. A lovely red inner shank serves as a surprise adding personality and boldness to a marvelous piece of jewelry. Get from HERE

20. Men's Off Center Wood Inlay Silver Tungsten Carbide Ring (19 Available Size)

Here is a genuinely artistic wedding ring splendidly made from a high-grade tungsten carbide material. Highlighting a lustrous silver-tone inner shank, decorated with an off-center wood inlay emphasizing a dual polished exterior. Get from HERE

21. Brushed Silver Top Wood Inlay Tungsten Wedding Ring (19 Available Size)

Only an assured and established man can carry this brilliant wedding band constructed from a tarnish-resistant tungsten carbide base. Featuring a sleek silver-tone shank, stylized with a wire-brushed surface highlighting a dark brown natural wood inlay accent. Get from HERE

22. Blue Rimmed Black Matte Tungsten Wedding Band (15 Available Size)

Showoff your youthful self as you say I do. Featuring a lovely black-tone tungsten carbide ring, characterized by a matte center design. A pair of metallic blue step edge rim gives a playful, boyish appeal balancing black's deep color. Get from HERE

 Are you aware of the different types of wedding ring finish? If not, let us break down the types of jewelry polish available to help you choose which kind of wedding ring is perfect for you.

High Polished Jewelry

The most common type of jewelry finishes leaving a highly lustrous surface. The shiniest of all the giving a mirror-like finish.

Matte / Satin Jewelry Polish

Also, a type of dull polish, leaving a reduced amount of shine. A non-reflective polishes that do not exhibit noticeable scratch lines using a brass brush or scotch stone. A brass brush is best suitable for silver and gold. The method includes brushing the metal surface with soapy water, preventing the brass from transferring to the jewelry.  The indistinguishable marks varied from circular, straight, or in any direction of your choosing. Using a scotch stone is the way to create a "true satin" finish using circular motions.

Matte finish is considered an excellent finish for it does not leave fingerprints, unlike with a high polished. Normal wear and tear are also left unnoticed as the surface was created to display a grazed appearance.

Scotch stone

An outdated type of metal abrasive for jewelry polishing producing a satin finish. Available in squares and shaped to reach tight spots. These are now unavailable and replaced with ceramic stones.

Ceramic stone

These are used for fine cutting and jewelry polishing, a modern self-sharpening tool exposing new fibers, preventing clogging. Available in strips and round stones, used for manual hand polishing and with the help of ultrasonic polishing equipment. These provide an even surface available from 120 to 3000 grit size recommended to reach even the tightest nook and cranny when reshaped.

Scotch Brite Pad

A typical household item, also used in creating a satin finish. Used on a dry or lubricated surface using continuous parallel or circular motions.

Brushed Jewelry Polish

Dull or brushed is a type of metal finish with a unidirectional satin exterior. Most popular in household appliances using stainless steel, aluminum, and nickel where the metal is subjected to a coarse polishing belt with a grit size of 180 to 120.

Brushed metal polish leaves a distinctive appearance featuring fine decorative lines with a subtle shine. For rings, decorative lines are parallel along the ring's shank.

Brass Wire Brush

Satin polished is a type of softly brushed surface. The number of line indentations depends on the pressure used.

Steel Wire Brush

Compared to a brass wire brush, a steel wire brush leaves a coarser and more noticeable grooved surface.

Radial Bristle Brush

Specially made from mineral-infused bristles preferred by many jewelers for its 180-degree flexibility, reaching spaces sandpaper and other abrasives cannot. Available from 36 to 1-micron grit size for gold, silver, stainless steel, platinum, and brass. Safe for gemstones making it a perfect tool to polish prongs and grooves, producing excellent polish at a shorter time. The controlled and even pressure also guarantees a piece of evenly polished jewelry, unlike brushed tools manually used.

Silicon Carbide Wheel

A silicon carbide wheel is used in non-ferrous materials also known under the brand name carborundum. Made with a diamond-like crystal structure, almost replicating its hardness. Likewise used in cutting, grinding, and polishing.

Disadvantage

The main disadvantage of a brushed finish is corrosion. The grooves from the fine lines make the jewelry more susceptible to corrosion as water has the tendency to flow through the channels, accumulating chloride that harms the jewelry. This is specific to alloys and metal with chromium content and heals itself through passivation.

Hammered Jewelry Polish

A lustrous textured surface exhibiting wavy and circular indentations is traditionally created by pounding a rounded steel hammer on the jewelry. Tools used are preen hammer, anvil, round bur, and a handpiece hammer. The hammering technique is best applied on highly polished surfaces. Preening leaves a flamboyant appearance giving a 3D effect. To get a vintage and archaic appearance, the metal base is left unpolished using a flat hammer creating a decorative convex surface.

Modern jewelers use an ex-shaft for a faster turnaround time. Modern tools like a diamalite tip or a reciprocating hammer and a round bur can also replicate a hammered surface.

Sandblasted Jewelry Polish

Also known as frosted using bombardment finishing technique. From the term itself, actual sand was used in this technique. However, silicon carbide, glass beads, and aluminum oxide, due to the risk of silicosis, later replaced it. Silicosis is a lung disease acquired by inhaling silica-containing dust, scarring the lungs permanently.

Glass beads leave a delicate shine creating the finest sandblasted surface by hammering the metal surface in contrast to using silica carbide, producing a coarse texture.

Disadvantage

The disadvantage of a sandblasted ring is its susceptibility towards damage, only suitable for lightly worn jewelry. The jewelry must be recessed in order to protect the design. Non-coater sandblasted ring is so fragile that even your fingernail can damage it.

Flick Wheels / Texturing Brushes

Flick wheels provide longer-lasting finish using metal wires creating deeper indentations. The machine must be used lightly as it gives a high amount of pressure sending the wires flying. These robust steel wires provided fine to coarse textures replicating a sandblaster surface that is hardened and more difficult to damage. Using flick wheels makes the jewelry receptive to plating and oxidation finishing treatments.

Micro Shot Unit

A shot-blasting machine used to polish, clean and prepare metal surfaces mainly removes tarnish, stains, and corrosion. Micro shot equipment is the most environmentally friendly in removing corrosion and surface preparation as it does not need chemicals and acids, increase in production producing accurate patterns. Media used are aluminum oxide, glass beads, and quarts abras.

Florentine

An ancient engraving technique from Italy. The process involves manually carving the surface using a steel knife. Focus and precision are needed as well as patience in order to create flawlessly engraved curves. A time-consuming jewelry art using continuously striking the surface until the design deepens.

Engraved

Previously made by manual engraving, but with the aid of technology and a 3D printer, some are presently molded with the designed engraving.

Disadvantage

Like other surfaces featuring grooves and abrasions, engraved wedding rings have extra nooks where dirt and ions accumulate. Therefore it must undergo regular cleaning and maintenance.

Milgrain edges

Highlighting a ribbed dot margin traced back from the art deco era deriving from a French term means a thousand grain. A delicate and detailed design for engagement and wedding rings. Milgrain adds texture, adding space to reflect light resulting in a more sparkly ring. When combined with gemstones, the intricate and subtle feature of milgrain attracts and amplifies the stone's grandeur and magnificence. It also adds a hint of vintage and drama, creating a more impactful piece of jewelry.

There are three methods in designing a milgrain design.

Fusing

The earliest technique used in creating a milgrain design wherein each bead is individually fused with precision. A time-consuming procedure, requiring a highly skilled expert, creating a romantic flair.

Knurling

A technique using a knurling tool. A knurling tool is somewhat similar to a pizza knife or a rotary cutter used in sewing. The wheel is rolled on the edge of the ring, creating bumps engraved on the metal. The wheels are styled with either a square or an oval-shaped milgrain in different sizes.

3D Computer-Aided Design

The most modern and up-to-date method in jewelry designs. With the aid of 3D CAD, jewelers are able to incorporate a milgrain feature prior to the 3D printing of the mold or the jewelry itself. These are mainly for mass-produced rings and will not have the artistry that a knurling and fusing method gives.

Disadvantage

The main disadvantage of a milgrain design is cleaning as it provides more nook for water and dust to seep into. Accumulated oils and dirt reduce the sparkle a milgrain design should deliver. Therefore it needs regular cleaning using warm water, soap and a soft-bristled toothbrush. The design should also undergo restoration after a while, for its embossed feature has a tendency to look worn when rubbed on surfaces.

Oxidized / Patination

More commonly used on sterling silver as silver creates a fashionable black oxide giving a ring an antiquated appearance. Patination technique is used to accelerate the oxidation of metals, leaving black, red, or blue-green color. Some products used are silver blackener, green patina, powdered pumice and liver of sulfur.

Many factors are affecting the final color of the metal. These are the temperature of the solution and the metal, and the length of exposure. Subjecting the jewelry to high temperatures leads to richer and darker colors, while low temperatures result in light and pastel colored shade. A technique best suitable for copper-containing jewelry such as sterling silver, bronze and copper. Liver sulfur leaves purple, fold and straw shades with silver.

Oxidation is the last step in jewelry, powdered pumice is an excellent cleaner preparing the jewelry surface for patination. A clean and grease surface ensures a more rooted color for a longer-lasting color.

The cleaned jewelry is then dipped into the solution, sprayed on, or brushed. A number of dipping and rinsing of the jewelry is more advisable that coloring it up in one go. Paste wax is used to seal the oxidized surface inhibiting it from coming in contact with air. The more the oxidized portion is exposed to air, the faster the oxidation process, leading to rusting and corrosion.

It was highly unexpected that we now purposely oxidize jewelry for added appeal. Oxidation leads to tarnishing and corrosion. The purposely blackening of the jewelry is mainly caused by its sulfur content and not oxygen.

Disadvantage

The main advantage of oxidized jewelry is also its disadvantage. Everything wears down, and as we have said earlier, the black oxidized portion needs a sealant preventing further tarnishing. There will come a time when the adhesive thins and air exposure will continue the oxidation process.

Once again, choosing which type of polish wedding ring polish depends on your taste and lifestyle. The high polished ring is most popular for its easy maintenance and care, while other end-finish provide a more stylish and unique flair. Each has its advantage and disadvantages, so please choose carefully as a wedding ring (in general) must last a lifetime like the promises given during your wedding day. 

Native American Jewelry

When we say Native American jewelry, we picture personalized accessories fabricated by the United States' aboriginals. These are earrings, necklaces, rings, arm guards (ketohs), wampum, pins, and labrum studs (labrets). These pieces of jewelry represent their diverse culture and traditions, even after the influence of other countries. Materials used were of organic source and indigenous to their location. These are metals, plant fibers, gemstones, driftwoods, animal hide, shells, beads, bones, and teeth.

Native Americans have been making jewelry since the 8800BC, proven by the bone earring found in Fairbanks, Alaska. A 6000BC Shell bead was found in Nevada estimated to exist since 6000BCE. Shell beads were a significant part of Native American arts as well as trade. Other materials such as bones, tusks, teeth, and claws were likewise made into beads.

Native Americans

American Indians are commonly referred to as Native Americans. They are subdivided into 10 groups:

Arctic 

The Arctic region is a harsh place to live in, extremely cold, treeless, where polar bears and seals live with the Aleut and Inuit population.

The indigenous people of Alaska, Greenland, and Canada, were a small group of people, separate from one another. The Inuit's lives on the Northern portion while the Aleut settled on the southern part. The Inuit's live like nomads migrating across the icy desert. The Aleut's were more established as they lived along the shore. They live by hunting walrus, seals, whales, fish for some cod, salmon, and crabs.

Both speak Eskimo-Aleut language, live in dome-shaped houses, dog sleds, fishing boats, and animal skins as clothes.

Inuit Jewelry

Inuit jewelry was made from silver, copper, beads, amber, ivory, shells, turquoise, etc. Arctic animals like polar bears and whales are carved on antler and ivory used as pendants tired with an organic rope.

Dentalium

Tusk shells are seashells widely used by the Inuit's in southwest California. Alaskan dentalium is collected from the Northwestern Pacific region coastline of North America. Wearing a tusk shell jewelry is a symbol of wealth for plain Indians, adorned on women's capes, hair ornaments, and earrings. In Californian tribes, dentaliums are not an ordinary shell but a vital part of their culture and considered sacred wealth. Measured by the shell's length, a 2.25-inch tusk shell is of high quality. When strung together, a twelve-piece set is equal to the value of a redwood dugout.

Eskimo Wood Mask

Sold at a whopping 181,000USD, the mask is made from carved wood, showing a stylized animal appearance. Eskimo masks were worn at festivities and traditional dances. Regalia is used in performing rituals associated with hunting, honoring the spirits. The shaman will relay his vision to the carver, which in turn makes the vision a reality.

Polychrome Wood Mask – Bella Coola

With an estimated value of 150,000 to 120 000 USD, the mask was sold at 433,000USD. Designed with a hawk motif, the wooden mask is a combination of wood and hide dyed with red, white, black pigments.

Aleut Jewelry

The Aleut carving is unique per region. They likewise use walrus ivory and driftwood to make jewelry and artworks carving indigent animals and human forms. They were also famous basket weavers using false embroidery overlaying grass leaves, resulting in a glossy, plastic appearance. Aleut women use their sharp long thumbnail in weaving mats and baskets. Mask for ceremonies was carved from wood and colored using natural dyes. The Aleut pierce their nose, ears, and mouth to prevent evil spirits (khoughkh) from entering their body.

Sub-arctic

The location of the sub-arctic is muddy, piney woodland, and wet from Alaska to Canada. Tribes wore snowshoes, toboggans and travel using lightweight canoes. They live in small and transportable tents moving from one location to another due to the harsh environment.

Gwich'in / Kuchin 

The Gwich'in tribe were known for intricate beadwork and quilled porcupine embroidery. The term, when translated, means small people. Each village has its own dialects and expressions; however, the Gwich'in language is divided into eastern and western dialects. Forest-dwelling caribou plays a significant part in Gwich'in's creation; therefore, they rarely hunt them for food. Woodland caribous are also believed to be smarter and elusive, thus harder to catch.

Caribou is an ethnic figure for the Gwich'in community. They consider themselves as caribou people. Almost all of their things are from caribou, tent and clothes are of caribou hide, fur skins used as flooring and bedding, soaps were made from caribou fats and tree ash, and of course, they eat caribou meat.

Cree

The largest group from the first nation living in North America. Divided into eight groups established per dialect and region. Aside from being great hunters, Cree women are also known for their beautiful beadwork and functional clothes and accessories. The Cree was one of the nations that accept mixed marriages resulting in mixed bands. This resulted in different Cree groups such as swampy Cree, Woodland Cree, and others.

Cree Beaded Hood – James Bay

Sold at 16,250USD, the wool and silk hood decorated with glass beads and cotton thread is designed with a floral motif.

Cree Doll Cradle

The date of the doll cradle was based in the doll and cradle auction in Christie's in 1989. The doll and cradle were estimated to date back to the 1800s, for the cradle are characterized by the same elements. Woven quilt fabric panels cover the head protector and the back. A pair of thunderbird triangular cut circles are marked on top of the cradle with a plaited quill sewn over the cloth accentuated with pony beads and frills.

The fifth-largest Native American population living in Canada and the Midwestern portion of the United States of America. Known for their distinct birch bark canoes and scroll, and copper. Their name represents various meaning related to their identity. Cook or roast, referring to the technique used to make moccasin waterproof. The Ojibwa cures moccasin seams in the fire, which is also a torturing method used against their rivals. Keeper of records, the Ojibwa population used pictographs and pictorial writing called the Ojibwa writing system.

Ojibwa Hieroglyphs

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Ojibwa's writing system is related to the first nation group Mikmaq seen on the birch bark scroll from the grand medicine society (Midewiwin). The Ojibwas signed their treaty with the Americans using their totem (the writing believed to originate the totems and totem poles). These scrolls contain various information from rituals, songs, and medicinal recipes.

Belief

There are seven powerful shells according to Ojibwa history. These are the bullhead, Crane, duck, bear, moose, thunderbird, and the powerful spirit. These miigis were used in divination, 

The Ojibwas became friends with French traders, thereby gaining access to guns. Using these newly acquired tools, they were able to defeat their enemies, the Lakota, and the Fox tribe. The Ojibwa was a part of the alliance called the council l of three fires together with Anishinaabe and Potawatomi groups. Together they fought against the Iroquois at the same time the French invasion. Being a friend to the French, they fought alongside them against the British. The French retreated to their land, and the Ojibwa population was left with the Brits. Likewise, they fought together against the Americans. Like all other indigenous groups, the Ojibwa tribe were offered a treaty giving them bits of land to live in.

Northeast

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From North Carolina to the Mississippi River, The Northeastern folk was divided into two groups, the Iroquoian, who lived along the inland rivers and lakes. Algonquian speakers survived by farming corn, vegetable, and beans and fishing as they settled along the ocean.

Iroquois

A large alliance composed of six nations. The Tuscarora, Onondaga, Mohawks, Oneida, Cayuga, and Seneca group.  There are various stories on how these nations formed an alliance. One says it is because of corn crops, which are a staple food for the natives. Some say it is because of eth solar eclipse. One tale talks about a pair of men and a woman. The great peacemaker and mother of all nations. This brought about the great law of peace written on wampum belts. This made the Algonquian and the Iroquoian together, ending the feuds. The confederation was very liberal, according to the British. They were not allowed to raid within their territory and only raided their neighboring tribe extending their land.

It was the Revolutionary war that finally broke the alliance. The Tuscarora and the Oneida clan decided to side with the Americans while the reaming nations remained loyal to the British. Alas, the British lost, and a treaty was signed giving most of their land to the United States

Wampum

 

A type of white shell bead from a large sea snail called channeled whelk, while a purple and whitey beads are taken from round hard clam called quahog native to North Atlantic Ocean. Tubular in shape, formed by drilling small whelk shells and polished in grinding stones until it exhibits a smooth surface. The term wampum originated from a Massachusetts term wampumpeag translating to the white string of shell beads used as ceremonial gifts and recording critical and historical events. It was also a form of currency used on trades before the arrival of the colonials.

For the Iroquois, a string of wampum serves as a certificate of authority for official use worn by the clan mother and the tribe chief, passed on to their successor.

Narragansett tribes prefer teardrop-shaped beads while the Munsee group favors runtees (drilled circular shell)

Carved stone pendant dated back from one to four-hundred CE showing carved bird themes. Other popular charms are engraved shells and bear teeth inlaid with pearls. Bone, wood, or stone pendant with carved human faces serves as protective amulets.

Hair combs were made from moose antlers with engraved animals with human appearances such as monkeys and bears. 

Southeast

The southeastern lives in a humid environment with fertile lands where they farmed beans, squash, maize, and sunflower. They spoke the Muskogean language and were civilized groups of people.

Cherokee

People living in the mountains, people living in the cave, principal people, these all refer to the term Cherokee. Believed to have come from an Iroquoian lineage, they lived on the western portion of North Carolina. The Cherokee were known in the deerskin trade. The main reason that strengthens their relationship with the British. After the American war, they build what is now called the Cherokee Nation. An independent tribal administration recognized by the government.

Cherokee Basket

Sold for 3,438USD, the basket was identified as a 19^th-century basket from North Carolina. Made from woven white oak painted with green and red dyes.

Dan Townsend

A recognized artist with a Cherokee and Creel birthright. Famous for his shell, bone, jade, and glass carving, displaying traditional Native American designs. His works are more than a hundred dollars' worth showing beautifully carved gorget pendants.

Knokovtee Scott 

Considered a national treasure with a Cherokee ethnicity, Knokovtee Scott died in 2019.HE was famous for his skull in carving purple mussel shells.

Mussel shell Earring and Pendant Necklace by Knokovtee Scott

Available in Cisco gallery, this earring and pendant necklace set is worth 750USD. A set made from pink mussel shells, highlighting a concave gorget pendant intricately carved with a traditional four-sided square scroll representing the four wind of Earth. The charm is further enhanced with maroon acrylic paint. A cross symbol with sunrays is enclosed within the scroll representing the suns and ancestors. The lovely necklace is made up of two freshwater pearls and  42 pieces of round and cylindrical beads assembled alternately. Paired with a pair of polished disk shells attached to a fishhook earring.

Chickasaw and Choctaw

Considered one of the civilized tribes together with the Cherokee, Choctaw, creek, and Seminole. The warriors of the lower Mississippi. Historians believe that the Choctaw and Chickasaw came from one lineage that separated in the 17^th century. They believe that they came from the mounds of the ground. They worked for the British raiding lands and trading slaves with the British in exchange for guns. After the Revolutionary War, they fought with the Americans against other territories. Even though both tribes fought with the Americans, they signed after the treaty ceding all claims to their land.

Plains

The plains community lived on grasslands located between the Mississippi river and mountains. They were hunters and farmers that lived like nomads after the Spaniards came into their lands. They resided in teepees and portable tents made from bison hide and were known for their feathered headdresses.

Plains Jewelry

Indigenous people living on the Great Plains have been making beads since 8800BCE. A lump of engraved brown coal was found in Colorado. Shell beads from abalone, mussel, Olivella, and marginella shells were traded on the coast of California since 100CE.

Hair Pipes

 

Hair pipes are elongated beads well-loved by the American Indians of the Northwest and the Great Plains. These are part of the Native American ceremonial dress during social meetings called powwow arranged by indigenous groups in honor of their culture. Used in various accessories such as breastplates, chokers, earrings, and necklaces.

Cheyenne

The Cheyenne population spoke the Alonquinian language and Cheyenne language called Tsisinstsistots. Divided into two tribes, the Suhtai and the Tsitsistas, both tribes traveled together until they finally unite as one group in 1831 while maintaining separate camps. As eth plains are inhabited by a number of tribes, the Cheyenne group was pushed by the Lakota tribe from Northern Minnesota to the south and west, where they made an alliance with the Arapaho group. They were able to expand their territories from southern Montana to Kansas.  Together, the Cheyenne and Arapaho alliance warred against the Comanche, Kiowa, and the Apache alliance for two years. In 1840, the groups have made a new treaty enabling the Cheyenne to enter Texas to New Mexico. The Cheyenne were also successful in creating a pact with the Northern Lakota Sioux, giving entry to their former land, the black hills.

The Cheyenne were skilled warriors and horsemen. Warrior was seen as protectors, leaders, and providers. Their rank goes up with the number of brave acts they commit until he reaches the position of the war chief. The warriors are also divided into six groups: Swift fox, elk horn, crooked lance, shield, browsing men, contrary warrior, and dog group. The latter two societies are the most notable. The contrary warriors were famous for riding backward into battle, while the crazy dog society is known for their aggressive behavior and combat skills.

Dog Soldiers

 

The Dog Soldiers were initially part of the Cheyenne group before they became a separate division. The separation started when the war chief discovered that the Kiowa and Comanche had killed Cheyenne's bowstring men. He went to various Arapaho and Cheyenne camps to revenge the men's death. While drinking with his cousins, he was involved in a fight resulting in him being banned from joining a society. He was expelled as the chief of the dog warriors, and he and his family had to camp separately with the Cheyenne's. Upon revenge with the Kiowa, he manages to lead the dog society in a victorious battle.

His loyal warriors and relatives remained separate from the Cheyenne until the Masikota group joined them after being heavily affected by the plague. With this, he was able to join the Cheyenne nation sitting with the Masikota band. Other warriors joined them, later forming a group of warriors leading the fight against the whites. Their crew had gained respect from other bands as well.

The dog society was also responsible for breaking the matrilineal kinship, which instead of joining their wife's clan, he brought his wife back to his camp. They were regarded as the third group primarily due to increasing division within the groups.

Quillwork

 

Quillwork was a significant decorative art of the indigenous groups living in subarctic, northeastern, and northern plains. Women quilled various garments such as moccasins, teepees, cradleboards, and robes made from animal hides.

Plain quillworks display geometrical patterns of squares also seen on paintings. Circular patterns were utilized on men's shirts together with parallel designs located on the sleeves.

Porcupine quills are unique to the Northern region of America. These quillworks were initially done on tanned hides and later on to birch bark boxes sold to European Americans.

Hair drop

Worn by men either quilled or beaded attached to a 2-feet long strip of leather and or buffalo tail. Initially designed with porcupine quillwork, replaced by glass beads in the 19^th century. Feathers and silver adornments were used as well as German silver disks popular between 1835 to 1870. These discs consist of a mixture of copper, nickel, and zinc, simulating the appearance of silver. For the Piegan Blackfeet of the North American plains, hair plates represent wealth and are adorned with horsehair protecting the horse's owner.

Shoshone

The name translates to grass house people, while some call them the snake people. Originating from the great basin, the Shoshone tribe crossed the rocky mountain to settle on the Great Plains. They were pushed back by the Lakota, Cheyenne, and Blackfoot tribes until they joined the powerful Comanche. As the Americans continue to migrate near their territory, increasing tension, Northern Shoshone attacked the immigrants for food resulting in war. They allied with the Bannock tribe fighting together in both the snake and bannock war. In 1876, they changed sides and fought together with the Americans against the Lakota and Cheyenne.

Floral Beaded Armband

Currently Auctioned at Sotheby's, the pair of armband is from the Shoshone tribe of the Northern Plains shows a finely beaded hide accentuated with red petals, a blue stem and leaves, and a yellow core, set on a white beaded base. The pair of accessory has an estimated price of 800 to 1,200 USD.

Lakota Tribe

Also known as Teton Sioux, The Lakota tribe survived through hunting and gathering wild rice and growing corns. They were reasonably peaceful people that had the French called them friendly or allied. They lived in Minnesota to Dakota. Warring with neighboring tribes for land. They learned the horse culture through the Cheyenne, who they later pushed to the south and western portion of the plains. Because of the plague that decreased the number of powerful tribes living in Missouri, the Lakota tribe were able to cross the river, which helped them defeat and expel the Cheyenne living in black hills.

They were also said to be the first Native American who helped the Americans during the Arikara war. The Black Hills were sacred to the Lakota population, and they fought hard against mining. In 1868, a treaty was signed, freeing black hills from all white settlements. However, this was later nulled when gold was found, and they were attacked to gain access to the land. The Native Americans joined hands with the Cheyenne tribe, where war lasting until 1877. That same year, the Lakota signed a treaty giving black hills to the United States. 

Lakota War Shirt with Porcupine Quillwork

Only men who have shown great valor and sacrifice only award a war shirt. The shirt displays traditional porcupine quillwork patterns (talisman for protection), painted sections signifying the Earth and sky, and hair locks. The hair fringe represents the person's dedication towards his people.

Comanche

Dubbed as the most powerful nation among the Native American tribes. The group initially lived a nomadic lifestyle like the other Native Americans until their encounter with the Spaniards and the magnificent creature that made them the strongest nation, the horse. They learned and mastered breaking, training, riding, and trading them before their former rival, the Cheyenne. Unlike other nations, the Comanche did not have a single leader; they were made of different bands led by elders.

Far from their initial peaceful initial image, The Comanche lived only for war and expanding territories. They ride, hunt, eat, and ride again, honing their skills in battle. They were adaptive people able to quickly learn for their enemies, developing their war tactics. It was said that the primary hindrance why Spain and France were not able to take over North America was because of the powerful Comanche empire. They were able to quickly grow their land, having alliances or taking in former rivals. Dividing their warriors first in four directions to expand and protect their land. They were known as Comanche moon deriving from the image of the riding horses at night. They also practice patrilineal kinship.

Cradle Boards

 

Newborn Comanche are swaddled and placed in a cradleboard. This is to easily carry the baby on her back as she does her chores. Characterized by a flat board attached to a basket made from rawhide and leather strips, with a lace-up closure front. This is used for ten months when the baby is permitted to crawl. Make children were celebrated more than the females for it denotes an additional warrior in the family.

Comanche Bag

Delicate pots, weaving, wood and metal fabrication, and baskets are not relevant articles because of their lifestyle lack of knowledge. Instead, they maximize their primary prey, the buffalo, and created durable bags and pouches using their hide. They use dried buffalo dung as wood for the fire and the lining as a pot for stews and soups. Leathers were made into saddles, moccasins, and other garments.

Beaded Child Fringe Shirt

Sold at 59,375 USD, this Arapaho shirt is characterized by an open poncho made from tanned hide. Sewn with glass beadwork with a pair of diamond-shaped main design enclosing a cross mark at its center, flanked with a couple of four toothed prongs with a line of colorful butterfly motif at the center of the shirt and sleeves.

Southwest

The southwestern group inhabited Arizona to New Mexico. They lived an inactive life growing corn, beans, and squash and settled in towns constructed from stones and adobe with kivas (ceremonial house) built at the center of the village.  However, two groups, the Apache and Navajo tribe, lived a nomadic lifestyle and invaded their neighboring tribes for food. These two live in hogans (houses facing the east) made from mud and wood. 

Shell Gorgets

 

Carved shell pendants using the whorl of whelk shell, conch, or mussels. The pendant is mostly concave and circular in shape, with the interior polished and engraved. Some pieces are rectangular with rounded edges or mask-shape. The Guale tribe are known for their rattlesnake gogets.

Mask Gorgets

 

Mask gorgets are a rare find. An artifact estimated to date from 1500 to 1700 was found in Arkansas's Nodena site was characterized by drilled eyes and mouth with zigzag engravings on the cheeks.

The design engrave don gorgets have different interpretations that even historians have their own version. Rattlesnake gorgets found in young deceased individual tombs are associated with young age, fork-eye motif or eth zigzag lines are linked with the duck hawk or peregrine falcon denoting excellent hunting skills. In contrast, the medicine man is associated with the strength of life.

Cox Gorgets

 

Cox gorgets are engraved with woodpecker heads facing their left, set over a square scroll, with a sun center design. Woodpeckers were believed to extract illnesses from humans. Deduced as the four winds of Earth or the four stages of life. The rayed sun represents the holy fire and the ancestors. The design is thought to come from the Yuchi group depicting Yuchi's myth of the wind.
Yuchi people are called Tsoyaha or the children of the sun. They farmed maize, beans, and squash as that of other Indian tribes and hunted deer and elks. The town consists of a square ground with a sacred fire in the middle, huts, and a ball field. Family crest were panther, deer, wind, bear, and alligator, likewise following a matrilineal kinship.

Hopi

 

Previously dubbed as Moki by the Spaniards. The origin of the Hopi is unidentified; they believe that their ancestors came from kivas and travel to many places until they reached the pueblos. Some say that the Hopi people have the same origin as the pueblo clans. Hopi men farmed produce like squash, melons, and a variety of vegetables. They also built houses and wove garments and blankets. Women wove baskets,  mold pots, and took care of the children. They also fetched water and ground cornmeal. What is unique about Hopi Jewelry is that the engravings tell a story.

Kachina 

Katchina is a spirit held high by the Puebloans. Katchina rites are likewise practiced by other tribes such as the Zuni, Hopi, and Tewa. There are three aspects according to the katchina theory: Katchina dolls, katchina dancers, and supernatural beings. Wuya is a list of spiritual beings important to the Hopi people. Hopi katchina dolls are holy and used as ceremonial regalia, each accompanied by s religious meaning. Hopi katchinas sold are different from ceremonial dolls a carvers remove their spiritual meaning to cater to non-Hopi used for decorative purposes. Katchina dolls are only given to individuals who are respectful and responsible to care for the doll.

Hopi Kachina doll

with a final bid of 12,500USD, this female Katchina doll is made of cottonwood, cloth, brass pins with striped colored horns.  

Umtoinaqa Large Wood Katchina doll

Sold at 40,625 USD, a representation of Umtoinaqa, making thunder. Characterized by a pair of red moccasins, white kilt, green case mask, and a triangular mouth.

Charles Loloma 

A sought after modern Hopi jeweler using non-traditional materials like gold and gemstones. Initially a potter and a painter, his creations were not typical of Native American Jewelry. He used turquoise and corals only as accents, which were two of the most iconic trademark of Native American jewelry.

Vintage Coral Turquoise Wood Cuff by Charles Loloma

Sold at 6,875USD, this full cuff bracelet highlights an assembly of gemstones. Turquoise, ironwood, and tiger's eye set on a silver cuff bracelet.

Coral Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Cuff Silver Bracelet       

Sold with the final bid of 25,00USD at Sotheby's, this magnificent bracelet is made with rows of corals with lapis lazuli and turquoise accents. This was tagged as restricted species and cannot be internationally shipped for it contains materials listed as endangered species. 

Jet Coral Turquoise Hopi Bracelet

Auctioned in Sotheby's New York in 2014 with a final bid of 40 625. Another Charles Loloma Masterpiece is estimated to date from 1921 to 1991. Fabricated with a silver cuff base with asymmetrical cut pieces of turquoise, lapis lazuli, and ironwood set using the mosaic technique.

Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Rings

Made from a gold base displaying a traditional uneven cobblestone pattern comprising lapis lazuli, turquoise, and coral.

Gold Cobble Stone Hopi Buckle

A two-piece single tongue belt buckle made from gold with mosaic and cobbles stone setting of lapis lazuli, red corals, and turquoise. Sold at 37,500USD.

Silver Hopi Bolo

With a final bid of 5,313 USD, this silver bolo by Charles Loloma highlights a variety of materials such as ironwood, ivory, and turquoise, set on a rectangular-cut gold plate, fastened on a braided lanyard with a pair of spearhead-shaped aglets.

Turquoise Ironwood Coral Bolo by Charles Loloma

Sold at 9,375USD, the jewelry is made from a human-shaped silver, inlaid with lapis lazuli, coral, ironwood, and turquoise. Paired with a leather strap with a pair of small silver humanoid aglets.

Jesse Monongya Gold Pendant and Ring Set

Sold at 8,125usd, made by a Hopi artisan using unidentified Gold Karat. Highlighting a bear-shaped pendant with a jet inlay decorated with turquoise, coral, and mother of pearl. Paired with a landscape themed signet ring.

Zuni

Shiwi lived near the Zuni River, where they planted maize in small plots. Their number was small that grew in size in 12 century.

Zuni Pottery

Zuni pots were made by women for food and water storage, Symbols of their clan painted as a design and identity, Aside from household use; these were also sold for money. The women first give thanks to Mother Earth before creating the pot from a mixture of clay and water. After molding and scraping, a fine clay layer (slip) is added to the surface for added smoothness. Organic dyes were used to paint the vessel and then baked in kilns.

Zuni Fetishes

 

Zuni is known for their small animal carvings called Zuni fetishes suing stones, shells, or bones. Stone carvings were used in ceremonial events where it represents animals and Gods.

Here are some animals used as Zuni fetishes based on the six regions in Zuni beliefs. 

The yellow mountain lion represents the yellow mountain to the north, Blue colored black bears signify the blue mountain to the west, the red badger indicates the red mountain to the south, the white wolf represents the White Mountain to the west. A multicolored eagle denotes the sky, while a black shrew embodies that underground.

Zuni fetishes are sacred. When blessed by the shaman, the carving stays within the village used by the carver himself. Today, these are sold to collectors as Native American art.

Navajo  

One of the most celebrated Native American groups. Early men were hunters and gatherers following the migration of the animals. After they moved together with the Apache tribe in the southwestern portion of America, they shifted to a sedentary lifestyle and farmed lands together with the Pueblo Indians. The Hopi tribe joined them in later years due to drought. The Navajo people learned pottery, weaving, and painting. Dry sand painting and silver jewelry are part of Navajo's traditional art. They fabricated silver jewelry since the 19^th century, which they learned from Mexican silversmiths named Atsindi Sani. Atsindi was originally a blacksmith turned to silversmith after learning the art from the Spanish themselves.

Navajo jewelry is known for its silver base and large stone designs. Some of their unique pieces are Concho belts, squash blossom necklaces, and buttons. Due to the lack of quality silver, the Navajo jewelers' melted coins and pieces of silver tableware in creating silver jewelry. They used sand casting and soldering techniques in uniting two silver pieces. Three stones often used by the Navajo silversmiths are turquoise, corals, and opals, which are deemed sacred based on the belief that it is a gift from Mother Earth. Navajo Jewelry signifies the wealth of the wearer. The bigger and bulkier, the richer the wearer.

Squash Blossom necklaces

 

Squash Blossom necklaces are made of stone pomegranate flowers (a typical decoration for the Spaniards) on a necklace with a horseshoe pendant deemed by the Spaniards as a good luck charm. In other beliefs, the flower bud is based on squash flowers, which is typical produce farmed by the Native Americans. The name was said to derive from a type of bead used. The Naja or the horseshoe pendant serves as a protective talisman, which the Moors use to repel the evil eye. The pendant was initially designed with pure silver; in later years, turquoise and corals were added for aesthetics. For the Navajos, The crescent pendant represents the womb of a woman. When a single gem is suspended within the curve of the pendant, this denotes pregnancy. The necklace was a popular accessory in the 1970s as part of bohemian fashion.

Ketohs

 

Ketohs are arm guards or bow guards developed by the Navajo and the Hopi tribe. Commonly adorned with turquoise, bones, and other indigenous materials. Most ketohs are functional or used in ceremonies, exhibit a central design, and are tailored from a leather fabric. Likewise, following a matrilineal ancestry, with small and independent groups governs by an elected leader. 

Navajo Silver Belt

Three-piece Navajo belt with old leather straps. One belt highlights eight conchas, the second features seven conchas, and the last displays seven conchas with a turquoise accent. The set was sold with a final bid of 21,000USD.

Apache

Dubbed as the distant cousin of the Navajo tribe, the Apache people used to practice a nomadic lifestyle until they decided to settle in the southwest.  A Spaniard described them as dog nomads and plain dogs for their dogs used to carry their valuable. He said that the Apaches followed a cattle herd, eat raw meats, and drink the animal's blood. After the Spaniards halted trade between the Apache's pueblos and the Apache's bought horses and raided nearby settlements.

The Apache practices a sorority and levirate marriage, where the sibling of the deceased wife or husband is obliged to marry the widow of his or her sibling. The man avoids most of his wife's relatives and is not allowed to see his wife's female relatives.

Apache clothes are decorated with seed beads influenced by the plains. They use diagonal striped patterns using seed beads.

Great Basin

From the sierras of Nevada to the plateau of Columbia and Colorado, barren land of salt flats and salty ponds. They likewise live like nomads as they feed on seeds and nuts and hunted small animals like snakes. They dwell on wikiups made from poles, leaves, and shrubs. After colonization, They were given horses in which they used for hunting and raiding neighboring tribes. They also lost their land to the white skins after discovering that the Earth contains silver and gold.

Bannock  

The Bannock people were initially part of the Piute tribe. They branched out after acquiring horses and established a horse culture. Fished salmons for food and used its skin as carrying bags. They also made pots and utensils from the horns of sheep. After the introduction of glass beads, they shifted dyed geometric designs to beadwork.

Women wore dresses from deerskin while men wore breechcloth, buckskin shirts, and leggings decorated with beadworks and floral designs. They were known for skills in basket weaving and delicate beading.

California

A hospitable land that housed more than a hundred tribes estimated to include more than 300,000 people that speak different language. They were peaceful groups of people that lived as hunters and gatherers trading with other tribes. They lost their land as they were conquered by the Spanish conquistadors, and forced labor was mandated.

The Northwest Coast

From the Pacific coast to the northern region of northern California. A place rich in natural resources and exhibits a favorable environment. They fish for salmons, gather shellfish, and hunted seals, whales, and otters. They established permanent villages on the northwestern region of the Pacific, living in a hierarchy determined by how close a person to the village leader, then receiving gifts like blankets, animal hides, shells, and canoes.

Walrus tusk was primarily used for carving accessories until the discovery of the argillite mine. The stone was easier to engraved and thus replace bones and ivory. Russian fur traders later introduced colored Venetian glass became popular especially amber, red, and blue colors. Copper was initially used before the European people introduced silver and gold. Pieces of jewelry were made using the hammering technique engraved with heraldic symbols. Repousse techniques were later incorporated by the jewelers.

Tusk shells beads jewelry were typical among Nuu-cha-nuith group, while large abalone shells were worn by women of high status. 

Haida

Known for their skills in carvings and trade. Totem poles, decorated jewelry, and Chilkat weaving were truly unique to the Haida people.  

Totem poles

Totem poles were a symbol showing their heritage. These are founded in front of the house or on the post itself. A Haida carving made from large tree trunks of red cedar. The word translates to kinship group in the Algonquian language and is erected in honor of the ancestors, clan lineage, and cultural beliefs. The pole carving may include animals, plants, humans, and thunderbird. The meaning varies with the combination and the sequence. Some poles celebrate

Haida totem pole

Sold at 157,000USD, here is a large model totem pole from the Haida population. Characterized by a beautifully carved wood colored with red and black pigments accentuating a line of the totem with an eagle top.

Transformational mask 

Worn on ceremonies by the dancer to represent the connection with the spirits. Typically designed with an animal feature representing the soul of the ancestors of the wearer. The mask also represents reincarnation in the afterlife. With this said, each mask is personalized and designed for a person and is a sacred object.

Haida Wood Mask

A special mask sold at 634,600USD, made by Simeon Stilthda, a famous Haida craftsman during the mid 19^th century. The mask shows a beautiful female carved wooden mask with smiling eyes and mouth. Red floral paints decorate her youthful face with a Librium piercing.

Tlingit

The aboriginals people of the Northwest coast. The term Tlingit translates to people of the tides. Divided into two kinships, the raven and the eagle, subdivided into several in-groups. They followed a matrilineal type of kinship where the husband moves into the woman's family. The raven is believed to have brought man into Earth; a trickster by nature though favored by the creator and has given him the sun and the moon while the eagle or wolves are the hunters. Properties belong to the clan rather than individually. 

Chilkat weaving

 An old-fashioned weaving is done by the Native American living in the Northwestern portion of Alaska. Originating from the Chilkat tribe, the weaving highlights a wool fringe to sway with the dancers' movement. Intricate and unique, which can form a curvilinear pattern within the weave.

It may take a year for a blanket to finish due to its intricacy and difficulty. The base material varies from the bark of yellow cedar, goat's wool, or dog fur.

Jennie Thlunaut

Jennie was born in the Tlingit community; her mother was of the eagle moiety and her father from the frog moiety. She showed interest in weaving and basket making at a young age as her mother taught her the art of Chilkat weaving. She had an arranged marriage, was widowed, and remarried in 1922. Her second husband passed in 1952, and she was left to fend for her children. She sold some of her works to provide for her family. She was recognized by the Smithsonian Institutions in 1986, and her works were featured in various exhibitions.

Chilkat blanket by Jennie Thlunaut

Auctions at Sotheby's in 2013, the beautiful blanket was sold at 25,000USD. Made from a mountain goat's wool and fibers from cedar bark with black, yellow, and turquoise colors. The blanket shows totemic patterns with a long wool fringe along the bottom edge. 

Basket pendants

Basket weaving is an important art form for Native Americans. Basket pendants are literally small woven baskets used as pendants.

Polychrome Tlingit Wooden Mask

Realized at 277,000USD. The mask was made from a block of carved wood with an open mouth and eyes. In Tlingit's belief, masks were sources of supernatural powers. Mostly made with animal or spirits motif, the mask will give him the ability to see into the future, heal, and repel sorcery. Masks with no relation to nature are considered as shamanic art.

Labret

Labret at the space between the lip and the chin called labrum. Labrum piercing denotes one social status or gender for the Northwestern Indians. Labrets were later replaced by cranial deformation.

Gems Specific to Native American Jewelry

Corals

Corals are one of the oldest materials used in jewelry. They can survive from shallow to deep waters and house more than 25 percent of various fish species. The most sought after variety is the black, red corals, and stony corals. At present, factors such as water pollution, destructive fishing, and live coral harvesting are threats coral are facing that some species are listed and protected by the endangered species act.

Corals represent wealth and success for the Native Americans. The magnificent red color of coral signifies various meanings. Positive interpretations such power, happiness, beauty, strength, birth or dark version of war, blood, or violence. It is also a color used to represent a supernatural being for eth Zuni, the thunderbird. Corals and turquoise are seen as both from the water. One from the ocean and the second one form the sea. This signifies the union of the Earth and water.

Turquoise

 

The oldest gemstone used by the Native Americans in making jewelry. Slightly more challenging than glass, with colors varying from blue to green. The blue color signifies copper content, while the green shade represents iron impurities. The sleeping beauty excavation is one of the places that produce high-quality turquoise. The mine closed its turquoise production to concentrate on copper mining. To the rescue are the Kingsman mine and other smaller mines around the area. The highest quality of turquoise exhibits Robin's egg blue color, while the rarest is called lander blue spider web turquoise from Nevada. Turquoise has been deemed sacred and essential by the Aztecs, Egyptians, Asians, and of course, the Native Americans. Native Americans considers the Earth is alive. Turquoise embodies life on Earth and the sky. Some tribes believe that these blue stones fell from the sky and thus a gift from the heavens.

The stone is believed to bring prosperity and protection from evil. Warriors bring the stones to keep them from harm. Turquoises were also used in rituals as an offering to the Gods. Some believe that the stone contains healing powers and strength from the Gods.

Jet

 

A type of gemstone from wood subjected to extreme pressure. Mined in the San Juan basin in New Mexico and presently known as the Acoma jet.  

Silver Jewelry Technique

Hammering

Traditional Native American Jewelry was hammered. From the term itself, silver is hammered to flatten the surface and to enclose a stone.

Repousse

After hammering, comes the repousse technique. A system where portions of the jewelry are elevated or embossed. Originating from a French term meaning to push forward.  

Sand Casting Process

In the latter years, the sand casting was used to mold the silver base. A piece of metal jewelry is formed with the use of sand as a mold.

Old Pawn

Old paws are the most valued among Native American jewelry. It was in the 1800s when American Indians started fabricating and selling pieces of jewelry for cash. However, the components of jewelry that were personally crafted were of high value due to the intricacy and the quality. These are pawned at trading posts, and when not redeemed, they are considered dead pawn and were sold to tourists. The best way to know if you have authentic Native American jewelry is to have it assessed by an expert. If you have a good eye, you may want to consider the wear, quality, and design. The aboriginals initially used the hammering technique before they learned repousse and sand casting. The silver used were also of high quality. You may want to bring a magnet with you just to check if it has been plated with silver for, silver-plating usually contains nickel that is responsive to magnets. Also, not of the turquoise used. Some pieces are made from simulated glass replicating turquoise. These were done in the later years as turquoise became harder to mine.

Our takeaway from this article is that the Native Americans are deeply rooted in their culture and heritage. Everything they produce, from the shirt, pattern, dolls, and jewelry, is in honor of their culture, belief, and heritage. These are not just objects, but a part of their being.

A forecast of the upcoming styles and trends for the year 2021 has been released, which is somewhat linked to the year's chosen Pantone. Last December 9, 2020, the selected Pantone color of 2021 was revealed as Illuminating and ultimate gray. The shades yellow and gray, which translates to yellow-gold and silver in the jewelry world.

Gold and silver huggie and stud earring style continue to be the trend for men in 202,1 as with large statement jewelry for women. Large waist up jewelry was showcased by big brands on their fashion shows, highlighting chain jewelry pieces. Another theme that caught people's eyes was the enhanced lock and key theme shown on the runways.

Here is a list of the top earring styles and trends for men in 2021:

1. Stainless Steel Roman Numeral Colored Inlay Huggie Earring (3 Available Color)

Let the countdown begin as we celebrate a brand new year. Presenting a trendy pair of huggie earrings made from a hypoallergenic 316L stainless steel designed with easy to wear hinged claps. Styled with plated central inlay with silver engraved roman numerals and a bright flushed circular-cut cubic zirconia crystal. Get from HERE

2. Greek Key Pattern Engraved Stainless Stud Earring

The infinity key is a Greek version of the infinity sign with an interlocking square spiral. A mark of friendship and love. Here is a pair of skin-friendly and fashionable stainless stud earrings with a flat comfort fit backing. Styled with a flawlessly engraved Greek key pattern around a black coated circular center accent. Get from HERE

3. Black Plated Stainless Steel Medieval Cross Stud Earrings

Go for a punk Goth look with this lovely fade-resistant black stainless steel molded to a spunky medieval cross form. Equipped with a friction butterfly push back, giving a religious crusader kind of appeal. Perfect to go with your casual t-shirt and chain accessories. Get from HERE

4. Four Prong Princess Cut Colored Crystal Stainless Stud Earring (4 Available Color)

Mystery surrounds this gorgeous antiquated pair of 316 stainless stud earrings. Highlighting an excellently molded square frame giving emphasis to a glittering princess cut colored cubic zirconia secured by four claw-like prongs that looks totally passé. Get from HERE

5. Black Plated Stainless Steel Flat Stud Earrings (6 Available Sizes)

Be a pillar of strength like the color of these fashionable and ever-reliable black stainless steel stud earrings. Highlighting rust and scratch-resistant black plate surface, paired with a reliable butterfly push backing. Offered in six different diameter sizes. Get from HERE

6. Stainless Steel Screw Illusion Stud Earring for Men

Creep everyone with this illusion stud pair of earrings fabricated from black stainless steel. Feature a river or screw design giving the impression of a screwed ear. Lightweight, fun, and full of character. Get from HERE

7. Double Crystal Inlay Gold Plated Stainless Steel Huggie

Dazzle your friends and co-workers with this elegant gold-tone stainless steel huggie earring suitable for men and women. Showing a double row crystal paved accent set over a hand-polished golden surface built with a hinge and snap closure. Get from HERE

8. Gothic Dragon Claw Colored Zirconia Stainless Huggie Earring (3 Available Color)

BE as wise as a dragon and complete a dark and mysterious look with this one of a kind hinged huggie earring equipped with a reliable snap closure. Exquisitely molded from a 316L stainless steel highlighting dragon scales engraving emphasizing glittering, multifaceted, round cubic zirconia crystal. Get from HERE

9. 3D Plated Stainless Steel Skull Stud Earrings For Men (2 Available Color)

Embrace uncertainly of life with this great black-plated stainless steel stud earring with corrosion and fade resistant coat for long-lasting color and shine. Featuring a 3D miniature replica of a human skull complete with a durable butterfly push backing. Available in silver and black-tone. Get from HERE

10. Vintage Engraved Knocker Stainless Steel Hoop Dangle Earring

Knock them out with this unique stainless steel huggie earring styled with a circular pendant. Presenting one of a kind coffin-shape huggie engraved impeccably with a scrolling foliage pattern, highlighted by an oxidized black background, hand-polished to a mirror-like satin smooth finish. Get from HERE

11. Stainless Steel Skull Huggie Earring For Men

Exhibit the courageous and full-of like aura with this biker fashion skull earring. Beautifully created from a reliable and non-reactive 316L stainless alloy material finished with a high polish mirror-like surface. Featuring a laughing skull engraving, emphasized by a black coated base. Get from HERE

12. Plated Stainless Steel Punk Lock Dangle Huggie Earring (3 Available Color)

One of the upcoming trends this 2021 is the lock-themed jewelry representing a firm stand and lockdowns and licking away all the negativity. Highlighting a pair of hinged stainless steel huggie earrings, stylized by a lock-shaped pendant, offered in yellow gold, silver, and black. Get from HERE

13. Cross Patee Black Engraved Stainless Steel Stud Earring

The mark of Christianity and the order of Malta, a fashion statement giving a rebellious aura and punk rock appeal. Gorgeously fabricated from a high-quality 316L stainless steel, decorated with enamel-coated engraved cross patee, set over a lustrous and smooth flat disk stud, furnished with a butterfly ear backing. Get from HERE

14. Men's Gold & Black Lightning Flash Stainless Steel Stud Earring

Get a marvelous the Flash look with these stunning gold and black stud earrings with a sleeper comfort-fit ear backing. Highlighting a pair of sleek black stainless stud earrings accentuating a gold plated lightning bolt enclosed by a circle. Get from HERE

15. Men's Stainless Steel Greek Key Engraved Huggie Earring

Meander, the Greek key, likewise represents the four seasons and directions. Also commonly gifted as a symbol of eternity, like how a well-designed labyrinth can keep you inside forever. Presenting a high polished stainless steel hinged huggie, expertly engraved with a meander pattern. Get from HERE

16. 6PCS Gold Silver Crystal Stainless Steel Huggie Earring Set

Take home this elegant 6pc set of hinged huggie earrings, fabricated from a skin-friendly silver and gold plated 316L stainless alloy base. The set includes a pair of thin sleeper huggie embellished with two rows of sparkling white microcrystals. Another pair features a two-tone design with gold-tone borders, and finally, a full width hinged huggie with brushed silver stripes design. Get from HERE

17. Silver-Tone Herringbone Inlay Black Stainless Steel Huggie

The herringbone pattern represents an angler's success, a stitch commonly seen on an angler's sweater. Highlighting a pair of sleek and satin-smooth black-plated stainless steel hinged huggie. Stylized with a sparkling silver-tone herringbone pattern inlay. Get from HERE

18. Medieval Princess Cut Crystal Stainless Stud Earrings (4 Available Color)

Get this Georgian-inspired antique stud earring molded from a durable and hypoallergenic stainless steel. Highlighting a square frame styled with budded edges, emphasizing a princess-cut colored zirconia crystal. Get from HERE

19. Yin & Yang Wooden Stud Earrings (3 Available Color)

Go all-natural with these environment friendly Yin & Yang barbell earrings equipped with a flat screw backing. A pair of earrings that harness inner balance and peace. Available in natural wood, brown and black color. Get from HERE

20. 3D Illusion Skeleton Hand Black Stainless Stud Earring (3 Available Color)

Wow, everyone with a pair of fabulous 3D illusion stud earrings with a bead ball backing. Strut like a model as this unconventional pair of ear accessories highlights your delicate ear, which seemingly holds on to your earlobe. Offered in a fade-resistant black, gold, and silver-plated stainless steel for long-lasting wear. Get from HERE

21. Marble Effect Flat Stainless Stud Earring (6 Available Color)

Unknown to many people, marble is a spiritual healing stone giving strength, encouragement, and focus to the wearer. Fabricated from a robust and resistant stainless steel layered with a vibrantly colored speckled pattern. Get from HERE

22. Men's Silver Herringbone Inlay Plated Steel Huggie Earring (4 Available Color)

Choose from trendy colors of yellow-gold, silver, black and blue, hand-polished to a gleaming sheen. Designed from 316l stainless steel highlighting a central silver-tone inlay engraved with a herringbone pattern. Get from HERE

23. Non-Piercing Crystal Vintage Clip-on Stainless Steel Earring (2 Available Color)

We bring you a pair of stylish stainless steel clip-on cuff earrings created from durable stainless steel, engraved with scrolling filigree pattern and a white or black circular-cut cubic zirconia crystal, adding sparkle and mystic. Get from HERE

24. 8PC Circular Crystal Stud Stainless Steel Earrings

Are you running out of stud earrings to wear? Here is four pair set made from reliable and scratch-resistant stainless steel plated with black, silver, rose-gold, and yellow-gold color, designed with Roman numerals surrounding a brilliant white circular-cut cubic zirconia crystal center stone. Get from HERE

25. Natural Wood Flat Stud Wood Earrings (3 Available Color)

Show an outdoorsy and humble personality with this organic wooden stud earring, furnished with a hypoallergenic butterfly push backing. Choose from natural wood gloss, brown, or black tinted wood designed with a simple rounded disk. Get from HERE

26. 8PC Dual Tone Stainless Steel Huggie Earring Set For Men

We bring you four pairs of dual-tone stainless steel huggie, designed with a snap closure. Designed with a glossy silver-tone base accentuated with colored margins of silver, gold, black, and blue, perfect for any occasion. Get from HERE

27. Flat Wood Screw Back Stud Earring (3 Available Color)

Look like a badass with this pair of wooden dumbbell stud earring assembled with a comfort fit screw backing. Highlighting a smooth wooden surface, buffed and tinted in three colors. Get from HERE

28. Bolted Illusion Plated Stainless Steel Stud Earring (6 Available Color)

Hook everyone's attention with this amazing illusion stud earring ion-plated in six colors. Molded from durable stainless steel with giving a screwed on effect giving a rockin' punk appeal. A screw represents moving forward through hardships like how a screw drills through metals or wood. Get from HERE

29. 6PCS Ethnic Feather Dangle Huggie Earring Set

Be the leader you are and show a strong personality with a feather accessory that has been a symbol of authority and kingship. The set includes three pairs of hinged huggie earrings with a feather pendant. Molded with a gold, black, or silver-plated stainless steel, completed with a lustrous and smooth surface. Get from HERE

   30. Assorted Stainless Steel Stud Huggie Earring Set (2 Available Color)

Grab this once in a lifetime chance and take home a whole set consisting of various styles such as multifaceted circular to princess cut crystal-encrusted earrings, black or silver-plated stainless steel studs, and huggie earrings. Get from HERE

31. Tribal Pattern Stainless Steel Clip On Earring

Here is a remarkable stainless steel huggie deeply ingrained with culture as and one's heritage. Presenting a beautifully engraved tribal pattern set on a dark silver-tone base. A non-piercing clip-on earring for people who wants to try a pierced look. Get from HERE

32. Viking Snake Pattern V-Shape Stainless Steel Huggie Earring

Celebrate a new leaf with this snake engraved stainless steel huggie earring molded to a V-shaped design. Fabricated from a hypoallergenic and robust 316L stainless alloy with a self-healing property needing little to no maintenance. Get from HERE

33. Simulated Red Ruby Gothic Flower Stud Earring

Deep passion and nobility are seen on this glorious pair of stud earrings, made from premium-grade stainless steel. Highlighting a rose-shaped frame securing sparkling circular-cut simulated red ruby with four small red crystal encrusted on each edge. Get from HERE

34. Mythical Dragon Ball Claw Red Crystal Stainless Stud earring

Dragon balls are symbols of wisdom and spiritual enlightenment guarded by a mighty dragon. Highlighting a highly detailed representation of a dragon claw complete with scales and sharp talons. A red crystal ball is secured within the claw, adding a mysterious and magical flair. Get from HERE

35. Jaguar Head Simulated Red Ruby Crystal Stainless Steel Stud Earring

A jaguar signifies fierceness, power, and courage, three values that we need to survive life's challenges. We bring you a 3D stainless steel jaguar had stud earrings decorated with a circular red cubic zirconia crystal placed inside the mouth and a pair for the eyes. Get from HERE

36. Sci-fi Octopus Stainless Steel Cuff Earrings

Featuring a stainless steel octopus-shaped stainless steel stud earring. Octopuses are a brilliant animal that represents creativity and flexibility. It can maneuver, fit in small spaces, and camouflage itself from threats. Get from HERE

37. Biker Fashion Skull Drop Stainless Stud Earring (3 Available Color)

You are on fire like this artistic skull stainless steel stud earring. Highlighting a ghoulish skull pendant, suspended under a crystal-encrusted stud earring, furnished with a friction butterfly backing. Get from HERE

38. Winged Dragon Stainless Stud Earrings

Dragons are powerful mythical creatures that are commonly depicted as guardians or an evil entity. One thing they share is that dragons are powerful creatures that can do people immense good or destruction. We bring you a high polished stainless steel stud earring molded into a flying dragon form. Get from HERE

39. 6Pcs Stainless Steel Medieval Roman Style Cuff Earring Set

Gothic is the only word that can describe this three-pair set of non-piercing cuff earrings. Highlighting an extremely detailed pair of cuff including a dragon claw, a Roman studded shield pattern, and a scrolling foliage design giving an authentic vintage bravado. Get from HERE

40. 6Pcs Bezel Set Princess Cut Crystal Stainless Steel Stud Earring

Here is another vintage-inspired stainless steel stud earring suitable for men and women. Highlighting a princess-cut colored cubic zirconia crystal encrusted within a square-shaped frame decorated with sparkling microcrystals. Get from HERE

41. Sterling Silver Talon Stud Earrings

Go for a tribal-inspired swagger with these marvelously molded 316L stainless steel stud earrings. Highlighting a sharp talon with decorative hollow accents. Lustrously polished with a mirror-like and satin-smooth surface, completed with a bullet stopper backing. Get from HERE

42. Tribal Pattern Sterling Silver Black Stud Earrings

Here is a pair of filigree engraved stud earrings made from 925 sterling steel style with an archaic blacked oxidized silver flair. Completed with a robust silver barrel nut for comfortable wear. Filigree represents a delicate and patient personality shown by the intricacy and precision needed to create a filigree designed jewelry Get from HERE

43. Mythical Heart Skull Crystal Sterling Silver Stud Earrings

I am not afraid of death, and I embrace every minute of life I have. We give you a wondrously molded sterling silver stud earring emphasizing a 3D skull designed with a heart filigree design and a pair of brilliant red microcrystals. Get from HERE

44. Freedom Bird Sterling Silver Stud Earrings (2 Available Set)

Freedom from negativity, freedom from anxiety, and freedom from this pandemic. Keep a positive mindset with this symbolic flying bird made from authentic 925 sterling silver, completed with a high polish and smooth surface. Get from HERE

45. Cowboy Hat Skull Sterling Silver Stud Earrings

We give you a pair of 3D Mexican or cowboy skull stud earrings, fashioned from 925 sterling silver. A pair of earrings full of personality and pizzazz. Get from HERE

46. Ethnic Feather & Eagle Sterling Silver Huggie Earrings (2 Available Set)

Wise as a chief and as sharp as an eagle, lay your eyes in this ethnic sterling silver huggie available in single or in pair. Features a feather molded huggie completed with an eagle charm design, suitable for a casual daily accessory and themed occasions. Get from HERE

47. Latin Cross Sterling Silver Huggie Earrings (2 Available Color)

Bring your faith upfront and inspire others, giving hope as well as spreading the love of God. Highlighting an extraordinarily smooth and lustrous 925 sterling silver huggie earring styled with a black enamel coated cross design. Get from HERE

48. Stainless Steel Wolf Stud Earrings

Be fierce and brave like the wolf and protect your family and friends as the wolves do. Presenting a 3-dimensional wolf head stud earring, fabricated from 316L stainless alloy. Completed with a glossy surface and a robust butterfly backing. Get from HERE

49. Crystal Ball Snake Head Stainless Steel Stud Earrings (2 Available Color)

Grab this nasty looking stainless steel snakehead three-dimensional stud earring perfect for Goth events and an instant wardrobe upgrade. Highlighting a vicious snake feature, complete with well-defined scales, fierce eyes, and a black or blue crystal ball placed inside its fanged mouth. Get from HERE

Pantone

In the fashion industry, the announcement of the Pantone color of the year has been the most awaited reveal for the fashionistas, where almost everything revolves. As various apparel, mass-produced in line with the chosen Pantone, it is vital to keep up with what type of jewelry will blend and accentuate the trend.

The Pantone for 2021 was announced last December 9, the shade illuminating yellow, 17-5104 to be exact and ultimate gray with a Pantone number of 13-0647 was chosen with a symbolic meaning. It is the first time that two colors were selected for a year. This is in light of the pandemic where everyone, no matter the status, race, and location were affected. The chosen shades denotes strength and hopefulness. The colors are uplifting and enduring, two things that we need to overcome the uncertainty we see in 2021.

Color Pick Process

The executive director of the company selects the Pantone of the year. He said that he looks for colors that can be used more broadly. Their yearly color of choice is used not only in apparel but also in the cosmetic industry. The chosen color also has a profound underlying meaning. As we have mentioned, this year was a symbol of hope and strength. The 2020s color represents the shade of dusk. The color was defined as a color of anticipation of what will happen next, and boy, what a whirlwind experience it was! 

Yellow

The Yellow comparable to yellow gold in jewelry is a sparkling and bright shade representing the sun. Radiant and gleaming, giving warmth, light, and food for the plants. It brightens the day, signaling a lively day full of happiness and positivity.

Gray

A solid shade that blends well with other shades and can stand alone on its own. This represents a resilient and stable character that we all have proven to have this year.

Why gold and silver

Gold

Gold has been a figure of splendor and sparkle that ever since the ancient time; it was linked to the sun. A versatile precious metal, when alloyed with other metals, produces an array of shades while maintaining it glorious golden luster and appeal. Gold is comparable to us humans in a way that we are each other's source of light. Each of us is precious in our own right that we shall continue to shine even when covered with mud. We just need to wash all the negativity away, for deep inside, we are still as precious and will sparkle like gold.

Silver

If gold is associated with the sun, silver, on the other hand, is linked to the moon. Silver represents strength and focus, a precious metal also associated with wisdom, positivity, and mystery. Silver hair is another term for old people with white hair. This may be the root of silver as a mark of wisdom. We have proven that we are strong, especially when we unite as one. Silver is not a perfect metal as among the precious metal, it is the only one prone to oxidation and corrosion. However, silver jewelry was once more valued among them, and even as of now, silver in sterling form remains a sought after jewelry. What is unique about silver is that it is the spirituality it is linked to. Dubbed as a mirror to one's soul and believed to be a purifying metal absorbing negative energy from the body as it supplies positive energy in return.

Earrings for Men

Silver is much preferred by men when it comes to jewelry for its understated glam. Silver studs and huggie earrings easygoing character appeals to the younger generation.

Gold earrings are the go-to choice for a more elegant adult. Gold is really the metal if you want to add a hint of luxury.

Now a gold and silver jewelry? Now that is perfection! The combination of color heightens it versatility that you would not need other forms of earrings. It gives this sleek and chic casual yet sophisticated appeal.

Let us say ta-ta and thankyou to 2020 that has made us more resilient and shocked us to the reality of the crucial factors in life. Let us greet 2021 with a warm hug and fervent prayers that we may continue to surpass life's challenges with a positive outlook and mindset. The best way to lift up our and other people's spirits is by looking fabulous, giving an aura of normalcy, which will inspire others. Again, let us celebrate life, a new day, a new year, and new opportunities! Let us welcome 2021!

There is always a profound meaning behind symbolic bracelets. Most commonly used as a symbol of deep affection and promise. The use of marks goes far back in ancient years before we have discovered letters and language. We have used animals, cosmic forms, and nature to communicate with one another.  The most famous would be the Egyptian hieroglyphics and the Incan civilization, as they use images to etch their history in walls.  The native Americans use animals as family crests representing their legacy and bloodline. Zodiacs represent the time frame of our birth and the personality that comes with it. Endless representation is now used on symbolic bracelets perfect for gifting individuals close to our hearts like family members, friends, and lovers. Some symbolic bracelets represent a religious aspect of one person. As these symbolic bracelets (with meanings) are a fashion accessory, it is also a way to display our style, be it chis, rock, punk, or Goth.

Here are 70+ symbolic bracelets (with meaning) we have prepared for you, the perfect gift ideas this holiday season!

1. Black Rubber Lord's Prayer Cross Bracelet

Here is a religious bracelet for men of faith. Assembled with a hypoallergenic rubber bracelet and styled with a pair of white stitching, highlighting a lustrous steel connector and a black-plated steel plate. Engraved on the metal plate are the words of the Lord's Prayer encircling the Christian Cross. Also known as our father, used by Jesus Christ in teaching his followers to pray, as stated in the new testaments. The prayer encompasses all aspects of life, from we ask for nourishment to asking for forgiveness and giving praise to the Lord God. Get from HERE

2. Blue Plated Cross Steel Rubber Bracelet

Show-off your Christian belief with this remarkable Christiaan Cross Bracelet signifying your Christian faith. Durably made from a premium grade rubber equipped with a reliable fold-over safety clasp. It highlights a Glossy stainless steel cross carving set over a blue plated steel backdrop. The Christian cross represents the sacrifice of Christ to save us all from our sins. Get from HERE

3. Silver & Black Stainless Steel Biker Chain Bracelet

Here is a manly bracelet knows as the biker chain as it replicated the aesthetics chains used on motorbikes. Thick and heavy, impeccably fashioned from a hypoallergenic and durable 316L stainless steel alloy. Highlighting a stylish oxidized black effect giving an authentic greased chain flair. See the bracelets detailed roller feature completed with a chic bangle clasp. The biker chain represents a courageous and adventurous character rooted in the biker nation, which popularized a carefree and on the road lifestyle. Get from HERE

4. Vintage Cross Buckle Curb Chain Stainless Steel Bracelet

You would love the medieval flair of this chic and stylish religious Cross representing a proud and robust devotion to Christ. The Cross represents a deep Christian or Catholic faith and a famous symbol in Goth fashion. Highlighting a primitive cross styled with a leaf-like texture embossed on a Greek cross. Enhanced by a barbed and margin, giving a punk and Goth fashion appeal further emphasized by a large and thick curb chain with a robust lobster claw hook. Beautifully made from a corrosion and rust-resistant stainless steel finished off with a smooth and mirror-like gloss surface. Get from HERE

5. 3D Cobra Stainless Steel Curb Bracelet For Men

Be captured by the majestic and fearsome king cobra's beauty representing wisdom, power, and transformation. Highlighting a 3D coiled cobra poised to strike. See the incredible serpent detail outlined by the black coat. Assembled with a  robust and thick curb chain, secured by a heavy-duty lobster claw hook, all made from a high-grade 316L stainless steel material. The cobra is seen as a protector, particularly in Ancient Egypt. The goddess Wadjet was a typical pharaoh diadem signifying their reign. Characterized by a rearing king cobra known as a uraeus. Get from HERE

6. Lava Crystal Beads Simulated Black Tourmaline Elastic Bracelet (5 Available Set)

If you advocate in natural healing, please check this fabulous lava bead and gemstone bracelet with healing power. The lava beads' porous surface serves as a vessel for aromatic oils to increase Zen and has a therapeutic effect on humans. Fashionably made from an assembly of high-end lava beads and simulated gems like tiger's eye, turquoise, and black tourmaline. Lava beads are believed to be an excellent material to connect us to mother earth. A grounding stone to garner the healing power from nature itself. Get from HERE

     7. Protective Good Fortune Bixie Wood Bead Bracelet

Marvel at the beauty of this gorgeous bead bracelet made from glossy natural wooden beads simulating a tiger's eye look. Highlighting a stylized Pixu charm believed to bring protection in Feng Sui belief. Pixu is a hybrid of a Chinese dragon and a lion with wings also used as a wealth charm. It draws earth from all four directions and is a supportive charm for zodiacs experiencing a bad year due to their animal signs' incompatibility.  Bixie is a female Pixu identified with her antlers. She acts mainly for protection while her male counterpart Tian lu, is in charge of gathering wealth. Get from HERE

8. Three Stone Simulated Blue Quartz Sterling Silver Bracelet

Blue quartz represents a creative individual skilled in communicating with others. Featuring a stylish bracelet made from 925 sterling silver highlighting three brilliantly cut light blue crystals and a pair of clear round stones. Assembled with a trendy Venetian chain with an adjustable bead clasp. Blue crystals are believed to have an antiseptic property used by naturalistic healers. Recommended for individuals with a problem in communicating their thoughts and feelings supporting the throat chakra. A supportive stone for people with thyroid problems and common colds. Get from HERE

9. Large Box Chain Silver & Black Bead Inlay Sterling Silver Bracelet

Display a punk and youthful personality with this unique chain bracelet made from heavy-duty and stylish sterling silver. Characterized by a sequence of large square chains, styled with a beaded inlay accentuated by a black oxidized silver accent. Completed with an easy to wear S-hook clasp. The chain represents interconnected lives and strength. It means the phrase stronger in numbers as the number of links increases, so does its power and clout. Get from HERE

10. Vintage Bronze Mary Cross Sterling Silver Bangle

Display your devotion to the Virgin Mary, who was the chosen vessel to bring our savior Jesus Christ to Earth. Featuring a full-width open-ended cuff band engraved with the words mondo portable, bringing the holy to the world. The bracelet highlights a mother Mary charm, a Christian Cross, and the INRI mark (Jesus of Nazarene). The letter INRI was placed on top of Christ's head during his crucifixion as he was sentenced to death due to his claim of being the king of Jews, which was taken as an insult by the reigning king Pontius Pilates. Get from HERE

11. Silver & Black Four Guardian Dragon Silver Bangle

Representing the four Chinese lucky beasts from the four directions of North, south, east, and west. Highlighting a traditionally styled bangle made from an authentic 999 silver material supported by an S999 mark seen inside the bangle's shank. Engraved with the four beast and Chinese patterns on a black backdrop, hand-polished with a glossy finish. The four creatures are seen the north's black tortoise, the east's azure dragon, the west's white tiger, and the south's vermilion bird. They also form the year's seasons and fire, water, earth, wood, and metal elements. Get from HERE

12. Sterling Silver Dome Tao Tie Engraved Bangle 

You would definitely marvel at the intricate design of this fantastic Chinese-inspired tao tie bangle. Highlighting a beautifully engraved tao tie motif emphasized by the gold plated eye feature. Exquisitely fashioned from 925 sterling silver giving an authentic vintage feel. The taotie was a pattern typically seen on sizeable Chinese cauldron used for religious purposes. The creature was dubbed as a glutton that loves to eat and drink. It serves as a caution for people to stay away from the love of earthy things. Get from HERE

13. Gold & Silver Plume Cross Sterling Silver Chain Bracelet

Take this gorgeous plume feather charm bracelet impeccably designed from sterling silver. Highlighting a long feather charm with a gold plated short leaf-like design. A cross charm serves as a closure connected to a thick cable chain, secured with a heavy-duty crab claw clasp. Feather charms represent power seen on the chief and head of clans. It goes way back to ancient times from all races where feathers, incredibly long and tall ones, are exclusively used by the tribe's leader. This roots from how a bird flies high up in the sky, overseeing men and the vast lands. Get from HERE

14. Sterling Silver Skull Link Bracelet

Are you looking to add some eerie Goth fashion into your wardrobe? Grab this stunning skull chain bracelet styled with a sequence of 3D skull links, secured by a stylish bar and ring toggle. Goth fashion represents a mysterious and confident personality, a fashion style commonly mistaken as evil and a Satanist. However, it is a mark of independence and a stand against the preconceived standards set by men. Stand against what is seen as beautiful and racism. We are all created equal with different blessed with different ability and beauty. Get from HERE

15. Adjustable Sterling Silver Plume Black Rope Bracelet (2 Available Color)

Make way for this stylish and chic rope cord bracelet with a Native American influence. Featuring a long feather charm with a wheel-like and feature molded from sterling silver. Completed with a robust and lightweight black cord built assembled with an adjustable knot for casual daily chic. A charm that denotes a free-spirited and confident individual who loves to travel and explore the limitless possibilities in life. Born as a leader with a strong sense of honor and purpose. Get from HERE

16. Gold & Silver Free Masonry Cross Chain Sterling Silver Bracelet

We give you a bracelet that represents the Freemasons. Features a square and compass logo set on a gold-tone all Seeing Eye medallion. Equipped with a bulky and thick curb chain with small cross symbol engravings. Secured by a floral engraved automatic lock made impressively fashioned from 925 sterling silver. The freemason square and compass mark represent the core belief of fellowship. Judgment, stability, and balance. The eye of providence represents the watchful eye of God, which reminds us that no work is concealed as God continues to oversee everything, and though we may hide our work from others, we can never hide from the gaze of God. Get from HERE

17. Twist Chain Curly Filigree Sterling Silver

Exhibit a Greek vibe with this lovely twist link bracelet highlighting curly filigree engravings. Sleekly fashioned from 925 sterling silver secured by a tube clasp. Its intricate design is a mark of high status and artistry. A perfectionist in nature and a lover of beauty and style. The filigree design originated from Mesopotamia during the 15^th century. The motif represents patience and skills, for it takes a master artisan to create a filigree piece requiring a considerable amount of patience. Get from HERE

18. 3D Chinese Dragon Scale Sterling Silver Link Bracelet

Represent your animal sign with this dragon zodiac bracelet molded from sterling silver. Highlighting a chain of Asian dragon features from its beaded head, scaled serpent body tail. Designed with a pair of red-cut crystals for the eye, complete with a slip-on hook clasp. The dragon zodiac represents honor, luck, nobility, and success. They are brilliant and confident people who are born leaders driven by ambition. On the other hand, they are aggressive and easily affected by criticism. Somewhat arrogant influenced by their high self-assurance and dominant personality. Get from HERE

19. Rose Flower Engraved Silver Bangle

Here is a fashionable gift for you. Characterized by a 999-grade silver open-end bangle, designed with a hand offering a rose flower central accent. Exquisite floral engravings are seen on the inner portion of the shank accentuated by the oxidized black shadows. The rose represents various meanings depending on the color and number. A single rose signifies love at first sight. Two for deep love, three for I love you, and nine for eternal love. Red indicates romantic love, pink for joy and gratitude, orange for passion, and white for innocence. Get from HERE

20. Sterling Silver Roller Chain Biker Bracelet

Rock this classic bile chain bracelet to emphasize your manly and tough character. Featuring a sterling silver roller chain bracelet, hand-polished to a lustrous sheen. Equipped with a robust fold-over clasp suitable for both casual and semi-formal attire. The biker chain is linked to a rebellious character. An explorer who embraces thrills and excitement. They are bold and daring people who love mountain climbing and extreme sports. Goal-oriented and highly driven, making them a great leader. Get from HERE

21. Colored Chakra Bead Elastic Bracelet (6 Available Set)