Amber
Amber is a gemstone which has been sought after and revered since ancient times. As well as being desired for its beauty, it was valued as a talisman and protector against various illnesses. Amber was formed tens of millions of years ago from the resin of prehistoric trees. The coastal areas around the Baltic sea are the [...] Wholesale Silver Rings
What woman is content with only a few rings to occupy her jewelry box? Silver rings have held a hot spot in fashion for many years. Like any other accessory, rings change with seasons, certain outfits, or even moods. As a staple in any accessory repertoire, many women are constantly shopping around for jewelry box [...] Cultured and Natural Pearls
Can experts easily tell the difference between a cultured pearl and a natural pearl? Without X-rays, it is nearly impossible to distinguish between cultured and naturally occurring pearls. When cultured pearls were first introduced to the marketplace in the early 1900s, dealers tried to discredit the gems as simulations. Kokichi Mikimoto, the first commercial producer of [...] Jewelry - Sites to See, Part 1
www.lapidaryjournal.com - Lapidary Journal was the first gem and jewelry-making magazine in the world, dedicated to gems, jewelry arts, beads, minerals and more. This is an indispensable site for jewelry, gem, bead, and fossil devotees. www.gemstone.org - The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) has produced an excellent, informative site, compiling articles from various sources, advice on [...] Jewelry Associations and Jewelry Organizations
Part I http://www.jic.org - Jewelry Information Center (JIC) - the source for consumer information on fine jewelry. http://www.gia.edu - Gemological Institute of America (GIA) - is the world’s foremost authority in gemology, diamond grading, jewelry education, gemology research, diamond and gemstone grading reports and laboratory services. http://www.nationaljeweler.com - National Jeweler Network - current affairs and trends affecting the [...] |
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