The term gauge, pronounced ‘’GAYj’’ refers to the thickness of body jewelry. It means how wide a post’s shaft is instead of how long. How big of a piercing hole that is needed to accommodate a piece of jewelry is usually what is at play. Gauge is abridged ‘g.’ Note: As you will later learn …
Decoding December Birthstones
Those born in December have the choice of 3 different birthstones – turquoise, zircon, and tanzanite. Their color is similar but in dissimilar hues. From the multicolored variations of zircon to the concentrated green and blue of turquoise to tanzanite’s bluish-purple, all December birthstone enthusiasts are catered for in terms of color. If blue is …
June Birthstone: All About Celebrations
June is synonymous with celebrations – birthdays, graduations, anniversaries or weddings. There is no better way to celebrate these occasions than with a June birthstone. If you were born in June, you are lucky to choose from three gorgeous birthstones. – pearl, moonstone and alexandrite. Until 2016, June birthstones were only two – moonstone and …
Tree of Life Doesn’t Always Mean Good?
Throughout history, the concept Tree of Life has been used in a spiritual and religious context; it even has deep roots in various mythologies. In order to talk about whether it’s good or bad we first need to understand the symbol and its meaning. While it has various meanings in cultures and religions, the crux …
A Guide of Blue Gemstones You Can Actually Buy
Blue is perhaps the most popular gemstone color used in Jewelry. From the rarest blue diamonds to common blue chalcedony, there are hundreds of blue gemstones to select from. From a psychological point of view, the color blue is associated with calmness, gravity, power, knowledge, stability and depth. It also symbolizes truth, faith, trust and …
July Birthstone: Ruby
Sultry, elegant rubies are the main July birthstone. Fiery and elegant, the rich red of rubies has its own unique charm. But, July’s an interesting one: there are two Zodiac signs that fall over this month of the year. The Cancer and Leo signs share this month; some people associate these two different signs with …
Is Rhodium Plating Harmful to Jewelry
Have you ever heard of rhodium plating? The process of plating a piece of jewelry doesn’t only alter the look of the piece, but can also change how strong and durable the jewelry is. If you want your jewelry to last longer and stay in good condition, getting it rhodium plated might be worth considering. …
Popular 20 Types of Bracelet: Find Your Style
Are you thinking of purchasing a new bracelet but aren’t sure which style is for you? With more than twenty different styles of bracelet to choose from, it’s not hard to see why the choice is hard. In this article we’ll take a look at the history of bracelets around the world and reasons for …