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Gifts To Give Away On Friendship Day

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People have been celebrating friendship day since 1935. This celebration was started in India, Bangladesh and Malaysia many years ago and through social media it’s getting popular all around the World. On the day friends wish good luck to each other and celebrate the good times and the bad times. What are you planning to give your friends? Silver jewellery is a good gift idea to give away to your friends. Many people wear jewellery all around the World so it is a popular choice amongst many.

 

Although it is celebrated more in South Asian countries, friendship day is slowly starting to get popular in UK and US. On few websites there were rumours about US congress proclaiming that friendship day would be celebrated on first Sunday of August. But that hasn’t been proven yet. Even though it’s not official there are lots of people who celebrate this day with their friends.

 

So what would be an ideal gift to give your friend?

 

To give to your friend there are many things you can use as a gift. Some give away clothes, jewellery, handbags, shoes and some take them on a nice meal. For women jewelleries such as silver necklaces, silver brooches and silver rings would be ideal gifts. Where as you can get silver bracelets and cufflinks for men. Though it also depends on what they like and don’t like. If some of your friends are not a fan of jewellery then you can always get them something else.

 

For example, if one of your friends has an interest in photography then giving a camera as a gift would be a good idea. Or you can get a stylish pen for someone who has an interest in writing or drawing. So your initiative can come in handy in these situations.

 

This is another excuse to have a good time with your friends so why not start celebrating this August if you haven’t done so previously.

The Best Earrings Out Today

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Every girl loves a new piece of jewellery but with this season favouring the chandelier earrings we felt it was time to get our detective jackets out to see what they were all about. But with so many options we are often spoilt by choice. Because of this near impossible task we have put together a list of ours here at StyleJunkee top 10 pair of earrings for this summer. For the best range in chandelier earrings which seem to be the summer faves then we recommend House of Fraser for the best selection. But if the more discreet earring is more to your style preference then the simple pearl stud always goes well with anything and we found that Marks and Spencer and New Look had the best. A strong contender here in the office was the drop earring which can be worn with pretty much any outfit. And whilst on our hunt for the ultimate drop earrings we were pleasantly surprised by the huge collection available with many favourites from Coast Evans or BHS. The Blackberry Flower hoop earrings from Cath Kidston are a must for casual day as they effortlessly improve outfits. So even if they seem a little too casual for what you are after we want you to know that these gems help to select colour out of a plain outfit. Under the hoop earring umbrella there are many styles and types that can take your fancy but a pair of classic hoop earrings which are not too big or thick either in silver gold or white gold add a hint of femininity at an unnoticeable level which is why we recommend H Samuel for a big selection. And because we are still mesmerized by the chandelier earring we have rounded this up with a few of our favourites From John Lewis. And so whether you are after a subtle gold pair or a vibrant red pair we recommend John Lewis. So whatever pair you fancy check out StyleJunkee for more details.

 

Bracelet Charms – Created By Prehistoric Man

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The wearing of bracelet charms perhaps begun as a form of antalismanto ward off bad luckand spirits.

Early bracelet charms came from early man, they would make jewellery from clay, animal bones and shells. This carried on for the next few thousand years;

 

  • 75,000 years ago in Africa, people would use shells to decorate themselves
  • Some 30,000 years ago in Germany, men would carve mammoth tusks into shapes and wear them
  • Egypt at around the same time, charms were used as symbols of religion and considered lucky
  • In Roman times christian’s used to carry a fish shaped charm to prove their faith and Jewish scholars would wear tiny charm lockets around their necks containing passages from their scriptures
  • Knights in Medieval times believed charms protected them in battle
  • Charms represented the origin of a family and their religion

 

England’s Queen Victoria began another trend, the Queen wore charms as a fashion. This trend then began to run through the British and European noble classes and soon after this, World War Two soldiers would bring charms back to their sweethearts from war.

 

Much, much later, in the 1950s American teenagers also made the wearing of charms fashionable by wearing charms based on events in their lives, things such as; christening, the birth of a baby and birthdays.

 

Over recent years, charms and charm bracelets have become popular with the fashionable crowd, a demand for vintage charmson-linehas driven up the prices and increasing their demand.. this is good for charm lovers and bad for those who cannot afford, their charms.

You can find a number of beautiful charms at Yourchamilia.com these charms are made from Murano glass, Silver and gold and go with any outfit and fashion. Many of these charms are handmade in Italy and are finished to the highest quality.

 

 

What Jewellery You Should Be Wearing This Summer

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It’s that time again when the summer months are nearly upon us and our summer wardrobes are starting to move from the spare cupboard. Yes we will course pull out the old summer classics, skirts, summer dresses but don’t forget to update your accessories? Summer is the time of the year when people head off on holiday and enjoy the sunny weather on the beach and enjoying the outdoors. With all of this activity, you need to make sure you have the best silver jewellery accessories to make you look your best.

I think women do give jewellery a second thought when is comes to thinking of outfits. Buying accessories on whim and not think what you might wear them can really ruin any outfit no matter however expensive. On the other hand good quality jewellery can add that extra wow factor to an outfit.

There are loads of other cool colourful jewellery brands that are definitely worth checking out this summer. For example Jackie Brazil jewellery is really colourful, finished by hand and has a really vivacious feel to it that will remind you of tropical days in the sunshine.

Though gold and silver are beautiful, and diamonds are a girl’s best friends, nothing says “summer love” like a stunning gemstone jewellery cluster necklace. Semi-precious jewellery is beautiful and economical, and is full of the sparkle, colour, and spontaneity of a summer love.

However it is really important that once you’ve bought that perfect silver necklaces that you do protect it. Remember to remove all your jewellery before applying sun cream as if you do get in on your jewellery it’s going to make it very hard to clean. When you are outside enjoying yourself it is very easy to loose jewellery or beads because because they are in poor condition. So before you go running out the door have a quick look over your jewellery to make sure it is secure.

An Introduction Of Jewellery Design

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he art of jewelry designing is something that didn’t just happen or become popular today or a couple of years ago. It actually started many centuries ago and it is said to be abundant in cultural influences. Moreover, it has also been relatively substantial in various factors of the society such as social status religion and even inside the family. One of the most prominent countries when it comes to the history of jewelry design is Italy. Italian jewelries is said to be highly influenced by Rome which was very powerful during the ancient times. A variety of cultures shine in jewelry design with their influences. Different cultures and nations created a siginificant mark in the history of jewelry design which include the Greeks Asian and the Egyptians.

The impact these cultures made are directly visible in jewelry which has been found in southern Italy during the Etruscan period. The Italian designers have unique jewelry which has never been rivaled with techniques still in use today derived from methods in the 9th to 4th centuries B.C.One of the most significant names in the field of jewelry design is Pio Fortuna Castellani. This Italian designer rose to fame during the 19th century and was very much focussed on the Etruscan technique in making jewelry by using ‘granulation. Jewelers place incredible value and sentiment into their passion of jewelry making. Some have even embraced it so much that it has stemmed an obsession which has led to a history of jewelry design that cannot be rivaled by any other jewelry standards.

Rooting back from the start of jewelry design and until now gold is considered as the most prized metal among all the jewelries. It is said to symbolize a special connection to the sun and helps promote health in mind body and spirit. Coming in close second to Italian gold is the sterling silver which many jewelers used to design and embellish any part of the body. Most jewelers used a specific type of metal to take and their passion on and sterling silver is what they normally used to design and embellish any part of the body. Italian jewelry is known for its diversity along with quality and originality in the craft. Designer jewelry is in demand for both gold and silver along with valuable gemstones for added color and flair.

Jewelry will continue to be part of every human’s life. Regardless of the designs and its value, jewelries undeniably give a different kind of pleasure and pride in the life of every human being day after day. The author who was once a saleswoman of health supplements as well as mac cosmetics has now started her jewellery online business.

Why Murano Glass Is Popular For Use In Charm Bracelets

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Popular Murano glass from the small island of Murano is located in Venice. Glass art and creation began in Italy a long time ago. It’ creation can be tracked back to the 7th century.
Every glass maker on this island is very popular. In modern times all glass that is made on the island is exported all over the globe. Murano jewellery is made by very talented artists from all over Murano.
The process of producing products of Murano still uses the traditional method. Murano jewelry is very popular nowadays as accessories especially to all women around the world and Murano is very popular because of its beauty and elegance. This article is all about why Murano is one of the most popular glass makers.
Murano has become so popular due to it being loved by fashionable women. It is because of the glass intricate pieces of substances that make the construction of the bracelet incredibly complicated as well as unique. Murano glass is made using very high quality materials. That is why you will never regret buying one Murano charm bracelet. The Murano glass makers are using three kinds of coloring substances such as cobalt, cooper and gold. This kind of coloring method can bring intricate as well as appealing look to their charm bracelet. This variety of colours is used in ensuring that each jewellery is different from the other.
Murano glass is perfect because of the long years of experience in making jewelry out of glass. The charm bracelet is made up of brighter colors. The jewellery runs on foils below the surface. In the jewellery the foil provides a stunning effect.
Barovier, Venni & Toso and Seguso are traditonal factories that still remain. the factories are used by real crafts men and women to create the bracelets.
· The charm bracelet of Murano can also match any kind of outfit whether formal of causal. You can surely wear your bracelet anytime you want within the day. Lots of fashion designers use them in their clothing. Usually they use the beads of Murano to decorate their fashionable clothes worn by popular celebrities and fashion models around the world.
Murano glass has a great diversity. The Murano glass is the most popular material for charm bracelet because of its charming appearance as well as extraordinary shine and elegance.
· Craftsmen are spending time for shaping their glasses. This is to make sure that every detail is perfectly executed. Shapes and sizes of this glass beads are different that is why they are perfect for charm bracelets. People nowadays are looking for diversity and they do not want to buy jewelries that are very common.
· Artisans add some raw materials in their glass beads mixture such as sodium, arsenic and nitrate. This is to ensure that the glass is super opaque as well as colouring substances.
· The tools used by many artisans are high in quality that is why you can be rest assured that every charm bracelet you buy is high in quality.

 

Many retailers sell Murano glass jewellery but few have such wonderful examples of the craft as yourchamilia murano glass charms

Older Women And Their Charm Bracelets

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Are you a woman inclined to wearing charm bracelets? If you answer is yes, then, here are some wonderful ideas of what you might be looking for. You could be looking for a gift idea for an older women? If i gift is what you are after, then we will give you a good few ideas charm bracelets which can also be one of the best gifts you can give to a special lady.

There are many charms on the market that can offer more than just fashion to their wearers. It can tell you what a person does, who they are and what they have done in their life jewelry and charm bracelets she wears at all times. Charms are good to wear at any age. Even elderly women can wear them provided what they will wear is suitable for their gait.

Charm bracelets were really in style even during 1950s and up till now, lots of women love to shop for charms to match their clothes. Most bracelets are in sterling silver a status symbol of the 50’s. Women today are very much inclined to buying and using charm bracelets as a replacement for an expensive jewelry. There are lots of charm bracelet ideas available today if you would like to look for the best one suitable for your needs.

Their are thousands of charms on the market today, so many to choose from. With all the appealing choices of bracelets you will surely be envied by so many people with what you are wearing. There are lots of charm bracelet ideas in the market these days; you can also make your own if you want to incorporate your ideas on it. Usually a charm bracelet is made out of silver materials but now there are lots of skilled craft makers, you need to be very resourceful in order to find materials and unique ideas. Charm bracelets usually contain these embellishments:

  1. Charms intended for wedding needs to be embellished by wedding bells, doves, rings and others, it can also be worn by the bride on her wedding day but it can also be a nice wedding favor if you want to give elegant tokens to your guests for sharing with you at any momentous event.
  2. Bracelets representing memories are rare. Charms tell of lots of sentimental occassions such as births, graduations and loved ones. All these things can contribute to a memorable charm bracelet.
  3. Birthstones also represents the day you were born.
  4. Charms intended to represent parenthood is also another type.

All these charms can be worn by anyone including older women. The love and passion for charm bracelets represents no age at all. It is usually free to anyone who would love to explore and play on her skills to mix and match objects and colors.

 

The website http://www.yourchamilia.com/ demonstrates some of the most beautiful charm bracelets imaginable, showing numerous styles, colours and fashions.

Making Buying Jewellery For Your Partner A Little Easier!

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There are definitely times in a relationship when a man needs to go that little bit further and give a gift that is more special to their love on than the usual flowers. So let’s straight down to it, women love jewellery. As Marilyn Monroe said, best friend for a girl is the diamond. However there is a huge array of different jewellery for example silver jewellery or gold jewellery is the first basic issue. The following point aims to give useful insight into jewellery your girlfriend will love!

Thanks to how the web has grown you will find all the high street jewellers on the web with all the majority of their products listed. Because of this improvement you can now from the comfort of your home very quickly see jewellery designs and how price varies between them. This allows to get a good felling of what’s out there especially if you not familiar with jewellery market, and will save you the embarrassment of hiking around loads of jewellery shops.

Jewellery taste is closely linked to personality – give her something she doesn’t like and she will start analysing how well you really know her. Diamonds are pretty much a guarantee to please any women. When buying diamonds you should look 4 different parts know as the 4 C’s. The C’s mean carat, clarity, colour and cut. Carat is something I’m sure you have heard of and it refers to the unit weight of the stone. The cut represents the shape proportions of the diamond or saying in some other terms it is a diamond’s actual shape.

Another more personal type of jewellery is gemstone jewellery; this can be linked nicely to birth stones. No one can deny the beauty and the popularity of the gemstone. Different types of gemstone have a different meaning and also gemstones are available in many varieties of design like rings, earrings, necklace and bracelet.

So, hopefully this will save you sometime so you won’t have to go to the hassle of hopping from one shop to another with no idea.

A Buyer’s Guide To Diamond Earrings

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When it comes to the glitter of the jewelry with which we adorn ourselves, nothing equals the sheer beauty and perfect simplicity of diamond earrings. Displayed prominently as they are, not hidden by clothing but proudly showcased up next to the face, they certainly make a bold statement not only to a personal sense of style and elegance and an appreciation of the finer things in life, but to the status and success of the one who is wearing them as well as to the one who has chosen them as a gift. It is no longer just women who adorn themselves with diamond earrings, but men as well who no longer are inclined to go with just one stud, but now proudly wear two. Set as they are in 14 carat yellow or white gold, in sizes anywhere from half a carat to a truly impressive two and a half carats, diamonds will sparkle and dazzle the eye dramatically when touched with just a faint glimmer of light. Choosing a pair of elegant diamond earrings certainly sets the bar to a higher standard and will surely give off a bold statement. This type of statement will definitely not go unnoticed by those around you. If you wish to draw attention to your success and be sure that you are seen by others, than wearing diamond earrings is without a doubt the way to go.

Regardless of the style of earrings that you wear, what makes all the difference is that they are made from 14K gold with real diamonds. This will help you to stand out from the crowd. The internet is a great place to find the perfect pair for you. You can search through numerous styles, from the classic solitaire diamond stud to pendants containing over 6 carats of beautiful diamonds. There is nothing mundane about a pair of earrings whose very existence has been planned and shepherded with the greatest care from beginning to end to ensure that the end product is incredibly beautiful, creative, dependable and unique. The splendor of a pair of designer hoop earrings embracing 3 carats of dazzling diamonds in a yellow, white or pink gold burnished setting is breathtaking. A picture may be worth a thousand words but diamonds must be seen in person to fully appreciate their incredible ability to combine the subtlest movement and tiniest bit of light to create an explosion of brilliance and sparkle. Today’s diamond purchaser and wearer has very high expectations which are met and exceeded by today’s diamond earrings whose well-cut stones can give the appearance of even more diamonds adorning their exquisite settings.

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What Makes Vintage Jewellery Special

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There is definitely something special about owning vintage clothes and jewellery. It isn’t just because vintage styles are back in fashion this year, or that more often than not the clothes are of a better quality and fit than those you can buy in high street stores today. What makes old things so lovely are the personal stories behind them compared to modern silver jewellery, the fact that it’s not just an old dress or a pair of pearl earrings, but that once upon a time it really meant something to someone.

It’s why people are willing to pay such large amounts for things that have been owned by celebrities or important people, even when the item itself isn’t worth much.

Often jewellery is one of the most personal things people own, and will usually have a story surrounding it, if you knew where to look. A brooch might not look like it’s worth much, but if it’s one of my grandma’s pearl silver necklaces, given to her during the war by my granddad who I never met, then to me it’s priceless. Even when you don’t know the history of a piece, it’s nice to imagine who might have owned it and what part it might have played in their lives – was it a birthday or engagement present, or did it remind them of an important moment in their life? It’s like the feeling you get moving in to an old house, when you wish that you could find out who has lived there before you through the years and what sort of lives they had there. It’s my opinion that whether the vintage look continues to be fashionable or not, people are never going to stop loving old things.