Archive for August, 2008

Taking Care Of Your Silver Jewellery

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Everyone loves wearing gorgeous jewellery. And most people have their own preference of metal; gold, white gold, platinum, or silver. Silver is a popular metal used in jewellery settings because the beauty of the metal increases the brilliance of gemstones. Most people prefer silver to gold due to its look. Another reason for preferring silver is the high soaring price of gold. It is less expensive than gold or platinum and affordable by all. The increasing popularity of white gold has also added to the demand for silver. Jewellery designs in silver or white gold can look very similar, but the silver jewellery is less expensive.Taking care of your silver jewellery is easy. Use a 100% cotton cloth to avoid scratching the jewellery. If your items are particularly tarnished, you may need to use a good metal polish. Another way to clean your jewellery is with soap and water. This will retain the shine of your silver jewellery. Once clean, just pat dry with a soft cloth. Never use anything hard to rub the silver as it will possibly make scratches. Regular cleaning will reduce the need for polishing your silver jewellery.

There are many kinds of silver jewellery designs. You can get silver necklaces, silver rings, and silver bangles. Whether you prefer the antique or modern silver jewellery designs there is a vast array to choose from both in stores and online.

Popularity: 42% [?]

Highly Simbolic And Detailed Celtic Jewellery

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

The Celts were an ancient race dominating Europe during the Iron Age, after migrating across the continent from south to north, and finally settling in Ireland, Britain, Brittany and Galicia, sharing common languages, traditions and customs denominated Celtic. Over time, the term would help to describe the particular art of Celtic jewellery.This art is characterized by knot work and spirals inspired by ancient patterns. The most common of the Celtic symbols is the cross. According to Irish legend, St. Patrick created the first Celtic cross by drawing a circle over a Latin cross. Some say the four “arms” of the Celtic Cross represent the elements (fire, earth, air, and water). Others believe the cross denotes the four directions of the compass, and still others feel it is a representation of human existence - mind, body, soul and heart. However, there are many other motifs for you to choose.

Today, more and more couples use Celtic rings to declare their promise to make a new life together. They are attracted to the Celtic engagement ring art due to its elaborately knotted designs where the knots do not have any beginning as well as no end. The same knots can also be found in Celtic bracelets.

Like the Celts themselves, Celtic jewellery has a rich history and a proud tradition.
As highly symbolic and detailed jewellery, Celtic jewelleries are a great choice for you who want to look fashionable.

Popularity: 44% [?]

Why Jews Wear Kabbalah Bracelets

Monday, August 4th, 2008

You might be wondering why Jews wear red strings on their left wrists. The red string is actually a Kabbalah bracelet. Kabbalah is the soul of the Torah (Hebrew Bible), or the religious mystical system of Judaism claiming an insight into divine nature. It is a reference to doctrines of esoteric knowledge concerning God, God’s creation of the universe and the laws of nature, and the path by which adult religious Jews can learn these secrets.Kabbalah, according to the more recent use of the word, stresses the esoteric reasons and understanding of the commandments in the Torah, and the occult cause of events described in the Torah. Kabbalah includes the understanding of the spiritual spheres of creation, and the ways by which God administers the existence of the universe. (more…)

Popularity: 48% [?]

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