I Love Pearls

August 30th, 2010

Who doesn’t love pearls, right? Most women who love jewelry are also known to have their own set of pearls. Brides are mostly interested in wearing their own pearl bridal jewelry than any other type of jewelry because it gives the elegance and grace to brides.

But since we do love pearls, it is also an advantage if we do not end up buying imitation right? With the abundance of its production, there are still some that are made cheap so that a lot of girls can have the chance of wearing one. To determine if the one you are holding are the authentic one, try to feel if the pearl bridal jewelry is sandy when rubbed. A real pearl feels sandy when rubbed while a fake one dropped steady.

Apart from the varieties of oyster from where pearls are formed, expensive and great looking pearls are determined according to their luster. This can be done when thick nacres are left in the water longer and thus creating a shinier pearl.

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Understanding Pearls

July 20th, 2010

To understand the miracle of pearls, they are formed when a foreign object, such as a grain of sand goes inside in an oyster or mussel. This foreign object is also called nacre, and after some time the pearls will develop.

These days, however, naturals are so rare. It would be nearly impossible to find them, and if one even found a natural pearl, they are commonly valued the same with cultured pearls.

Cultured pearls on the other hand are made the same as natural pearls, but there is an intervention of a person to actually inject the nacre inside an oyster or mollusk and they will be monitoring the mussels for its early development and perfection.

Because of the cultivation, women every where are in advantage since they can now purchase their pearl bridal jewelry without the known price tag that came with it long time ago. Now women and brides have the chance to get the right design and style for the jewelry that was once so impossible to attain.

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Some Bridal Accessories to Think About

July 4th, 2010

If you are aiming to use pearls as your jewelry for your wedding, first that you should think about is the type of dress you will be wearing. If you are going to wear pearl chokers, it will look good on an open shoulder bridal dress, but you can also choose a chained bridal necklace since it will also look glamorous.

As you choose for your bridal accessories, make sure that your jewelry is not the same with bridesmaids or even with your mom. You can still choose the same gem, but of course a different design would be better.

To make sure that your bridal accessories will not end up with having the same design, you can present your bridesmaids their bridesmaid jewelry. You can choose between Swarovski crystals or pearls depending on what you will wear. Just make sure that their jewelry fits them too so that they can appreciate it even more.

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The Name Tag Game

June 28th, 2010

Hosting your friend’s bridal party can be easy and fun if you are going to research and take some time preparing it. As there are so many games that you can include in the bridal party, but to start your party better prepare a game that will allow all your guests to know each other as like an ice breaker.

Since some of your guests may not know each other, you should start the party by playing the Name Tag Game. This game is so simple and also simple to prepare. You do not need to spend lots of dollars for this since you will just need some index card and a pen to write on.

Write the names of your guests on the index card together with an item that is related to weddings. For example: wedding flowers, pearl bridal jewelry, wedding reception, ceremony, and the like.

The game will start by letting two guests try to guess each other’s cards, the first person to guess it right will relinquish her opponent’s card. It would be like eliminating each other by continually guessing each other’s cards until one person acquire all the cards. You should also give a time limit for each so that it will bring more fun and interest.

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Accessorize with Your Jewelry

June 27th, 2010

If I knew brides can accessorize on their wedding day, I would have done that instead of just wearing a simple teardrop set of pearl earrings. Accessorizing on your wedding day was not a main concern for many during that time or maybe I was just misinformed or lack the information. I would have loved to wear a set of Swarovski crystals to wrap around my bare neck. Nowadays, Swarovski crystal bridal jewelry is so common that even after the wedding they are still worn by the bride much to their delight or a set of pearl bracelet to complement my laced gloves giving it a vintage look.

Pearl bridal jewelry are not limited to necklace and earrings. Rather, pieces of pearl can be incorporated with other stones and bridesmaids can wear them as part of their accessory. Even flower girls will love to accessorize. They can even be presented as a bridesmaids’ gift.

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Two Popular Gemstones for Brides

June 25th, 2010

Two of the most popular gemstones that brides choose to wear in their wedding are the pearl bridal jewelry and the Swarovski crystal bridal jewelry, which can be found in different colors and designs.

Brides who choose pearl bridal jewelry are mostly looked upon as promoting faith, truth and loyalty since it enhances personal integrity, and the ultimate feminine energy. For brides who choose Swarovski crystal, they help in balancing the body since it enhances energies and purifies the body.

These two gemstones can also be bought online and brides will be amazed since the election not only for them, but also for their bridesmaids are endless.

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Fashionable Styles for Pearls

June 23rd, 2010

There are so many great choices for pearls especially if you intend to use them as your pearl bridal jewelry.

Short necklaces are the most classical and popular choice among brides since the length goes only to 40mm. This type of pearl bridal necklace can even be used for other occasions beside from a wedding since styles and designs for short necklaces are abundant.

The length of a princess style pearl necklace is approximately 45-48mm. This style usually goes with a pendant and can also be given as a bridesmaid jewelry gift. Common designs for them are the teardrop cultured pearl, Leah Swarovski crystal pearl pendant, Darby cultured coin pearl and a lot more.

Collar style necklaces have designs of multiple rows of pearls that are worn close to the neck. This type of necklace is great with a “V” shaped type of dress.

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Seasons and Jewelry

June 7th, 2010

Well, if you are searching for your bridesmaid jewelry set and is still having a hard time finding the right color for their jewelry, then why not rely on the season of your wedding? As most weddings also follow the season of their wedding and make it as part of the theme, your bridesmaid jewelry set can also follow that option.

You can choose Swarovski crystals or glass pearls for your summer wedding with pastels and bright colors to match. Winter and fall weddings can have rich and deep colors for their pearl bridal jewelry of burgundy, raspberry, yellow, brown or oranges.

Basing your selection for the type of jewelry and the color to match will make your job in finding the right jewelry for them much faster. It will save you more time to enjoy more quality time with people who love you and your bridesmaids will for sure enjoy their gift since they are mostly in great style.

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Taking Care of Your Gems

June 6th, 2010

Since your jewelry including your wedding jewelry is all part of an important investment, it is just necessary to properly take care of them. When it comes to taking care of your gems, there are also different ways in handling them.

Your diamonds, sapphires, and rubies are known for being relatively hard, but they can still sustain scratches if they are not taken care off. Pearls emeralds and opals are softer compared to the first three so they will need a gentler approach to them. Emeralds and opals contain water in their matrix and if these two gems dry out, these gems may crack. To avoid this, a regular application of cod liver oil that you can purchase from a drugstore will help in sustaining the life of your gems.

When it comes to taking care of pearls, it is recommended to wear them frequently. So if you are going to use pearl bridal jewelry at your wedding, you are certain that you can still use them after the wedding since if you don’t, your pearls will also dry out and their luster will diminish. Avoid using alcohol or detergents when it comes to pearls. And do not expose them to vinegar and other acids since this will dissolve them. To clean them, you will just to simply need a soft damp cloth and gently wipe them to bring back its luster.

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An Important Investment

June 6th, 2010

As jewelry is part of an investment, taking care of them is just natural. Keep in mind that gold is tarnish-resistant, but they can still accumulate smudges and grime. To make sure that they will still have their brilliance, clean your gold jewelry using a mixture of one portion ammonia and six parts water for about a minute. Then, dry and polish them your gold jewelry using a soft cloth or chamois afterwards.

Diamonds, sapphires and rubies are known to be relatively hard, but it still doesn’t mean that they cannot sustain scratches. Pearls, emeralds and opals are softer and would need a different way of taking care of them. Emeralds and opals contain water in their matrix. These gems may crack if you allow them to dry. To avoid this, a regular application of cod liver oil from a drugstore will sustain their life longer. When it comes to your pearls, it is recommended to wear them frequently to expose them to skin oils. That is why if you are going to wear pearl bridal jewelry, you can still wear them in other occasion since if your pearls dry out, their luster will diminish.

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