Showing posts with label Jewelry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jewelry. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Jewelry Boxes - A Treasured Gift

Can a container capture more attention than what it contains? It happens if the container is a jewelry box - hand made, exquisite, antique so on and on. The jewelry box is not functioning as a mere holder of valuable jewels. It is a work of art by itself. There are mind boggling varieties to choose from, the playful styles suitable for little girls, to handcrafted jewellery boxes. Their functions and the price ranges also vary.

Remember the wind up music boxes to hold your fancy jewels and also the trademark character jewelry boxes which fascinated the young girls with a small mirror for the little princess to check your look after putting on your jewels. These inexpensive great gifts are meant for little girls.
Then there are the dresser style jewelry boxes resembling tiny chests of drawers in bright colours with a soft fabric lining to protect the jewelry.

Jewelry boxes for the grown up come in different styles to fit every need - not only for the women - watch boxes, valet box which falls under the category of jewelry boxes are specially made for men.

Beautifully hand crafted jewelry boxes made from natural woods such as teak, mahogany and oak, fetch a good price. Looking for a fancier jewelry box - try those made in rosewood, sandalwood, sal wood and white cedar, they are sanded to a perfect finish with beautiful stain and with a clear shiny coat of lacquer.

Limited edition jewelry boxes are made by master craftsmen and each piece has great detail and it is very difficult even for the original maker of the particular box to get an exact replica.

Jewelry boxes from different countries have different and distinct styles of their own. Jewelry boxes from India, particularly from Tamilnadu and Kerala are mostly carved in sandalwood with tiny relief work all over.

Lacquer Jewelry boxes from Russia are mostly miniature works of art with watercolour and oil decorations and appreciated for their high artistic quality reflecting Russian culture. Brightly coloured and sparkling they compare well with the jewellery held inside.

Need something to hold the treasured family heirloom? There is a big world of jewelry boxes beckoning you.

A special gift needing a special package? Try the Crystal jewellery boxes, hand painted with enamel over pewter. They are reasonably priced. They make a great impact as a Christmas, engagement, wedding, birthday or anniversary gift.




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Saturday, October 23, 2010

Favorite Jewelry TAG

1st Video! These are my favorite necklaces, bracelets, brooches, and watches. (Sorry, I forgot earrings!)--I usually only wear plain silver stud earrings. Enjoy! Necklaces: #1 Green Beaded Necklace by Zahara (Limited Edition) #2 Red Coral (Souvenir) #3 Tahitian Pearl + White Gold (Gift) #4 Sterling Silver Bear by Tous Bracelets #1 Vintage Pearl (Thrifted) #2 Stone Cuff (India) Rings #1 Rough Tahitian Pearl/Silver #2 Marquis Cut Diamond/White Gold (Gift) Brooches: #1 Rhinestone Sunburst #2 Feather/Rhinestone Watches: #1 (Dressy) Anne Klein #2 (Menswear Inspired) Fossil #3 (Dainty) Skagen Follow me on Twitter! twitter.com



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Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Stunning Silver Jewelry From India

Jewelry has always been associated with beauty, glamor, wealth, status and power. However silver jewelry has defined an altogether different aspect of jewelry. Being cost effective and affordable, it has always been in vogue due to its easy availability.

In Indian households, silver has an altogether different and distinct place as it is considered an auspicious metal along with gold. Evidences have proved that in earlier times, silver coins were used as currency in various regions of the world. An antidote to several maladies and monstrous powers, silver has been reputed as a vampire repellent as well according to the mythical beliefs. That is the most probable reason why silver is used to coat mirrors' borders.

Majorly used as a precious metal, silver has been used for making high-value objects reflecting the wealth and status of the owner. But it's only silver jewelry that has fetched this lustrous metal a significant place in the jewelry industry.

With various new and innovative designs flooding the jewelry industry today, silver jewelry has created a whole new range of stylish yet traditional, modern yet ethnic collection which attracts one and all alike. Silver Armlets, Anklets, Bangles, Chokers, Necklaces, Bracelets, Earrings, Tops, Pendants, Rings, Toe Rings, Hair Clips, Brooches, Nose Rings, Cufflinks, etc.

As fashion keeps changing with the pace of time, various trends come and go. Gemstones carved in silver jewelry simply look stunning and especially pearls when crafted and embedded in silver rings, bracelets and necklaces outshine various other jewels. Today numerous designs have been introduced with gemstones embedded in it. Sterling silver and various other alloys constituting silver as an integral metal have also been newly introduced.

The brightness and the perfect finish is what defines perfect jewelry; however one must be extra cautious while buying jewelry and other valuable products. If you wish to go ahead and fill your jewelry boxes with the finesse jewelry, go ahead and be a spendthrift but just make sure that you buy it from authenticated and trust seal stamped jewelers or merchants.




tradeindia.com is one such reliable portal where you can get authenticated and trusted sellers, manufacturers and exporters of Silver jewelry. So what are you waiting for, fine silver jewelry is just a click away.