Monday, December 1, 2008

The Beauty of Amber Jewelry

The simplest and at the same time most subjective evaluation of amber jewelry by a user of admirer is to say whether it is beautiful or not. Contemporary amber artifacts produced by artists initially tend to surprise us with their otherness, in the same manner as any other art does, for instance painting or sculpture, or jewelry ornamented with gemstones. But modernity means otherness.

The extremely exceptional so-called "amber in amber" may become dazzlingly beautiful in the hands of a skillful artist. To find or excavate amber with opalescent surfaces depends less on skills and more on luck. This, however, comes about very seldom.

Some people are interested only in amber as perfectly transparent as many other precious stones in which nothing is going on inside. In such a case a more opulent setting must compensate the lack of unique features.Raw amber for mass production started to be clarified and pressed as early as in the 19th century. Its color could be freely altered, often in order to make necklaces from beads in one shade of color and transparency.

The trend initiated at the end of the 1960s by the Fietkiewicz family in Gdynia was followed by other amber centers, resulting in a high standard of amber working in Poland today. The "gem of the north", the most splendid beauty of which is revealed by artist's mastery, is often left without any setting, like Neolithic and ancient artifacts. Some amber products, rich in amber shapes and varieties, like necklace beads, spherical or flat pendants, beads on leather strip or just hemp or cotton string, gain in additional value in this way. Nothing spoils the sheer beauty of amber; its mysterious interior is not rivaled by some alien even though most magnificent ornamentation of a setting.

One may never stop writing about amber and amber jewelry. The mineral's charm never fades away, owing to its beauty and to its history so remote and ancient and at the same time ever more close to us. Its legends and magic always feel our very own.

by: wyspa

Diamond Earrings Can Be Matched To A Wide Variety Of Outfits

As we all know that a diamond is forever and is also the hardest transparent substance that exists. Chemically it is the most unadulterated of all the gemstones composed of a single pure element. No wonder why diamond holds a dominant position in the market among the most valuable and expensive precious stones in existence and symbolizes strength, purity of spirit, and even physical chastity.


Diamond is used for making rings, bracelets, earrings and many other things. Ornaments made of diamonds enhance person's beauty and endurance. Among the different ornaments, earrings are the most important ornament that reveals thoughts of style, elegance and beauty of the wearer. The history of earrings has been around for nearly as long as when women and men started to groom themselves. Traditionally, a ring of gold, silver or other durable metals were worn through the earlobe by way of a piercing in the center of the lobe or by clipping but the popularity of earrings in this modern society especially diamond earrings has increase lately and is mostly preferred by the women. Diamond earrings are now considered as the best friend of a woman their ornament box looks incomplete in the absence of a variety of ear rings that are appropriate for different occasions. Women use earrings as fashion accessories, and they can be matched to a wide variety of outfits from formal evening attire, to more casual jeans or even a business suit. Whichever styles of you opt for diamond earrings, all of it represent classic style and elegance and also make a perfect gift for anyone near to your heart.

Diamond earrings are given different kinds and shapes like diamond hoop earrings, diamond heart earrings, drop diamond earrings and much more. Each of which are eye catcher. While shopping for diamond jewelry always make an effort to remember four C's that are mainly constructed for diamond and is applied when crafting the finest diamond ornaments. They are cut, color, and clarity and carat weight. Diamond earrings with all the four characteristics are considered the best that speak out the wearer's high-class taste and love for things of beauty. The more is the reflection of light from the surface of the diamond the more it sparkles which provides additional beauty to your whole get up. Even your ear will feel proud to possess such a beautiful diamond piece catching the attention of the onlookers otherwise who cares to look at your ears.

Nowadays, diamond earrings have been a symbol of classic taste and style and are the most desired jewels in the world, and are renowned for their dazzling light and luster and have proven itself to make the perfect stone to beautify the lobes of women all over the world.


by: Christian123