Kenya Fashion Pearl Diamond Gold Wedding Jewelry.

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The last Egyptian queen, Cleopatra, reportedly dissolved a single pearl (said by Pliny to have been worth 10 million sesterces, the equivalent of thousands of pounds of gold) in a glass of wine and drank it - simply to win a wager with Roman leader Marc Antony that she could she could give the most expensive meal ever provided and consume the wealth of an entire country in just one meal.

With many natural oyster beds lying along the Persian Gulf, the Arab cultures also placed a high value on pearls, which are described in the Koran as one of the greatest treasures provided in Paradise.

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Ancient Greeks highly valued pearls for their unrivaled beauty, often using them at weddings, where they were said to bring love. The Greeks held the pearl in high esteem and referred to pearls as being produced by small shell fish and used to make necklaces of great value.

In ancient Rome, pearls were considered a highly prized accessory - the ultimate symbol of wealth, prestige, and social standing. In classical Rome, only persons above a certain rank were allowed to wear pearl jewelry. Pearls were often used in Roman triumphal processions. Pliny records that in 61 BC at the triumphal procession of Pompey, there were 33 crowns of pearls and numerous pearl ornaments. The emperor Caligula loved pearls so much that he decorated his favorite horse with a pearl necklace and wore slippers embroidered with pearls.

Eid Special  Bridal Wedding Fashion 2014 Jewellery.

By Aamir Mannan.

Eid Jewellery collection 2014 by Fashion Jewellery 10  Eid Jewellery collection 2014 by By Aamir Manan

”Looking stylish and classy is the right of every women”

”Fashion is a language that creates itself in clothes to interpret realism.”

Every woman desires to look fashionable and attractive with her modish clothing. Through fashionable clothing and newest fashion trends you can …And everyone wants an exclusive look. … So we assist you to get the most recent collection of trendy and fashionable clothes.

Jewellery is weakness of women. Every woman wants to look pretty and elegant, and the jewellery give a glance in his look and beauty. The history of jewellery is so ancient, and the value of the jewellery among the women never shaded. Eid Madness on Jewelry of Fashion Jewellery  2014 is the latest collection for women and young girls. This collection consists of beautiful earring bangles and gold sets. Fashion Jewellery  is the famous brand of jewellery. Fashion Jewellery  launched many collection of 

jewellery for women at every event and occasion. On this Eid occasion Fashion Jewellery  is leading brand in launching new jewellery collection. Women are waiting of this collection desperately because they want to wear the articles of this collection on this occasion. Fashion Jewellery  Jewellery made from a extensive variety of materials, and gem stones and similar materials such as amber and coral, costly metals, beads, and shells have been extensively used, and enamel has often been significant, the beautiful combination of gold stone and beads made this collection very important among women and young girls at this Eid occasion. This collection is available in market at reasonable price.

Eid Special  Bridal Wedding Fashion 2014 Jewellery.

By Aamir Mannan.

Wonder -- is not precisely knowing

and not precisely knowing not --

Twenty-two jewelry and hollowware awards confirm Cynthia Eid as an artist who has taken metal to heady new heights, widths, and depths. However, Eid is not only about metal. At the end of the day spent in enforced studio solitude, she is either teaching or offering online technical support. Once a month, she joins a group of local jewelers for an evening of "Forge and Gorge." Since 1980, they have shared potluck dinners, showed and critiqued work-in-progress, and discussed the trials and joys of jewelry making and selling.

"Discussions may run from pricing and sales strategies to booth designs and how to blend careers with home lives," says Eid, who treasures the connections with people whose experiences overlap and mirror her own. "These evenings are always uplifting and renewing spiritually."

On other nights, she plays banjo and bodhran, an Irish drum, in the Reiner Family Band. "I make music with my husband, David Reiner, my sons Andy, 17, and Eric, 14, who play fiddles, mandolins, electric bass, and piano. The music is an eclectic mix of American old-time, bluegrass, swing, and Celtic music styles, which we perform at festivals, parties, and dances." It is clear that Eid is carrying on the family tradition, providing the same kind of vital, artistic atmosphere for her children that her parents provided for her.

Eid Special  Bridal Wedding Fashion 2014 Jewellery.

By Aamir Mannan.

"New tools and techniques bump you out of a rut and take you down a new road or spark a new series." Eid's latest toy is the MicroFold Brake, which corrugates metal. Soft metal sheet is fed into it and corrugated metal with interesting new textures comes out the other side. Cross-corrugation and crimping the metal folds are just two of the many possibilities available. "What especially excites me is combining the corrugated metal with the deep draw tools in the hydraulic press. Another plus to corrugation is that it adds tremendous structural strength to thin metal. This allowed me to make the Bee Lines earrings, which are four inches long yet made using 28-gauge metal. Strong, yet light and comfortable."

As every jeweler interested in record-keeping and self-promotion knows, once the piece is made, it should be photographed. "I learned how to photograph my work back in school," Eid says, "but it has taken years to master photographing jewelry." Recently, she wrote a handout on the subject that she gives out at her workshops.

Even though she is booked with commissions into 2004, Eid couldn't resist teaching a two-day class this past February at Rio Grande's Catalog in Motion show in Tucson, especially when it was on making bracelets using her favorite tools, the hydraulic press and the MicroFold Brake.

"After spending time soldering to make bangles, and dealing with the frustrations of making the seams strong enough for forming, yet elegant enough for a finished bracelet, it was fun to introduce folks to the joy of deep-drawing a six-inch disc to make seamless bangle-size tubing."

For Eid, each day begins in her studio with a round of mettle meeting metal, in which sheer physical strength, abetted by tools and reinforced by technique, force metal out of its linear shape into jewelry resembling garden roots and undulating sea

Eid Special  Bridal Wedding Fashion 2014 Jewellery.

By Aamir Mannan.

Over the years, Eid had taken little notice of tool trends, so she was surprised to find herself standing in Lee Marshall's workshop on the hydraulic press in 1998. Watching this "giant hammer" crunch metal into shapes, without the use of hammers or stakes, she was entranced. Any tool that eased the strain on her tendinitis-prone hands was returning to Boston with her. On her way out she picked up the fold-forming award for her neckpiece at the companion exhibition and placed an order for the 20-ton press.

"Lately, I've been having fun with the bracelet tools that accompany the hydraulic press," Eid says. "I especially enjoy the anticlastic tool set, which eliminates a lot of grunt work and produces a cuff bracelet so easily. [Anticlastic shapes are concave in one direction, like a saddle, while a synclastic shape is convex in both directions, like a bowl.] These tools allow more time to experiment with different textures and shapes: roller printed, microfolded, reticulated, inlaid, organic, geometric, tapered, straight, wide, narrow. So many possibilities, so little time!

Eid Special  Bridal Wedding Fashion 2014 Jewellery.

By Aamir Mannan.

Folded Floral Rings, of sterling silver/18K bimetal. Each ring is 1" x 1" x 1/4"

"When I learned Charles was teaching a workshop in Portland, Maine, I signed up as fast as I could! We kept him demoing constantly for two days -- we were all so hungry for information. Fold-forming was sheer fun! It was so exciting because it quickly and easily gave metal a complex, three-dimensional form, without much soldering. I took copious notes in class and followed Charles' advice to make every sample from my notes. It took me a week! Now, I love these forming processes especially because they lend themselves to the asymmetry and botanical and natural forms that I like to use. The spontaneity and exploration of fold-forming often result in exciting 

new forms -- no wonder it dominated my work for so many years. It's now fully incorporated into my work process." A Pringles can full of Eid's favorite fold-opening tools, including one made of bone meant for bookmaking and a brass tool she made herself, is always kept close at hand. "It's thrilling to unfold the metal and watch a beautiful piece of jewelry emerge."

Jordan Pearl Fashion Diamond Gold Wedding Jewelry.

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Throughout history, the pearl, with its warm inner glow and shimmering iridescence, has been one of the most highly prized and sough after gems. Countless references to the pearl can be found in religions and mythology of many cultures from the earliest times.

In ancient Egypt, mother-of-pearl was used for decorative purposes as far back as 4000 BC, although the use of actual pearls did not come until much later - perhaps the 5th century BC. The ancient Egyptians prized pearls so much they were buried with them.

Ancient Chinese literature refer to pearls as originating in the brain of a dragon and being so lustrous as to be visible from a thousand yards. As far back as 2300 BC, Chinese records indicate that pearls were the prized possessions of, and often used as gifts to, royalty.

Ancient Hindu texts in India reference pearls repeatedly. According to their text, the first pearl was discovered by the god Krishna.

Japan Pearl Fashion Diamond Gold Wedding Jewelry.

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Perfected by nature and requiring no art to enhance their beauty, pearls were naturally the earliest gems known to man” (Kunz, The Book of Pearls, 1908).

The most common belief for many centuries regarding the origins of natural pearls was that at certain times of the year, oysters rose to the surface of the water in the morning and opened their shells to take in dew drops which became pearls.

In the 15th to 17th century the popular belief was that pearls were the eggs of oysters.

In the 18th century the discovery was made that pearls were the result of the intrusion of a hard substance or a parasite into the oyster.

Pearls are known as the world's oldest gem, as they have been been prized and collected for more than 4,000 years.

Many thousands of year ago, long before written history, early man probably discovered the first pearl while searching the seashore for food.

 Italian Fashion Pearl Diamond Wedding Jewelry.

 By Aamir Mannan. 

The ancient Egyptians prized pearls so much they were buried with them. Cleopatra reportedly dissolved a single pearl in a glass of wine and drank it, simply to win a wager with Mark Antony that she could consume the wealth of an entire nation in just one meal. In ancient Rome, pearls were considered the ultimate symbol of wealth and social standing. The Greeks held the pearl in high esteem for both its unrivaled beauty and its association with love and marriage.

During the Dark Ages, while fair maidens of nobility cherished delicate pearl necklaces, gallant knights often wore pearls into battle. They believed the magic of these lustrous gems would protect them from harm. The Renaissance saw the royal courts of Europe awash in pearls. Because pearls were so highly regarded, a number of European countries actually passed laws forbidding anyone but the nobility to wear them. During the European expansion into the New World, the discovery of pearls in Central American waters added to the wealth of Europe.

 Israeli Fashion Pearl Diamond Wedding Jewelry.

 By Aamir Mannan. 

A BRIEF HISTORY OF PEARLS

Many thousands of years ago, long before written history, human beings probably discovered the first pearl while searching the seashore for food. Throughout history, the pearl, with its warm inner glow and shimmering iridescence, has been one of the most highly prized and sought-after gems.

Countless references to the pearl can be found in the religions and mythology of cultures from the earliest times.

 Ireland Fashion Pearl Diamond Wedding Jewelry.

 By Aamir Mannan. 

Tahitian pearls come in all the shapes cultured pearls are found: "round," "drop," "button," "oval," "semi-round," "circle -- or "ringed," "baroque," and "semi-baroque." ALT: "round," "semi-round," "drop," "button" "oval," "circle -- or "ringed", "semi-baroque," and "baroque."

Color of Tahitian pearls

Tahitian pearls are known for their iridescent, vibrant, almost metallic colors, unique among saltwater cultured pearls. Though commonly called "black" pearls, Tahitian pearls are actually gray, to lighter or darker degrees. But, in addition, Tahitian pearls have the unique ability to display a variety of colors at the same time, shimmering about their surfaces in varying shades -- colors such as Peacock, Eggplant -- or Aubergine, Green, Olive Green, Blue and Magenta. The most highly prized Tahitian pearls are those of the iridescent peacock and cobalt blue colors, followed by the rainbows, grays and golds. Other fancy Tahitian pearl colors may range from parchment, to lemon, to a golden-orange.

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Tahitian pearls undergo no form of chemical processing or enhancement. When harvested, they are simply cleaned, dried and lightly polished.

Tahitian Pearl Quality Evaluation

These large, dark beauties, are treasured for their rarity and their intriguing, exotic color and lustre. The most beautiful Tahitian Pearls increase in value, and so, are great investments.

Lustre of Tahitian pearls

Lustre, the way light plays on a pearl, is a combination of a pearl's brilliance and inner glow. Lustre is one of the most important quality factors of Tahitian pearls. Their lustre spans the entire range, from high, to medium levels, to low ... yet regardless of which, one should stress lustre as one of Tahitian pearls' finest features.

Surface of Tahitian pearls

Tahitian cultured pearls display a wide range of surface qualities, from "clean" to "heavily blemished." High-quality Tahitian pearls may occur virtually free of flaws such as spots, bumps, pits, wrinkles and rings. As with all pearls with long cultivation periods, Tahitian pearls possess surface imperfections that tend to add to their interest and allure.

Jamaica Pearl Fashion Diamond Gold Wedding Jewelry.

 By Aamir mannan.

“Perfected by nature and requiring no art to enhance their beauty, pearls were naturally the earliest gems known to man” (Kunz, The Book of Pearls, 1908).

The most common belief for many centuries regarding the origins of natural pearls was that at certain times of the year, oysters rose to the surface of the water in the morning and opened their shells to take in dew drops which became pearls.

In the 15th to 17th century the popular belief was that pearls were the eggs of oysters.

In the 18th century the discovery was made that pearls were the result of the intrusion of a hard substance or a parasite into the oyster.

Pearls are known as the world's oldest gem, as they have been been prized and collected for more than 4,000 years.

Many thousands of year ago, long before written history, early man probably discovered the first pearl while searching the seashore for food.

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By Aamir Mannan.

Tahitian Pearls form in the "Black Lipped" oyster Pinctada margaritifera, almost twice the size of the Japanese Akoya oyster. This warm water species naturally ranges across the central and south Pacific, but its main homes are in the great atolls of French Polynesia. Tahitian cultured pearl farmers generally raise their oysters from young, in specially designated areas, in the lagoons in which they'd normally live. As with all pearl oysters, only those that have reached maturity are nucleated. Tahitian pearls take 2 to 3 years to form.

Tahitian Pearl Harvesting

Compared to harvests at Akoya pearl farms, harvests at Tahitian pearl farms are much smaller, simply because the oysters used to grow them are far less plentiful. Tahitian pearls generally develop a nacre coating 2 to 3 millimeters thick.

Though the survival rate of nucleated Tahitian pearl oysters is low, some may be nucleated up to 4 times, the last time being to produce a "mabe" pearl -- a half-spherical cultured pearl grown on the inside shell of an oyster rather than within its body.Technicians take great care not to damage the oysters when removing pearls. If, after extracting a pearl, a technician determines the oyster is healthy, he or she will immediately insert another nucleus to produce another pearl.

Indonesian Pearl Ruby Women Wedding Fashion Jewelry. 

By Aamir Mannan.

In Tahiti, the story is told of the god Oro, who long ago used his rainbows to visit Earth, giving mother-of-pearl its iridescence and Tahitian pearls their entrancing colors. And so it's true, that Tahitian pearls are not simply "black" as they're commonly called, but themselves rainbows of color that make them such prized possessions today. Though it's true they take their name from French Polynesia's most well-known island, Tahitian pearls are in fact not cultivated in Tahiti, but elsewhere throughout the waters of French Polynesia, a collection of islands and atolls in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean. Tahitian pearl's rich history helps explain their allure and ever-increasing demand in today’s market. With the European discovery of the Pacific Islands in the late 1700's came a rush of traders and explorers 

who soon learned of the water’s riches, among them: mother-of-pearl, turtle-shell, sandalwood, and of course, natural pearls. In time, the pearl oysters of two islands -- Gambier and Tuamotu -- quickly became depleted, nearly to the point of extinction. Indeed, Europe’s growing demand for mother-of-pearl buttons caused the exploitation of the islands’ oysters to last another 150 years. Then, by 1880, France gained control of the island group we now refer to as French Polynesia, and some actions were taken. Strict regulations were applied to curtail the intense fishing among these islands, including zones designated as off-limits, to allow oyster beds to repopulate. This conservation plan has been in effect ever since, specifying the islands and atolls where fishing is permitted, causing divers and their families to quickly migrate to them for work. In the mid-20th century,

Indian Pearl Ruby Women Wedding Fashion Jewelry. 

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South Sea pearls can be found in all the shapes possible: all beautiful in their own right -- "round," "drop," "button," "oval," "semi-round," "circle -- or "ringed"," "baroque," and "semi-baroque." Because of their popularity, the "round" and "drop" shapes are usually the most expensive, but as always, personal preference dictates the shape each customer will find most beautiful.

Color of South Sea pearls

South Sea pearls appear in a wide range of colors, with the most common being white, silver/white, pink, and gold. As a note, South Sea pearls produced in Australia usually come in white; so too with those from the Philippines and Indonesia, though they tend to be creamier, more champagne or golden in color.

Size of South Sea pearls

South Sea pearls are among the largest of all saltwater cultured pearl varieties, ranging from 8 millimeters to as large as 22 millimeters. Their average size is 15 millimeters. Note that South Sea pearls are also found in smaller sizes, between 2 and 8 millimeters. pearls of this size are usually very baroque "keshii" pearls, a very rare type of pearl that is all nacre with no nucleus. [kesh-ee]

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Lustre refers both to a pearl's brilliance -- the way its surface reflects light -- and its inner glow: the way it refracts light. The nacre coating of South Sea pearls is especially thick, giving them a soft yet deep, rich lustre unlike that of any other type of pearl. Their lustre may be referred to as "satiny," less "mirror-like" than that of Akoya pearls. South Sea pearls also possess a beautiful soft iridescence found only in pearls with exceptionally thick nacre.

Surface of South Sea pearls

Surface quality refers to the amount and kinds of flaws that appear on the outside of a pearl, ranging from "clean" -- virtually free of spots, bumps, pits, cracks, circles and wrinkles -- to "heavily blemished" -- pearls dominated by such flaws. Non-damaging blemishes such as spots, bumps, pits, circles and wrinkles will occur on South Sea pearls. But remember, as products of nature, pearls are almost never flawless, and flaws don't always detract from the value or beauty of a pearl. This is especially so with South Sea cultured pearls, whose exceptionally long cultivation period makes flawless or slightly flawed South Sea pearls extremely rare.

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Fine South Sea cultured pearls look exactly like natural pearls. One can only tell the difference by examining them by x-ray. Therefore, most South Sea pearls are not treated, dyed or enhanced in any way. Only cleaning and slight polishing are needed to bring out their natural beauty and glow.

South Sea Pearl Quality Evaluation

Because of their rarity, tremendous size, and silky lustre, South Sea pearls command premium prices, and are coveted by jewelry aficionados.Gem quality South Sea pearls are extremely rare for two important reasons: one is that the Pinctada maxima oyster used to cultivate them is a wild species -- one can never be certain how many will be available for cultivation. The second reason rests in the pearl's long cultivation period -- any pearl is more likely to become flawed the longer it's left in the oyster, and therefore, large, round, unflawed pearls are always extremely rare.