Category: Apparel & Accessories

Since the beginning of time, visual appeal has been used to arouse flirtation and stimulate conversation. Visual appeal is the only sense that extends directly into the brain. It is an essential component of our mood and memory a key to understanding sexual compatibility. Symmetry has a harmonizing and soothing effect on the brain […]

Beginning to work with wire to make jewelry designs requires practice and patience. The most affordable wire to practice with is 18 gauge copper wire. This type of wire is easy to find at hardware stores and often can be found at craft stores too. Once you have practiced enough to feel comfortable with […]

Hopi Silver Overlay Jewelry The jewelry of the Hopi has a style distinct from that of the other Native Americans. The Hopi are known for the use of silver overlay, which utilizes a technique of fusing two layers of silver. The eye-catching and often elaborate design is on the top layer, while the bottom […]

A symbol for strength, wealth and power, gold is the most coveted metal on the planet. Designers love working with gold because of its great number of possibilities and creative options. Knowing a few basic facts about gold can help you to select the jewelry most appropriate for you and can keep you from […]

The word "teenager" was first coined in the 1950s, a time when teenage fashion had found its place and a niche market was created. Teenagers were now a closed group with their own feelings, style, beliefs, and ways of perceiving life; that is, their own personality. Malcolm Barnard says in his book Fashion as […]

What is the difference between costume and fashion jewelry? Is there really a difference or do we use the words interchangeably? Maybe a better question should we use the words interchangeably? To find an answer, we first need to go back in time a bit and review the history of jewelry. Although the use […]

Selling or buying jewelry requires a massive amount of research and knowledge in order to obtain pieces that you want or need. This can make you wonder where to begin. If you plan on buying a piece of jewelry which is very expensive, choose one which you will enjoy for many years. Although you […]

Dan Fogelberg's "Run For The Roses" speaks of our love for horses; our enchantment of a graceful warrior and trusted friend to man. As the Western theme starts to reappear in clothing, and boot cut jeans become a preferred style, horse themes are taking their prominent place once again. From artwork on T Shirts […]

The number marks on precious gold jewelry are a bit of confusion to lots of people. We are generally used to seeing a karat or silver mark like this: 10K, 14K, 18K, Sterling, etc. The numbers mean the same thing. For 14k the number is technically 583 but most manufacturers adopted the European way […]

People who sell jewelry to jewelry resellers are dealing in wholesale jewelry. This is a business that can be easily established online. As per regulations a license is needed to start a wholesale jewelry online store. This license can be obtained from the local chamber of commerce. Once the license is through you you […]