Pearls have a rich and vibrant history, dating back to ancient times when heroic divers would brave the oceans depths to bring to the waters surface these treasures of the deep. The pearl itself is known far and wide as the Queen of Gems, so it is no surprise that these glowing orbs have...
The History of Necklaces
Archeologists believe the necklace was born during the stone age about 40,000 years before than previously believed. April 2004, scientists were excavating a cave in South Africa discovered forty-one mollusks that may have been strung as neck jewelry about 75,000 years ago.
Before this...
The History Of Costume Jewelry
There is virtually no difference between costume jewelry and antique jewelry. Costume Jewelry dates back to the 1930s. By the definition of antique that would also make it antique jewelry. However, most jewelry experts have come to agree that antique jewelry predates the 1930s.
Costume...
The History of Citizen Watches
There are a lot of different companies that make watches and timepieces today but there are few that have been around as long as the Citizen Watch Company. Moreover, there are only a handful of companies that have stuck to their guns when it comes to the quality of the products that they were...
The History of Canadian Diamonds
It is said the sparkle from canadian diamond rings mimics the eerie and enchanting radiance of the Northern Lights. This is a bit of a romantic notion as it is actually the cut of the diamond, not its national identity that makes it twinkle like a Northern star. Still Canadian diamonds are among...
The Glitter Bitter JEWELRY
Jewelry the dominator of many moods, how a piece of body decoration can change and alter a persons image is remarkable? Take the birth stone a coloured precious jewel representing the month you were born hence birth signs horoscopes etc. Then we have the pendant locket encompassing a photo of a...
The Gift That Glistens In Every Land
Three thousand years ago, when the leader of one tribal group chose to visit a second tribal leader, he brought with him many gifts. Among those gifts, he invariably included some large and shiny pieces of jewelry.
That jewelry was undoubtedly made out of gold. It might have included...
The First Jewelry: Early Humans Were Into ...
When do you think humans started wearing jewelry? Five hundred years ago? Five thousand? Five million? A few years ago, a group of researchers led by Christopher Henshilwood of the State University of New York at Stony Brook discovered what it believes is the earliest jewelry in the South...
The Evolution Of The Watch
The watch as we know it today came into being out of the necessity of portability in the shipping and navigation industry in the early 15th century. The problem they had was that while the latitude could be measured by looking at the stars, the only way to determine longitude was by comparing...
The Epiphany of Tiffany and Co.
There aren’t many brand names that rank higher in the world of luxury and status than Tiffany & Co. A study recently conducted by the Luxury Institute reported that T&Co. is the most popular source for made-to-order, one-of-a-kind, and made-to measure luxury goods as preferred by...
The Different Types Of Pearls Found In ...
Using pearls as jewelry is a very affordable option for many people than using the other forms of jewelry. Many types of jewelry like necklaces, ear studs, bangles, and anklets can be made of pearls. Different types of pearls are available in the market based on how they are cultured or...
The Complications of Watchmakers Web Sites
Companies covered by JustLuxe manufacture only the finest products available worldwide. However, all Web sites are not created equal. While it may be painstakingly difficult to claim superior craftsmanship when comparing prestigious watchmakers to one another, their Web sites are a completely...