Beads Pearls

Your jewellery makes a statement about you.... Beads... pearls and shell, wood and even bone and horn.

... Not all the beads are the same size, but most use the same method of sizing. [...] These beads can be a beautiful centerpiece to a necklace or bracelet.

... They can usually tell the difference by looking through the drill hole. [...] An X-ray will be able to determine the difference between a real and naturally produced pearl and a pearl that was cultured.

... Real pearls will feel slightly gritty and rough because of the layers of nacre than have formed over time. [...] If you are looking at a strand of pearls at an antique store or estate sale, look carefully at the drill holes.

... For this reason, the majority of pearls sold today are cultured pearls, where the creation and characteristics of the pearl are influenced and controlled by humans. [...] These pearls are manufactured from glass, plastics, ceramics, or other similar materials.

... Other beaded items in his tomb were a pair of slippers he perhaps wore as a child and a hassock. [...] There were beaded items found in temples in Japan that date back to 800 A.

... Be very careful on the type of brushes you choose to deep clean Sterling Silver jewelry. [...] Use 100% cotton materials such as: old T-shirts, sweat shirts, cotton balls, soft flannel materials (all unbleached), and also silver wipes.

... For example, be sure to keep it clean as dirt will gouge the jewelry. [...] For example, you may want to buy a safe, or utilize a hidden safe which looks like a household product (like a soda can or a jar of cleaner) but has a secret compartment which thieves might not be ...

... The ancient Romans and Egyptians prized pearls over the other gemstones, perhaps due to its eerie similarity to the moon. [...] Still, both fresh water pearls and salt water pearls were symbols of riches that only the wealthiest of individuals could afford.

... The wire itself comes in a variety of shapes, eg round, square, triangle and many more. [...] It is the ideal jewelry to make at home because you don't need complicated machinery, fire or chemicals.