If you are looking for a way to show your lover that you love them, one of the best ways to go ahead and do this is with handmade beaded jewelry. You'll find that when you give a gift of one of a kind jewelry that it can become a very important symbol in many ways.
It tells your lover that you took the time to go out and find something really special, and also tells them what you think about them; a one of a kind piece of jewelry for a one of a kind significant other is a great way to make your feelings and thoughts known.
When you head out looking for a piece of handmade beaded jewelry you need to put a bit of thought it into it before you start searching. Think about the person you're buying the gift for. What do they wear regularly? Do they like jewelry or do they save it for special occasions? Some people only wear jewelry at work, while others will switch out sets when they come home or head out for the evening. Take a moment to inventory the jewelry that your significant other wears.
Think about whether the jewelry you select should have any meaning. For instance, most people who love jewelry will often prefer gold or silver. Silver is a wonderfully flexible material, and you'll find that if you don't know which camp your lover falls into that silver makes a great compromise. It has a lovely, glowing sheen, and it tends to be harder than gold. Remember that pure silver is considered too soft to wear on a day to day basis, so think about getting sterling silver, or any other silver that has been alloyed to make it a little tougher.
The elaborateness of the piece of handmade beaded jewelry in question should also come into play. How complex are the decorations of the person that you are buying for? While some people prefer that their rings and necklaces should be very complex and detailed, other people prefer a real fluidity and simplicity of design. If your significant other is short and wouldn't mind looking taller, get longer necklaces with a V-shape. You'll also find that a choker or a U shaped necklace will shorten someone's appearance.
When you are looking for the pendants that will hang from the necklace, keep in mind that if your beloved has a fuller figure that they can complement their bodies with larger pieces. If your significant other is smaller, however, make sure that you don't overwhelm them with a piece that is too large.
Take a look and find out what is out there and make sure that you can make your loved one happy! Take some time to do your shopping and you'll find that finding handmade beaded jewelry that is one of a kind is a great deal easier than you think.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Handmade Beaded Jewelry
Unique handmade jewelry ranks right up there as one of the wonders of modern day. In fact custom jewelry takes the heart of yesterday and makes it the beauty and wondrous grace of today's beaded jewelry.
Some of the most amazing necklaces, bracelets, earrings worn by today's top names are actually handmade beaded jewelry crafted from the naturally formed stone and elements that have been present on the earth for centuries. It is this tie with nature, with a greater power, that makes handmade jewelry so attractive to so many people.
Gemstone jewelry is often used to symbolize or signify specific qualities the wearer hopes to enhance and accent. Handmade jewelry - perhaps a ruby - accenting a cross may signify the blood of Christ, the sacrifice, while jewelry containing turquoise may symbolize the traditional association of being at one with the sky, or freedom.
In these ways and many more, handmade beaded jewelry can often take the form of the latest style of fashion jewelry while having a meaning that is so much deeper, so much more intense than any trend.
When it comes to gemstones one of our most treasured traditions is the wedding ring and very few are as impressive as the diamond. While diamonds aren't normally used in beaded jewelry we would be remiss if diamonds were not included here.
A diamond is worn on the wedding ring due to its reputation for loyalty and continued love. It is placed on the ring finger of the left hand because it was thought that there was a vein that ran from that finger directly to the heart.
Handmade beaded jewelry artists create magical combinations of natural gemstones, beads and precious metals into one of a kind treasures. These beautiful works of art come to life and are to be cherished and passed along to generation after generation.
Custom crafted gemstone jewelry designed with care and attention to detail by a jewelry artisan, is really special. Whether it's handmade jewelry adorning an antiqued pendant or pearl drop earrings or a unique diamond set ring or an exquisitely crafted gemstone and silver necklace to rival any you would find at a big-name jeweler, handmade beaded jewelry captures the hearts of all who wear them.
Some of the most amazing necklaces, bracelets, earrings worn by today's top names are actually handmade beaded jewelry crafted from the naturally formed stone and elements that have been present on the earth for centuries. It is this tie with nature, with a greater power, that makes handmade jewelry so attractive to so many people.
Gemstone jewelry is often used to symbolize or signify specific qualities the wearer hopes to enhance and accent. Handmade jewelry - perhaps a ruby - accenting a cross may signify the blood of Christ, the sacrifice, while jewelry containing turquoise may symbolize the traditional association of being at one with the sky, or freedom.
In these ways and many more, handmade beaded jewelry can often take the form of the latest style of fashion jewelry while having a meaning that is so much deeper, so much more intense than any trend.
When it comes to gemstones one of our most treasured traditions is the wedding ring and very few are as impressive as the diamond. While diamonds aren't normally used in beaded jewelry we would be remiss if diamonds were not included here.
A diamond is worn on the wedding ring due to its reputation for loyalty and continued love. It is placed on the ring finger of the left hand because it was thought that there was a vein that ran from that finger directly to the heart.
Handmade beaded jewelry artists create magical combinations of natural gemstones, beads and precious metals into one of a kind treasures. These beautiful works of art come to life and are to be cherished and passed along to generation after generation.
Custom crafted gemstone jewelry designed with care and attention to detail by a jewelry artisan, is really special. Whether it's handmade jewelry adorning an antiqued pendant or pearl drop earrings or a unique diamond set ring or an exquisitely crafted gemstone and silver necklace to rival any you would find at a big-name jeweler, handmade beaded jewelry captures the hearts of all who wear them.
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