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- Body Jewelry and Today's Stars
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] Body jewelry and body piercing practices have been observed by various groups of people all over the world throughout the centuries. For some tribes it is a rite of passage, for others it is an indicator of social status. For many, body jewelry is used to enhance personal beauty and as devices to rise above the rest of the pack.
- Cheap Hotel Secrets Revealed
[Travel-and-Leisure:Budget-Travel] If economy is your goal when travelling, your choice of hotel accommodations is key. These travel tips can help.
- Eco-tourism Today - Travel Lean and Green
[Travel-and-Leisure] Eco-tourism is very fashionable these days, but you need to know what you are getting into. These green travel tips can help.
- Budget Honeymoon Travel - How to Consummate the Best Deals
[Travel-and-Leisure:Budget-Travel] When planning your honeymoon with the idea of saving money, timing can be everything. These travel tips will help you get a good start.
- Travel Sickness and How to Deal With It
[Travel-and-Leisure] Travel sickness afflicts a majority of people. Most of us have to travel for business or pleasure from time to time. These travel sickness tips can help you cope.
- Big City Travel Tips - Safety First
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Big city travel has never been more alarming for individuals not used to city travel and unfamiliar with the city in question. It can be daunting traveling to a new destination, but apprehension is more likely to rise to the surface when you look at just how many crimes take place these days. Couple that with the alarming big city travel stories that have been publicized on the Internet and it is little wonder that individuals debate as to whether they really want to experience certain cities for themselves! These tips can help!
- Alternative Travel Exposed
[Travel-and-Leisure] Learn how to think out of the box when it comes to making your travel plans. These travel tips can give you an edge.
- Air Travel Nightmares - How to Cope
[Travel-and-Leisure:Airline-Travel] Air travel can produce tremendous stress and even anxiety in many people. Here are some suggestions to help ease the problems associated with this form of travel.
- Travels Accident Insurance FAQ
[Insurance:Travel] Travel insurance is essential, but you need to know some basic facts before you buy. This travel insurance FAQ is a great place to start.
- Today's Cheap Travel Secrets Revealed
[Travel-and-Leisure:Budget-Travel] How to travel on the cheap can be challenging. The would be travel wants to save money while having the best possible vacation. These useful travel tips can be a great way to help you focus on your travel plan.
- How to Travel With Children - "Are We There Yet?"
[Travel-and-Leisure] Travelling with children can be challenging at the very least. Here are some tips to make the process less stressful and more enjoyable.
- Family Travel Checklist
[Travel-and-Leisure] Traveling with your family should be fun, but there are loads of potential problems to overcome. Proper planning can help you stay focused and organized. Use this family travel checklist to organize your thinking and much of the stress will be eliminated.
- Travel Packing Made Easy
[Travel-and-Leisure] Travel light-travel right! Knowing what to leave in and what to leave out of your travel bags can help lay the groundwork for a successful excursion. These tips for how to pack for your trip can provide a basis for a great trip.
- How to Travel Like a Pro
[Travel-and-Leisure] With the right information and a little planning, it is possible to travel the world in style without breaking the bank. These travel tips and strategies are a great place to start.
- Travel Smart - How to Pick the Best Time For Your Trip
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] With a little planning, the proper research and a sense of timing, your perfect vacation is within reach. These travel tips can be your guide.
- Travel Success Secrets Revealed
[Travel-and-Leisure] How to take the steps that will help you have a perfect vacation without the stress. Travel should be fun, not stressful. These Travel tips can help.
- Discover Travel - Expand Your World
[Travel-and-Leisure:Budget-Travel] Get more out of life and expand your horizons through visiting other cultures. Learn to travel safely while exercising your sense of adventure.
- Today's Budget Travel Insider Secrets
[Travel-and-Leisure:Budget-Travel] Today's economic conditions have more people than ever looking for budget travel information. This article explores some ideas on how to have an enjoyable vacation without breaking the bank.
- How to Travel With Your Pet
[Travel-and-Leisure] The concept of traveling with ones pet may be challenging to many, but with a little planning is actually quite easy. The benefits of bringing your furry friend can far outweigh the obstacles.
- Blueberries For Health - Superfood Or Super Fad?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] If you pick up any health and beauty magazine and read an article written about the health benefits of a certain food, the likelihood is that you will see a specific term - "superfood." This is a term that has been coined by health experts in the last five years or so to describe any of the raw foods on the market that have great essential health benefits. High vitamin, antioxidant and omega 3 foods are the ones commonly referred to as superfoods. This is not a scientific term, but is extremely apt considering that all of the food that the tag has been given to can be of immense benefit to your health. The blueberry is one of the foods that the tag has been given to, but is that really an accurate perception of the little berry?
- Blueberries For A Better Workout
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] We live in a world where every individual covets the body beautiful. We are always looking for that way to get ahead as far as fitness is concerned. That may be in the form of the foods that supply us with optimal energy of the way of exercising that we feel is most beneficial to us. If we look deep into folklore, the earliest peoples had the best ideas. For example, Native Americans swore by the power of blueberries to sustain them and give them the energy to combat illness. They didn't rely on faddy diets or health kicks. They just lived at one with nature. Where our own fitness regime is concerned, we can take a leaf out of their book and look to the blueberry for a better workout.
- Blueberries are Blue, Dilly Dilly
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Blueberries have good taste. That statement might seem like an obvious, if uninspired, way to begin an article on the delights and health benefits of blueberries. But it isn’t meant to be.
- Blueberries and Healthy Aging- Mother Nature Takes on Father Time
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Any publicity which can present a strong case for the anti-aging virtues of a product to a public trying to minimize the unpleasant aspects of growing older will generate sales. Mother Nature, it seems, has provided the unassuming blueberry as one of our foremost defenses in the battle against Father Time.
- Blueberries and Brain Power- Food for Thought
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Spain is not at the top of the list of countries known for their blueberry production. But thanks to the research done by scientists at the University of Barcelona on the benefits blueberries provide in the fight against age-related brain function deficits, Spanish growers are seriously engaged in increasing production of the dusky blue fruits.
- Blueberries- An Antioxidant Powerhouse
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Owing to the growing health concerns over the health of this and future generations, society seems intent on coming up with viable solutions that can improve the health of its people as a whole. This attitude has led to a rise in the amount of health fads and crazes bandied about, even though half of them have no basis whatsoever, let alone proof that they work. Solutions to society's health problems do not have to be amazingly complex, and the unlikely tiny form of the blueberry is one of the simplest methods of improving your inner and outer health without tapping into the crazy culture.
- Beauty And The Blueberry
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Now we all know that fruit has fantastic properties that can enhance our natural beauty and might even stop the aging process somewhat. That is a must in modern society because everyone and their dogs want to stop the natural aging process and preserve their youth forever. It is all about looking young in today's world. Now fruit in general may not enable you to maintain your beauty, but one particular fruit can contribute to your beauty far more than others. Meet the blueberry!
- Alzheimer's Disease- The Blueberry Defense
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Flavonoids. Are they science fiction creatures--like humanoids, only tastier?
Well, in their natural state, they do taste good. But, although the health benefits with which they have recently been credited certainly border on amazing, they are not the product of science fiction.
- Blueberry Health Secrets Revealed
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Did you know that the blueberry is one of the most underrated fruits commonly available to us today? It has a long and illustrious history in America but yet the majority of us do not count it amongst our favorite foods. When you look at the health benefits we really should. There’s nothing like a good portion of tasty, juicy blueberries to treat our taste buds and help our bodies to stay as healthy as possible.
- Springtime Jewelry Fashion Suggestions
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Jewelry-Diamonds] Why not consider buying heart-shaped springtime jewelry for yourself, or for your special someone? After all, "In spring, the young man's fancy turns to thoughts of love." But it's not just young men, surely! When spring rolls around, thoughts of l'amour murmur within every one of us. Heart-shaped accessories and gifts are certainly popular.
- Titanium Wedding Ring- for the Future and Forever
[Relationships:Wedding] You can say "forever" with just one ring - if you will make it a titanium wedding ring. "Forever" doesn't come with gold and a diamond, certainly - gold doesn't convey enough of the permanence the word was made to represent. Even if you leave the diamond for some other piece of jewelry - like a necklace, an earring or even a brooch, a single titanium wedding ring would speak of a lifetime commitment all on its own.
- May's Birthstone Secrets Revealed
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Jewelry-Diamonds] May's birthstone is the emerald. Since the early ages, people have believed that birthstones lend special powers to their wearers, especially if a person wears a stone that is associated with his or her birth month. Some also believe that being born in a specific month gives you specific virtues, which are embodied by your birth stone. In the case of the emerald, the virtues happen to be purity, both of the mind and the body.
- American Idol Jewelry Favorites
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Movies-TV] The merchandise is everywhere: American Idol t-shirts, American Idol jewelry, American Idol accessories - all the things you need to make you look like your favorite American Idol! More than anyone else in this day and age, kids aspire to be the next Fantasia Barrino, the next Ruben Studdard, the next Carrie Underwood, and to get their shot in the limelight so they can let their talents shine.
- Mother's Day Jewelry Gift Suggestions
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Make Mother's Day memorable for the first special girl in your life, by buying her mother's day jewelry. Enough of the chocolates, enough of the flowers, enough of the warm and toasty shawls! This year, give her a unique gift that will certainly warm her heart.
- Sexy Biker Jewelry -- Born to Be Wild
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Jewelry-Diamonds] At one point or another, we all have to admit to ourselves that bikers - with their gritty leather jackets, imposing motorbikes and gothic biker jewelry - represent everything our repressed hearts secretly desire. The appeal of running loose, going anywhere you wish is universal, transcending age, race and gender.
- Diamonds and Denim
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Jewelry-Diamonds] Learn how to create a "head-turning" look by combining working-class fashion staples like dark colored denim with the high-class Bling of diamonds.
- April's Birthstone Secrets Revealed
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Jewelry-Diamonds] The diamond, treasured by nearly everyone is the birthstone for the month of April. Learn the many secrets of this fabulous stone.
- Easter Jewelry on Parade
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Easter -- a time of rebirth, regeneration, renewal -- is also a time for celebration, and many people find that wearing Easter jewelry is an apt thing to do during the season. You can choose from among a wide selection of designs, from the solemn to the elegant to the carefree. Whatever your personality may be, you can be sure that there's an accessory that's just right for the festivities on Easter Sunday.
- Engagement Ring Buying Tips: How to Avoid Rip-offs, Embarrassing Moments, and Painful Regrets
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Jewelry-Diamonds] When shopping for the perfect engagement ring, a little knowledge can help you avoid embarrassing moments and save you a lot of money.
- Pearls Gone Wild
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Jewelry-Diamonds] Pearls have always held an almost mystical place in the history of jewelry. As early as the 4th century B.C., pearls were already being used by royalty not only to enhance personal beauty, but also to denote their high status. Today, pearls are among the most popular items in the worlds of fashion and jewelry because they are timeless in their elegance and simplicity. But that isn't to say they're boring! Oh no. The beauty of pearls is that they are suitable for just about anybody, whether they be naughty or nice.
- Wedding Ring Buying Tips - To Have and To Hold
[Relationships:Wedding] Exchanging "I do's" and kissing the bride are undoubtedly popular moments in every wedding. But of no less importance is the moment when the groom places a wedding ring on the finger of his bride, and vice versa. This symbolizes the binding of two hearts in the circle of a new life together. Here, we'll take a look at a few wedding ring buying tips to help prepare for that most special moment.
- Spring Break - Jewelry Fashion Trends
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Jewelry-Diamonds] For one week during early spring, college and university students in many countries including the United States, Canada, and China leave their classrooms and take a much-needed respite from hitting the books. Spring break is a time to let one's hair down and to just take it easy. Many students take the opportunity to travel during this week-long recess; others turn to arts and crafts. For either of these spring break activities, jewelry can play an important role.
- Jewelry, Jazz and Gumbo: Mardi Gras and a New Beginning
[News-and-Society] New Orleans was terribly hit by Hurricane Katrina in September 2005, resulting in an unprecdented loss of property and lives. But despite the damage, the people of the Crescent City rallied and pushed ahead with the annual Mardi Gras tradition -- complete with great food, jazz music, flowing drink, funky jewelry, and all the bright accoutrements that help make the event an enjoyable one.
- Saint Patrick's Day Jewelry: They're Gorgeous - and that's No Blarney!
[Womens-Interests] March 17 is a very special day in the year everywhere there is an Irish population. It's not only the National Day of Ireland, but it's also the feast day of Patrick, Ireland's national saint. In Ireland itself, as well as in hundreds of cities in the United States, Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated with much fanfare. Pubs serve green beer, people wear green clothing, and everywhere you can see jewelry and other items patterned after symbols and figures reminiscent of Irish culture and customs.
- Wear Animal Jewelry for an Alluring Natural Look
[Pets] Looking for a design that's chic and at the same time unconventional? Try your luck at animal jewelry. Far from being tacky or inelegant, animal designs are actually rather distinctive. Finely crafted jewelry with animal motifs lends a mysterious air to the person who wears them.
- Jewelry and the Stars: A Glittering Night at the 2006 Academy Awards
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Jewelry-Diamonds] The walk by celebrities down the red carpet at the annual Academy Awards is probably just as anticipated by television viewers all over the world as the presentation of the awards themselves. The ladies are the stars of the show, and there's just something enthralling about seeing them decked out in all their finery for the event. The gowns and the jewelry they’re wearing all reinforce that they are stars, a step above us ordinary mortals.
- Man Earring: a macho look in jewelry fashion
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] These days, there is a call for more "metrosexuals," or men who are conscious about their looks and clothing, so much that it is actually important for them to be not only presentable, but fashionable as well in civilized society. The television program "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" has revolutionized makeovers for all of us, for it has shown that, yes, it is indeed possible for men to be pleasant to look at without being "girly" or "dandy." Masculine jewelry, such as man earrings, are a big part of this metrosexuality trend.
- Gay Wedding Ring: Symbol of Love and Equality
[Relationships:Sexuality] A wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime occasion for many people, although for an increasing number of persons, it has become a several-in-a-lifetime event. In any case, it is still a very special ceremony that binds not only a man and a woman together; today, gay male couples and gay women couples also observe the ceremony to affirm their lifelong commitment to each other. In such ceremonies, the gay wedding ring takes center stage.
- Fashionable Silver Earrings for Anytime and All the Time
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] It's been said that silver jewelry makes a person look youthful and energetic, while gold makes a person look sophisticated and mature. Hence, silver is a popular choice of the young for their adornments. It is also more practical, as it costs less than gold jewelry and is more widely available. There are more specialty shops that sell silver earrings, rings necklaces and bracelets, for example, than those that specialize in gold jewelry.
- Pearl Jewelry: The Epitome of Elegant Simplicity
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Pearl jewelry catches attention because of its uncomplicated and serene elegance. It may seem like an oxymoron, but sometimes the simplest things are the ones that are the most attractive. A look at a simple pearl earring, a representative example of pearl jewelry, is enough to dispel all doubt.
- Diamond Earrings: Superiority and Endurance
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] "A diamond is forever," as the old saying goes. The late actress Marilyn Monroe said it best: "a diamond is a girl's best friend." So much tribute has been paid to the everlasting glory of the diamond, which is among the most valuable (and expensive!) precious stones in existence. Is it any wonder then that diamond jewelry is so fashionable? Diamond earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets – many of these are regarded as works of art.
- Chandelier Earrings: Cascading Elegance
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Earrings come in many forms, and the complexity of the style reflects the sophistication of the wearer's taste. One of the most elegant and complex designs is the chandelier cut. Chandelier earrings - as they are simply called - are a more complicated variant of the drop earrings, which are usually made of just one stone or material. Chandelier earrings may be a mix of two or more stones, or an elaborate web of stones and metal. They are longer than drop earrings and often reach far down the neck area without touching the shoulders.
- Belly Rings: Sexy is as Sexy Does
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Body piercings have been the object of much controversy -- besides being an artistic expression and a celebration of one's physical endowments. The belly ring is such a piece of jewelry.
- Jewelry of Semi-Precious Stones: Stylish Things of Beauty
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Want to make or wear impressive costume jewelry, but running on a tight budget? Using semi-precious stones is one good way to achieve this. These stones come in a wide variety and are highly accessible to almost everyone. Semi-precious stones preserve the effect of sophistication. Many pieces of jewelry made of these stones are pleasant to look at without seeming opulent. Depending on one's own taste and fashion sense, these gemstones have the greatest potential to enhance one's personal sense of style.
- Wolf Jewelry: Dances With Vogue
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] When shopping for jewelry, one can see two extremes in any motif lineup: the delicate, feminine extreme, and the strong, masculine extreme. Among the "strong" extremes, wolf jewelry stands out as a common favorite -- it is, after all, the symbol of virility and independence, rebellion and complete self-possession. When one wears the most common types of masculine wolf jewelry, one is virtually saying, "I'm tough; don't mess with me."
- Rabbit Jewelry: A Sign of Refinement
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] There is a certain delight that comes with the sight of rabbit jewelry. The motif is cute and cuddly, and the person wearing it may often be seen as fun to be with, whimsical and affectionate.
- Parrot Jewelry: Colorful, Exotic, Fun!
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Parrot jewelry is the mark of a bird-lover, someone who likes freedom and the sight of creatures exercising that freedom across the open skies. It is also the mark of someone who likes lively, colorful things. Brightly hued and endearing, these designs bring delight not only to the wearer, but also those who see them being worn.
- Lion Jewelry: The Pride of Royalty
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] "I'll show you who's boss!" is what the sight of lion jewelry says -- no, roars! In a crowded room, the people most likely to shine out and be the lives of the party may well be wearing lion jewelry. These people are take-charge, charismatic and naturally the stars of the show -- much like the lion in their accessories.
- Panda Jewelry: an Eye on Our Endangered Wildlife
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Thinking of an adorable motif to wear or give away to friends, but tired of cliches? Maybe you've bought too many ballerina figurines or puppy plushies. It's time to experiment with a different theme. The idea of panda jewelry is a unusual and is associated with environmental and ecological issues.
- Horse Jewelry: Bold and Free
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] A popular motif in jewelry, even among city dwellers, is horses. Horse jewelry is enigmatic and evokes a sense of strength as well as of mystery. Now one would have to ask: why horses? Why care about an animal rarely seen in the city anyway?
- Dolphin Jewelry Promotes Environmental Awareness
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] "And when the day comes that we can communicate intelligently with dolphins, they may introduce us to the concept of survival without aggression, and the true joy of living, which at present eludes us. In that circumstance what they have to teach us would be infinitely more valuable than anything we could offer them in exchange." -- Horace Dobbs
- Dog Jewelry: A Celebration of Man's Best Friend
[Pets:Dogs] "Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring--it was peace." - Milan Kundera
- Cat Jewelry: Freeing the Inner Feline
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] "Cats are possessed of a shy, retiring nature, cajoling, haughty, and capricious, difficult to fathom. They reveal themselves only to certain favored individuals, and are repelled by the faintest suggestion of insult or even by the most trifling deception." - Pierre Loti
- Clip Earrings: A Pierce-Less Sense of Style
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Pierced jewelry is all the rage among both the young and old, celebrities and commoners alike. But for various reasons, a person may be against ear piercings. It could be because ear piercings are a bit of a hassle, and then again it could be because body piercings are prohibited to a person because of religion or other constraints.
- Gemstone Earring: One Small Way to Express Your Individuality
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Some people have specific color preferences while some people also like only specific stones, and are energized by being around them. Gemstone earrings exist so that people may be able to select their jewelry based on their own preferences, and customize their accessories according to their desires.
- Beaded Earrings Cultivate an Exotic and Sultry Look
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] When we think beads, we normally think of bracelets, anklets, hair ornaments and necklaces. What about beaded earrings? Well, earrings are mostly made of metal, enamel and precious stones, some of us think. Earrings are fancy and expensive!
- Diamond Stud Earrings: Elegant Unisexuality
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] A diamond stud earring is made up of just one perfectly cut diamond, set in fine gold or silver. The simplicity of the design itself is its own selling point: anything fancier and you could easily fall into the trap of over-accessorizing. A single-stone earring is singled out for its sophisticated look.
- Diamond Hoop Earrings: The Diva's Choice
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Diamond hoop earrings are perfectly popular these days, thanks to young pop divas like Jennifer Lopez or J-Lo, hiphop diva extraordinaire. J-Lo is also known for spreading the trend of the chandelier earring, and other cascading-style ear ornaments.
- Ankle Bracelets: Accessories to Pamper and Adorn Your Feet
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Feet are among the most the most beautiful parts of a woman's body. This fact is often overshadowed by modern media, which highlights women's faces and torsos, and little else. Yet throughout history, the delicate shape of women's feet have been paid great respect and attention, as proven by classical literary works by D.H. Lawrence and Lord Byron, to name only a few. In "Double Indemnity," the hero Walter is so entranced by the ankle bracelet worn by a woman named Phyllis, that he mentions it several times in the course of the movie.
- Baby Jewelry: Infant Fashion as Keepsake
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Matching jewelry for mommy and baby is always a cute touch, and it can be a keepsake for when the baby is all grown up. The sentimental value that comes with baby jewelry cannot be measured. Sometimes certain items of jewelry come with memories; like this bracelet one was bought right after little Sarah took her first steps, or this pendant was bought soon before Davey started to say his first words.
- Garnet is January's Birthstone
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] If you're still young enough to remember your birthday, you probably also remember the special birthstone assigned to it. But at your age, we bet you don't really know the SIGNIFICANCE of your birthstone and what power the ancients felt would be bestowed about you by wearing it.
- Vintage Costume Jewelry: Yesterday's Fashion Today
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Collectible-Jewelry] Jewelry, whether fine or costume, has been a part of human culture since the earliest times. People wear jewelry to satisfy their vanity, to indulge their love for beautiful things, and to look good to others. Vintage costume jewelry fulfills all these criteria, but at a fraction of the cost of real or fine jewelry.
- Turquoise Necklace Facts and Beliefs
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] ‘Pieces of sky.’ That’s how turquoise was called by some Native American tribes. Indeed, it requires no great stretch of the imagination to understand why turquoise was referred to as such. Just as the heavens could be a peaceful or stormy blue, so could turquoise seem to express different moods with its different shades of blue and green.
- Threader Earrings -- a Fashion Jewelry Success Story
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] New jewelry fashions need several factors going for them if they are to succeed. These include aesthetics, price, timing, and maybe even just sheer, plain luck. Threader earrings seem to have all these qualities in abundance. Also known as earthreads or ear strings, threader earrings have a very large following, especially among the young set, who think that they are and cool.
- The Pearl Necklace -- A Timeless Beauty
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] It has been said that of all the pieces of jewelry in the world, a pearl necklace is the only thing that a woman should not be without. And that’s no wonder, for a pearl necklace is the embodiment of classic sophistication and timeless elegance. It goes with a variety of outfits, from casual day wear to formal evening attire.
- Teen Jewelry Fashion Exposed
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Teenagers are a fickle bunch. At that stage of physical and psychological growth, they are constantly experimenting with things to improve their image and their look. Teen jewelry fashion plays a major part in the development of their identity and efforts to either blend in with the crowd or establish their own unique persona.
- Sterling Silver Jewelry -- Classic Simplicity
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Sterling silver jewelry is synonymous with class and style in the world of fashion. Its versatility and flexibility make it a welcome and useful addition to any person’s wardrobe. Sterling silver jewelry epitomizes classic simplicity in itself, but as the setting for gemstones or combined with other precious metals, the aesthetic value it lends to the wearer is inestimable.
- Pierced Ear Problems and Solutions
[Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] The practice of ear piercing dates back to thousands of years ago. From jungle tribes to desert nomads to royalty, pierced ears were indicators of both beauty and social standing. Ear piercing is just as popular today, with both men and women having one or both earlobes pierced.
- Opal Jewelry -- Your Own Personal Piece of Rainbow
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] Opal is a magnificent gemstone whose shades encompass virtually every hue in the color spectrum. The play of color is different on every stone, and its shimmering hues gave rise to the word ‘opalescent.’
- Making Hemp Jewelry Is Fun and Easy
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] Making our ideas come to life and creating them with our own hands is a great source of satisfaction for many of us. Handicrafts such as making hemp jewelry have been and continue to be very popular among both hobbyists and would-be entrepreneurs alike.
- Making Beaded Jewelry Is Easy to Do
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] Making beaded jewelry is an inexpensive and fun hobby that nearly anyone can do. The materials needed are readily accessible and cost very little money. Aside from the requisite thread, needle and the beads, there are also some other materials that the hobbyist can use in making beaded jewelry.
- Lance Armstrong Bracelets: Fashion Accessories for a Worthy Cause
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] Lance Armstrong bracelets, the yellow rubber wrist bands inscribed with the motto LiveStrong, are tangible parts of champion American cyclist Lance Armstrong’s legacy. Diagnosed with testicular cancer on October 2, 1996, Armstrong battled with the disease and didn’t let it get in the way of his will to wear the yellow jersey once again to compete in the Tour de France cycling tournament.
- Jewelry Making for Fun and Profit
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] There is an old adage that says work isn’t really work if you enjoy what you’re doing. If one of your hobbies is jewelry making, why not turn this activity into a source of income? You’re already having fun anyway, and it wouldn’t take a whole lot more to share your jewelry creations with people who would appreciate them and be more than happy to pay for them.
- Jewelry Christmas Gifts That Sparkle and Shine
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] The joyous season of Christmas is steeped in tradition, and gift giving is one ritual that is inseparable from this holiday. Who hasn’t had difficulty at one time or another in choosing a suitable present for a beloved family member or a dear friend?
- Jewelry and the Darkside: Fashionable Gothic Jewelry
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] No, by jewelry and the darkside, we are not referring to Darth Vader’s dark side of the force. However, the idea of jewelry inspired by Anakin Skywalker, the Sith and his Emperor sure is tantalizing. Here, if you think more about the likes of Morticia Addams of the Addams family, then you’re on the right track.
- Hip-hop Jewelry and Today's Stars
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] Watch any of the major movie, television, and music award shows on television today and one of the first things you’ll notice about the celebrities on the red carpet, aside from their extravagant (and sometimes outlandish) attire, are the amount and size of the jewelry they are wearing. Hip-hop jewelry, more commonly known as bling-bling, is definitely not understated fashion.
- Celtic Jewelry: Ancient Symbolism in Popular Fashion
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] The mysterious and the mystical have always had the power to hold human beings in thrall throughout the millennia. Celtic jewelry is no exception to this, since they are an extension and a reminder of the traditions and rituals of the Celts, an ancient European people.
- Bridal Jewelry: Fulfilling a Wedding Tradition
[Relationships:Wedding] ‘Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.’ This is a saying that many brides take to heart when considering their wedding trousseau. From wedding gowns, accessories and motifs, brides from all walks of life throughout the years have tried their best to stick to this formula.
- Birthstone Jewelry Beliefs and Celebrity Birthdays
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] Wearing birthstone jewelry is very popular today. Not only is it fashionable; somehow, it also makes the item feel more personal and part of the wearer’s personality. Almost all gems are believed to be imbued with some special sort of power and this is one of the reasons why it is considered lucky to wear birthstone jewelry.
- Bewitching Jewelry -- Amulets, Talismans and Charms
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] Throughout the ages, men and women have used gemstones and crystals in personal ornaments and body decorations as bewitching jewelry. Wearing them as charms, talismans or amulets, they were believed to possess the power to ward off evil spirits (or attract benevolent ones), keep one safe from harm, or to find love.
- Buying Jewelry For Your Business Part 6: Buying Pearl Jewelry
[Business] Whether you presently own a retail or web based business and are looking for an additional profit center or you are thinking of starting a business, jewelry is a “no-brainer” choice for a proven product category. The buying public, (particularly women) never tires of jewelry as the choices in color, materials, finishes and styles are endless and innovations are continual. Every generation reinvents jewelry for itself in much the same way that it reinvents music and fashion. Styles change but the basic facts remain the same. If you are a seasoned professional, please consider the following a refresher course. To the new comer, use this information as a foundation for your ongoing jewelry education.
- Buying Jewelry For Your Business Part 5: Buying Diamond Jewelry
[Business] Whether you presently own a retail or web based business and are looking for an additional profit center or you are thinking of starting a business, jewelry is a “no-brainer” choice for a proven product category. The buying public, (particularly women) never tires of jewelry as the choices in color, materials, finishes and styles are endless and innovations are continual. Every generation reinvents jewelry for itself in much the same way that it reinvents music and fashion. Styles change but the basic facts remain the same. If you are a seasoned professional, please consider the following a refresher course. To the new comer, use this information as a foundation for your ongoing jewelry education.
- Buying Jewelry For Your Business Part 4: Buying Platinum Jewelry
[Business] Whether you presently own a retail or web based business and are looking for an additional profit center or you are thinking of starting a business, jewelry is a “no-brainer” choice for a proven product category. The buying public, (particularly women) never tires of jewelry as the choices in color, materials, finishes and styles are endless and innovations are continual. Every generation reinvents jewelry for itself in much the same way that it reinvents music and fashion. Styles change but the basic facts remain the same. If you are a seasoned professional, please consider the following a refresher course. To the new comer, use this information as a foundation for your ongoing jewelry education.
- Precious Stones The Big Five-Part 5 The Pearl
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] Since pearls are so rare and possess such a high degree of natural beauty, they have been considered to be among the most splendid of gems for many centuries.
The people of India and Persia (Iraq) were among the earliest to collect pearls, because of the rich fisheries of Ceylon and the Persian Gulf, the Indian and Persian princes in the last century, acquired huge collections of pearls that have never been equaled, these collections would be worth hundreds of millions of dollars today.
- Precious Stones The Big Five - Part 4 The Diamond
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] The diamond is generally regarded as the premier gem in the world of precious stones.
Of all the precious stones the diamond has the simplest composition; it is merely crystallized carbon. The most common substance that is known, a substance that is present in every plant, animal and mineral on the earth.
- Precious Stones - The Big Five - Part 3 The Sapphire
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] The sapphire, protector of the innocent, celestial guardian of truth, bringer of health and youth, symbol of the heavens and birthstone for the month of September, is in fact the same stone as the ruby, the mineral corundum.
- Precious Stones - The Big Five: Part 2, The Ruby
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] What fairy tales of enchanted princesses and legendary lore of the Arabian Nights does not the mere mention of the ruby conjure up to our imagination! No stone has been more intimately connected with poetry and romance, and few gems can compare either in beauty or value with a perfect ruby. When Solomon exclaimed that “a virtuous woman was more valuable than rubies,” and Job, that “the price of wisdom is above rubies,” they both mentioned what to them was the most valuable thing in existence. And its value and rarity have not decreased since their time. Today a perfect ruby of five carats will fetch at least five times the value of a diamond of the same size and quality, while rubies without flaw or blemish, and of the true pigeon-blood variety, weighing as much as ten carats, are so rare and valuable that ten times the value of a perfect diamond would be considered a very low price to pay for so perfect a gem.
- Precious Stones -The Big Five: Part 1, The Emerald
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] The emerald is probably the most rare of all precious stones and is considered by some to be even more valuable than the diamond. Compared with other precious stones the emerald in its occurrence in nature is unique, for it is found in the rock in which it was formed. Unlike diamonds, sapphires and rubies, it never occurs in gem gravels. The earliest known locality where emeralds were found was in Upper Egypt near the coast of the Red Sea. The best stones, however, are found in Columbia, South America. Fine specimens have also been found in the United States in North Carolina.
- Jewelry and Gemstone Care & Cleaning Tips
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Diamond earrings, emerald rings, ruby bracelets, sapphire pendants; no doubt about it everybody loves beautiful gem stone jewelry. Gemstones are quite literally hard as rock, buy they can be damaged from careless handling and negligence. Here are some tips for keeping your gems and jewelry looking fabulous for years to come.
- Jewelry As A Father's Day Gift
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] It is widely known that many men enjoy fine jewelry. So, why not present Dad with a gift of jewelry this Father’s Day.
- Diamonds Are Forever
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Jewelry-Diamonds] Diamond jewelry: diamond rings, diamond earrings, diamond pendants and diamond bracelets are some of the most sought after gemstone creations. Your eyes tell you how beautiful a piece of diamond jewelry is, but how do you know you are getting your money’s worth?
- Jewelry For Birthdays-How To Buy The Perfect Gift At A Fair Price
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Gifts] Jewelry is the perfect gift for friends and loved ones at any stage in life. However the jewelry buying process can be a little tricky. Here are some hints for buying the perfect jewelry birthday gift at a great price.
- Jewelry As A Graduation Gift - Make It A Memorable One!
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Gifts] Jewelry makes a memorable gift to commemorate one of Life’s Great Milestones. Graduation represents a unique, personal accomplishment earned through hard work and determination.
- Sterling Silver Jewelry - The Rest Of The Story
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] Silver is widely diffused but is rarely found in the native state. Silver is originally as widespread as gold, occurring in nearly all of the volcanic rocks. Whereas gold remains unaltered by the action of the elements and is often carried long distances from its original place of occurrence, silver on the contrary is only to be found in the rocks where it originally occurs.
- Precious Stones Explained!
[Arts-and-Entertainment] The most precious stones are the diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. The pearl is oftentimes classed with precious stones. Although strictly speaking while it is not a stone it holds an esteemed place in jewelry.
- The Sterling Silver Story
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] Silver is the most common of the Precious Metals. It’s working qualities are very similar to gold. Pure silver, which is seldom used for jewelry because it is too soft. Silver weighs about half as much as gold and has greater flexibility. Though silver is not as malleable as gold it can achieve a more brilliant polish. In fact, silver shines above all other metals in this respect.
- Jewelry As An Anniversary Gift, What You Need To Know
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Gifts] Jewelry for anniversaries can be the perfect gift. It is widely known that there are lists of birthstones and zodiacal or talismanic stones, there are lists of stones for days of the week, hours of the day, for states of the union, for each of the seasons, and for anniversaries as well!
- Gold Jewelry -The Rest of The Story
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] Gold is one of the metals taken from the earth and is probably the first metal known to man. Its first use has been traced back to 3600 B. C. and was probably originally obtained in Egypt, as the ancient methods of obtaining gold in Egypt are illustrated in early rock carvings. It is said in the book of Genesis that Abraham, in the twentieth century B. C., when he went out of Egypt, was very rich not only in cattle but in gold and silver both in dust and ingots. In Exodus xxv, 29, we read that Moses was commanded by the Lord to make spoons of gold for the Tabernacle. In the writings of Homer, Sophocles, Herodotus, Pliny and others, gold is frequently mentioned.
- Precious Stones v.s. Semi-Precious Stones
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] Stones have been worn by both women and men since prehistoric times. Just as in the jewelry of modern times, beautiful stones, rare and colorful, are most often the dominant feature of a piece with a metallic setting for ornamentation.
- Gemstones, Color, and Mystical Symbolism
[Womens-Interests] The universe of colored gemstones is endlessly fascinating, for centuries, nearly every culture has held the belief that colored stones possess magical powers or the ability to endow the wearer with certain attributes. Due to the magical powers associated with colored gems, they were used extensively as amulets and talismans, portals to the future; and as important components to many spiritual practices.
- Buying Genuine American Indian Jewelry & Crafts
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews] Buying American Indian jewelry & crafts can be fun, exciting and confusing. Whether you’re considering a gift of American Indian jewelry & crafts for someone special or as a treat for yourself, take some time to learn the terms used in the industry. Here’s some information to help you get the best quality American Indian jewelry & crafts for your money, whether you’re shopping in a traditional brick and mortar store or online.
- Jewelry Shoppers Top Ten Tips
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews] Buying jewelry can be fun, exciting and confusing. Whether you’re considering a gift of jewelry for someone special or as a treat for yourself, take some time to learn the terms used in the industry. Here’s some information to help you get the best quality jewelry for your money, whether you’re shopping in a traditional brick and mortar store or online.
- Buying Pearl Jewelry Without Being Ripped Off
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews] Buying pearl jewelry can be fun, exciting and confusing. Whether you’re considering a gift of pearl jewelry for someone special or as a treat for yourself, take some time to learn the terms used in the industry. Here’s some information to help you get the best quality pearl jewelry for your money, whether you’re shopping in a traditional brick and mortar store or online.
- Buying Diamonds Without Being Ripped Off
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Jewelry-Diamonds] Buying diamond jewelry can be fun, exciting and confusing. Whether you’re considering a gift of diamond jewelry for someone special or as a treat for yourself, take some time to learn the terms used in the industry. Here’s some information to help you get the best quality diamond jewelry for your money, whether you’re shopping in a traditional brick and mortar store or online.
- Buying Platinum Jewelry Without Being Ripped Off
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews] Buying Platinum jewelry can be fun, exciting and confusing. Whether you’re considering a gift of Platinum jewelry for someone special or as a treat for yourself, take some time to learn the terms used in the industry. Here’s some information to help you get the best quality Platinum jewelry for your money, whether you’re shopping in a traditional brick and mortar store or online.
- Buying Jewelry for Mother's Day or How To Buy The Perfect Gift for Mom Without Getting Ripped Off
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Jewelry can be the perfect gift for mom on Mother’s Day, but there are pitfalls, especially if you rush at the last minute. Procrastination and a lack of knowledge can be rewarded with overpaying for a piece of jewelry or even worse, being ripped-off.
- Turquoise is December's Birthstone
[Womens-Interests] If you're still young enough to remember your birthday, you probably also remember the special birthstone assigned to it. But at your age, we bet you don't really know the SIGNIFICANCE of your birthstone and what power the ancients felt would be bestowed about you by wearing it.
- Citrine is November's Birthstone
[Womens-Interests] If you're still young enough to remember your birthday, you probably also remember the special birthstone assigned to it. But at your age, we bet you don't really know the SIGNIFICANCE of your birthstone and what power the ancients felt would be bestowed about you by wearing it.
- Opal is October's Birthstone
[Womens-Interests] If you're still young enough to remember your birthday, you probably also remember the special birthstone assigned to it. But at your age, we bet you don't really know the SIGNIFICANCE of your birthstone and what power the ancients felt would be bestowed about you by wearing it.
- Sapphire is September's Birthstone
[Womens-Interests] If you're still young enough to remember your birthday, you probably also remember the special birthstone assigned to it. But at your age, we bet you don't really know the SIGNIFICANCE of your birthstone and what power the ancients felt would be bestowed about you by wearing it.
- Peridot is August's Birthstone
[Womens-Interests] If you're still young enough to remember your birthday, you probably also remember the special birthstone assigned to it. But at your age, we bet you don't really know the SIGNIFICANCE of your birthstone and what power the ancients felt would be bestowed about you by wearing it.
- Ruby is July's Birthstone
[Womens-Interests] If you're still young enough to remember your birthday, you probably also remember the special birthstone assigned to it. But at your age, we bet you don't really know the SIGNIFICANCE of your birthstone and what power the ancients felt would be bestowed about you by wearing it.
- Pearl is June's Birthstone
[Womens-Interests] If you're still young enough to remember your birthday, you probably also remember the special birthstone assigned to it. But at your age, we bet you don't really know the SIGNIFICANCE of your birthstone and what power the ancients felt would be bestowed about you by wearing it.
- Birthstone Origins: Stranger than Fiction
[Arts-and-Entertainment] In the Old Testament, the book of Exodus tells the story of the Breastplate of Aaron, used in religious ceremonies. (Aaron…just in case you were absent from Sunday school that day…was the Biblical figure who performed, at Moses' direction, the miracles that confounded Pharaoh and his magicians.)
- Emerald is May's Birthstone
[Arts-and-Entertainment] If you're still young enough to remember your birthday, you probably also remember the special birthstone assigned to it. But at your age, we bet you don't really know the SIGNIFICANCE of your birthstone and what power the ancients felt would be bestowed about you by wearing it.
May's Birthstone: Emerald
Birthstone Properties: Symbolizes serenity and peace of mind.
Alternative Birthstone: Sapphire
- Diamond is April's Birthstone
[Arts-and-Entertainment] If you're still young enough to remember your birthday, you probably also remember the special birthstone assigned to it. But at your age, we bet you don't really know the SIGNIFICANCE of your birthstone and what power the ancients felt would be bestowed about you by wearing it.
- Aquamarine is March's Birthstone
[Arts-and-Entertainment] If you're still young enough to remember your birthday, you probably also remember the special birthstone assigned to it. But at your age, we bet you don't really know the SIGNIFICANCE of your birthstone and what power the ancients felt would be bestowed about you by wearing it.
- Amethyst is February's Birthstone
[Womens-Interests] If you're still young enough to remember your birthday, you probably also remember the special birthstone assigned to it. But at your age, we bet you don't really know the SIGNIFICANCE of your birthstone and what power the ancients felt would be bestowed about you by wearing it.
- Amber Mysteries Revealed
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] Amber, the gem of a stone that's not really a gemstone at all, is actually fossilized pine sap. People have collected, traded, carved, and coveted amber for more than 10,000 years. Yet despite our fascination with it, much about the smoky yellow stone -- the history of amber -- remains a mystery.
- Sterling Silver Jewelry Fashion Trends for the New Year and Beyond
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Each year, on fashion runways from New York to Paris, Milan, and Toyko, sterling silver is "new again" as designers interpret it in new and exciting ways. What makes sterling silver a fashion perennial? The answer is clear: when it comes to beauty, versatility, durability, and affordability, sterling silver jewelry is unsurpassed.
- Gem and Crystal Jewelry...the Power to Heal?
[Womens-Interests] References to the power of crystals and gems and their use in spiritual and healing rituals can be found in the ancient Mayan and Hebrew civilizations. Today the practice of using stones and crystals continues with ordinary people across the world who claim extraordinary results.
- Celtic Jewelry - A Beautiful Mystery Unraveled
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Celtic jewelry like the Celts themselves has a rich history and a proud tradition. Immensely beautiful with intricate Celtic symbols and delicate designs, Celtic cross jewelry, Celtic knot jewelry, and beautiful Claddaugh rings have been admired and desired for thousands of years.
- Sex, Chocolate and Jewelry
[Womens-Interests] Forget about the 1960's Flower Power credo: "Sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll." Toss out your DVD of the steamy 1989 erotic thriller "Sex, Lies, and Videotape." In the health-conscious, food-obsessed, "bling"-oriented 21st Century, we seem to have stopped hurtling forward and started to move backwards Everything old is new again and we're returning to a kinder, gentler era when gentlemen and ladies enjoyed sex, chocolate, and jewelry as the language of love.
- The Truth About Gold Jewelry
[Womens-Interests] Without a doubt, Gold is one of the world’s most precious metals. It is also a certainty that gold enjoys an unsurpassed popularity as a medium for jewelry expression. Both jewelry artisans and consumers alike are “in love” with gold. There seems to be no end to the range of colors, finishes and styles available and gold remains a perennial favorite setting for gemstones. However, many consumers as well as business people who buy and resell gold jewelry lack a certain fundamental understanding of the world of gold. This article hopes to fill in the gaps.
- Sterling Silver Jewelry Exposed
[Womens-Interests] Sterling silver jewelry is enjoying an unprecedented popularity with today's fashion conscious public. You know how beautiful sterling silver jewelry is and how brilliantly it shines. Now here is the rest of the story.
- Strategies for Success in the Exciting and Lucrative Home-Based Business of Jewelry & Gemstones
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- Twelve Tips for Greater Enjoyment of your Gold and Silver Jewelry
[Womens-Interests] Jewelry can be beautiful to look at, fun to buy, and can make bold and revealing statements about you. Hear are some tips for greater enjoyment of your favorite of your gold and silver jewelry.
- Gemstone Jewelry Secrets Revealed
[Womens-Interests] In this day and age, gemstones are generally worn for their natural beauty or as a fashion statement, but there are many that "buy-in" to the mythical and mystical symbolisms of gems as well. Whatever a persons reason, the world of gems today offers an almost endless choice. Many new gems have been discovered and are widely available in reds, blues, greens and many unusual shades as well. Armed with the information in this article; you will become a smarter shopper and your gemstone jewelry will reward you for years to come.
- Love at First Site: Giving Your Website Visitors the right Impression
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Web-Design] Think of the people who visit your site as blind dates. When you
open the door, your blind date usually knows whether they are
attracted to you within the first minute. How do they know? Easy.
By how you look, what you say, and how you treat them. If you
open the door wearing the same clothes you wore in 1987, say,
"Wow, from my friend's description, I thought you would be a lot
better looking," and sneeze in your dates face, not only will you
never get a second date, your date will run for his/her life.
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