Pearls are said to be the girl’s best friend. Generally all the girls and women love pearls and they like to wear the jewelry made of pearls. It adds to their beauty and makes them appear more beautiful and elegant than they actually are. They also make great accents to the beadwork and single strands jewelry. But, it is important to know that which type of pearl is being used and what is the difference between them.

Basically there are three types of pearls: cultures, freshwater and glass pearls. Read the following article to know briefly about it.

Freshwater pearls- they are generally found in China. To make these pearls, the freshwater mussels are used. They have a good color, depth and luster. They are the small irregular shaped pearls prevailing in the market. They are nowadays very scarce as more advanced techniques are used to improve the quality of the pearls found from the oysters.

Cultured pearls- this is a manmade pearl where the irritants are induced in the body of the oyster. When this happens, the oyster starts secreting a substance called nacre. This nacre coats the foreign material till a smooth and an even pearl is formed. Cultured pearls means the oysters are harvested alive, then induced with an irritant in a laboratory and are re-planted in the sea again to form a pearl.

Glass pearls- glass pearls are the genuine pearls that can be either natural or cultured ones. They are available in different colors, shapes, qualities and weights. They are basically used by the fashion industry and the jewelry designers to attract the public and make them buy these lustrous pearls. They appear like real pearls and are available at a reasonable cost. Thus, you can enjoy the look of real pearls with these glass pearls.

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Beading is not a difficult task, in fact you can develop more ideas and enhance your creativity by doing it yourself at home. To start with beading, first you have to collect the pearls and the beads that you have to use while making the necklace. You have a wide variety of choices available for you to make an optimized selection.

After choosing the pearls and the beads, you will require a string to keep them designed together. You can use a thread, plastic line or a wire for this purpose. Beading wire would be the best option as it has more longevity as compared to the other materials.

Then you will need a clasp to fasten your necklace and hold it tightly and firmly in its place. There are beautiful large clasps available that are especially suitable if you are making a bracelet or you want to use the clasp as a centerpiece. The Lobster claw clasps are very popular among the beaders. These clasps are available at a reasonable rate and at the same time they can be fastened easily. They look wonderful with the turquoise beads, whether you are making a bracelet or a necklace out of it.

You will be also required to buy the simple metal rings or the jump rings that can be hooked separately to the lobster claw hooks. Use the crimp beads in the place of knots. Wherever you are using knots in the necklace or the bracelet, you can slip in a crimp bead there and then squeeze it with the help of the pliers. This will cover the knots and add to the beauty and finishing of your jewelry.

This was the basic guide for beading to help you start with. Once you get started, you will yourself invent novel and unique ideas to make your jewelry more attractive, more fabulous and more long lasting.

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A pearl is, was and will always remain a classic form of jewelry. You can create your own classic and updated combinations of pearl jewelries. To make the classic pearl earrings, you will require two euro wires, four ornamental pins, two triple loop components, 12-14mm freshwater pearls, flat nosed pliers and round nose pliers. These were the different supplies that you will need while making your classic pearl earrings. Collect all of them at one place and then you can begin to do your jewelry work.

To make the classic pearl earrings, you should start by taking three pearls on one of the headpins. Just put the pearls through the pins. Then take the round nosed pliers and make a simple loop at the top. While making the loop take care that you don’t close the loop.

Repeat the same step as suggested above to make the second line of the earring. Now you have got two strands of the pearls. Attach both the headpins to the 2 outer loops on one of the triple loop components. Now take the flat nosed pliers and close the simple loops of the hairpins near the loops on the component piece very gently. Then add a euro wire to the component piece. And your classic pearl earrings are ready. Repeat all the steps given above to make a matching earring for the one made.

You can use pearls of different colors and size to make your earrings an antique piece. You can make it a multi-colored piece or a single colored one or a combination of two colors. You can also add beads in between to add to its beauty. You can ue the crystal beads, genuine corals, turquoise beads, etc. you can make a number of variations in it depending on your tastes and preferences.

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A Quick Update.

Hi there everyone,

I have just realized that I have neglected The Red Jewel (as far as making jewellery is concerned) for quite a while haven't I! Well the holidays have proven to be slightly more busy than anticipated so I heartily apologize for this seemingly neverending hiatus.

Nevertheless- the good news.

1. I have actually got a few more pieces of jewellery that I have made and have yet to put up on the website, hang on to your horses.
2. For those of you who still remember the popular necklace 'Heartsong', (see necklaces) I am happy to announce that I am expecting a new arrival of similar heart lockets in silver, except nicer and more intricately designed!!! (I am very excited about this) So do be on the lookout for a very limited (I think I only have less than 5... oops) but gorgeous collection of silver heart locket necklaces.

By the way, what do you guys think of the newly renovated layout? I'm LOVING IT because I almost killed my eyes/brains trying to get all the html right.

See that scrolly pic of the girl on the left? That's me! I am now exist as a 'virtual shop assistant' and will be here at The Red Jewel 24/7 assisting you guys! (heh heh... actually I just thought it would be more convenient if you guys had the navigations at the side all the time.)

Also, if you take a peek in the individual jewellery categories you'll realize that I've broken them up into groups such that you're not viewing more than 50 items at once. This is just to help the pictures load quicker.

So! What with all that, put on a cheery smile and I'll see you guys around here soon!

Turquoise beads are the very popular gemstones in the world. It is a beautiful blue-green stone that never goes out of fashion. It can turn any piece of jewelry into a masterpiece with its colors ranging from apple green to royal blue. These beads are popular for their versatility that they provide in its design and make the jewelry design an appealing one.

If you want to create a popular and a trendy jewelry design, turquoise would be the right choice for you as it is in fashion for thousands of years. No matter, whatever the season is, turquoise remains the fashionable stone for years together.

It is a very soft stone as compared to the other stones. So, take care that you don’t drop the turquoise stone even on the carpet. It can shatter and get chipped. The turquoise beads should not be stored with harder materials that will cause scratches or scraps in the beads. The bet way to store turquoise is to hang it.

Turquoise is a stone that can be beaded even by an inexperienced beader. He can have fun with it. Just get a strand of round turquoise of your choice and string them simply into a string. 9it creates a jewelry staple easily. Making a necklace from the turquoise beads also gives you great relive from the stress. Wearing it will not only adore you, but also boost your confidence.

You might also know that Turquoise is the birth stone of Sagittarius (people born between 22^nd November and 21^st December). It is also the anniversary gemstone for those who have completed five successful years of marriage. You can gift turquoise in the form of necklace, earrings, bracelet to people on their 5^th marriage anniversary. It makes a great gift and it also has healing powers that can substantially improve the health, wealth and status of the wearer.

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Style is a matter of fashion that no one can compete. It depends upon individual tastes and preferences. If you want to take something unique by cutting own the heavy costs, you can make your jewelry at home. For this you will need different types of pearls and beads. The pearls band the beads can be selected depending on your choice. The pearls will add shimmer to your necklace; whereas the beads will bring about a little sparkle.

Take a wire of 9” in length and thread it with a needle on one of its side. Start stringing four beads of 3mm by alternating them with three delicacies. The necklace should begin and end with the 3mm bead. Don’t forget to string the pendant of your choice at the center. Start with the 3mm bead for creating a loop at the pendant.

The next step is to go through the beads again for tightening the wire by pulling the snug beads. Then it’s time to tie both the ends together using a surgeon’s knot and finally glue them. Again add few beads to the necklace in order to hide away the knot and the both the ends. After finishing this, trim away the excess thread.

Now determine the length of the finished necklace and then cut a small piece of the beading wire up to the length. Then string a pattern of alternating beads using four beads of 3mm and three delicacies. Now string the pendant on those beads. You can decorate the pendant in different ways. You can use a tear-droop shaped bead and a 3mm bead on either side of the pendant. Repeat this pattern unless you get the strand of the desired length.

In this way, you can use your creativity to make a unique necklace for yourself or to gift your loved ones at an exceptional cost. You can use the jade, agate, tiger’s eye or the turquoise beads for the same.

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The tiger’s eye beads are microcrystalline quartz’s that have the crystals which can be seen only under a microscope. These beads derived its name as tiger’s eye because they have a clear resemblance to the eyes of the tiger. The color of these beads mostly ranges from golden to honey yellow and they seem to dance in the light. These beads also have medicinal significance. It is used to aid the purification of blood, treat the ulcers and stubbornness. You will find the tiger’s eye beads in the countries like India, South Africa, California, Sri Lanka and Western Australia. Store the tiger’s eye beads in a stable temperature and do not let it to come in contact with alcohol.

There are two types of tiger’s beads: one is the Red Tiger’s Eye. The oxidation of the iron changes the color of the beads in this case and the other one is the Blue Tiger’s Eye. This is usually grey colored having diverse blues that is stripes all over.

The tigers eye beads are available on temporary strands ranging from 4mm to 20mm. there are contrasting brown and golden bands and it seems as if you are looking into the eyes of the dazzling tiger. You can intensify its sheen by stringing it with champagne colored pearls. This will create a dramatic effect.

There are about 28-92 Tiger’s eye beads on each temporary strands that are about 15.5” in length depending upon its width. The higher the width, less is the number of beads; whereas less the width more number of beads on every strand. You can purchase these temporary strands from a wholesaler and make your own jewelry.

You can make necklaces, bracelets, ear rings, finger rings from the tiger’s eye beads. Use your own creativity and create your own jewelry from these beads at home that will be unique and indifferent from others at a very reasonable cost.

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Hey guys,

New 2-piece set up! It's called Silver Falls, and the necklace design is slightly similar to that of Azure Treasures. Squint hard and you'll see the difference! Nevertheless, enjoy~

PS I managed to include super-duper close ups of the jewellery this time! I should do this more often, hmm?

Crystal beads are the beads that have gained a lot of popularity these days. Among the different brands, the Swarovski crystal beads are very famous. The crystal beads are the brittle beads and thus you have to handle them carefully. Just a slight hit of your pliers or any other material may chip off one of its side. But they are very popular among the youngsters, especially the earrings and the necklaces made of crystals because they have a tendency to shine and sparkle.

The crystal beads seem alive when the light shines on it. The light is reflected by them and hence they glow and entice in brilliant light. They are available in all the different sorts of shapes including the heart shape the barrel shape, oval shape, etc. they are finished in different ways. There are some crystal beads that might be frosted to use them as a focal point in the bracelets or the necklaces or the pendants in the necklaces.

The crystal beads can be used to make your homemade jewelry. You can make necklaces, ear rings, finger rings, and bracelets from it at home. Use your own innovative ideas to create a jewelry that no one might have it till now. But, one care should be taken if you are working with crystal beads at home. It is suggested to use Ring Stick always instead of a metal one, because the metal stick will develop scratches more easily on your crystal beads. Thus, your jewelry will be spoiled.

The crystal beads also have some healing powers and so it is worn on the armlets, rings, in the pendants to improve the life. The healing powers help them to improve their mental and physical health, resolve the problems and avoid the forthcoming troubles. But again it also depends upon how people perceive it.

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Pearl, being an organic substance needs a more care to look after it as compared to the other gemstones. If you invest a little more care for your pearls, they will pay you better in your long run.

The first rule to care for pearls signifies that “Last On, First Off”. Whenever, you getting ready for any function, party or ceremony, it is suggested to put on the pearl jewelry at the end of your make-up. See that the pearl jewelry do not come in contact with the perfumes, make-up or perspiration. All these can modify the color and the luster of the pearls.

Your pearls or the pearl jewelry should be the last thing to put on; whereas it should be the first thing that you should take off after coming back home. First remove all the pearl jewelries and then carry on your other activities. Clean the pearls softly with a damp cloth or a sponge before you put them back in their cases. This will remove the body oils present on it.

When you wear the pearls, allow them to breathe. Re-string them periodically; depending upon how frequently you use them. Avoid the contact of pearls with items like creams, perfumes, oils, hairspray, make-up, acids, chlorine, dust, grit and ultrasonic cleaners.

There are also some rules specified for storing your pearls. Always keep the pearls straight and protected in a soft cloth made of silk, velvet or satin. The pearls should not be allowed to rub against the hard objects like diamond jewelries or gold. Do not store them in extreme heat or dry conditions. It is recommended to keep the pearls in a slightly damp linen cloth if you are not going to wear it frequently. This helps to prevent them from drying out.

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Rice pearls are also referred to as oval pearls. This is so because the shape of the pearl is oval or rice shaped. These pearls are drilled lengthwise. It is also called as the drop-shaped pearls. The rice pearls is available in all grades and colors, size sand shapes. Its size ranges from 1mm to 11mm in colors like pink, black, lavender, white and many more number of colors. If the color that you want is not available, it will be readily processed for you.

Some types of the rice pearls are:

1-2mm tiny seed pearl strand- these are very tiny seed pearls that are very difficult to get. They have a high luster and are very tiny rice-shaped pearls ranging in size from 1-2mm only. You will see some surface markings on these pearls, if observed very closely or under a magnifying glass. This indicates that the rice pearls are natural real pearls. It is considered best for the spacer’s ad for the children’s jewelry. It is available in black, pink, white and mauve colors.

4-5mm rice shaped loose pearl strand- these are the best quality pearls having a high luster without any surface markings. These pearls are considered as little beauties. It is available in only three natural colors pink, mauve and white. There are about 60 pearls on each strand that are about 15-15.5” long.

Side drilled rice shaped pearls- these pearls are of the AA grade pearls with a very good luster and no flaws present in it. There is more number of pearls on the strand because these pearls are side drilled. About 60 pearls are present on each strand. It is available in pink, black, mauve and white colors.

8-9mm rice pearl strand- these pearls are bigger than the normal pearls available. It has a high luster and few surface markings on it. This is to indicate that they are the natural real pearls.

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I'm excited, my holidays are here! Holidays = More time = Tentatively (and hopefully) more additions to the website.

Anyway I really wanted to do something with different shades of brown with my swarovski pearls, so I came up with this necklace, Chocolat (obviously inspired from the movie). Hope you guys like!

Once again, more details under 'necklaces'.

Pearl, one of the extra-ordinary and a beautiful gem stone is loved by all the women. It beautifies them on any occasion or ceremony. So, you will also be surely interested to know how real pearls are made. Let us see in brief, the formation of the pearls.

Pearl is found inside a living animal, an oyster. The pearl is formed due to a biological process- the oyster’s style of preventing himself from the foreign substances. The formation of a natural pearl is accidental. That means, when an accidental intruder enters the shell of a mollusk, the natural pearl is formed. To defend itself, it forms a layer of substances around itself and ultimately forms like the skin of a onion around the particle. These layers are semi-opaque that contains calcium carbonate and it makes up the pearl. Generally, the shape of the natural pearls is different from one another. This is so because the formation of the pearls entirely depends upon the shape of the piece that is coated by nature. Nowadays, it is very rare as well as expensive.

Hence, man has developed a process for imitating the process of the formation of natural pearls. This process is termed as cultured pearls. Generally these cultured pearls are available in sized like millimeters. The cultured pearls, similarly like the natural pearls grow and develop in the mollusk. The only difference is in natural pearls, the process goes on naturally; whereas in the cultured pearls the growth takes place with the human intervention.

The human beings then open the shells carefully and then insert different shapes of beads into it. After a due course of time, the beads get coated with nacre. This coating makes the pearl glow and shine inside the shell. Thus, we get to see the beautiful, shiny pearl.

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Grading of pearls is a very important step in the process of pearl formation and development. Before the pearls are supplied to the wholesalers, jewelers or the store owners all around the world, it has to be graded to ensure its quality and the intelligent selection by the customers. Grading of pearls takes place in four categories: grade A, grade AA, grade AAA and grade AAAA.

Grade A- the pearls in this category are beautiful and lustrous ones having a semi round shape. They may have some markings or imperfections on their surface areas and also have small spots. The grade A pearls are admired for their very high natural luster.

Grade AA- these pearls are round in shape and are very lustrous. It has a clean surface area without any imperfections. These pearls are of great value because their cost is low and the quality is similar to that of high grade pearls.

Grade AAA- the pearls falling under this category are generally round in shape having excellent bluster. The surface area is very clean without any significant visible markings or imperfections. These are the pearls of high quality having high luster that can also be purchased on loose strands.

Grade AAAA- the main difference between the grade AAA and grade AAAA is in its roundness. This is the highest grade for the freshwater pearls and is very rare. Thus, they are used only to make pendants or rings. The grade AAAA pearls have a very high luster and sparkle and an excellent round shape. The surface area is very clean and you will not notice any spots, surface markings or imperfections in the pearl.

When you are shopping for pearls, look clearly that they fall in which grade. Without defining the grades properly, you will not be aware about the quality of the pearls that you are purchasing.

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There is such a wide variety and styles of pendants that can be used to make your jewelry. This pearl pendant will be a centre of attraction in any party, any occasion or any marriage ceremony. Mother of pearls and clustered pearls are the two types of the pendants that can be used for jewelry making.

The mothers of pearl pendants are unique and organic pendants, made from shells. They can be used as a pendant or a centerpiece of your necklace. You can insert these pendants in gold or sterling silver chains, with beads or with the pearls. It all depends on your creativity and imagination power. You can create your own unique combinations of the pendants and its chain and make the pendant such that it will be surely complemented by all those who notice it.

Let us have a look at some different types of pendants. The Fish-shaped pendant is a unique one that is carved with hands in the shape of a fish. It is about 1 ½” to 1 ¼” in size that can be used as a pendant. The heart-shaped pendant is carved in the shape of a heart by hand. There is a hole drilled in it so that you can put your ring into it. Another one is the hand carved rose shaped pendant that has all the details of the rose flower. It will be one of your master collections of jewelry.

If you wish for some simple designs, then there is a round shaped pendant without any carvings on it. Its size ranges approximately upto 2 ½” diameter. Place gold or a silver chain in it and wear it occasionally. Another unique design includes the hand made clustered balls made of real pearls. This gorgeous style of pearl pendant is available in white, pink, mauve and black colors.

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Hello everyone, how are we? Had a good weekend? :)

Well, here's a new necklace to add to the collection- it was originally a customization request based on the design of the Eclipse necklace, but when I finished I thought it would be a waste not to add it to the existing necklace collection, so here it is!

Made with a glass foil heart, random dottings of swarovski crystals, a huge onyx round and other random little silver/nickel coloured charms to add to the intricacy it. Presenting... Black Magic.

More details under 'necklaces'.

Pearl is one of the precious jewelry and a very delicate organic gem made of a natural product, calcium carbonate. Thus, it has to be treated in the same way. Pearls also get dusted and dirty unlike the other jewelries, so it is necessary to clean them periodically to prevent them from damaging.

The primary rule for caring for your pearl jewelry is accepting the golden rule of wearing it after you finish your grooming. Wear the pearl jewelry after applying your perfumes, hair sprays and make-up. Never spray the perfume on the neck area or apply powder by wearing the pearls. Also it is better to avoid touching the pearls after you have just applied your lotions or creams.

Make it a habit to remove the pearls before cleaning your face and neck with cleansers or face wash. When the pearls are removed clean and wipe them softly using a damp cloth. Polish the pearls occasionally using a silk cloth to improve and intensify its luster and shine. Never keep the pearls lying on your dressing table in the buffer, but make it a habit to keep them immediately back to their original containers.

You can get the pearls cleaned either from the jeweler or do it yourself at home if they get dirty. At home you can clean them by a liquid solution of mild soap and water. Rinse it in the solution carefully and then clean it with a soft cloth. After washing them, lay them flat on a moist cloth to dry. Allow it dry thoroughly and never wear it when its string is wet. This is so because the wet strings stretch and it attracts more dirt that is very difficult to remove. These were some of the miscellaneous tips for pearl care.

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Pearl necklaces are known for their elegant and simple designs for years. As popularity of pearl necklaces are increasing, jewelry designer are coming with many different unique designs and styles of pearl necklaces. Beside from classic strand of round or rounder pearls, there are now many different designs of pearl necklaces are there to explore.

Necklaces made up keshi pearl are unique. Even if they are of same style and design; since each and every pearl from the necklace has unique shape, every necklace has a different appeal. You can have multi-colored single strand keshi pearl necklace or necklace with combination of keshi pearls and white potato pearls. This pearl necklace is a real standout.

Coin pearl necklaces are one of the most popular pearl jewelry available today. You can have simple single strand coin pearl necklace or beautiful four rows of these disc shaped pearls. this necklace definitely has unusual yet natural appeal. These coin pearls are also available in different shapes like rectangular coin pearls. Whether it is disc shape pearls or rectangular pearls, it is definitely a fresh new look for your neckline.

Biwa pearls are also very famous because of their unusual shape. These pearls are long flat and narrow, so they are also called as stick pearls. Necklaces made up of these biwa or stick pearls has their own charm. These necklaces are beautiful and eye-catching. You can have this necklace in various colors like black, delicate pink, lavender and off course classic white.

If you are looking for something more delicate, elegant and simple, then go for simple gold or sterling silver chain with single pearl. You can give this to your family member or friends and ask them to add one pearl for every important occasion of their life. This necklace will be the most beautiful and elegant way to cherish memories of special moments of life.

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Mother of pearl are usually used in creating necklaces, rings, bracelets and in the creation. Because of the shining and playful light it is gaining popularity across the world for making different types of jewelry and other decorative articles.

To make different kind of mother of pearl jewelry, mother of pearl beads are generally used. These beads are available in wide range of colors and sizes. The most common shape of the mother of pearl is round. You can get these beads in various shapes like rectangular, heart, diamond any shape you could imagine. you can get these mother of pearl beads in small size from 4-5mm to 15-20mm big beads. Mother of pearl bead strings are available in colors like red, pink, light green, olive green, prange, purple almost any color you want. Many wholesalers even have facility to dye theses beads to any color you like.

For making this simple mother of pearl bead necklace, you just require some mother of pearl beads in three different sizes. You can have these beads in any color. White bead necklace goes with any outfit. Other beads you need stringing cord and one clasps.

To start stringing, first attach one part of clasps on string wire. After that start stringing the mother of pearl beads, start with smaller beads and gradually increase the size of beads. Make sure that largest beads come in exact middle position on necklace. Once you are done with stringing just attaches other part of clasps and your mother of pearl bead necklace is ready. You can even add silver or golden crimp bead after every mother of pearl beads. This will avoid sliding of beads against each other and it will give completely different look to the necklace.

With using different shapes of mother of pearl beads available, you can create many different and attractive necklaces for yourself and your loved ones.

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Earrings come in various styles or designs. It is also basis of most people’s first impressions. Any kind of pearl earrings definitely catches other people attention. Pearl earrings can be simple pearl studs or pearls can be placed in chandelier setting. You can easily make some simple pearl earrings by yourself.

Pearl drop earrings are most simple and elegant style of earrings. You can make matching earrings for your some special outfits. For making this pearl drop earrings, you will require 2 freshwater pearls, 2 earring hooks, 2 headpins, 2 crystal beads. You can use bead caps for pearls, these caps protect pearl from scratching and it gives pearl different look. You can also use some spacer beads. Jewelry making tools required are round nosed pliers and wire cutter.

To start with, take one headpin. Now slide the pearl onto the headpin. After that, if you have bead cap, then insert the bead cap after pearl. After string that crystal bead and silver bead. You can put anything you like spacer beads or some crystal roundel, shell pearls anything you like.

Now using round nosed pliers make a loop, do not close the loop completely. Now insert the earring hook into the loop of headpin and now close the loop of headpin completely. You can use round nosed pliers for this. Now using wire cutters cut-off the excess wire of headpin.

Using this pattern, you can make many different designs of pearl earrings. You can use two pearls in single earrings, one of smaller size and can have a silver or rhinestone roundel in between those two pearls. By just using different sizes and amounts of pearls, you can make many different beautiful pearl drop earrings. As freshwater pearls are available in many different colors, you can have various color combination for your earrings.

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We're collaborating with iheartsprees in a March Giveaway!

Hi everyone, remember the bracelet Summer Frolic? (it can be found under the 'bracelets' category)

Well, Jas A from iheartsprees has purchased it as a lucky draw prize for her March Giveaway!

"Every spree-er that has participated in any sprees for the whole month of MARCH has a chance to win this gorgeous handmade bracelet "Summer Frolic" from THE RED JEWEL."

-an excerpt from iheartsprees.

For more details, visit the website!

The classic pearl shape is round but when you choose pearls that aren’t in the traditional round shape, your pearl jewelry becomes more personal statement. Coin pearls are latest trend in the pearl jewelry. These lustrous pearls with unconventional colors are gorgeous and alluring. Coin pearls are flat and these bracelets are often accented with crystals.

This gorgeous coin pearl bracelet is easy to make. For making this bracelet you will need; soft beading wire, some coin pearls, some spacer beads, 2 jump rings, 2 calotte, toggle clasps, crimping pliers, chain nose pliers and wire cutters. There are many different kind of spacer beads are available you can use any of them. Choose spacer beads the will match the color of coin pearls.

To start with beading, cut of the piece of wire. String one crimp bead onto the end of the wire. Using crimping pliers crimp the bead. Now string on calotte onto the wire and close the calotte with chain nose pliers. Close it completely. Cut off the extra wire. Open the loop of calotte, insert the jump ring, and close the jump ring. Open the jump ring and insert the bar of toggle clasp. Close the jump ring.

For making coin pearl bracelet we are using silver spacers. Now take coin pearls and then string them alternately. If you are using some other beads along with these coin pearls, make your own pattern and arrange beads in the desired order.

One you are done with stringing coin pearls and spacer beads, insert the remaining the calotte. Using chain pliers crimp the crimp bead and calotte. Cut the remaining the wire using wire cutter. Using flat nose pliers close the calotte. Open the loop of calotte then insert the jump ring and close the loop. Finally open the jump ring and insert the ring of the toggle clasp. Close the jump ring to finish your coin pearl necklace.

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When you think of pearl bracelet, you will probably picture the white round pearls with simple toggle or lobster clasps. However, now as freshwater pearls are available in many different shapes, there is wide variety of bracelets are available. Golden color is one the most desirable pearl color these days. You can make beautiful yet unconventional pearl bracelet, just follow the instructions.

For making this bracelet, take some golden colored pearls. You can use any colored pearls, but golden colored pearls are very popular these days. Then we have used to different types of spacer beads, actual function of spacer beads is to keep two pearls away. However, now there so many different types of spacer beads are available they can be a part of bracelet design. Here you will require silver or golden tube spacer beads and some ball spacer beads. Then we also need some bead caps, crimp beds, chain with links and headpins. Tools required are crimping pliers, round nose pliers, chain nose pliers and wire cutter.

Take the soft beading wire and cut it to the desired length of the bracelet. Now slide the clasps and two crimp beads onto the wire. Take the end of the wire and fold it through the crimp beads. Using crimping tool, crimp the beads. Do not cut of the remaining wire. Now start stringing the beads in following pattern; golden spacer bead, crystal bead, bead cap, golden pearl, bead cap, crystal bead, golden ball spacer then tube spacer. Repeat this order for remaining bracelet. At the end of the bracelet string two crimp bead followed by one chain extension.

For making this extension, Cut off around 10 links of the chain, attach the jump ring to one end of the chain. On other end, attach one small crystal bead with headpin. Attach this to main bracelet and your Golden pearl bracelet is ready.

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I've always wanted to make a predominantly silver-themed set, and this is the result of entitling myself another break from the everyday stresses of school life. This time I made an effort to stick to using higher quality materials: in this case, Swarovski pearls in teal and lots of little AB Swarovski bicone crystals in grey.

Hence, presenting the 3-piece set, Azure Treasures! More information on individual pieces under the respective headings of earrings, bracelets and necklaces.

Pearl jewelry is famous for its natural beauty and brilliance. Luster is the hallmark of any pearls. Intense and deep shine of pearls are called luster.

This brilliance of pearl is created when light reflects from the layers of nacre. Nacre is the actual substance forming pearls. It is made up of tiny crystals of calcium carbonate crystals. Since luster of pearl is light phenomenon, while judging the pearl luster quality and quantity of light must be taken into account.

The luster of pearls depends upon the quality of nacre. Transparency, smoothness and thickness of each microscopic layers of nacre determine the quality of nacre. While judging luster of pearls, examine the pearls in a flat white surface. Examine pearl directly under light. while examining luster of pearl; look at the light reflections on the pearls, it must be sharp and intense. Contrast edges of brightest and darkest areas of the pearl must be clear.

According to GIA; pearls with excellent luster has bright, distinct and sharp light reflections. Pearls with good luster have bright reflections but they are not sharp and slightly cloudy around the edges. Pearls with weak, cloudy and blurred reflection are said to have fair luster and pearl with poor luster reflect dim and diffused light. Pearl with low or poor luster appears chalky, rather than brilliant and shiny.

The thicker the nacre, the more lustrous is the pearl. The amount of nacre determines the reflective quality of the pearls. it is important to have unblemished pearl surface, because luster is often seen on a smooth surface without ridges that could deflect the light. Pearls with high luster are valued more. Keshi pearls are exception for that, these pearls are completely composed of nacre, they are most lustrous of all other pearls, yet they are very less expensive than other pearls.

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Pearl shape can range all the way from baroque to perfect round, wit different shapes being considered more valuable than other because of their rarity. Although classic pearl shape is round, pearls are available in many unique shapes that are just beautiful and captivating.

Shape of pearl is most important value determining factor. The rounder the pearl, the more valuable it is. The pearl often get the same shape of its nucleus. The nucleus is an irritant placed inside the oyster to initiate the formation of pearls. if nucleus is not perfectly round then pearls are likely to get irregular shape. Position of oyster within oyster shell also affects the shape of pearls. There are three main categories of pearls depending on the shape; spherical, symmetrical and baroque.

A round or spherical pearl is perfectly symmetrical and if you roll it flat surface it rolls in a straight line. Perfectly round pearls are very rarely produced. This is because the perfect round shape depends on various factors. Pearls that are “visually’ round but have slightly different shape are called almost round, off-round and roundish pearls. Some off-round pearls are also called as egg round or potato shape.

Symmetrical pearls are not round pearls, but they do have some specific shape with symmetry. This category includes button pearls, coin pearls, oval pearls, peanut pearls, pear shaped pearls, rice pearls, stick pearls, twin pearls and wheat pearls. All these pearls have some specific shape with symmetry.

Baroque pearls are pearls without any specific shape. These are least expensive variety of any cultured pearls. These pearls are popular for their unique shapes. Sometimes baroque pearls have rings or grooves on their surface, these baroque pearls are known as ringed or circled pearls.

There is one more type of pearls with unique shape. These are mabe or blister pearls. These pearls have on flat surface. These pearls are produced when nucleus is fixed inside the shell wall than body tissue of oyster.

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Crystal bead jewelry is quite popular around the world. Crystal beads are recognized because of their brilliance and as they make very attractive jewelry. Crystal jewelry are very versatile, you can make almost any type of jewelry using these crystal beads.

For making any kind of jewelry, first thing you need is some crystal beads. Crystal beads come in different colors like red, blue, black, brown, pink list is endless. Just like colors, you can crystal beads in various shapes like round, pear, heart and many more. You just have to choose beads you like.

With some basic stringing knowledge and some jewelry making tools you can make jewelry like; necklaces, bracelet, anklets anything you like. If you just don’t know anything about jewelry making. Then don’t worry, even you can make crystal bead jewelry using simple memory wire.

This memory wire often comes in necklace, bracelet and ring sizes, you just have to cut wire to size. For bracelet or ring making just decide how many times you want to wrap it around your wrist or figure. If you are making crystal bead bracelet or ring for yourself, just wrap it around wrist, leave some extra wire, and cut to the size.

Now you have to close the one end of the memory wire so that crystal beads don’t slide off. Using needle or just your hands, tie one overhead knot on one side of wire tie another knot over it. If you want to add clasps in your jewelry, attach one side of clasps at one end.

Now slide all your crystal beads into the wire. While making bracelet, anklet or necklace, you will have to careful to space the beads so that they are symmetrical and focal point is in the exact middle. Now just tie knot of two ends of wire.

Using same technique you can make anything; crystal bead necklace, bracelet or even anklet.

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Not every pearl produced in nature has perfect shape. Nature nurtures variety of artistic and abstract shapes. Keshi pearls are also one of them. The name “keshi” is a Japanese term which means poppy seeds. This name is due to its unique shape and small size.

The making of process of making these keshi pearls is very interesting. The real keshi pearls are very rare; they are by-products of the freshwater or saltwater pearl culturing process. In modern days, pearl farmers observe oysters or mussel with help of X-ray. They are composed entirely of nacre. Since there is no nucleus to guide shaping of pearl, the shapes vary widely. Because their solid nacre composition, keshi pearls have lustrous and shimmering surface quality. If fact, most keshi pearls have greater luster and other best quality culture pearls.

Because of their unique shape, size and colors; keshi pearls have earned their place in the world of pearl jewelry. Its free form flair has attracted many pearl jewelry designers. The reason for popularity of these pearls is their natural look. These natural free shaped flat and somewhat clunky pearls are used for making variety of jewelry.

The different colors in which keshi pearls are available are golden, white, copper, green, metallic gray, purple, brown and many more. These pearls are available wide range of sizes from 5mm to 12mm. Many wholesalers offer custom-made keshi pearl loose strands. You can ask for any color you want and wholesaler will dye those pearls to color of your choice.

Keshi pearls occur in all types of cultured pearls. Large keshi pearl offer more variance in shape. Whether it is small or large size Keshi pearls, they are unique, exceptional and beautiful and are most suitable for unique jewelry making.

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Just thought I'd share something that I've completed of late, a special customization done for a customer: a 3 piece set called Softly Elegant. I just thought the soft mushroom and plummy colours really contributed to the whole 'soft' factor and the antique roses just about finish this lovely set's elegant look.

I've just decided that I will not be sharing details (descriptions and prices in respective categories of 'earrings', 'necklaces' etc) of jewellery that I customize to maintain originality, so you guys will just have to deal with the Softly Elegant set in this photo! For customization enquiries, feel free to email me direct at theredjewel@hotmail.com.

If diamonds are forever, pearls are timeless fashion statement. There is something pure and elegant abut the pearls that makes them perfect choice for bridal jewelry. It is hard to find something that is as beautiful for bride to wear on her wedding day as pearl bridal jewelry.

One more great thing about pearl bridal jewelry is that it will look outstanding with just any wedding gown. Whether you are wearing traditional white wedding gown or some other gown, pearl jewelry looks fabulous with any bridal attire.

The most popular bridal pearl jewelry includes pearl earrings, pearl necklace along with pearl bracelets. A beautiful pearl necklace can be paired with pearl hoops or even pearl chandelier earrings. If you like simple designs, you can have simple silver chain with single pearl pendant. It is classic, elegant yet stylish. Whether you have white pearls, black pearls, golden or any other pearls they will definitely accomplish your classy bridal look.

Pearl jewelry and accessories are not only limited to brides. If you are bride, then you can give pearl jewelry to your bridesmaids or flower girl as a gift. Wearing pearl jewelry on bridal jewelry is so popular that some jewelers have exclusive collection for that.

Pearl jewelry is timeless, you can have your grandmother’s or mother’s pearl jewelry as “Something Old”. You can wear your bridal pearl jewelry set to your friends wedding or on some other occasion. Pearls can be cherished as beautiful memories of your special day. You can use it for years.

While buying pearl jewelry for your wedding, try it on your wedding dress to make sure that certain color of pearls perfectly matches with the gown. Always choose pearl with high luster, uniform color and unblemished surface. Buy pearl jewelry that will compliment both, wedding dress and your personal style.

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If you are looking for some great gift idea for someone special then pearl jewelry is the perfect option for you. Timeless beauty of pearls definitely allures every mind. Apart from the beauty and timeless of pearls, pearls are known for one more quality, the versatility of pearls. Pearl jewelry can be worn with any style and is available in various shapes and sizes.

Pearl jewelry can be worn for almost any occasion from formal to work to casual. The different styles present in pearl jewelry allow everyone to highlight individual style and taste. This beautiful jewelry is one of the most memorable presents since pearls lasts for years. Pearl jewelry is often passed down from one generation to another as family heirloom.

Other gems like diamonds or other precious stones are cut, shaped and polished to sparkle but pearls have their unique natural lustrous appeal. Pearl jewelry can be given as token of love, respect and appreciation. We all like to celebrate and express our feelings and when it comes to celebration and joy, giving pearl jewelry is a brilliant idea.

Pearl is birthstone of month June and anniversary stone of 30^th year of marriage. It is said that every birthstone has some special powers; by wearing birthstone, those powers are bestowed on you. So for everyone born in month of June, for them pearl jewelry is more significant gift.

When it comes to pearls, affordability is great concern. Freshwater pearl jewelry is the answer for that. Apart from their affordability, there is one more advantage of freshwater pearls, their colors. Freshwater pearls come in many colors; you can get pearls almost in every color from white to black.

Pearls are thought to symbolize health, longetivity, love and purity, which make them the perfect gemstone for celebrating especially birthday or a wedding.

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