Holidays are one step ahead, it is the start for searching your precious gifts for your special someone or to your self as well and to someone who is known to your heart. One of the many choices you can choose today is the most precious, elegant and versatile jewelry made form silver is the pendant. They are very precious and meaningful when given as a gift. They will never be outdated and it spells beauty naturally. What's the most beautiful accessory for your silver chain? Sterling silver pendants are the answer.

Silver pendant works for any chains, even a small piece of pendant stringed on a simple ribbon can be a stunning present. Pendant will surely give a beautiful and charming look to the one who sees it. Silver fits any types and color of outfit. More often than not, silver jewelries are considered to be the best accessories that can go well with all kinds of outfits. Silver pendant can go with any outfit even if she wears a simple outfit, she will definitely look elegant. Jewelries can make a boring outfit looks lively.

It makes a perfect gift for the special person in your life as every person treasures such silver pendants. Moreover, these pendants are available in a wide variety of styles and designs. This may range from simple and circular pendants to intricate and unusual designs. Silver pendants are also adorned with various colors of cubic zirconia such as green, rose gold, white, and pink.

A silver pendant crafted with Chinese water Dragon is a symbol for success and power. Silver jewelry such this are very common for those who believe in good luck. Silver Jewelry, like the moon who's energy controls the rhythm of ocean tides, it has a soothing, calming effect.

The most usual type of silver pendants you can find in jewelry shops today are those with religious significance. With its cross shape, it become one of the best selling items, even among non-Christians because of its exquisite looks. Some of them are even adorned with precious stones, not just plain. No matter how you choose to express your spirituality, you'll find cross pendants that make the statement you want. Cross pendants are wonderful gifts for first communion, christening and other religious occasion. However, you can find more than just cross pendants, too. There are some designed to depict Saints and the resurrection of Jesus.

Aside form the various shapes you can choose from, pendants can be amazing gifts by having them personalized by engraving your love ones name or initials. These one-of-a-kind pieces are crafted just for that special person in your life. Giving his worth to your heart. You can engrave the date of your anniversary or some messages that can up lift ones heart. Aside from that, you can make the silver pendants special by adding a photo inside for certain pendants made with frame. It can bring tears to her eyes. Men prefer pendants engraved with words, this way they can tell their feelings that usually they can't personally say how much that person means to them.

Silver.Ag/en is engage in producing fine and elegant silver jewelry such as silver pendants, silver rings and has been tested as a silver jewellery maker for over 15 years.

Earrings are a small but yet so important part of your outfit and styling. The small things usually matter the most, and therefore a detail such as earrings could be crucial for your overall fashion expression. The type of accessories which you choose to pair with your outfit will be of your choice but most women have a certain style they follow and this applies to the earrings as well.

The first choice any fashionable woman will come across when it comes to earrings is the material. You have many women who only wear gold, then on the other side you have women who are only attracted to silver. And then there is a group in between that actually doesn't mind wearing any material just as long as it fits.

Pearl earrings and necklaces were very popular back in the 80's and their popularity dropped with the modern time. However, the trend is reversing. These small pearl accessories highlight any outfit both with high class and modesty. Just think of a famous painting "Girl with a Pearl Earring", a work of Johannes Vermeer, known as the Dutch painter. Its simplicity brings out the inner beauty and everlasting style. Pearl stands the test of time and fashions.

Gold is also timeless. However, even though it is somewhere considered to be a status symbol not all women prefer it. Silver earrings are very popular with the younger generations.

As fashion styles move through decades, styles of earrings change too. In the 80's earrings were quite large in size and this is why most of the earrings from that time were "on clip". They were just too heavy to be worn as pierced earrings. As we mentioned before, pearl earrings were very popular even though there were many imitations of this material to be found at the time. Gold was also in fashion in the 80's as well as the gold imitations.

During the 90's creativity of the earrings has advanced and a trendy woman with a desire for a nice pair of earrings could choose between many styles and shapes such as stud, hoop earrings, dangle earrings, etc. Glass, plastic, metal, stone, beads, silicon etc. were introduced to the fashion mainstream as materials used for making earrings.

During the late 90's a unique trend won the market - body piercing. With body piercing a new material was introduced - the "surgical steel". This material gives the impression of silver and doesn't cause any allergic reaction which makes it a perfect material for any type of body jewellery.

Cubic zirconia body jewellery and earrings suddenly made an impact on the fashion market. Many celebrities and people all around the globe turned themselves to body piercing as the latest fashion trend. Many women and men nowadays don't have their ears typically pierced but instead choose a small piercing on the top of their ear, or even maybe two or three in a row in one lobe. Variations are unlimited and your imagination can produce a particular personal styling.

J Timothy Mitchell is the Marketing Manager at Amazing Earrings

Cleaning and correctly storing your jewelry will help it keep sparkling, increase the longevity of the piece and enhance its wearing pleasure.

Let's first take a look at how to effectively and safely clean various types of jewelry.

Gold Jewelry

One of the simplest and economical ways to clean gold jewelry is to take a bowl of lukewarm to warm water, mix in a little mild detergent soap, immerse the jewelry piece and let it sit for a few minutes which will help dislodge residue and grime. Then use a soft toothbrush to gently scrub the piece. Put the piece under running water to wash of the soapy solution, then pat dry with a soft lint free cloth.

You can also use commercial jewelry liquids at most jewelry stores. Please follow the user instructions when using these.

Silver Jewelry

Silver jewelry should be cleaned using the least abrasive silver polish. Apply the polish with a soft cloth and gently rub the piece, wipe away any excess polish. You can also use spray polish.

Diamond Jewelry

To clean diamond jewelry use a mix of 1 cup water and ¼ cup of ammonia. Immerse the piece for about 20 to 30 minutes. Then brush gently with a soft toothbrush, taking special care to brush the back mounting and the culet (tip of the diamond) as that is where most of the grime sticks reducing the amount of light passing through the stone thus reducing its luster.

Rinse the piece under running water and dry using a soft chamois skin cloth or a soft lint free cloth.

You can also use commercial jewelry liquids at most jewelry stores. Please follow the user instructions when using these.

Porous stones

Porous stones such as Emeralds, Jade, Onyx etc. use water and a very mild detergent to gently clean with a toothbrush, rinse under running water then pat dry with a soft lint free cloth.

Organic Stones

To clean organic stones such as Pearls, Amber, Coral, Jet etc. use only a soft damp cloth to wipe.

Never use any cleaning liquids or solutions on these stones.

Pearls can also be cleaned using a soft cloth with a little olive oil and then buffing with a dry soft cloth. This will improve the sheen and luster of the Pearl.

Antique and Ethnic jewelry

Antique jewelry and ethnic jewelry such a Kundan and Polki (Jewelry of India)
should not be cleaned at home as they are very delicate and liable to break and discolor easily.

These pieces should be taken to a trusted jewelry professional for periodic cleaning.

Note

Before starting the cleaning process of mounted and set stones please check the prongs, bail, earring posts, hooks and clasps for damage or wear and tear. If they are loose or missing please take the piece to a jewelry professional to get it fixed as the stone may dislodge during the cleaning process.

When rinsing under a tap, keep a sieve under the tap to trap a stone if it dislodges during cleaning.

Storing your jewelry

Correctly storing your jewelry is one of the most important things you can do to ensure the longevity of your cherished jewelry.

Try to store your jewelry in individual hard boxes lined with soft cloth.

You can also wrap your jewelry in polishing paper or soft tissues and put them in plastic zip lock pouches.

Porous gemstones and organic gemstones such as Emerald, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Pearls, Coral, and Amber etc. should not be stored in direct sunlight.

Store your jewelry in dark and cool place away from extreme heat or cold.

Always store your jewelry away from chemicals and cosmetics.

Don't put any heavy objects on top of your jewelry boxes or pouches.

Links and clasps of chains, bracelets and strings should be closed to avoid entanglement and breakage.

Always insure that your jewelry is completely dry before storing them.

The above mentioned cleaning and storage tips will ensure that you enjoy for years your favorite and often expensive jewelry.

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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.

In the hands of talented artists and designers, sterling silver is constantly "reinvented" to suit the evolving tastes of the women who wear it. But whether as a ring, a necklace, or bracelet, standing alone or presented in combination with gemstones and other precious metals…sterling silver is always in fashion.

Here's a look at what's "hot" this year:

Peace of Silver

In 2004, many Oscar presenters and recipients wore gracefully and simply designed "Dove of Peace." pin. Embraced by such Hollywood luminaries as Meryl Streep, Susan Sarandon, Drew Barrymore, and Leonardo DiCaprio, it has also been seen on the Dali Lama and Nobel Peace Laureates Oscar Aria Sanchez, Betty Williams, Mairead Corrigan Maguire, and former UN Assistant Secretary-General Gillian Sorrensom.

Now non-celebrities may purchase the pin in sterling silver pin to demonstrate both their commitment to peace and their fashion sense. The 2005 sterling silver interpretation was designed by award-winning American jewelry artist Henry Dunay to resonate the energy of Picasso's "Dove Of Peace."

Silver Screen

With the enormous popularity of the "Lord of the Rings" series, it comes as no surprise that designers have created jewelry based on the elaborately crafted pieces in the films. Based on the actual pendant worn in the Lord of the Rings film, the Arwen Evenstar Pendant is crafted in sterling silver and comes in a wooden gift box. Measuring 2-1/2 inches in length with a 18" sterling silver chain and a Swarovski crystal stone, each piece is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, adding long-term value to its other charms.

Works Like A Charm

Charm bracelets are both wonderfully retro and extremely cutting edge. Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Avril Levigne, Hilary Duff, and other high-visibility high-fashion celebrities are wrapping their wrists in silver bracelets with the hip L.A. brand "Eldorado Club."

The "Girlie Charm Bracelet" is adorned with charming femme-friendly charms including a cat, a cocktail glass, and a kitty.

Sterling Silver - Always In Style for Your 25th Anniversary
No matter what list you consult -- traditional, modern or the now popular "ultra-modern" (which includes items like clocks and appliances) -- silver is the 21st Century gift of choice for a 25th wedding anniversary. Whether it's silver's durability, its strength, its flexibility or its unparalleled beauty, sterling silver is an exquisite memento of 25 years of loving commitment between a couple.

Topping the list of this year's "What's Hot" in silver wedding anniversary gifts, women say they want charm bracelets, hoop earrings, and hair ornaments. For wives who would like to present their husbands with sterling silver tokens, the "top of the charts" picks are cufflinks, tie clips, money clips, neck chains, and I.D. bracelets.

But #1 for him AND her -- a classic sterling silver Tiffany keyring.

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