April 24th, 2008 by Kylie Comfoltey
One category of jewelry carried here on Bidz.com is the earrings category. Pretty self explanatory, I’d say!
Everyone loves a great pair of earrings. They are a simple way to dress up an outfit for a night on the town, or a fun way to show your personality and preference in jewelry and fashion. Earrings come […]
April 24th, 2008 by Kylie Comfoltey
When researching gemstones you will come across a hardness rating for each particular type of mineral. What does this mean?
As I’ve written before, it’s always best to know the basics of jewelry before making any investments! Here is a brief overview to educate you more on the Mohs Scale, one of the most widely used […]
April 24th, 2008 by Kylie Comfoltey
One stone you’ll see often while shopping for jewelry is agate. Agate was named by Greek philosopher Theophrastus after he discovered it sometime during the 4th and 3rd centuries, BC. It is a type of quartz and is considered a semi-precious stone. It is characterized by fine grains and bright coloring.
Some varieties of agate have […]
April 24th, 2008 by Kylie Comfoltey
Sometimes jewelers like to mix things up! Believe it or not, this beautiful (and functional) 30mm wide, 140mm long, 75mm high clutch is made entirely of 925 quality sterling silver. It is a brilliant and useful mix of jewelry and functional handbag as the ultimate accessory.
The make is described as “labor intensive handmade.” It weighs […]
April 24th, 2008 by Kylie Comfoltey
Turquoise often makes people first think of American Indians. At least most people in the United States. American Indians LOVE turquoise! It is used in American Indian jewelry and absolutely gorgeous.
When I was about eight years old, I remember driving through Nevada with my family. We stopped by this little booth on the side of […]