JK Gems

When it’s shiny and new, there are few materials as eye-catching as sterling silver. The substance pairs perfectly with pearls, especially in the case of tasteful teardrop earrings. By its very nature, sterling silver tarnishes over time. That’s not a cause for concern, however. By following a few easy steps, you can restore the glitz and splendor to the metal, making it look as attractive as it looked on the day the earrings were purchased.

Begin by placing a layer of aluminum foil at the bottom of a heat-proof dish with the shiny side facing up. Place the silver hoop earrings on top of the foil and add a tablespoon of baking soda. You’ll then need to cover the jewelry with boiling water. Then sit back and observe as the tarnish is attracted to the aluminum foil, leaving the sterling silver as clean as a whistle.

The value of a pearl depends very much on its shape. Whether it’s a black pearl necklace, a freshwater pearl bracelet or a pair of pearl drop earrings; a pearl’s form matters quite a bit. There are six types of shapes common to pearls:

Round: This is the shape most people think of when imagining a pearl. Perfectly round pearls are quite rare and are the most expensive. For hundreds of years many people around the world have thought the round pearl the most beautiful.

Near round: These are closest in relation to the coveted round pearl, but are imperfect in their shapes. Many times these pearls are more spherical than round in shape.

Oval: Many experts call these pearls “symmetrical”. The ends of oval pearls are narrower than the centers.

Drop: These pearls have teardrop or pear shapes. Because of their elongated shape drop pearls make nice earrings or pendants.

Button: These pearls are shaped just like their names. Often the flattened side of the jewel is secured to an earring setting.

Baroque: These may be the least valuable in the pearl family, but they are also the most unique. They come in irregular shapes and sizes and are crafted into affordable jewelry.

As a woman, you’ve most likely picked up tips over the years to accentuate your physical appearance – enhancing the strengths and obscuring the flaws. But did you know that celebrity stylists are always spending time doting over the proper set of earrings? It’s not easy to settle upon a pair that truly brings out a woman’s best facial features, but these tips might help.

First, examine the shape and bone structure of your face. If your jaw is pronounced and your face rather long, you’ll want to stick with hoop earrings or studs – something that softens the facial shape. On the other hand, women with round faces look best wearing semi precious gemstone earrings that are elongated and dangly. These are not necessarily hard and fast rules of fashion, but they can be used as a general guideline.

Earrings are often understated pieces of jewelry; women and girls can wear simple metal or stone studs day after day. But in the past few years, unique earrings have been popular as statement pieces. Chandelier-style earrings are commonly seen everywhere from Hollywood red carpets to small-town offices. Dramatic drop earrings look great with pulled-back hairstyles, often showcasing beautiful gemstones. And hoop earrings, large or small, beaded or bejeweled, are classic alternatives to plain studs.

Unique earrings work best when they’re the focus of a look. Pair chandelier earrings with a solid, strapless dress, and pull your hair back for even more drama. Wear an outfit in a muted color with bright earrings to make them pop. Mix and match clothing and earring styles, too – you can pair casual jeans and a t-shirt with dressier earrings for an unexpected look.

Jewelry is the perfect gift for women of any generation, but there are so many options to choose from that it can be hard to decide what to buy. Rings can be difficult to buy because you need to know the woman’s ring size. Necklaces and earrings, on the other hand, are one-size-fits-all. Plus, it’s usually easy to tell what kinds of necklaces and earrings a woman prefers just by looking at the ones she usually wears.

Necklace sets consist of necklaces and matching earrings, and they make extra special and useful gifts. A woman can look coordinated and put together by wearing both the necklace and earrings at once, or she can mix and match each of the pieces with other items in her jewelry collection. Choose a necklace set in her favorite color, or in a color that goes well with colors she often wears. They’re also available with many different types of stones, so you could choose a necklace set that features her birthstone or another stone that is special to her.

There is a very concrete reason why so many earrings are made with beads. This is because beads are particularly beautiful, especially when they’re illuminated with natural light. This is precisely why so many of these earrings are drop earrings, which can be exposed if the wearer has short hair or long hair that’s tied back in a ponytail or bun. When these earrings dangle down, they often take on even greater hues and colors than they would otherwise.

Because they take on these additional characteristics with the addition of light, beaded earrings usually utilize beads made out of natural gems such as agate or quartz. As semi-translucent stones, the earrings can end up looking entirely different between night and day. Knowing that, make sure that the earrings still coordinate with your outfit. If they look brownish when exposed to light, pair them with tan khakis and an earth toned tunic top. If they look noticeably darker by night, match them with your sassy little black dress and stiletto sandals.

Looking your best is all about understanding what suits your body type and coloring. That’s what makes giving fashion advice to anybody else a little bit tricky. You can’t simply say that one type of clothing looks good, because it really only looks good on a certain body type. The sooner you have a firm understanding of what suits you, the sooner you’ll start turning heads and breaking hearts. And a big part of this understanding is having a general knowledge about what colors complement each other.

This matching and complementing of colors is essential to looking your best. If you have pale skin and light hair, white and yellow will simply make you look washed out. Red will make you look splotchy. And so on. All of these small details can undo an otherwise elegant and flattering outfit. One of the more difficult palettes to complement is light skinned red heads. But don’t fear. There is always the fallback of emerald earrings. Green is a perfect color, and emeralds are always elegant.

Hoop earrings have been worn since ancient times, and have been found in the graves of the Greeks dating back to around 2000 B.C. They were fashioned from gold, bronze and silver and came in many different sizes.

 The hoop earring is circular or semi-circular in design, and is very similar in appearance to a ring. They are often constructed of metal tubing, with a thin wire attachment penetrating the ear. The hollow tubing is permanently attached to the wire at the front of the ear, and slips into the tube at the back. The entire device is held together by tension between the wire and the tube.