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Birthstones And Their Meanings

There are a lot of legends and lore surrounding the practice of wearing birthstones.  Many people believe that the idea of wearing birthstones started out as a marketing ploy by...

Birthstone Meaning

This article summarizes the meaning of the various types of birthstones from January to December.

Birthstone Jewelry Beliefs and Celebrity Birthdays

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...

Bewitching Jewelry -- Amulets, Talismans and Ch...

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...

Beware: Platinum Quality Can Vary in Jewelry

Platinum has become a popular choice for jewelry due to its strength, durability, and marketing efforts of the platinum industry in recent years.  Platinum is three times more expensive than...

Belly Rings: Sexy is as Sexy Does

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...