July 19, 2010

multi-stone cabochon cuff braceletLooking for a versatile bracelet to go with your gemstone jewelry? Silver Stones offers a variety of styles in sterling silver cuff bracelets at discount prices, many items we carry beats EBay’s buy it now prices. This southwestern cuff bracelet has an inlay cabochon of natural gemstones in blue turquoise, red spiney oyster, blue calcite, malachite, and lapis lazuli. This is our featured sale item this week; grab yours before the price goes up.

We have discount sterling silver jewelry in a multitude of jewelry products, such as, silver bracelets in plain silver or gemstone bracelets set in sterling silver. We offer name brand sterling silver bracelets and necklaces in Rolo, Byzantine, Omega and more. Check out all the great jewelry we offer in rings, pins, pendants, necklaces, chains, and earrings in plain silver or choose your favorite gemstone available in amethyst, topaz, black onyx, turquoise, denim lapis, lapis lazuli, citrine, amber and multi-stone jewelry (see our fine jewelry section). We also carry religious jewelry and equestrian horse jewelry.

We will be adding more sterling silver bracelets in the coming weeks. Silver Stones is the place to shop for discount sterling silver jewelry! Tell us what you think about what we offer on our web site. If you don’t see what you’re looking for let us know and we may offer it if we get enough requests for a particular item.

Rosary Necklace for Prayer

Author: st angela
July 14, 2010

Catholics use a rosary for prayer. They recite fixed prayers while holding a single large bead and while running their fingers across a series of ten beads. These prayers may be directed to Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin Mary or The Father.

Some Catholic Christians feel it is sacrilegious for a non-believer to wear a rosary. The Roman Catholic Church states, “Sacred objects, set aside for Devine worship by dedication or blessing, are to be treated with reverence. They are not to be made over to secular or inappropriate use, even though they may belong to private persons.” Catholics do not like for a rosary to be used as just a piece of jewelry. So, if you were a religious person, I would say it would be okay to wear a rosary, even if you are not Catholic. You may want to learn the prayers used by Catholics if you were to wear a rosary. You can find these prayers on the Internet.

This rosary necklace is made with sterling silver chain, wire and closed jump rings. The beads are 4mm and 8mm Black Onyx beads. This sterling silver rosary centerpiece is double-sided and has a small silver cross. This delicate rosary was made for a woman. I selected Black Onyx beads for this rosary because Black Onyx repels negative energy. Contact us to have this rosary necklace made with different beads.

Black Onyx Jewelry – meaning

Author: st angela
July 8, 2010

black onyx pendant and necklaceDo you have a lot of negativity surrounding you? Black Onyx is a grounding stone that enhances determination to overcome difficult times in ones life. This stone aids in letting go of the past and attachments that no longer are useful to you.

Wear black onyx jewelry to repel the negative energy that surrounds you. This stone is an excellent choice for Entrepreneurs and inventors to ward off negative opinions and people. Keep that win-win attitude; choose black onyx jewelry to guard your positive outlook on life.

June 30, 2010

sterling silver earrings for womenAre you perplexed on what to give to a woman? It depends on what your intentions are. If you want a non-commitment type of gift choose sterling silver earrings.  These affordable .925 sterling silver earrings are lightweight and go with just about everything.

Necklaces would be next on the list of a non-commitment type of gift. You really like her and she will be reminded of you every time she looks in the mirror.  If you want her to think of you all the time, give her a bracelet. If you are really serious about her, give her a ring. Give a ring if you want to go steady or to let her know you’re pretty serious about her and have intentions for a long relationship, possibly marriage. If you were married, any gift would be appropriate.

Sterling Silver Jewelry SALE

Author: st angela
June 23, 2010

flower bracelet for womenThis sterling silver sunflower cuff bracelet makes a great gift for women. We also have a matching sunflower pendant and earrings to go with this bracelet.

This sterling silver sunflower cuff bracelet is featured in our Secret Sale section. Check out our other sterling silver jewelry selections available in our secret sale. These items are on sale for a limited time. What is listed today may be replaced with another item tomorrow so don’t miss out on these great deals on sterling silver jewelry and gemstone jewelry we offer.

June 17, 2010

unique silver cuff cuttlebone braceletThis unique silver cuff bracelet is cast with cuttlebones. Cuttlebone molds create unique designs and can only be used once, and then the mold is discarded.  Cuttlebones come from cuttlefish (a member of the mollusk and octopus family). These bones are found on beaches after a storm, which are cleaned, dried and shaped into a mold for casting. This organic mold produces intricate, clean, one of a kind designs in jewelry making. Years ago you would find strands of these fish bones hanging in goldsmith’s shops.

This silver cuff bracelet inner dimension measures 3 1/2″ and is available in our mens jewelry section at SilverStones. Check out this cool bracelet and other jewelry available for men.

June 11, 2010

black onyx beaded necklaceOnyx is a variety of Agate. Onyx is either solid black or has black and white bands. Onyx that is reddish brown and white is known as Sardonyx. Black onyx is usually dyed to produce a uniform color. Onyx has a fine texture that makes it ideal for carving cameos. In ancient times Romans used onyx to carve their seals because wax would not stick to it.

This black onyx necklace has tiny black onyx beads woven into a rubber collar with a magnetic clasp. This necklace can be worn alone with the clasp in back or with the clasp in front with a ginkgo leaf pendant (shown above) or one of the many V-style silver pendants available at SilverStones.

The main source of onyx is British Columbia, Canada, Scotland, UK and in the US in Utah, South Dakota, Idaho and Rhode Island, although it is also found in other parts of the world.

What is Argentium Silver

Author: st angela
June 5, 2010

argentium silver chain necklaceArgentium silver (AS) is made with a touch of geranium, which severely inhibits tarnishing.  Argentium is silver and is marked .930, which is never less than 93% silver, higher graded Argentium silver is never less than 97% silver.

There is not a lot of Argentium silver on the market today. This type of silver could be used by silversmiths to create handcrafted jewelry. We sometimes use this type of silver in our handcrafted necklaces. We carry a few on these Argentium silver chains on our site. I have this figure-8 chain shown here. I love it. It reminds me of white gold but without the price. This chain is great for several of our pendants available at SilverStones.

Argentium silver cannot be melted down with sterling silver. If you recycle your silver, keep this type of silver separated from your sterling silver, which is marked .925.

sterling silver hearts ringLove is what everyone wants. It can’t be bought but is freely given. There are different types of love including platonic love – the love of a family member or friend and romantic love – the type of love that is spell binding, the desire to be with one person and no one else. True love is eternal. The best description of love was written by the Apostle Paul in 1st Corinthians “Love is patient, love is kind, it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud, it is not crude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no records of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices in the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always preserves.” (1 Cor. 13:4-7, NIV)

Show your affection for the one you love with this sterling silver ring. This heart ring is an excellent choice to ask your girl to go steady and makes an inexpensive wedding band. Surprise your lover with this heart ring and let them know they are yours forever.

May 28, 2010
sterling silver drop necklace

Marquise Drop Cable Necklace

All eyes are on her as she walks into the room. Her sophisticated style, the allure of mystery, all men want to meet her and all the women wish they were her. The smell of flowers lingers in the air as she passes your table. She turns and looks at you with her dark seductive eyes, your heart skips a beat as she smiles and walks away.

Her shimmering silver necklace is what caught your eye; with every step she took, the light reflected off the silver drops next to her tanned skin. Recreate the moment with this sterling silver necklace and your woman will be the one they can’t take their eyes off of.