SilverStones

This snake ring has a coiled design ready to strike. If you’ve been looking for a really cool snake ring, this is it.  This ring has a diamond cut snakeskin design that really sparkles.  The coiled portion of this ring is hollow in the back but is 1mm thick. This snake ring is relatively heavy in weight.

I have had an eye on this snake ring for a long time and finally ordered one for myself. I love it. This is the type of ring you can wear on your middle finger or index finger. The height of this ring is 1 1/8″ and is available in sizes 7, 8, and 9. The picture of this ring shown top is a little deceptive of what this ring looks like. The picture below shows what this snake ring looks like when you wear it. As you can see, this snake ring is much different than those you’ve seen on the market. A man or woman can wear this sterling silver snake ring. I recommend you order one size larger than you normally wear when ordering this ring. I guarantee your friends will notice this ring when you walk in the room.

How are stones made to fit in jewelry? This piece on the left is a black onyx and mother of pearl (MOP) sterling silver slide pendant. This pendant has a stone inlay that was cut to fit this slide pendant. In natural stone jewelry stones are either cut to fit the piece or the stone has been reconstituted which means the stone has been ground to a powder then mixed with resin and pressed into the piece of jewelry. This is still considered a natural stone.

This cross pendant is an example of jewelry that has reconstituted stones. Hard to tell the difference isn’t it?

This natural turquoise stone ring, shown below, has a cabochon stone. Cabochon stones have been ground into a shape, polished, and have a flat back. This type of stone is either glued into the jewelry setting or depending on the type of setting may have the silver pressed around the stone to hold it in place. Semi-precious stones can be cut or reconstituted; translucent stones like amethyst, topaz, and citrine are usually cut into faceted shapes to catch the light to make them sparkle.

Beads used in making jewelry are tumbled and then drilled. When buying a strand of stones examine them closely, not all stones are real in other words they could be simulated (fake). Natural stones are always cool to the touch.

When looking for fine gemstone jewelry here are some things to let you know whether it is real or not. The first clue is the price. One of our suppliers is the largest jewelry wholesaler in the United States. They also sell CZ jewelry, which is cubic zirconia, a hard synthezided material. We do not carry CZ jewelry, although some of our gemstone jewelry is accented with CZ’s. We tell you exactly what you are buying. With some of the finer gemstones their value is determined by the color, the darker the color the more valuable it is and these stones are usually graded. An AAA grading is the highest quality for fine gemstones. The second clue as to whether the gemstone is authentic is the setting. This ring shown is 14k white gold with diamonds on the sides. I would venture to say it’s a good possibility a gemstone in a ring like this would be the real thing but not always. I have seen rings like this with synthetic stones in gold settings. Why do they do this? The particular stone may be so rare or not large enough to make a ring like this one because it would cost a small fortune to produce it and there would be a very small market for it.

We sell this hot pink topaz and diamond ring just above the wholesale price. You could expect to pay hundreds of dollars more for this ring elsewhere. This particular ring is located in our fine gemstone jewelry section under topaz. We categorize our fine gemstones as being translucent stones. We offer amethyst, topaz, citrine and multi stone jewelry in this section.

If you are looking to buy fine gemstone jewelry that has large stones like this ring and not sure if it is real, send a comment and I will check. Many of the finer gemstones are only available in smaller sizes.

Love 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.

The Celts, who were ancient inhabitants of Central and Western Europe, may be long gone, but the telling symbols they created and upheld live on in today’s modern times.  Their intricate knots, rhythmic spirals, spirited beasts, and cryptic crosses all convey an intense faith and a belief in the interconnectedness of life.  The Celtic cross, for instance, is said to be older than Christianity and is more than just an equal-armed structure within a circle.  Symbolically, it can mean the four quarters of the Earth, or the four elements earth, air, fire, and water, while the circle speaks of infinity and the sun’s path in the sky.

Celtic legacy and pride are beautifully manifested in jewelry.  Celtic rings, bracelets, and earrings all standout with their distinctive symbols regardless of their gold or silver reinforcements.  They are brilliant examples of old traditions and modern designs fused together and preserved into meaningful creations. A perfect embodiment is the Celtic knot earrings.  With sterling silver and 14K gold versions, these ear adornments supposedly stand for humanity’s eternal journey for spiritual growth.  So if it’s uniquely exquisite pieces you seek, go for Celtic jewelry.