Thursday, May 15, 2008

Make and design your own accessories(earrings, bracelets & necklaces)

What do you need?

1. Flat Pliers
2. Nose Pliers
3. Lovely beads
4. Some findings(ear-hooks, jump-rings, head-pins, eye-pins etc)
5. A dash of patience to perfect your skills

Pictures coming up!!

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

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Sunday, May 4, 2008

Using swarovski crystals to represent your birthstone and you

A birthstone is defined as the gemstone that is associated with the month of our birthday. Many people like to think that wearing our birthstone would bring good luck or health to us. Such birthstones are normally semi-precious gems so prices can be high for the average person. Therefore, swaroski crystals are also used to represent your birthstone because of it's high clarity and sparkling look.  Read on to find out the meaning of your birthstone and its corresponding colour in swarovki crystals!




JANUARY

Birthstone: Garnet
Colour: Deep Red
Swarovki Crystal Colour: Siam

Garnet is the modern-day birthstone for January babies.  Most people assume that all garnets are red but it actually exist in yellow and green too.  Red is of course, the most common color of this gemstone.  Garnets symbolize a happiness and lasting love and friendship.  Therefore, presenting a gift of garnet in turn symbolizes a gift of love and the desire for a loved one's safe homecoming.

January babies are ambitious, serious, loyal, hardworking, knows how to make others happy, quiet unless excited or tensed, has deep thoughts, smart, neat and organized.



FEBRUARY
Birthstone: Amethyst
Colour: Purple
Swarovki Crystal Colour: Amethyst

The amethyst is a lovely purple-colored gem. The tone of its colour ranges from lilac to a deep, rich purple.  The royalties have always held the rich, deep purples as their favourites, donning them in ceremonial occasions. Amethyst is also symbolises spirituality and filal piety, so giving this gemstone strengthens the bond any relationship.  It is an ideal anniversary or engagement present and it will certainly make the wearer feel like royalty.

February babies are normally daring, honest, stubborn, determined to reach goals, intelligent, loves aggressiveness, loves entertainment, humble, rebellious when restricted, temperamental and sensitive.



MARCH
Birthstone: Aquamarine
Colour: Pale Blue
Swarovki Crystal Colour: Aquamarine

Aquamarine is a blue-green member of the beryl family.  Its colour tone ranges from a pale blue to a deep-blue ocean color. "Aqua" means water.  Therfore, in the ancient times, it is believed that this gemstone would keep people at sea, safe during their journeys. Therefore, it has become a symbol of both safety and security.

March babies are normally affectionate, attractive, loves serenity, loves travelling, honest, generous, sympathetic, secured and trustworthy.





APRIL 
Birthstone: Diamond
Color: Clear
Swarovki Crystal Colour: Clear

The diamond is the strongest and most durable substance on Earth. It is made up of carbon and able to reflect the light with clarity. The quality of a diamonds is judged based on the four C's - color, cut, clarity, and carat.  The higher the carat, the more expensive it is.  

Diamond is the symbol of true love because of its everlasting quality. It is often chosen as the marriage anniversary gem for the 10th and 60th years.  Of course, many newly weds have also chosen it to be the jewel for their engagement and wedding rings.

April babies are normally adventurous, active, brave, decisive, diplomatic, gets jealous easily, emotional, friendly, caring, motivated and has a strong mentality.



MAY
Birthstone: Emerald
Color: Green
Swarovki Crystal Colour: Emerald

The emerald comes from the beryl family, producing a beautiful and radiant green due to its high chromium content.  During excavations of tombs in Egypt, jewelleries of this gem had been known to be found buried with the mummies.  It was widely believed that emeralds had a healing effect, thus they were used to promote a sense of well-being.  

May babies are
normally beautiful physically and mentally, out-going, imaginative, hardworking, restless, strong-willed, highly motivated, stubborn, systematic and understanding.



JUNE
Birthstone: Pearl
Colour: White
Swarovki Crystal Colour: Light Amethyst/Swarovski pearl

Pearls are created inside oysters and clams. There are two kinds of pearls, natural and cultured. A natural pearl forms when a small irritant, such as a piece of sand or fish, gets trapped inside the oyster. This causes it to secret a substance known as"nacre" through many layers on the intruder to produce a smooth, hardened pearl over the years. This is what we know as the a substance known as "mother of pearl". Pearls can also be cultured and a majority of them are used in the making of jewelry now. They are made by introducing an irritant to the clams and oysters deliberately to facilitate pearl productions.
 
Pearls are always in fashion regardless of any fashion trends of any period.  People believe in the goodness of natural pearls and have even grind them for use in cosmetics and as a form of medicine.

June babies are
normally brand conscious, choosy, daydreamer, easily hurt, friendly, humorous, polite, sensitive yet stubborn and thinks far with vision.



JULY
Birthstone: Ruby
Color: Red
Swarovki Crystal Colour: Ruby red

Ruby's rich colorreminds one of love and passion. Its name is derived from the Latin, "ruber", meaning red. The ruby's red glow, symbolises an internal and eternal flame in your heart. This makes the ruby a wonderful present for your loved ones to show your durable, romantic and passionate love that cannot be extinguished. Rumours have it that if rubies worn are on the left hand, it would bring the wearer good luck.

July babies are normally caring and loving, sensitive, difficult to fathom, practical, easily hurt but takes long to recover, friendly, hardworking, loves to be alone, homely, secretive, tactful
and unpredictable.



AUGUST
Birthstone: Peridot
Colour: Yellow Green
Swarovki Crystal Colour: Limegreen

The peridot has a unique colour of lime green. It was once thought to bring power and influence to its owner.  It also symbolises vitality and new growth in any relationships.

August babies are normally workoholics, brave, cautious, independent, dreamers, romantic, prideful, thirsty for praises and generous.



SEPTEMBER
Birthstone: Sapphire
Colour: Deep Blue
Swarovki Crystal Colour: Sapphire Blue

S
apphires are similar in structure to the ruby, which is the birthstone for the month of July. Blue sapphires range from very light to very dark greenish or violetish blue, as well as various shades of pure blue.  According to folk-tales, sapphires will protect your loved ones from envy and harm as people believed that the gem attracted heavenly blessings.  Now, a gift of Sapphire represents sincerity and faithfulness.

September babies are normally calm, careful, organized, knowledgeable, detailed, kind, sympathetic, sporty, trustworthy, loyal and understanding.






OCTOBER
Birthstone: Opal
Colour: Multi-colored
Swarovki Crystal Colour: Tourmaline / Rose

The opal, which has its root in the Latin word "opalus", meaning precious jewel, refracts and reflects specific wavelengths of light. They are generally white or colorless and are very delicate. Therefore, extreme care must be taken when cutting the gems to lower the risks of cracks. Opals are beautiful and powerful They radiate an extraordinary and positive energy, giving confidence to the wearer.

October babies are fiery-tempered, daydreamer,easily hurt but recovers easily, emotional, caring, easily influenced, touchy and treats friends well.



NOVEMBER
Birthstone: Topaz / Citrine
Colour: Yellow Gold
Swarovki Crystal Colour: Topaz

The topaz comes from the Sanskrit word meaning "fire". It is a relatively hard gem and is rare and often very expensive.  An alternative Novemeber Birthstone can also be the citrine, existing in a range of yellow to orange tones, which is affordable for the average man on the streets. This gem is believed to keep away evil forces and enemies and also supposed to maintain harmony in the home. A gift of topaz or citrine gives the wearer hope and strength in life with its natural brightness.

November babies are normally thinkers, generous, dynamic, ,strong, amiable, stubborn, trustworthy, unique and unpredictable.



DECEMBER
Birthstone: Turquoise
Colour: Blue
Swarovki Crystal Colour: Zircon

The turquoise is a non-transparent gem.  It is available in many shades of blue and green.
It is mined in Iran and the southwestern United States, often dyed and treated with resins
to make the stone harder.  Turquoise is considered to be a sacred stone, protective against
all manners of evil and ill health. A gift of turquoise represents friendship and luck.

December babies are normally active ambitious, fun to be with, logical, sociable, loyal, fast-tempered and takes high pride in oneself.



Read about other gemstones
here.