Black Gemstones: Jet, Obsidian, Onyx and Shungite
Often skirted around, black gemstones have got themselves some mixed reviews. Some see them as cursed, others – desired. It’s time to embrace your inner goth, take a walk on the dark side, and talk about some beautiful black gemstones. Oh, and bust some myths about those curses. What black gemstones will we look at […]
Why Cubic Zirconia Makes so Many Cringe?
Crystals? Those sound lovely and shiny, add the name Swarovski, and I know those crystals will be flawless. Paste? Wonderful, especially jewellery specimens from the Georgian era set in sterling. Rhinestones? Nice and sparkly, used for generations. Cubic Zirconia? Eww, not CZs. Why? The very crude exchange above is a generic sentiment I have spotted, trawling through jewellery related forums, […]
5 Things to Know About Lapis Lazuli
If Cleopatra saw the lapis lazuli earrings I am wearing in the photos here, she’d be angry at me. To her, this would be a waste of blue eye shadow. According to historical sources, crushed up lapis lazuli was one of her favourite eye shadows. I wouldn’t let Cleopatra be angry at me for long […]
Religious Jewellery: Appreciation or Appropriation?
Religion today Religion. It’s an ideology where our spiritual selves should rise above our physical and material desires. And yet, to showcase one’s followership and devotion to a certain faith, one has no choice but to adorn oneself in material things carrying the symbol of that religion. Therein lies one of the many paradoxes of religion, […]
Jewellery Mistakes We’re All Guilty Of
Jewellery materials are often something we’re quite unsure of. We keep our pieces in boxes and cases, wear them for special occasions or think that they are valuable just because someone said so. All potential mistakes. But who can blame you? After all, learning what metal alloys are, distinguishing the clarity and types of diamond […]
Tips on Jewellery Shopping In Turkey
Buying jewellery in Turkey So, you’re in Turkey. Seduced by the tasty food, the seemingly stunning artisan items on display in bazaars, you make a decision: I am so buying a bunch of souvenirs and keepsakes. Awesome decision, and if you have jewellery on your to-buy list, I’m here to hold your hand. Buying gold […]