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How to Shop For Heart Shaped Jewelry - The Perfect Valentines Day Gift

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 If you are stuck for an idea for a Valentines Day gift this year then why not consider a piece of heart shaped jewelry. As a declaration of love, there is nothing more perfect than the heart shape and combined with the enduring nature of precious metal, with or without gemstones, what could be a more perfect gift? There is no better way to say that you give your heart totally to the one you love. Once you have decided that heart shaped jewelry is the gift you will give, the next decision is what item of jewelry? The choice includes, but is not limited to, pendants, necklaces, bangles, bracelets, rings, earrings and charms. You could also consider ankle bracelets, toe rings, cuff links and for the more adventurous, intimate jewelry! A pendant is probably a logical choice for the place in which it is worn - close to the heart. Earrings are a favourite because they are readily seen and are a complement to the face. The choice will also depend on the preference of the person receiving the

Jewelry, Costume or Fashion Jewelry - How Did It All Start?

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 Ever wonder how decorating our bodies with trinkets, jewelry, got it's start? Did the ancients of old see a pretty sea shell or rock and decided this would look good hanging on a string or possibly a thin vine around the neck? Or maybe decided to put this on their wrist. Did the women see an unusual bone fragment and decided it would look good holding her hair off her face? How did anyone decide which pieces of stone, metal, bone or shell was valuable enough to use as trading currency? I have just begun to research my questions and do not have answers yet. I have found the common previously reported ideas of jewelry to share. As I begin my quest I can see that there will be many more questions and I can't hardly wait to find the answers. Opal Heart Necklace consists of decorative items worn for adornment, such as brooches, rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. For many centuries metal, often combined with gemstones [I call them pretty rocks], has been the normal material