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• Vintage Costume Jewelry: Yesterday's Fashion Today by Sam Serio, submitted 22 July,2005
  Jewelry, whether fine or costume, has been a part of human culture since the earliest times. People wear jewelry to satisfy their vanity, to indulge their love for beautiful things, and to look good to others. Vintage costume jewelry fulfills all these criteria, but at a fraction of the cost of real..
• Turquoise Necklace Facts and Beliefs by Sam Serio, submitted 22 July,2005
  ‘Pieces of sky.’ That’s how turquoise was called by some Native American tribes. Indeed, it requires no great stretch of the imagination to understand why turquoise was referred to as such. Just as the heavens could be a peaceful or stormy blue, so could turquoise seem to express different moo..
• Threader Earrings -- a Fashion Jewelry Success Story by Sam Serio, submitted 22 July,2005
  New jewelry fashions need several factors going for them if they are to succeed. These include aesthetics, price, timing, and maybe even just sheer, plain luck. Threader earrings seem to have all these qualities in abundance. Also known as earthreads or ear strings, threader earrings have a very lar..
• The Pearl Necklace -- A Timeless Beauty by Sam Serio, submitted 22 July,2005
  It has been said that of all the pieces of jewelry in the world, a pearl necklace is the only thing that a woman should not be without. And that’s no wonder, for a pearl necklace is the embodiment of classic sophistication and timeless elegance. It goes with a variety of outfits, from casual day w..
• Teen Jewelry Fashion Exposed by Sam Serio, submitted 22 July,2005
  Teenagers are a fickle bunch. At that stage of physical and psychological growth, they are constantly experimenting with things to improve their image and their look. Teen jewelry fashion plays a major part in the development of their identity and efforts to either blend in with the crowd or establi..
• Sterling Silver Jewelry -- Classic Simplicity by Sam Serio, submitted 22 July,2005
  Sterling silver jewelry is synonymous with class and style in the world of fashion. Its versatility and flexibility make it a welcome and useful addition to any person’s wardrobe. Sterling silver jewelry epitomizes classic simplicity in itself, but as the setting for gemstones or combined with oth..
• Pierced Ear Problems and Solutions by Sam Serio, submitted 22 July,2005
  The practice of ear piercing dates back to thousands of years ago. From jungle tribes to desert nomads to royalty, pierced ears were indicators of both beauty and social standing. Ear piercing is just as popular today, with both men and women having one or both earlobes pierced. Certain preventive a..
• Opal Jewelry -- Your Own Personal Piece of Rainbow by Sam Serio, submitted 22 July,2005
  Opal is a magnificent gemstone whose shades encompass virtually every hue in the color spectrum. The play of color is different on every stone, and its shimmering hues gave rise to the word ‘opalescent.’ Because it is such an entrancing and unique gemstone, it is no wonder that opal jewelry is v..
• Making Hemp Jewelry Is Fun and Easy by Sam Serio, submitted 22 July,2005
  Making our ideas come to life and creating them with our own hands is a great source of satisfaction for many of us. Handicrafts such as making hemp jewelry have been and continue to be very popular among both hobbyists and would-be entrepreneurs alike. Aside from being a productive way to pass time..
• Making Beaded Jewelry Is Easy to Do by Sam Serio, submitted 22 July,2005
  Making beaded jewelry is an inexpensive and fun hobby that nearly anyone can do. The materials needed are readily accessible and cost very little money. Aside from the requisite thread, needle and the beads, there are also some other materials that the hobbyist can use in making beaded jewelry. Hobb..
• Lance Armstrong Bracelets: Fashion Accessories for a Worthy Cause by Sam Serio, submitted 22 July,2005
  Lance Armstrong bracelets, the yellow rubber wrist bands inscribed with the motto LiveStrong, are tangible parts of champion American cyclist Lance Armstrong’s legacy. Diagnosed with testicular cancer on October 2, 1996, Armstrong battled with the disease and didn’t let it get in the way of his ..
• Jewelry Making for Fun and Profit by Sam Serio, submitted 22 July,2005
  There is an old adage that says work isn’t really work if you enjoy what you’re doing. If one of your hobbies is jewelry making, why not turn this activity into a source of income? You’re already having fun anyway, and it wouldn’t take a whole lot more to share your jewelry creations with pe..
• Jewelry Christmas Gifts That Sparkle and Shine by Sam Serio, submitted 22 July,2005
  The joyous season of Christmas is steeped in tradition, and gift giving is one ritual that is inseparable from this holiday. Who hasn’t had difficulty at one time or another in choosing a suitable present for a beloved family member or a dear friend? Fortunately, jewelry Christmas gifts are widely..
• Jewelry and the Darkside: Fashionable Gothic Jewelry by Sam Serio, submitted 22 July,2005
  No, by jewelry and the darkside, we are not referring to Darth Vader’s dark side of the force. However, the idea of jewelry inspired by Anakin Skywalker, the Sith and his Emperor sure is tantalizing. Here, if you think more about the likes of Morticia Addams of the Addams family, then you’re on ..
• Hip-hop Jewelry and Today's Stars by Sam Serio, submitted 22 July,2005
  Watch any of the major movie, television, and music award shows on television today and one of the first things you’ll notice about the celebrities on the red carpet, aside from their extravagant (and sometimes outlandish) attire, are the amount and size of the jewelry they are wearing. Hip-hop je..
• Celtic Jewelry: Ancient Symbolism in Popular Fashion by Sam Serio, submitted 22 July,2005
  The mysterious and the mystical have always had the power to hold human beings in thrall throughout the millennia. Celtic jewelry is no exception to this, since they are an extension and a reminder of the traditions and rituals of the Celts, an ancient European people. Today, men and women of all ag..
• Bridal Jewelry: Fulfilling a Wedding Tradition by Sam Serio, submitted 22 July,2005
  ‘Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.’ This is a saying that many brides take to heart when considering their wedding trousseau. From wedding gowns, accessories and motifs, brides from all walks of life throughout the years have tried their best to stick to this form..
• Body Jewelry and Today's Stars by Sam Serio, submitted 22 July,2005
  Body jewelry and body piercing practices have been observed by various groups of people all over the world throughout the centuries. For some tribes it is a rite of passage, for others it is an indicator of social status. For many, body jewelry is used to enhance personal beauty and as devices to ri..
• Birthstone Jewelry Beliefs and Celebrity Birthdays by Sam Serio, submitted 22 July,2005
  Wearing birthstone jewelry is very popular today. Not only is it fashionable; somehow, it also makes the item feel more personal and part of the wearer’s personality. Almost all gems are believed to be imbued with some special sort of power and this is one of the reasons why it is considered lucky..
• Bewitching Jewelry -- Amulets, Talismans and Charms by Sam Serio, submitted 22 July,2005
  Throughout the ages, men and women have used gemstones and crystals in personal ornaments and body decorations as bewitching jewelry. Wearing them as charms, talismans or amulets, they were believed to possess the power to ward off evil spirits (or attract benevolent ones), keep one safe from harm, ..

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