Friday, December 13, 2013

Jewelry to know about: Traditional Tibetan Jewelry


 

Jewelry plays a very important role in the culture of Nepal and Tibet. Jewelry is a part of a dress, a symbol of spirituality, and a part of everyday life. Tibetans do not wear jewelry just to beautify themselves. Tibetans wear their jewelry as amulets or as a kind of the bank, which is always with them. In Tibet, jewelry is also an indicator of the social status.


Tibetan jewelry is majorly crafted using stones using Tibetan silver and stones like turquoise, coral and amber. It is among the most finely crafted jewelry in the world. Tibetan people believe that coral and turquoise stones symbolize health, luck, and fortune. 

Artisans in Tibet are highly skilled and have utilized the same techniques for generations to create the most gorgeous pieces of jewelry. The art of crafting jewelry usually runs in the family. Tibetan artists incorporate Buddhist designs in their work.  Following is the picture of a Tibetan earring, you can Buy Earrings for Girls Online.
Whether you’re a collector or just looking for the perfect statement piece of jewelry(Buy Pendants For Girls), you’re bound to appreciate the beauty and history of Tibetan jewelry.


Ghau boxes, or prayer boxes are worn as amulets that provide protection for the wearer. The box usually contains a scroll that has been specifically prepared by the priest for the wearer. Sometimes, in place of the scroll, the box also contains a gemstone which bears protective powers or even a bag of healing herbs. Following is a picture of one such Ghau box: 


Whether you’re a collector or just looking for the perfect statement piece of jewelry (Buy Pendants For Girls), you’re bound to appreciate the beauty and history of Tibetan jewelry.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Jewelry Trends for Winter: Metal Cuffs



Metal cuffs are one of the most effortless pieces of accessories, just slip it on and you are ready to head out in style. There are multiple ways in which you can style a cuff, one of the chicest way of wearing it, is over a full sleeved sweat shirt or a pullover. Cuffs in gold or silver go perfectly with the dark hues of the winter wardrobe. Although, a cuff is very effortless to style, you might need some tips buying the perfect one from cuffs online store. Following are some tips that can help you buy the perfect cuff:

Metal: Cuffs are open ended, so you have to slip them on your wrist, therefore it becomes very important that the metal is flexible and does not make wearing a cuff seem like a task.

Width: One of the important aspects to keep in mind while buying a cuff is its width as the wrong one can make it look drab. Try on various widths of cuffs and decide which width looks most flattering on you. You can always experiment with various widths but stick to one width for your regular hassle free styling.

Comfort: It’s not only applicable on a cuff, whenever you buy anything, keep the comfort in mind. Don’t buy something that you don’t feel comfortable with, as you’ll end up not wearing it at all or wearing it less often.

Now that you know how to buy cuff, you’ll also want to know where to buy it. You can buy a cuff from your favorite jewelry store or you can buy it from any online jewelry shopping store.