Choosing and Caring for Silver Jewellery

Since the dawn of time, women have been attracted to beautiful things, and have wanted to look good. It's no wonder that jewellery ranks as one of the top accessories women favor in the quest to look their best. Silver is a great addition to your jewellery collection and can be dressed up in many different ways. Silver is a precious metal that is easily manipulated to form various shapes, according to what you want to achieve. Due to its semi-durability, it's mixed with a bit of copper to strengthen and protect it from damage. This means that great care should be taken to maintain the original shine and look of your silver jewellery.

When shopping for silver jewellery, make sure that the type you're looking for is sterling silver. Check that the silver is actually sterling by looking for the number .925 engraved on the jewellery. What this means is that 92.5 percent of the jewellery is pure silver, with a bit of copper and nickel added in. What you want to avoid is any jewellery that is 'silver plated' because, quite simply, this is just metal with a coating of silver, and with time, the coating will wear away and reveal the inferior metal underneath.

Silver jewellery is a great way of adorning any outfit, and is perfect for all occasions. Some tips for caring for it include: never swim in your silver jewellery. The silver will react with the chlorine or other minerals in the water and fade much faster with time. When you're out of the shower and preparing yourself to leave the house, don't lotion yourself up with your silver ring, bracelets or earrings on. They should be the last thing you put on.

Remove your jewellery and keep it safe before working out at the gym to avoid discoloration. It's a good idea to invest in a silk pouch that will serve as somewhere you'll store your silver jewellery when you're not wearing it, protecting it from scratches and accidental bumps. Regularly polish and clean your silver jewellery. You can easily do this with warm water and a soft cloth every so often, and then polishing it using a specially prepared lacquer that you can find in most jewellery shops.

Before buying silver jewellery, make sure that you're not allergic to it. Most people don't know what it is that they're allergic to when they get a reaction from wearing jewellery. In most cases, silver allergy is in fact due to the other metals that are found in sterling silver jewellery. You could speak to your doctor about this and ask for a test to confirm this allergy.Silver is always relatively low in price, especially in comparison to gold, so it won't put a dent in your finances. It looks good and gives that extra sparkle to an outfit, making you stand out. Silver jewellery is a perfect gift idea that will bring a smile to the person receiving it, and will carry memories of fondness for years to come.

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Tips on Choosing the Right Bridal Jewellery - Part 2

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Classical fairy tale dresses were once every girl's dream and for many they still are! As most of these dresses have very full skirts and heavily embellished bodices, it can sometimes be overpowering to have a full necklace, drop earrings and bracelet suite. Why not try a delicate fresh water pearl necklace and depending upon your hair style, droplet earrings with a feature fresh water coin pearl or semi-precious stone to complement your colour theme.

In some cases the bodice of the dress may have a hint of colour intertwined with diamontes, sequins and pearls. Swarvoski crystals are some of the best crystal beads you can get and are very affordable. The beauty with Swarvoski crystals is that the colour choices are virtually limitless, so whatever your colour theme, you can add a hint of this into your jewellery and then add a little more for the bridesmaids. So let's say for instance you have a hint of deep rose red crystal dotted around your bodice, down the dress and perhaps on the train of the dress. You could either choose to go for a full clear Swarvoski jewellery suite, a mixture of clear and the colour that is hinted on your dress or a mixture between fresh water pearl and Swarvoski. If your gown has some pearl detail on it, it would be good to tie pearls in elsewhere within your bridal look either with a button hole twist or Swarvoski crystal and pearl vines in your bouquets, that way the whole look will harmonise. Of course, each bride knows exactly what it is she is looking for and ultimately her choice is the best choice!

I've seen some gorgeous elegant bridal jewellery sets that have a Swarvoski crystal tiara with a hint of your statement colour added and matching necklace whether it be a delicate Swarvoski necklace with large centre droplet and crystal encrusted wrist cuff for the full on crystal bling or a mixture of fresh water coin pearl earrings with one simple yet classical fresh water coin pearl droplet necklace. Another striking option is to highlight your main colour and go for a gorgeous crystal encrusted hair vine, especially with fair hair colours this looks amazing and very unique!

Ever heard of the two out three rule? It is good to remember that sometimes less is more, so when talking about bridal dresses and bridal jewellery, generally brides tend to go for either necklace and bracelet/bridal wrist cuff. Or they go for necklace and earrings; or earrings and bracelet. If earrings are to be worn with a feature necklace and bracelet, then some simple sterling silver and Marcasite earrings, perhaps a pair of Sterling Silver and Marcasite love knot earrings or elegant fresh water pearl studs look gorgeous.

Heirlooms Ever After design and create their own jewellery as well as featuring Marcasite And More's sensational Sterling Silver, Marcasite and Semi-Precious stone jewellery sets. If you have your own heirloom and would love to have it made into something you could wear for your special day, Heirlooms Ever After can do this for you. They offer a full design service or will customise any of their own designs to suit your individual requirements and budget. So whether you are looking for that simple pair of Marcasite Love Knot earrings or that elaborate blue topaz jewellery suite, Heirlooms Ever After look forward to helping you. Please visit their website: http://www.heirloomseverafter.co.uk/

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Tips on Choosing the Right Jewellery - Crystal or Pearl

All women know that 'diamonds are supposed to be a girl's best friend', but let's face it, how many of us have diamonds, or any that are worth speaking about let alone being 'best friends'?! The first hint of a diamond for any woman could well be her engagement ring. Whether chosen by her soon to be husband or chosen herself, this first diamond is one to keep hold of and cherish but what about other stones, what about semi-precious stones? Today Cubic Zironcia (CZ) is a well known and cheaper diamond alternative and in a lot of cases, to an untrained eye, they do sparkle sensationally and at a fraction of the price, are a very attractive understudy. Zircon on the other hand is somewhat different and more rare and therefore more precious than it's manmade buddy CZ. Zircon shines beautifully and in many ways it is virtually impossible for the untrained eye to know the difference between Zircon and diamond. What about Swarvoski crystals? These too scintillate when light hits them and any movement results in a rainbow disco ball effect that is breathtaking. Semi-precious stones today have been made into gorgeous jewellery and when matched with Swarvoski crystals you get lovely results and expensive looking items. As for pearls, these come in so many different shapes and sizes and if you have a pearl with a triple 'a' lustre, that is of exceptionally high quality, there is no other gem like it. Fresh water coin pearls are such great value for money as you get a lot of pearl for your money. Round pearls are the common favourite with the more unusual shapes i.e. potatoe pearls, rice pearls, abalone and blister to name a few that are now making more of a statement in jewellery.

Brides have for many many years worn pearls as a symbol of purity and as the oldest known gem the pearl is here to stay with regards to bridal jewellery. Today jewellery designers and manufacturers have put pearls with Marcasite and Sterling Silver to create a gorgeous combination. As pearls come in so many shapes, sizes and shades, brides and women in general are somewhat spoilt for choice. Pearls need not seem old fashioned! Our visions of our Grandmother and her string of pearls around her neck should only serve to give us a heartwarming reminder of the pearl's timeless beauty, decadence and classic charm. Each gem has a place of it's own I'm sure in every woman's collection but for me pearls win hands down every time!

Heirlooms Ever After have a large selection of Sterling Silver, Marcasite and fresh water pearl jewellery not to mention semi-precious stones too. For your bridal jewellery and to see pearl headdresses mixed with vintage Marcasite jewellery visit http://www.heirloomseverafter.co.uk/

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Choosing An Infertility Center

When a couple is faced with an infertility problem the emotional weight they carry can be devastating. The emotional distress can cause doubt on every decision made including when it's time to turn to an infertility center for more extensive and costly infertility treatment. Researching medical journals or on the Internet will reveal 10 or more large institutions located in major cities.

Now before thinking you have to visit a well known infertility center you really want to take a look at what is offered in your hometown or nearest large city. Your 'local' infertility center may have the solution to your particular infertility issue and this will remove the added stress of travel and lodging which will take time away from work as well as add to the expense of the whole procedure.

Even before you think you need In Vitro Fertilization, or 'IVF" as it is known, make sure you have explored more common options such as various fertility medications, inter-uterine insemination where sperm is placed directly in the woman's uterus as well as alternative methods such as acupuncture.

In-Vitro Fertilization procedures can cost as much as $35,000 so if you are not able to really afford that and can spend 6 months or so trying various alternative methods it can literally pay off in a relatively short period of time then you'll have that extra cash to go towards baby expenses or start that college fund.

When you actually visit an infertility center remember that you are going there to see if they are the right fit for you and your situation. Make sure they are very clear when discussing which procedures and any other work they are going to do and you will want this in writing so you can avoid any unpleasant surprises later on.

Checking ahead of time with your insurance agent regarding the tests and procedures the center will perform is important so you know what your insurance company will cover and exactly what you can expect to pay out of pocket.

If the infertility center outsources certain tests or other types of lab work make sure you know which lab will be doing the work so you don't get any surprises a few months down the road. The percentage of multiple births is also an important factor. While twins can be a cause for joyous celebration you will have two babies to care for at the same time.

Triplets will obviously be a lot more work than a single baby. There is also the cost of raising a child in dollars and cents. If you suddenly find yourself pregnant with triplets the pregnancy can be more difficult and then there is the work load and cost of raising three babies simultaneously.

When you are dealing with an infertility problem it can be very personal and you might feel intimidated at times but you need to force yourself past that and ask any and all questions you have no matter how 'stupid' they might seem. You need to know!

One other problem you might have is when you are questioning an infertility center they might not be totally forthcoming when giving you answers. An infertility center is a business just like any other and is expected to return as high a profit as possible.

You can ask about similar couples with the same issue you are facing and what the success rate is and you can also ask to speak with the staff of the infertility center and while they are obviously not going to say anything bad about where they work you can get a 'feel' for them.

Despite the emotional roller coaster you may find yourself on you need to stay calm and make the best decision possible.

Jenny Lantz has been faced with infertility and provides information on choosing an infertility center and other issues regarding infertility problems at her blog titled: Treatment Infertility

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