Even though diamonds and other semi precious colorful gems are topping the jewelry market, designers are not ready to give up usage of pearls in making flattering jewels. These pearls are affordable than diamonds and other precious stones. More and more styles are introduced in designing pearl jewelry and hence, the fashion market loves pearls in all centuries. Pearl jewelry industry has undergone rapid changes and as a result, you can find pearls in different colors and sizes. Besides round shape, you can find pearls in any shape you want. You can even match the designs in your attire with the pearl shapes. Single pearl strands are not the only pearl jewelry design. Trendy designers use pearls along with other materials and use diamonds and stones as embellishments in the pearl jewelry. Whatever may be the additions, pure pearl jewelry always has its place in the jewel box of every woman. Numerous new designs are incorporated with pearls to create stunning new looks with pearls. Professional women prefer simple chains with single opera pearl pendant. Modern day women see pearl jewelry as a symbol of professionalism and elegant beauty. In the olden days, pearls were considered more precious as the only way to get the pearls was to dive into the waters. Each pearl had its own tale and many lost their lives on account of pearl hunt. In the present century, cultured pearls in different colors and sizes are popular. Even though the effort in making pearls is reduced, the value of pearls has not diminished. These pearls are an embodiment of beauty and pearl jewelry is always majestic. Natural pearls are expensive, but sea and fresh water cultured pearls are affordable. The beauty of pearls remains the same even if they are artificially cultured. Flawless pearls that are available in natural shapes look more beautiful on any woman. Salt-water pearls are luster and have a smooth surface. You can expect similar shine in high quality fresh water pearls. Bigger, rounder pearls with smooth surface are considered as high quality pearls and you must always buy jewelry after checking the quality of the pearls. Pearls are available in multiple colors and you always have choices with respect to size and shape. While choosing a pearl jewelry, you have to consider your size and age. If you are young, you can choose colorful pearls, but if you want to exhibit yourself as a professional woman, you have to choose white or ivory pearls. Certain high quality pearls are expensive than metal jewelry and for many women, cost is the limiting factor while choosing pearl quality. Pearls have timeless beauty and if you take proper care of the pearl jewelry, you can keep the pearl jewelry shiny and marvelous for many decades.

Up until recent times there was little or no restriction on the content of fashion jewellery. In short, manufacturers were free to use almost any base metal for the ear post and clips of your jewellery. The most popular addition to any piece of costume jewellery came within the plating process, and whether the article in question was to be silver or gold plated made little difference; the one common element in all plating of jewellery  was – the use of  ‘Nickel’.

Nickel was added to enhance the shine of the earrings or necklet. Unfortunately it was a well documented fact that in certain cases the addition of nickel could cause an allergic skin reaction. Exact figures were never collated as to how many people this process actually affected, but that didn’t stop the Eurocrats from acting with vigour. Soon the ‘Boys in Brussels’ declared that all earrings, necklets, rings and brooches, in fact – any fashion jewellery or accessory that came in contact with the surface of the skin must be ‘Nickel free’.

So to sum up -  now, when you buy your fashion earrings or that pretty necklet, by and large they should be nickel free. This however doesn’t mean that all ear-care stops there – Oh No !There is still a basic hygiene code you should adhere to if you want to avoid future problems. This is where BACKS is on hand to help. Our Product range of replacement earring backs, clip pads, sterile studs and anti-allergenic solution has over the past fifteen years helped people manage their jewellery wearing problems. Available widely throughout retail outlets in  the U.K. The Backs Earcare  Products range is now available direct for your convenience.

PRODUCT  GUIDE.

Gold Plate Backs: Suitable for all pierced earrings they are safe comfortable and inexpensive, for best results both the earring post and the backs should be regularly  cleansed with Backs Ear Clear Solution.

Silver Plate Backs: Exactly as above only silver plate.

Supabacks: Certainly our best selling item and probably the most versatile of all the replacement backs. The large disc and secure bullet back gives great support to even the largest earring. This earring back is also ideal if in past years you have enlarged the piercings in your lobes.

Polymer Supabacks: As above, only where Supabacks have a gold plated bullet section -  these are completely clear.

Bullet Backs: A gold plated bullet shaped earring clutch / butterfly, very secure and discreet – ideal for all earring types.

Hypo Backs: As above – but once again made from high grade polymer making them non- reactive and ultra discreet.

Clip Pads: Designed to ease the pinch caused by certain clip earrings. If the clip on your earring has a little hole, then these clever little comfort pads will  simply push through.

Slip On Pads: A universal comfort pad to ease the ear-pinch felt with some jewellery. Simply slip the polymer sleeve over the arm of the earring clip and you jewellery is ready to wear.

Ear Clear Solution: This little bottle is probably the most important item in your jewel box. The solution is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-septic. Ideal for sensitive earlobes newly pierced ears and the general cleansing of earrings, necklets, bangles, and all forms of body jewellery (see separate section).

PROBLEMS AND SOME SOLUTIONS.

I don’t want to worry you but that little hole in your ear lobe never technically heals-up.

Think about it – if it did – you wouldn’t be able to wear you earrings! That’s not to say that your body’s defences won’t protect you by closing the opening around the piercing but it does need a little help from you. True, there have always been people who could wear a rusty nail with little reaction, where others only have to scratch themselves to feel genuine pain or irritation. I think it is therefore safe to say that a degree of cleansing and maintenance can do no harm and will probably help avoid some of the more unpleasant reactions that can happen from time to time.

Q    I am wearing nickel free earrings but still get irritation after a short while of wearing them.A    Your body cycle changes every seven years or so,  just as you could once run a hundred yards in 16 seconds, now that may not be possible. So it is with your body, your PH balance may have altered causing an acidic reaction. Similar symptoms may be due to medication – eg. sulphur based drugs. Try using Ear clear Solution on both, the earring post, earring backs and ear-lobes. If the symptoms persist, change to clip earrings or try sterile studs for a short while, this way you will keep your piercings open. If your problems persist – consult your G.P.

 Q  My earrings feel heavy and move about more than they should.

A  Somewhere in you jewellery-wearing past you have probably followed a trend for heavy or large earring. Worn over a period of time without the correct support they have literally stretched the holes. Change to an earring back with a built –in disc for support. Supabacks or Polymer Supabacks will help, they won’t return your earlobes to their former glory but they should arrest any further stretchingQ  I am still getting irritation even if I wear gold jewellery – why?                                                                                                           A  The only pure gold is 24ct . Because ‘Pure Gold’ is too soft it needs to be strengthened with an alloy – the more alloy the jewellery contains the lower the carat rating eg. 9ct is the hardest wearing gold, 22ct is the softest and by definition the most pure. If you are having trouble with gold try wearing a higher carat rating, say 18ct. Once again don’t forget to sterilize your earrings, this may be enough for short periods of wear.

 Q  My ear lobes are sore when I wear clip earrings.

A  This one really is very simple, use a clip pad. This simple action will reduce the ear pinch caused by some of the more aggressive ear-clips.

 Q  How often should I change my earring backs.

A  In an ideal world about every 3 months, a more realistic answer would be look at them closely – do they look past their sell-by date? If so discard them – after all you wouldn’t wear an article of clothing for six months without washing it would you? Remember these earring backs are next to your skin, in some cases  24 – 7. Go on Throw Them Away! 

 Q  I can’t wear fashion or gold earrings without irritation.

A  For reasons previously stated you have a severe allergic reaction try either a sterile stud like Hypo Studs, they are piercing quality and are therefore about as non-reactive as you can get . If this solution doesn’t appeal, try sterling silver, ounce for ounce it’s purer than 18ct gold.

 Remember that regular cleansing of both the earring posts, clips and ear lobes can only help prevent infection and aids comfort. 

BODY JEWELLERY

The popularity in the wearing of body jewellery is something nobody could have predicted. Sad to say, the information with regard to care of both the piercings and the jewellery itself has not kept pace. Body piercing has been carried out on almost every part of the body from the face to, shall we say, more private parts. All these piercings have one thing in common –THEY MUST BE CLEANSED!

There really is no substitute for regular cleansing. Backs Ear Clear solution is ideal for cleansing all types of body jewellery. It’s antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties cleanse and coat to avoid infection and irritation. The solution is best used on ear lobes and although it will not harm other pierced body parts, its immediate effects are a little too aggressive for use on sensitive areas.(For External Use Only).

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Eyebrow piercing is an old concept which is gradually gaining importance in this century. Though now they do not have any symbolic meaning, it definitely highlights the upper face specially the eyes. Now apart from these we have a better choice over the ancient people because we have piercing retainers which they dint had. Piercing retainers are jewelry which is transparent in colour and can be used as a replacement to the Body Jewelry.Did you know that traditionally eyebrow piercings were the most important and dignified jewelry forms? People specially fighters used to wear these jewelry and flaunt it with pride. It meant someone who is courageous like a lion. Today the world is again going towards wearing body jewelry like eyebrow jewelry.Eyebrow piercing is an old concept which is gradually gaining importance in this century. Though now they do not have any symbolic meaning, it definitely highlights the upper face specially the eyes. You can choose to give a variety of expression to the eyebrow piercing by using the right choice of the eyebrow jewelry and also the placement of the Eyebrow Jewelry. It is usually noticed that if the eyebrow jewelry is placed on the outer part of the eyebrow it  will make eyes appear wider and if the eyebrow jewelry is placed closer to the nose then it gives a serious look.Sounds great.Isn’t it.Now apart from these we have a better choice over the ancient people because we have piercing retainers which they dint had. Piercing Retainers are jewelry which is transparent in colour and can be used as a replacement to the body jewelry.So now you just need not worry get a body jewelry piercing and wear an eyebrow jewelry at parties and then quickly move on to office wearing a piercing retainer.Great choices. Isnt it.Life surely has moved a full circle. Enjoy the change with body jewelry.

Do you know that gold hoop earrings are considered classic? These have been sold for countless years. Nevertheless, up to the present time they are being used by a lot of people, including men. You can just look at J. Lo who joined showbiz and began her line of work parading with the earrings. There’s a chance that the explanation for the fame and attention is wide array of choices. You can find a lot of styles that you may buy nowadays. Large Gold Hoop EarringsThe overbearing gold hoop earrings can be bought for girls and boys who want to sport informal clothing. The large hoop earrings can go together with simple shirt as well as jeans. Moreover, the large hoop earrings can go together with long flowing skirts. Should you decide to wear these, ensure that you don’t have more than one earring. You can also eliminate other jewelry. Because the earrings are large, they are already enough to sway other people’s eyes. Avoid countless pieces of jewelry. Practice care. They’re freer to move. That’s why they may entangle themselves with loose threads and even objects. You may just hurt yourself with the earring’s pull. To know which of the large ones to pick, buy the earrings that do not go beyond or more than the collarbone. Don’t buy fake gold. They may lead to skin irritation. They are also not worth adding to your collection. Small Gold Hoop EarringsThese gold hoop earrings are more appropriate once you decide to join at intimate ceremonies. As a rule, you want to appear with simplicity and class. Make it a point not to keep the attentiveness of the other guests to your earrings. Indeed, the gown you could be wearing is definitely costlier than to the earrings you’ve worn. The pair of earrings can be possessed whenever you go to your job in a corporate office. Employees may be encouraged fewer pieces of accessories. Nevertheless, if you find it struggling to do away with an accessory, you may add the miniscule hoop earrings in the lobes of your ears. The earrings only improve something to your corporate uniform, yet you have kept your professional look. If you haven’t worn the hoop earrings, you may opt to don on the small earrings. Often, you are not aware of how to extend protection to the small hoop earrings and even your ears from being entangled with objects such as loose threads. The miniscule hoop earrings will see to it that such won’t happen. Hoop Earrings from Variety of GoldThere is a variety of of gold that may be utilized to create hoop earring versions. One is the 14k gold hoop earrings that contain alloys such as copper and silver. 9ct gold hoop earrings, on the other hand, are gold earrings that contain small diamonds. You also have white gold hoop earrings, that are made from a mixture of pure gold as well as metals like nickel. Also, these kinds of earrings may be big hoop earrings the miniscule hoop earrings. If you’re going to buy hoop earrings coming from gold, make it a point that you can obtain the jewelry from a certified shop. This means that he can vouch of the karat weight and character of the metals and gold and the stones encrusted or put on the earrings. You can also research on earring styles nowadays. You can check out in Google or Yahoo, fashion pages, as well as earrings of of your best pals. This is the manner in which you can view more styles for hoop gold earrings. If you currently hold gold with you, you can let a well-established jewelry store to come up with hoop gold earrings from the gold bar.

Pearls have always had a special place in a woman’s heart. Agreed, they are not as glamorous as diamonds. And no, they may not be as alluring as gold. But pearls have an innate, mysterious charm that simply cannot be resisted. Their subdued beauty, lustrous mystique and quiet glow make them a must-have in a woman’s jewelry box.

Of the different varieties of pearls available, the South Sea Pearl is perhaps the most revered and coveted. The reasons for this are many. Natural South Sea pearls are rare. South Sea Pearls grow to admirable proportions and it is, simply put, the best looker in the pearl family! Since South Sea Pearls are expensive and rare, many women prefer to buy a good-sized south sea pearl pendant, instead of opting for a rope of pearls. For one thing, getting a dozen or more South Sea Pearls of the same size and shape is in itself a rarity. Add to that the cost and maintenance factor, and you can easily see why South Sea pearl pendants make sense.

South Sea pearl pendants come in many sizes, shapes and colors. In most cases, you will have a single big pearl nestled in a base of silver, gold or platinum. This setting, when combined with the proper attire, can really up your style quotient, making you look elegant, expensive and sophisticated at the same time. In fact, simple sophistication is a trademark of pearl jewelry.

If you own South Sea Pearl pendants, or any other pieces of jewelry containing South Sea Pearls, you need to pay special attention to how to take care of these rare pearls. Here are a few tips that will help you take proper care of your South Sea Pearl pendants.

In general, pearls have a soft surface. They may be easily marred, scratched or damaged if they are tossed with hard items in a jewelry box. Store your South Sea Pearls in cotton and keep them in a separate pouch.

One advantage of having south sea pearls in the pendant form is the limited contact these pearls have with your skin. When pearls are laid on bare skin, they tend to absorb the acid from the skin. Over time, pearls that are exposed to the skin will lose their luster and shape. If you feel that your pendant may be in danger of absorbing your sweat, then, make it a point to wipe the pearl with a damp cloth from time to time. You may also wipe them with slightly salty water from time to time.

South sea pearl pendants are very sensitive to acidic solutions like perfumes and vinegar. So, always keep your pearls away from the deteriorating influence of harsh chemicals. Hold your pendant by their metal part, so that the pearl is safe from any chemicals or dirt sticking to your hand. Also, remember that pearls can wear away quickly when exposed to heat.

To clean your south sea pearl pendants, use jewelry cleaners that are specifically for pearls. Steam cleaners, detergents, bleaches, baking soda and ammonium-based cleaners are all taboo on pearls. Do not clean pearls with abrasive materials like a scrubber or a toothbrush. Wear your pendant only after you have finished applying makeup and spraying perfume or Deo. Check the clasp and the pearl seating of your pendant from time to time.

Nowadays it is become the new trend and fashion of piercing of body parts which are properly done in some cultures and tradition and some people think that body piercing as a living art. But now body jewelry is increasing on the mind on every people in all around the world and people are usually wearing many different types of Piercing Jewelry. Now the piercing is no longer as a painful because of this it is more in demand with the moving fashion as a body piercing jewelry. You can also find various types of non piercing jewelry are more famous among the people only for those people who don’t want to pass through the piercing procedure. You can easily buy this jewelry and can wear it according to the latest fashion without any piercing on the body it can be use. Actually in today’s world piercing is not only the pain and it can be used by anyone to make over their style with the piercing jewelry.When you do the piercing there is no necessary to go in store and purchase some jewelry but the costs of Body jewelry are very high than others. If you want to make your fashion with the piercing jewelry in minimum budget they all can purchase this jewelry form the wholesale market in low prices. You can see the several websites in which you can purchase your required type of fashionable piercing jewelry, some designers Labret jewelry, nose jewelry and many different types of body jewelry which give you a better looks with comfortableness.

Pearls have been a favorite with men and women since times immemorial. In the past, you had Rajas and Maharajas wearing elaborate pearl jewelry. These days, you can see portraits of rich kings, princes and ladies adorned with beautiful pearl jewelry. Among the different kinds of pearls, white pearl jewelry is by far the most common and the most popular. Even today, you find a large majority of consumers opting for white pearl jewelry.

To a large extent, tradition and culture have played an important role in the predominance of white pearl jewelry. Most Christian weddings have brides and bridesmaids adorned with strands of white pearls, even though a lot of this jewelry is fake. White pearls have come to symbolize purity, truth and innocence. They stand for longevity and faithfulness, which explains why white pearls are quite common in engagement rings and anniversary pendants.

Before cultured pearls overtook the market, almost all pearls were white, rose or cream. White pearl jewelry is popular because of its natural iridescence, luster and purity. White pearls are more abundant and are therefore less expensive, particularly when compared with their rose or gold cousins.

White pearls are generally freshwater pearls. You also find white pearls among South Sea Pearls. These white pearls grow to amazing sizes, sometimes touching 15 mm or more in diameter. White South Sea Pearls have a satiny luster, which makes them look sophisticated and elegant. White Akoya pearls are more common and they are what most people mean when they talk about white pearl jewelry. Akoya pearls are smaller, near round and perfect in shape. They are easily farmed, so abundantly available.

The most common item made using white pearls is the white pearl necklace. The most common styles for these are choker, rope, opera, matinee and princess. White pearls can go naturally with any other gemstone or metal. So, you can combine them nicely with gold, silver, platinum and gemstones. Whether you use them alone or in combination with other gems, white pearl jewelry looks stunning. Since white pearls come in all sizes, women of all ages can use them. Generally, young women and girls use small to medium pearls, while older women prefer larger pearls. In the past, the size of the pearl worn by a woman reflected her status and marital status. This tradition has seeped into the modern age.

White pearls are very popular because they easily complement any style or dress. You can wear them to the office or to a disco, and still look cool. But you must choose the right kind of pearl color for your skin tone if you want to get maximum mileage from your pearl jewelry. So, people with darker skin tones prefer creamy tones, while those with fair skin tones opt for cooler tones. However, white pearl jewelry is so common and such a unanimous favorite that all women love wearing it regardless of age and skin tone.

In modern days jewelry fashion is getting more popularity. Various metals are used in making of this jewelry. Piercing is also done in the some of the sensitive parts such as lips and tongue. For piercing different types of materials are used in protection and prevention of infections. Most of this jewelry is made of gold and silver metals. These jewelry is safe to wear and don’t have any allergic effect. There is body jewelry available in different designs, shapes and sizes. This jewelry is mostly used on the body part such as lip, nose, eyebrow, ear, tongue and on nipples. Due to advance technologies a person can wear body jewelry anywhere on his body. Most of the celebrities around the world are using this jewelry as a modern fashion style. In developed cities there are large numbers of body piercing jewelry stores. This jewelry is also used by many people all over the world which is available in topaz and other gems. This jewelry is not available in 24k gold but soon it will be made available. They are also valuable with real diamonds which are the most expensive jewelry. Captive Bead Rings are one of the famous jewelry available in the stores all over the world. Captive bead rings have several varieties which include ball and socket rings. Eyebrow Ring is the other example of famous jewelry used as a new fashion.Piercing is a painful activity which is done for the proper support to the jewelry wearing. There is piercing done in some stores at absolute cheap rates.

It may seem hard to believe, but it is true. Gold has been found on the beautiful sandy beaches at Fire Island, New York. It is not fools gold we are talking about; it’s the real thing.

This is not the kind of gold you have to mine for, but never the less, visitors to Fire Island have been observed quietly sifting through the sands in their bare feet to find the tell tale glistening of gold sparkling under the warm rays of the Sun.

These well informed people know that Fire Island beaches attract the beautiful people, and they are looking for the gold earrings and bangle bracelets that they may have lost while cavorting and having so much fun on the beach.

The former owners of these trinkets don’t seem to mind the loss. They know that the delightful Fire Island community they are vacationing at for the summer is providing them with a sense of self worth that requires no further ornamentation. They know that they are away from the pressures and stress of New York City. They know that they are in for a summer of contentment and fun at their vacation homes on Fire Island. They know that this is worth more than its weight in gold.

It is not just at the beaches that people in the know are enjoying themselves. Some of them are relaxing at their vacation homes, and having informal get togethers with their friends. Some of them are enjoying the fine dining and entertainment available on Fire Island. Some of them are enjoying the water sports that this wonderful Island, located between the bay and the Atlantic Ocean about an hour from New York City, affords.

Maybe you too can find gold at Fire Island this coming summer. Maybe you too can find relaxation and contentment at your new vacation paradise. What are you waiting for? It’s up to you now to find gold.

To find the perfect vacation home on Fire Island for you and your family, please get in touch with Laura Smith at Fire Island Homes LLC. Laura and her staff will help you find exactly what you are looking for. They are used to finding golden values for their customers.

Like buying diamonds, one normally looks for four Cs – cut, carat, color and clarity. Diamonds or gemstones when mined have very less values but when cut, shaped and polished to bring color brilliance, it adds to the beauty and fetches more values. Pearls on the other hand are purely natural gems and there are various factors for evaluating the pearl quality.

Pearls are natural gems and are products of living organisms. Beauty of pearls is known all over and dazzled all women around the world from celebrities to regular women. Pearls once were the prized collections of rich royal families have now become affordable by everyone. Natural pearls are rarity now and all pearls sold in U.S or abroad are all cultured pearls and they are equally lustrous and beautiful.

Cultured pearls are grown in pearl farms mostly in Far Eastern Regions of the world and come in various types such as freshwater pearls, akoya or seawater pearls, Tahitian pearls from French Polynesian islands and South Sea pearls from Australia and Indonesia. The most affordable are freshwater pearls and next comes the akoya pearls.

Pearl is the only gem created by a living organism – primarily mollusks such as oysters. Pearls are composed of between 82-86% mineral (calcium carbonate), 10-14% organic binder and 2-4% water. Cultured pearls techniques was first invented by a Japanese man known as Mikimoto in early 20th Centuries and with modern culturing techniques, it has now become feasible to produce better quality pearls and demand for pearl jewelry is growing every year and it is hard to find any woman not having pearl jewelry in the wardrobe. Pearls are charming and look very gracious when worn with any kind of dress from casual to party or evening outfits.

Value of any type of pearls is determined by several factors; which are pearl nacre, pearl luster, pearl size, pearl color, pearl surface etc. Luster is the prime consideration as no one would like to wear pearl jewelry made with dull luster pearls even if it is very cheap. It’s worth investing in good quality pearl jewelry that can be passed on from generation to generation.