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A bridal look is perhaps incomplete without Bridal Hair Accessories. Imagine a beautiful bride in her most pretty bridal gown and bridal jewellery but devoid of an accessorised hair. It would surely not express the perfect beauty of the bride. However by fixing some dazzling and sparkling hair accessories, a bride can be made to expose the most attractive look.

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Hip Hop fashion in the 80’s and 90’s revealed a new approach to style and dress. It was the beginning of a tidal wave fashion influence still felt today. Sparked by rap artists experimenting with a new art form, Hip Hop fashion became an expression of the Hip Hop culture manifesting in ever aspect of dress. Clothes, shoes and jewelry norms were shattered as more music fans converted to the Hip Hop culture embracing the fresh innovative style of Hip Hop fashion. Today, we experience Hip Hop differently as it is dominated by mainstream corporate commercialization. Nevertheless the organic evolution of Hip Hop fashion continues its spread through the streets, inspiring millions to seek out Hip Hop.

The Hip Hop Fashion evolution started in the early 80’s. Men were sporting Jheri curls, a shiny curly afro look, often clowned for its greasy tendencies. Hi-top fades soon took over as men felt proud to prune their afros into box like structures. Kangol hats, which resemble a standard hat but with top pushed down, were in. Afro-centrism was the wisdom of the day represented by red, black and green clothing sported by artists like Public Enemy.

Transitioning into the 90’s, band like Kris Kross began to affect Hip Hop fashion spawning a new era of colorful baggy clothing. Kids began wearing red, yellow and green clothing striped like Christmas candy canes. During this time, Hip Hop fashion experienced a new genre of artists known as gangsta rappers. They sparked a west coast phenomenon of rap music and Hip Hop fashion. Gangsta rappers wore khaki pants and white t-shirts keeping things “gangsta” as they referred to it. Today, Hip Hop fashion is big business. White kids in the suburbs tilt their hats in honor of Hip Hop. Brands like Phat Farm, Sean John and Rocawear make hundreds of millions of dollars dealing in mainstream Hip Hop fashion.

Hip Hop has also influenced shoe design. In the 80’s groups like Run DMC popularized the use of sneakers. Specifically, Adidas white sneakers were worn with bulging thick white laces. In the 90’s, Timberland boots dominated Hip Hop fashion on the east coast and Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars were most popular on the west coast. Timberland’s are still worn in modern times but have transcended Hip Hop fashion into a typical mainstream shoe brand. Converse is also still favored by gangsta rappers such as Snoop Dog. Today, however, rappers have their own shoes. The Game and 50 Cent are examples of artists today who are selling original designs in shoe wear manufactured by companies they either fully or partially own.

Hip Hop fashion has always included iced out bling bling jewelry. Back in the day thick yellow gold rope chains were donned by the likes of LL Cool J and Big Daddy Kane. The more conscientious Hip Hop fan might sport an Africa necklace adorning the red, black and green in remembrance of his brothas and sistas in America and Africa. The 90’s came along and so did high end platinum. Sean “Puffy” Combs, Biggy Smalls and Jay-Z made sure you knew that they were sporting platinum, the most expensive of all precious metals. Today, platinum and white gold are highly popular along with diamonds, otherwise known as ice. Bling cross pendants, bullet chain and iced out bling bracelets drip from the bodies of our favorite artists.

Hip Hop fashion continues to influence mainstream fashion in general. The market share of Hip Hop orientated fashion companies continues to grow. As long as interest in Hip Hop music and culture continues, so too will the desire for Hip Hop fashion.

For those interested in Hip Hop and the bling jewelry that goes with it, here is a general guide as to the type of jewelry worn and how to judge quality when making a purchase. Bling jewelry is usually made in silver or gold with cubic zirconia or diamonds. The term “bling” itself represents the shine and glitter coming from cubic zirconia or diamond stones. The type of material used will be based on your financial profile as silver and cubic zirconia bling jewelry can cost as little as twenty dollars whereas gold and diamonds can easily cost thousands. Hip Hop bling jewelry consists of primarily pendants, chains and bracelets. Before making a purchase you should know the general styles, sizes and thoughts usually associated with the mainstream of bling Hip Hop jewelry.

Hip Hop bling pendants tend to fall into the categories of cross pendants, custom pendants or miscellaneous pendants. Generally, the size of a bling pendant is important because larger pendants are more flamboyant and represent a higher wealth status. Bling pendants are usually set with cubic zirconia or diamond stones and range in size from three to five inches in length. Bling cross pendants are popular due to their inherent representation of religion, an important part of the spiritual aspect of Hip Hop. Bling crosses are classically designed incorporating pointed ends with busy artwork.

Customized pendants are usually exclusive designs representing some aspect of one’s work or belief. They are worn primarily by those who can afford such commissions, namely musicians and actors. Unlike other types of bling jewelry almost all custom bling pendants feature real diamond stones. This is strictly a financial issue as those who can afford to pay for a customized bling pendant can also afford to buy real diamonds. Bling pendants also come in a variety of popular designs such as dog tags, spinning rims, crowns and microphones.

In order to display your bling pendant jewelry you will need a bullet chain or necklace. Bling bullet chains come with or without stones. They range in thickness from five to nine millimeters and thirty to forty inches in length. It is important to have a long enough chain to allow for your pendant to hang down below your chest in true Hip Hop style. Stones can be colored white, yellow or blue. Bullet chain jewelry without stones is popular as well. Hip Hop jewelry collectors who want to avoid cubic zirconia or diamonds can wear a classic bullet chain where the links in the chain resemble bullets.

Bling bracelets complete the Hip Hop jewelry look. Hip Hop bracelets, like pendants, are usually heavily laced with cubic zirconia or diamond stones. They usually run six to ten millimeters in thickness and eight to nine inches in length. They feature white, yellow and blue round or princess cut diamond or cubic zirconia stones. The heavier the bracelet, the shinier and more bling bling the stones, the higher your status will be as represented by the appearance of wealth. Often Hip Hop artists will flash their bracelets in videos and interviews making their financial success clear to viewers.

Once you have chosen a design you must judge the quality of the merchandise. This is more difficult when purchasing online but can be done by knowing what questions to ask. Whether you buy silver or gold you must look for items that are solid and not plated. It is crucial that the merchandise in not plated, bonded or filled as you will tend to experience rust and chipping with this type of merchandise. Bling jewelry that is under priced is often plated and not of good quality. In silver, .925 solid sterling is the highest quality available. In gold, be wary of anything less than 14K. Quality merchandise will be stamped with .925 for silver or 14K for gold indicating the authenticity of the materials. In addition, with both silver and gold you should look for merchandise that is rhodium coated. Rhodium provides extra shine and more importantly protection, preventing tarnish. The stones should be set evenly, securely fit and not discolored in any way. A warranty is also vital, especially for online shoppers who can only inspect the merchandise after they receive it. The weight and size should be verified personally as Hip Hop jewelry sellers will exaggerate knowing the importance of size and weight when it comes to Hip Hop style.

Bling jewelry can be extremely fun and cool to wear. The variety of designs available continues to increase as Hip Hop grows. Use these guidelines to help in assuring that your purchase will be a quality one and that your Hip Hop bling jewelry will service you for years to come.

The Hamesh hand or Hamsa hand is a popular motif in Jewish jewelry. Arab cultures often refer to it as the Hand of Fatima, which represents the Hand of G-d. The Hamsa serves as an ancient talismanic way of averting the evil eye and providing a "protecting hand" or "Hand of God". The Hamsa appears often in stylized form, as a hand with three fingers raised, and sometimes with two thumbs arranged symmetrically. The symbol is used in amulets, charms, jewelry, door entrances, cars, and other places to ward the evil eye.

The Hamsa origin is believed to predate Islam. The symbol was previously used in Punic religion, where it was associated with Tanit. In Israel and in Jewish culture it is most commonly known as "Hamsa", without any Islamic heritage connotations. Some sources link the significance of the five fingers to the five books of the Torah or to the five pillars of Islam.

Star of David
The symbol was used in Israel in Roman times, but it seems to have become associated with Judaism in particular only in later centuries. In the 17th century it became a popular practice to put the Star of David on the outside of synagogues, to identify them as Jewish houses of worship; however, it is not clear why this symbol was selected for this.
Today, the Star of David is a universally recognized symbol of Jews. It appears on the flag of the state of Israel, and the Israeli equivalent of the Red Cross is known as the Magen David Adom.

The name David in ancient Hebrew is made up of three letters "Dalet", "Vav" and "Dalet". The letter Dalet in ancient Hebrew is actually a triangle. King David used the six pointed star as his signature. The six-points symbolize that God rules over the universe and protects us from all six directions: North, South, East, West, Up and Down. King David used this symbol in the battlefield on his shield as an omen from God.

Chai
This Chai symbol is simply the Hebrew word Chai (literally meaning living), with the two Hebrew letters Chet and Yod attached to each other. The word refers to the Living G-d. Judaism is very focused on life, and the word Chai has great significance. There have been various mystical numerological speculations about the fact that according to the gematrian system, the letters of Chai add up to 18.

Mezuzah
Mezuzah is a small case affixed to the doorposts and gates of Jewish homes, synagogues, and businesses. The case generally features the Hebrew letter shin inscribed on it, which protects a piece of parchment scroll, on which is inscribed two passages from the Hebrew Bible: the Shema Israel and V'havta.

Every time you pass through a door with a mezuzah on it, you touch the mezuzah and then kiss the fingers that touched it, expressing love and respect for G-d.

Menorah
The menorah, one of Judaism's oldest symbols, is a seven-branched candelabrum or oil lamp. It has been said that the menorah is a symbol of the nation of Israel. The design for the seven-candle menorah is given in the Torah. The menorah in the Temple had straight branches, not rounded as is often depicted. While the menorah is traditionally used to burn candles, the Temple menorah originally burned olive oil.

It takes many years of experience in trading sterling silver jewelry to tell whether a piece of jewelry is of high quality or not. Especially when you are buying wholesale silver jewelry, a minor difference in the quality might affect your business reputation in the long run. This article summarizes the basic metrics for anyone who is beginning to trade silver jewelry to gauge the quality of silver jewelry.

Finishing
Most of the sterling silver jewelry has some sort of plating because silver itself turns yellow over time. There are several ways of finishing a piece of silver jewelry and they will affect the cost of the jewelry substantially.

1. High polished sterling silver jewelry has no plating on the jewelry at all and is particularly popular with engravable items or for people who are allergic to certain metals such as nickel. The jewelry is polished by machine without additional raw material cost.

2. Some silver jewelry has a black antique look to cater to certain consumers. These items are processed by putting the jewelry into chemical solution to oxide the silver before polishing and the pricing is similar to that of high polished ones.

3. Another common way of finishing sterling silver jewelry is nickel plating. Although nickel plating is illegal in some countries, most of the Italian silver jewelry sold in the market today is plated with nickel. However, since nickel is not considered as precious metal, the price is usually not affected by the cost of plating.

4. The most expensive way of finishing sterling silver jewelry is using Rhodium. Rhodium is a precious metal that is even more expensive than silver. Therefore, silver jewelry with Rhodium plating is usually at least five cent more expensive per gram. Since Rhodium has the property of being highly tarnish resistant and very expensive at the same time, some manufacturers would coat the sterling silver jewelry with a thin layer of copper before plating the Rhodium to reduce the cost. It might be a good idea to ask the vendors if the Rhodium is plated directly or not because some people have skin type that would turn the copper underneath green.

Stone cutting
Sterling silver jewelry usually has natural or synthetic stones set on it. The cutting of the stones, even with the same size, might affect the cost. For instance, the synthetic diamond cubic zirconia stones would cost more if they are in princess cut as suppose to round brilliant cut. Furthermore, emerald cut and baguette cut stones are even more expensive than princess cut ones.

Stone setting
1. The way that stones are set on a piece of jewelry also affects the cost. Many pendant and bracelet styles employ an economical setting method called wax setting. The stones are not really set one by one on the jewelry. Rather, they are fixed on the mold before the jewelry is cast out from the melted silver and come out of the mold together with the silver. This lowers the cost of the silver jewelry significantly. However, the quality of the setting is not consistent and the heat of the silver in liquid form might affect the quality of the stones.

2. Besides wax setting, there are several hand-setting methods that are widely adopted. The most common one is prong setting, where the stones are held in place by three to eight prongs, depending on the style. More advanced settings include channel setting, bezel setting, pave setting and invisible setting. Understanding the labor costs involved in different kinds of settings is one of the keys to getting merchandize with the best prices.

Stamping and Casting
Another categorization for sterling silver jewelry is the way they manufacture the metal part. To save cost, some jewelry is made by stamping and cutting the needed shapes out from a large sheet of silver and than bend it into the desired shapes. On the other hand, a more traditional way of producing sterling silver jewelry is to cast the metal out of a mold, which is more labor intensive and hence more costly due to the polishing and filing required afterwards. The way the jewelry is made affects the durability a great deal and hence the success of your business.

Men are trying to compete with women for that ever loving spotlight when it comes to bling fashion. Traditionally, women have been the target market with diamond or cubic zirconia rings with bling. We have been dazzled by women’s fingers adorned with engagement ring bling denoting style, wealth, commitment and glamour. Men have always worn rings but have not been as emphasized as women. The onset of Hip Hop has spurred young men to trend towards buying and wearing bling rings. Married men wear plain silver or gold band rings signaling their marital status. Athletes sport expensive diamond studded bling. In general, men are more interested than ever in buying rings with plenty of bling.

Hip Hop has spawned a fashion movement with men’s ring. Rap artists and soul singers wear the latest in fashionable bling jewelry. Diamonds and cubic zirconia are the stones of choice depending on one’s purchasing power. The larger the ring, the greater the shine, the more compliments one receives. Rings with three of four lines of princess cut or round bling stones totaling one to four carats are not uncommon.
The most traditional of men’s rings are plain wedding bands. Gold or silver is the usual choice of material, while stones generally are not used. The available variety includes plain, comfort fit or milgrain, differentiated by slight variations in design. The bling factor with wedding bands is low as they are a symbol of a loving commitment and not necessarily a fashion choice.

Turn to the sports network and you might see an athlete giving an interview while mysteriously rubbing his chin. Notice the large glittering rocks clinging to his middle finger. It may be a championship ring of some sort or maybe, he just splurged. Whatever the case, athletes, as they tend to do, have influenced men to see wearing a diamond or cubic zirconia ring as desirable.

Ultimately women still rule the bling ring market. But men can bling too! As men get in touch with their “feminine” side they are spending more time cultivating their appearance. Fashionable clothes and bling jewelry is part of this process. As men and women equalize in status perhaps women might one day buy men engagement rings in proposals of marriage, evening out any remaining discrepancies between the sexes and boosting yet more interest in men’s rings.

Have you seen similar silver jewelry sold at price difference of two to three times from different retailers? Have you ever wondered how retailers mark up the jewelry after they get them from the venders? Here we will show you the wholesale trading secrets of sterling silver jewelry.

Price per gram
The most important piece of information for determining the price of a piece of sterling silver jewelry is the price per gram of the silver. This is the fundamental raw material cost of a piece of sterling silver jewelry due to the fact that silver is considered a precious metal. For instance, the price for silver is $9.5 per ounce, the price per gram is determined by dividing the price per ounce by 31.5, which is 30 cents. Therefore, the cost for the raw material for a 5 gram wedding band ring is roughly $1.5. Some might wonder why people would pay $30 for a silver wedding ring when the silver only cost $1.5. The followings will explain the difference.

Labor cost
To turn raw material into finished goods, it involves a great deal of processing cost. The metal itself has to be melted, molded and cast, polished and assembled. Most of the times, silver jewelry is accented with various stones, the costs for setting the stones are also a major part of the total cost for jewelry, especially for jewelry that requires high level of craftsmanship.

Other materials
Also, the costs for any additional material are added to the jewelry. For instance, a pair silver pearl dangle earrings that has two cultural fresh water pearls with rhodium finish should cost double the price of the silver to make because of the cost of the pearl and rhodium. Note that rhodium is even more expensive than silver itself and it is high tarnish resistant.

Shipping cost
Many styles of jewelry are imported from other countries because of difference in availability of raw materials such as stones and also the specialties in making some particular styles. Hence the shipping cost of transporting is also part of the cost. Usually, for imported sterling silver jewelry, the shipping cost can amount to 10% of what it costs to make the jewelry themselves.

Custom Duties
For the same reasons, imported jewelry incurs duties at the custom. This is a cost that normal consumers are not aware of but it can also increase the price of sterling silver jewelry for 5% to 10%.

Price fluctuations
Some sterling silver jewelry trader, especially wholesaler would associate the price of the jewelry with the current silver price. Therefore, the price of a piece of sterling silver jewelry might be different from month to month, and even day to day in the case of wholesale.

Business Overhead
Just like any other business, the sales have to cover also the overhead of running the business. Normal overhead costs are employees’ salaries, rent, utilities and breakage.

Profit
Of course, the price you pay includes the profit for the sellers.

By knowing the above facts, you can make much more informed decisions when buying wholesale sterling silver jewelry and most importantly, avoid scams. There are occasions when people make fake silver jewelry and sell them at a very low price. If you know how to determine the cost of a piece of silver jewelry, you won’t buy into deals where they offer you a price that is lower than the normal cost of real sterling silver jewelry.

Shopping for gemstone jewelry can become confusing sometimes because of all the jargon that comes attached. You can get natural gems, genuine loose gems, synthetic gems, simulated and treated gems! Although it may seem daunting, the reality is quite different. I will run you through the terminology of these stones and soon expel any confusion you started off with.

A natural gem is quite straight forward and it does what it says on the label. Yes, that's right, it occurs naturally from the earth itself. It is gathered together, cut and polished and then put for sale. However, you should know that the stone has not been altered or enhanced in any other way.

A genuine gem is a natural gem. Do you see the clever play on words, subtle huh? They are both the same and are both real stones, even if they have been altered in some way. But not all natural stones are necessarily expensive.

The synthetic gemstone looks very similar to a natural stone with regards to its physical, chemical and optical qualities. But the difference is that it is created in a laboratory. Synthetic stones have been around for some time and in the past they were easy to spot, but nowadays a synthetic gem is harder to identify. So make sure you buy your stones from a reputable seller.

The advantage of a synthetic stone is that it can be just as beautiful as the real thing but not create as big a dent in your wallet as a natural stone.

Here are a few of the most popular stones available to purchase online:

Amethyst - This stone is the most highly valued and renowned gem of quartz family. Its pricing is reasonable, which is why it is a popular choice.

Diamond - The hardest known gem on earth and probably one of the most popular because of its status. the clear or white diamond is the most famous yet it
is available in other colors.

Emerald - A well known stone which has allot of history. This beautiful gem is a striking tropical green sea color, which dazzles when you lay eyes on it.

Ruby - Some consider this gem to be foremost amongst all the stones. The brilliant red color of this gem is stunning and set against gold in an exquisite piece of jewelry, this stone can be jaw droppingly beautiful.

Topaz - This stunning stone can be very expensive and rare and comes in a wide variety of colors.

Diamond promise ring is a promise to love, cherish and commitment for ever. It is given before an engagement date as a promise to be married at a later future date, without breaking the rule of promise while accepting the diamond promise ring. The promise ring should be appealing and unique as it is a start of your new relationship with a name and a future of your promise
given when presenting a diamond promise ring.

It is ideally given when two people from the opposite sex, decide to court each other with an intention to marry, it is seen as a serious commitment between two people before presenting a diamond engagement ring as a second step to win her confidence and heart. The concept of presenting a diamond promise ring allows the couple to test their commitment to each other before making major decision. A diamond promise ring is not only exchanged between lovers, but also for friends who want to seal their strong friendship as a long lasting friendship. One can also wear a promise ring by making a promise to oneself like perhaps to remain pure until the right time or resist any temptations.

There is various styles in diamond promise ring, one can choose from white gold to colored diamond rings to match your wardrobe. Diamond promise rings are not as expensive as diamond engagement rings, as diamonds used in promise rings are smaller compared to the engagement or wedding rings.

However, when buying a diamond promise ring, keep in mind the recipient’s taste in jewelry. Diamond promise ring is associated with women, but a man can also wear a diamond promise ring if it is presented with love and expectations which you are willing to fulfill. Diamond promise ring can be exchanged for any reasons; but it is very essential to understand the nature
of the promise taken in order to avoid future misunderstanding.

Are you looking for perfect gift for holiday season? It would be better to think of buying gifts earlier than speeding up and go dashing for the last minute sale. You can spend more time to think of the best gift for your friends and family. People are starting to buy gifts earlier because they want to get the good selection.

Here are some suggestions in case you are having a hard time on choosing the perfect gift for your loved ones:

Gift for your Dad/ Grandpa
If your dad loves reading, give him books with a topic that he’s most interested with. If you know his favorite author, try to find books authored by the writer he admires. You can also give him some executive pens with his name engraved, or may be a wristwatch that fits his character.

Gift for Mom/ Grandma
Most moms, in fact women in general, love to receive gifts. They are easily touched by presents from their dearest ones. And the truth is… most women love jewelries. If you are looking for a gift for your mom, you can give them personalized necklace or bracelet or maybe buy them dress or make up. You can also bake cake for them, even if you bake imperfectly, your effort and personal touch would be very much appreciated.

Gift for Boyfriend/ Girlfriend
Give them something very special. You are the one who really knows what they really like. Anything that comes from you is very much cherished, even if it’s just a simple thing.

Gift for Friends
A very popular gift for a friend is a greeting card or a photo album or picture frame, because they are cheap but full of meaning. Just let them know how important they are to you.

It’s also important to consider the character of the person you are going to give presents, its better if you give them something useful, in that way they can remember and feel that they are really loved. But of course, the best Christmas gifts are not merely from the gifts received, but from the love and thoughts given. The best thing is to give gifts from your heart.

Remember that Christmas is the season for love, peace, joy and also celebrating the birth of Jesus. It is also the best time for family bonding, recreation, and happiness, so this coming Christmas, let’s all celebrate the season with pleasure.

What should you look for when trying to buy discount body jewelry from wholesale outlets? There are safety issues involved with body jewelry therefore you need to know what materials the body jewelry is made of before purchasing. The most common materials used are 316 LVM stainless steel, titanium, 14 and 18 carat gold, Lucite and Plexiglas.

316 LVM stainless steel is the most popular metal. This stainless steel metal is the same used by surgeons for medical implants and therefore is deemed safe for the body. This metal is a good bet when looking for wholesale body jewelry.

Titanium is lighter than stainless steel but stronger. Titanim is a very strong and durable metal and does not cause a reaction in humans. Surgeons use titanium when performing joint replacement surgery and for inserting pins and rods. Even those with metal allergies or sensitivities can wear titanium which comes in different colors for your body jewelry bling. Therefore, titanium can be a good chose for your body jewelry. You can find grade 2 titanium at outlet prices which is the same grade the surgeons use. Niobium is comparable to titanium but more scare. Sometimes you can purchase niobium at wholesale prices.

Gold, whether it be the 14 or 18 carat variety is always in style and can be found at wholesale outlets. Practice particular care when purchasing gold body jewelry from foreign providers. Different countries have looser restrictions with gold carat classifications. Therefore, an item may claim to be 14 carat gold but in all actuality be of lower quality. Many wholesale body companies use this scam to take advantage of customers and keep their prices down. This will not necessarily hurt your body, but no need to hurt your pocketbook either if you exercise caution.

Wholesale body jewelry outlets carry lots of items made from Lucite and Plexiglas. Normally, these are used for ear pieces and the ends of barbells. Lucite and Plexiglas offer many shapes and colors. Wholesale outlets often carry so many of these items because they have fallen out of vogue for the retail stores. Not a matter of safety just taste.