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THE VALUABLE JEWELS OF THE RENAISSANCE AGE

Jewelry has existed in all times and emblematic moments of history. Each one has been marked by particular characteristics; however, one of the most representative periods of this one, without a doubt was the Renaissance age. This cultural movement that began in the Modern Age, was commissioned to reinvent, taking the principles of classical antiquity […]

JOYA BARCELONA: JEWELRY AND PAINTING FAIR

The world of jewelry is an unexplored world for many, of which only the tip of the iceberg is known, that is, what is seen in jewelery shops, in royalty and on fashion runways. But this world has grown and continues to grow around this art, so much so that there are international jewelry fairs […]

FABERGE’S LOST EGGS

Fabergé’s eggs are jewels of great historical value, thanks to the richness of their materials and the hands which they were created by. Peter Carl Fabergé, of Russian origin was born in 1846, in St. Petersburg, he was a jeweler by family tradition and completely revolutionized the world of jewelry when he began to create […]

THE GREAT ALCHEMICAL ZODIAC

The alchemical zodiac is based on the combination of numerology and metals. In ancient times, they believed that metals stored energies, a theory that is still maintained, so they recommend using them to attract the positive energy that surrounds us or repel the negative energy around us. To determine your sign in the alchemical zodiac, […]

MAIN ALLOYS USED IN THE JEWELRY

The main alloys used in jewelry should be well known, because when evaluating any jewel in quality, having knowledge in the area is important for any lover interested in the techniques of turning minerals into art to use. First, we must know what an alloy is, which is nothing more than a process consisting of […]

PRECIOUS AND SEMIPRECIOUS METALS IN JEWELRY

In jewelry, different metals are used for the elaboration of different pieces. Among the precious metals known are gold, platinum, palladium, rhodium and silver. On the other hand some of the semiprecious metals are copper, tungsten, iron, titanium, zinc and nickel. It is important to note that it is not common to find a piece […]

THE BIGGEST PRODUCERS OF PRECIOUS METALS IN THE WORLD

Nature has given us unlimited treasures. The biggest producers of precious metals in the world are blessed countries, because Mother Earth has given them gold, silver, palladium, platinum and many other precious metals. There are mineral deposits in different parts of the world, and some are yet to be discovered. Precious metals are still one […]

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT JEWELRY

Whether symbolically, as an adornment for the body or as an amulet, since ancient times jewelry has been present in our lives and it will always be, thanks to the combination of organic materials, metals and precious or semiprecious stones, from which the most beautiful jewels are created. But considering that our relationship with jewelry […]

RIO 2016 MEDALS: MUCH MORE THAN SPORTING EXCELLENCE

Considered the most emblematic jewels of the Olympics and the top prize an athlete dreams of, the Olympic medals represent sporting excellence, but from the in Rio 2016 Olympic Games, it may also become a symbol of sustainability. Well, the medals athletes receive for being the best in the current Olympic and Paralympic Games represent […]

IDEAS TO CLEAN COSTUME JEWELRY

Before cleaning costume jewelry its necessary determinate what components are made from, that are made with a wide range of materials; as stones, glass, plastic and some metals such a brass, steel, silver, copper; more economic than fine jewelry composition. Therefore, it has a delicate surface, which must be careful not to damage their costume […]