Sunday, 19 April 2015

Cubic Zirconia Jewelry

We love color.  We don’t like the drab of only black and white.  We want the brilliant blues, the deep reds, the bright yellows and the vibrant amber.  Cubic zirconia jewelry is giving us color.   Cubic zirconia is a very close look alike to diamonds, but did you know they can be made in colors also.  Instead of paying the price of a real sapphire, you can have a cubic zirconia colored like a sapphire, a garnet, amethyst, or a citrine. As always the price is very affordable.

Fashion jewelry offers the trendy new styles in whatever bold colors are “in” that season.  This is perfect to help you spice up your wardrobe with color.  Everyone wears black and white, but we always add some color to our outfit.  Color is a very important part of our wardrobe.

Of course not all jewelry has to have color to be fashion jewelry.  The white cubic zirconia set in sterling silver is very fashionable.  Most people prefer to get a lot and to pay less.  With cubic zirconia jewelry made with .925 sterling silver, you get the best of both worlds.  With the cubic zirconia looking like diamonds or any other gemstone and the sterling silver has the look of platinum, and both of them at a cheaper price than the real things, you are really getting your dollar’s worth.  You get the classic elegant look of the silver and cubic zirconia combined which will rival any diamond with silver piece of jewelry.

So what colors are “big” this season?  Every color that comes out of your garden. The color of the summer sky, which will include all the pinks, and yellows, and blues, and greens, and reds blooming in your garden.

So let’s get started.  Add some color to your jewelry wardrobe.  Bring home vibrant cubic zirconia blue earrings and necklace set made with blue colored cubic zirconia and sterling silver.  Maybe you would rather have a beautiful deep red ruby ring.  How about a charm bracelet?  Whatever your wardrobe has in the way of color, it can be mirrored in your jewelry.  Choose some spectacular pieces, and because they are so affordable you can buy more than just one.  You can get the necklace and add the matching earrings and ring.

Wednesday, 18 March 2015

Sterling Silver Necklaces

sterling silver pendant with chain. Sterling silver jewelry isn’t made from 100% silver, but the majority of it is pure. Approximately 7.5% of it is copper and the rest is all silver. As a result of this mix, the cost of such jewelry is lower than what is made from 100% silver. Many people like the fact that it is harder that plain silver though. There is such a huge selection of sterling silver jewelry out there that you will be glad you took the time to look around.

The options really are limitless in the area of sterling silver jewelry. You may be looking for a beautiful sterling silver necklace, earrings, or bracelet for someone. You can even find sterling silver jewelry sets to take advantage of as well. You will love the prices too as you can get them at a great price. You will often find sterling silver jewelry on sale too.

Too many people think that sterling silver jewelry is cheap and imitation silver. The fact that most of it is silver though means that is a good product. In fact the copper in it often makes it even more durable. The popularity of silver as a color for jewelry has continued to increase so the amount of sterling silver jewelry is getting higher as well.

Don’t blow off sterling silver jewelry until you have given it a chance. You may discover some really nice pieces of jewelry you want to treat yourself to. For those on a tight budget but really want to give something nice in the way of jewelry as a gift, this could be exactly what they are looking for.

Friday, 23 January 2015

How to Clean Sterling Silver

Does Sterling Silver Tarnish?

Silver does not tarnish or form a silver oxide in air or water easily. However, it does react with sulfur compounds in the air and the sweat from our body to form black silver sulfide.

Cleaning sterling silver jewelry is a must to prevent it from tarnishing. To obtain the best result use an ultrasonic cleaner – but as many people don’t have one of these, the next best option is to use a soft sterling silver polishing cloth – which you rub gently against the sterling silver metal. As for black spots, extra rubbing without scratching should work…

Recommendation: All jewelry needs regular cleaning to maintain its beauty.  Clean Sterling Silver jewelry frequently will avoid silver jewelry from becoming blackened.

When storing jewelry, remember that exposing it to the air promotes tarnishing, so use a jewelry bag to protect your silver jewelry from scratches and tarnishing.

Also, avoid storing your sterling silver with other metals, these too cause tarnishing and damage.

Other cleaning methods…

Baking soda : (Only use this method if your jewelry piece is solid Sterling silver and it does not contain any gemstones. Baking soda can damage some stones.)

Sterling silver reacts to moisture which creates a layer of tarnish or oxidation on its surface. Baking soda activated by boiling water in the presence of aluminum, will dislodge the tarnish by making it bind with the aluminum, leaving the sterling silver clean and shiny again. This is the simple, organic way to clean and polish your sterling silver jewelry.

The baking soda method of cleaning is recommended only for jewelry that is all sterling silver and those that incorporate plastic, glass or crystal beads. Some gemstones are affected by the baking soda reaction–for example, turquoise.

It is recommended to open a window, or have fresh air ventilation before pouring water onto baking soda.

Line a glass or plastic dish with a slightly crumpled sheet of aluminum foil. If you have a small aluminum pan that you won’t be using for food preparation anymore, use that instead.

Lay your jewelry pieces directly onto the aluminum, making sure the silver jewelry is touching the aluminum.

Sprinkle a thin layer of baking soda over the silver jewelry.

Pour enough boiling water to immerse the jewelry. Bubbling should occur, giving off a rotten-egg odor (the sulfuric gases released by the cleaning action).

Move the pieces around gentle with a wood or plastic utensil to ensure that all of the silver surfaces come in contact with the aluminum. You will notice that the silver has become bright again.

Rinse the silver jewelry under tap water. To ensure that you don’t lose small earrings or pendants down the drain, place a sieve over the drain to catch any pieces of jewelry that may slip out of your fingers.

Wipe the pieces gently to dry with an absorbent towel, and then polish with a soft cloth.

There are many jewelers who say to NOT use baking soda or any type of tooth paste on any jewelry. Not only does it cause very fine surface scratches it is nearly impossible to remove without professional help. Use any of these recommendations at your own risk.

Silver polish and a toothbrush

Silver polish has a pasty, goopy substance. Coat the necklaces really thoroughly, leave it on for about 5 minutes or so, then scrub it very gently with the toothbrush and rinse under warm tap water.

Caution : Toothbrush bristles — nylon or natural — can scratch soft metals such as sterling.

Denture cleaner:

Use a denture cleaner like “Steradent”. Drop one tablet in to a glass of warm water and add whatever jewels and metals you want cleaned. Let the tablet do all the hard work for you.

After about 30 minutes of silver soaking in denture cleaner, rinse off under warm tap water. You won’t believe how clean and sparkling your sterling silver will be

Use brown vinegar on your silver jewelry; just soak your jewelry in the vinegar over night.

Here are more ways to clean your jewelry at home.

The quickest and easiest way to clean jewelry at home is to use the Silpada® signature polishing cloth cleaner that sells for $5 dollars. This works great on sterling silver jewelry that has mild tarnishing.

(NOTE do not put jewelry with gem stones in to any mild or strong cleaner because it may damage some stones, this would ruin peals very quickly!)

For sterling silver jewelry with gem stones, an option is whitening toothpaste. It will take a little work but this is one of the safest ways to clean your jewelry. Get the tooth paste very bubbly with an old tooth brush, and then leave the tooth paste on your tarnished jewelry for about 5 minutes (some times more if very tarnished). After 5 minutes brush your jewelry till the shine shines through. Rinse with warm water and towel dry with a soft cloth. (repeat is you needed) This works great for most sterling silver jewelry, it also works great on gold and on diamonds.

A sterling silver cleaning cloth is the safest way to avoid scratching and any damage to gem stones. The cleaning cloth will really bring out the shine in your tarnished sterling silver. (also works great on gold).

I hope this helps answer question on, how to clean Sterling Silver jewelry.

One more note, about Antiqued jewelry. If you want your Antiqued sterling silver jewelry to be clean but still look antiqued, clean it with a cleaning cloth because you are more in control how much tarnish you remove.

Monday, 19 January 2015

Sterling Silver and Cubic Zirconia

Cubic Zirconia and Sterling Silver – A Match Made In Heaven..

Sterling silver with blue cubic zirconia stone. For centuries with each new change in the times, there was a change in ladies fashion.  In the beginning there was no fashion and no choices to make unless it was, ‘shall I wear the brown outfit today or the other brown one?”  Clothes had to be tied with small rope or heavy threads just to keep them on.  A major change in fashion has changed over the centuries and even a lot of changes in our own lifetime.  With each new season comes a new idea in fashion, or sometimes an old idea comes back to life.

The same runs true with jewelry.  New ideas and new materials like Cubic Zirconia were introduced to be used in jewelry making the jewelry we have today.  Jewelry is not a simple ornament, it’s a fashion statement.   Accessories are important to a women’s wardrobe and if men would admit it, to their wardrobe as well.

The designers of today have come up with some stunning creations.  Because of metals like .925 Sterling Silver and gemstones like Cubic Zirconia, the price tag for most jewelry pieces is very affordable from $19.00 – $300.00.

Because of the high fashion pieces we have seen on the red carpet and in other situations, there is a huge demand on cubic zirconia to mimic these lovely works of art.  Cubic zirconia could be on the fast track to becoming a girl’s next best friend because of the availability and the price.  They look so much like diamonds, it’s impossible for the average person to tell the difference, and they give us a very appealing option to the real diamonds on the market.

.925 Sterling Silver jewelry is becoming more popular because of its price when compared to the price of platinum. Sterling Silver jewelry has a quality that gold cannot match.  .925 Sterling Silver can be very subtle in bringing out features of a stone or a design.  Sterling Silver has a very delicate look about it, and when coupled with Cubic Zirconia, together they are transformed into something quite beautiful.  Before the creation of Cubic Zirconia, Sterling Silver has been used for years in the making of fine jewelry. You can find Sterling Silver in many more places than in the past because of its increased popularity.

Friday, 16 January 2015

Cleaning and Care of Cubic Zirconia Jewelry

All jewelry needs regular cleaning to maintain its beauty.

The cubic zirconia is not any different.  By following these tips your cubic zirconia will keep its brilliance and sparkle.

When cubic zirconia is set in gold or sterling silver, it can be worn everyday without any damaging effects.  Of course the exceptions are as follows.

Although cubic zirconia’s hardness can almost match the hardness of a diamond, both stones can still chip bumped a certain way.  You will want to remove your jewelry anytime you intend to do any heavy labor work.

Soaps can leave behind a residue of film that will dim the sparkle and the brilliance of your cubic zirconia.  Make sure to remove your cubic zirconia before showering or any kind of cleaning activity.

Make-up, face and body powder and lotions can also cause the shine of the cubic zirconia to dull.  So remove your cubic zirconia jewelry before coming in contact with any of these products.

Make a habit of having your cubic zirconia jewelry checked routinely by a jeweler.  He or She will check for any loose settings and will give your cubic zirconia jewelry a cleaning better than you can do yourself.

How to Clean your Cubic Zirconia Jewelry…

Set a regular time to clean your cubic zirconia jewelry.  The more often it is cleaned the better it will look.  All jewelry will dull a certain amount when it is exposed to body oils, dirt, soap and hand cream.  They will create a solid build up, which can be difficult to remove.

To clean your cubic zirconia jewelry, buy a brand-name jewelry cleaner in a liquid form.  Allow the jewelry to soak according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.  A small, soft brush will usually accompany the cleaner, if not you will want to find a clean soft toothbrush to clean hard to reach places.  An ultrasonic cleaner along with a cleaning solution can be used to improve cleaning.  If your cubic zirconia stone has the Azotic coating treatment on it, you cannot use the ultrasonic cleaner.

Polish your cubic zirconia jewelry with a soft cotton towel or a chamois skin cloth in between cleanings.

Some cubic zirconia stones are covered with a Lifetime Guarantee, so check with your retailer and follow the recommended cleaning and care procedures.

We all get business with various projects and responsibilities, so it is not uncommon for the cleaning of our jewelry to slip through the cracks.  Have you caught yourself at the last minute of getting ready taking a couple of minutes to clean your jewelry before you put them on to go out for the evening?  All jewelry requires regular cleaning and proper care to maintain their beauty.  So, set aside one day a week, every two weeks, or every month to attend to the cleaning of all your jewelry.  You will be amazed at the results, and you won’t have to worry about what condition they will be in when you choose them to wear for a special occasion.

Wednesday, 14 January 2015

Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Pendants

It is a very elegant statement when one is seen wearing a Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia pendant. A Sterling silver Cubic zirconia pendant has become a standard in most women’s fine jewelry wardrobe.

When buying a Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia pendant, knowing as much as possible and having a general understanding about cubic zirconia will help you make the best choice about quality. Knowing a little history about its composition and how it compares to the diamond is one of the best ways to ensure that you’re purchasing a high quality Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia pendant.

Cubic Zirconia is one of the only lab created synthetic gems, which has been so widely accepted as a substitute for a diamond by the general public, that they are now even making bridal sets because of the demand. Cubic zirconia has a brilliant fire and is durable, with a Moh’s hardness rating of 8.5, and with a diamond coming in at a 10, Cubic Zirconia isn’t far behind it.

You should be aware that there are grades of quality within Cubic Zirconia, just as there are with other gemstones. A higher grade Cubic Zirconia of course will cost you more than the medium to lower grades, but as with most gemstones, you get what you pay for and it is always best to go with the higher grades when choosing your Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia pendant.

There is no need to do anything special as to cleaning you’re Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia pendant, and you can clean it as you would any other of your fine Sterling Silver jewelry. A once a year cleaning by a professional jeweler, or use a soft polishing cloth every couple of months is always a good idea to help keep the stone shining bright.

One of the reasons a Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Pendant is so attractive is because of its affordability, as it puts some of life’s little luxuries a bit closer, enabling everyone who wants to put some quality sparkle into their life and not break the bank. A high quality Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Pendant even though it is set in Sterling Silver is an affordable luxury and is a beautiful fashion accessory for any woman.

Monday, 12 January 2015

Sterling Silver Earrings

Sterling silver earrings. If you’re a woman who wants to look fashionable you already know how important accessories are. The right shoes, the perfect handbag and jewelry that complement your outfit can complete your look. One fun and inexpensive way to add style to anything you wear is with Sterling Silver earrings. They can be used to either dress up or dress down almost every piece of clothing.

Owning one pair is akin to owning a single pair of shoes. There are different styles and sizes of Sterling Silver earrings. The style you wear really depends on your mood that day as well as what you’re pairing them with.

For men who struggle with finding a gift for the lady in their life, silver sterling earrings are ideal. If a woman has pierced ears, silver hoop earrings or studs can make and ideal gift. For women who haven’t taken the step to pierce their ears, they can still wear earrings but they do need to be the clip-on variety.

Gemstones always dress up an outfit and you can certainly purchase sterling silver earrings that contain a gemstone or two. The stones might dot the outside perimeter of the earring or they might elegant complement the design.

Many women incorporate sterling silver earrings into their everyday wardrobe. They look great on women who wear their hair short, or pulled back if they sport a longer hairstyle.

Thursday, 8 January 2015

Our Jewelry Collection is Changing Lives

Sterling Silver jewelry is fast becoming a jewelry favorite of today’s most fashionable women, and its signature, one-of-a-kind Sterling Silver collection have been developing a Hollywood following, appearing on everyone from Hayden Panettiere, Tori Spelling, Lauren Conrad to Entertainment Tonight’s Mary Hart and Dancing With the Stars’ Samantha Harris. Celebrities select pieces that incorporate long necklaces and lots of layers.

Celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Minnie Driver, and Angelina Jolie have made it known that they will only wear synthetic diamonds, such as Cubic Zirconia to many of the red carpet events.  They are protesting the use of forced child labor in the mining of the so called “blood diamonds”.

Hello! My name is Darla Lyon, also known as the ‘Sterling Silver Girl.’ I’m excited to introduce you to our incredible collection of .925 Sterling Silver jewelry, as well as share with you an incredible opportunity that I’ve been part of for over seven years.

Hands holding pliers creating sterling silver pendant. Unfortunately I’m unable to mention the brand name of the company I represent on this website, but in today’s age of marketing through Social Media platforms, I want you to ‘Know me,’ ‘Like me,’ and ‘Trust me,’ before doing business with me. So this website will do exactly that. I will share with you my story on how I got started in this amazing business over seven years ago, as well as share my knowledge on our .925 Sterling Silver jewelry collection, as well as introduce you to other members on my team whose lives have changed for the better, all because of our amazing collection of jewelry they get to share with friends, family, neighbors and colleagues in person or Online.

Not being able to mention our companies name does not stop me from being able to talking about and share with you how incredible our collection of Sterling Silver Rings, Sterling Silver Charms, Sterling Silver Bracelets, Sterling Silver Chains, etc., actually are, on this very website. As well as tell you about an amazing business opportunity that’s changing lives. I look forward to sharing many photos and videos on this website so you can view our incredible line of jewelry, as well as meet some amazing people who are now my friend’s. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Cubic Zirconia jewelry and the stones themselves receive lots of attention from people who are become more interested in Cubic Zirconia jewelry.  If they have never seen it before, they will make it a point to look for it while surfing on the Internet. Once they see the beauty of the Cubic Zirconia in our .925 Sterling Silver settings, their eyes widen with surprise. Our  collection of jewelry appeals to women of all ages and walks of life. The price tag of this very affordable jewelry hooks them completely, as well as the one-of-a-kind collection that is available.


Sterling silver jewelry collection When consumers learn about all the options they have to choose from when it comes to our collection of Sterling Silver and Cubic Zirconia jewelry, they make their lists for gift giving for men and women, as well as finding something for themselves to buy.  With Cubic Zirconia available in a variety of colored stones, it increases the selection to designs and styles to choose from. Not forgetting our commitment to offering the highest quality jewelry with a lifetime guarantee on its jewelry against manufacturing defects.

Cubic Zirconia jewelry is extremely affordable.  With consumers becoming more cost conscious, they want the most they can get for their money, but I believe it could reach the point where Cubic Zirconia jewelry will be more common than diamonds, and some other precious stones.  People are always looking for a good buy and I believe with our collection of Cubic Zirconia jewelry, everyone gets a great buy for their money especially with our Jewelry price range from $19 to $300, with the average piece of our jewelry priced at $68.

Gold Necklace For Women

Jewelry has been worn by both men and women since time immemorial as a way to beautify themselves. Out of all the different kinds of jewelry including earrings, rings, bracelets etc., the gold necklace is the most important piece of jewelry. A beautiful gold necklace for women worn on a slender neck will greatly enhance the wearer’s sex appeal and will help her to make a style statement. Gold necklaces worn by men are normally just chains made in different designs like flat or rope chains, and they are thicker and heavier than the chains worn by women. Women’s necklaces on the other hand are lighter and thinner with more intricate designs which make them look feminine. Chain, rope and gold bead designs are especially popular among women.

Added ornamentation


Gold Necklace For Women can have added ornamentation in the form of pearls or precious stones studded in them. This allows for a variety of different styles and designs. The designs can range from a simple pendant hanging on a chain to the entire necklace being crafted into a highly ornate design. The precious stones add an additional touch of glamour to the already glamorous gold necklace.

Designer necklaces


Gold necklaces are so popular among women that nowadays design houses have started creating their own lines of designer necklaces. In fact it is even possible to get a gold necklace custom made. There are many online jewelry stores that make necklaces to order. You can choose from their ready collections or provide your own design for the Gold Necklace For Women. These customized gold necklaces are a great way to flaunt your personality and taste.
It adds to your personality

A gold necklace is hardly the kind of jewelry that will go unnoticed. At the same time it is one piece of jewelry that will provide an extra dimension to your facial beauty. A well designed gold necklace will add to the charm of your face and also enhance the appeal of your overall look.

Classic fashion


Gold jewelry has been in existence since time immemorial and is still the preferred choice. Hence we can say that gold jewelry will never go out of fashion. Precious stones like diamonds may have gained popularity in recent times, but the importance or popularity of gold jewelry has never even shown signs of diminishing. Hence gold jewelry is an excellent investment that will serve its purpose for many years to come.

A great gift


A gold necklace for women could be the perfect gift for your beloved because gold is a precious metal. Hence gifting someone a gold necklace is an excellent choice. At the same time gifting a gold necklace to a lady does not mean that she has to be your beloved, because unlike a ring a necklace does not have any romantic connotations. This is the reason that it makes a perfect gift for any lady in your life. The receiver will also be delighted to receive such a valuable gift and will cherish it for a lifetime. Simply put a gold necklace for women in a stylish jewelry box or gift box and you will see the delight it brings on to the face of the receiver.

Different karat values


When you are out to buy your gold necklace whether you want to gift it to someone or buy it for yourself, you should keep in mind the karat value. The higher the karat of gold the more expensive it will be. Pure gold is 24K gold and then the karat value diminishes according to the amount of alloys added to it. 24K gold is 99.9% pure gold and has no alloys mixed in it. If the gold necklace you buy is of 22K gold it will have 91.6 % gold and the rest will be an alloy. Other karats of gold popular in the crafting of gold jewelry are 10K, 14K, and 18K. Out of these 22K and 18K gold are the preferred karat values for simple gold jewelry. This is because 24K gold is too soft and the jewelry made out of this kind of gold is not durable. 22K and 18K on the other hand are harder as stronger metals have been added to them.

Charm Necklaces

Beautiful! I am talking about those charm necklaces. I love the variety of charms available too. Chain necklaces are beautiful, but charm necklaces are unique to the owner.

It would be nice to have a few different charm necklaces in your silver chest for any mood you happen to be in that day. Even have a set of charms on earring jewelry to match!

You could just buy a chain necklace and add charms that catch your eye. Just get a silver chain necklace and add a few silver charms to it to begin with. Then add to it.

Charm necklaces are very versatile, in that you could change charms anytime or even wear the chain by itself. Just stop in wherever they sell silver and pick out a silver chain necklace and a few charms that you like. Be sure to get a solid Sterling Silver chain since it is very pure and won’t turn green since the chain is 100% solid silver.

These are just a few ideas to get you excited about the charm necklaces you buy. Be sure to show your friends your new charms since it was you who picked them out. That always make for an interesting item when you mix and match you charm necklaces yourself.