Sterling Silver Jewelry Horoscope: Leo & Sterling Silver Bracelets

Life’s got you down?  Maybe you need to take a look at what this astrologer recommends….  Accessorize with some great sterling silver jewelry that will bring lots of good things into your life.  If you’re reading this, then you proabably need all of the luck that you can get, so go for it!!!

Leo:

Leo is always in a conundrum.  You are responsible and you always know what you need to do.  You put the needs of others above your own.  This week the starts are pushing to throw caution to the wind.  You know everything you want, which is what everybody admires you for.  This week, you’re going to go for it.  Forget taking doing chores, family obligations and everything else.  This week you are being bad — basically staying up as late as you like and forgetting about anything past tonight. At the end of the day, the decision rests with your conscience, but with the stars pushing, you are going to ignore what normally pushes you to do the right thing.  One thing you won’t need to be guilt ridden over is this beautiful STERLING SILVER BRACELET.  The stars are pushing you to splurge and buy this for yourself.  But don’t worry, this bracelet is certainly inexpensive for the return attention and pleasure you will get for it.

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Sterling Silver Jewelry Horoscope: Gemini & Sterling Silver Necklaces

If it seems like you can never win and everything in life is working against you, then check this out.  Find out what the stars and planets think you should be wearing as far as sterling silver jewelry.  You never know the luck that this might bring you…. trust us, you won’t be disappointed.  The stars and planets align to tell you how to improve & lighten up your life!!!

Gemini:

Gemini do not typically seek out attention, but it seems that this week is the week for you to be the center of everything.  It might make you feel uncomfortable, but you have no choice!  Since you are going to be on center stage for a few days, the stars are pointing towards a beautiful STERLING SILVER NECKLACE to take some of the attention away from you.  This necklace will certainly become the center of attention, taking some of the pressure off of you!  This SILVER NECKLACE will become the focal point and lead the conversation away from some subjects that you do not want to touch.  And don’t worry, this beautiful piece of jewelry won’t take your credit card over the limit.

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How to figure out your finger size in Sterling Silver Rings

How to figure out your size in Sterling Silver Rings:

A lot of people want to shop online for Sterling Silver Rings, but they hesitate because they don’t know their finger size.  Finger size is a basic piece of information you must have in order to purchase a ring.  Some people purchase in a “stock” size, which is normally a size 6 or 7, and then take their ring to a local jeweler to have it sized.  We don’t recommend that option for two main reasons.  First of all, there is a cost associated with sizing.  If you are buying a silver ring, the cost might not be as high, but it will still cost you from $25 dollars and up.  If you are buying platinum or gold rings and sizing them, then the costs start much higher and can go into the hundreds of dollars due to the high cost of metal.  Sizing down, even though technically, there should be metal left over, will still cost you a sizeable amount.  Normally, jewelers won’t credit you for left over metal.  The cost is high because of the amount of labor associated with sizing a ring.  The other reason that we don’t recommend sizing is that if you buy a stock size and size it, it can lead to changing the shape of the ring which can lead to stones falling and other complications.  The best thing to do is find out your finger size and buy the ring made in your finger size.

So the question is, how do you find out your finger size?  There are two ways.  You can go to your local jeweler and ask them to size you.  Now most people don’t like to do that because inevitably, they will push into purchasing.  Often times, they can be downright rude to you if you tell them you just want to know your ring size.  What we recommend you do is figure out your ring size using an online source.  If you do it right, you can accurately determine your finger size.  Follow the steps below:

  • Take a piece of string, or a thin strip of paper, and wrap it snuggly around the base of the finger that you want to size.
    • Tip:  Make sure it’s not too snug or else your ring will be tight.  Also, remember that if you are buying a wide ring, you might want to leave a little wiggle room on the string.  For a thin ring, you can leave it snug.
  • Mark with a pen where the end of the paper or string meets itself (or you can cut it where it meets)  3
  • Measure the paper or string in millimeters.
  • Use the chart below to find your ring size.

Ring Size 4 = 46.6mm
Ring Size 4.5 = 47.9mm
Ring Size5 = 49.1mm
Ring Size 5.5 = 50.4mm
Ring Size 6 = 51.7mm
Ring Size 6.5 = 53.0mm
Ring Size 7 = 54.2mm
Ring Size 7.5 = 55.5mm
Ring Size 8 = 56.8mm
Ring Size 8.5 = 58.0mm
Ring Size 9 = 59.3mm
Ring Size 9.5 = 60.5mm
Ring Size 10 = 61.8mm
Ring Size 10.5 = 63.1mm
Ring Size 11 = 64.3mm
Ring Size 11.5 = 65.6mm
Ring Size 12 = 66.9mm

Keep checking back at www.blog.silverjewelryemporium.com for more tips and info on where buying and taking care of your jewelry, as well as fashion trends.  We have been doing jewelry for over 20 years, so not only do we know jewelry, we ARE jewelry!

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Sterling Silver Jewelry Horoscope: Cancer & Sterling Silver Pendants

To find your destiny in sterling silver jewelry read below.  The stars and the planets are pushing you to wear jewelry that will open doors otherwise unseen.  Give into it…. It’s fun and what can it hurt?

Cancer:

Normally, Cancer do not like to be pushed into new social encounters.  It goes agains the grain for them.  The problem this week is that the universe is pushing you that way and the universe gets what it wants.  It’s in the stars this week that you will be touched by a bit of romance.  The stars are pointing you towards this beautiful STERLING SILVER PENDANT.  It is sure to open the key to the heart of the one you seek.  If you do not seek, they will come to you this week.  The universe and the stars will see to that.  This Cubic Zirconia Pendant will lead the way…..

Sterling Silver Key Pendant

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Sterling Silver Jewelry Horoscope: Taurus & Sterling Silver Earrings

Tired of the same old horoscope every week?  Here is this week’s what’s what for Taurus.  Read, enjoy, and shop for your silver jewelry destiny.  We promise you won’t be disappointed by what this purchase will bring to you…..

Taurus:

You have been working on finding a new you.  You have been quite hard at it and it’s paying off.  You are quite well outfitted at this point, since you’re super-thorough. What you didn’t think of yet is how to accessorize the new you!  The stars are pointing towards a beautiful pair of STERLING SILVER EARRINGS.  These earrings are sure to bring you the luck and love you’ve been looking for.  I know you are thinking that with all of this soul searching and changing, you are breaking the bank, but no worries.  These beautiful silver earrings are an inexpensive part of your re-birth!

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Quality Tips for Buying Rings and Jewelry—Be a savvy shopper!

The purchase of a ring is usually a very big decision, accompanied by a lot of doubts and questions.  This post will help you to understand the things to look for when purchasing your ring.  Keep in mind as well, that sometimes, more costly is not always the best way to go.  A great example of this is beautiful sterling silver rings, which to the naked eye appear the same as gold or even platinum.  High quality Sterling Silver Rings can sometimes look just as beautiful and make just as much of a statement as an expensive piece of platinum jewelry.  It’s a matter of knowing what to look for.   In this article we will explore the quality issues you should look for before selecting your ring.

  • Heaviness of walls:  You want to look at the ring and make sure that there is enough metal to hold the stones.  If you see a very thin “wall” (the area that holds in the stones) then chances are that this ring will not last very long before you start losing stones.  It’s not unheard of for stones to fall out though, so don’t freak out if it happens to you.  Being pro-active and looking at the metal heaviness on the walls is a good way to avoid going through the pain of losing a stone.  See the picture of a sterling silver ring below for a visual.  You will notice that the areas surrounding the stone have enough metal so that stones are secure, but not so much that they cover the stones.  It’s a perfect example of enough metal to safely and securely hold the stones, while keeping sleek and beautiful lines.
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  • Heaviness of Shank:  Metal wears.  That goes without saying.  Purchasing a ring that has a think shank is almost a guaranteed stop in the jewelry shop.  Over time, with normal wear and tear, the shank will thin, but if you buy a well made ring, the shank should last for many years.  Sadly, many rings on the market are over-polished and start out too thin meaning an unscheduled stop in the jewelry shop.
  • Prongs:  The pieces of metal that come up and hug the stone are called prongs.  You will want to run the ring over you clothing and see if it catches.  If it catches, it means that the prongs are not polished well and it’s a sign that there might be an issue.  Also, run the prongs over your skin.  You will feel the metal, but it should not be sharp or painful.  A well finished prong is domed and has a consistent shape.  They are big enough to hold the stone securely, but not so big that they cover or take away from the stone they hold.  See image below for “perfect” prongs!  The sterling silver ring below is an ideal example of beautiful workmanship on prongs.
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  • Setting Style:  When looking at the ring, the stones should be set with an even amount of space between stones.  This sounds like an obvious point, but you would be amazed at how may rings are sold with uneven spaces.  This simple detail can make your ring look very cheap, which is upsetting especially if you have spent a substantial amount of money.  A further tip on this subject is to look at the stone setting not only from the top but from the sides.  The stones should sit at the same level so that one is not sitting higher in the metal than the other.  Although looking from the top you can’t necessarily see that detail, it effects the way the reflections in the stones play off of each other.  See below for another exemplary sterling silver ring.
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  • Stamp:  It goes without saying that if you are buying a ring of even the lowest quality, it should be stamped.  It should contain two bits of information:  metal type and manufacturer.  If you see no, stamps, then stay away!  You should be able to identify the following metals and stamps on the inside of the ring shank:
  1. 10 Karat-10K
  2. 14 Karat-585 or 14K
  3. 18 Karat-750 or 18K
  4. Silver-SS or 925
  5. Platinum-PT950, PT925, or PLAT
  • Trade Secret:  The last tip you will get is a trade secret that only those that work in the jewelry industry know about.  Take the rings in your hand and…… SHAKE IT!  If you hear clicking or noise, it means that ring has loose stones.  Loose stones are bad for obvious reasons which I’m sure you can figure out.

So to summarize the points above, if you want to make buying jewelry a pleasant experience and to feel empowered over making the right choices, educate yourself!  The points above are a good start, but you might want to do some reading up on common pricing practices, diamond quality, colored stone quality, and many more.  There is no feeling quite as satisfying as being able to speak intelligently to a salesperson when they are trying to push a ring on you.  At least now, you can go to the store and probably give the sales staff a few pointers!

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Sterling Silver Jewelry Horoscope: Aries & Sterling Silver Rings

To find out what the stars and planets recommend for you in sterling silver jewelry, read below!  Of course, the stars and planets have great taste and your best interests at heart.  With that combo, who can go wrong?  Let your inhibitions go and see what they tell you wear….  you’ll be pleasantly surprised!

Aries:

You’ve been handling many kinds of awesome and unusual people lately, and savoring every second of it.   If you want to get even more attention from these strangers, you must wear a beautiful STERLING SILVER RING.  If you put a silver ring like this one on your finger, you’ll be sure to find a new acquaintance coming your way today.  This ring will bring you an influx of social energy that will keep a parade of people coming your way.  We can’t say for sure if you will attract friends or foe, but at the end of the day, you don’t care anyway.  This silver ring will make you the center of attention, which is what you are after anyway!  Everybody will ask you where you got this beautiful cubic zirconia ring.

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Celebrity Trends in Sterling Silver Jewelry

Even though we all deny it, we all look to the celebrities to see who’s who, what’s what, most importantly what are they wearing!  As much as I hate to say it, most people follow the celebs fashion sense (or sometimes, nonsense).  This is most especially true with jewelry.  So what’s hot in silver jewelry right now?  Here are the top 5 picks:

1.  Sterling Silver.  Everything and everything Sterling Silver!!!!  It is one of the hottest things to hit the runway.  You can find stars from all over the world wearing some really hot Silver Jewelry.  A few examples are pictured below:  Lauren Pritchard wearing her Classic Ohm Necklace and Adrianne Marie Curry, winner of America’s Next Top Model, wearing her classic sterling silver Ohm Necklace.

Sterling Silver Ohm Necklace worn by Adrianne Curry & Lauren Pritchard

Sterling Silver Ohm Necklace worn by Adrianne Curry & Lauren Pritchard

  1. Crosses are also turning up all over the place.  Crosses are a classic yet trendy piece of jewelry this season.  Pictured below is Lucy Hale wearing an antiqued Sterling Silver Cross Jewelry Set.

Lucy Hale wearing Antiqued Sterling Silver Cross Set

3.  Color!!!!  Turn any outfit into a head turner by adding colorful jewelry.  This is one of the biggest trends of the season.  Some celebs are taking more risk than others on this front.  The idea this season is that if you’re gonna do it, do it right!!! Check out photos of Eva Mendes sporting her colorful bib necklace.  The necklace completes her look and adds a little spice to her outfit.  Without her necklace, the outfit would have been pretty boring…..

Eva Mendes wearing a Bib Necklace

4.  Matching was also hot this season.  We saw celebrities color co-coordinating their jewelry with their red carpet outfits.  We saw beautiful yellow gowns complimented by Citrine Earrings and necklaces; beautiful Garnet colored dresses accompanied by Garnet and gold accessories.  Pictured below, you will see Julia Garmond wearing garnet and yellow gold earrings from Neil Lane

Julia Ormond wearing garnet and yellow gold earrings from Neil Lane

5.  If a man’s best friend is a dog, then the ladies’ best friends are diamonds.  And boy are the ladies loyal!  Diamonds have always been and will always be a staple in jewelry.  Kate Winslet is the perfect example of  this trend.  Classic, beautiful diamond jewelry.  The picture speaks a thousand words…..

Kate Winslet kept her style simple but elegant — diamond drop earrings fit perfectly with her classic black gown.

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Cross It Up, Cross It Down – Sterling Silver Necklace

Out of all the choices you have for your sterling silver necklace, I’m glad you choose silver because it’s a fantastic option in necklaces and almost everything else jewelry. You get durability and an amazing shine. It has a very clean yet luxurious vibe and the best part is your wallet will be full after you buy it. Specially if you compare it with gold, platinum, or any other precious metal silver is just as nice but much lower priced.

Feel free to wear it anytime of the day or night, as the quality of this precious metal known as silver ensures that you will never have to deal with issues as far as jewelry wearing goes. In fact, sterling silver has become very vogue for both me and women across all age groups. It used to be that gold was this way, not so much anymore, silver is hot!

You can check out an abundant collection of designer necklaces online. These would make terrific gifts for anniversaries and special occasions like weddings. Most designer necklaces feature chain or link varieties that are thick and durable.

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