Chinese Double Seventh Festival sheds light on sweet high-end jewelries

In China, the lunar Jul.7th is the Double Seventh Festival, celebrating to show respect to the big Nature and also to the beautiful love story of Niulang and Zhinv. It’s a day for lovers, who are moved by the everlasting and sad love. It’s a Chinese Valentine’s Day. Business people never wanna miss such a good opportunity to earn big bucks. Swarrovski released new brand collection to celebrate this festival in a palette of Swarovski’s signature tones, catering to Chinese’s happy wishes. Swan and flowers are really instrumental in constructing a intensively romantic and sweet accent, and nothing could be better when it comes to a gift to your beloved girl on such a love day.

1.Sparkling Double Swans

Indulged in its signature feature of Swarovski, and simultaneously taking the Valentines into consideration, Double Swans might make sense around the corner of Double Seventh Festival. This time, Mini Swan collection designs two graceful swans, one lofty black embracing a petite white, as if a tall man and his beloved girl are hugging one another. It couldn’t be easier to match up with your silhouette in any circumstance due to craftsman’s dexterity, and fine techniques. Mini Swan’s Ring and necklace pendant can be your vital companion from a travel to a town’s party, always evoking a sense of luxe-but-not-fussy touch.


The Swan could be traced back to the Swarovski’s first collection “Love Paradise”. Swan-inspired jewelries come in a wide scale, in which the Double Swans collection is the top of honor. 18k gold, combined with white and black diamonds, is sparkled to the stunned double swans pattern. Exquisitely cut gems are well perched in the swan’s wings in an extreme order, as if they are speaking of the indestructible love.

2.Dainty flowers
This time, Swarovski decides to infuse its deep blessing emotion to those pieces of dainty flower jewelries for the Chinese Valentine’s Day. Designers pick the 18k rose gold as the main tone in particular, to style with all kinds of rosy gems, thus to exemplify a sweet and happy love sentiment at its best.

With that being said, based on the pink tone, Geranium collection expresses its longing for dreamy innocence. Light pink mother of pearls into flower petals, with fully adornment of glamours diamonds, pink, red or blue gems turn into flower stamens. A touch of ultimate feminine is coming out of this kind of sweet geraniums once those natural gems unreservedly display their glamours and sparkles to an extreme extent with a help of Swarovski’s signature skilled cut techniques.


However, Poppy collection gets inspiration from florets. Hand-crafted rose quartz in the heart shape are served as petals, surrounding and cementing the unique pink gem at the center stage to present am impeccable stratified aesthetics. Each one of a kind statement proves a sense of ultimate beauty, while every detailing is bringing us a permanent and unparalleled love story.  

Chokers come back this year

A choker, literally, is a close-fitting necklace worn on women necks. It is a way to prove women beauty through a choker to cement the wearer’s neck elegant curve. Chokers appeared in 1798 as a French cultural jewel that was worn by wealthy ladies and became widely popular in 90s. Someone says it is not in the mainstream. But the truth proves the opposite. Chokers come back this year. It has appeared on the catwalks, and the most chic street girls love it too. We have to believe it to be a fashion splash this year.

Almost everyone should have watched the movie Leon The Professional. We all got impressed by the cute little girl, Mathilda acted by Natalie Portman. There’s a plain black leather choker on her neck with a silver Maya totem pendant. This Gothic cast had become one of symbols for the film. Chokers can be made of a variety of materials, including velvet, plastic, beads, metal such as silver, gold or platinum, leather, etc. They can be adorned in a variety of ways, including with sequins, studs, or a pendant.

Ribbon choker
Ribbon choker falls into the most traditional category among chokers. Japan-based actress and model Mizuhara Kiko is a big fan for this kind. Either a simple plain black choker or double chokers, when topped with a white T-shirt, ups a playful and dainty feeling. But adding a minimalist bow-knot tones the femininity up. If you want a little more complex, try the kind with a pendant dangling.

Metallic choker
Metal always gives us a sense of power. Unadorned and incredibly sleek, this minimalist style is at its best. Or a sleek metal tube curves into a cool statement choker, dangling a single, pentagonal faceted stone charm from the center. Sometimes, an open collar is a better choice when it comes to a sense of femininity.

Gemstone choker
Did you remember the film The Tourist? Had you got impressed by Elise’s charming image at the first sight, as well as her priceless dazzling diamond choker. A rocking black strapless dress, topped with a glittering diamond choker, speaks of the extreme femininity and elegance. With that being said, for a daily purpose, a thinner and lighter one is the best choice, without any doubt.

Leather choker
For those sought for individualism and punk styles, leather chokers are their declaration of independence. If you want something more from a cool and chic leather choker, try this plain black leather choker, which is the most versatile and can be adorned by a variety of pendants. When it comes to summer time, here I introduced a special tattoo woven choker, though in the long long ago, it hinted a secret of lesbianism, but now, it is definitely a chic statement of accessory. Passers-by will marvel at and be dazzled by its elaborate and intricate woven details.

Cast a glance at Hindus Golden Jewelry

Hindus have a special affection to the golden jewelry, and have turned out to be the biggest gold consumer group in the world. Golden jewelry is deeply woven into the social, cultural and religious fabric of Indian Hindu life. Without gold nose ring, Indian women won’t go out, and it will be considered to be impolite if women won’t wear any jewelry. Even those little girl beggars have a golden nail in the nose, though with an ironic complement to her unkempt appearance.

We marvel at and are dazzled by those elaborate and intricate golden jewelry that Hindu women and men are wearing. We find that gold jewelry carries functional meaning for Hindu consumers, as a store of wealth and as a way to social norms of respectability. It can also function as a private and public display of status within and without the extended family as a bride undergoes the rituals that incorporating her into her groom’s family.

Golden jewelry is not only an adornment in India, it is endowed with a mystical power and used as sacred protection from the God and Goddess. As such, each piece is handmade and adopted from the fairly pure gold and precious stones. For the colors and tones, it prefers to present a luxurious and dazzling effect.

For Hindus, jewelry is an indispensable part of their daily life, all the more when it comes to women. Hindus are prone to use a 24K gold to make a jewelry. Designs vary but are fully concentrated in a tribal feature. Craftsmanship is complicated, and has no parallel on the classical, ornate, intricate and extravagant accents it could be capable to emerge.

Golden jewelry is widespread, and appears in on a vast formation, including earrings, necklace, rings, hand chains, bracelets, head pieces, bust accessories, foot chains, etc. Hindus regard that jewelry is a half of a woman’s life. Women should make the best of those jewelries to make up themselves, regardless of those born with silver spoon or commoners. Even for those living in slums, they would also like to sell out all their belongings to exchange some cheap metallic or plastic jewelry.

A wedding ceremony is the best opportunity for women to display her wealth and class status. In most Hindu communities, gold forms an indispensable part of the jewelry that bedecks a bride as she undergoes the rituals that will incorporate her into her groom’s family. In turn, groom’s family will evaluate the daughter-in-law’s treasure from the viewpoint of how many jewelries she is wearing.

When it comes to jewelries, Hindu brides differ widely, based on the geographic difference. Southern brides will pierce both sides of their noses, and then wear a diamond stud, or a hoop embellished by pearls on the left side only; whereas Northern brides prefer a golden nose hoop, which goes from the left side all the way to their earring.

What do you think about the traditional Indian nose rings? Would you like to have a try?

How to evaluate a jewelry's true value

Every one loves jewels and it is no more tempting to wear a piece that glows brilliantly and owns a timeless value. But when it comes to the question how to evaluate the true value for a jewelry, it varies to a huge extent Each one has his own scrutiny standard. However, there still are some basic elements that we should take into consideration. This blog is designed to tell you how to judge a jewel’s value from four angles.

First, jewel’s materials and textures are important. Nothing could more prior to the quality of gems and adornments if you want to make out a high-end jewels. It’s no more better to opt gold, platinum or 18k gold when it’s concerning about a jewel ornamentation. Why we should choose those high value adornments? The answer is not only for its intrinsic values, but also for a better matching, and could be capable of enhancing the precious jewel’s quality and grading class.
When it comes to choose a ornamentation, shiny diamonds come as the best choice. Because, a white diamond could be glittering and can pull up the main stone’s shining effects. Such a combo can be able to strengthen a sense of luxe and a fantastic visual result. In the next comes to the main character for a jewel, the stone. Five main precious stones or other high-quality semi-stones are all ideal options for a fine jewel. Of course, the quality of the main stone has a critical influence to the jewel’s value. When you are prepared to choose the stone, besides a full consideration of the stone’s species and original place, the strict 4C standard also needs to be measured. (4C=Carat, Clarity, Cut and Color) Another important hint is that natural stones has a long-term investment value, but those synthesized deserve nothing.

Then we should come to decide whether or not it is natural and rare. Jewel lovers know that a precious jewel accumulates its value for its special historical meaning or being collected by a historical person. For instance, Elizabeth Taylor’s emerald diamond gained extra value for its star power. It was bought by the British royal family. Princess Diana wore it and, now Princess Kate owns it. It comes to two sides to evaluate a jewel’s historical value. One side is the design. Classical design could be a conception to show the wearer’s taste and aesthetic understanding. The other side is the inserted stone. We should measure the stone’s historical value and its nature feature. With the deepen exploitation, and a changing nature, natural stones have become greatly rare. The chances to dig a high-carat, and high-quality uncut stone has be descending. Some stone base even has come to an end. Thus, a rare and high-quality stone has a tremendously potential investment value such as Kashmir Sapphire, and Pigeon Blood Ruby. But what comes first before to assume a jewel’s historical value is to secure its authentication on its quality and natural feature. Thus, a certification issued by an authorized institute could be regarded as a value authentication. In addition, we need an strict scrutiny on those antiques with a support of precise equipment and skilled experience.

The third point is about stone setting technique. Each famous brand has its traditionally unique design and setting techniques, such as Van Cleef & Arpel’s Mysterious Setting and Tiffany Setting. An unique technique and what a brand’s feature is are two inseparable and decisive factors to a jewel. They hold the jewel’s general key and are able to demonstrate the material’s actual brilliance. How to release the stone’s glows in a restrained yet elegant way is always the main concern for designers. For them, a perfect skills, and a free innovation together with a meticulous design are the necessary preconditions for a high-end jewels.

The last but not the least point is to check how much aesthetic it is related to. A sense of beauty and art is what people all pursue concerning about a piece of a jewel. Usually, inspiration comes from actual life. In a imitation way, life or nature, even human being’s mood is splashed into piece by piece, and then injected into those nonparallel jewel works. The success of a jewel comes to a deep beauty and aesthetic essence that we can capture from a work. A particular inspiration that melted into a jewel piece can bring forth endless appreciation and art value.  

Catchy headpieces in the 2015 runways

In a clothes fashion show, watchers have always focused their 100% attention on model’s stunning and refreshed clothes, but those gorgeous headpieces have rarely noticed. However, this year’s show is of much difference. People shifted their affection to those sparkling headpieces that are properly perched and ups a wholly catchy outfit. They are either simple or in a floral theme, or with a crisp feeling, and they gleamed as they caught the lights on the runway, which is an effortless and wise intention to draw audience’s eyeballs. Followings are some characteristic headpieces that drawing worldwide women crazy and we’re coveting now.

Top 1: Celine gold circle clip
What comes to be the first springing to my mind is the Celine gold circle clip. “It’s amazing how that one simple hair accessory elevated this quite simple hairstyle”. Such a natural-but-not-beachy and luxe-but-not-fussy conception is what this summer is the hottest.Catchy


Top 2: Dolce & Gabbana
The most luxe attempt falls on the Dolce & Gabbana Golden Crown and its soft chignons. The rich flora, glided barrettes, and jewel-encrusted crowns are then used to ornament the rather simple knot and stumble us down to a luxe bloom.

Try a color-mix jewel in Summer

Summer’s arrival upon is always served as a good excuse to revamp our jewel box and a good chance to breath new life into. When it comes to jewels in such a blooming summer, there is no finesse but to mix all varied colors. Color complex is believed to be the best way to keep in line with tunes for a passionate summer. Let’s check it by a glance at from big tycoons to some individual designing, you will find it out that colors are extensively accentuated to incorporate in the best summer-like way possible.  

Speaking of color mix, no one can beat Bvlgari. The Italy-based brand is such a genius at mixing up different colors, and pushing it towards an extreme way. It has surpassed the simple colors mix, but tried a fresh way beyond the texture or species boundary. Usually, precious stones are styled  with semi-precious stones, or a sharp contrast is accentuated by clear stones and dark ones.

What impressed us most falls on the Archi Dior “ Bar en Corolle” Bracelet. This beauty beyond imagination is designed by Victoire de Castellance and inspired from Corolle petal skirts and En 8 Silhouette outfit. Look at this jewel piece, the middle band is imagined to be a belt adorned with stones, and the whole design is more like a delicate Peplum tube dress. 

On the contrary, Chopard decides a combo of tanzanite and purple crystal in a close tune. By virtue of the same feature, a sense of elegant and peaceful effect is coming out.

Others such as Suna Bros, Katherine Jetter also give a brave try on color mix. Mixing up the different features of ruby, sapphire or crystal, lots pleasing and delightful jewels are coming into being from the hand of craftsman. 

Appreciate Ancient Egypt’s Jewelries

Pyramids, Pharoahs, Mummy, Sphix... all those incredible stuffs are springing to your mind when it comes to the mysterious ancient Egypt. It is one of the four ancient civilizations in the world. Nile goes through the whole Egypt , and brings fertile land for Egyptian people. Nile River nurtures Egypt’s prosperity and brings forth a significance to its cultural and historical sites. Speaking of its thriving history, nothing likes those ornate jewelries on women bodies to witness Egypt’s prosperous yet mysterious past. It is more than incredible and amazing to describe its exceptional craftsmanship and unparalleled design at at time, adorned with bold colors and exquisite detailing to unveil its nobby and luxurious sense. 

Gold is the main tune in Egyptian jewelries, which like the Pyramids standing on the vast desert, sets forth its royal dignity and inviolable authority. Pharoahs and royal family members preferred to wear pieces with rare metals and semi-precious stones. ‘cause Egypt is abundant with golds, but rarely with silver, designers would opt for gold-silver alloys which enjoy an intensive durability.