Form rings are not accidental. Made in the form of a circle obruchalne ring has no beginning or end. It symbolizes the endless love that will accompany the couple throughout their life together.

In traditional Western culture obruchalnymy couple exchanged rings during the wedding ceremony.

Typically, the rings are below zaruchalnoho rings on the fingers. But before the ceremony the bride takes the ring for engagement and puts it on the other hand to be sure the wedding ring was located on the free finger. And after the wedding she decides whether to leave the two rings on different hands, or wear them together. Some brides decide to wear for the convenience of two rings soldered together.

Celtic obruchalni ring. The Celts lived in Western Europe between 500 BC and 400 AD Symbols culture of these nations often vykarbovuyut on wedding rings. These animals, spirals, crosses and much more. Celtic knot, for example, symbolizes the intertwining of two lives. These rings are a reminder of family, heritage and traditions.

Wedding rings with diamonds is one of the most popular types obruchalnyh rings. A classic is a combination of gold and diamonds. To finish wedding rings can be used as other precious stones, but diamonds are much more popular.

Antique wedding rings brides often elected because of their beauty and significance of some of the past. They can be transmitted from generation to generation and have its own story that lives in them and passed each time a pair of lovers. It is believed that the power of love and fidelity to former owners passed current fiance.

Formed in Sea pearls are the only gems that emerged in vivo. That is why in the world there are no two identical pearls. Due to its unique and precious pearls valued for centuries: their romance, the mysterious power and mystique.

Legend has it that Cleopatra dissolved one of her earrings of pearls in wine and drank it. In Greek mythology tells us that when Aphrodite was the sea shore, a hat from her head fell into the sea at the bottom of which she turned into a pearl. Today, thanks to modern methods of processing, gems became available to a broad range of consumers, as are modern and classic at the same time. This clearly illustrates our collection of precious articles of pearls.

Processed pearls, which we used to see, are the efforts of both nature and man. The natural color of pearls is very diverse, they come in silver and pink, combined with many shades of cream, there are also silver-blue and silver and black pearls. In pearl contains the same substance as in the shells of oysters, which provides them with bands pearl shade. That amount of the substance and determine their color. On top of each pearl is covered with layers of microcrystalline aragonite, which has about a few tisyach, they alternate with layers of protein that binds the past to each other. That's all - a unified composition, structure, thickness and reaction to light which create separate color and shine, give each of the gems of originality.

There are 5 main types of processed pearls originating from different parts of the world.

Akoyski pearl was made of oysters, which were in the seas around Japan for over 100 years and is the most prominent type of treated gems. Akoyski pearls can be round and chaotic forms, and its color varies from pale gray to deep yellow. Naturally white or white and pink pearls are the most akoyskie rare and valuable. They are located mainly on the banks of the South Sea.

Australian yuzhnomorski made of some of the major species of oysters, so they reach a size in the range of 9 to 18mm. Color in these gems - from the cold and silver to pale cream. These little gems are different in shape, so they are a real boon for jewelers.

Taitskie yuzhnomorski pearl oysters are made of black frames and natural pearls are uniform black. The color of pearls varies from silvery-blue through yellow muscat-up to the color of eggplant. Pearls of the darker shades are more valuable, but other types also are popular.

Indonesian pearls are made of yuzhnomorski oysters gold frames, which are close relatives of major Australian oysters. Due to differences in food and warm water in which they live, these oysters, they give pure white pearls, and all versions of golden hue saturation.

Pearl River is also known as pearl Biwa. Lake Biwa, Japan was one of the world's first center for production of processed freshwater pearls, but the production of jewelry was discontinued in the late 80's due to pollution and competition from China. First pearls in China was obtained from the mussels, and it was of inferior quality, and later from the mid 80s he began to be made of oysters, which are extracted from the mouths of rivers, resulting in quality pearls have increased slightly. However, pearl Biwa-treated costs about 10% of Japanese pearls.

There are five criteria for determining the quality of treated pearls, luster, color, shape, surface finish and size.

Luster depends on the coverage and pearl is formed by a combination of surface reflection and refraction of light inside the crystal layers of aragonite. This all creates a unique glimpse of the glow of each stone.

Pearl color is a matter of advantage. Each pearl has shades and tones of different colors. Pearl silver-pink color suitable for women with fair skin, while the stones beautifully creamy blend with light tan skin.

The form is dictated by nature, and the most desirable is perfectly circular.

On the surface of a pearl can be spot color are a few shades different from the primary. The smaller of these traces on the stone, the higher its quality and price.

Size of pearls is measured in millimeters. Substantially all of the stones in diameter is not more than 7 mm long are very rare, and when the size of pearls exceeds this limit, their price is growing very rapidly, respectively.

Processed pearls that we use as decorations can be damaged by cosmetics, perfumes, lacquers and hair natural moisture of the body. So wear jewelry should only be after all the preparations to the skin and clothes were dry. Keep your jewelry made of pearls separate from diamonds and other jewelry to avoid scratches. If you wear the necklace for quite some time, we recommend that every few years to change the thread. But before that you should consult with a specialist.

The oldest gold ornaments, which have been preserved to our times, were made even 3000 BC They are found in what is now southern Iraq, where before there was civilization Sumer, between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Major archaeological discoveries of ancient jewelry were made during the excavation of the tomb of King Yuri in Mesopotamia, dating from around 2600 BC One of them was cast in gold sculpture of a donkey, which was attached to the ring chariot. In Egypt, statues of gold were found in the tombs of the pharaohs dating back to 1500 BC and later.

However, recent research conducted by scientists, archaeologists also suggest that the first jewelry manufactured in the Black Sea has 3000 BC the territory of modern Bulgaria.

The earliest decorations were made by different methods: some were beaten out on precious metals on the basis of sculpture, while others resemble the modern chains have also been molded. The most spectacular example of casting jewelry was known to all discovery in the tomb of King Tutankhamen, who died before 1352 BC and This mask is now in the Cairo Museum. Minyontsy, the settlements are located in Crete, were the first to make a chain of precious metals, which are still very popular today. But the Etruscans in the 7th century. BC Italy pervymiizobreli granulation method as a mechanism for finishing. Granules of gold of different sizes and shapes adorned things decor of rich people.

During the Italian Renaissance was discovered many novih springs of gold, resulting in dramatically increased the activity of production of gold sculptures. Spanish as jewelers, for comparison, were forced to buy gold in South Africa.

Italy became the world's leading manufacturer of jewelry, using more than 400 tonnes of gold a year. Two thirds of the masters of jewelry were made for export. In cities such as Arezzo, Bassano del Grappa and Vicenza, flourished world-famous jewelry factory, which was placed on several hundred machines that "knit" the golden threads in the chain.

Among the important new centers of jewelry making, which emerged in the early 1990s, can be called Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. Jewelry Factory China each year is used by several hundred tons of gold. In Japan, the manufacturer of jewelry for domestic needs has been one of the priority sectors. The volume of material used there is approximately 100 tons per year.