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MY SHOP - The Easy Way find products:by John Foster

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Fashionable Celtic Jewelry: By Tim O’Malley

:arrow:   For fashion lovers, just wearing the latest clothing, shoes, and accessories is not enough. Over two thousand years ago, the Celtic people adorned themselves with handcrafted jewelry made from precious metals and stones. Today, people’s desire for fine jewelry has only grown. For many, their fashion ensemble simply isn’t complete without some form of jewelry adorning their neck or wrists. While any jewelry may do, it is best to invest in jewelry pieces with designs that will be loved even after five generations. This is where Celtic jewelry offers something very unique and different that other jewelry do not possess.

Celtic jewelry dates back to the time before Christ in the form of the Celtic cross. Despite having been designed so long ago, Celtic jewelry maintains it’s everlasting luster as a fashionable piece of jewelry worn by many. One does not have to be Irish or Scottish to wear Celtic jewelry as Irish jewelry. The symbolism and metaphysical connotations of the ancient designs found in Celtic rings and other Celtic jewelry make them increasingly popular items to give as gifts and to consummate wedding vows. The intricate designs in Celtic jewelry are an everlasting reminder of the proud traditions of the Celts. Many of the popular Celtic symbols have their own meaning that are as timeless as the jewelry design and Celtic jewelry’s popularity will only grow more with time.

Celtic jewelry enables the jewelry wearer to express their unique personality. In particular, custom handcrafted Celtic jewelry trumps mass-produced jewelry any day simply because it can be tailored to your preferences. For more affordable options, you can go with existing, pre-designed Celtic jewelry that is made to your size such as Celtic rings and add your own personal touch to it such as an engraving.

Celtic jewelry comes in different forms. Celtic crosses, mentioned earlier, is a form of popular Celtic jewelry. One of the most popular forms comes in rings. Celtic rings and Claddagh rings are very often used in special occasions such as an engagement or a wedding. Celtic engagement rings and Celtic wedding rings are perfect jewelry for such occasions because of their timeless charm and deep meanings. Other jewelry you will find are Celtic pendants and earrings.

Celtic rings and jewelry can also be found made out of silver. This makes it an affordable option for those jewelry lovers on a budget. Oftentimes, these are mass-market versions of these fine handcrafted jewelry. If you are truly serious about buying Celtic jewelry that will be treasured for generations though, buying jewelry made out of precious metals such as gold and platinum are highly recommended. Celtic jewelry also includes precious stones such as diamonds, sapphires, and rubies as in the case of Celtic rings, Celtic earrings, and Celtic pendants.

Whether Celtic jewelry is to be given as a gift or to be used in a wedding, it makes any fashion outfit perfect. Since Celtic jewelry never goes out of style, you can be assured that it will match any outfit of the current times.

By Tim O’Malley for Shanore.com Find authentic, handcrafted jewelry direct from Ireland featuring the most popular Celtic jewelry designs. All Celtic rings and Claddagh rings are customized with free FedEx shipping available on every order regardless of amount.

Watches From A-Z: A Fun Directory of All Things Watch-Related by: Chris Robertson

 :arrow:Although you probably don’t give much thought to that timepiece on your wrist, watches date back to 15th century Italy. Wristwatches gained popularity in the first part of the 20th century, and by the late 1900s, they became less about timekeeping and more about fashion. Here’s a fun A-Z directory of all things watch-related.

Analog - A standard watch with dials, hands, and a 12-hour time span.

Bezel - The ring surrounding the dial of a watch that holds the crystal in place.

Chronograph - Another name for a stopwatch.

Digital - A watch that displays the time in numbers, rather than by a dial.

Escapement - Responsible for timekeeping accuracy, it is a mechanism in a mechanical watch.

Fob - The watch chain that attaches to a vest or belt at one end and a pocket watch on the other.

Gold Plating - A method used to give a watch the appearance of being gold, but at a fraction of the price.

Hands - The rotating pointer on a watch indicating hours, minutes, and seconds

Integrated Bracelet - A watchband that is part of the case and, therefore, not detachable.

Jewels - Small gemstones that are used in the moving parts of some mechanical watches.

K - The abbreviation for karat, a unit of measurement for gold used in watches and other fine jewelry; 24k is pure gold.

Luminous - The glowing paint used on the hands of the watch.

Mechanical Watch - A watch that operates through a set of gears powered by a spring, which must be wound.

Nurse’s Watch - A stainless steel watch with a red second hand.

Oscillation -

Pocket Watch - A timepiece kept in the pocket that is usually attached to a vest or belt by a watch fob.

Quartz - A crystal used in quartz analog or digital watches that vibrates at a high frequency for accurate timekeeping.

Rectangular - The shape of the face on a ladies’ baguette watch.

Self-Winding - Watches that wind themselves when the wrist is in motion.

Titanium - Watches that are corrosion-resistant, hypoallergenic, and that can tolerate extreme temperatures.

Unparalleled - The quality of Swiss watches, which will always have the “Swiss Made” designation inscribed on them.

Vibration - The movement of a timepiece’s pendulum, usually about five to ten per second in a mechanical watch.

Water Resistant - Watches that are unaffected by moisture up to a depth of 100 feet.

Xpensive - The nature of platinum watches, which have a luxurious white luster.

Yellow Gold - The metal traditionally used in combination with other metals or stainless steel for watch casings.

Zone - One of 24 longitudinal divisions of the Earth’s surface, which are found on the bezels of watches with world timers.

Essential Watches – A Guide To Buying Fine Timepieces by: Amy Covington

 :arrow:Sure, a watch tells the time but it also speaks volumes about your personality. Show up for a job interview wearing a stainless steel Rolex Datejust - and you’ll see some raised eyebrows. While just having a watch in the first place is a feat for some, for watch aficionados, a good timepiece is a work of art, an heirloom piece. For guys with an eye for quality metal, their collection is second only to what’s stored in their garage. The ladies? An elegant watch is part of her jewelry collection.

Sound too extravagant for your budget? Essential Watches dosen’t think cost should keep you from owning at least one high-end timepiece. Specializing in discounting only the top Swiss and German fine watches from world-class manufacturers like Rolex, Patek Phillipe, Lange and Sohne, Panerai, Chopard, Frank Muller and Audemars Piguet. Even if you can’t find the exact watch you want on their website (although highly unlikely), just let them know what you are looking for and they’ll get if for you.

Granted, there are a lot of watch peddlers out there but how many of them can you trust? Look for a solid reputation – just check their positive transactions posted on eBay (yes, you really can get everything on eBay). Buying a watch is an investment, so you don’t want to rely on a grainy stock photo. Instead, look for detailed photographs of every watch line so that you know exactly what you’re getting when that little box arrives in the mail.

So how does a watch dealer get their authentic top-of-the-line watches at below market prices? According to Essential Watches, it’s all about their relationships with the “major” players and whom they know. This is the stuff that allows a simple eBay store to grow into one of the leading watch sellers on the Internet.

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