by Penelope Bijoux | Sep 27, 2022 | Jewelry Trends
The idea of body jewelry has come a long way since the post modern preference for ear piercing on women. Today’s generation, believe it or not, much like ancient societies throughout history, have gone to the more extreme multiple piercing of various body parts....
by Penelope Bijoux | Sep 25, 2022 | Jewelry Trends
Bracelet popularity dates back to the Roman times and continues today. Roman bracelets shared many of the design patterns of necklaces and earrings from that era. The ever popular ball earrings from that era were nicely matched with a ball style bracelet. Engraved...
by Penelope Bijoux | Sep 23, 2022 | Jewelry Trends
Wearing birthstone jewelry is very popular today. Not only is it fashionable; somehow, it also makes the item feel more personal and part of the wearer’s personality. Almost all gems are believed to be imbued with some special sort of power and this is one of the...
by Penelope Bijoux | Sep 21, 2022 | Jewelry Tips, Jewelry Trends
January – Garnet The Romans named this deep-red stone granatum, or pomegranate, because of its resemblance to the fruit’s rare, jewel-like seeds. Symbolizing faith and courage, garnets are believed to intensify affection and nurture the imagination....
by Penelope Bijoux | Sep 19, 2022 | Jewelry Tips, Jewelry Trends
Strange as it may seem the use of a wedding ring by men was not common until recently. Whereas women have worn wedding rings for eons, men have not. The use of rings as a symbol of everlasting love enshrined in marriage can be traced back thousands of years. But not...
