
SILVER GRADING AND SILVER JEWELRY PRODUCTION
Posted By: Design Plus Friday, December 16, 2011

SHIVA EYE
Posted By: Design Plus Monday, December 12, 2011
Shiva Eye is an organic gem. It is the natural protective door of
the shell of the turban snail, a mollusk that inhabits reef crevices
and tidal pools in many parts of the world, notably the Indo-Pacific.
When preyed upon, by rock crabs, otters and some species of starfish,
the mollusk will withdraw into its shell and turn its 'eye'
toward the attacker in the hope of warding it off. The eye resembles the
powerful third eye of Lord Shiva which was opened to end illusion and
save the world, according to Hindu mythology.
As Shiva Eye, or Shiva's Eye shell, as it is called in Asia, is found in many of the world's seas, it goes by a host of different names according to local lore and language: Buddha Eye, Cat's Eye, Money of Mermaids, Sea Eye, and Naxos Eye, to name a few. Whatever the name, there is a legend behind it that attests to the miracle power of this eye. Along with the variety of names, there is a diversity of size and color. Shiva Eyes found in Tahiti can be quite large, some 4 inches across; those from southern Thailand are noted more for their intense natural coloring.
As Shiva Eye, or Shiva's Eye shell, as it is called in Asia, is found in many of the world's seas, it goes by a host of different names according to local lore and language: Buddha Eye, Cat's Eye, Money of Mermaids, Sea Eye, and Naxos Eye, to name a few. Whatever the name, there is a legend behind it that attests to the miracle power of this eye. Along with the variety of names, there is a diversity of size and color. Shiva Eyes found in Tahiti can be quite large, some 4 inches across; those from southern Thailand are noted more for their intense natural coloring.
NATURAL HANDMADE BEAD JEWELRY
Posted By: Design Plus Thursday, December 8, 2011
Though
usually thought of as being made of precious metals and gems, jewelry
can in fact refer to any object used to adorn the body or clothing, and
beads were probably the very first form of jewelry. Early humans
handcrafted beads from natural materials found in their environment,
most likely for utilitarian purposes such as fastening clothing.
Beads from archeological excavations were found to be handmade from wood, natural animal substances such as bone, claws, teeth, ivory and shell, and also soft stone. Later, in ancient Egyptian and Greek and Roman times, jewelers hand carved increasingly intricate and decorative beads, worn as belts and amulets. Beads then took on value as symbols of status and wealth. The practical use for the bead as a fastener was taken over by the clasp and later the button.
Beads from archeological excavations were found to be handmade from wood, natural animal substances such as bone, claws, teeth, ivory and shell, and also soft stone. Later, in ancient Egyptian and Greek and Roman times, jewelers hand carved increasingly intricate and decorative beads, worn as belts and amulets. Beads then took on value as symbols of status and wealth. The practical use for the bead as a fastener was taken over by the clasp and later the button.
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