Jade Bracelets

If you're not familiar with the tradition behind friendship bracelets it is basically that somebody will make a bracelet for a friend and this friend will wear this until it falls off their wrist. It is basically said that but because the person who made the bracelet put work and love into creating it that the friend is honoring her work were wearing it until it breaks. It also said that if you remove this bracelet before it breaks that this is...

Charm bracelets have always been popular throughout the centuries. They were worn as amulets to ward off bad spirits or bad luck but eventually were worn for fashion. Even Queen Victoria wore charm bracelets, starting a fashion among the noble classes. The charm of these bracelets comes with the fact that they have signified important and memorable events of a person's life, and they also served as going-home gifts that people, particularly...

Many cultures have a gemstone that they consider to be most precious and, in the case of the Chinese, even heavenly. Jade is more valuable than gold in the Chinese culture and it is evident in how they use it in their daily lives. One emperor chose to be buried in a suit made of the lustrous green stone to protect his body from decay.What exactly is this mystical green stone?Not until the mid 19th century did we know that there are really two...

Friendship bracelets are most popular among kids although is also popular now with adults. This bracelet usually represents years of tested friendship between two people. It might be rich with artistry but also rich in their history and importance. Origins of Friendship Bracelets Originally this colorful type of bracelet was created in Central and South America. Traditionally, you tie it unto the wrist of a friend who may wish for something....

Jade is an exquisite example of quality and class. This beautiful oriental stone comes in colors other than the emerald green shade that is most widely-known. It can be found in apple green, spinach green, dark or light lavender, red, black, amber, and white. A bit of jade history: Jade is the most treasured stone in China. The culture there is centered on jade and the Chinese call it, “The Stone of Heaven.” It is also known as...