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    <title>Gemstone Beads,Gemstone Pendants,Charms,Bracelets,Beads Jewelry</title>
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    <title>Bead Design, An Enjoyable Pastime Or Business?</title>
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    <published>2009-12-08T15:21:45Z</published>
    <updated>2009-12-08T15:22:03Z</updated>

    <summary>If you are the creative type who loves working with arts and crafts and are interested in making some money while doing something you enjoy, then you should consider taking up bead designing as a career. Not only can beads...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[If you are the creative type who loves working with arts and crafts and
are interested in making some money while doing something you enjoy,
then you should consider taking up bead designing as a career. Not only
can beads be used to design jewelry for classy formal parties and beach
wear but they can also be used for designs on apparel and shoes. This
increases the scope and possibility of developing further.<p>
To start with, you could buy your first set of beads from a craft store
round the corner. The good thing is that beads are relatively
inexpensive as a raw material. Even though the choice might seem
endless to start with, you may soon start to feel the need for more
elaborate and up-to-date materials. Since the craft store does not
specialize in beads, it has many other items to store in its inventory;
there will be a limited amount of bead materials available.</p><p>
You next stop in the search of more and better bead materials could be
the online bead stores. These websites provide a plethora of options
for the beads specialist and it will definitely be some time till you
need to look for other options.</p><p>
If you are looking at making bead designs for a considerable amount of
time and not planning to give it up as a fad, then you should build and
maintain a relationship with the online store since you will need to do
a lot of shopping from there. Remember to check the store's reputation
before parting with any money; do a quick search online to see how
others have been served by them.</p><p>
Once you have figured the trick of sourcing the beads and your raw
material parcel has arrived, you can now let your imagination flow and
create designs for various items that can be adorned with beads. Skirt
tops, long skirts, jewelry, head gear, handkerchiefs, spectacle chains
and the list goes on. Unleash your creativity and discover that you can
produce delicate designs to go well with a business dinner or bold
designs using large, colorful beads for a beach party. Once you get
comfortable with the bead options that are available, you may want to
mix and match your designs with other related material like shells,
buttons and the like.</p><p>
The designs done, you can use the wonderful medium called the Internet
to sell the designs you have created to other apparel manufacturers and
even to end consumers.</p> ]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>Jewelry is The Perfect Gift</title>
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    <published>2009-12-08T15:20:30Z</published>
    <updated>2009-12-08T15:21:00Z</updated>

    <summary>When it comes to gifting, we often draw a blank. It is hard to decide what to give and whether the person you are giving it to will like it or not. With a virtually endless list of possible items,...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[When it comes to gifting, we often draw a blank. It is hard to decide
what to give and whether the person you are giving it to will like it
or not. With a virtually endless list of possible items, the confusion
is tremendous. But, have you considered gifting some jewelry?<p>
For those who have never gifted any jewelry to anyone his may seem like
a surprise but jewelry is a very popular and probably one of the best
received kind of gifts ever. Whether it is a small trinket token in
artificial metal and beads or whether it is exquisite diamond necklace
jewelry makes a perfect gift item. </p><p>
Jewelry has a lasting appeal that no other gift can match. Of course,
every occasion may not be appropriate for gifting jewelry and jewelry
gifts may not necessarily match your pocket but if you want to gift a
truly memorable item and make it personal then jewelry is on top of the
list. </p><p>
Precious jewelry has not just the visual appeal but also a value
attached to it. This makes your gift memorable and precious. Also, you
need not just opt for the conventional jewelry gifts and go for a small
unconventional piece that may suit a different style. </p><h1 class="art_head">Jewelry is The Perfect Gift</h1><p>
</p><p>Wedding for one are a great occasion when jewelry gifting is
appropriate and the perfect way to mark the day. Apart from gifting
jewelry to your bride or groom, you could also give little pieces to
the bridesmaids, best men, family and close friends. If you are looking
for a gift for a friend's wedding, you can always spend a few dollars
on a nice pendant or earring set. </p><p>
Apart from this, jewelry is the perfect way to mark birthdays and
anniversaries. You can even gift your children some nice jewelry like
light bracelets or pendants. These can be easy to manage and not too
expensive. </p><p>
With so much variety and price range available in jewelry, it can
really ease your gifting woes. And, the best part is that when you gift
jewelry you know it will be remembered. </p><p>
To Purchase jewelry gift visit our online shop <a href="http://www.diamonds-ring.co.uk/">http://www.teboer.com/</a></p> ]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>Crafting With Bead Jewelry</title>
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    <published>2009-12-08T15:18:06Z</published>
    <updated>2009-12-08T15:20:05Z</updated>

    <summary>Bead Jewelry</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<font style="font-size: 1.95312em;">Crafting With Bead Jewelry</font><br />For someone who is into arts and crafts, beads are a great means of fun
and an engrossing hobby. It can very soon turn into passion and in turn
become a big business avenue. Jewelry, attire designing, shoes
decoration are some areas where bead jewelry can be employed.<p>
Beads, small and big, colored, beach theme beads all can be utilized to
make jewelry designs.
Imagination is the key when using beads to make jewelry. You can use a
plethora of items like seashells, buttons and even beads available at
the local craft store.</p><p>
The first thing to start with for your project should always be size
and color selection. You might find this online craft site useful http://www.teboer.com/<a href="http://www.thecraftyfinger.com/"></a>.
Remember that, initially there might appear a range of options to
choose from, but a craft store is not equipped to make bead jewelry
designs. Hence, you might not be interest in the selection offered to
you once you have made a good number of jewelry pieces.</p><p>
Having said that, there exist a great number of websites offering
material for bead jewelry designs, some of them even are specializing
in it. One of them might possibly become your only source to buy
supplies. Hence it is vital to ensure that the company is the best for
you and advisable to build a relationship that in the long run would
benefit you.</p><p>
A number of people buy beads on the Internet. Reviews by these
consumers are worth reading to protect your own interests. Abundant
information can be gathered from the consumer reviews. This might make
you aware of companies you didn't know. Also, you can also learn from
mistakes that others have committed when transacting with websites that
disappear overnight. It can be very disheartening not to receive the
jewelry designs that you ordered and yet loose money.</p><p>
After making the designs from the material ordered online you can sell
them back on the Internet, if you intend to earn a profit from your
passion. If you are not concerned with profit, your bead jewelry
designs are a great item to gift to your friends and loved ones on
their birthdays and other special occasions.</p> ]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>Beading Is Popular, Rewarding, Fun, Interesting And Enjoyable Hand Craft</title>
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    <published>2009-12-08T15:17:24Z</published>
    <updated>2009-12-08T15:17:53Z</updated>

    <summary>Beading Is Popular, Rewarding, Fun, Interesting And Enjoyable Hand CraftBeaded items are very popular nowadays. In shopping malls, department stores or designers stores, we will not fail to find lots of beautiful beaded items for sale such as bags, purses,...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<h1 class="art_head">Beading Is Popular, Rewarding, Fun, Interesting And Enjoyable Hand Craft</h1><br />Beaded items are very popular nowadays. In shopping malls, department
stores or designers stores, we will not fail to find lots of beautiful
beaded items for sale such as bags, purses, bracelets, necklaces, wall
hangings, cushion covers, etc. A lot of people find beads not only
attractive but irresistible. <p>
Beads come in many different shapes, sizes, textures, colors and
designs. Designers of accessories, jewelry, and interiors make use of
the richness of their colors and the diversity of their shapes to
create astounding pieces. Items made with beads are indeed captivating
and useful. People use completed beading items such as bracelets and
necklaces as accessories to enhance their appearance, while beading
items like wall hangings, cushion covers, etc are used to decorate
their homes. Fabrics with beads could help to add to the decor of homes.</p><p>
Beads have been valued for centuries. Since early times, people have
been acquainted with beads, primarily in the form of berries, seeds,
stones and shells. Later, beads came to be manufactured from clay,
glass, metal and crystals and, more recently, acrylics and plastics.
People have been involved in beading for a very long time. They enjoy
selecting beads and combining them to form an attractive piece of work.
It is a very popular form of craft work for both old and young. Some do
it for work, others do it for hobby. </p><p>
People enjoy beading because they find it extremely rewarding. It
offers them an opportunity to unleash their creativity and helps to
enhance their lives. There are those who believe that beads can become
an obsession. Some say that it could be addictive. Nonetheless, it is
indeed satisfying to use beads to make beautiful masterpieces for
yourself, for your home, or even as gifts for your friends.</p><p>
The beauty of beadwork is its versatility. There is a wide range of
beads you can choose from the market. An extensive range of beading
supply is available. You can select the types, shapes, sizes, colors
and textures of the beads to create the pattern you want. Besides,
there is a wide spectrum of beading techniques that can be applied to
beads: wiring, threading, weaving, sticking and embroidering. You can
choose to use the method you like. </p><p>
Beading techniques could be either threadless or threaded. Although
there are relatively few ways of uniting beads without thread, such as
with glue or tile grout, however, there are hundreds of ways involving
the use of thread. As each completed item would be a result of your own
selection, creativity and skill, you will certainly derive great
satisfaction from your work. </p><p>
Beading is considered an economical craft work. You do not need a
special workshop. You only require a table, good lighting, some beading
equipment and selected beads. With these, you can design and make
really exciting pieces of beaded items. You can even create a piece of
jewelry that will become a family heirloom!</p><p>
The basics of beading are easy to learn. There are many resources
available with step-by-step beading instructions to enable a starter to
learn doing beading projects. When you have learned the basic
techniques, you can go ahead to create even more pieces using a
multitude of your own ideas. This could be as simple as changing the
colors on one of the beading patterns you have learned or using beads
of a different size. </p><p>
You will be surprised at how much these small changes can alter the
look of the original piece. The possibilities of creating new designs
are endless. You can attempt to test your design after creating it. If
you find that your idea do not work, you can take it apart and try a
new one. Beading is fun and interesting. Be adventurous, always
experiment and you will enjoy it.</p> ]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>Are You A Bead Addict?</title>
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    <published>2009-12-08T15:16:23Z</published>
    <updated>2009-12-08T15:16:51Z</updated>

    <summary>I must confess, even though my crafting talents are somewhat limited, I simply cannot resist beautiful beads. I am quite sure I will never make any money from beading, but I enjoy selecting beads and making my own creations. It...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[I must confess, even though my crafting talents are somewhat limited, I
simply cannot resist beautiful beads. I am quite sure I will never make
any money from beading, but I enjoy selecting beads and making my own
creations.<p>
It is possible to actually turn a beading hobby into a profitable
business, but if you choose to go that route make sure that you are
catering to the likes and preferences of your customers. Perhaps doing
custom creations by request will be the safest way to ensure a profit.
Make sure you calculate all costs involved before giving a quote on a
custom order. In the beading business you need to be very careful that
you are choosing the best type of beading craft creations that will
allow you to make a profit. Beads can be very expensive so you do not
want to find yourself stuck with an inventory that you cannot sell.</p><p>
When considering a beading project, take careful consideration all
costs involved, such as jewelry findings. Findings are such things as
clasps, ear wires, crimps, jump rings, and bead tips. You might also
have bead wire, or beading string. Most bead creations will have
various types of beads included such as crimp beads or spacer beads.</p><p>
You can start out your beading hobby with very few tools. You probably
will want crimping pliers if possible; regular pliers will often crush
the crimp beads and cause them to not hold securely. You may find that
a bead stringing tray will making your beading project easier, you can
conveniently lay out your selected beads and see how they are going to
look as a finished project. Be sure to use good quality stringing wire
or bead string - nothing is more frustrating than to spend time
creating a necklace only to have the string break and your precious
beads go flying all over.</p><p>
When you spot some beautiful beads, go ahead and buy them if your
budget allows. Often I will find a few special beads, and it may be
several months later that I find other beads or findings that will
compliment my creation.</p><p>
Have fun and happy beading!</p> ]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>The Bead Store-teboer.com</title>
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    <published>2009-12-08T15:12:05Z</published>
    <updated>2009-12-08T15:14:27Z</updated>

    <summary>The Bead Store-teboer.comJewelry making has become a craze across the country nowadays. Every crafter has unique designs of jewelry. A number of retail bead stores are flourishing because many of the people are inventing their own jewelry. These bead stores...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<font style="font-size: 1.95312em;">The Bead Store-teboer.com</font><br />Jewelry making has become a craze across the country nowadays. Every
crafter has unique designs of jewelry. A number of retail bead stores
are flourishing because many of the people are inventing their own
jewelry. These bead stores offer a gamut of products which help the
designers in their creations.<p>
In our locality, the bead store is a specialist in all glass beads.
These come in a range of shapes and sizes. Some of these beads are
prepared from glass procured from a local craftsman. Ever single bead
is a great piece of art in itself and when such many beads are
combined, they result in a unique kind of jewelry. These bead stores
offer a number of accessories for people to buy, so duplicate or
counterfeit products making will be gradually phased out.</p><p>
A few days back a young woman in my neighborhood sought my help for
ideas regarding gifts she should be offering to the attendants at her
wedding. She was in search of something special. She was also unaware
of the kind of jewelry the attendants ought to wear on the day of her
wedding. So I recommended a visit to the bead store.</p><p>
She had never been to a bead store earlier and had no experience of jewelry making. Here is a great shopping resource http://www.teboer.com/.
She was immensely impressed by the beauty of beads and the wide choice
offered. She had brought along a fabric sample of the dresses the
attendants would be wearing at the wedding. Several beads that matched
the clothing were found. The owner of the bead store suggested a
necklace as jewelry for the attendants.</p><p>
Since we had found several kinds of beads that matched the attendant
clothes, she wanted the use of different beads for each necklace, so as
to make each jewelry piece a unique gift for each of her attendants.
But being inexperienced, she was worried about making the jewelry
herself. The bead store has a list of crafters who take orders of
customized jewelry and deliver it to you. Besides, the bead store also
offers demos and tutorials for making bead jewelry.</p><p>
Since it was still 3 months before the wedding day and she had only
four necklaces to make, I suggested her to learn the art of jewelry
making. This would make the necklace a valuable gift for the
attendants. The owner of the bead store offered to bail her out in case
of shortage of time. Moreover, the bride did not need to run here and
there for supplies because the bead store offered every accessory as
well as jewelry fasteners.</p><p>
The bride with the assistance of the bead store owner created stunning
necklaces for each of her attendants. She had so much pleasure from the
project that now is a regular at the bead store and her creations are
amazing pieces of jewelry. The bead store has a lot of ideas for gifts.
Beading is not applicable for jewelry only. This highly liked and
preferred fashion will never die if the help people receive from the
local bead store never ceases.</p> ]]>
        
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    <title>Several Bead Jewelry Designs</title>
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    <published>2009-12-08T15:10:56Z</published>
    <updated>2009-12-08T15:11:40Z</updated>

    <summary>Several Bead Jewelry DesignsWorking with beads can be fun and exciting in the same time for those who love to participate in arts and crafts . This can turn into a passion, but also into a business as well. Bead...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<h1 class="art_head">Several Bead Jewelry Designs</h1><br />Working with beads can be fun and exciting in the same time for those
who love to participate in arts and crafts . This can turn into a
passion, but also into a business as well. Bead jewelry design is used
for clothing and shoes decoration, and for many other things. All the
spectacular beads can be used in bead jewelry designs, from small
colorful beads to large beach theme beads.<p>
Seashells can also be used o create beads designs, buttons, and many
other decorative objects. Everything depends of the imagination and
creativity, taste and experience. When someone decide to make bread
jewelry design, is wise to begin using beads found at a local craft
store.</p><p>
The color and size must match with the project you are designing. There
are many options to choose from, everything depends on your imagination
and creativity. Ever the craft store looks like having a wide variety
of products; remember that a craft store is not specialized in items to
make bead jewelry designs. It is possible that after making some pieces
of bead jewelry, you get tired of the selection offered to you there.</p><p>
This is the moment when you can search some sites specialized in
offering materials for bead jewelry design. There are many great sites
that you'll find convenient to become your only materials' provider.
You will have the possibility to buy from those sites all the supplies
you need. Make sure that you made the best choice; you must collaborate
with the most appropriate firm for you. If you can manage to have a
long term relationship with them, it will be to your benefit.</p><p>
You can read the reviews coming from the site's clients. Many people
are buying from the internet bead products. Here is a great jewelry
resource <a href="http://www.thejewelrydelivery.com/">http://www.teboer.com/</a>.
You can share their experience and opinions. Consumers' review can be
really useful and give you the information you need. You can find
companies you didn't' even know existed, but it will give you the
opportunity to learn from other people experience and don't make the
same mistakes.</p><p>
There are some website that never comes through their promises that hey
are proposing in the website content. It is not a pleasant experience
to order your bead jewelry designs to a company online and wait a few
days without any result. It is very discouraging to realize a few days
after that your will not receive your beads and the money are lost.</p><p>
After a serious research, you'll find the serious online companies that
can provide you everything you need; you can make bead jewelry and sell
them after back on the internet.
It is a great chance to create a profit doing what you love to do. If
the profit isn't interesting you, the bead jewelry designs will be the
most appropriate gift for your closest friends and family, on birthdays
or special occasions.</p> ]]>
        
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<entry>
    <title>Antique Bracelets Information and Caring Tips</title>
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    <published>2009-12-08T15:09:12Z</published>
    <updated>2009-12-08T15:10:04Z</updated>

    <summary>Antique Bracelets Information and Caring TipsSince the gold discoveries in the early and mid 1800s, the United States introduced the Cape Diamond Bracelet in the market in the late 1800s. It is considered as one of the most expensive antique...</summary>
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        <![CDATA[<div class="article_text cm_filter"><font style="font-size: 1.95312em;">Antique Bracelets Information and Caring Tips</font><br />Since the gold discoveries in the
early and mid 1800s, the United States introduced the Cape Diamond
Bracelet in the market in the late 1800s. <p>
It is considered as one of the most expensive antique jewelries and had to be remounted because of its limited supply.</p><p>
The Georgian jewelry collections have brought with it the feel of true romanticism, symbolism and sentiment. </p><p>
The antique Cape Diamond bracelet exhibits the splendid work exhibiting
chased borders and encrusted detailed floral motif set with flower cut
diamonds to the beads of the bracelet. </p><p>
The Antique Pearl Bracelet with diamonds in white gold is very popular
for jewelry collectors and buyers. This bracelet portrays elegance and
a unique style. It weighs 15.2 grams and has a total length of 8
inches, 17mm wide and 3 mm deep. </p><p>
It is also mounted in five strands that are measured 2.88 white elegant
pearls which are 18k elongated bead sets with a distinctive cut of
diamonds. The Antique Pearl Bracelet is originally priced at around
$3000.00. </p><p>
The antique Georgian Bracelet Rose-cut diamonds pearls in
platinum-topped is 18k yellow gold. This bracelet weighs 11.0 grams its
length is measured 7.25 inches and has a width of 7mm and 6mm deep. </p><p>
It is designed with rose-cuts diamonds that also ensembles a foliate
motif silhouettes with a total of 60 stones that are interspersed
between 12 beautifully splendid cuts of natural seed pearls graded with
a platinum look. </p><p>
This bracelet is really enchanting and fascinating with a market value of $3400.00</p><p>
With the high price value of these antique bracelets, you have to
maintain the original condition of such valuable items. For antique
jewelries to look elegant and as fascinating, you have to take care of
it properly to keep the way it should be. Here are some tips on how you
to take proper care with bracelets and other jewelries. </p><p>
1. To maintain the original external features of your jewelry, you have
to clean your bracelet regularly by polishing using a non abrasive soft
cloth. </p><p>
2. Use soap and water to clean your jewelries. This will keep your bracelet look good and shine new as ever. </p><p>
3. Remember not to dry your jewelry off with paper towels or tissues.
Always use a smooth soft cloth to remove wet portions. You can also use
toothpaste and a toothbrush to remove tarnish from the beads of the
bracelet. </p><p>
4. Store bracelets and other jewelry from a cool dry place when it is
not used. You can also use a locker bag to prevent any scratches and
tarnishes. It is recommended that you keep your jewelry in a proper
storage place when it is not used. </p><p>
5. Never dip jewelries on water with Chlorine. It may cause discoloration on the jewelry. </p><p>
6. If your antique bracelet has gemstones or pearls, do not immerse it
in water. It can loosen some of its original settings. Avoid abrasives
in cleaning pearls and gemstones. </p><p>
Proper care can preserve the original settings of antique bracelets
especially those with pearl beads. Over cleaning can also be damaging. </p><p>
Make sure that you maintain the quality of the beads so that the elegance and beauty of the antique bracelet will be sustained.</p></div> ]]>
        
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</entry>

<entry>
    <title>Tips For Finding A Special Gift</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.teboer.com/2009/12/tips-for-finding-a-special-gift.html" />
    <id>tag:www.teboer.com,2009://1.8</id>

    <published>2009-12-08T15:07:52Z</published>
    <updated>2009-12-08T15:08:39Z</updated>

    <summary>jewelrey Gift</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Teboer</name>
        
    </author>
    
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        <![CDATA[Everyone will agree that it is much more difficult to find a special
gift for a person you are close to, no matter what the occasion. In
such cases people usually spend hours and hours without luck. It is the
same for me, I always need lots and lots of time when I'm looking for a
present for someone I love, no matter if it is for a birthday or any
other occasion. Just by accident I once found a great special present
for my sister.<p>
I was actually very lucky as she is very limited in what she can wear,
being allergic to all types of metal jewelry. So that bracelet I found
was made of two lines of glass beads and was just in the colors that
she likes and wears a lot. It was stretchy so size didn't matter at all
and the most important - there was no metal on it at all.</p><p>
On another shopping trip of mine I luckily came upon a special gift for
my godchild. She has always been into the heart shaped things, and what
I found was a wide variety of different colors and sizes of hearts
shaped out of glass. I also found a heart shaped bow made of glass so I
purchased some hearts and the bowl, making a very nice and warming set
of crystal hearts.</p><p>
After a few lucky occasions I realized that it was actually much easier
to get those special gifts when they are not the priority and you are
not looking for them at all. This made me take the decision and now I
am looking at such items all year round.</p><p>
It is better like this because first there is no pressure and shopping
itself becomes much more pleasant and relaxed and second it saves me
money, because shopping all year round I often get the sale prices, and
even if they are not on sale it is much easier to get a thing each
month instead in getting all together in December.</p><p>
And in case I already managed to convince you that it is better to do
it my way, I will give you some advice on how to make it even easier to
find a special gift. It is very simple but it helps a lot. Just make a
list of all the beloved people you usually buy for and make sure to
have it always with you. Any time you find a gift suitable for a person
on your list just buy it and cross the name off.</p><p>
Then when holidays come you just buy for the ones still on the list. It
is also a good idea to arrange a place where to store all those,
because it already had to buy another present because I could not
remember where the one that I bought earlier was. Being sensible and
organized in purchasing the presents for you closest people can both
help you save money and time finding a special gift, and make holidays
much more relaxed and pleasant.
</p> ]]>
        
    </content>
</entry>

<entry>
    <title>Jewelry Gifts</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.teboer.com/2009/12/jewelry-gifts.html" />
    <id>tag:www.teboer.com,2009://1.7</id>

    <published>2009-11-30T16:20:01Z</published>
    <updated>2009-11-30T16:20:21Z</updated>

    <summary>When it is time for a gift for someone, nothing makes a person&apos;s eyes sparkle more than receiving jewelry. It&apos;s a great gift for young and old, women and men, boys and girls. These days almost everyone wears some form...</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Teboer</name>
        
    </author>
    
    <category term="jewelrygifts" label="Jewelry Gifts" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" />
    
    <content type="html" xml:lang="en" xml:base="http://www.teboer.com/">
        <![CDATA[<p>When it is time for a gift for someone, nothing makes a person's eyes sparkle 
more than receiving jewelry. It's a great gift for young and old, women and men, 
boys and girls.</p>
<p>These days almost everyone wears some form of jewelry from the conservative 
alma mater rings to the ring with all those lavish diamonds. Jewelry can remind 
us of those events in our life that are important to us. We often smile as we 
remember happy past events like the ring with all the birthstones of your 
children or grandchildren, the anniversary ring that he gave you at a quiet, 
candlelit dinner, and the charm a friend gave you so you'd always remembering 
the summer you went off to camp together.</p>
<p>Look through our list for ideas that might just fit your gift giving needs. 
</p>
<ul><li>Your daughter's first Prom is just around the corner. Find a simple pendant 
that matches the color of her dress or a small diamond to hand from a small link 
necklace. It's very feminine and will be treasured for years.<br />
</li><li>You have a friend who loves dogs or a particular breed of dog? Maybe she 
loves cats, horses, birds, or fish. You can find ceramic pins that have been 
molded and painted to look just like the real thing. Look for gold pendants that 
reflect the animal to which she's emotionally attached.<br />
</li><li>Men still love those gold necklaces. They add a bit of sparkle but are still 
quite manly. Choose the chain pattern to suit the man; a twisted, diamond cut 
rope, a shimmering herringbone, a pave curb, or a mariner style.<br />
</li><li>For a special friend, find a bracelet of pearls or one that from silver 
chains. Add a small oval disk that has your initials on one side and hers or his 
initials on the other.<br />
</li><li>With summer sandals, ladies toe rings are back in style. Find a silver or 
gold one and have her initials engraved. Some of them have detailed engraving, 
or have imitation or real stones mounted on them. One of the easiest toe rings 
to wear is made from stretchy thread with little stones strung on them.<br />
</li><li>Ladies love earrings and a new one has just arrived: chandelier earrings. 
They hang from 1 ½ inches to 3-4 inches in length. Many are handcrafted twists 
and turns of metal with beads and stones in the design. Some are just straight 
drops of wire or metal with one precious gem on the end.<br />
</li><li>Young men have chosen a masculine style using leather as chokers with small 
beads or puka beads. Others are more elaborate with turquoise, onyx, or jasper 
disks. </li></ul> ]]>
        
    </content>
</entry>

<entry>
    <title>Gemstone jewelry-Choose Your Jewelry Carefully </title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.teboer.com/2009/12/gemstone-jewelry-choose-your-jewelry-carefully.html" />
    <id>tag:www.teboer.com,2009://1.6</id>

    <published>2009-11-30T16:16:44Z</published>
    <updated>2009-11-30T16:18:37Z</updated>

    <summary>Choosing your jewelry is no different than choosing your wardrobe. Most important is to stick within your comfort zone and your personal fashion style. That said it never hurts to step out of the box once in awhile. What&apos;s most...</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Teboer</name>
        
    </author>
    
    <category term="gemstonejewelry" label="Gemstone jewelry" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" />
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    <content type="html" xml:lang="en" xml:base="http://www.teboer.com/">
        <![CDATA[Choosing your <a href="http://www.teboer.com/">jewelry</a> is no different than choosing your wardrobe. Most 
important is to stick within your comfort zone and your personal fashion style. 
That said it never hurts to step out of the box once in awhile. What's most 
important is that your jewelry matches up with your outfit. Your jewelry is the 
finishing touch on your total look. Make your fashion statement count! 
<a href="http://www.teboer.com/">Gemstone jewelry</a><br /><br />You need to determine what you want your jewelry to do. Do you want it 
front and center stage? Do you want it to compliment? Do you want it subtle? The 
occasion or event you'll be wearing your jewelry to is also important - make 
certain it is fitting. A sexy oversized choker might be perfect for a night on 
the town but may not be fitting for the boardroom. <br /><br />Although you may have 
a favorite designer. There's really no need to stick with just one designer. In 
fact there's no need for the pieces to actually be designer. There are plenty of 
wonderful pieces on the market that are unsigned but certainly make a fashion 
statement. Mix and match your jewelry to give it character and a little pizzaz! 
<br /><br /><a href="http://www.teboer.com/">Costume Jewelry</a>, both signed and unsigned, is an affordable way to 
complete your look. Costume Jewelry can be bought for a low price and has plenty 
of life. Heck we see costume jewelry back to the 1920s still in excellent 
condition. What's great with costume jewelry is you can use it, get tired of it, 
put it away or give it away and have still gotten good value for your money. 
<br /><br />Designer pieces tend to cost a little more, last a little longer, and 
they usually follow more traditional lines so you can wear them for more than 
one or two seasons. <br /><br />Sterling Silver is affordable and very versatile. If 
you don't want to spend the money for sterling, then purchase some silver plate 
pieces. Silver is a must have to any wardrobe! You can go from dainty and 
delicate to large and noticeable. It can be dressed up or down and is acceptable 
for any event or occasion. <br /><br />We always recommend have some gold plate or 
gold tone pieces in your wardrobe basics also. 10-14k gold may be a bit too 
pricey for many but gold plated jewelry is quite affordable and will give you 
good value for the cost. Gold like silver can be dressed up or dressed down and 
is perfect for a very classy look. <br /><br />When purchasing rings you can have 
great fun - again the choices are endless from large and overwhelming to dainty 
and feminine. The length and size of your fingers plays an important role in 
what will look good. For example long skinny fingers don't look good with huge 
oversized rings, yet a woman that has long thicker fingers they look exquisite. 
Long nails? Short nails? it all makes a difference. Play and see what you like 
what looks good. Also determine where you will be wearing these rings. For 
example if your working around fine fabrics you'll not want any rins that have 
sharp edges that could snag. Your rings are also part of your total statement. 
<br /><br />When purchasing necklaces be certain you know your neck size so that you 
get a good fit. This is very important when purchasing on line as you don't get 
a chance to try. If your neck is average in size then a 16" necklace will look 
great, however if you have a somewhat larger than average neck then a 16" 
necklace could be too tight. Measure the length of some of your favourite 
necklaces you already own. This will give you a good indication of what length 
you prefer. Opera necklaces which are over 30" are terrific. They can be double 
wrapped, knotted, or whatever else your imagination comes up with. When choosing 
colored necklaces make sure its a color that compliments your skin tone. It may 
match your outfit fabulously but if it doesn't match or compliment your skin 
tone your look could be lost. <br /><br />When purchasing bracelets you'll need to 
decide where you're going to wear them, and how noticeable you want them to be. 
The availability of size and shape is endless - you can go from large bangle 
bracelets to dainy gem bracelets. If it is a slip on bracelet be sure that it 
will fit over your hand. Make certain to measure your wrist as the fit of a 
bracelet is very important. To large and it will look sloppy and may even slide 
off. Too small can constrict your wrist movement. When purchasing earrings - the 
shapes and styles are endless - from dangles to chandeliers to hoops to studs to 
buttons. From enamel to beads to gems to metal to wood. <br /><br />Size of the 
earrings is very important to the statement your making. The larger the earring 
the more noticeable and the more incorporated they become into your total look. 
Large earrings aren't for everyone - depending on your face size and shape they 
may actually detract rather than attract. Experiment and find what looks best on 
you. <br /><br />Your jewelry choices are endless - no matter what your tastes, your 
likes, your dislikes. You'll be able to complete your look just the way you want 
it with little effort. So be sure to make your fashion statement!  ]]>
        
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</entry>

<entry>
    <title>Make Your Fashion Statement With Your Earrings</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.teboer.com/2009/12/make-your-fashion-statement-with-your-earrings.html" />
    <id>tag:www.teboer.com,2009://1.5</id>

    <published>2009-11-30T16:15:53Z</published>
    <updated>2009-11-30T16:16:11Z</updated>

    <summary>Earrings are an important part of every woman&apos;s wardrobe, whether we are headed for a day at the beach, to the office, or to a wedding. Your earrings give a subtle hint about your personality. You can change the entire...</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Teboer</name>
        
    </author>
    
    <category term="earrings" label="Earrings" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" />
    
    <content type="html" xml:lang="en" xml:base="http://www.teboer.com/">
        <![CDATA[Earrings are an important part of every woman's wardrobe, whether we are headed 
for a day at the beach, to the office, or to a wedding. Your earrings give a 
subtle hint about your personality. You can change the entire look and feel of 
your wardrobe by adding the right earrings. You can bring out your softer 
feminine side, the sexy goddess, or present simple charm, sophistication, or 
elegance. For both men and women, today earrings are a definite fashion 
statement. <br /><br />Earrings have been a part of human culture since 3000 BC. In 
past times, earrings actually established your position in society, because only 
royalty and very wealthy were able to afford expensive jewelry. Fine jewelry was 
worn by only the wealthy. The rest of the population also wore earrings to 
decorate their body, but they were replicas of high society jewelry. 
<br /><br />There are many styles of earrings. There are quite literally thousands 
of choices. There is an earring style for every personality. Fine jewelry 
remains popular with precious stones such as sapphire and emeralds. Semi 
precious stones are also very popular. But even more popular are the costume 
jewelry earrings. These are affordable, look great, and are great for staying 
trendy and in style. <br /><br />From dangles, to chandeliers, to droplets, to 
hoops, to studs. The choices and styles are never ending. If you don't have 
pierced ears, no worries! These days there is a terrific selection or clip on 
earrings available. You can be dazzling, subtle, glamorous, sexy. You can be 
highly refined, professional, high classed, or fun and funky, and trendy! 
<br /><br />You can never have enough earrings. Your earrings can add the finishing 
touches your outfit. Change your earrings and you can change the entire 
appearance of your look. Think about that little black dress you own. Add a pair 
of sapphire studs and you'll be highly refined. Add a pair of large chandelier 
rhinestones and you'll be Hollywood glamour. Add a pair of wood dangles, and a 
pair of flip flops and you'll look fun and funky. Add a pair of red button 
earrings with a red bead necklace and you'll be "so sexy."<br /><br />It's amazing 
what a pair of earrings can do to your look! So keep a good selection of 
earrings on hand to meet all your fashion needs. Earrings are the most important 
wardrobe accessory you can own. You'll get great value from your earrings. 
Choose earrings that meet your life style, your personality, and your tastes. 
There is no point in buying a pair of trendy earrings that you'll never wear 
because they don't feel like "you." <br /><br />Earrings also make a great gift as 
they can be very personalized. Choose a style to meet their personality. From 
gemstones to beads, you can spend a little or you can spend a lot. The gift 
recipient will be thrilled that you were so thoughtful as to buy such a personal 
gift.<br /><br />Use your earrings to make a lasting impression, from the board room 
to the beach. Be sure people remember who you are. It's important to always Make 
Your Fashion Statement! ]]>
        
    </content>
</entry>

<entry>
    <title>Wedding Jewelry Trends</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.teboer.com/2009/12/wedding-jewelry-trends.html" />
    <id>tag:www.teboer.com,2009://1.4</id>

    <published>2009-11-30T16:12:38Z</published>
    <updated>2009-11-30T16:15:04Z</updated>

    <summary>Today&apos;s wedding jewelry has left the old traditional standbys behind. Today&apos;s wedding jewelry covers many styles and trends. Weddings are being used by bridal party members, and family to be creatively adorned with their favourite jewelry. Even the brides jewelry...</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Teboer</name>
        
    </author>
    
    <category term="jewelry" label="Jewelry" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" />
    <category term="weddingjewelry" label="Wedding Jewelry" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" />
    
    <content type="html" xml:lang="en" xml:base="http://www.teboer.com/">
        <![CDATA[Today's wedding jewelry has left the old traditional standbys behind. Today's 
wedding jewelry covers many styles and trends. Weddings are being used by bridal 
party members, and family to be creatively adorned with their favourite jewelry. 
Even the brides jewelry has heated up a bit from the traditional pearls. This 
season is seeing brides choosing rhinestones, colored faux pearls, crystals, and 
a host of other jewelry types. <br /><br />Tradition would have wedding jewelry 
designed to compliment the whites of a traditional wedding. Today wedding 
jewelry is being used to enhance to enhance a wedding theme, or to carefully 
match color pallettes on the brides gown. Today brides often change attire 
between the wedding and the reception, requiring two sets of jewelry for her 
wedding day. It's not uncommon to see bride and bridesmaids wearing contrasting 
colored jewelry, or for beach wedding brides and bridesmaids to be seen wearing 
fabulous and funky beach jewelry. Even traditional weddings are seeing a more 
modern traditional style in jewelry.<br /><br />This season the following trends are 
very popular for wedding jewelry:<br /><br />Chandelier Earrings - These long 
dramatic dangle earrings make dramatic wedding earrings adorned with crystals, 
rhinestones, or pearls. <br /><br />Chandelier Necklaces - have been transformed 
into elegance and are also make a very dramatic statement for halter style 
dresses.<br /><br />The romantic styles of the 1920s, '30s, and '40s from are great 
for an elegant wedding. Add sparkling faceted stones and rhinestones, or vintage 
glass beads. <br /><br />Art Deco styles are also very popular this season. Bold can 
look very good with the right gown.<br /><br />The trendy multi-layer necklaces are 
very popular this season. <br /><br />Dangling layers of crystal beads, pearls, and 
moonstone are very popular. <br /><br />This season pearls of all shapes, sizes, and 
colors are a big hit. Non traditional dyed colors have made it to the top of the 
fashion statement. We are seeing wonderful shades from lavender to pink to 
charcoal silver. <br /><br />Traditional pearls are always popular. Traditional 
pearls don't need to be cultured, you can buy high quality imitation pearls for 
a fraction of the price. Swarvoski makes a terrific crystal pearl. <br /><br />Hair 
Jewelry add a very feminine touch to the bride and they are also perfect for the 
bridesmaids. Jewelry combs and beaded hair pins can add a more subtle look. 
Rhinestones, crystals, pearls are all making a full time appearance in hair 
jewelry.<br /><br />A tiara can add the finishing touches to a brides. Tiaras are 
often made from wire and adored with beads, crystals, or rhinestones. 
<br /><br />With all the watch fashions available today, you can truly use your 
watch as a jewelry accessory. Go from feminine to glitter, or match your color 
theme. Watches are available in all sizes, styles, and shapes for very 
affordable pricing.<br /><br />This season leaves your creativity wide open. Jewelry 
styles can go from subtle to glitter. From white to bold color. Open up your 
imagination for the possibilites that await you! Make your fashion statement!  ]]>
        
    </content>
</entry>

<entry>
    <title>Earrings Make A Fashion Statement</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.teboer.com/2009/12/earrings-make-a-fashion-statement.html" />
    <id>tag:www.teboer.com,2009://1.3</id>

    <published>2009-11-30T16:08:11Z</published>
    <updated>2009-11-30T16:11:59Z</updated>

    <summary>Earrings are an important part of every woman&apos;s wardrobe, whether we are headed for a day at the beach, to the office, or to a wedding. Your earrings give a subtle hint about your personality. You can change the entire...</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Teboer</name>
        
    </author>
    
        <category term="Birthstone jewelry" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" />
    
    <category term="beads" label="beads" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" />
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    <content type="html" xml:lang="en" xml:base="http://www.teboer.com/">
        <![CDATA[<div class="article_text cm_filter">Earrings are an important part of every 
woman's wardrobe, whether we are headed for a day at the beach, to the office, 
or to a wedding. Your earrings give a subtle hint about your personality. You 
can change the entire look and feel of your wardrobe by adding the right 
earrings. You can bring out your softer feminine side, the sexy goddess, or 
present simple charm, sophistication, or elegance. For both men and women, today 
earrings are a definite fashion statement. Earrings have been a part of human 
culture since 3000 BC. In past times, earrings actually established your 
position in society, because only royalty and very wealthy were able to afford 
expensive jewelry. Fine jewelry was worn by only the wealthy. The rest of the 
population also wore earrings to decorate their body, but they were replicas of 
high society jewelry. There are many styles of earrings. There are quite 
literally thousands of choices. There is an earring style for every personality. 
Fine jewelry remains popular with precious stones such as sapphire and emeralds. 
Semi precious stones are also very popular. But even more popular are the 
costume jewelry earrings. These are affordable, look great, and are great for 
staying trendy and in style. From dangles, to chandeliers, to droplets, to 
hoops, to studs. The choices and styles are never ending. If you don't have 
pierced ears, no worries! These days there is a terrific selection or clip on 
earrings available. You can be dazzling, subtle, glamorous, sexy. You can be 
highly refined, professional, high classed, or fun and funky, and trendy! You 
can never have enough earrings. Your earrings can add the finishing touches your 
outfit. Change your earrings and you can change the entire appearance of your 
look. Think about that little black dress you own. Add a pair of sapphire studs 
and you'll be highly refined. Add a pair of large chandelier rhinestones and 
you'll be Hollywood glamour. Add a pair of wood dangles, and a pair of flip 
flops and you'll look fun and funky. Add a pair of red button earrings with a 
red bead necklace and you'll be "so sexy." It's amazing what a pair of earrings 
can do to your look! So keep a good selection of earrings on hand to meet all 
your fashion needs. Earrings are the most important wardrobe accessory you can 
own. You'll get great value from your earrings. Choose earrings that meet your 
life style, your personality, and your tastes. There is no point in buying a 
pair of trendy earrings that you'll never wear because they don't feel like 
"you." Earrings also make a great gift as they can be very personalized. Choose 
a style to meet their personality. From gemstones to beads, you can spend a 
little or you can spend a lot. The gift recipient will be thrilled that you were 
so thoughtful as to buy such a personal gift. Use your earrings to make a 
lasting impression, from the board room to the beach. Be sure people remember 
who you are. It's important to always Make Your Fashion Statement! </div> ]]>
        
    </content>
</entry>

<entry>
    <title>gemstone beads-A Sign of the Times</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.teboer.com/2009/11/gemstone-beads-a-sign-of-the-times.html" />
    <id>tag:www.teboer.com,2009://1.2</id>

    <published>2009-11-30T06:03:31Z</published>
    <updated>2009-11-30T06:09:08Z</updated>

    <summary>When you hear the word &quot;beads,&quot; do you immediately think of jewelry? Or do you think of Rosary beads or some other non-jewelry use of beads--beaded dresses, headbands, belts? Perhaps you think of a country and western outfit, a studded,...</summary>
    <author>
        <name>Teboer</name>
        
    </author>
    
        <category term="Gemstone beads" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category" />
    
    <category term="gemstonebeadsbeads" label="gemstone beads beads" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" />
    
    <content type="html" xml:lang="en" xml:base="http://www.teboer.com/">
        <![CDATA[When you hear the word "beads," do you immediately think of jewelry? Or
do you think of Rosary beads or some other non-jewelry use of
beads--beaded dresses, headbands, belts? Perhaps you think of a country
and western outfit, a studded, head-to-toe piece of jewelry.<br /><br />The
first thought that enters your mind when you hear the word "beads" may
date you and give away your age faster than physical attributes. If
you're a product of the 50's, your mind may wander to pop beads, those
plastic pull apart, pop together baubles that have risen in value from
pennies to $20, $30 or more. If you're a product of the 60's, you may
think of "love beads," which complemented the long-haired, unkempt
look, or your mind may wander to the long strands of beads that once
adorned inside doorways in Haight Ashbury with sounds of The Mamas and
the Papas blaring in the background. Thanks to television, it's
difficult to forget the beaded belts of the 70s.<br /><br />From Ancient Trade to Modern Computer Applications<br /><br />Beads
predate the mid-20th century by eons. Remember the abacus? Of course,
you can't actually remember back 2000 years unless you possess powers
unknown to this author, but you can remember learning about the abacus
in school. In Europe, Venetian glass beads and German metal beads
served as currency in trade as early as the 16th century. Beads also
played a central role in Native American jewelry.<br /><br />Bohemia (aptly
named) was the center of the European bead trade from as far back as
the Middle Ages. Through the twists and turns of history, bead making
moved to Bavaria and now, has once again found its home in the Chezk
Republic, in the Bohemia area, home of Swarovski Austrian crystals.<br /><br />In
1990, Native American traditional beadwork intersected with computer
sciences. Several college campuses introduced a pilot program in which
beadwork shaped the foundation for courses AutoCad and other design
program courses for Native American students. The popularity and
applicability of these courses continues today.<br /><br />Modern Beads<br /><br />Now
that we've strolled down memory lane and taken a quick look at vintage
beads, beads no longer in production, where do beads fit into today's
jewelry scene? They're everywhere you look from casual chokers and
necklaces to fine Swarovski Austrian crystal designs. <br /><br />Think
beyond a single strand of beads. Start by thinking of a single strand
of beads from which a pendant dangles. From there, think pins--yes,
pins adorned with beads, beaded bracelets, barrettes, earrings, etc. In
fact, think beyond jewelry to purses and other accessories. If you look
closely at your surroundings, you'll find beads everywhere.<br /><br />The Many Faces of Beads<br /><br />Another
thing that you might rethink is the composition and shape of beads.
Today's beads come in a myriad of shapes and materials, with Austrian
crystal topping the list. Today's look du jour of transparent,
translucent and iridescent beads don the bodies of the rich and famous
along with everyday mortals. Venetian glass beads often encapsulate
swirls within the beads for a unique, timeless quality. <br /><br />The
latest in fashion trends includes little beaded silk purses. While you
wouldn't want to cover yourself in head-to-toe beads unless you're
auditioning for a singing gig in Nashville, a silk beaded purse with a
complementary beaded necklace turns an ordinary evening outfit into a
walking work of art. <br /><br />Open your eyes and look for one-of-a-kind, handmade beaded jewelry. It's everywhere, and it's calling your name. ]]>
        
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