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All about pearls

15 diciembre 202226 agosto 2022 Made by Me Joyería

All about pearls. The pearls are born from the Mother Oysters, with an iridescent lustre and a soft inner shine. The different types of Mother Oysters, their development zones and the types of cultivation are the keys to understand the great diversity of pearls we have. Pearl Types Freshwater Cultured Pearl They are grown in Japan, China, and the United States. It is obtained from freshwater molluscs that can produce four or more pearls simultaneously, of different colours and shapes. They require a cultivation time between 3 and 8 years.…

Take care of your jewellery so that they are like the first day

17 noviembre 202227 agosto 2022 Made by Me Joyería

Do you know how to take care of your jewellery? Having a jewel does not mean using it in any way. There is a proper way to wear and store them. Of course, if we do not take special care, over time the pieces will wear out and we will have to go to a professional jeweller to restore their initial appearance. We even run the risk of the jewels occupying that corner of the jewellery box until they are completely forgotten. So, this doesn’t happen, here I give you some tips to know how to care for your jewellery in a very…

How to choose the perfect ring for you?

13 octubre 202226 agosto 2022 Made by Me Joyería

Hand shape Each person has different hands. Both the sex you have and the age, influence the type of ring that best suits your hand. But also, the size of the fingers and the hand is important. Small hands: If you have small hands, use rings that are equally small. If you use thin rings, these will highlight your joints so it is better to opt for rings that are large. Large hands: If you have large hands, use large rings. These make the hands and rings more provided. Geometric…

How to choose the right earring?

15 septiembre 202226 agosto 2022 Made by Me Joyería

How to choose the right earring? There is an infinite variety of earrings, but not all of them favour us, so it is appropriate to look for earrings that are suitable for our face type. In addition, the earrings that we are going to wear must go according to the occasion, and with the look that they accompany and your personal preferences. Oval: it is the most versatile face shape, also for earrings. Although any type and style of earring favours you, the rounds are the least recommended, including the…

Tips for choosing children’s jewelry

5 marzo 202219 agosto 2022 Made by Me Joyería

When choosing jewelry for a baby or a child, there are several things to keep in mind depending on their age. You may think that children and jewelry are not a good combination. You’re right. Children are carefree by nature, and are not especially responsible when handling delicate objects such as jewelry. But children love to dress up and disguise themselves, reaching an age when they take an interest in jewelry. It is not advisable for babies to wear certain types of jewelry for several reasons: The use of chains…

Learn to choose your ideal style of ring

27 agosto 202121 agosto 2022 Made by Me Joyería

It is important to choose each element of a ring well when buying it, learn to choose your ideal type of ring. Among those elements we have the style of the ring, the metallic part of the ring, not the stones that it can carry. Here’s a style guide to learn to choose your ideal type of ring or the one that best suits the person who is going to wear it. The ring styles: With sole stone: Prong: The classic option, the diamond is held in place by a…

How to choose the perfect necklace for each look?

13 agosto 202123 agosto 2022 Made by Me Joyería

How to choose the perfect necklace for each look? Our look must be completed with jewellery correctly for every occasion and necklaces or pendants are no exception. Each type of neckline is paired with its appropriate necklace or pendant. Neckline with sleeves Shirt: For shirts and dresses with this type of neckline, accessories that fit the neck with small pendants or complicated necklaces under the neck of the garment will be fine. The second option can only be used when the blouse does not have a special decoration in the…

What are the differences between a jewel and costume jewellery?

29 julio 202122 agosto 2022 Made by Me Joyería

What are the differences between a jewel and costume jewellery? The main difference between jewellery and costume jewellery is in its composition. The jewellery is made from noble metals, such as gold, silver, or platinum, and precious stones, such as rubies, emeralds, sapphires, and diamonds. Experience as a jeweller and specific tools are needed to make a jewel. Costume jewellery has a similar manufacturing process, but is made from non-noble metals as the base, such as brass and bronze. Subsequently, they receive a noble metal bath making the piece plated.…

How to choose the size of your bracelet?

15 julio 202123 agosto 2022 Made by Me Joyería

How do I choose the size of my bracelet? To know what size, we have to choose when buying a bracelet, we must measure our wrist. In this guide you can see which is the size of your bracelet according to the size of your wrist. How to measure your wrist? Measure the diameter of your wrist with a meter of seam, always around it. Be sure to take the measurement in centimetres. Measurement table With the following table you will be able to know which bracelet size corresponds to…

Discover your ring size

2 julio 202123 agosto 2022 Made by Me Joyería

Discover your ring size. Many times, it is difficult to guess the size of the ring, even after having tried it on. There are factors that make our fingers swell or deflate and that affects comfort when wearing rings. To make the choice of size easier when we cannot try on the rings before buying them, we have made a size guide. To find out which size fits your finger best, choose a ring that you think fits you well and measure its interior with a ruler as indicated below.…