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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.…

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…

Blue Jade

11 mayo 20229 mayo 2022 Made by Me Joyería

Blue Jade is a symbol of purity and wisdom. This stone is one of the most precious in eastern cultures as they believe that it will bring prosperity, good behaviour, justice, humility, charity, courage and much love to the family. The word jade comes from Spanish. This stone is used to treat the lower abdomen or «ijada». The French took the word and derived it as jade, and it has survived to this day. This rock is ornamental and has been appreciated, valued, used and revered by various cultures since…

Cacoxenite

4 abril 20229 abril 2022 Made by Me Joyería

Cacoxen or Cacoxenite is a phosphate that is yellow to brownish-yellow, reddish-orange, golden, dark orange or green. It is a secondary mineral found in oxidized areas of phosphate magnetite deposits, in phosphorus-enriched pegmatites, as well as more rarely in iron-rich sediments and soils. It often has an excessive abundance of aluminium as an impurity.

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…

We launched HUELLA, elements that go through life

20 julio 20219 abril 2022 Made by Me Joyería

We launched Huella, elements that go through life. After a long design process, we present a collection inspired by the imprint left on us by the elements that pass through our lives. Some of them are good, others are bad, but all of them are what make us who we are. Completely made of Sterling Silver and with an old silver effect thanks to the patina. It is manufactured in an artisanal way in our workshop, by hand, by our jeweler. Soon we will be presenting each and every one…

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.…