sruthi hasan

Earrings are jewelry

Earrings are jewelry attached to the ear through a piercing in the earlobe or some other external part of the ear (except in the case of clip earrings, which clip onto the lobe). Earrings are worn by both sexes. In western cultures, earrings have traditionally been worn primarily by women, although in recent decades, ear piercing has also become popular among men in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa[citation needed].

Common locations for piercings, other than the earlobe, include the rook, tragus, and across the helix (see image at right)[citation needed]. The simple term "ear piercing" usually refers to an earlobe piercing, whereas piercings in the upper part of the external ear are often referred to as "cartilage piercings". Cartilage piercings are more complex to perform than earlobe piercings and take longer to heal[citation needed].

Earring components may be made of any number of materials, including metal, plastic, glass, precious stones, beads, wood, and other materials. Designs range from small loops and studs to large plates and dangling items. The size is ultimately limited by the physical capacity of the earlobe to hold the earring without tearing. However, heavy earrings worn over extended periods of time may lead to stretching of the earlobe and the piercing

Taapsi

Earring Stands: Keeping Your Earrings in Pairs

When you have so many pairs of earrings that you can not keep them all straight and together, you need an earring stand. A stand for your earrings will keep the pairs together, and help you organize them in what ever fashion you would like. You will find that you can organize your stud earrings together, hoop earrings together, and even your dangle earrings all together.

While some women will just use a jewelry box for their many pairs of earrings, there are some that find they get more use and organization from an earring stand. You will find that these can come in shape of a stand, and will stand freely on their own. Or an stand can even be a flat box with many compartments for you to separate your earrings in. This type of stand is great if you have jewelry sets. You can put the necklaces that you have to match any pairs of earrings in the same little compartment with the earrings, so that you can keep your sets together. You can do the same with sets that you have bracelets and rings to match as well.

Trisha

                                 Engagement Ring that Suits Your Fiancee Style

One of the toughest times of your life is to pop that big question, with knees bent and your hand outstretched with a ring. And that whispered ‘yes’ makes all the trouble taken to choose the perfect engagement ring for her so worth it. Some men devise unique and surprising ways to propose to their lady and a beautiful ring is at the heart of that plan. These days, couples even choose their engagement rings together after they make the big decision to tie the knot. Whatever may be your approach, you’ll need a few basic tips that ease up your hunt for a perfect ring.



Engagement rings are exchanged as tokens of love, and this tradition dates back to the ancient times. With time, the style of these engagement rings has changed. These days engagement rings are available in more stylish and persuasive designs, all thanks to the diamonds embedded in them. A diamond engagement ring adorns a woman in a subtle and special way, but you need to take great care while picking one out. Surprise your lady by proposing to her in unique ways with an engagement ring.  When it comes to uniqueness, precious and eternal diamonds in an engagement ring adds subtle charm to the personality of a woman that she’s always longed for. A vast range of styles and designs of engagement rings will certainly give you an idea about bringing a ring that is sure to light her face in excitement. You can also opt for engagement rings that are quite traditional in style and still in fashion. The five C’s of diamonds – cut, colour, clarity, carat and certificate – need to be analysed well to find the right diamond for her perfect ring. Also, do your homework about the choices and preferences of your lady for that is the only way you will delight her with this diamond ring.

Sony Charishta

                                    Diamond Engagement Rings: The Best Glitterati

Marriages are made in heaven and celebrated on earth or at least it is believed to be that way. However, what preludes the main event is the occasion that seals the fate of both the bride and the bridegroom, which is known as the engagement. What better emblem can there be than diamond engagement rings to mark this occasion.


Surprising Variety:
There are various types of diamonds that can suit the budgets and palettes of the users. Basically, one can choose from black diamond engagement rings, white diamond engagement rings, vintage diamond rings, antique diamond rings and a lot many others to suit your requirements. It does take a connoisseur to differentiate a real diamond from the artificial ones. True diamonds represent genuineness that artificial cuts cannot replace either for shine or for the grandeur.
Black diamonds are natural diamonds too. They appear black due to some content of graphite that gets into them at the time of mining. They can also be ingrained due to a form of process of irradiation and heat. In such a case the 4 C’s of Cut, Clarity, Carat weight and Color that normally apply to judging any diamond do not apply.

Nisha Agarwal

                                                    Denim trousers for sailors

Denim trousers were made in Chieri, a town near Turin in Italy, during the Renaissance and were popularized in the 19th century. These trousers were sold through the harbor of Genoa, which was the capital of the independent Republic of Genoa which was long an important naval and trading power. The Genoese Navy required all-purpose trousers for its sailors that could be worn while swabbing the deck and the denim material met this need. These trousers were laundered by dragging them in nets behind the ship, and the sea water and sun would gradually bleach them to white.

Jeans (at the time known as "dungarees"), along with light-blue stenciled "cambric" shirts, became part of the official working uniform of the United States Navy in the first part of the 20th Century. A working uniform was selected to protect traditional uniforms from becoming soiled or torn in the ship's rugged working environment, leaving them for ceremonial occasions. They were first issued in 1901, and were originally straight-legged but by the mid-20th century the trousers became Boot-cut style to permit ventilation in the ship's hotter working environments and to ensure sailors could shed their dungarees if they fell overboard or had to abandon ship.

manjari

                                                                   Riveted jeans

Dry goods merchant Levi Strauss was selling blue jeans under the "Levi's" brand to the mining communities of California in the 1850s. One of Strauss' customers was Jacob Davis, a tailor who frequently purchased bolts of cloth from the Levi Strauss & Co. wholesale house. After one of Davis' customers kept buying cloth to reinforce torn pants, he had an idea to use copper rivets to reinforce the points of strain, such as on the pocket corners and at the top of the button fly. Davis did not have the required money to purchase a patent, so he wrote to Strauss suggesting that they both go into business together. After Strauss accepted Davis's offer, the two men received

Karthika

                                                FATHER OF MODERN BLUE JEANS

The history of blue jeans took a major turn when Levi Strauss together with a Nevada tailor created a major innovation and patented the putting of rivets at stress points to meet the market’s demand for tougher work clothes during the California gold rush. He chose the stronger denim fabric and cotton duck, and branded it under his own name. Duck fabric was later phased out as denim was more comfortable especially after a few washes

jyothi

                                                               The cost of jeans

In 1885, jeans could be bought in the US for $1.50 (approximately $95 in 2010).[1] Today, an equivalent pair of jeans can be purchased for around $30 to $50, but designer brand pairs can cost much more.[2] On the other hand, many brands of jeans are currently available for much less. In the United States, there is a robust resale market for used jeans, and the prices obtained for these pre-owned jeans vary tremendously. As the price of cotton rises, the cost of blue jeans is expected to rise, as well.

anushka

 


                                                           ORIGIN OF JEANS

The history of blue jeans may have date as far back as the 16th century.

It is thought that the word “jeans” came from the Italian word “Genoese”, the name for Italian sailors of Genoa who wore garments made from a blue fabric made of cotton and wool / linen blend. This was later imported into England about 4 centuries ago.

Quite a number of sources also believe that the word jeans may have derived from the French phase “Serge de Nimes.” “Serge” is a kind of wool / silk mix fabric from the French town of Nimes. The fabric may have found its way to England, as by the 19th century England had a local version of hard and sturdy fabric worn for heavy labor.

By the late 19th century, American weavers used the more readily available cotton fibers as it is strong and suitable for heavy usage.