What is buttercream icing and should you consider it for your wedding cake?

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Buttercream is a type of frosting or icing with a butter basis that is frequently used as a coating, layering, or decorative cream on cakes and cupcakes. Traditional buttercream is sweet and fluffy and made with Creamed butter and confectioners’ sugar. Other common ingredients include milk (to produce perfect texture) and vanilla … Read more

Learn about the Gemstone Rose Quartz and its use in Jewelry

Rose quarts Crystal

History Rose quartz is one of the most popular and known crystals. It is a pink kind of quartz. It is also referred to as hyaline quartz. It is translucent, transparent, and lustrous, and it is a light shade of pink. Rose quartz symbolizes compassion and love.  The Greek word “hyalos,” which … Read more

Learn about the Gemstone Jasper and its use in Jewelry

Learn about the Gemstone Jasper and its use in Jewelry

History Jasper is one of the chalcedony varieties  of (cryptocrystalline quartz). It can typically be any hue, including brown, red, grey, orange, and the uncommon color, blue. It is a kind of silica known as cryptocrystalline. Jasper is a smooth-surfaced stone that splits easily and is used as jewelry or a gemstone. … Read more

What was Queen Elizabeth II Favorite Jewelry?

United Kingdom monarchy

Pieces of jewelry are lovable accessories that complement a person’s attire and overall appeal. It does not exempt the late Queen Elizabeth II from loving jewelry. From tiaras to necklaces, the Queen is known for having the grandest jewelry in the United Kingdom. But before going through her favorite jewelry, here is … Read more

Guide to wearing brooches

Pearl and diamond brooch in the shape of a butterfly isolated on a dark purple silk background

A brooch is an ornamental jewelry item intended to be attached to garments. They come in different shapes, sizes, and styles. Brooches make clothes more appealing and cuter. Origin of brooches In the Middle Ages, brooches were referred to as fibula. They were first crafted in the Bronze Age (a historical period … Read more

What are rhinestones?

Set of isolated multi-colored rhinestones, precious stones

Rhinestones could pass for diamonds, especially when added to a piece of jewelry. Besides being added as a design or material used in jewelry, they are also shiny designs added to brooches, pendants, hair crowns, wardrobes, and costumes, and can even be applied to the face along with a very flashy and … Read more

Tips for making your own jewelry

Old and broken jewelry and on Euro banknotes on dark background. Sell gold for money concept.

Making your own jewelry means making the design you have in mind and achieving the style you want your jewelry to look like. Most people are unaware that they can make their own jewelry with just a few pieces of material and some knowledge of jewelry-making fundamentals. This article will help you … Read more

Learn about the Gemstone Turquoise and its use in Jewelry

Turquoise Stones

Turquoise is the birthstone for December and the zodiac sign Sagittarius. Turquoise is called “mefkat” in Egypt, which means “joy” and “delight.” It is considered one of the world’s most ancient gems.  History Egyptian tombs are the primary evidence for the existence of turquoise jewelry dating back to 3000 BCE. The tomb … Read more

Learn about the Gemstone Topaz and its use in jewelry

November birthstone, topaz with shorl, isolated on white background

The gemstone topaz is the birthstone of November. Topaz is formed from magma deposits, which are chemically made up of aluminum, fluoride, and silicone. Its appearance and properties make it such a unique crystal. History Topaz is believed to have originated from the Greek name Topazios, the name of a small island … Read more

Learn about the Gemstone Onyx and its use in Jewelry

Onyx is also known as veined agate (agate is also a variety of a rock-forming mineral almost similar to onyx) and a variety of a rock-forming mineral called chalcedony. The origin of the word comes from the Latin word of the same spelling, which means “claw” or “fingernail.” White bands and flesh-colored … Read more