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Rhodium Cufflinks

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Rhodium is a precious material which gathers the properties of intense and durable metals with a neutral but yet stylish color gray. Because of the fact that rhodium takes on the properties of so many objects it was consider one of the most precious metals by the Egyptians with thought rhodium was even more precious than gold itself.

Those who use silver, gray and rhodium are regarded as very intelligent, stylish and knowledgeable people and because rhodium cannot be corroded those who use rhodium are said to have a very strong character which cannot be corroded. Because rhodium is a shiny and slick metal which takes on the properties of the color gray it can be thought of as the perfect neutral which produces a feeling of expectation and calm at the same time.

Rhodium is also used a lot by those who pursue the latest fashion trends and it is heavily used in fashion as well as in urban styles

Interesting facts about rhodium, silver and the color gray:

• Rhodium just like silver process similar qualities too gold except that silver and rhodium are able to reach an unparalleled brilliant polish, this is one of the reasons why the Egyptians had high regards for this metal.
• Throughout the ages the color gray was not to have magical powers which promoted healing and worded off against evil spirits, some people still believe the color gray and metals such a silver have special powers.
• Rhodium is unlike any other metal, it does not produce an oxide, even when this material is heated it will not retain oxygen which is the cause many other metals decay. This is the specific property that is a linked to the strength of character of people who use rhodium in order to decorate their persona.

• Because of its strength and reflective beauty most jewels are rhodium flashed but, not only does rhodium enhance the natural beauty of certain metals but it can also protect them from decaying and getting ugly scratches.

   

Great Examples of rhodium cufflinks are:

	Laser Carved Silver Cuff Links: these are extremely stylish cuff links which best describe New York fashion and are certain to be the favorite of those who want to project an intelligent and style filled persona.
	Gear Shifter Silver Cuff Links: if you want to project your sense of style and daring fashion there’s no better way to do so than by using the gear shifter cuff links, they are perfectly polished and project youth and strength.
	Silver Love Knot Cuff Links: if you want to project how unique you are without attracting too much attention to yourself then these are the perfect cuff links for you, with their intertwined silver threads and exquisite polish finish their sure to leave an excellent impression.
	Four Ace Playing Cards Cuff Links: those who want to project their luck and sense of uniqueness will find that the four ace cuff links are perfect for them, especially in a night out with friends.

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Onyx Cufflinks

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

Onyx is a precious material which shares the characteristic of dark colors such as black and yet it is stylish enough to be compared with the shining beauty of silver. Because of the fact that onyx shares characteristics from the color black onyx is regarded as a very elegant color, those who use onyx are said to have a very strong character and be very authoritative.

Those wear the color onyx and items that have the shine this material has project a very elegant image and because onyx is quite dark it can also make the person look very elegant and sophisticated. Those who wear the color onyx are also set to project a mysterious aura which makes other people wonder about our personality and this reaction is said to trigger new relationships.

Onyx as well as the color black are heavily used in New York fashion as well as in urban styles, dark colors such as black are highly regarded in many fashions spheres.

Interesting facts about onyx and the color black:

• Onyx was known to Greek and Romans but the word itself is derived from the Assyrian word which means ring.
• Onyx is such a rare and precious material that when the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library at Yale university planned to coat such book with green onyx they have to change the material to marble simply because there wasn’t enough green onyx in the world.
• In folk religion onyx is used for the target of psychic attacks, especially those that are sexual in nature.
• In Chinese culture that dark color of onyx and black are associated with north, water and winter.
• In martial arts that color black is thought to be the result of the combination of all colors, this also represents the perfect union of mind and body and eight true sense of achievement and wisdom.

Great examples of Onyx Cuff Links:

	Circular Striped Onyx and MOP Cuff Links: in these cufflinks you can see the perfect example of New York glam, these cuff links are perfectly polished and feature a beautiful onyx stone that makes the perfect balance with all the polish silver that surrounds it.
	Onyx Stone and MOP Square Cuff Links: if you are looking for elegance and precision than these beautifully crafted cufflinks are definitely for you, they feature a square pattern that is inspired from New York fashion and promotes focus as well as concentration.
	Onyx and Mother of Pearl Mosaic Cuff Links: if we are to define these cufflinks then exquisite is the word that comes closer to represent the true beauty shown in the intriguing pattern of these cuff links, their shape is circular and yet the inner design is square, this is a contrast that creates perfect balance.
	Chekered Board Agate Cuff Links: if you love the game of chess and checkers then you are probably a very intelligent person, you can project your gifts through these beautifully crafted cufflinks that highly resemble the boards used in these games.

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Mother of Pearl Cufflinks

Friday, August 14th, 2009

A rare material which is often used in high end jewelry and one of kind decorative artifacts is referred to as mother of pearl. Yet another name mother of pearl is known as is nacre which describes the same strong and resilient material. Nacre is an organic composite material that is produced by some mollusks and is formed of hexagonal platelets of calcium carbonate crystals and bonded by elastic biopolymers which increases the toughness of the material at multiple lengths and sizes enormously.

Nacre has been used in fashion accessories for hundreds of years because of the many properties that make it attractive to the human eye. Quite recently urban and New York fashion have adopted the use of mother of pearl in cuff links in order to give them a glossy and stylishly finish; those who wear accessories made of mother of pearl are considered to be individuals are very in touch with a true sense of fashion and have a strong character.

Interesting facts about the Mother of Pearl stone:

• Because of the amazing brickwork found in mother of pearl, the longer the cuts are the stronger the material becomes. This is a very interesting property found in nacre which can only be reassembled by materials such as silicon.
• Mother of pearl has some of the properties of silver but because of its iridescence it can take and properties from many different colors. The thickness of the platelets of calcium carbonate crystals results in constructive and destructive interference of light rays at different visible angles.
• Some mollusks secrete nacre which is deposited on their inner shell in order to defend against parasites and other damaging agents by covering them in layers of nacre, this slow process which takes place over mother of pearl ends up creating a pearl. Objects which are coated or created with nacre loan are in fact made with the material pearls are made of.
• Many people believe that mother of pearl forms when a grain of sand enters the mollusk’s shell but the fact of the matter is that mother of pearl doesn’t form unless a parasite or food particle gets trapped in the shell or if the mollusk is injured in any way.
• Mother of pearl is an extremely precious material because it cannot be harvested at accelerated speeds, mollusk’s that grow mother of pearl at hot temperatures tend to form this layer a lot faster than those that live in places with colder temperatures but the result is a duller and less lustrous mother of pearl.

Great Examples of Mother of Pearl Cufflinks are:

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