There are different types of precious metals that are used to make fine jewelry. Jewelry is made out of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. Most people have a preference with gold or white when it comes to the color of metal they want in their jewelry.
Gold has a long history and has been used for thousands of years for ornamental decorations and jewelry. 18K and 14K gold make up a majority of engagement rings. The capital letter K stands for karat and is how the amount of pure gold is measured in a ring. 18K gold consists of 75%…
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Who are the Miao?
Do you think it’s possible to wear 30 pounds of pure silver jewelry from head to foot? Well, the Miao are a a people who love to show off their silver ornaments that would be striking to any foreign visitor! Being a minority group in the mountainous areas of south and southwestern China, the Miao think the glistening silver is a symbol of light that can bring hope and prosperous future. There are so many different kinds of Miao silver ornaments, here are just a few:
Silver headdresses
Miao silver headdresses…
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