Spring is a season of freshness, and after long months of winter, it’s also a season many eagerly anticipate. While taking long walks to smell the blooming flowers is a great way to enjoy and explore spring, you can also take it a step further by designing your home’s interior with a spring theme. This means trading the subtle, cozy hues of winter for a dynamic and lively pop of colours, floral accents, and so on.
To prepare your home for the spring season, here are five elements perfect for a spring décor!
Handmade Vases
Vases generally are wonderful elements for home decoration. However, during springtime, colourful vases are the perfect pick and what better option is there when seeking brightly coloured vases than handmade vases? Handmade vases are quite guaranteed to provide the captivating hues and tints needed to create pops of colours in your space. For your spring season décor, consider arranging flowers within your vases or simply set them up to compliment your interior design.
Coasters
Coasters are lovely dining pieces that are often known for their functionality. However, did you know that when chosen and displayed properly, they can also enhance the appearance of a dining table as well as an entire room? When chosen right, coasters can serve as decorative pieces that display the dynamicity of spring in your home. They can also provide contrasting textures to a table’s setting. To enjoy your coasters this spring, opt for cheery colours such as green, turquoise, blue, yellow, or floral patterns.
Flowers
An image of spring can easily be conjured by sunshine, rainfall, and flowers. This makes flowers an inevitable element of the spring décor. There are so many flower arrangements you can combine to bring spring into your home and these flowers can be displayed on kitchen counters, dining tables, bookshelves, windowsills, coffee tables, bedside tables, and a mantle. When choosing flowers for your home’s spring décor, consider the overall colour scheme you are going for and choose flowers to complement it!
Pillows and Throws
Pillows are fantastic pieces when adding touches of spring to your house, especially when you’re not redesigning your space entirely. This spring, consider opting for floral pillows for your bedroom and throws for your living room. If you aren’t big on floral patterns, vibrant colours will also do the trick. Is your space’s theme white or grey? Mix it up with peach throw pillows or teal. With flowers and vases that match this color scheme, you can have your spaces feeling lush and springy!
Wicker Baskets
Wicker baskets are lovely elements that bespeak a cheerful weather and mood. Go for portable baskets and display them amid bright walls, your window, or filled with flowers. This way, their outstanding texture and hue can enhance the springiness of your home!
After cold winter months, spring is a season to be explored and enjoyed to the fullest. With all of these elements combined, your home’s interior will feel beautifully springy this year!
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Are you planning to gift your favorite human jewellery but can’t make a choice? You’ve probably thought about asking for her opinion but don’t want to ruin the surprise. If this is your situation, you don’t have to ruin the surprise! All you need to do is find out her preferences, and you can get right to buying her the perfect gift!
With this guide below, you can get that special lady a jewellery piece she’s going to love!
1. Go for her favorite item
The first thing you must consider when buying jewellery for a picky person is their favorite jewellery item. Is she obsessed with earrings? Would she rather lock herself indoors than head out without a necklace? Observe her and find out if it’s earrings, necklaces, bracelets, or even anklets she loves most. When you figure this out, go for that item!
2. Choose her favorite colour
Buying jewellery in her favorite colour definitely is the safest route to take. If she constantly gushes over blue pearls, then you should seriously consider getting her those. If she loves black, white, silver, gold, bronze… whatever it is, just pay a little extra attention and choose an item in that colour!
3. Does she have allergies?
The last thing you want to do is gift your relative or friend with jewellery she is allergic to. Make it a point to find out if she’s allergic to metals or any kind of jewellery. The answer to this will guide you to the perfect gift.
4. Choose something that suits her personality
When looking through rows of jewellery for your loved one, make sure you consider her personality. Is she a drama queen who loves being the center of attention? If so, statement jewellery may just be her thing. Does she dress like Princess Diana and happen to act like royalty? Then consider pearls! Using a person’s personality as a guide when buying jewellery always works like a charm.
5. Choose what will look good on her
After putting all the above into consideration, make a final decision based on which will look best on her. You can use her colouring as a factor for this or even her fashion sense.
With all of the tips above, you can get your loved one jewellery that will ‘wow’ her. So how about you give them a try and start shopping!
]]>You’ve probably been hearing the phrase ‘statement jewellery’ for a while now and even own one, yet you’ve never really understood why it’s named so. In fact, you wonder: what could ‘statement’ mean in this phrase? Well, like the word itself connotes, ‘statement jewellery’ is one that is clear and definite. It is not subtle. It is not mild. Rather it declares itself in its sheer size and bold design. It proclaims. Moving further, it’s a visually striking piece of jewellery that takes center stage in a person’s ensemble. So if the very first article you notice when meeting an acquaintance is their accessory, then it certainly is a statement piece.
The key elements of statement jewellery include:
The Colours: Statement jewellery is distinctly attractive and this largely owes to their brilliant colours. These captivating accessories either come in bold, single hues, or a merge of colours that are impossible to miss. This could be bright yellow, white, pink, and blue, or attractive merges of orange and yellow, white and blue, and white and pink. Statement pieces can also have black elements but often the blacks are designed to pop rather than blend in.
The Sizes: Statement jewellery is typically larger than the average accessory. They are voluminous and enrapturing. Since size can be relative, in this context we can also describe statement jewellery as jewellery with bold dimensions. So if you feel it’s bold and striking, then it’s a statement piece.
The Shapes: Statement accessories have unique and intricate shapes that create a strong visual impact. For instance, a pendant is usually the most attractive piece on a necklace. With statement necklaces, however, the cord itself is a show stopper crafted with colourful beads in circles, rectangles, squares, and other beguiling shapes.
So if a piece of jewellery has stunning colours, large dimensions, and intricate shapes that draw even a wandering gaze, it most definitely is statement jewellery!
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After a long break from the office, you no doubt want to look your best when you reunite with your colleagues. You want your clients to see that you’re back to succeed and to present yourself as a boss lady. And there’s no better way to get that chic, classy look than with the right jewellery!
Three earring looks you cannot go wrong with when returning to the office include:
If your taste is lodged right between simple and bold or you want to try out a style along that line, then statement stud earrings are the perfect pick to return to the office. The size keeps them minimal while the stunning colours scream bold. Pair these with an outfit centered on neutral colours and you are all set to go!
On that first day back at work, you want to wear jewellery that is professional and stylish, and drop earrings certainly do the trick. Drop earrings accentuate your face with their shapes and colours without detracting from your professionalism.
While big hoop earrings may be too much for a work environment, little hoops work perfectly. And unlike with big hoops, you can pair your small hoops with necklaces, bracelets, rings, and any other jewellery you want to feel strong and capable.
Resuming work at the office after a break can be nerve-wracking, but your appearance can bolster your confidence greatly. So how about you get your bold earrings and try out these looks above for a great first week?!
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Welcome to Unveiling Beauty!
Unveiling Beauty officially launched in August 2021 by Pamela Adeyeba. Pamela is a Forbes Featured entrepreneur, certified counsellor, make-up artist and young women's mentor.
Previously known as Unveiling Pearls Jewellery, we rebranded to Unveiling Beauty to make way for expansion of our new collections of jewellery, homeware and skin care, which will be released throughout 2021.
Unveiling Beauty is about empowering women by reminding them of their individuality. As a creative person, Pamela wanted to use some of her creative skill set and passion to deliver this message through jewellery.
Our parent company, Unveiling Pearls, also founded by Pamela runs workshops for young women on self esteem and inner beauty. The vision of Unveiling Pearls is to provide young women with the tools they need to embrace their uniqueness by challenging the way they perceive themselves and the way they think.
The vision for these businesses came out of Pamela’s experience of battling with shyness, second guessing herself and questioning what she could possibly have to offer. By combining these businesses, Pamela aims to empower of the whole woman - both inside and out.
When we hear about jewellery, the first things our minds go to of course are earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. But have you ever thought of them as ‘empowering accessories’? Because indeed besides being elegant pieces, jewellery also largely influences the way you feel and can elevate your mood from fifty to a hundred in no time!
Jewellery enkindles an inner sense of joy and confidence within us. Other ways wearing jewellery can affect your feelings include:
Fashion is a major means of self-expression and when you can express yourself with jewellery, it elicits a sense of freeness and ease within. For instance, if your style is bold and bright, and one day you wear very simple jewelry, it’s highly likely you may not feel very much in your element. However, when you do wear that jewellery that expresses your feelings and preferences, you will undoubtedly feel satisfied and content all day long!
It is indisputable that jewellery boosts a person’s confidence. Even better is that you don’t have to wear many jewellery pieces to feel confident if it’s not your style. A single pair of earrings or necklace can make you feel bold and beautiful just as much as a full jewellery set. It is all based on your personal preference. As long as you feel beautiful and stylish in the jewellery you wear, your confidence will be unshakable!
Not really feeling your outfit choice for the day? Well then, how about you complement it with jewellery? It’s hardly an exaggeration to say that jewellery can work wonders on an ensemble. A simple black dress can become absolutely gorgeous with statement pieces and heels, just as easily as jean trousers can become suitable office attire with elegant bracelets and necklaces. And, of course, if you are growing bored of your regular outfits, you can simply add jewellery to the mix for some excitement!
Often when we’re going for interviews or a presentation or to meet with someone important for the first time, we want to make a good impression. And of course, this impression can also be formed based on our appearances. Glancing at a mirror and seeing for yourself how attractive and bold you look with your jewellery on will certainly ease your nerves. So as you prepare for that upcoming event, make sure to choose jewellery pieces you would love to see yourself in!
Is a close friend or family member’s birthday coming up? Buy them a piece of jewellery. This will always symbolise your love for them and so even when they are going through hard times, once they see or wear your jewellery, they will feel loved.
With all of these points, there is no doubt that jewellery positively influences the way we feel. So how about you get yourself some jewellery today?!
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5 Ways To Wear Your Pearls
Over the centuries, pearls have symbolised elegance and class, and at these modern times, their symbolism has only grown stronger. Why? Because all around the world, pearls are unarguably one of the most unique jewels. Everything about their luminous, soft colour steals the heart, and best of all, they complement every hair and skin tone. This versatility is a major reason you should be filling your jewellery box with pearls.
So if you admire pearls and would like to try them out, or you have pearls and are unsure of how to style them, here are some amazing ways to wear your pearls.
Pearls are perhaps the most delicate jewels out there, which makes them perfect for sleek dressers. A single strand necklace of pearls will give your formal outfit or slightly-casual dress a touch of elegance. To flaunt your style with pearls, you can pair a single strand necklace or bracelet with bold coloured clothes, allowing the curves of the pearls to enhance the contrasting hues of your attire. And if you’re a subtle colours lady, you can also go for neutral or pastel attire so the pearls can blend delicately with the entire ensemble.
A fun fact about pearls is that they aren’t just for genteel occasions and can be worn even on casual outings. Skirts, trousers, jeans, polonecks, whatever your job or routines puts you in, pearls add that stylish touch to your ensemble.
For a spark of glamour, don pearls on your wrists where you and everyone else can admire it all day. And if your job description makes wearing bracelets a tricky affair, go for necklaces. You might just be surprised at how stunning one can look with a string of pearls around your polo neck jumper and a nicely fitting pair of jeans. Or a free dress with pearl bracelets and heeled sandals. For long work hours, you can keep it limited to one to three strands of pearls with short lengths to stay comfortable.
Pearls come in several tints and colours. This, of course, gives an air of edginess to a gemstone that can also be formal. Choose long pearl necklaces that graze your navel or necklaces you can twist over more than once. Or combine different colours of pearl bracelets like blue, pink, and black to make bold statements. Paired with a pair of boots, sunglasses, and makeup, you can be sure to achieve an ultra-fun and edgy look!
Now for a refined look, pearls are the perfect jewellery choice. Go for a pearl choker or single strand pearl with a classy, yet flattering black dress and voila, you’ll become the epitome of class! Complete this look with gorgeous stilettos and chances are you’d never want to get out of the entire ensemble. When going for a refined look, keep in mind that black and pearls go scrumptiously together, even better than bread and butter!
If your style is artsy, pearls should be your go-to jewellery. To enhance your style with pearls, make it the item that balances a mix of colours. So throw a rainbow coat over a pale or beige dress with pearl bracelets and necklaces and turn the streets into your runway!
Pearls are fabulous jewellery that suits every style preference. From sleek to practical, to glamorous, to fun, and artsy. And the best thing is, they are timeless! So how about you start getting pearls of all shapes and designs for your wardrobe?
]]>So Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, which means now is the perfect time to choose your outfit and accessories! With the current lockdown, chances are that you’re considering sitting this Valentine’s Day out, but honestly, the lockdown itself is a great reason to celebrate your significant other. Whether it’s with a special living room dinner or a movie night, this Valentine, you can show your loved one that indoors together or out in other parts of the world, your love remains special. So while picking your perfect outfit for the special occasion, don’t forget to also choose the perfect earrings to add that special touch. Why? Keep reading below for key reasons to wear earrings this Valentine’s Day!
With days and weeks spent indoors due to the lockdown, chances are you’ve not worn earrings in a short while. To give your partner, as well as yourself, a little shock factor this Valentine’s Day, complete your attire with a lovely pair of statement earrings. However you choose to style your hair, statement earrings will enhance your beauty and leave your significant other a bit breathless when you step out!
If you and your significant other have decided to celebrate Valentine’s Day indoors with a nice meal and some wine, putting effort into your appearance will show your partner how special the celebration is to you. So don’t wave off earrings saying it’s no biggie. Wear that bold and catchy statement earring and let your partner know that whether big or small, the celebration of your love means the world to you!
Staying indoors for a while with few places to go has a way of putting a damper on one’s spirit. How about this Valentine’s Day, you dress up with bold earrings to revive your spirits? As the saying goes, when you look good, you feel even better about yourself. So take this Valentine’s as the opportunity to look good and take a break from routines. Remember, nothing beats the feeling that floods your chest when you put on earrings and watch your face transform remarkably in the mirror.
One of the best things about fashion is that besides enhancing your overall look, it also enhances your emotions by making you feel more beautiful, bolder, and more confident. If the extended lockdown fills you with concerns that worsen by the day, wear statement earrings this Valentine’s Day to embolden yourself. There is no doubt that statement earrings are pieces that remarkably enhance a person’s mood. So when showing your partner with these earrings that the celebration of your love is special to you, you can also draw a bit of confidence from the jewellery pieces to revive your spirits and help you withstand the coming days of the lockdown.
Statement earrings have always been great for showing off personality. If working or schooling from home has you nose deep in your laptop for most of the day and left you with little time with your significant other, this Valentine’s remind them of that woman they fell in love with by wearing earrings that make your personality pop. You can be certain it would be a pleasant surprise for him!
Make this Valentine’s Day extra special for yourself and your partner by dolling up and crowning it all with lovely earrings. So what are you waiting for? Start shopping today!
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So Christmas is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start gift shopping! If you’ve found yourself out of ideas this year or are determined to get your loved ones gifts that will wow them, this Christmas, jewellery should be the top gift item on your list.
For centuries, jewellery has served as a popular form of gift. Their uniqueness and elegance make them meaningful items to present to loved ones for the holidays. And, of course, the fact that they are lovely adornments that enhances a woman’s look and makes her feel more beautiful. Other reasons you should make jewellery the perfect gift for Christmas include:
While the popular saying is ‘diamonds are a woman’s best friend’, the truth is that women love all kinds of jewellery! Especially when it’s a beautiful piece and of very good quality. This makes them the perfect Christmas present because at the end of the day, the aim of gift giving is to make the recipient happy. So to put a grin on your loved one’s face this holiday, buy her a lovely jewellery!
What is your mum’s favorite colour? What is your wife’s favourite shape? Is it red or circle? Show them you care this Christmas by putting these into consideration when buying them jewellery.
Statement jewellery comes in all shapes, colours, and sizes hence you can be sure to find an earring or necklace with an element that would bring a joyful tear to her eyes. In appreciation, you can be certain these jewellery pieces would be greatly cherished for months, and perhaps years.
Another reason jewellery makes an amazing Christmas gift is that it’s timeless. Gifting your loved one a piece of jewellery this Christmas doesn’t mean she would wear it only for a few weeks. No, jewellery is a durable item that lasts for years and never goes out of style! This means they can also be passed on as heirlooms to loved ones in the long run or even given to friends. The timelessness of jewellery makes it a practical, as well as, aesthetically pleasing present.
Often, finding a gift that suits a certain age-group can be tricky and this makes jewellery the perfect gift as it looks great on people of all ages. So for your mother, sister, grandma, wife, or friend this holiday, don’t be scared to buy jewellery.
For youths, consider brightly colored pieces with small to medium sizes and for middle-aged adults, consider softer colours in big sizes. You can also make the gift buying process easier by gifting all your loved ones unique statement jewellery that appeal to each of them.
Jewellery is one of the most sentimental items you can gift your loved ones. Sure you can choose to buy them a bag, shoe, or coat, but none of these have the sentimental value of a piece of jewellery. And in addition, Christmas is also a very sentimental holiday that brings friends and family together. So get your loved ones a sentimental gift for a sentimental season!
Make this Christmas extra special by buying that lovely lady in your life jewellery. After the year we’ve had, you can be certain a thoughtful present will put a smile on her face. So what are you waiting for? Start gift shopping!
]]>Do you suddenly find yourself buzzing to do something creative? Well if you do, you really should put it into action because creative activities have a great effect on your mental health. Studies have shown that simple activities such as writing, crafting, photography, playing musical instruments, and painting enhance brain function in numerous ways.
So how exactly can painting or crafting jewellery give your brain a boost? Let’s delve right in below!
Most of the time while a person knits, writes in their journal, or builds something, they get lost in their own minds and thoughts. This provides the same benefits as meditation to the mind and body. Creative activities bring about relaxation, calm, and even happiness - which is a great relief for stress.
Working the same job for years can monopolize a person’s thought process. With creative activities, however, you get new and unique ideas that put your brain in full swing. This also boosts the production of neutrons and helps maintain a healthy nervous system.
Creative activities are a wonderful treatment for people with dementia. It helps them connect with their personalities and can sharpen their senses.
Mental health issues such as anxiety and depression are often triggered by personal and social circumstances. Investing your time in a creative activity (especially one that makes you happy) can help you release any internal tension. It also boosts the production of dopamine, which is a natural antidepressant.
Creative activities like writing, painting, or creating music help you manage negative emotions positively and productively. This reduces the risks of mental health issues while giving you a feeling of fulfillment.
What is that creative activity you feel you’ll thrive in? Make out time for it and start enjoying all of these mental health benefits!
]]>Autumn is nearly here! This means it’s time to pack up those breezy summer wears and take out your snug cardigans, cute boots, and, of course, bold statement jewellery!
While most people anticipate Autumn for the scented candles and hearty pies, fashion lovers look forward to the interesting style changes the season conveys. And of course, this change brings about questions on how best to style clothes and accessories to get that stylish Autumn look. For insight on how to style your statement jewellery this Autumn, here are some key dos and don’ts.
Jewel-toned statement jewelleries are the perfect choice for Autumn, mostly because they look fantastic against materials like suede and leather –which are autumn staples. So this Autumn, consider wearing ruby red statement earrings, emerald green rings, and citrus yellow statement necklaces with your outfits.
Step out looking elegant and sophisticated this Autumn with statement jewellery paired with a polo neck. Polo necks are a Autumn favorite and though stylish, they can sometimes appear very simple. To make them pop, wear them with bold, chunky jewellery that will ensure you stand out.
One of the best things about statement jewellery is its bold, appealing colors. This ensures that even when wearing a simple, monotone outfit, you can still get a dramatic, dressy effect. So add a nice pop of colour to that all black/brown outfit with statement jewellery this Autumn. Also, keep in mind when mixing and matching that the colours you decide on must complement each other!
While one chunky, colourful jewellery piece will definitely make a statement, consider pairing two of them with your outfits this Autumn. You can choose to combine your jumper, jeans, and boots with statement earrings and bracelets to get a bolder look. To make this work perfectly though, ensure both statement jewelleries have similar colours!
Autumn fashion largely involves scarves, which raises questions on how best it can be worn with other accessories. Now, while it’s not ‘wrong’ to wear statement necklaces with scarves, it doesn’t always appear fashionable. This is because, wearing a statement necklace beneath a scarf will conceal it and wearing a necklace on top the scarf may make your outfit look bulky.
When styling your layers and statement jewellery, be careful not to overdo it. Wearing too many pieces of jewellery over too many layers or patterns will give you a stuffy air. To get the right balance, decide on the item you want to get the most attention. If you want the spotlight to be on your statement jewellery, opt for a simple outfit. And if you want the attention to go to your outfit, opt for a single statement piece. This will keep your look chic and classy.
As mentioned earlier, if you decide to step out wearing two statement jewelleries, go for jewelleries of the same colour. Also, limit the colours on the rest of your outfit to one or two. Wearing too many different colours (e.g. yellow statement earrings, purple statement rings, a pink dress, and white shoes) won’t work well. So decide on two to three colours that complement each other and combine them!
With all of these Autumn jewellery tips above, you can step out looking and feeling like the bold, beautiful woman you are. So how about you put them to practice and move with confidence?!
We have added some autumnal colours to our Bold & Bright collection. Check them out
]]>Pink is one of the most popular colors on the color chart besides primary colors. Often, it’s used to represent all things girly and feminine just as blue is used to represent boyish things. However, besides the general knowledge and representation of the color, the psychology of pink explains the effects it has on our feelings and moods. So what impact does this light red hue have on our emotions?
Pink is a colour that encourages feelings of excitement and joy. Even if your favorite color is black or dark blue, whenever you walk into a pink room, you get this warm and joyful feeling. It’s a friendly colour that makes you feel like you are in a safe, welcoming place where all is perfectly fine.
While it is common knowledge that pink is associated with femininity, it’s also more than that. Only a bold woman who is confident in her femininity would wear pink clothes or makeup and slay it. Pink gives a flirty, young feel that dares a woman to be confident.
Often, pink makes people think about spring, growth, and newness. It is inspiring and makes you want to get out of bed and be productive.
Pink evokes thoughts of romance and love. It is intimate, thoughtful, and affectionate. It replaces the burning passion of red with calm, loving energy.
Pink also represents hope and can boost creativity. So when buying clothes, jewellery, or home decoration items, you can go for one or two pink items to help you feel refreshed and enlivened!
]]>Whether it is for a casual summer outing or a sharp, up to the minute look for the office, any outfit can be updated with the right piece of jewellery added into it for a little glam and a fancy touch. That is why jewellery has been loved by people from all regions of the world has been a part of many cultures for centuries upon centuries. Jewellery has long since become a part of our everyday outfits, from a gorgeous wedding band to a simple necklace as a memento. But anything that is used daily requires care so it doesn’t diminish and reduce in quality.
Jewellery, in particular, requires certain care to keep in good shape and form, especially in the summer season. The heat and light from the sun can affect specific kinds of jewellery or metals, and since we’re talking about summer, one can’t forget swimming and sunscreen. Chemicals in sunscreen, water from the ocean, or chlorinated water in pools can seriously damage your jewellery, but that doesn’t mean you have to compromise on your style! This blog will tell you how to keep your jewellery safe, especially in summers and swimming.
#1 Keep It Away From Summer Body Products:
Research and experiments have shown that the chemical in any summer body products like sunscreen, sunblock, tanning lotion, or sun protectant spray that keep your skin safe can have a reverse effect on your jewellery products. Such chemicals can dull the sheen of your jewellery and make it lose colour.
#2 Make Sure To Clean It After Every Use:
Think of it this way. Your jewellery has had a long day of gracing your body and upgrading your look with the perfect glam according to your outfit, working dedicatedly to steal the spotlight for you wherever you go. For all that effort, it deserves that you gently clean it with a damp cloth to rid it of the whole day’s moisture and sweat.
#3 Coat It With Jewellery Protecting Spray:
The atmosphere is bound to affect your jewellery, especially when it is in constant use. That can cause it to tarnish and lose its quality. The easiest and quickest way to prevent this is to use a jewellery protecting spray; the protectant will battle the harmful elements of the atmosphere and keep your precious bling safe.
#4 Keep It Safe From Chlorine Or Other Chemicals:
When stepping into the ocean or diving into a pool, which contains chlorinated water, it is best to take off your jewellery as the chemical will damage the luster, especially if it is plated. But if for some reason you cannot take it off, make sure to use jewellery protectant spray.
These simple tips will help you take care of your jewellery and keep it safe from the summer season, sunscreen, and while swimming. Most importantly, remember to give your jewellery some rest, so it can have a break from continuous wear to reduce the chances of tarnishing. With these tips, don your style to the max without a worry!
]]>We all love a great selfie –especially those that have us looking like supermodels! However, if you’re a regular selfie taker, then you must’ve noticed that they don’t always come out looking great. On some days, little effort provides the perfect selfie, while on others, even with maximum effort, they still don’t look good. Worse is when you urgently need selfies for a particular purpose e.g. for your birthday post on Instagram, or to show off your new hairdo and give your hairstylist some credit, and can't get a good shot. Luckily, with certain tricks and tips, you can quickly become a selfie master and look great every time you hold a camera up to your face.
For tips on how to take a great selfie, keep reading below!
You probably already know this so here’s a reminder; find the perfect lighting before taking a selfie. Natural lighting has the best effect for pictures hence, instead of standing close to a light bulb, stand in front of your window or on your balcony. Good lighting expels shadows, keeping your picture bright and attractive! And if you want your selfie taken indoors, then make use of a ring light to optimize lighting.
In truth, camera flashes aren’t as great as they seem. Sure, they’re supposed to make your pictures brighter but often they do the opposite. So, unless you’re in a dimly lit place like a club or out on the streets at night, seek other sources of light.
Wearing statement jewellery is a great way to enhance the effects of your selfie. It adds colour to the portrait and draws attention to your neck and ears. To get a great selfie, wear a bright-coloured statement piece that flatters your colouring.
Be mindful of your background when taking a selfie. Even if it’s just a small portion of it that will be showing in the picture frame, that small portion can make or break your selfie. Look for a nice background like a cute wallpaper, a garden, or even the sky to get a great selfie!
Everyone looks beautiful when they smile so don’t be scared to show off that prize-winner. When smiling for your pictures, make sure it’s genuine. Often, when people force smiles in pictures, they come out looking like a grimace or worse, a forced smile! You don’t want that. So think of something funny or pleasant and ensure your eyes are smiling just as brightly as your lips.
Finding the perfect angle can be tricky. To succeed, keep the camera up and your chin down. Ensure your phone is at the same level as your eyes and look into the camera.
Bottom Line
When taking a selfie, don’t overthink it. Simply relax and tell yourself that ‘I’m beautiful and going to look great anyway’. This confidence will also go a long way in giving you that great selfie!
]]>From uniqueness and high quality to sentimentality, handmade jewellery pass gentle messages and en kindle emotions that machine-manufactured jewelleries do not. The beauty of handmade jewellery can be found, not just in the final result, but also in the passion put into it. This makes them perfect items to display gratitude or share special messages with loved ones. Other factors that evoke this beauty of handmade jewellery are:
Handcrafted jewellery has sentimental significance both for the maker and the buyer. The creator crafts designs formed from experiences and inspiration, and the buyer chooses that particular jewellery piece either because he/she can relate with the message embedded in it or because they appreciate the beauty of it.
Handmade jewelleries are created one at a time. Each piece is embedded with care, effort, and conscious details. This effort makes each earring, necklace, or bracelet unique in its own way.
Jewellery crafting is an artistic form of expression and artists give their work their best. This provides the reassurance that the jewellery is of the best quality the creator can provide. Unlike mass-manufactured jewellery, patience and effort are put into the production to ensure it lasts long.
Handmade jewellery is a labour of love for us crafters. We invest our time to ensure our vision for each piece is actualised. This means that we don’t rush through it or give up midway and sell whatever we achieve. Jewellery crafters give the jewellery pieces character with the choice of gems and the arrangements of the stone.
To conclude, the beauty of handmade jewellery is in its sentimental significance, uniqueness, high quality, and in the effort put into it. This makes them valuable jewellery pieces that can be passed on through generations.
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]]>7 Great Ways To Wear Your Earrings
There are numerous advantages to wearing ‘up in your face’ jewellery. In the winter months when you have to conceal your wrists and neck with coats, scarves, and high collars, earrings are the one accessory that always stand out nicely. Also, unlike with necklaces, you don’t have to worry about matching them with the style of your collar. So come snow, sunshine or rain, earrings are accessories you can enhance your look with all year long!
For great ways to wear these perfect pieces of jewellery, keep reading!
When preparing for online meetings via apps like Zoom, your goal should be to look presentable without doing too much. Luckily, earrings can give you just the right amount of dressiness you need. They transform your entire face and outfit, making your simple blouse or ponytail look more professional.
So for your online meetings, choose a pair of statement earrings that complement the colour of your outfit. You can pair blue earrings with a white blouse or red earrings with a yellow dress.
While shopping for food at the market or the grocery store may not be the dressiest occasion, it wouldn’t hurt to pay some extra attention to your appearance before you step out. You never know if you would run into an old school friend or that guy you’ve been eyeing. So make sure you always accessorise with earrings.
Because earrings are small pieces of jewellery that have a major impact, they can make your denims and shirt look even better. To increase this effect, go for earrings that compliment your eyes!
Looking stylish when going to the office does not only attract people to you, it also boosts your self-confidence. When you take a glance at your mirror before heading out and see how good you look, you will feel confident enough to approach any colleague, manager or client and walk through any door!
Statement earrings are the best accessories to achieve this stylish work look. Regardless of how you style your hair or the top / dress you wear, statement earrings will stand out gorgeously. Don’t forget to match your earring colours with your outfit!
If there’s one thing that is sure to happen during a hangout with your friends, it’s selfies –lots and lots of selfies! Now while some of you may choose to leave the pictures on your phones, others may want to share them with their social media followers. This means you have to look lovely so that you can appear great in every shot. To do this, style your hair nicely and wear some earrings. Ponytails / slick backs with statement earrings can be great for this occasion as the combo will give you a youthful and fun look!
There are many items that go into creating the perfect date look and earrings are top three. Earrings draw attention to your neck and chin, enhancing your feminine vibe. When made to match with your outfit or other accessories, they create a stylish and elegant look. So when choosing what to wear for your date, make sure you get some nice earrings to go along with it!
Bold, catchy earrings are great for night outs. This is because even in the dimly lit night they stand out remarkably. And despite their size, you can always go for statement earrings that aren’t too heavy on your ears. This way you can party all night long without feeling uncomfortable.
Also, an amazing fact about bold statement earrings is that they make the wearer feel bolder. So when you wear them for night outs, you can navigate the night with confidence and have one of the best nights of your life!
Weddings often have a classy and elegant theme that pearls fit perfectly into. Also, since it is a rule of thumb that wedding guests wear simple jewellery instead of statement pieces that may draw attention from the couple, pearl earrings are the perfect accessories to achieve a simple and elegant look!
Earrings are jewelry pieces every woman should have. So how about you get yourself some earrings and feel like a queen every time you step out!
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On Friday 22nd May, we launched our new Bold & Bright earring collection.
This collection was created and designed as a result of COVID 19. Millions of people around the world has been affected by it. Unveiling Pearls Jewellery Founder, Pamela Adeyeba created this collection to empower women to be bold during this challenging time. When their confidence may have been knocked by the effects of COVID-19, this collection aims to encourage to step out in the face of uncertainty.
]]>Since the Lockdown, our lives have dramatically changed. Our routine of getting up and dressing to impress may seem like something of the past. Makeup bags and jewellery pieces are sitting there probably collecting dust simply because you haven’t felt any need for them throughout this period.
But does this new life mean that you can’t look good during lockdown? We still can do the things that make us feel good about ourselves. Looking good shouldn’t always be about impressing people you barely know, it should be about YOU! How it makes you think and feel.
So why do we think you should still be making an effort? Because you need it right now. Let’s be honest there is so much going on with negative things happening in the world that’s out of our control. Thankfully you still have control over what you do, how you look and how you feel through this period.
A few tips from us!
Still dress to impress! But for you!
If you work from home, this one is going to be essential to your mentality and productivity. I don’t know about you, but I do not feel my best when lounging in front of the laptop in PJs. Dress to impress you. How does it make you feel? Do you feel ready and raring to go when you have got your attire on? The one person you will still most certainly see through all of this is you!
You may be more relaxed in terms of not dressing up every day but make an effort to do it at least a couple days a week. See how it lifts your mind and helps with your mentality.
Glitz and Glam it up
Every day may seem like it's the same, but we encourage you to get up and put on your best jewellery. It could be as simple as a set of elegant pearl earrings, or it could be your loudest jewellery statement yet. There is something about jewellery that can help to lift your mood, especially if you have pieces that have a meaning or mean something to you. They can be reminders, or they can be simply something that brings you a sense of joy and happiness.
Makeup or breakup
The last thing you want to do is come out the other end of this not feeling good about yourself. A little something such as applying makeup can have effects on us that you probably never even thought of, similar to dressing to impress. You don’t have to go full coverage, but you can apply your favourite lipstick, maybe even some blusher, something that adds colour or personality.
Do you for you
When we talk about mental health, we forget that the things we do day in and day out directly impact this, whether you think it does or not… it’s facts. Try and commit to yourself and how you are feeling right now. There is no better time to be making yourself and your mental state stronger than before this lockdown kicked in.
If you fancy updating your jewellery box with something unique, check out our online jewellery store. We have something for all of you x
]]>Pearls are one of the most valued gems in the world. They are the only gems that are produced by living creatures undersea. These rare pearls are produced by Mollusks, especially oysters that live in saltwater or freshwater. Once pearls were only made by nature, but because of its slow occurrence, they are now being cultivated. Pearl jewellery is loved by everyone however it requires more care and attention. Pearls, being amazing in looks and rare in findings, has so much value and worth.
To determine the value of a pearl, first, we need to establish some facts like whether it’s a natural pearl or a cultivated pearl. Natural pearls hold definitely more worth as they are created by nature and are rare. That’s why natural pearls cost more than cultured pearls. Still, nowadays cultured pearls are more common. Cultured pearls are grown in oysters processed in the same natural way, but they are kept in farms for better care.
Apart from the pearls origin, value and worth of pearls are determined by the following factors also:
1. Colour
The colour of pearls plays an important part in determining its value; there are so many colors of pearls available whether it is natural or cultured. Pearls hold significant colours like black, deep green and grey. Some common pearls that are fetched from the freshwater, hold white, pink, lavender, and peach colour. Sea pearls have colours like white, silver, golden and champagne. The most valuable pearls are white and pink colors.
2. Shape
For pearls, it is set that the most valuable shape is round. However, it’s rare to find a natural pearl that is perfectly rounded. A round bead is inserted to make the perfectly round shape of the pearl. For cultivated pearls, a piece of tissue is used to shape it. The other valued shapes are oval, baroque and drop.
3. Size
The pearls sizes are measured in millimeters. The comparison of sizes can only be done on the same type of pearl. So size can only be an additional factor among others to determine the value. The bigger the size, the more value it has.
4. Quality
A pearl’s quality is determined by its overall look, sharpness, and reflections. A high-quality pearl will always look sharp and have bright reflections and has a brilliant shine that it almost looks metallic. The quality of a pearl depends upon layers of nacre on it. Thick nacre makes the pearl luxurious and durable, and in result increases its worth.
Pearls are also an investment, which requires a small start-up and great outcomes in organic, eco-friendly luxurious jewellery. Pearls are a great source of a bond between humans and nature for centuries. So before buying and spending your hard-earned money, consider these factors and choose wisely. There always should be a balance of the gem's quality and worth with your styles and desires. With due care and cleaning, pearls are a very durable and valuable gem that can stay in your life forever.
We offer a range of handmade Swarovski pearl earrings, bracelets and necklaces. We also sell these as a set.
]]>Not many people know this, but pearls are actually a traditional part of a wedding in many cultures around the world. They signify something old and something new. They are also telling of a woman who is stepping into a new life and letting go of her old one. It is the symbol of marriage that emerged in the Victorian Era. If you still aren’t convinced here are a few reasons why there is no better wedding accessory than a pearl.
#1 Greek origin And Western beliefs
In Greek times, a bride wearing pearls would actually signify innocence and happy marital life. Today, like many other greek myths and beliefs, that significance is still adhered to in the West. In Western societies, women wear pearls to show the beginning of a wonderful new life. A life that is bountiful, brave and full of love.
#2 It Goes With The Dress
Pearls traditionally and authentically are always pure white and what matches better with the white wedding gown than a white pearl. Although pearls are expensive, they are mostly handed down through generations. This way you don’t have to sell an arm and a leg. If you by any chance don’t have pearls as an heirloom, don’t worry! You can always purchase some via our website.
#3 Increases The Level Of Elegance
Pearls are by nature extremely elegant and graceful. You would not find someone wearing pearls at a rock concert after all! Pearls at a wedding show the world that this woman has the grace and elegance rivaling a Queen. It doesn’t matter if the pearls are on your hair, ears, neck or your wrist, they will help you even more elegantly than before.
#4 They will compliment you
Pearls have a way of suiting everyone. It does not matter what size you are, what race you belong to or even what social standing you have. Pearls don’t have any prejudice against who wears them. No matter who you are, they will provide you with grace, beauty, and innocence that you didn’t even know you had. They will compliment you in a way that no other jewellery would. And what better a day than to wear these ‘complementing’ pearls than your wedding.
#5 You Love Them
Last but not least, the main reason pearls are the best wedding accessories is because you love them. You are wearing these gorgeous pearls, not because they are expensive or because they are an heirloom. You are wearing them because they mean something to you. They make you feel like your look is complete. Like you are the most beautiful girl in the world, at least today. They set you apart from the crowd, more than a white dress and veil already is. They give you a sense of confidence that you might have been lacking and you are wearing them with pride.
Unveiling Pearls sells Swarovski pearl jewellery. All our jewellery is handmade. We celebrate the uniqueness of a woman and this is reflected in our designs. We do this by making one pearl different from the rest. We want the woman who is wearing it to look at it and remember how unique she is, to feel empowered by the reminder that there is nothing and no one else like her our there!
We offer a range of handmade Swarovski pearl earrings, bracelets and necklaces. We also sell these as a set.
]]>Pearls are the most widely used gemstone in the world. They’re unique in themselves in the fact that they do not come not, but from deep inside the oceans. Formed from a grain of sand inside a shell, pearls are used not only in jewellery, but in cosmetics, chemicals, polishes, medicine, ornaments, and clothes. But the naturally round gemstones are largely used in jewellery, set in brooches, necklaces, earrings, tiaras, rings and numerous other accessories.
Since jewellery is often exchanged as a gift, pearls have often been used as gifts. History of pearls being gifted can be found as early as the 13th century. A Mongolian emperor by the name of Kublai Khan was gifted an Arco Valley Pearl by the traveller Marco Polo. This pearl was sold off in an auction at Abu Dhabi in 2007, and the whereabouts are currently unknown. In the 16th century, the La Peregrina pearl was gifted to the bride of Prince Phillip II of Spain. Even in recent times, Marilyn Monroe who famously crooned that “diamonds are a girl’s best friend”, kept a string of pearls by Joe DiMaggio as her most treasured possession. Fashion icon Grace Kelly always kept a string of pearls on her person before and after becoming the Princess of Monaco. Her frequented ornaments included a diamond and pearl necklace that her husband gifted her.
Pearls are created by the plantation of a nucleus inside an oyster, which allows a pearl to form around the nucleus itself.
The use of pearls in jewellery dates back to the era of the Ancient Greeks. These gemstones were one of the most valuable gems in many cultures around the world, right up until the beginning of the 20th century. Their value was such, that in the Byzantine Empire, all but the emperor were forbidden from wearing pearls, and such was the situation in many other cultures and societies. While they were associated with purity and modesty in some societies, the ancient Chinese civilization believed them to be protectors, as they were believed to keep dragons and fire from harming the wearing. Seed pearls in Victorian-era England symbolized tears in mourning.
However, these gemstones became more easily accessible in the 19th century, once the masses of Asia learned how to cultivate pearls themselves. Which is how they came to be as commonly used as they are today. Pearls are the most common gemstone found today. Both real and fake pearls adorn the dresses are persons of billions.
However, despite its trustworthiness, this gemstone does demand special care. The perspiration that gathers on pearls from use tends to wear away the pearl’s luster. It is important to take a damp cloth and wipe it over the pearls to clear away the build-up. In addition to this, they must be kept away from heat.
We offer a range of handmade Swarovski pearl earrings, bracelets and necklaces. We also sell these as a set.
]]>There are essentially three types of pearls: natural, cultured and imitation. They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but little do they know that girls love their pearls equally! From pearl earrings to a pearl beaded necklace, pearls are timeless. They are immaculately designed nature’s gift to humans.
But, little do pearl wearers know about its origin, which is why we decided to break down the facts for you. Read ahead to find out more about the world’s most sought after ornament after diamonds!
But before we dive straight into the details of how each kind of pearl is formed, it is important to know that there are three kinds of pearls that exist: The Natural Pearl, The Cultured Pearls and finally The Imitation Pearl.
Natural Pearl
Natural pearls form when a parasite or potentially foreign agent enters an oyster, mussel or clam. Like any other foreign object that enters a host’s body compelling the host to react against it, clams to work in a similar manner. As a defense mechanism, a fluid is produced inside a clam to coat the foreign particle that has decided to enter the clam. One layer after another is used to coat the irritant called ‘nacre,’ It is deposited until a glistening pearl is formed.
Cultured Pearl
A cultured pearl as the name suggests goes through an artificial process. For creating a cultured pearl an irritant or foreign particle is surgically implanted into a clam. Sometimes it is a bead that is planted, or a piece of shell called Mother of Pearl. The nacre that is formed over the irritant is formed by the shell of a mussel. If someone wishes to produce a quality pearl then they need to wait for a time period of almost 3 years for the mussel to coat the irritant completely. However, there are pearls that are culturally produced, but because their process is rushed upon they are of low quality that is to say that these pearls are taken out within a year or less.
The fun fact about gemstone quality pearl is that they are formed in salty seawater, hence any artificially manufactured pearl doesn’t carry the same sheen and shape as does the one extracted from clams in seawater. Traditionally, saltwater pearls are rounder and have a better, shinier and lustrous coat of nacre as compared to the ones formed in freshwater. Freshwater pearls are irregular in shape and have a non-glossy whitish appearance. Even though freshwater pearls are being improved upon thanks to science, new and improved farming techniques are making freshwater pearls rounder and glossier they still can’t compete with naturally made pearls.
The culturing process usually takes several years just like the natural process. Mussels need to be mature when they are fed with an irritant. Once an irritant is placed inside a mussel the molding process can take up to 3 years to become full sized white glorious bead that you can decorate around your neck, or hand or finger.
Fun Fact: About only 5% of the pearls that exist today are actually true gems that are worthy of making jewellery from.
Imitation Pearls
Imitation pearls are imitations. Mostly they are glass beads that are dipped into a solution that forms the white lustrous finish. Since they are like gold polished jewellery, they are prone to get scratched and wearing off even on the slightest contact with a sharp edge.
Fun Fact:
To check whether or not a pearl is real you can rub it against your teeth. If you slide against your teeth then that means the pearl is pretty much fake. If it doesn’t glide and feels rough then that is the one to look out for.
So, now you know why pearls are considered precious. Make sure to value the ones you have!
We offer a range of handmade Swarovski pearl earrings, bracelets and necklaces. We also sell these as a set.
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