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What are the different types of Earrings

Put your hands in the air even if you have a soft corner for earrings more than any other jewelry!

Regardless of the outfit you adorn; casual, formals, traditional, or party - earrings can blend into any outfit and create a style statement for your fashionable trend!

Having said that, there are different kinds of earrings that suit different kinds of garment pieces and one must always be up to date with the limitless options that await for them to explore.

In the world of beautiful earring pieces, we have laid down information about the types of earrings you should be aware of before you go for some ear accessories.

Damn, you're a Stud:

The most basic yet intricate design type of earrings are studs. Stud earrings are nothing but a small single piece of jewel or stone that hugs your ear and doesn't drop down. There are a lot of shapes, sizes, and design types available and give your look a very classy finish.

Hula-hooping your way:

Hoops are nothing but your circular earrings that go across your earlobe. These hoops come in various sizes from one just ending the circle below your earlobe to some even reaching your shoulder. Hoops have now taken a fashionable turn and are even available in squares, triangles, ovals, and rectangular shapes providing you a plethora of options to choose from!

Drop and dangle:

Drop and dangle earrings are types that hang below your ear. Drop earrings are usually in the shape of drops with many intricate carvings and designs whereas dangle earrings have no limits on their size. They can even be multiple pieces latched up together as a designer piece.

Chandelier:

While we don't know if Sia truly likes chandeliers, we are sure you would like the earring pieces. They are similar to dangling pieces but are in the shape and look-alike of chandeliers. These pieces suit extremely well with your traditional attires.

Huggzie fans, meet Huggie:

Huggie are very cute little circular shaped earrings that look just like hoops but are fairly thicker and do not dangle. These earrings hug your ear and complete the circle by attaching through the wire.

Drop it till you rock'it:

Among the earrings that drop down your ear, there are three kinds that rule the look!

Drop earrings are a single stone stud earring that's attached with a wire-like chain that drops down the earlobe. They're simple yet extremely elegant to look at.

Thread earrings are simple wire-like chains that drop down too and the chain itself passes through the whole to lock the earring from falling.

Bajoran earrings- a name derived from Star Trek resonate the different styles and symbols of the Bajoran family members and are usually worn on the right ear. These earrings have two connections on the ear; one on the earlobe and one over the upper lobe to latch the chains of the Bajoran earring.

These are some of the highly fashionable earrings that are a must in a woman's wardrobe. It is said that traditionally men were recognised for starting the art of wearing earrings as long back as in the Bronze Age. In the middle ages, sailors would wear gold earrings for if they ever got shipwrecked, they could pay for their own Christian burial.

Long dated are the styles, trends, and fashion of earrings. In today's time, earrings are a style statement and a woman's treasure of making the right choice with the right pair of outfit to slay her every look!

House of Devam- a reputed name in USA for Indian jewelry. They have a wide range of earrings. Visit their store at 400 S.W.2nd Ave, Suite 200, Boca Raton, FL 33432, USA and explore their lovely collections. They offer online shopping also, visit their website at www.houseofdevam.com.

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Difference between pendant and necklace

Even at night when that glittery piece in your neck sparkles across the room illuminating even without any light makes its mark, every purchase made behind it suddenly feels worth it! 

Jewelry is an integral part of dressing up and what's in fashion, is in your wardrobe too. So when you're out there shopping for your right piece, we have collected some information that will help you to understand neck pieces much better and offer the right value! 

A pendant and necklace are not the same! 

Many times, people address pendant or necklace as synonyms for each other while looking at neck pieces, and that is not true! 

A pendant is a singular piece of gem or stone that is attached to a metal wire of gold, silver, platinum or likewise. 

Whereas a necklace goes around your entire neck with gems or stones following through the chain. 

Pendants are usually worn on a necklace and your pendants are versatile. What we mean by that is, you can wear your pendants on any part of the body. They can be your bracelets, they can act as your ankle bracelets and they continue to add value as a petit yet beautiful pendant across the neck. 

Now that we're aware of the differences, let's look at a thorough list of options you behold when you're out shopping! 

There are a few types of pendants that you should definitely look forward to having in your collection! 

1- Gemstones 

From abundant colors, shapes, and styles to choose from gemstones have an aura and appeal to themselves that can make any outfit shine brighter than it ever was. Gemstones always add up a personal touch and a simple chained gemstone pendant can do wonders! 

2- Diamonds 

If we talk about gemstones and not of our shiny friends, we'd be amiss. Oval, emerald, cushion, or princess - your favorite diamond cut is a pendant you can make a family heirloom for a lifetime!  

3- Lockets 

You may be considering lockets out of trend, but classics never die. A locket arrives in various shapes and holds a place for you to add a small item such as a picture to lock inside. Locket chains are usually larger in size but make a promise to hold and cherish your loved memory along with you forever! 

If pendants are not your thing but loud and volumnus pieces are, there are tons of necklace types for you to choose from! 

1- Single strand 

A single strand necklace is nothing but a necklace filled with the stone or gem throughout the circle. The most common single strand are your pearl necklaces. 

2- Choker 

If glitz and glamor is your game, then you're right on track for buying a choker necklace that surrounds your neck above the collarbone leaving very little space for breath. These necklaces are usually studded with diamonds, that highlight your shoulders and neck 

3- Chain 

Chain necklaces are thicker in look and heavier in weight. They come in various shapes and sizes. They can have a single type or multiple types of stones embellished throughout them. There can also be a collection of chains compiled together to add an extravagant look. 

4- Cascade 

Cascade necklaces hold a very special design type that look elegant as well as lavish and a must-have for your collection. Some cascade necklaces feature different kinds of metals and some have multiple layers; both front and back.

Devam - an Indian jewelry and sarees store in florida has lovely collections of pendants and necklaces. They are located at 400 S.W.2nd Ave, Suite 200, Boca Raton, FL 33432, USA. 

Visit and browse their unique collections at www.houseofdevam.com.

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What are the benefits of wearing gemstones

Gemstones, in the modern era, have become one of the most important additions to jewelry. Be it rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings or even anklets! There are kinds and kinds of gemstones. A lot of which is also used for healing purposes. Gemstones are also assigned to birth months. Finding authentic gemstones is difficult, but once you find the right jewelry for yourself, you’ve already found a gem for yourself! Let’s see what are the different types of gemstones used according to birth months. January: Garnet Originally found in a luscious deep purplish-red colour, a garnet comes in various colours like pink, green and brown. Garnet is one of the most spiritually influencing gemstones. It brings back the dead passion and serenity in life. It activates instincts, brings courage and hope back in life. It is widely used in toggle clasp bracelets, tube bead bracelets, necklaces and cluster pieces. February: Amethyst Amethyst is one of the most beautiful stones found in a rich violet colour. It is found and used in synthetic and raw forms. Amethyst is known to promote serenity and calm. It enhances the endocrine system and regulates hormones. It is also reported to help improve mental health. It can be used to make rings, pendants and bracelets. March: Aquamarine Aquamarine helps in the holistic development and healing from mental trauma. It helps in stress relief and bring back peace and harmony in one’s life. Like the name suggests, it is the colour of aqua, i.e., water- Blue. It builds build courage and over come anxiety and insecurities. It helps in maintaining a calm and composed side. It helps in healing sore throats, swollen glands and thyroid problems. It is widely used in all kinds of jewelry making, but majorly in making bracelets and necklaces. April: Diamond One of the most precious stones, Diamond, has miraculous healing properties. Like we know, it is a colourless stone which can now be found in pale hues of blue, pink, yellow, grey and brown colours. Diamond helps strengthen and re-energize one’s soul and mind. They are used as tonifies. They help cure stomach pain and enables ones to remember things well. Diamond is used in all sorts of jewelry. May: Emerald Found in a gorgeous green colour that would mesmerize the eyes of the person looking at it, Emerald is one of the most desired gemstones. Vedic astrology promotes emerald for multiple healing properties. It helps in strengthening memory power and a deep sense of inner peace. It promotes clarity in thoughts and approach towards life. It is widely found in rings. June: Alexandrite It is one of the most beautiful gemstones ever found. It is a Russian stone which is found in pure green to red shades. It is very sensitive to heat, but helps amazingly with healing purposes. It helps the nervous and reproductive system like no stone can. It is an aid to neck muscle relaxation and detoxification of the body. It is used in making all kinds of jewelry to be worn indoors. July: Ruby A deep pink or red coloured stone is a very precious gemstone which is also known as Manik. It can be worn to achieve success and growth in business, jobs, social status, authority and self cconfidence.2 August: Peridot It is a green colour gemstone found in the Red Sea. It is known as the gem of sun. it is one of the hardest stones known to mankind. This gemstone alleviates jealousy, spite and irritation. It reduces hatred, anger and greed. It enhances confidence and assertion. It boosts motivation and change. It can be used to make rings essentially. September: Sapphire The most beautiful gemstone of all, a sapphire is a rich blue coloured original precious gemstone. It is found in various colours like black, yellow, white and purple. It released tension, depression and unwanted thoughts. It balances physical, mental and spiritual planes. Ultimately brining joy and lightness in one’s life. This gemstone was chosen by Princess Diana for her wedding ring. It can be used for rings, pendants and bracelets. October: Opal It is a white coloured semi-precious gemstone which is considered as good luck. It enhances a person’s consciousness. It enhances creativity and helps claim self-worth. It is widely used to make rings and pendants. November: Citrine It is a natural yellow-brown semi-precious gemstone. It is very rarely found in nature. It depicts transparency. It enhances creativity, intuitions and happiness. December: Blue Topaz It is a substitute of blue sapphire. It is a semi-precious gemstone belonging to the topaz family. It is a transparent blue coloured stone. It is the best healing stone for issues related to throat and head. It is used to make all kinds of jewelry.

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Different types of sarees popular in India

Sarees are a type of fabric that is woven and dyed before being sewn together. The word sari is derived from “Sar” (meaning to fold in half) and “Ri” (meaning piece). Sarees are a traditional dress worn in India and are a must-have for every woman. Sarees are usually made with a cotton fabric and are embroidered with different designs and motifs. Sarees are usually worn by women on special occasions like weddings, festivals and other events. The design and fabric of a saree can be changed as per the occasion.

Sarees can be made in a variety of styles. Some of the most popular sarees are the Chikankari, the Bandhani, the Chanderi and the Banarasi. Sarees are usually worn by Indian women and can be very expensive. The cost of a saree can vary from $100 to $5000!

Sarees are a symbol of Indian culture and heritage and are considered a unique and traditional dress. Sarees have a variety of designs and motifs and are embroidered with a variety of colors and fabrics.

Banarasi Sarees

Banarasi sarees originate from the Mughal Era and are known to be the cream of the crop. These six yards of sheer grace originate from the handlooms of Varanasi, formerly known as Banaras. These are made out of one of the most authentic silks clubbed with some heavy zari work in either golden or silver colour. Graceful Indian motifs are woven on this signifying royalty that the Indian heritage holds. The designs are first drawn on a graph paper and then imprinted on the punch cards.

The varieties of Banarasi silk saree include - Katan (pure silk,) Kora (organza with zari and silk,) Georgette, and Shattir. These are classified according to the design as - Jamdani, Jangla, Tanchoi, Vaskat, Cutwork, Tissue, and Butidar.

It is said that the original Banarasi saree has 5600 thread wires

Kanjiveram Sarees

Kanjiveram sarees originate from a small village Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India. Pure mulberry silk is used to handloom these sarees. The yarns are first dipped in rice water and then sun dried. The threads are then twinned with zari. These sarees are extremely heavy with the kind of embroidery that goes in. there are various patterns that are used.

These were originally 9 yards of elegance, but with evolving fashion, they’re cut down to 6 as well.

Kanchipuram sarees are made in silk, kora silk or cotton-silk as well as cotton (known as Kanchi Cotton sarees)

Paithani Sarees

Paithani is a Maharashtrian style saree. It was first founded in Paithan, a town in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. It is a rick fabric that employs pure silk threads strongly handwoven with silver zari threads. It is widely renowned for its oblique square and peacock design. It is an offering of Indian heritage with rich designs closely woven into the fabric. To own a Paithani in India is like owning treasure.

It is woven out of pure silk fabric to get the desired look for the perfect occasion. There are three types of silk threads that are used in order to make a paithani:

·        Charkha: This is widely used. It is cheap, dull and uneven.

·        Ciddle-Gatta: Fine quality silk, thin shear, shiny, smooth and even.

·        China silk: Very expensive to use.

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5 Different Types of Pearls and How to Judge its Quality

A pearl is defined as a hard, glistening object produced within the soft tissue (specifically the mantle) of a living shelled mollusk or another animal, such as fossil conulariids.

In simpler terms, while we think of pearls, a luscious round object white a creamy white surface pops in our head. But is it really so?

Here are five different types of pearls for you to know!

Freshwater Pearls

These pearls are grown inside fresh water, and come from the waters of China, generally. These range from 2mm to 12 mm diameter.

These pearls come in various pastel colors of peach, white, pink and lavender.

Baroque Pearls

These come from the Baroque era, led by the great King Charles I.

These pearls are judged by their shapes. They are divided into two: Traditional and Baroque pearls and have further classifications under them. Traditional pearls are generally spherical and the other could be anything but that! Baroque pearls are more expensive than traditional pearls.

The further classifications are: Twin Pearls, Coin Pearls, Heart Pearls, Egg Pearls and Rice Pearls.

South Sea Pearls

These come from the Coral Triangle, i.e. from the band stretch of Indonesia, Australia and The Philippines. These are the most priced and valued pearls as these are extremely rare and come from the waters of sharks. These are around 8mm to 18mm in diameter.

Akoya Pearls

These pearls are found from the cold coastal waters of Japan, Southern China and Vietnam. These range from 2mm to 10mm in diameter. These are generally white, but sometimes are also found in blue and golden shades.

Tahitian Pearls

These are hailing in the world from French Polynesia. These are gorgeous black pearls which are naturally glossy in nature. These range in various shades of grey and the darker ones are the most priced ones. These range from 5mm to 18mm in diameter.

How to judge a pearl right?

When it comes to pearls, knowing these four basic pointers is a must! One can become an expert if one studies these well in a pearl.

Let us get to know these four important pointers.

Size

Size does matter. Pearls are measured by diameter. Average size pearls that are sold in the market range from 7mm. Generally pearls are found in the 2mm to 20 mm range. Bigger the pearls, higher the cost.

Shape

You will rarely find a perfectly round pearl. It is very rare to find, and hence the perfect one would be the most expensive one. Anything close to a perfect circle would be expensive and going further away would be cheaper.

Surface

Absence of spots, bumps, cracks would make the value of the pearl go up high. Clarity matters the most here when it comes to judging a pearl by its surface. Highest quality pearls have a sharp mirror reflection quality.

Color

Pearls come in a variety of colors. From black to white to pink to blue, you will find pearls in all shades. Especially coral shaded pearls. No matter what the color is, your judging factor has to be the shine and lustre.

If you are in USA and looking for Pearl Jewelry then House of Devam is best option for you. They have all types of pearl jewelry. Visit their store at boca raton, Florida and browse their unique collection of pearl jewelry or browse online at www.houseofdevam.com.

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How do you clean real Polki Jewelry

This form of jewelry was introduced by the Mughals in India. Polki Jewelry is made with unfinished natural diamonds or uncut diamonds. These diamonds are given shape for a basic cut and are polished well in order to make Polki jewelry. Polki Jewelry is extremely heavy and is used as a cheaper option for pure diamond jewelry to be worn as a bridal jewelry or for wedding festivities.

Polki jewelry is more expensive as it uses a lot of cutting and polishing of uncut diamonds. The labor takes up most of the costing. It is elegant and aesthetic. It is sleek and minimal. Duplicacy of this is very rarely found since it is not very easy to replicate the original craft.

Do’s and Don’ts to take care of Polki Jewelry shall be discussed in this blog post.

DO’s:

The jewelry should be kept away from direct or indirect light and moisture.

Keep different pieces differently. They should be kept in air tight boxes or bags in order to protect them from moisture. The moisture will end up corroding the pieces if they are not kept properly.

Use warm, non-detergent based soap or baby shampoo to clean your jewelry and wipe it with a cotton cloth. Make sure to dry them properly before packing them up.

Get your jewelry checked once a year to avoid any kinds of damage or having loose screws.

Always put on these heavy pieces once you are done setting your makeup and hair with sprays. Wait for 5 mins for it to settle down and then put on your jewelry to avoid its contact with any kinds of chemicals present in them.

While letting your jewelry breathe out, keep it in a moisture free area to make sure there is no kind of corrosion happening to the gemstones.

While cleaning the jewelry, make sure you dry them properly.

DON’Ts:

Keep them away from all kinds of assorted scents, sprays, deos and perfumes to avoid tarnish of the jewelry.

Avoid their contact from hard soaps, detergents and flavored or dirty water.

Make sure you don’t leave them in lights and dusty regions a lot. It might lead to early corrosion of the piece.

Do not keep your jewelry on while putting on cosmetics, hair sprays and chemicals.

Do not keep the jewelry locked in a box for too long, it will erode. Every jewelry piece needs some time to breathe.

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How to Remove Tarnish from Jewelry

Living in a humid climate is not suitable for a lot of people is known by all, but even jewelry can’t survive well in humid climate.

What is tarnish?

You see a pale, discolored, dull, scratched or nicked jewelry? That is known as a tarnished jewelry piece. Taking tarnish off is a simple process, but you need to make sure you are using the correct ingredients to do the same.

Let’s find out top 5 methods to make your jewelry tarnish free!

Method 1: Washing Soda + Boiling Water

What will you need?

Washing Soda, Glass Bowl, Aluminum Foil, Boiling Water and a Dry Cloth.

Step 1: Place the Foil in the Glass Bowl properly

Step 2: Place the jewelry piece on top of it

Step 3: Add Washing Soda and pour Boiled Water on top of it

Step 4: Wait for a minute for the jewelry to soak the water correctly

Step 5: Take it out and wipe it off with the cloth

Method 2: Bubbly Shower

What will you need?

Dish Soap, Glass Bowl, Boiling Water and a Dry Cloth.

Step 1: Mix the dish soap and warm water thoroughly to form foam

Step 2: Place the jewelry piece in the bowl

Step 3: Add the formula on top of it

Step 4: Wait for 30 minutes for the jewelry to soak the water correctly

Step 5: Take it out and rinse it off with clean water and wipe it off with the cloth

Method 3: Brush it off

What will you need?

Tooth Brush, Tooth Paste, Cloth and Warm Water

Step 1: Squish some Tooth Paste on the Tooth Brush

Step 2: Gently brush it off on the jewelry

Step 3: Once there is enough foam the piece feels smooth, wait for a minute to let the tarnish come off

Step 4: Rinse off the toothpaste properly from the jewelry

Step 5: Rinse it off again with clean water and wipe it off with the cloth

Method 4: Vinegar + Water

What will you need?

Vinegar, Boiling Water, Tooth Brush and a Dry Cloth.

Step 1: Mix the vinegar and warm water thoroughly in equal proportion

Step 2: Pick the solution on the tooth brush

Step 3: Rub the formula on the jewelry

Step 4: Wait for 5 minutes for the jewelry to soak the water correctly

Step 5: Take it out and rinse it off with clean water and wipe it off with the cloth

Method 5: Lemon Juice + Water

What will you need?

Lemon Juice, Glass Bowl, Boiling Water and a Dry Cloth.

Step 1: Mix the lemon juice and warm water thoroughly in equal proportion

Step 2: Place the piece in the bowl and add the formula to it

Step 3: Wait for 5 minutes for the jewelry to soak the water correctly

Step 4: Take it out and rinse it off with clean water and wipe it off with the cloth

With a bit of care and diligence, you can prevent your precious jewelry from getting too severely tarnished and keep them looking shiny!

At House of Devam, you will get best quality jewelry. We offer gold jewelry, silver jewelry and high end jewelry. We are popular for customized and traditional Indian jewelry.

Visit our store at 400 S.W.2nd Ave, Suite 200, Boca Raton, Florida 33432 to see our unique collections or browse online at www.houseofdevam.com.

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Different Types of gemstones used in Jewelry

Gemstones, in the modern era, have become one of the most important additions to jewelry. Be it rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings or even anklets! There are kinds and kinds of gemstones. A lot of which is also used for healing purposes. Gemstones are also assigned to birth months. Finding authentic gemstones is difficult, but once you find the right jeweler for yourself, you’ve already found a gem for yourself!

Let’s see what are the different types of gemstones used according to birth months.

January: Garnet

Originally found in a luscious deep purplish-red color, a garnet come in various colors like pink, green and brown.

Garnet is one of the most spiritually influencing gemstones. It brings back the dead passion and serenity in life. It activates instincts, brings courage and hope back in life.

It is widely used in toggle clasp bracelets, tube bead bracelets, necklaces and cluster pieces.

February: Amethyst

Amethyst is one of the most beautiful stones found in a rich violet color. It is found and used in synthetic and raw forms.

Amethyst is known to promote serenity and calm. It enhances the endocrine system and regulates hormones. It is also reported to help improve mental health.

It can be used to make rings, pendants and bracelets.

March: Aquamarine

Aquamarine helps in the holistic development and healing from mental trauma. It helps in stress relief and bring back peace and harmony in one’s life. Like the name suggests, it is the color of aqua, i.e., water- Blue.

It builds build courage and overcome anxiety and insecurities. It helps in maintaining a calm and composed side.

It helps in healing sore throats, swollen glands and thyroid problems.

It is widely used in all kinds of jewelry making, but majorly in making bracelets and necklaces.

April: Diamond

One of the most precious stones, Diamond, has miraculous healing properties. Like we know, it is a colorless stone which can now be found in pale hues of blue, pink, yellow, grey and brown colors.

Diamond helps strengthen and re-energize one’s soul and mind. They are used as tonifies. They help cure stomach pain and enables ones to remember things well.

Diamond is used in all sorts of jewelry.

May: Emerald

Found in a gorgeous green color that would mesmerize the eyes of the person looking at it, Emerald is one of the most desired gemstones. Vedic astrology promotes emerald for multiple healing properties.

It helps in strengthening memory power and a deep sense of inner peace. It promotes clarity in thoughts and approach towards life.

It is widely found in rings.

June: Alexandrite

It is one of the most beautiful gemstones ever found. It is a Russian stone which is found in pure green to red shades. It is very sensitive to heat, but helps amazingly with healing purposes.

It helps the nervous and reproductive system like no stone can. It is an aid to neck muscle relaxation and detoxification of the body.

It is used in making all kinds of jewelry to be worn indoors.

July: Ruby

A deep pink or red colored stone is a very precious gemstone which is also known as Manik.

It can be worn to achieve success and growth in business, jobs, social status, authority and self cconfidence.2

August: Peridot

Peridot is a green color gemstone found in the Red Sea. It is known as the gem of sun. it is one of the hardest stones known to mankind.

This gemstone alleviates jealousy, spite and irritation. It reduces hatred, anger and greed. It enhances confidence and assertion. It boosts motivation and change.

It can be used to make rings essentially.

September: Sapphire

The most beautiful gemstone of all, a sapphire is a rich blue colored original precious gemstone. It is found in various colors like black, yellow, white and purple.

It released tension, depression and unwanted thoughts. It balances physical, mental and spiritual planes. Ultimately brining joy and lightness in one’s life.

This gemstone was chosen by Princess Diana for her wedding ring.

Sapphire can be used for rings, pendants and bracelets.

October: Opal

It is a white colored semi-precious gemstone which is considered as good luck.

It enhances a person’s consciousness. It enhances creativity and helps claim self-worth.

It is widely used to make rings and pendants.

November: Citrine

It is a natural yellow-brown semi-precious gemstone. It is very rarely found in nature. It depicts transparency.

It enhances creativity, intuitions and happiness.

December: Blue Topaz

It is a substitute of blue sapphire. It is a semi-precious gemstone belonging to the topaz family. It is a transparent blue colored stone.

It is the best healing stone for issues related to throat and head.

It is used to make all kinds of jewelry.

It is a gemstone's beauty that differentiates it from other rocks and makes it desirable to jewelry lovers. Gemstone Jewelry is jewelry made with a rock, mineral or petrified substance that is cut and polished to provide a beautiful appearance.

We deal in all types of Gemstones Jewelry and we have the best collections. Visit our store at 400 S.W.2nd Ave, Suite 200, Boca Raton, FL 33432 or see our collections online at www.houseofdevam.com.

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How to choose wedding saree for Wedding Occasion

Nothing can go wrong with a woman when she is draped in 6 yards of grace! Ah, what a sight for anybody looking at this! But while choosing your saree for one of the most important days of your life, you should know the correct way to pick your 6 yards of grace. The correct body type analysis could help you choose the best drapery, fabric, design and look for your wedding day!  

Here, let’s see what is in the bucket for you!

Note: Every body is beautiful. Your features define who you are and there are no drawbacks to how you look. Adding on, every body type has its own beauty and pros added to it. There are NO cons whatsoever. Love yourself the way you are!

Body Type 1:Triangle

Your body type is termed as triangle when you have narrower shoulders and bust as compared to your hips. With this body type, carrying off bold and bright colors is a charm. Alongside, the drapery also matters a lot. Having a lot of complications in adjusting your pallu will just make it worse. Having a straight pallu with a beautiful drapery will take you a long way. Chiffon, georgette and cotton sarees are your best friends.

Body Type 2:Hourglass

Having a balanced figure with equal or almost equal bust and hips is no less than a blessing directly from heaven. This is a chance for you to flaunt your curves, girl! Wearing chiffon, georgette, crepe, net and heavy sarees with beautiful prints and embroidery will make you look like the prettiest girl in the room.

Body Type 3:Inverted Triangle

This is the exact opposite of Body Type 1. Having broader shoulders as compared to your hips is called as an Inverted Triangle. Silk is a fabric that will do justice to your body! Add more drama to your outfit with bold patterns, motifs, blouses and what not!

Body Type 4:Slender

Here, you have a shorter height as compared to average heighted people and hence the choice of sarees for you is very important. Combine your get up with a lot of beiges and pastels. Avoid heavy patterns or silk sarees. These might make you look fuller than usual. Go with basic patterns, borders and the entire look with get up. Pair it with a beautiful blouse and voila!

Body Type 5:Colossal

A tall height with a slim figure is a fortune you’re born with! You can carry almost every saree there is. How lucky! Pick heavy blouses and bold prints with any kind of fabric. You go girl!

Additional Tips while picking up a saree

Wedding sarees are a task to find, especially Indian wedding sarees or bridal sarees. Finding Indian wedding sarees online has made the hassle much easier but follow these tips for more!

Choose your fabric considering the overall look of the day. Right from makeup to jewels to your sandals.

Pick simpler blouses for heavy sarees and vice versa.

Know your body type well in order to avoid last minute hassle.

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How to Choose Your Wedding Jewelry

Getting the correct jewelry for the most important day of your life is no less than a task. The correct color, style, jewelry type, weight, jazz is so much more important than you think. Bridal jewelry is one of the most elegant part of the entire get up of the bride. Especially Bridal Gold Jewelry has set trends for the upcoming brides in India and over the globe.

Here are some important tips for how to correctly choose your Bridal Indian Jewelry.

1.     Pick a necklace matching your neckline

It is very important to make sure these two aspects synchronize, as this could make or break your entire look. Make sure you are wearing a neck piece only as heavy as you can carry. It should weight so much, so as to sprain your neck.

2.     Pick accessories that highlight your look, more so themselves

Have jewelry that does not overshadow your outfit or gets overshadowed by the outfit. Remember, both, the outfit and the jewelry play an important role in gathering your entire look.

3.     Pick heirlooms from your family treasure

Not a lot of people have the fortune to have a treasure left back from their family, but everyone definitely has their mother’s jewelry with them. Pick out the best one and add it to your look to give your look a classic touch.

4.      Match jewelry with occasion

This is one thing that most people miss out on. You outfit always matches with the occasion, but you either go too minimal with the jewelry or you go too loud. You need to know the right amount of bling to add to your occasion.

For example: Wear minimal jewelry to a small function. But if it is your wedding, wear heavy jewelry.

5.     Avoid too many colors

Having an adequate amount of color is necessary, but adding on too many colors in the same jewelry piece is off-putting. Try sticking to two colors at the best of your jewelry to not shine too much and steal the entire show.

6.     Stick to one metal

Having a mixture of metals is a big no-no on your wedding day. Playing with a lot of metals with jeopardize your entire look. Gold is one of the most trending and used metal for wedding shenanigans, and hence picking that would be the wisest choice for anyone.

7.     Select your maang teeka wisely

The size of your forehead should determine the size of your maang teeka. A teeka covering your entire forehead will make your face look smaller and add a lot of drama to your look. Having a simple yet bold maang teeka would be a wise choice.

8.     Nose ring and personality

Nose rings are extremely difficult to carry. Picking the right one could be a trick. Just think of yourself and analyze which pattern would suit your personality the best? Go with your instinct.

9.     Big ring for middle finger

Wear the biggest ring you have on your middle finger to highlight your hand and make the look poised. See our beautiful Ring Collections.

10.  Toe rings and anklets should match

If you’re opting for toe rings, make sure you match the anklets with it. Mismatching or combining the two from different sets will make your looks shabby.

11.  Light weight earrings in a heavy look and vice a versa

Earrings and your look go hand-in-hand. They could tamper the look if not combined well. Make sure you have the right heavy in your bag, just like the header states.

12.  Comfort

Most of all, be comfortable!

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What is Paithani?

Paithani is a Maharashtrian style saree. It was first founded in Paithan, a town in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. It is a rick fabric that employs pure silk threads strongly handwoven with silver zari threads. It is widely renowned for its oblique square and peacock design. It is an offering of Indian heritage with rich designs closely woven into the fabric. To own a Paithani in India is like owning treasure.

What is Paithani made of exactly?

It is woven out of pure silk fabric to get the desired look for the perfect occasion. There are three types of silk threads that are used in order to make a paithani:

Charkha: This is widely used. It is cheap, dull and uneven.

Ciddle-Gatta: Fine quality silk, thin shear, shiny, smooth and even.

China silk: Very expensive to use.

Here are a few features of a pure Paithani Saree:

Colours

Paithani Sarees come in a lot of colours. These colours are made out of vegetable dyes. The dominant traditional colours include the following:

Pophali - yellow

Red

Lavender

Purple

Neeligunji - sky blue

Magenta

Motiya - peach pink<

Pearl pink

Peacock - blue/green

Yellowish green

Kusumbi - violet red

Pasila - red and green

Gujri - black and white

Mirani - black and red

Motifs

A lot of Buddhist influence is seen on these sarees, especially the kind of motifs that have been carved on the sarees. They have a touch of Ajanta and Ellora caves motif of them due to them being in a very close proximity. The motifs have a particular name to them, they are as follows:

The Kamal or Lotus flower on which Buddha sits or stands

The Hans motif

The Ashraffi motif

The Asawalli (flowering vines), became very popular during the Peshwa's period

The Bangadimor, peacock in bangle

The Popat-Maina

The Humarparinda, peasant bird

The Amar Vell

The Narali motif (coconut), very common

Small motifs like circles, stars, kuyri, rui phool, kalas pakhhli, chandrakor, clusters of 3 leaves, were very common for the body of the sari.

There were a few motifs that were only used on the pallu of the border, also known as padar. They also have a specific name to them, which are as follows:

Muniya, a kind of parrot used in borders and always found in green colour with an occasional red touch at the mouth

Panja, a geometrical flower-like motif, most often outlined in red

Barwa, 12 strands of a ladder; 3 strands on each side

Laher, design is done in the centre to strengthen the zari

Muthada, a geometrical design

Asawalli, a flower pot with a flowering plant

Mor, a peacock

Paithani can be classified by three criteria: motifs, weaving, and colours.

Motifs:

Morbangadi : The word bangadi means bangle and mor means peacock. So morbangadi means a peacock in a bangle or in a bangle shape. The motif is woven onto the padar, the design sometimes having a single dancing peacock. The saris using this motif are very expensive because of the design.

Munia brocade: Munia means parrot. Parrots are woven on the padar as well as in border. Parrots are always in leaf green colour. The parrots in silk are also called tota-maina.

Lotus brocade: lotus motifs are used in padar and sometimes on the border. The lotus motif consists of 7-8 colours.

Weave:

Kadiyal border sari: Kadiyal means interlocking. The warp and the weft of the border are of the same colour while the body has different colours for warp and weft.

Kad/Ekdhoti: A single shuttle is used for weaving of weft. The colours of the warp yarn is different from that of the weft yarn. It has a narali border and simple buttis like paisa, watana, etc. Kad is also a form of lungi and is used by male Maharashtrians.

Colours:

Kalichandrakala: pure black sari with red border.

Raghu: parrot green coloured sari.

Shirodak: pure white sari.

We have exclusive designs of Paithani Sarees. Visit our store at Boca Raton, South Florida or explore our huge range of sarees online at houseofdevam.com.

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Health Benefits of Wearing silver jewelry

While you might think of silver as a precious metal, it’s actually one of the most abundant elements on Earth. The amount of silver in the Earth’s crust is estimated to be over 100 times greater than that of gold. What’s more, silver is very affordable. In fact, a

good quality silver necklace

can cost you around $20.

Here are a few health benefits that this friendly metal provides:

1. It kills harmful bacteria

As we all know, due to the increasing pollution and global warming, our environment and bodies procreate tons of harmful bacteria. Silver doesn’t taste too much, but it adds a little flavor to whatever has been served in it. Hence in the olden days, people used to eat off these silverware plates. In the early 80s, owning silver was a great sign of luxury, but now in modern times, it’s become quite affordable.

2. It is unlikely to cause an allergic reaction

Most people are allergic to most metals. Silver is one of the rarest metals that is hypoallergenic. Metal allergy causes rashes on the skin, but silver on the other hand is a soft, healing metal.

3. Mental Tranquility

Silver rings are used across the globe to relieve mental stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health related issues. It is a simple common accessory used to battle these tough issues. It has a soothing tone which results in giving the owner of the piece a state of metal calmness.

4. Agony Reliever

The treatment of diseases that affect the joints can be partially done with silver.

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Silver Jewelry- Designs and Trends in USA

Silver is like the new platinum. It is affordable and can go well with all kinds of fashion. Silver modern jewelry is very trending amongst the young generation not only in India but also worldwide. You can couple it with a pair of t-shirt and shorts as well as Indian heavy wear. At Devam, you will get a wide range of beautiful handmade jewelry to adorn yourself like the most beautiful girl in the room with the kind of intricacy we prove to you.

Earring Trends

Tiny drops of heaven can never go wrong! Earrings are one of the most used jewelry in day to day life! Women and nowadays men, too, have started using earrings as their go-to accessories. People love to wear gold earrings or silver earrings as per their choice, both are in trend.

Earrings come in forms of studs, danglers, hoops, heavy ethnic, simple ethnic, jhumkas and ear rails.

Studs: These are tiny earrings made out of a single component that highlight the earlobe without dangling down it. These can be made either with diamonds, pearls or gemstones. Sometimes these are made just with the primary metal with engravings on the design part.

Danglers: These are the kind of earrings that are an elongation of studs. These dangle down the earlobe with the help of primary metals. These can be either made simple or heavy depending on the occasion they are used to for wearing.

Hoops: Hoops are single lined metal danglers which are authentically circle in shape. With evolving trends, these have evolved into multiple shapes. Hoops are one of the most go to earrings that women prefer. These come in different sizes ranging from 1 cm long to 6 cm long.

Ethnic Earrings: These are a combination of the above-mentioned types of earrings. They can be made simple as well as heavy based on the function or requirement. The ethnic studs are not the regular studs. They are known as gotas in India.

Jhumkas: Jhumkas are the hoops of Indian attire. They just go with any ethnic combo you plan to pair them with. They come in as oxidized generally, but a lot of jewelers can make these in sterling silver and other precious metals for you.

Trending Necklaces

Necklaces, alongside earrings top the list of women to go for jewelry. Necklaces come in different forms; jeweled and non-jeweled. A few of them only form themselves using chains. On the other hand, jeweled necklaces come with a single stud, a chain of studs, hanging studs, heavy ethnic necklaces with diamonds, pearls and other gemstones, pearl necklaces, single bead necklaces, etc.

Devam has a wide and unique collection of gold necklaces and silver necklaces. They offer best quality jewelry, handmade jewelry, try one for yourself.

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Popular types of engagement ring settings and styles

Like we discussed in the earlier blog “How to choose an Engagement Ring”, there are various types pf settings you can have in an engagement ring. For example: Cluster, Bezel, Gypsy, Halo, Pave, Tension, etc.

Let’s get into the depth of this!

Cluster:

Here, you will find tiny or small diamonds set close together to form or make an illusion of a bigger diamond. This setting is generally found in geometrical shapes. This will represent a retro feel.

Pros-

·         As discussed, the ring speaks RETRO!!

·         It makes a cluster (quite literally) of smaller diamonds making it look like you got a rock for yourself

·         It is comparatively cheaper than actually buying a rock

·         It complements smaller fingers

Cons-

·         It required an enormous amount of time to maintain and clean due to tiny gaps between the smaller stones

·         If not maintained in a correct way, the stones tend to fall out

 Bezel:

A bezel setting is where you will find your diamonds inscribed in the rim of the metal. It makes a beautiful ring as it appears to be aesthetically pleasing and hey, more diamonds!!

Pros-

·         Since the diamonds are inscribed in the rim, the diamonds are more secure

·         It offers a modern, stylish and a royal look to your hand

·         It can be used for daily wear

·         It has less maintenance

·         It hides any kinds of flaws in the diamond due to its unique setting

Cons-

·         It hides the diamond more than it should due to its unique setting pattern

 Gypsy

The stone if flushed into the metal and then the metal is hammered around the stone.

Pros-

·         It protects the stone

·         The ring surface is smooth and not edgy

Cons-

·         Due to the exclusive features of the ring, it is quite expensive

·         It is not recommended for delicate stones.

 Halo

These rings generally have a huge center stone encircles with smaller stones in pave style.

Pros-

·         Makes the ring look bigger

·         Gives an antique look.

·         It can have a single or multiple halo lines

·         The ring looks attractive and shiny due to multiple stones

Cons-

·         The focal point of the center stone drifts away

·         If the halo is made with different kinds of stone, it would look like a disco party ball

 Pave

Derived from a French word, it is a composition of rows of tiny stones enclosed in the rim of the metal. It makes the metal unnoticeable.

Pros:

·         It looks extremely rich and shiny

·         Makes the diamonds look bigger than they generally are

Cons:

·         It cannot work with delicate stones or gems

 Tension

In this style of rings, a single stone is compressed between the metal which holds the stone tightly. Delicate gems or stones cannot be used in this setting.

Pros:

·         The fall of natural light on the stone gives life to the ring

Cons:

·         This setting can only be custom made. One cannot readily find this

·         Only Diamonds, Sapphires and Rubies can stand this setting

Visit our store House of Devam at Boca Raton, Florida or visit our website www.houseofdevam.com to buy best and unique engagement ring for your partner.

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How to choose an Engagement Ring

Marriage is one of the purest unions of all times. In order to mark this special union, picking up an engagement ring is the most interesting yet the most difficult job one can go through.

Here are a few tips that will help you ease the process and make sure you have one of the most beautiful rings for your significant other!

Step 1: Know your metal The overall look of the ring is affected by this one very important selection—the metal. There are a number of options you can pick from, i.e., Platinum, Yellow gold, Rose gold, and White gold. Step 2: Know your Diamond To have the ring of your partner’s dream, you need to focus on this element the most. You need to keep in mind the color, the type of cut, the clarity of the diamond and the weight of the carat. Step 3: Know your cut Diamond facets are arranged in a particular manner to get the desired cut. There can be multiple diamonds used to get the desired cut, but make it look like one gigantic diamond. Step 4: Know your shape You can have your ring in any standard shape you desire. Ranging from rectangle, square, circle, oval, kite and hearts. Step 5: Know your setting Again, there are various types pf settings you can have in a ring. For example: Cluster, Bezel, Gypsy, Halo, Illusion, Prong, Tension, etc. Step 6: Know your partner’s ring size (not yours) An elaborate blog for the same will be next on your read! Step 7: Know your budget This should ideally go first on your list, but hey! What’s more important than looking at a wide smile on your partner’s face? Step 8: Know your jeweler Before buying jewelry, we suggest to gather information about the jeweler. Check the store's reputation, reliability and reviews. Devam’s designs are not just distinctly set stones or unique craftsmanship of gold, they are part of a celebrated heritage passed down from one generation to the next. Each of our creations has a history, a story to tell. Every piece of jewelry is handmade by artists whose families have been in this profession for eras. Our pieces are carefully crafted for our gracious customers. Visit our website www.houseofdevam to know more about us.

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Why choose Sterling Silver Jewelry

Trends may come and go but a set of beautiful handmade designer jewelry out of The House of Devam is eternal.

Devam has proven to be one of the best handmade designer jewelry brands over the years. We not only have a varied range of products, but also excel in customizing the jewelry pieces according to your needs.

Silver is like the new platinum. It is affordable and can go well with all kinds of fashion. Silver modern jewelry is very trending amongst the young generation not only in India but also worldwide. You can couple it with a pair of t-shirt and shorts as well as Indian heavy wear.

At Devam, you will get a wide range of beautiful handmade jewelry to adorn yourself like the most beautiful girl in the room with the kind of intricacy we prove to you.

Buying ethnic and authentic Silver Jewelry, selection of the design, figuring the making and having the finalized product is a tedious task, but here, at Devam, all of have to do is give us your idea and be rest assured to have your desired product ready for you in a blink of an eye.

A glimpse of a few of our products would highlight the intricate and minute details our craftsmen put together to ensure customer satisfaction. At Devam, all kinds of jewelry are handcrafted from scratch.