Art of Jewelry

Pandora Jewelry is like a story-telling book. It tells of the taste and style of the user, and becomes more valuable when loved ones gift you with charms and beads to add to your Pandora bracelet, or necklace. It gives a certain sentimental value because it creates a piece of jewelry whose parts come from people close to you, and whose story is yours.

But just like any other thing in this world, each goes through inevitable wear and tear. Although Pandora bracelet can last (or even surpass) a lifetime, one should always practice care for your Pandora piece of art.

Here are some ways you can take care of your Pandora jewelry:

Use lukewarm water and a drop of dishwashing liquid. Then with a soft toothbrush, clean off your Pandora jewelry gently. The toothbrush is excellent because it can reach the jewelry patterns that are hard to clean.

When you find your piece to be very dirty, just continue soaking it under lukewarm water with a drop of dishwashing liquid. The rinse off thoroughly.

For pearls, never submerge them in water or clean them using any cleaning agent. It can cause damage to the pearl. Just use a soft cloth to wipe off the dirt.

Never expose your Pandora jewelry to harsh, strong chemicals. They can have an ugly effect on your piece. Take note that oxidised silver and pearls are highly susceptible to damage.

Rubber can also bring bad effects on your piece. Be sure your bracelet, earrings, or whatever Pandora piece you have will not come in contact with rubber, such as rubber bands, rubber containers, etc.

You may bring your Pandora piece to the place or shop where you bought it, as these usually provide cleaning services, and more tips on how to handle cleaning for your Pandora jewelry.

In recent years, the ongoing battle for a breast cancer cure has gained notoriety as more and more lives have become touched by the devastating emotional and physical trials of cancer. Yet where the malignancy of cancer lurks, supportive movements such as the recent popularization of Cancer Awareness Jewelry prevail, helping to sustain the fight against the disease and fortify the battle for a cure.

Whereas the ongoing battle for a breast cancer cure has been made famous with the pink ribbon campaign, Cancer Awareness Jewelry is taking the power of hope and strength to new heights with innovative designs. Such jewelry can provide an ideal way in which to extend both emotional and practical support for those living with cancer. Treasured bracelets, earrings, anklets, or rings allow both friends and families of cancer survivors – as well as those undergoing treatment, to celebrate the power of hope and the beauty of strength.

The following list details awareness colors and the cancers which these colors represent:

Black – Melanoma

Burgandy – Multiple Myeloma

Brown – Colorectal

Clear – Lung Cancer, Emphysema

Dark Blue – Colon Cancer

Grey – Brain Cancer & Tumors

Green – Kidney Cancer, Bone Marrow

Gold -Childhood Cancer

Lavender – General Cancer Awareness

Light Blue – Prostrate Cancer, Thyroid Cancer & Disease

Lime Green – Lymphoma

Orange – Leukemia

Peach – Uterine Cancer

Pink – Breast Cancer

Purple- Pancreatic Cancer

Red – Multiple Mylenoma

Teal – Ovarian Cancer, Cervical Cancer

White – Bone Cancer

Yellow – Bladder and Liver Cancers

Awareness and support can be demonstrated in a myriad of ways: from the spelling out of empowering words such as ‘hope’ and ’strength’ to a color theme displaying direct support for research of a specific cancer. For instance, a friend or family member fighting ovarian cancer might greatly appreciate a beautiful teal ribbon bracelet set with Swarovski crystals and freshwater pearls or a necklace with hand-set crystal on a toggle link bracelet. A sterling silver bracelet decorated with gray crystals and a silver ribbon charm is an encouragement for someone fighting brain cancer. The Angel of Hope symbol is another popular choice for a cancer survivor or someone going through treatment. Cancer survivor rings in sterling silver send a powerful message of hope and celebration for loved ones whose cancer is in remission.

Furthermore, a charm bracelet adorned with a breast cancer charm, the birthstone of the recipient, and other symbolic charms are a wonderful reminder of support and love during a challenging time. From the causes of cancer to the potential cures, Cancer Awareness charm bracelets allow for women to stand proud in their support of those in their lives affected by cancer. Charms can be added as a visible sign of support for the cure to a personal self-reward for those undergoing treatment to a testament of those lost to a disease which continues to claim lives.

Today, more than ever, everyone knows someone who has received a cancer diagnosis. It’s impact is far-reaching. Fortunately, the work for a cure reaches far and wide as well. Where cancer lurks, hope can and does prevail. Cancer Awareness Jewelry provides significant and visible way to support loved-ones affected by cancer. A carefully chosen piece of jewelry can provide humor, inspiration and strength for cancer patients and their families.

Pandora Jewelry is proud to partner with Susan G. Komen for the Cure in the ongoing battle to save lives and end breast cancer forever. In the four years since the inception of this partnership Pandora Jewelry has already contributed $71,000 dollars to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. From January 1 through December 31, 2008, Pandora will continue to spread hope through the sale of a specially designed pink ribbon bead (available in both sterling silver and 14 karat gold) to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure and has dedicated a minimum guaranteed donation of $100,000. Lewis Jewelers is proud to carry the full line of Pandora Jewelry. Pandora bracelets, Pandora charms and Pandora beads are only a part of the collection.

For more information, contact Lewis Jewelers, 2000 West Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48103, 877-88-LEWIS or visit http://www.pandorabraceletsusa.com.

When it comes to dressing up, women usually try to emulate how fashionable people dress up – from hats to shoes. On the other hand, they also prefer something that would make them stand out. No woman would like to be caught dead in something that another woman is wearing. And this is what makes Pandora charms all the more appealing to them.

Pandora Charms is one of the world’s leaders when it comes to quality jewelry. It first opened its doors to the public in Denmark and has since grown a great number of following due to its effective intermarriage of fashion and individuality.Pandora allows its clients to come up with their own unique designs so much so that some of them have taken it up as a hobby.

So what do you need to know if you would like to have your own Pandora charms bracelet?

First thing’s first. You don’t have to buy all the charms that you lay your eyes on. Building a Pandora bracelet could take time. Keep in mind that your bracelet is much like a record book of memories. Aside from this, some charms are available only during a certain season and are “retired” when the season’s over. So when buying charms, make sure that you go only for those that signify a special occasion in your life. As you get experience more memories, you can add charms to your bracelet.

Make sure you select the right bracelet length. It should be one that allows you to add more charms in the future. Once you have selected the bracelet, you can now choose the charms that you would like to have. There are various Pandora charms available in the market today. Designs could range from animals to birth stones. Some designs are set in 14k gold while others come in sterling silver. If you are the experimenting type, you can mix and match charms made of silver and gold.

Building your own Pandora bracelet can be quite pricey. This, however, does not take away the fun you get as you see you Pandora charms grow in number.