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Favorite pieces include the Marion gold multi-stone ring ($78) with red and clear Swarovski stones, the Siobhan Swarovski long drop earrings ($118) featuring cascades of three crystal strings, set ...
14K gold barbells in front of 24K gold for color comparison. Gold is a noble metal with a long tradition for use in jewelry. [7] When using gold for piercings, a lower purity than 14 or 18 carat (58 to 75%) is not recommended. Gold is about as soft as lead and is easily scratched. These scratches can irritate the body, especially in new piercings.
Earliest known reference to nose ornament comes from the Middle East dating back to 4,000 years ago. [1] In the book of Genesis, Abraham’s servant gifts young Rebekah an array of jewellery as a marriage offering on behalf of her future husband, Isaac. Among the gifts and trinkets was a golden ring called a “Shanf” also known as a nose ring.
Bulak is a type of nose ring worn at the nasal septum. It is usually worn by married women and is generally made out of 10-12 gram pure gold. It is peculiarly designed by the skillful goldsmiths who carve intricate motif designs on it. The average length of a bulak can be up to 4–5 cm along with a hook-like end, so that it could be worn easily.
Hundreds of mourners from throughout the U.S. lined streets, placed flowers and offered their thoughts on the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter on Saturday. Funeral services for Carter ...
Major alcohol companies have been bracing for a culture shift favoring nonalcoholic options. Consumers under 30 tend to buy less alcohol and drink less often.
Large-gauge septum piercing Fulani woman with traditional nose ring and mouth tattooThe nasal septum is the cartilaginous dividing wall between the nostrils. Generally, the cartilage itself is not pierced, but rather the small gap between the cartilage and the bottom of the nose (sometimes called the "sweet spot" by piercers), typically at 16g (1.2 mm) although it is often stretched to a ...
BOSTON – Two people were arrested Saturday night in Boston for what police describe as a "hazardous drone operation.". Robert Duffy, 42, of Charlestown, and 32-year-old Jeremy Folcik of ...