So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Everything You Should Know About Brass Lockets

By Nita McKinney


When it comes to brass lockets, their history dates back to centuries ago when there was no sign of modern technology and when hand techniques were use to create them. They are definitely a very fine as well as decorative jewelry piece adored by women belonging to different cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles.

Lockets were used to hold some precious and valuables inside them in previous times. When it comes to what sort of precious items they can range from special herbs to ward off evil things, ashes of your loved one who has died, medicine potions, precious stones or even poisons. These were the precious things in historical times and many people even considered these jewelry pieces as a kind of good luck charm.

It was not soon after the Victorian period when these sort of pieces came to be truly prominent. The most noteworthy bits of that were made valuable stones like ruby, diamonds, pearls or other brilliant hued stones. Some of the pieces were actually hand painted as it was a traditional thing to do in those days. Every one of these items were hand tailored which makes them significantly more valuable.

Although other metals like silver, gold, copper and iron were all used to make lockets but the ones made out of brass gave a very different and distinctive look. These were often given as a present to friend, family and loved ones or they were kept as a memorable piece or in remembrance of something very dear.

In spite of the fact that the vast majority of these pieces of jewelry are made in a manner that you can open them up and store something valuable inside, however there are a couple of which are just robust metal and they can't be opened. There are numerous types of lockets and practically every one of them are precious in their own particular way. They could be heart formed, oval fit as a fiddle, square or even ring shaped.

When you go out to buy an antique locket piece for yourself there are some important facts that you should be aware of so that you make the right decision in this regards. The first and the most important thing to consider is that you should never compromise when it comes to quality. A piece you buy should be totally unique and 100% real there should be nothing fake about it.

On the other hand, if you have opted for an open locket the inside fitting hinges must be strong so that whatever you want to store inside whether it is a photo or some other precious thing it could be supported by those hinges. Moreover, a plastic transparent covering must be there to protect your precious items. When you try to open or close your locket you should find it easy not very stiff or hard. Mostly people prefer a lightweight and delicate jewelry piece instead of carrying something that is sturdy looking and very heavy.

Therefore, brass lockets have a very traditional history attached to them. Since historic times they are regarded as an excellent gift choice for women belonging to any age group. The market price of a particular piece really depends on its make, craftsmanship and different precious stones that are used in its making.




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