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WHY SHOP FOR JEWELRY AT UTSAV?
- Tremendous range of jewelry.
- An absolutely exclusive collection that cannot be found on any other site.
- Showcases the whole ethnic jewelry range, and not just costume jewelry.
- High quality of metals, stones and craftsmanship in every piece.
- From affordable to expensive - a perfect fit for all budgets and occasions.
- Bone beads necklaces created in India are very popular throughout the world. Bone beads necklaces are most often created from the bones of cows, sheep, pig or camel. The bones are obtained as a byproduct of the food industry in commercial settings and from individual hunting of live or dead carcass when produced individually in homes across India. Bone beads necklaces wear extremely well because bone is such a hard durable material, yet is soft enough to be worked by any hard tool. Commercial production of bone beads necklaces includes the use of heavy machinery, making bone beads an abundant and inexpensive resource.
- Bones are comprised of calcium phosphate and protein deposits, which lends itself well to bead making. Bone beads necklaces have long used bone beads as a less expensive alternative to ivory jewelery because it looks similar, but is more abundant and easier to process.
- Processing bone in to workable pieces is a simple process, but doing it correctly involves some smelly and dangerous chemicals. First the raw bone must be cleaned with soapy water and scrubbed with a wire brush to remove any meat or ligaments remaining attached to the bone. The raw bone is then boiled in sulfuric or hydrochloric acid, then rinsed thoroughly and dried. Next the bones are soaked in a diluted bleach solution removing the protein gelatin that would otherwise rot and decompose. The raw bone is then rinsed and dried for several days before being processed and cut in to smaller workable sizes. From there the bone is then carved in to the familiar shapes we see in bone beads: small pierced carvings, round beads, oblong beads, pendants, and any other shape imaginable.
- Along with bone beads necklaces, bone beads are used in trendy bead amulets, beautiful bead bracelets, rings and long dangling bone earrings. Hand carved bone beads are unique and special, each one taking on individual characteristics in color, pattern, size and design. Bone beads can come in naturally occurring cream color, black, white, or brown, or can be dyed or stained to any other color imaginable, though natural is the most popular application.
- Fair trade organizations are appearing across India. These organizations benefit the people that live in India, allowing them to make money and to sell their goods like bone beads necklaces to the rest of the world. They play a pivotal role in catalyzing trade in impoverished nations and facilitating investment and technology in those areas of the country that need it. The fair trade organizations benefit the rest of the world by bringing these otherwise inaccessible pieces of fine jewelery to the rest of the world at an affordable price.
- Across India there are people living in small villages and towns dotting the country that produce beautiful pieces of bone beads necklaces. Fair trade organizations collect these handicrafts and distribute them around the world to countries in Europe, Asia and the United States to sell, often offered to purchase at a discount price, allowing these villagers to sell their wares around the world.
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Beautiful Necklace SetBy Aparna from Algeria on 3/30/2012 1:07:09 PM
Bottom Line : Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments : Hi utsav, I received my necklace set today. Beautiful set of earring. Stunning workmanship. Service is also great. Thanks.
Very HappyBy Katelyn from Jamaica on 3/30/2012 11:34:19 AM
Bottom Line :Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments :The rings I ordered arrived and I am very happy with them. I just wanted to say thanks for the speed of delivery. Your service was great and I would not hesitate to purchase from you again or to recommend you. Thanks
Great ServiceBy Bella from Lithuania on 3/30/2012 11:51:21 AM
Bottom Line :Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments :Hello, I just WANT to let you know, I received my necklace this morning and it is fantastic. Thank you for a great service. .
Very BeautifulBy Valerie from Rwanda on 3/30/2012 12:24:26 PM
Bottom Line : Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments : I received my bangle set yesterday. Its very beautiful. Thank you very much.