Fashion And Beauty

Archive for July, 2009

In the beginning, a wristwatch was sometimes questioned in terms of accuracy because of its compact size. Due to this reason, only a few companies had a good reputation for making quality wristwatches. The designs were limited and so was the number of people who used them.

This phenomenon changed when the soldiers started using wristwatches and discovered its usefulness. This was especially true during war times and similar situations. This change in the perception of soldiers as well as the people, about the wristwatch, started to occur in the nineteenth century. During combat, it was difficult to carry pocket watches and look at the time.

As it was difficult to deal with pocket watches during combat, the soldiers used to fit the watch in a leather strap and wrap it around the wrist, hence forming makeshift wristwatches. In the Boer war from 1899-1902, the British troops had success, partly made possible due to the coordination achieved by synchronizing these makeshift wristwatches, hence, being able to flank attacks against the Boer’s formations successfully.

Later on in 1906, the evolution regarding wristwatches took place and the expandable bracelet and wire loops were invented that allowed better attachment of the leather straps. After this, the adaptation of wristwatches by the soldiers increased even further. It has been considered as an important turning point in the development of wristwatches.

Traditional white pearls, glowing in color and perfectly spherical, have represented the moon.

In Eastern cultures see the pearl as symbolising certain elements of spirituality. They believe that in wearing a pearl a person is constantly reminded to be honest, to remain dignified and to seek knowledge.

A white pearl symbolizes these things, as well as purity and innocence – this is why it is the traditional wedding pearl.

However Black and Golden pearls have their own meanings too. They are symbolic of success, riches in life, wealth and prosperity.

A pink or a “rose” pearl represents the heart, while all pearls are supposed to encourage wellness and health of body and mind.

Pearls, like many other gems, are also a birthstone. The month of June is the pearl’s official month, making the gift of pearls the ideal gift for a daughter on her 21st birthday, as well as for the mother of the child to pass on in later years.

In Christianity the pearl is believed to be a symbol of Jesus Christ, with numerous references to pearls throughout the bible, none more well known than the phrase “The pearly gates” of heave