The Functions Of Black Shoes

Everyone needs black shoes. The color black is the basical of all in fashion and it is crucial to own shoes in black whether for dress or casual wear. For men or women the basic ones goes with multiple attire for a variety of events. When out on the town black shoes are a must have for wear with tuxedos and evening dresses as well as other less formal wear.

Black footwear can go with everything from a fine quality business suit to a tuxedo for men. The choice of shoes makes a big impact on what people think of a person's fashion consciousness. A man in a black or gray business suit accompanied by a pair of fine quality men's black dress shoes really makes a statement. You wouldn't want to wear black shoes with a brown suit but for most colors they are the perfect choice.

Black footwear is just as important to women, if not even more so. Women actually have a lot more choices than men in variety of footwear. They can choose from sandals, flats, high heels, pumps, and more and also choose between dressy, casual, or formal. I know women who own several pairs of shoes in black alone just because of the diversity that is needed.

The durability of black footwear is another reason many people choose them for athletic shoes for just about any sport. They don't show the scuffs like white shoes do and when you are playing sports there are always going to be scuffs and scratches on your athletic shoes. This is why black is the color of choice for many baseball and soccer organizations.

Find more about shoes as well as shoe fashions at Dani Black Shoes

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Czech Crystal Beads

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The future of memorials??

The picture shows a Japanese family scanninig a QR-Code 2D image installed inside a niche - which automatically loads a photo album, a video of the deceased and access to the family blog on his moble 'phone.

For those of you who can use this technology, the image above will take you to our new micro-site which is good for 'dial-up' modems and old PC's as well as the new iPhone.

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Ashes to Diamonds

Well it would seem that we are 'on' for being included in a documatry on channel 4 TV, Friday the 24th of July. The 'First Cut' film by David Brindley shows what people are doing with the loved-one's ashes - including making diamonds [by us].

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New Developments from phoenix-diamonds.com: Memorial Windchimes

New Developments from phoenix-diamonds.com: Memorial Windchimes

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Memorial Windchimes

Just in time for the National Funeral Exhibition last week (12th June), we completed our trials and the final developments of my invention (back in 1998) for encapsulating ashes into crystal 'icicles' to make a fabulous windchime. Rather than 'rip-off' the patent (like 'ashes-into-glass' have) we asked the holder to issue us with the only license to use that part of the patent.

It took ages to perfect the 'icicles' - which also use waste crystal from 'Dartington' glass works - so we are being 'green').

The wind chimes will be avialable at a cost of £350 for four 'icicles'. The colours available are Violet, Turquoise, Blue, Green, Amber and Cranberry. The wind catcher can be engraved with 'loved-one's details. Delivery about 6 weeks from order.

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Masonic Jewelry - A Symbol of Brotherhood

Masonic jewelry is worn as a sign of membership of the brotherhood or passed down as family heirlooms. Here is a guide to this unique and interesting custom.

-The Brotherhood
The Freemasons have the longest history of any organization in the world. The beginning Grand Lodge was formed in 1717 in Greater London, but there was loose organization and use of conditions and symbols centuries before that. Stonemasons were the founding fathers.

Nowadays, it is not essential to be an actual mason to be a member as the principles of the brotherhood are self-improvement, social acts and self-awareness. They were behind the creation of public schools in Europe and America.

In the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century, they also got it upon themselves to be sure orphans, the elderly and widows were taken care of when the system supplied no security for them. There are a lot of conspiracy theories, films and articles surrounding the mystery of the Masons, but there's no real secret to this philanthropic and educated organization.

- Types of jewelry
To designate membership in a Masonic lodge, there are a variety of Masonic jewelry pieces that a member can wear. The conventional piece is the signet ring, but there are other options as well. For the adult male who already owns a Lodge ring, other gift options are cuff links, tie pins, pocket watches and even pendants. These can all bear as is the emblems as the rings.

- The Symbols
Symbols in freemasonry are important and they designate the degree of the member, the lodge and what the member wants to say about his membership. The most common symbols are the square and compass which represent the cornerstone of freemasonry.

In the centre of these tools is the letter "G", which stands for geometry, a principle of freemasonry, and for God, the original builder. Another tools of the trade found in Masonic jewelry are the trowel, the plumb level and columns. There are many other symbols to choose from when designing different pieces.

- Proper wear

Just members should wear membership jewelry, but there are cases where antique Masonic jewelry is passed down as family heirlooms. As far as how to wear the rings, there are no rules on the proper way. A few men like to wear the emblems facing them but other people like to clothing them facing out for others to see. Married men usually wear their rings on the right hand ring finger. Some men choose to wear their ring on the pinkie finger. So, actually it's all about personal preference and comfort on how to wear the pieces.

- How to clean it
In gold or silver, Masonic jewelry can be very simple or quite ornate. The more intricate the design, the dirtier it can get. Gold pieces can be soaked in warm soapy water and scrubbed on a soft brushing. If there are enameled or synthetic colored parts, do not soak the piece, but gently scrub with a soft soapy brush. Regularly polish with a soft cloth. For sterling silver pieces, only use cleaners designed for silver cleaning. These products come in wipes, cloths and creams.

There are millions of freemasons across the world and a gift of men's Masonic jewelry is a great way to recognize his contribution to society and to honor his pride and dedication to his brotherhood.

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