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Claddagh Rings History And Meaning
The Irish Claddagh ring is one of the most popular jewels. The ring was traditionally worn in Ireland over 300 years ago. The meaning and significance of this Irish ring has made it popular all over the world. The first Claddagh ring was made by an Irish slave for his beloved. The details on the ring were symbolic of love, friendship and loyalty. The ring is also one of the most popular Irish wedding rings and is passed on by a mother to her daughter on the daughter's wedding day. The Clad ...
Author: Ms.Nok
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Latest Fashion Trends in Color Contact Lenses
Color contact lenses are really hot today. They work better than any eye make-up, making your eyes truly stunning. But there are so many of them! Find out what “eyes” are currently in fashion and how these colors can transform your look. About half of the people wearing color contact lenses don't have any vision problems - for them color contacts are just fashion accessories. With color contacts, you can change your eye color to match your mood. Or you can stick with one brand and color th ...
Author: Tanya Turner
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Beads—A Sign of the Times?
When you hear the word “beads,” do you immediately think of jewelry? Or do you think of Rosary beads or some other non-jewelry use of beads—beaded dresses, headbands, belts? Perhaps you think of a country and western outfit, a studded, head-to-toe piece of jewelry.
The first thought that enters your mind when you hear the word “beads” may date you and give away your age faster than physical attributes. If you’re a product of the 50’s, your mind may wander to pop beads, those plastic pull ...
Author: MJ Plaster
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Ladies, Show Off Your Hair with Cute Hair Accessories!
Hair accessories offer an easy way of showing off your hair. Choose from a host of hair clips, scrunches, trendy scarves, bandanas and what have you. A well-chosen and well-coordinated hair accessory goes a long way in giving you and your hair a unique look. Hair accessories are almost a must-have in one’s fashion repertoire. So much so, that some celebrities are even identified by their trademark hair accessories. There is a hair accessory for every occasion. There is a hair acce ...
Author: Mike Yeager
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Choosing The Right Gemstone
Gemstones are one of this world's great miracles. They come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Although I love them all, emeralds, especially, are very dear to me. Besides displaying my favorite color, these wonderful green stones also represent, in my opinion, what being human is all about. I'll explain . . . . Emeralds are one of the few gemstones where flaws and imperfections are tolerable and considered part of their natural beauty. A natural emerald is created over the ...
Author: G. L. Bycz
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Wedding Anniversary Symbols
Most people are aware that significant wedding anniversaries such as 25th and 40th are linked to precious stones, in these cases silver and ruby. However, it is less well known that all anniversaries up to and including the 15th, and then every 5th anniversary, have their own particular symbol. The list below shows the symbol traditionally associated with each anniversary. ANNIVERSARY 1st - Paper
2nd - Cotton
3rd - Leather
4th - Books
5th - Wood
6th - Sugar, candy
Author: Tony Luck
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Marble Stone of Elegance - Information and Facts
Marble – Stone of Elegance
Information and Facts
By Joey Lewitin
Marble is one of the most sophisticated of stones. It is generally smooth and polished, although it can come in a rough texture. Its use historically is very widespread in both art and architecture.
Formation
Marble is a kind of limestone that has undergone a process which has made the structure of the rock more solid. This process allows the stone to take a high polish. This stone is generally formed ...
Author: Joey Lewitin
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Back to School Feng Shui
Every school year parents and students dutifully trudge through the malls in search of the perfect sneaker or the cool new outfit for the coming school year. However, it’s unlikely that the new shoe or shirt will benefit them as much as a new design in the bedroom. That’s because a bedroom makeover will create new interest and energy – what feng shui calls “chi” – in the bedroom that will benefit a child.
According to feng shui, the Chinese technique for design and arrangement, rooms t ...
Author: Kathryn Weber
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Gift Ideas for men: Jewelry!
Awesome jewellery gifts any man would love.
From Men's Bracelets to Men's Sport Watches there are so many awesome jewellery gifts any man would love. Gift ideas in this line could be racelets for men, men’s necklaces, rings for men, cuff links, tie tacks, and men’s casual or sport watches.
Here are some special gifts that most men would absolutely love to receive. Gold and Onyx rings engraved with there initials are wonderful gifts that almost any man would wear with pride. What ma ...
Author: Matthew Seigneur
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30th Birthday Gift Ideas
Choosing a birthday gift for a friend about to turn thirty years old can be a challenging task. You want to honor the special day with a unique gift, but not necessarily draw attention to their age. After all, thirty is the pivotal year of life when we transition from young adults to full-fledged grownups. Make your loved one feel their best on their big day by choosing a gift that focuses on the beginning of his or her life, not the number of years that have passed.
If you want to give ...
Author: Siwarin Eampun
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Silver Tarnish and Removing Silver Tarnish
Each year we get hundreds of emails from silver jewelry lovers. They find that their lovely silver jewelry has tarnished. Many sellers do not clearly explain the process of silver tarnishing to buyers and buyers are shocked to see their gorgeous silver jewelry gradually change color to a darkish dull shade of yellow, brown and even black. So what exactly is silver tarnish? Can the process of silver tarnish be slowed down or eliminated? What about anti-tarnish platings, are they really useful? ...
Author: www.kaisilver.com
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Diamonds vs Moissanite. Which is the better choice?
Diamonds and Moissanite appear identical. Both are clear stones with a brilliant fire. One is very much cheaper than the other.
Which should you choose?
One look at the prices and moissanite seems like the better buy.
Then again, diamonds are way more expensive because diamonds are natural gemstones that are rare and mined from the earth itself. The moissanite you see in stores is actually an artificial gemstone. Of ...
Author: Janice Wee
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Top 10 Wedding Decoration Budget Tips
When it comes to choosing your wedding decorations, you must decide on your theme. Once you have done this, you can then make your decisions about the budget that you will have. Here are the top 10 tips that you should know in order to lower the cost of your wedding decorations. 1. Decide on the essential items that you must have first and then worry about the extras. 2. Hand make the centerpieces yourself using items priced toward your budget. 3. Using artificial flow ...
Author: Mike Lindsey
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Diamonds vs Moissanite. Which is the better choice?
Diamonds and Moissanite appear identical. Both are clear stones with a brilliant fire. One is very much cheaper than the other.
Which should you choose?
One look at the prices and moissanite seems like the better buy.
Then again, diamonds are way more expensive because diamonds are natural gemstones that are rare and mined from the earth itself. The moissanite you see in stores is actually an artificial gemstone. Of ...
Author: Janice Wee
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Lubov (Luba) Warrack, Dedicated Silversmith and Jeweler
Lubov (Luba) Warrack, a dedicated silversmith and featured jeweler on jewelrycrossings.com, quite amazingly arrived at the jeweler’s bench via the science lab.
In fact, Luba came to the United States from her homeland of Russia in 1990 on a research grant. A graduate in biology from Moscow State University, she received a Ph.D. in neurophysiology from the Russian Academy of Sciences. When her research was completed at a university in North Carolina she wanted to become a university lectu ...
Author: Susi at Jewelry Crossings
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Celebrating a Special Occasion with Jewelry! How to Buy Jewelry? (Part I)
The concept of jewelry implies fashion, ornamentation, and adornments. But jewelry is much more than just that. It reflects your personality and shows what you value in life. It defines your style through colorful stones and gems jewelry. Colored precious gemstone jewelry is the latest fashion. Colored gemstones are worn in rings, earrings, necklaces, pendants, and bracelets by every one. If you like to own an exceptionally beautiful and exclusive piece of jewelry, you should only consider ge ...
Author: The Jewelry Hut
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Diamond Jewelry or Moissanite Jewelry? Which is the better choice?
Diamonds and Moissanite look alike. Both are dazzling stones that are clear and have a brilliant fire. Price wise, they are miles apart.
Diamond jewelry or Moissanite jewelry? Which should you choose?
If you only look at the prices and brilliance, moissanite seems like the better buy.
Then again, diamonds are way more expensive because diamonds are natural gemstones that are rare and are mined from the earth itself. Diamonds are precious. The CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE
Madagascar gem safari
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MADAGASCAR GEM SAFARI 2
Sapphire from Maromby in a metamorphic limestone. ( Andranondambo area.)
Looking for sapphire on the ground in 1992.
Sapphires from Andranondambo, discovered in 1991. ( South-East of Madagascar )
In 1658, Flacourt, the governor of Fort-Dauphin mentions
sapphires in the south of Madagascar.
In 1808, Barthélemy Hugon writes that in the valley of
Ambolo there is a so beautiful stone and ...
Author: Alain Darbellay GGGems
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Granite might of stone - Info and Facts
Granite – Might of Stone
FORMATION
Granite is generally produced by magma solidifying under extreme pressure. When magma rises, due to being lighter then surrounding rocks, it begins to cool. This cooling happens slowly, and crystals are formed beneath the surface of the earth. This produces a tightly interlocked structure, which is why granite is such a strong stone. It is comprised mostly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase feldspar. Granite makes up a lot of the earths crust ...
Author: Joey Lewitin
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The Engagement Ring Bling
How much should you spend on a diamond engagement ring? $100? $1000? How about a whopping $1 million? That’s what Donald Trump just spent on an engagement ring for his lovely wife to be, Melania Knauss. Can you imagine what it must be like to wear any ring worth that much on a daily basis? The Donald must hire beefy security guards with names like Wolfgang and Spike just to watch over Melania every time her and her delicate ring finger step out the door. Bu ...
Author: Donna Monday
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