Jewelry Articles
Graduation is an unparalleled achievement in the lives of many young people. Whether it's from high school or college, the event is the source of inexpressible pride for the student who has put in countless hours of study and hard work.
Mon, 14 Apr 2008: Ancient Sumeria to Pre-Columbian America: The Sparkling History of Jewelry
The history of a mineral, crystal or metal can unlock a deeper, more meaningful value to jewelry. Indeed, the anthropology, archaeology, geography, and technology of special gems and elements can provide rich stories.
Mon, 14 Apr 2008: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Venetian Glassmaking
Glassmaking in Murano, Italy has a long and impressive history. In fact, it is the longest lasting center for glass making in history. From the 9th century to today, Murano has continued to produce beautiful and innovative artwork through generations of success and failure.
Wed, 9 Apr 2008: Shopping for Topaz Jewelry: Treatments, Fakes, and Radioactivity
When shopping for topaz jewelry, you rarely come into contact with a gemstone that resembles something from the earth. Almost every topaz you can find has been treated in a way: you can get a clue about those treatments by observing the stones' color.
Tue, 8 Apr 2008: How To Tell Whether Your Diamond Engagement Ring Is Real Or Fake
Providing an insight on how one can tell a diamond cut ring is a genuine gem, and not just an imitation.
Thu, 3 Apr 2008: The Quality Of Children's Jewelry
Many families were able to view the excitement of Christmas gift giving on Christmas morning through their child's eyes.
Thu, 3 Apr 2008: Diamond Minds, Diamond Eyes - The Sight of Europe From Sahara to Santa
The diamonds we find in the ground are as shafts of light out of the hellish inside earth, or sparkles from God. We see diamonds in most holy eyes, so we think diamonds are gifts from God.
Wed, 2 Apr 2008: The Myth and Lore of August's Birthstone, Peridot
As a jeweler, I am often asked about birthstones by my customers. Yet few understand the historical connection behind between gem and month. Nor do many considered what is behind the attraction one may feel toward a particular gem. This article considers peridot, the birthstone of August, using myth and lore, to grasp this gem's metaphysical "meaning".
Tue, 1 Apr 2008: Diamonds That Sparkle - In Her Eyes, With You
Diamonds that sparkle; we all know what that means. It is the amazement of creation to make a diamond from a raw lump of coal. And the diamonds in the eyes, and the souls of some more, we discuss diamonds, and lumps of coal.
Sat, 29 Mar 2008: The History Of Diamond Engagement Rings
Taking a look at the use of rings, how they became commonly used and how diamonds were introduced to wedding rings.
Sat, 29 Mar 2008: Myth and Lore of Diamonds: April's Birthstone
As a jeweler, I am often asked about birthstones by my customers. Yet few understand the historical connection behind between gem and month. Nor do many considered what is behind the attraction one may feel toward a particular gem. This article considers diamonds, the birthstone of April, using myth and lore, to grasp this gem's metaphysical "meaning".
Sat, 29 Mar 2008: The Myth and Lore of Sapphire: September's Birthstone
As a jeweler, I am often asked about birthstones by my customers. Yet few understand the historical connection behind between gem and month. Nor do many considered what is behind the attraction one may feel toward a particular gem. This article considers sapphires, the birthstone of September, using myth and lore, to grasp this gem's metaphysical "meaning".
Sat, 29 Mar 2008: The Myth and Lore of Opal: October's Birthstone
As a jeweler, I am often asked about birthstones by my customers. Yet few understand the historical connection behind between gem and month. Nor do many considered what is behind the attraction one may feel toward a particular gem. This article considers opal, the birthstone of October, using myth and lore, to grasp this gem's metaphysical "meaning".
Sat, 29 Mar 2008: The Myth and Lore of Topaz: November's Birthstone
As a jeweler, I am often asked about birthstones by my customers. Yet few understand the historical connection behind between gem and month. Nor do many considered what is behind the attraction one may feel toward a particular gem. This article considers topaz, the birthstone of November, using myth and lore, to grasp this gem's metaphysical
Sat, 29 Mar 2008: The Myth and Lore of Rubies: July's Birthstone
As a jeweler, I am often asked about birthstones by my customers. Yet few understand the historical connection behind between gem and month. Nor do many considered what is behind the attraction one may feel toward a particular gem. This article considers ruby, the birthstone of July, using myth and lore, to grasp this gem's metaphysical "meaning".
Sat, 29 Mar 2008: The Myth and Lore of Amethyst: The Birthstone of February
As a jeweler, I am often asked about birthstones by my customers. Yet few understand the historical connection behind between gem and month. Nor do many considered what is behind the attraction one may feel toward a particular gem. This article considers amethyst, the birthstone of February, using myth and lore, to grasp this gem's metaphysical "meaning".
Sat, 29 Mar 2008: The Myth and Lore Aquamarine: March's Birthstone
As a jeweler, I am often asked about birthstones by my customers. Yet few understand the historical connection behind between gem and month. Nor do many considered what is behind the attraction one may feel toward a particular gem. This article considers aquamarine, the birthstone of March, using myth and lore, to grasp this gem's metaphysical "meaning".
Sat, 29 Mar 2008: The Myth and Lore of Emeralds: May's Birthstone
As a jeweler, I am often asked about birthstones by my customers. Yet few understand the historical connection behind between gem and month. Nor do many considered what is behind the attraction one may feel toward a particular gem. This article considers emeralds, the birthstone of May, using myth and lore, to grasp this gem's metaphysical
Sat, 29 Mar 2008: The Lore of Lapis Lazuli, December's Birthstone
As a jeweler, I am often asked about birthstones by my customers. Yet few understand the historical connection behind between gem and month. Nor do many considered what is behind the attraction one may feel toward a particular gem. This article considers Lapis Lazuli, the birthstone of December, using myth and lore, to grasp this gem's metaphysical
Sat, 29 Mar 2008: Myth and History of Turquoise, December's Birthstone
As a jeweler, I am often asked about birthstones by my customers. Yet few understand the historical connection behind between gem and month. Nor do many considered what is behind the attraction one may feel toward a particular gem. This article considers turquoise, the birthstone of December, using myth and lore, to grasp this gem's metaphysical lore.
Sat, 29 Mar 2008: The Myth and Lore of Pearl: June's Birthstone
As a jeweler, I am often asked about birthstones by my customers. Yet few understand the historical connection behind between gem and month. Nor do many considered what is behind the attraction one may feel toward a particular gem. This article considers pearls, the birthstone of June, using myth and lore, to grasp this gem's metaphysical "meaning".
Fri, 28 Mar 2008: The Secret to Choosing an Engagement Ring That Will Exceed Her Dreams and Save You Money
Buying an engagement ring can feel scary and intimidating. This is how to do it right.
Fri, 28 Mar 2008: The Myth and Lore of Garnets: January's Birthstone
As a jeweler, I am often asked about birthstones by my customers. Yet few understand the historical connection behind between gem and month. Nor do many considered what is behind the attraction one may feel toward a particular gem. This article considers garnets, the birthstone of January, using myth and lore, to grasp this gem's metaphysical "meaning".
Mon, 24 Mar 2008: Diamonds, Gemstones Go East, Silks,Spices Go West - 7,000 Years Of A Silk Route
The Silk Route predates written history as we know it, and much of it would be more dangerous to travel by camel today than back then. But goods went east while silk would arrive and be made into Damask Silk in Damascus, at 7,000 years the oldest steadily inhabited city in the world.
Sat, 22 Mar 2008: Diamonds, Gemstones, Pirates- How Sir Walter Raleigh Created the American Dollar
In the early days when there was a Virginia but not yet an America, Sir Walter Raleigh paid his men, his queen and his colony in America with diamonds, gemstones and most of all Spanish coins, those dollar coins worth their weight in silver. Therein lies their logic for America.
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