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| Saturday, 13-Nov-2010 09:14 |
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Pearl Jewelry - The Story of Pearl Hunters
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As long as pearl jewelry have been known to people, they have been a highly sought commodity for their beauty. It's only in recent times however that the industry has taken the hunt for the perfect pearl to a whole different level. Today, the shiny orbs that we see on in display in jewelry stores have actually almost always been grown in farms.
That's a far cry from the dangerous extraction and collection methods used before the invention of modern technology. In the past, not more than 100 years ago, the only way to retrieve pearls was by diving in lakes, floods and the ocean to pick them up, one at the time. The unfortunate divers who'se job it was to do this, were often poor and lured by the relative large sums they could get. The diver would sometimes have to dive as deep as 100 feet on one single breath of air. In order to preserve air and to stay submerged the longest, the divers would hold on to heavy stones on the way down.
Naturally, this dangerous activity was reserved for the desperate or the powerless - in many cases slaves or extremely poor peasents. Today, this method is all but obsolete in most places of the world. The cheaper cultured pearls have become popular and are many times the only pearls available to the consumer.
There are however still a few isolated areas that practice this old art of pearl diving. Some of the finest natural pearl speciments come from the gulf of Bahrain. Here, divers still risk their health to retrieve what are considered the top of the crop in the world. In fact, Bahrain wants no part of the sale of cultured pearls, banned from trade. Bahrain is one of the few places on earth that does an active job in trying to preserve the natural habitat and waters from pollution.
It's an interesting story and one that continues to fascinate buyers around the world. Somehow, the beauty of the pearl grows when it's been retrieved from the depth of the ocean.
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| Saturday, 13-Nov-2010 09:13 |
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Buying Pearl Jewelry Without Being Ripped Off
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Buying pearl jewelry can be fun, exciting and confusing. Whether you're considering a gift of pearl jewelry for someone special or as a treat for yourself, take some time to learn the terms used in the industry. Here's some information to help you get the best quality pearl jewelry for your money, whether you're shopping in a traditional brick and mortar store or online.
Pearls
Natural or real pearls are made by oysters and other mollusks. Cultured pearls also are grown by mollusks, but with human intervention; that is, an irritant introduced into the shells causes a pearl to grow. Imitation pearls are man-made with glass, plastic, or organic materials.
Because natural pearls are very rare, most pearls used in jewelry are either cultured or imitation pearls. Cultured pearls, because they are made by oysters or mollusks, usually are more expensive than imitation pears. A cultured pearl's value is largely based on its size, usually stated in millimeters, and the quality of its nacre coating, which give it luster. Jewelers should tell your if the pearls are cultured or imitation. Some black, bronze, gold, purple, blue and orange pearls, whether natural or cultured, occur that way in nature; some, however, are dyed through various processes. Jewelers should tell you whether the colored pearls are naturally colored, dyed or irradiated.
Clams, oysters, mussels and many other mollusks with limy shells are known to produce pearls. But very few kinds yield gem pearls of jeweler's quality. The pearl is an abnormal growth of mother-of-pearl, or nacre, imbedded in the soft bodies of these shellfish. It is built up, layer upon layer, in the same way as nacre is added to the lining of the growing shell and always has the same color and luster. For example, over the country, hundreds of good-sized pearls are found each year in the oysters we eat. Unfortunately these have no commercial value regardless of whether they have been cooked or not because they are dull opaque white or purple like the shell of the parent oyster. In recent times almost all pearls of gem quality come from the oriental pearl oyster which has a bright shimmering translucent nacre.
A pearl starts growing when some irritating foreign substance such as a sand grain, bit of mud, parasite or other object becomes lodged in the shell-producing gland called the mantle. Pearls formed in the soft flesh where nacre can be added on all sides are most likely to be spherical and the most highly prized. By far the great majority are flattened or variously distorted and have little value. Size, color, luster and freedom from flaws are other essential qualities. Unlike other gems, such as diamonds, pearls have an average life of only about 50 years. In time the small amount of water in a pearl's make-up is lost and its surface cracks. Because they are mostly lime, necklaces which are worn often are injured by the acid secretions of the human skin.
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| Wednesday, 28-Oct-2009 15:02 |
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Men's Watches - History and Current Buying Trends
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Time is important to all of us. We live our lives by the clock, literally. Time pieces have been around since the 1400's when mechanical spring powered clocks where first invented. Later around the 1600's, when the technology was miniaturized, pocket watches were invented and became highly fashionable. Not until the 20th century did our modern idea of pearl wholesale a "watch" come in to play. Typically one thinks of a watch as a wrist watch, a time keeping device strapped to the arm by means of a band or chain. Though some men still wear pocket watches for their aesthetic charm, wrist watches have dominated the watch industry for nearly a hundred years.
Today there are two main types of watches for men, digital such as sport watches, and analog, typically fashion watches with physical hands and annotated faces. There are also two main types of watch mechanisms (for watches with physical hands), quartz crystal, and spring powered. Quartz crystal watches keeps extremely precise time by means of a tiny crystal and an electrical circuit which produced precisely measured movements. Spring powered watches on the other hand can become extremely inaccurate because they rely on freshwater pearl a small coil spring to produce movement. This tiny spring can lose consistency as it is vulnerable to changes in weather and climate and can wear out with extensive use. Most analog watches today rely on quartz crystal because of their precise timing, though spring powered watch are still popular because of their craftsmanship and beauty.
There are a variety of watches on the market today, from high end designs such as Omega and Rolex to athletic brands such as Timex and Seiko. Watches often feature a variety of features, especially sport watches which can often include stopwatches, duel time zones or even GPS uplinks which allow the user to know exactly where they are on the planet. GPS has also become a popular feature in fashion watches which automatically updates the time via a satellite network. A variety of specialty watches are also available to the more adventurous wearer, such as dive watches made by Swiss Army and Citizen Watches. Virtually all watches today include some sort of date function, and many have extra playful features. Modern watch designs can range from the traditional conservative look we all know to neon colours, using modern materials such as plastics and even hemp bands. Watches come in such a variety of choices, colours and designs anyone can find a watch they really love.
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| Wednesday, 28-Oct-2009 14:59 |
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The Crucifix and Christian Jewelry have always been wonderful gift ideas for family and friends especially during times of Holy Communion and Confirmation for Catholic children. These symbols have always communicated help to=http://www.onepearls.com/necklace-jewelry/c12/index.html]tin cup pearl necklace guide oneself along their way in their very own unique spiritual journey.
The Crucifix has always been worn by Christians all over the world. Non-Christians wear the Crucifix to celebrate its beauty and style. The Cross has always been the most important symbol in the Christian faith, as it represents Christ's ultimate sacrifice of death on the Cross as God's communication of love to the world. The crucifix is unique in the sense that it shows the single pearl necklace dying body of Christ stretched out, while most crosses serve as symbols rather than depictions.
Christian Jewelry can be found in many different styles and varieties in the 21st century. Celtic Jewelry has a different style that is very popular with both Christians and Non-Christians. The Celtic cross combines a cross with a ring surrounding the intersection. Many think the freshwater pearl jewelry symbol was a likely regional variation of the sun cross in Ancient times. Celtic Jewelry of the 21st century is normally made for individual use.
Christian Jewelry is very popular with bands in the 21st century. Many Christian and Non-Christian bands are embracing the popularity and look of the Crucifix, Christian Jewelry, and Celtic Jewelry. Both young and old, trendy and punk, rappers and rockers, are all embracing Christian Jewelry, Celtic Jewelry, and the Crucifix. It's not a fad that will come and go, but Christian and Celtic Jewelry, as well as the Crucifix, are high in demand to all kinds of audiences in the 21st century. There is no doubt that these symbols have always been, and will always be, symbols of one's faith, style, spiritual journey, and natural beauty that the Crucifix, Christian Jewelry, and Celtic Jewelry can present.
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| Wednesday, 28-Oct-2009 14:58 |
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If I could rank the type of jewelries that most people love, silver jewelry will definitely be in the top ten. What makes silver jewelry popular is that it is affordable, yet it can be as beautiful as any other precious jewelry or metal. A lot of people have fallen in love with the delicate filigree and dainty style of silver jewelry. In fact, wholesale jewelry stores are taking advantage of this by selling affordable silver jewelry to a large number of clientele. These wholesale dealers of silver jewelry do not only sell to retail silver jewelry stores; they also respond to the desires of pearl strand wholesale direct buyers and customers.
You don't really have to look far because silver jewelries are available online. You can scrutinize these jewels through the pictures and designs shown on the website. This enables customers to easily purchase silver jewelry whenever it is required for a certain occasion. Aside from this, online wholesale silver jewelry shops have worldwide exposure, so they can easily reach out to pearl earrings wholesale customers all over the world. Transacting business with these online jewelry shops is easy because they have order placement facility online.
What's great about these wholesale dealers selling silver jewelry is that their designs are great for the international market. You can even have customized or personalized designs, which in turn leads to pearl necklace wholesale a whole new set of patterns and styles for silver jewelry.
Most buyers prefer to buy from wholesale silver jewelers because they want to get the best out of their money's worth, which is not usually the case if they purchase their silver jewelry directly from a jeweler. This is mainly due to the fact that the cost of running a jewelry shop is pretty high. Therefore, this reflects in the price that the customer pays, and they end up shelling out more money than needed. On the other hand, wholesale dealers of cultured pearl jewlery silver jewelry can be easily found online, and with reasonable rates. As a result, small time silver jewelers and those running a home business on jewelry tend to buy in bulk, and they sell it to their buyers at a higher rate. These jewelers also get technical support as well as marketing advice from the vendors whom they bought from.
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| Wednesday, 28-Oct-2009 14:55 |
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If you are thinking of an innovative way to spice up your daughter's birthday party, rhinestone may be the perfect answer. Most children love the sparkle of diamonds and rhinestones are the best way to cultured pearl jewelry keep your girl delighted and avoid a gaping hole in your wallet.
This is essentially a diamond stimulant made of rock crystal, acrylic or plastic. Rhinestones have been used as imitation diamonds for a long time now and high end manufacturers even capture the glimmer of pearl necklace diamonds to perfection nowadays.
You can choose from a variety of costumes, apparel and jewelry that come studded with these sparklers. A costume full of these would be a perfect gift forpearl earrings a young girl. Jewelry in the form of tiaras is already a hit among children. You may even gift earrings and bracelets of this kind.
They have none of the hassles that go with costlier varieties of stones and are extremely durable. You will truly get your money's worth on these pieces.
If you are planning a birthday party or any other occasion with young kids, you may opt to buy rhinestone jewelry at a wholesale price. There are a mind-boggling number of online stores that offer these at throw away prices. You can get the perfect bargain if you shop around before making a final decision.
If you want to opt for pricier varieties, you can check out eternal favorites like Swavroski and Preciosa. These crystal rhinestones last for a very long time and would make a meaningful gift for slightly older children.
You could gift her a brooch with these on it, that she could wear for a very long time to come. The perfect jewelry is out there is a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. So just go online and find the piece that's perfect for you.
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| Monday, 21-Sep-2009 09:31 |
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NEW YORK – Derek Jeter broke the New York Yankees record for hits Friday, surpassing a mark held by legendary cultured pearl jewelry Lou Gehrig for more than 70 years.
Jeter smacked a single to right field in the third inning for his 2,722nd career hit. That gave him one more than Gehrig, whose career was cut short by illness in 1939.
Jeter equalled Gehrig's mark Wednesday night, when he burst out of an 0-for-12 slump with three hits against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Yankees were off Thursday, and pearl necklace Jeter resumed his pursuit Friday at rainy Yankee Stadium.
Jeter's hit went into the books when the game became official after five damp innings.
Jeter's record-breaker was reminiscent of the one he used to tie Gehrig on Wednesday – a grounder up the first-base line.
This time, Yankees players streamed out of the pearl earrings dugout and mobbd Jeter at first.
"For those who say today's game can't produce legendary players, I have two words: Derek Jeter. Game in and game out he just produces," Yankees owner Georger Steinbrenner said in a statement.
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| Monday, 21-Sep-2009 09:29 |
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"As historic and significant as becoming the Yankees' all-time hit leader is, the accomplishment is all the more impressive cultured pearl jewelry because Derek is one of the finest young men playing the game today.
"That combination of character and athletic ability is something he shares with the previous record holder, Lou Gehrig," the statement said.
On an already emotional night, when the team commemorated the eighth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with special logos on their caps and pre-game ceremonies, rain-sodden fans gave Jeter an ovation that lasted nearly three minutes.
Gehrig got his final hit on April 29, 1939, a single against the Washington Senators.
The "Iron Horse" had held the pearl earrings Yankees record since September 6, 1937, when he passed Babe Ruth.
Gehrig's career ended abruptly in 1939, and he died two years later of the neurological disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), widely known in America as Lou Gehrig's disease.
Jeter also moved past Gehrig for 53rd place akoya pearl necklace on baseball's career hit list. Roberto Alomar is 52nd at 2,724.
It was Jeter's 268th hit against Baltimore, his most against any opponent.
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