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Article Archive| SPRING JEWELRY SALE -Posted: 11-24-2007 | FREE SHIPPING
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For those who were born in the month of April the Diamond is the traditional birthstone. The word diamond derives from an ancient Greek wo...
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by: Candi Williams |
| Kristauphe Designs Jewelry Website Launch! -Posted: 11-01-2007 | I'm excited to announce the launch of my new website:
www.KristaupheDesigns.com
Here you will find many different styles of my handcrafted treasures. From earthy corals and shells, to elegant pearls, crystals, and gemstones, there i...
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by: Milo K. Perecruz |
| October's Birthstones -Posted: 10-01-2007 | There are two birthstones which represent October. One is Opal and the other, Tourmaline.
The name "Opal" comes from the Sanskrit word for "upala," meaning precious stone. In Indian mythology, the virgin Goddess of the Rainbow was turned into an O...
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by: Candi Williams |
| SAPPHIRE: SEPTEMBER'S HEAVENLY BIRTHSTONE -Posted: 09-02-2007 | The sapphire is the birthstone for the month of September. The name sapphire is derived from the Latin word ““saphirus” and the Greek word “sapheiros,” both meaning blue. Some believe that the name sapphire is derived from its association with the pl...
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by: Candi Williams |
| PERIDOT: AUGUST BIRTHSTONE -Posted: 08-21-2007 | Peridot is the birthstone for August and 16th anniversary gemstone. Its name comes from the Arabic word "faridat," meaning gem. Peridot is sometimes referred to as an “Evening Emerald” because under artificial light it glows as a brilliant green.
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by: Candi Williams |
| July Birthstone: Ruby - The heart of love -Posted: 07-06-2007 | The color of the heart, ruby has inspired passion and romance for centuries
Rubies are known for being the birthstone for July and are one of the most prized gemstones. Ruby is also used as the stone for 15th and 40th marriage anniversaries. Rubi...
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by: Candi Williams |
| NEWS:UPGRADE NOTICE TO CLIENTS -Posted: 06-07-2007 | To all Customers:
Please note that we are in the process of upgrading to a more powerful server to be able to better serve you faster and with more items. During this time if you have problems placing an order, feel free to call or e-mail your or...
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by: Milo K. Perecruz |
| The Birthstones of March -Posted: 03-17-2007 | March has two very different birthstones, Aquamarine and Bloodstone. Both are beautiful minerals with very interesting histories. Bloodstone has found it's way throughout history connected with the Christian religion. Aquamarine would find its role ...
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by: Candi Williams |
| Amethyst: Febuary's Birthstone -Posted: 02-02-2007 | Amethyst is the modern February birthstone and the accepted gem for the 4th, 6th and 17th wedding anniversaries. Amethyst is a variety of quartz, which occurs, in transparent light to dark purple. The darker more intense colors are more valuable than...
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by: Candi Williams |
| Birthstone History and Lore -Posted: 05-04-2006 | Garnet (January)
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It is said that King Solomon wore a large red garnet along with eleven other magical gems (representing the 12 steps of Jacob's Ladder) in his breast plate to help him win battles and to keep hi...
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by: A. Gilleano |
| Gemstones, precious and semiprecious stones. -Posted: 03-17-2006 | Precious and semiprecious stones, in addition to gold, silver, and platinum, are the most commonly used components of jewelry.
Precious stones: Diamonds have traditionally been the most highly prized of such stones, varying in color from yello...
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by: Roman Persikoff |
| Tucson 2006 -Posted: 03-08-2006 | The world's largest gem and mineral show this year featured "The Gems and Minerals of Canada."
Treasure Hunting at the World’s Largest Gem Show has become one of my favorite endeavors for the past 26 years. This year proved to be no different.
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by: Visitors Bureau/Mineralogical Record |
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