The New Diamond Emerges: The Pearl
(ContentDesk) September 30, 2005 -- Diamonds, as luxurious and sparkling as they appear, have fallen out of favor with many gem lovers around the world due to the countless reported stories of slave labor in African mines and bonded child labor in Indian cutting and polishing factories. Once an iconic symbol of wealth and prestige, these brilliant gems are rapidly becoming regarded as illicit, ill-gotten gains.Enter the pearl. As the oldest gemstone of recorded history, pearls have always been a treasured keepsake. In the days of old, pearls were so rare and valuable that a single stone could feed a village for a year. Pearls were collected and prized in all parts of the world as the only gemstone that needed no cutting or polishing to expose its inner beauty.
But as the world's love of the pearl grew, an inverse effect was felt on the oyster population that produced them. Oyster populations as far away as the Persian Gulf and Western Australia were decimated by the hunt for this elusive gem.Today this has changed. Cultured pearls have, since the early 1900s, replaced the natural harvesting of pearls in almost every region of the world. The cultured pearl industry now encompasses more than 99.99% of all pearls commercially harvested and sold today, and is responsible for saving many pearl producing oysters from extinction, as well as the environmental and ecological development and education of many coastal communities.Cultured pearls are the one and only sustainable and naturally renewable gemological natural resource today. Rapidly replacing diamonds as the gemstone of choice, cultured pearls are viewed by many as the perfect balance of beauty and environmental responsibility.
ThePearlOutlet.com is proud to be a part of this industry as one of the largest on-line pearl companies in the world today..
Wedding Ring
The wedding ring is a ring that will often be made from precious metals, and it will be worn on the left ring finger. It is also worn on the right ring finger in countries such as Norway or Russia. The purpose of a wedding ring is to represent a marriage. Both spouses will wear rings to show that they are commited to each other. The custom originated in Europe, but has spread to many other countries which are outside of Europe.
In some cultures the wedding ring is only one of three rings that will be given when a couple is in the process of getting married.
The other two rings are the engagement ring and the promise ring. The engagement ring is well known, and will be given when a couple has become engaged. A promise ring is not as well known, but will be given once a couple begins courting each other. In many European countries, the name of the soon to be spouse will be placed within the ring. While wedding rings have traditionally be worn by women, wedding rings...
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Gemstone Treatment and Enhancement
Some of treatment procedures are centuries old, while others are relatively new. Gemstone are treated in different ways to improve their appearance. Some of these procedures are centuries old, while others are relatively new. Also, by cutting or polishing gemstone could have fabulous colors and nice sparkle.
Treatment or enhancement gemstones means any process to make natural gems improved gem's color, clarity before cutting and polishing.
Please understand that TREATMENT AND ENHANCEMENT has nothing to do with man created gems or synthetic gems. Treating and enhancing gemstone is a very common step to improve gems appearance. Some treatment and enhancement improved by nature are permanent and cannot be detected. Treatment and enhancement procedure so closely resembles what happens in nature, that one cannot always tell if they have been treated after mining or before. Microscopic examination will sometimes reveal an inclusion that burst during heating treatment, but lacking...
Gemstone Treatment and Enhancement
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The Ulltimate Gift Card? For The Holiday Season - A Diamond-Jewelled Gold Or Platinum-Tone Lester Lampert Original Design
Lester Lampert Inc., Chicago's high-end jewelry and design salon, introduces the Ulltimate Gift Card? this month, just in time for the holiday season. The nation's first luxury gift card set with fine quality, ideal-cut diamonds, the Ulltimate Gift Card? is the newest innovation in gift card and jewelry design. The Lester Lampert Original design also doubles as a jeweled artistic keepsake. The two L's in "Ulltimate" represent the LL of Lester Lampert as seen in other Lampert collections.
Two versions of the Ulltimate Gift Card? are available for purchase beginning at values of $5,000 and will become part of the Lester Lampert permanent collections.Crafted in solid brass and plated with your choice of Gold or Platinum-tone, the front of the Ulltimate Gift Card? is set with ideal-cut diamonds and features a raised Leopard -- the Lester Lampert signature logo.
The back of each card is personally engraved with the recipient's name and issued dollar amount. Each Ulltimate...
The Ulltimate Gift Card? For The Holiday Season - A Diamond-Jewelled Gold Or Platinum-Tone Lester Lampert Original Design
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Boston-Based Jewelers Supplies Company Expands Operations to Meet Growing Consumer Demand
National Jewelers Supplies (http://www.nationaljewelerssupplies.com), a national leader in the jewelry supply business announces the expansion of their staff and warehouse facilities. Thanks to a healthy jewelry, gold, and gems markets, the supply company is experiencing a boost in demand."Even outside of special holidays such as Valentine's Day and anniversaries, diamonds, gems, and gold are more popular than ever and by default, jewelry supplies are constantly in demand" says entrepreneur Dennis Shea, founder of National Jewelers Supplies. His company supplies the latest technology that helps test, repair, weigh, and clean jewelry for both jewelry stores and their customers by negotiating the best deals on their supplies. The company also helps to protect buyers and sellers from fraud by making it easier to detect criminal transactions. Shea believes that "security should be a major consideration when setting up...
Boston-Based Jewelers Supplies Company Expands Operations to Meet Growing Consumer Demand
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Men?s Necklaces Make Their Mark
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Ever seen a French comedy where the husband gives his beloved wife a piece of jewellery. She opens the black box in excitement. Her face drops when she looks inside: her husband has lovingly given her a black leather choker with silver studs reminiscent of a dog collar.
The tragi-comic irony of the story is that when it comes to necklaces, or mens' necklaces to be more precise, anything goes. If it's a choice between neckties and necklaces, men's necklaces revel in fashion glory.
Take a look around you notice how men wearing men's necklaces have evolved.
Beaded necklaces for the spiritually leaning kind of man, chokers for the body builder at the gym perhaps?
Chunky gold necklaces for the younger bolder man, blinging it to the nines. And then there's the more understated silver necklace with pendant for the slightly mature, sophisticated man who wants to exude charm and confidence. Whatever shape or form the men's...
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Fun And Style Is Back In Silver Jewelry
(ContentDesk) September 16, 2004 -- "As I understand there are European style elements present in your current Fall collection, is it just one more European import collection?" the obvious question of fashion magazine editors. Ahrens puts some emphasis on the statement that a new process to
think outside the fashion trend box has reached us, and the current showcase at http://www.BlueOceanJewelry.com/ is just the
beginning of this new wave in jewelry. "Sure, I don't deny there are some European influences, as well as hints of ethnic Asian style
elements. Yet a strong, almost dominant line of bold and colorful semiprecious gemstones contribute to the visually smart elegance
and sophistication of many designs we use." Web site visitors are introduced to a fresh breeze in style.Created for women in their 20's and 30's it's certainly not suitable for everyone. Colorful gemstones that express...
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Vacuum Cleaner Comparisons ? Contrast Before Comparison
Making vacuum cleaner comparisons is an important part of choosing the right vacuum cleaner for your home. There are two sorts of examinations you can make of the cleaners available today, vacuum cleaner comparisons and vacuum cleaner contrasts. To ensure you find the best cleaning system for your home, you should both contrast and compare vacuum cleaners before making your final choice.
A comparison of vacuum cleaners should be left until you have determined which overall type...
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So Sweet Boutique, Children's Online Leading Retail Store, Gets a New Look
(ContentDesk) January 2, 2006 -- So Sweet Boutique, childrens discount clothing store, has had a busy holiday season redoing their entire look.With the high demand of new customers and shoppers the owner, Jennifer Howe Rogan, felt a push to restructure their way they serve the public.With added features and now a more user friendly site, Howe Rogan feels it will make the shopping over the internet a smooth and easier one.Besides revamping the store, they added in an entire collection of flower...
Diamonds So Sweet Boutique, Children's Online Leading Retail Store, Gets a New Look
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