121 articles on "stone"

Turquoise The Native Stone

Turquoise, derived from the French word for Turkish has been adored since before 4000 BC. A lot of the early European turquoise came from the Middle East in what today is known as the country of Turkey. That is where the stone’s name hails from. It...

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Protect Your Investment - Caring for Your Jewelry

Sterling Silver & 14kt Gold:  Both will tend to tarnish over time.-Store all precious metal jewelry in a zip lock bag to protect it. This does not stop the discoloration, but will drastically slow the process.-Use a polishing cloth as needed for cle...

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Gemstone Earring: One Small Way to Express Your Individuality

Gemstone Earring: One Small Way to Express Your Individuality by: Sam Serio Some people have specific color preferences while some people also like only specific stones, and are energized by being around them. Gemstone earrings exist so that peo...

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The Powers Of The Mother Of Pearl

The Powers Of The Mother Of Pearl by: Jakob Jelling Oriental and Chinese cultures as well as many occidental ones follow traditions based on the belief that some precious stones have important symbolisms and powers. The mother of pearl is one of...

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The Trouble With Moissanite

The Trouble With Moissanite by: Gary La Court Natural mined diamonds have been coming under a lot of heat recently. Award-winning journalist Cecil Adams sums it up the best in a recent article: “diamonds are a scam, pure and simple.” Most pe...

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The CarverA Life Lesson Story

In a provincial city, there lived a woman who carved small wooden statues for a living. Her carvings were from softwood, because it was easy to work with. Most of the other carvers also worked in softwood. A few worked in stone, making large magnific...

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Protecting Your Limestone Floor Investment

Protecting Your Limestone Floor Investment by: Edward Green There are many types of limestone. These vary a great deal in terms of porosity and hardness, as well as in colour and texture. However limestone, although very hard wearing and durable...

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Tested Natural Methods In Kidney Stones Treatment

The excruciating pain that you are feeling right now is more than enough to make you look for a kidney stones treatment. And, although water may help you, it is not enough to help you endure the pain. By fact, kidney stones are among the most painfu...

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150-Million Year Old Baby Bird Fossil/ W Hide Scraper!

150-Million Year Old Baby Bird Fossil/ W Hide Scraper! by: Steve Montes I was using my metal detector in the foothills of Tucson, Arizona. As luck would have it, I never find what I am Seeking. As the day started to come to an end. I was walking...

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How To Clean Gold Jewelry

How To Clean Gold Jewelry by: Ben Sather Gold jewelry to a woman is priceless. Although gold jewelry comes in many different styles and colors, the care and cleaning procedure for all golden treasures remain the same. Good common sense is your b...

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