tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74528534163198077462024-03-13T11:51:21.280-07:00JewelrystashJewelry Style Fine Points, Watches, Celebrity Looks, Gemstones, Collectibles, Gold and Sterling SilverPat Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11021033553258512271noreply@blogger.comBlogger178125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452853416319807746.post-46978866537242522862014-03-11T07:01:00.000-07:002014-03-11T07:01:43.453-07:00How Much Is That Doggy Collar In The Window<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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puppy’s collar, but pretty little lady Ms. JW’s new collar has got to have some
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Pat Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11021033553258512271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452853416319807746.post-85182551166780768442014-03-03T05:56:00.001-08:002014-03-04T10:43:22.402-08:00What Irene's Aquamarine Birthstone Ring Told Me<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Irene’s March birthstone ring was a larger aquamarine solitaire,
well-cut, beautifully polished and a gem with a traditional water color tint. Perhaps you have an older co-worker or friend, like my ex-boss Irene, who wears the most distinctive and well-made jewelry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Her ring's setting had longer, stronger
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Irene’s choice of aquamarine birthstone ring was a mirror
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Unfortunately, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>in
2014, middle-class values for jewelry <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>have somehow been translated into the words “cheap
and cheaper” as the price of gold has risen. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Some examples of poor craftsmanship include: thin shanks, short prongs, poorly polished gems and highly included gems. Further some material just looks better in gold instead of silver, like pearls.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I won’t forget Irene <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and her well-made aquamarine birthstone
ring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And just like she always inspired me to do
better on the job, I will always seek the best jewelry value for my money.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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your first reaction when you open a delivery of jewelry, you just need to
return it immediately to get your money back and restore your confidence.
Sending back a jewelry purchase will allow you to get your confidence back
after being <strong>hoodwinked </strong>into buying jewelry that looks nothing like the description
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A <strong>stiff upper
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Returning a
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Read and understand the <strong>return policies</strong> of vendors before you buy:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is the return period 10 days, 30 days or longer? Or returns not allowed?</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Does the vendor’s return policy state that a purchase can be returned for <strong>any reason</strong> or only if defective in some manner?<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Will you be able to get a <strong>full refund</strong>?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or will you be charged a re-stocking fee, which can be as much as 10% of the purchase price.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Complete return <strong>forms</strong> accurately and completely. Carefully wrap the jewelry for return and include any inventory tags.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Gather your receipt and the jewelry <strong>inventory</strong> tag.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Present the return and receipt to the sales clerk. Stoically explain that you are returning your jewelry purchase for a <strong>refund</strong>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>Wear
larger stones, 20 plus carats or more, in rings and pendants for <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the bold<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>look of statement jewelry.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>Look
for checkerboard or other unusually cut gemstones with more intense sparkle and color.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>Seek
Amethyst gems from a different country like Tanzania or Uruguay for<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> more </span>vivid gemstone colors.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>Try
jewelry set with Drusy, crystalline geode pieces of Amethyst.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>Examine
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Amethyst
gems labeled “color-change” to see if you detect a true color shift.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>Shop
for vintage and antique <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>jewelry pieces,
many often contain extraordinary specimens of Amethyst gems.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Have some fun with </span></span></span>Amethyst
carving of whimsical objects like insects, flowers and leaves!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Amethyst birthstone
jewelry doesn’t have to be boring and ubiquitous.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The above<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>jewelry styles are ways to make your February birthstone jewelry look
fresh, hot and eye-catching.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Pat Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11021033553258512271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452853416319807746.post-49715314380796526122014-02-03T13:57:00.001-08:002014-02-03T13:57:41.728-08:00JANELLE MONAE'S NOW IN COLOR<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Gemstone luxury jewelry with red rubies<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and green emeralds <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>has a leading role in Monae’s “The Electric
Lady” music video.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Janelle’s Hollywood
glamour jewelry in the video is worthy of a stroll on the Oscar’s Red
Carpet.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">And what about that red belt with the embellished silver
buckle?!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Everything is NOT black and white for the high octave and
high octane performer, especially her luxury jewelry.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Pat Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11021033553258512271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452853416319807746.post-68705954077741969692014-02-03T13:55:00.002-08:002014-02-03T13:55:46.394-08:00Give A Flawed Diamond For A Valentine's Day Gift<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rJfWK1N27bw/Uu_S17NCZAI/AAAAAAAABsA/ENtEkqD5Yl8/s1600/Heart+Diamond+Red+Nails+160903391.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="heart shaped diamond in fingertips" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rJfWK1N27bw/Uu_S17NCZAI/AAAAAAAABsA/ENtEkqD5Yl8/s1600/Heart+Diamond+Red+Nails+160903391.jpg" height="291" title="heart shaped diamond" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A heart shaped diamond solitaire gift transcends the elemental
chemistry of geology and becomes the biochemistry of love, something very
useful <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>for Valentine’s Day.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">But gems' composition and structure are just chemical formulas of molecules, that’s what we
are taught. Or are they? </span></span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">To me, no other gemstone, an inanimate object, truly reflects love like a
heart shaped diamond solitaire. Test my theory for yourself… which rock in
the photo below really tugs at YOUR heart?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">See what I mean! (The trillion cut diamonds are close seconds.)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It doesn’t even have to have lots of carats or be flawlessly
cut.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, a heart shaped diamond can
have very visible imperfections with a dull yellow color and very little
sparkle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even very flawed, it will still
evoke a feeling of pure love.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">If you want to acknowlege that you are imperfect, a
heart shaped diamond might be the perfect jewelry gift for Valentine’s Day this
year. Let the diamond do the ‘talking’ for you.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Pat Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11021033553258512271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452853416319807746.post-33594142852998542502014-01-13T15:10:00.001-08:002014-01-13T15:10:51.457-08:00Ms. Ann's Garnets And The January Surprise<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Over Christmas Dinner it finally occurred to me that Ms. Ann
must be a January baby, because she only wears Garnet jewelry--that month’s
birthstone. I remember thinking ‘Hmmm… that so unusual for any woman, let alone
a young gal to exclusively, only, wear <strong>birthstone jewelry</strong>.’<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Her jewelry look is demure, usually classic Mozambique, coffee or tea colored, garnet cluster designs
in earrings and bracelets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She’s a pretty and demure girl who’s also NASA smart. I like that about
her: there’s <strong>no riff-raff</strong> going on here.</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Too bad we didn’t realize her real style <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>when we all went <strong>jewelry shopping</strong> for her gift
a few Christmases ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>And I do mean “We”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lil Loren enlisted the aid of his Mom,
grandmother and me to help him select the <strong>perfect</strong> jewelry gift for Ms. Ann.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">After the sales clerk reminded us, gently, that our selections
were “too old” for a young girl, we shut-up and left Lil Loren to his own
devices to select a gift.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I recall,
he settled-on <strong>sapphire earrings</strong>. Sapphire is his grandmother's birthstone.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">He made a good choice. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’d like to think that it was because I previously told
him that a good girlfriend is <strong>rare and precious</strong>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">And that’s the compelling thing about <strong>rich red</strong> Bordeaux
colored garnet jewelry, it’s always <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>rare
and precious looking despite being inexpensive and very accessible. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">At one time there were 2 jewelry stores in Chicago that sold nothing but exquisite red rhodolite, berry-colored, garnet jewelry - One on Michigan Avenue and the other on <strong>Howard Street</strong>. Go figure!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">But I’ve seen
paintings of Queens, like Elizabeth I and Victoria wearing garnet jewelry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I recall a photo of <strong>Elizabeth Taylor</strong> wearing
garnets.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These were women who
could afford <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><strong>royal</strong> jewelry or luxury
designs but chose to wear garnets when it suited them.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Ms. Ann said "Yes".<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I’m beyond happy that Lil’ Loren and Ms. Ann chose each
other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So let’s forget about the garnet birthstone
jewelry momentarily.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I want to see <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>video and photos of that <strong>diamond</strong> engagement
ring.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Just window shopping for bling made with the noble metal platinum
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my small platinum cross. It was thin, but still had that subtle, sultry white glittery
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The commodity price of platinum, along with gold, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>has been falling over the past 12 months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> In</span> January 2014, the price per ounce is $1,412 per ounce, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>down from $1,740 a year ago. (Source Monex). </span></span></div>
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Pat Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11021033553258512271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452853416319807746.post-32308779031329016032014-01-06T16:47:00.000-08:002014-01-06T16:47:48.139-08:00Timkat 2014 Festival Is Coming<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">This year on January 19, 2014 Ethiopian Eastern Orthodox Christians will start celebrating their world famous religious festival: Timkat. The festival will held on palace grounds and baths in Gondar, Ethiopia.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">The Biblical reference for Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity is Acts 8: 26-40 in which Philip witnesses to an high-ranking Ethiopian. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Each year, Ethiopian Christians celebrate the baptism of Jesus and this Ethiopian during the Timkat Festival.</span>Pat Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11021033553258512271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452853416319807746.post-49195473543446423092013-12-23T08:04:00.000-08:002013-12-23T08:04:32.192-08:00Shocking Pink Gold Watches... Now Trending<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Pink gold watches were all over the TV in courtroom scenes this
year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First, a <strong>star witness</strong> in a
high profile Florida murder trial grabbed attention with her big pink gold
fashion watch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then, <strong>Judge Judy</strong>, the $41 million
lady, appeared to be wearing a solid, pink gold Swiss watch in several scenes
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The new pink gold watches are true <strong>eye candy</strong>. The pink gold
of newer watches is much more pleasing to look at than vintage watches made
with colored gold.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The red gold of
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Shopping for a pink gold watch has never been easier: <strong>Big
selections</strong> are in all the watch displays at major department stores in the
mall. And the pink color, conspiratorially allows consumers to forget that 24K Yellow
gold is still too costly for average consumers, at about $1290 per ounce as of
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pink gold watch, but you don’t want anything with too big of a dial face or a rose
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is trendy looking and not utilitarian. It's a great look for the office and the beach. The model I bought is MP-MBGA5-2, <strong>movement</strong>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The sales clerk refused to set the watch time for me…he had
a line of customers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So he gave me the
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less than $100.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The size is not too big.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">If your skin gets that ghostly look during winter, forget more make-up, here are some amazing gemstone jewelry <strong>fixes</strong> with December birthstones.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> The cool blue tones of Topaz and Tanzanite, alternative December
birthstones, can really cheer-up grayish winter skin: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So will mined Zircon, another alternative
December birthstone, which has an <strong>enthralling sparkle</strong> unlike any other
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or enhanced blue color. <strong>True blue</strong>, blue topaz gemstone material is mined in
Texas, USA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s an authentic cool
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Just like make-up, the <strong>deep lavender</strong> of tanzanite
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The same goes for Zircon, a God given element. It’s <strong>number 40</strong> on the
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sparkly birthstone look that you can buy without taking a big hit from the dollars in your wallet.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Pat Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11021033553258512271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452853416319807746.post-30064531900125934402013-12-09T11:55:00.001-08:002013-12-09T11:55:06.110-08:00How To Find Modern Looking Turquoise Jewelry<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Finding <strong>edgy-</strong>looking Turquoise jewelry, December’s
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Turquoise has a storied past of <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>unique and <strong>expensive</strong> jewelry looks: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From antique Persian baby blue turquoise neck
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Merry Christmas All!Pat Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11021033553258512271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452853416319807746.post-77417231362643558232013-12-02T12:40:00.001-08:002013-12-02T12:40:09.893-08:00WHY TEENY DIAMONDS ARE A NO NO FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Warning!!! Think twice before buying a Christmas diamond jewelry gift designed with masses of smaller
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Pat Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11021033553258512271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452853416319807746.post-57171219357802040202013-12-02T12:37:00.001-08:002013-12-02T12:37:11.479-08:00WHY YOU SHOULD WEAR BLING ALL DAY LONG<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Better yet... Take a long hard look in your closet to see what sparkly <strong>clothes you already own</strong> that would look great as daytime looks. Next, take a look at your see-through blouses.</span></span>Pat Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11021033553258512271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452853416319807746.post-90027860655971134132013-11-18T06:50:00.000-08:002013-11-18T06:50:02.261-08:00Big, Bold Style With Citrine And Tiger’s Eye November Birthstones<br />
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Pat Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11021033553258512271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452853416319807746.post-22750711158423766012013-11-11T13:17:00.001-08:002013-11-11T13:17:38.723-08:00Commemorate Native American Heritage Month<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A full-blooded Native-American co-worker sold me a cute bead
necklace of <strong>turquoise chips</strong> and matching woven earrings designed with glass seed beads. Her
sister crafted the jewelry.</span></span></div>
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a train stop on a <strong>Reservation</strong> while traveling <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to a vacation in California.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The necklaces and earrings are not ornate like the expensive
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> There are many, many <strong>websites</strong> that sell authentic tribal jewelry crafted by Native American artists. Online stores are worth a look to get the depth and breath of this cultural craft.</span></span></span><br />
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Native American jewelry at <strong>art fairs</strong>. It's one way that I commemorate Native American tribes. I pause for a moment to ponder their
art and culture of tribal jewelry making.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Pat Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11021033553258512271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452853416319807746.post-40900994362750606172013-11-04T07:40:00.000-08:002013-11-04T07:40:06.408-08:00Murano Glass’ Soft Gold Touch For Winter<br />
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soft touch, not like an "over-golded" jewelry look of link chains. ('Over-golded': I define as instances of wearing too much gold jewelry or the wrong gold accessory.)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">A recent episode of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Hoarders: Buried Alive</b> featured the worst case yet, hidden behind a home’s neat yellow façade. Inside, it was a hot mess, except for the owner’s jewelry which was set apart over in a corner.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">But for you and I, it’s a different story. (Isn’t it?)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Burglars might actually be the least of your worries compared to some individuals, "invited guests" you actually allow into your home without a 2nd thought. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Also secure the irreplaceable possessions of your children or elderly parents: <span style="letter-spacing: 0pt;"> This particular lesson, I learned the hard way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Research Security Ideas</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Here are some security ideas that were posted in a story on
Yahoo about a family’s home safe: </span><a href="http://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/old-safe-given-away-scrap-filled-gold-coins-174545230--abc-news-topstories.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Man
Open Old Safe, Discovers Gold Coins</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Be sure to read the comments section-great security ideas are revealed
there.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Enough said! Or do you need to lose your jewelry before you
learn a very hard lesson?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Pat Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11021033553258512271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452853416319807746.post-90820472120555731872013-11-04T07:34:00.001-08:002013-11-04T07:34:22.048-08:00Finally Found! WWII Nazi Art Loot<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">TheVerge.com reported today that German police have found over a billion
dollars in Nazi wartime looted artworks. The art pieces, including paintings by Renoir and Picasso,
were found in an apartment outside Munich, Germany.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Here’s the link to the article: </span><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/11/4/5063996/nazi-art-seizure-cornelius-gurlitt"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Nazi
Looted Art Found</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Pat Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11021033553258512271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452853416319807746.post-45449134988149611632013-10-28T08:20:00.001-07:002013-10-28T08:20:17.527-07:00The Shahs Of Sunset Season 3 – Mo' Better Decadence
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Is it true that gazing at pure Gold metal can make you
happy?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, the Persian stooges on The Shahs of
Sunset seem to be proof positive of that… until they crash from their golden
heights: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-size: large;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Arial;">H</span></o:p><span style="font-family: Arial;">onestly, think about it: What would make people act like
this?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And what could make us love to
watch them sooo… much?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Could it be </span>the Gold?!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Shahs of Sunset has been solid gold fun for the first 2 seasons. </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">The 3rd season starts Nov 5th on Bravo TV.</span>Pat Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11021033553258512271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452853416319807746.post-87882523661740900302013-10-22T20:30:00.000-07:002013-10-22T20:30:00.695-07:00New TV Series “Gem Hunt” Rocks!
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">See the remote mines, the miners, the wholesalers, the gem
rough… all before the markup. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Follow
gemstone buyers Ron, Diane and Bernie on the Travel Channel’s new series ‘Gem
Hunt’. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">They travel to the some of the world’s most far-flung places seeking luxury gems, “good
rocks”, for their wealthy clients. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span><o:p><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> </span></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The show features incredible close-up HD photography of finished “monster
gems”, AAA+ material.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Pat Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11021033553258512271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452853416319807746.post-68884872404624389072013-10-21T10:24:00.001-07:002013-10-21T10:24:29.235-07:00Halloween Jewelry Styles... On The Cheap<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-d4Ri0maNiPU/UmVHtPBDnYI/AAAAAAAABfE/Zn_N2sTwZPs/s1600/Spider+Black+Widow+179265567.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Halloween Black Widoe Spider Costume" border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-d4Ri0maNiPU/UmVHtPBDnYI/AAAAAAAABfE/Zn_N2sTwZPs/s400/Spider+Black+Widow+179265567.jpg" title="Black Widow Spider costume" width="236" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A costume that takes a bite out of your wallet too</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Here’s the true story behind why I stopped putting-out my
spider themed Halloween display and stopped wearing spider jewelry for
Halloween:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I caught a febrile case of arachnophobia a few springs ago while
weeding a rosebush only to be stopped cold by the <strong>venom yellow eyes</strong> of a spider
staring me down. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I immediately stopped
weeding. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">And I didn’t garden anymore that year because I was scared
to death that I might have a run-in with the yellow-eyed spider. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I Got Sasquatch (Earrings) For Halloween<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">That’s when I started setting-up my Bigfoot Sasquatch Halloween
display. Mind you I started my Bigfoot Halloween theme display <strong>long before</strong> the
TV show “Finding Bigfoot” was broadcast.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I admit my Bigfoot display is just half-ass…I only have a
couple of signs and sound effects.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Oddly, the sound effects don’t scare little kids but the accompanying
adults seem genuinely terrified.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I do wear my Bigfoot earrings, however: Whimsical <strong>Taxco</strong>
Mexican Silver big feet with green malachite inlay (vintage screwbacks).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately, I paid too much for them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I had to satiate my Sasquatch obsession.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I wouldn’t recommend doing that. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Collectible Fright Night Jewelry</span></h3>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Of course, if you COLLECT whimsically themed scary jewelry
then price might not be the only factor you consider:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><strong>Collectability</strong>, of course, is the primary
factor.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Otherwise junk jewelry is probably the best option for
Fright Night. You probably already know the Halloween jewelry standards: <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Light-up jewelry is very effectively dramatic</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Skulls, other bones or skeletons</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Gothic and vampire “dark” jewelry <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Realistic whimsical Insect jewelry… rings are especially creepy</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Big, oversized styles to catch the kids’ eyes, like crowns</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Best Place To Find EERIE Jewelry</span></h3>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Plastic Halloween themed jewelry from the corner drugstore will do
just fine and save big bucks for a once yearly event. It's a cheap fix. The <strong>costume jewelry</strong> at
Halloween stores costs way more than treasure at drugstores.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Come on!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How much money
do you really want to spend on Halloween jewelry to scare a bunch of little kids? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Pat Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11021033553258512271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452853416319807746.post-58453940525891693482013-10-14T11:18:00.001-07:002013-10-14T11:18:06.446-07:00How To Get Better Hair With October’s Birthstone<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Beautiful, Young, Lush Hair Deserves Tourmaline</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">One of the scientifically proven
powers of tourmaline is that it eliminates ‘bad hair’ days. Yes siree! Tourmaline is a birthstone for October, along with Opal and Coral, but it's not just for rings and pendants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> I’ve
conducted my own experiments and there’s no doubt about it: Tourmaline will
give you the look of hair from your youth.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It works! It really works!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">How Tourmaline Makes Hair Styling Easier<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">In a nutshell, tourmaline is slightly radioactive and emits
negative ions, the very particles that enable air cleaners to freshen indoor
air. Those very same ions smooth the cuticle of hair strands making it easier for
me to detangle and style my hair.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Black Tourmaline - also purported to negate EMF</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So in my case, using hair styling tools made with tourmaline
features, is the difference between hair that’s <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>like an uncombable brillo pad after hair
drying OR smooth hair that’s very easy to style. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Tourmaline’s ions have made world of difference in my hair
care rituals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I now only use blow dryers designed to emit
negative ions from built-in tourmaline crystals - I also own hair combs made
entirely of crushed tourmaline gemstones. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">These combs also give my hair a glossy sheen that’s comparable to a
light spritz of silicone hair products.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span> </div>
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</span><o:p><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tourmaline Gemstone Colors<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Tourmaline, technically boron silicate, naturally occurs in
a wide spectrum of gemstone colors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My
favorites <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>for jewelry, especially rings,
are the ‘eye candy’ bubble gum pink and the very happy watermelon tourmaline
varieties.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tourmaline also commonly occurs in Pink</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Opal and Coral Birthstone Updates<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Ethiopian Opal is a comparatively inexpensive gemstone that
has become more available on the market in the last 5 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As with any gemstone’s that from a remote
part of the world, on the periphery of conflict, mined with hand tools and
cheap: Buy it while you can!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Lanvin, the French design house, featured red coral couture
designer jewelry in a recent spring collection.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lanvin’s fresh, new jewelry designs are very organic looking, very art nouveau.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">October’s birthstones deserve fresh new looks: Tourmaline
because of its alternative use in hair tools, the new source of opal from Ethiopia,
and updated red coral couture jewelry designs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Pat Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11021033553258512271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7452853416319807746.post-70475510065283784402013-10-07T09:10:00.004-07:002013-10-07T09:10:55.295-07:00Serena Williams Is The 2013 China Open Champion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Can you guess what's missing after viewing this YouTube clip of the 2013 China Open Final match? Serena Williams defeated Jelena Jankovic 6-2, 6-2, to win the ladies final of the China Open in Beijing, China on October 6. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The answer is at the <strong>8 second mark</strong> of the video clip: Serena wore
no visible jewelry during the match and throughout the tournament:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No dangling earrings; no gold heart necklace;
no big watch – <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>none, nada, nothing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Even Serena’s tennis dress was very a subdued tone: Shades
of gray with only a pop of yellow color in the back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her headband was a pastel peach and her hair
was tinted a dark brown instead of the more exuberant auburn color.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Her nails were a pale moonlight polish color (Serena is a
certified nail tech) and her lipstick was a neutral pink-red- the nebulous
mauve. She wore black and white tennis shoes, a switch from the pink she
frequently wears.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Is This The New Serena?<o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">What gives?!!! I don’t know….<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I speculate that Serena Williams’ subdued styling for the 2013
Beijing China Open was a nod to conservative Chinese culture. Frankly, Serena
never looked more beautiful and powerful.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">But the more extroverted makeup, clothing and jewelry styling
has been a winning look for Serena in more ways than one:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>According to Tennis Channel Serena has won
$10 million in prize money for 2013 and $51 million throughout her entire
career!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Then again, nothing says “conservative” like minimal jewelry
style for times when you know that a particular opponent will never, ever be
distracted by prominent, flashy displays of jewelry, gold or gemstones. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">You know the types: The individuals that can only be
overcome by power and strategy-because they won’t be admiring your shoulder
duster earrings or couture designer necklace.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Minimal Jewelry Style Looks<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Wearing just one of these minimal jewelry looks will
transmit a contrary message of power:<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">We can all learn a lot from Serena Williams’ winning jewelry
style at the 2013 China Open. Nothing says “Winner” like ‘Pretty Powerful’.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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