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All about Sterling Silver Tanzanite Pendant Jewelry

fmanness — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:56:02 +0000

What makes tanzanite such an extraordinary gemstone? It could be it’s unusual blue aura that seems to cause it to change in different light or perhaps it is because it is so rare that you don’t have to worry about everyone having a Sterling Silver Tanzanite Pendant.

Tanzanite as a gem has only been around for about 41 years as it was discovered in 1967. The scientific name for Tanzanite is Blue Zoisite, and the only place in the world that this deep blue crystal occurs is in the Merelani Hills of Tanzania, Africa. The mining of Tanzanite is only done on a very small scale and very rarely do they find large deposits, normally only small grains are commonly found, which are then used to make Sterling Silver Tanzanite Pendant Jewelry.

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Mother of Pearl Silver Pendants

fmanness — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:13:43 +0000

Mother of pearl, also called nacre, is an iridescent layer of material, which forms in the shell lining of many mollusks. Mollusks create mother of pearl lining, in order to protect themselves and insulate them from getting a bacterial infection. Mother of pearl is most commonly taken from the pearly lining inside of oysters and abalone. Many early cultures used mother of pearl extensively in jewelry and it became highly prized due to its iridescent quality and was often seen as a sign of wealth in some cultures. From the modern women’s point of view, having a unique mother of pearl silver pendant provides an elegant alternative or addition to traditional pearls.

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How to Use Tanzanite to Make Sterling Silver Jewelry

fmanness — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:50:36 +0000

Even in today’s fast-paced world there are some things which never change. Women love their jewelry, and the more exotic and unique that jewelry can be the better. In this day and age it seems as though diamonds have become redundant. Other more colorful and difficult to acquire gems have become the jewels of choice.

Among these is the gem tanzanite. Found only in the East African country Tanzania took the world by storm in the 60’s and 70’s following its discovery and subsequent introduction to the New York City jeweler Tiffany’s. Its color, dark blue surrounded by just a hint of purple, presented a stark, fiery and contrast to the cold faÃ§ade of the diamond, previously the gem chosen to grace the figure of the elite.
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A Touch of Africa in the Taste of the West

fmanness — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 16:04:48 +0000

The jewelry that is in vogue changes from year to year as designers attempt to out-do each other in a game of one-upmanship. In the western world jewelry styles have undergone a complete makeover. Where once before jewelry was expected to be sedate and inconspicuous men and women of the west are learning what the men and women of the African countries have known for years; there is more to life than being sedate.

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Silver Sandal Pendants

fmanness — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:00:01 +0000

Imagine if you will for a moment in the gloom and doom that generally accompany a winter day spent at home. The sky is gray. The ground, covered with snow, has lost its luster and is also gray. Everyone around is lamenting the snow, and their moods are gray. All in all, winter can be a very gray, dull time. So how can you spice up your mood and propel your way through winter with a smile?

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What to look for when choosing Silver Gemstone Pendants

fmanness — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 18:44:06 +0000

With all of the different styles and varieties of silver gemstone pendants, you could basically have a different jewelry look every day for a year and never have to wear the same silver gemstone pendant twice.

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Silver Scarab Pendants

fmanness — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:35:14 +0000

A very popular silver pendant amongst people, who are drawn to the Egyptian mythology, is the silver scarab pendant. Most people don’t know the mythology behind their silver scarab pendant even though the scarab is a prominent symbol in Egyptology. Having an idea as to where the concept comes from for your silver scarab pendant helps deepen the symbolism and the meaning attached to it.

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How to Carve Opal into a Pendant

fmanness — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 22:17:07 +0000

Admit it ladies, there is nothing better in life than the feeling of finding the perfect piece of jewelry. This will be the piece that makes your heart lighter, your appearance flawless and will finally attract the attention of the handsome bachelor two cubicles down who hasn’t even glanced your way since he started working with you a year ago. While it is unlikely that a piece of jewelry can solve all of these issues for you there is something comforting and confidence inspiring about wearing a beautiful piece of jewelry.

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Shark Teeth Pendants from South Dakota

fmanness — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 22:00:52 +0000

When ‘Jaws’ first swept the nation the demand for shark’s teeth pendants soared out of control. Everyone wanted to feel as though they could carry with themselves the power of the shark. This may seem to be a ridiculous notion to those who believe that a tooth is simply a tooth when taken away from the giant, muscular mouth that it belongs to. It has long been rumored, however, that the teeth of a shark carry with them a great power of protection for those who are fortunate enough to wear them. It is perhaps believed that in some ways the strength and the spirit of the shark live on in these small remnants.

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The History of Patriotic Jewelry in the United States

fmanness — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:28:38 +0000

America is a country that from the very moment it declared its independence from Great Britain in 1776 has taken great pride in the fact that it is a free nation; a unified nation, a government created by the people, for the people and of the people. This sentiment is echoed throughout its songs, its holidays and many of its traditions.

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