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12th October 2009
As other precious metals, gold is measured by troy weight and by grams. And when it is alloyed with supplementary metals the term carat or karat is used to specify the amount of gold present, with 24 carats being pure gold and lower ratings being proporti... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Pandora jewelry making start out in Denmark with the person named Enevoldsen. Enevoldsen was a goldsmith and he and his wife thought of designing and selling jewelry made out of beads and charms. This is the history of Pandora jewelry making.
After som... Read >
Author: Jack23rd September 2009
Remember when you were in High School. So many characters and personalities. Big guys, big mouths, funny guys, funny gals and many many more one of a kind kids. Here’s one I think you’ll relate to.
My first impression of Gillie was as 12 year old.... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
During the Medieval period is when rings became popular. All classes of people wore rings from the poorest to the richest. Rings were typically made of iron, copper, silver, and gold. The material of the ring worn usually indicated the class of the wearer... Read >
Author: wbdoyle07th September 2009
Recently I have been wondering what will become with the world we live in. Sitting in front of my laptop I often wonder where our humankind is going and what it is reaching for in the near future. All these thoughts occur to my mind more and more due to m... Read >
Author: TravisOl13th August 2009
Jewellery has been worn by people since before recorded history.The very first items were made from stone, shells, bones and teeth. All over the world, different cultures use jewellery in a symbolic fashion. It can be a status symbol, wearing certain ma... Read >
Author: shawlmartina24th July 2009
This summer season nautical gold is one of the most favoured and required fashion trends. To tell you the truth, the sea in general is classical and a changeless topic with regards to style and mode. The marine theme inspires many goldsmiths to create bea... Read >
Author: TravisOl12th June 2009
It is not uncommon to pass through the phenomena whereby liquidity precipitation goes missing from one's life. Despite of putting constant effort could not irrigate the barren capital land. In order to defeat such circumstances, one has to take the path o... Read >
Author: Amelie Eve29th May 2009
Sometimes apparently small things can change the world.
Why is it that world population started explosive growth around 7 to 8 centuries ago? Here's what it looks like to me.
Johannes Gutenberg is known as the inventor of movable type printing press... Read >
Author: Dr. Don Miller02nd April 2009
First of all, what is money? Money is nothing more than a medium used to exchange for goods and services. Initially, it was an actual receipt for an amount of gold that people stored with the towns goldsmith. Money is also called fiat, ... Read >
Author: Fathertime16th January 2009
The subject of climate change is the topic of many discussions and opinions. It often seems to be an ideological exchange rather than of one rooted in the reality.
Many it seems, feel that if outright denial does not carry the debate than either fatali... Read >
Author: AlAn Goldsmith07th January 2009
Southwestern Turquoise Jewelry is much appreciated around the glob coz of its unique outward show and affluent history. Further to this, it is extremely convincingly priced. Traditional Southwestern Turquoise Jewelry used all variety of materials from woo... Read >
Author: Double Dee Deals18th December 2008
Among the major European painters of the period between 1880 and 1918, Gustav Klimt is both the best known and the least known. In one sense, there is no escaping him. Every day, in just about every big city in the developed world, Klimt's portraits of be... Read >
Author: Antony Walles (ArtLover)16th December 2008
The term blacksmith has an interesting origin. The “smith” part of it comes from the old English word “smite” which means to hit. So a “smith” is someone whose work involves hitting and pounding to produce a finished product. Depending on th... Read >
Author: Chris Comstock16th December 2008
The idea behind a wedding ring is of great significance and therefore, choosing the right ring becomes Necessary. There are many factors a couple has to consider about selecting their wedding rings, like metal type, size and style. Another factor that cou... Read >
Author: RahulSEO16th December 2008
Wedding rings are very symbolic jewelery pieces, and it is possible that you will wish to wear this ring all your life, Hence it is important to choose the right style and design of the ring that will suit your partner's personality. In the first place yo... Read >
Author: RahulSEO21st October 2008
Gold is, of course, valuable. But so are other metals like platinum and titanium. So what makes gold so special? What is it about gold that inspires such passion in the souls of men that wars have been fought over it, that is has claimed millions of lives... Read >
Author: Ivan Smith12th September 2008
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When things get out of our control, danger lurks in the sidelines. Each of us has had situation occur where we seemed to have been tossed into the middle of a trial of which we had no control - a trial... Read >
02nd September 2008
Antique diamond rings are now the coveted engagement rings of almost every woman who dreams of walking to the altar to wed her dream man, her soul mate. And you wonder why antique diamond rings are becoming more popular than contemporary designs?!
Ant... Read >
Author: Dan P29th July 2008
As an avid retro-gamer, for quite a long time I've been particularly interested in the history of video games. Even more specifically, a question that I always had is “Which was the first video game ever created?”... So, I started an exhaustive invest... Read >
Author: Ian Blake22nd July 2008
In the beginning Trollbeads were the brain child of one Danish goldsmith Svend Nielsen, a unique jewellery gift for friends and family back in 1976 now in 2008 Trollbeads are one of the fastest selling jewellery items not only in Denmark but world wide.
... Read >
Author: Rami Nseir21st May 2008
Jewelry is an important ingredient of our life. Here I would like to share my views about various forms and fashions of jewelry . The trends keep changing but always for the better.
Gold costume jewelry is a bit that has fascinated roughly one and all ... Read >
Author: Kaps08th May 2008
Sambonet Twist cutlery features an elegant silhouette, and this aesthetic looking set is characterised by a light and well-defined torsion movement. The handle’s ergonomic design makes it easy to use and the cutlery adjusts well to the hand. Twist is a ... Read >
Author: Prabakar, S02nd November 2007
Jewelery is the adornment that speaks of the time by gone. Today the usual gold jewelery has been overcome by the traditional yet chic Kundan, Jadau and Lac jewelery. Unveiled by the Mughals this art of jewelery has been nurtured and pampered in Rajasthan... Read >
Author: Rita Jain02nd October 2007
Our love of jewellery has not only been restricted to wearing them, but also making them. Ideally, jewellery are made and manufactured by professional jewellery makers like goldsmith etc. But now you can make your own trinkets at home with ease. Making je... Read >
Author: Paul Shane20th September 2007
Body:Jewellery and femininity go hand in hand. Whenever and wherever a lady adorns herself with jewellery, there is a hint of a smile and a glint in her eyes. This is so because every piece of jewellery she wears makes her feel good and beautiful. And thi... Read >
Author: Paul Shane20th September 2007
Jewellery and femininity go hand in hand. Whenever and wherever a lady adorns herself with jewellery, there is a hint of a smile and a glint in her eyes. This is so because every piece of jewellery she wears makes her feel good and beautiful. And this shi... Read >
Author: Paul Shane30th March 2007
This is the second in a series of articles about the sculptor, NINA WINTERS.
This new-on-the-scene, but skyrocketing sculptor has been awarded a $200,000 commission for a life-size sculpture of an angel, “The One Who Learned to Fly”.
Th... Read >
Author: Jayden Adams01st January 2007
The cancellation of a £10 billion contract with Saudi Arabia for 72 Eurofighter Typhoons threatens the jobs of 50,000 people in Britain.
As Riyadh has decided to broken off talks on extending the Al Yamamah arms deal, Tony Blair find himself caught in ... Read >
Author: Alison White12th July 2006
Ralph Waldo Emerson had interesting and commendable thoughts and opinions regarding gift-giving: "Gifts of one who loved me--Twas high time they came; When he ceased to love me, Time they stopped for shame."
Emerson, nineteenth century transcendental p... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer21st May 2006
Gold is a rare metal. But so are many other metals taken in their purity. Arsenic is rare. Uranium is rare. Platinum is rare. Even shells are rare in some countries. A substance that does not shine, is pale yellow, gets worn out easily when used pure, and... Read >
Author: tima ashar12th May 2006
This is a history of money and the reason a Federal Reserve Note isn't backed by gold or silver anymore. You will learn unforgettable information about money, debt and where banks get the money to fund your credit card or loan.
A History of Money and T... Read >
Author: Some Guy25th April 2006
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History would have us believe the first printed book, like so many inventions, came out of China. The publication, "The Diamond Sutra" appeared in 868 AD and the print type was most certainly made from clay. Others ins... Read >
Author: J Dubo18th April 2006
Gold and Diamond are considered to be the most precious and best of all the jewellery in the category of ornamental varieties. When it comes to making ornaments using gold and diamond in the form of giving orders we always find that the goldsmith or the ... Read >
Author: sowmya ramani01st April 2006
A council has been established in each and every country for the benefit of promotion of export and import for handling the commodity under each sector of business in international markets. In the same manner, for this ever lasting unperishable industry ... Read >
Author: sowmya ramani07th February 2006
During the Medieval period is when rings became popular. All classes of people wore rings from the poorest to the richest. Rings were typically made of iron, copper, silver, and gold. The material of the ring worn usually indicated the class of the wearer... Read >
Author: Jerry Smith11th December 2005
Power Personified With Massive Arms
Remember when you were in High School. So many characters and personalities. Here's one I think you'll relate to.
Gillie was the Paul Bunyon of my neighborhood. He had 20-22 biceps, and a neck almost as round. ... Read >
Author: Aron Wallad20th November 2005
There are a number of Irish Wedding Rings that include Spirals, Triskeles, and Triquetas, Shield Knots and Sun Symbols. The most popular ring by far is the Irish Claddagh and it is surrounded by a romantic legend.
The Claddagh is as was said, the most... Read >
Author: Martin Smith
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