Black Friday - kind of a strange name - but did you know WHY it's called Black Friday?
It's a term that refers to old-fashioned accounting methods - way back when - the retailers and the grocers kept handwritten ledgers of their accounts.
Numbers in RED ink meant a loss
Numbers in BLACK in meant a profit - hence the term "We are now "in the Black" - simply, we are no longer losing money - we are showing profits!!
In recent years - the retailers have adopted this term - and it has come to mean BIG HUGE PROFITS - traditionally, the Day after Thanksgiving is when the Christmas Shopping Season begins - and for accounting purposes - The Retailers make lots of money!!
IN THE BLACK = Black Friday!
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Gemstones 101 - Incredibly Terrific Topaz
Ahhhhhh Topaz....where do I begin? This is another 100% Natural Mined from the Earth, Mother Nature created amazing Gem!
 am Topaz. I am the colors of the sunset and of the sea. I am the enduring symbol of love and affection. Wear me and I will bring you friendship and ensure the fidelity of the one you love. The Egyptians said that topaz was colored with the golden glow of the sun god. Legend has it that topaz dispels all enchantment and helps to improve eyesight. The ancient Greeks believed that it had the power to increase strength and make its wearer invisible in times of emergency. Early discoveries from Brazil in rich reddish cognac colors to vivid pinks, were used to grace the jewelry of the 18th and 19th Century Russian Czarinas, hence earning the moniker of "Imperial Topaz." Topaz sometimes has the amber gold of fine cognac or the blush of a peach, and all the beautiful warm browns and oranges in between. Some rare and exceptional examples are pale pink to a sherry red. Topaz is found in Brazil, Mexico, Sri Lanka, Africa and China. The birthstone for November, topaz is a talisman for the sign of Sagittarius and is the suggested gift for the 23rd anniversary. Blue, once the most rare color of topaz, is today the most common, thanks to a stable enhancement process that turns colorless topaz blue. After the raw topaz is extracted from the earth and cut, it is irradiated to brown and then heated to sky blue. This enhancement process is permanent. Due to the popularity of blue topaz, a new treatment process called vapor deposition has been developed to create additional colors of topaz. In this treatment process, similar to those used by opticians and camera makers to make lens coatings, a thin colored film is bonded on the surface of topaz to create dark blue, red, pink, and green colors or rainbow iridescence. These vapor deposition-enhanced topaz colors must be handled with special care, as the coating can be scratched or abraded, but the vapor-deposition process leaves a permenant color. It will not fade Topaz is a very hard gemstone, with a Mohs hardness of 8, but it can be split with a single sharp blow, a trait it shares with diamond. As a result it should be protected from hard knocks. Clean with mild dish soap; use a toothbrush to scrub behind the stone where dust can collect.   gorgeous Flamingo PINK Topaz http://stores.ebay.com/JEWELRY-AND-GIFTS-BY-ALICE-AND-ANN brand new stunning London Blue Topaz Ring!   BEAUTIFUL BLUE TOPAZ  WHITE TOPAZhttp://stores.ebay.com/JEWELRY-AND-GIFTS-BY-ALICE-AND-ANN |
Gemstones 101 A Carat is a Carat is a Carat...Right?? WRONG!
Did you know??
A Carat is a Carat is A Carat.....Right??? WRONG!!
All gemstones are not created equal - that is to say When you look at some Gemstones - compared side by side with each other - they can be the same cut - the same mm size - and the same shape - but they will not WEIGH the same!!
The density of each individual gemstone determines the appearance -
for instance a 1 carat round cut Diamond will look much smaller than 1 carat of a round cut Opal. - This is because the Diamond is a much denser gemstone that the Opal - and it takes less of a diamond to equal a carat that it does an Opal - Therefore 1 carat of Opal will appear to be much bigger in size. An Opal's natural properties make it a light gemstone - in fact, it contains trapped water, which gives the Opal it's natural Color Play
This Genuine Pink Opal Ring is 31 carats - but it appears MUCH larger because it is less dense - this stone is the size of an Easter Egg!
also Opal is the Birthstone for October!
A Carat is a Carat is A Carat.....Right??? WRONG!!
All gemstones are not created equal - that is to say When you look at some Gemstones - compared side by side with each other - they can be the same cut - the same mm size - and the same shape - but they will not WEIGH the same!!
The density of each individual gemstone determines the appearance -
for instance a 1 carat round cut Diamond will look much smaller than 1 carat of a round cut Opal. - This is because the Diamond is a much denser gemstone that the Opal - and it takes less of a diamond to equal a carat that it does an Opal - Therefore 1 carat of Opal will appear to be much bigger in size. An Opal's natural properties make it a light gemstone - in fact, it contains trapped water, which gives the Opal it's natural Color Play
This Genuine Pink Opal Ring is 31 carats - but it appears MUCH larger because it is less dense - this stone is the size of an Easter Egg!
also Opal is the Birthstone for October!
In simpler terms - a 1 carat round Diamond is typically between 5mm in 6mm - whereas a 1 carat round Opal is typically 9mm - 10mm - much bigger in appearance, but still 1 carat!! It weighs so much less than the diamond - that it takes MORE Opal to equal a carat!
In Gemstones - this is called "Specific Gravity"
Specific gravity
Gem materials vary greatly in density -- amber may float in salt water (density near that of water), while hematite is more than five times the density of water.
This is why two different gemstones may have the same size but different weights and vice versa -- a one carat round brilliant diamond of typical proportions will be approximately 6.5 mm in diameter, while a round brilliant ruby of the same size (6.5 mm in diameter) and proportions will weigh approximately 1.55 carats. Generally, gemologists refer to specific gravity, or relative density -- the ratio of the density of a gemstone relative to that of water.
This is why two different gemstones may have the same size but different weights and vice versa -- a one carat round brilliant diamond of typical proportions will be approximately 6.5 mm in diameter, while a round brilliant ruby of the same size (6.5 mm in diameter) and proportions will weigh approximately 1.55 carats. Generally, gemologists refer to specific gravity, or relative density -- the ratio of the density of a gemstone relative to that of water.
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Gemstones 101 - facts about Russian Chrome Diopside - It's all about the color!
This beautiful 100% natural, Untreated gemstone is one you will fall in love with the moment you see it in person!
Chrome Diopside is found in many parts of the globe, BUT........'
RUSSIAN CHROME DIOPSIDE is very different and unique!
It is mined in Siberia - it is so cold there, the crust of the earth is in a state of perma-frost for 9 months of the year - there is a small 3-month window of opportunity when this gemstone can actually be mined.
It comes out of the earth this amazing, brillian green color - no gemstone treatments are used - nor are they needed.
Just a wonderful gift from Mother Nature!
Chrome Diopside is found in many parts of the globe, BUT........'
RUSSIAN CHROME DIOPSIDE is very different and unique!
It is mined in Siberia - it is so cold there, the crust of the earth is in a state of perma-frost for 9 months of the year - there is a small 3-month window of opportunity when this gemstone can actually be mined.
It comes out of the earth this amazing, brillian green color - no gemstone treatments are used - nor are they needed.
Just a wonderful gift from Mother Nature!
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Russian Chrome Diopside is a stunning natural green color - MESMERIZING!
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RED CARPET GLAMOUR! DRUSY QUARTZ JEWELRY
The hottest trend to hit the Red Carpet is Drusy Quartz Jewelry! The intense colors and fabulous sparkle make it a must-have addition to your jewelry wardrobe!
| Gemstone: Drusy Quartz - natural - made by Mother Nature Sources: Drusy is found within the interior of Quartz geodes Drusy's are gemstones with a natural surface texture much like fine sugar crystals that formed on the Quartz by the phenomena of micro-crystalline facets millions of years ago. Drusy crystals went unnoticed in the jewelry world until recently, when they began appearing in the work of noted carvers and jewelry designers. The appeal is now starting to grow for Drusy Quartz jewelry as it displays a multitude of tiny crystals with a reflective surface reminiscent of sugar or snow. IT SPARKLES like crazy!! The size and evenness of the crystal coverage are both important value factors when determining the quality and worth of Drusy Quartz items. History & Lore: There is not 100% agreement regarding the exact origins of the name Quartz, but the two most widely accepted opinions are that the word Quartz is derived from the Greek 'krystallos', meaning “ice”, or the German 'quarz'. Some of the earliest primitive tools fashioned by man some 2.5 million years ago, and discovered in the Omo valley in Ethiopia were made of Quartz. It is believed that Quartz was used because of its hardness and isotropic brittleness that made the fashioning of the tools relatively easy. Spherical Quartz rock crystals were often shaped into crystal balls and used for disease diagnosis and awareness of events occurring in distant places. |
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Drusy Quartz is believed to energize and stabilize both your body and aura well promoting creativity. Availability: Quartz is one of the most abundant single minerals on earth - it makes up close to 12% of the earth's crust, and occurs in a wide variety of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. By far the most commonly found Drusy is Quartz, though top quality Drusy's are relatively rare, especially in non-Quartz species. .common Cuts: The shape/cut will depend on the variety of Quartz that the Drusy has formed on. Routine and Accepted Industry Enhancements: Drusy Quartz is often dyed to enhance its beauty and overall appearance. In addition to this, some varieties are coated with titanium which creates spectacular iridescent finishes. Care & Cleaning: Drusy Quartz can be cleaned using warm soapy water and a soft brush. DO NOT CLEAN WITH JEWELRY CLEANER As with most gemstones, Drusy Quartz should be kept away from household chemicals and from prolonged exposure to extremes of heat as this can cause damage or permanent changes to its appearance. |
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