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No doubt that millions of persons begin their journey rushing through the newspapers to see the daily horoscope.... The ruling planet for Aquarius is Uranus; the color of choice is Turquoise, and its star stone is the Turquoise... stone is Opal.
... The wearer of turquoise my also notice improved wisdom and honesty as well as a new sense of empathy. [...] Blue stones are found where copper is present, green stones are found where iron is present a yellowish green stone which is quite rare is found where zinc is present and the White Buffalo turquoise found in Nevada is ... ... Yes, there certainly were a lot of beaded items in Egyptian times, but beadwork has been found dating back to the Stone Age (the Upper Paleolithic period). [...] Early Egyptians valued the beads according to the stone that was used to create the beads. ... The grinders are normally made from industrial diamonds and to start the process a very rough one is used. [...] Make the glass curved or rippled and you get a less clear, less sharp image reflected back. ... June Traditional Gem(s): Alexandrite Modern Gem(s): Pearl, Moonstone The pearl has been linked with chastity and modesty, making it something of an angelic, pure birthstone. [...] November Traditional Gem(s): Citrine Modern Gem(s): Yellow Topaz, Citrine Topaz was once linked with sanity, healing, and life, as well as being connected to strength by the ancient Greeks. ... At one time, if a diamond weighed the same as a carob bean, it was considered one carob or one carat. [...] Even the most wonderful diamond can be ruined if it is not cut properly. ... The tooth testThe tried-and-true method of determining if a pearl is real is to rub it against your teeth. [...] Warm versus coolAn old wives' tale says that if you hold real pearls in your hand, they'll be cool to the touch for several seconds before warming up. ... When you are armed with a little knowledge about beads, you'll have an easier time reading instructions or have a conversation about beads with a sales person. [...] Generally when beads are extremely large, they are referred to as cabochon. ... There are many wonderful gift ideas available, but jewelry always ranks as one of the top most acceptable gifts to give and receive. [...] If jewelry is not your thing, you can express yourself with any gift item. ... You can have the traditional to the latest designs in costume jewelry. [...] Antique costume jewelry is also available for adding that royal touch.
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