121 articles on "stone"

History of Crystal

History of Crystal by: Jeffrey Levy The history of crystal dates back thousands of years to the Mesopotamian times. Lead oxide was used to enhance the brilliance of glass as used today, but applied in differently. This was an alternate to the po...

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The Metaphysical Properties of the Moonstone: One of the True Birthstones of Cancer Astrology (June 22

Cancer is called the Archetypal Mother and her Birthstone is the Moonstone Cancerian Qualities June 22 marks the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. Many people in the Northern Hemisphere love this energetic time of year, when they can en...

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The Trouble With Moissanite

The Trouble With Moissanite by: Gary La Court Natural mined diamonds have been coming under a lot of heat recently. Award-winning journalist Cecil Adams sums it up the best in a recent article: “diamonds are a scam, pure and simple.” Most pe...

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In Network Marketing, Do as the Romans Do

In Network Marketing, Do as the Romans Do by: Joe Featherston Remember the old saying, When in Rome, do as the Romans do! This is the key for determining what affiliate program to sign-up with. When I first started a business in Internet marketi...

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Protect Your Investment - Caring for Your Jewelry

Sterling Silver & 14kt Gold:  Both will tend to tarnish over time.-Store all precious metal jewelry in a zip lock bag to protect it. This does not stop the discoloration, but will drastically slow the process.-Use a polishing cloth as needed for cle...

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Turquoise The Native Stone

Turquoise, derived from the French word for Turkish has been adored since before 4000 BC. A lot of the early European turquoise came from the Middle East in what today is known as the country of Turkey. That is where the stone’s name hails from. It...

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Decorating with rocks, the beauty of rustic decor

Rocks are dirty, crude, hard, and just plain nasty. But there is another side to rocks. They are also durable, beautiful, and come in a huge variety. When a piece of stone is cut from a mountain, it is cut into a giant slab. This slab looks like a g...

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The CarverA Life Lesson Story

In a provincial city, there lived a woman who carved small wooden statues for a living. Her carvings were from softwood, because it was easy to work with. Most of the other carvers also worked in softwood. A few worked in stone, making large magnific...

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Lab-Created Diamonds – Simulated Diamonds And Manufactured Diamonds Review

Lab-Created Diamonds – Simulated Diamonds And Manufactured Diamonds Review by: Robert Joseph There has been a great deal discussion about lab-created diamonds. Along with that talk, there is much misinformation and perplexity. The jewelry love...

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Brainstorm

Ever lost for ideas while working in a group? One of the most often-used technique for generating many ideas is Brainstorming. Alex Osborn, a partner in an advertising agency, developed brainstorming techniques years ago in 1941 to help his employees...

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