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Tassle keepsake for designer pearls

You parted with your life savings for a stunning necklace of pearls. The necklace had a removable tassle attached. What does the tassle mean? In...
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Does a grain of sand make a pearl?

We’ve been led to believe that a grain of sand in an oyster is what makes a pearl. Sorry to burst your bubble, but that simply isn’t...
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What's new in pearl jewelry?

Freshwater pearls are sweeping the market. That’s nothing new. What is new are the new characteristics that they take. Freshwater pearls now...
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Scallop pearls

Scallop pearls are the non-nacreous gems produced in a scallop. A scallop is that large clam-like bivalve shaped like the familiar yellow shell...
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Myths and legends about pearls, June’s birthstone

Most of the months have a traditional and a modern birthstone. June is unique in that it has a total of three accepted birthstones. Some sources...
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Exploration of the book Rinkitink in Oz, Part One

Baum had said that he wanted to write about other realms of fantasy than Oz, but his readers only wanted Oz stories. He was able to satisfy both...
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Color treatments for pearls

Have you noticed themarvelous colors that pearls come in these days? Yes, pearls come in colors. Here’s how they get that way.A good...
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Javits Center JA Show hosts Lucky Gems

  • Lucky Gems
  • February 25, 2011
Lucky New Yorkers get to see Lucky Gems huge gemstone selections. New York’s Javits Convention Center again holds the JA Show from February...
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Why women buy earrings

Why do women buy earrings? Readers ask the question. Jewelry makers seek answers in their designs.Readers asked also to see some of my jewelry...
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Vendors consolidate at Tucson Gem Show 2011

The Tucson Gem Show happens again this year. Starting this week--in the last days of January--the Show runs through February 12 or so, depending on...
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