Sunstone Spa Nov 21, 2008
On the Sunstone s menu are three other gemstone treatments, the Polished Gem (this is priced at $150 for 50 minutes and $200 for 80 minutes), Garnet Balancing and Sunstone Sig-nature. The latter are priced at $140 for 50 minutes and $190 for 80 minutes. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Business Briefs: Waste Pro collects Gwinnett contract Nov 16, 2008
The Best of Show pendant features Maw Sit Sit Jade and a canary diamond, with tsavorite garnet, diamonds and cabochaon emerald as accents. The Best of Show winner is on display at JWR Jewelers until January. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Five Jewelry Gifts That Won't Break the Budget Nov 12, 2008
Think outside the box and move away from the traditional red garnet. Try gorgeous green, raspberry or brown garnets for a modern twist on the traditional birthstone gift. (Pekin Times, IL)
‘O’zapft is!’ is German for ‘It’s tapped!’ ... City Commission unhappy about damage to Henegar Landing: Residents asked to conserve water Wed. - Sat. this week ... Park Board gets help for Skiway ... Faith helped Eloise Jacobson survive ordeal ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Wednesday, October 22, 2008 Some of the prizes available for the LRSC Key Event are on display at the college entrance. ‘O’zapft is!’ is German for ‘It’s tapped!’ Oct 22, 2008
In addition, there will be several raffles with great prizes, such as garnet, sapphire and diamond jewelry and a jukebox. The Community College Foundation began the Key Event in 1992 as a fundraiser for the college. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Saved By Selfless Acts Oct 19, 2008
One of the collection's most arresting items is a "Dragon Master" pendant - made of gold, turquoise, pearls, garnet, carnelian and lapis lazuli - that depicts a crowned man holding two dragons in check. The man, who wears a caftan and appears to be a nomad, has a dot on his forehead that is common to India, but he also has an Asian face. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
LOUISE ANN MARTIN Sep 14, 2008
Martin was born March 2, 1929 in Garnet, Kan. She came to Alaska in 1956, and resided in Anchorage. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Turn on the charm, baby! Sep 11, 2008
Sugah I was just joking plugging my jewelry line for the fun it ain t even ready yet you ask for suggestions and I was making light of it honey I thought some levity would make it seem less difficult and btw, semi-precious stones are not classified as costume jewlery they are geniune stones precious and semi-precious stones are classifications used to determine categorical value I use to sell Fine Jewelry my jewelry is made with onyx, peridot, amethyst, coral, turquoise, amber, garnet, jade, and... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sifting for sapphires - Find precious stones at Gem Mountain near Philipsburg Aug 22, 2008
One thing Cooney has to watch for in the heat-treating process is chips of quartz or garnet. Those minerals melt in the furnace, binding the sapphires in what he calls furnace turds. (Missoulian, MT)
FARMER’S MARKET DEBUTS Aug 1, 2008
Garnet Myers showcased his sandstone art, the Desert Oasis Soap Co. featured Arizona Outback Emu oil, and Pat Cervantes offered a rack of comfy rayon dresses from India. Simple and loose with fine detailing, they seemed ideal for these hot summer days. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
LOOKING JUST BELOW THE SURFACE Jul 5, 2008
Calcite, pyrite, epidote, magnecite, scheelite, jasper, agate, garnet, muscovite; the list goes on ... Soapstone can be found off Italian Bar, jasper near Columbia, and garnets near the aptly named Garnet Hill in Calaveras County. (The Union Democrat)
Rubies, July's Red Birthstone Jun 16, 2008
Red spinel, red garnet and glass colored with red foil have all been falsely identified as rubies. Where Rubies Dwell. (Suite101.com)
Shiny and new in gem industry: Fair-trade jewels May 11, 2008
Raja garnet, India and Africa. Mesa Verde peridot, Arizona. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Fashion forward Mar 5, 2008
What you get: A locket accented with citrine, amethyst, garnet, aquamarine, rose quartz and iolite gemstones. Hargitay founded the Joyful Heart Foundation to help victims of sexual assault heal. (USA Today -- Life)
History of the ring, part two Feb 29, 2008
During that time, rings and jewelry became somber and less glitzy, with lots of black onyx and deep red garnet pieces. It was taboo to wear loud or garish pieces during the queen's mourning period, said to be more than 21 years. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
The Glint of Gold Feb 10, 2008
The troughs contained not just gold but quartz, garnet and other shiny stuff. "It's fun finding all the different colors of rocks and stones and stuff," said Brandon Rita, 13, of Tuolumne. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Wearing pride on sleeve Jan 17, 2008
In 1986, Tung, Mui and associates founded Tungtex Holdings Co., which employs about 10,000 people and makes clothing for such retailers as Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Talbots, Coldwater Creek and Garnet Hill. Although Mui still serves as president of Yellow River Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of Tungtex, he found the cutthroat world of garment manufacturing too brutal. (Los Angeles Times)
Beads, jewelry focus of new village shop Dec 7, 2007
Chunky necklaces with big beads in bold colors, earthy leather adorned with a mix of gemstones iolite, topaz, green and red garnet, and bracelets with dozens of pure white pearls are just a few of the standouts. My favorite pieces to do are the one of a kind ones that are really extravagant. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Greening the holidays with eco-friendly gifts Nov 29, 2007
" Smith n is one of many retailers offering "green product" departments. Among the company's ornament selection are reclaimed wood and tin birdhouses ($16); animals made with organic dyes and fibers (set of six, $28); and birds that are made of pinecones ($6) and berries ($8). Over at Eco-Artware ( ), ornaments are made from record labels (set of three, $18), as well as recycled silk ornaments that are hand-sewn and hand embroidered (set of three, $25). The store 3R Living ( ) stocks several... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Trio shows the art of being at the top Nov 15, 2007
Davis further enhances her work with precious or semiprecious stones like tanzanite, garnet, ruby or tourmaline. This show includes pure silver and with stones. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Signature Chefs raises more than $70K for March of Dimes Nov 11, 2007
The live auction featured dining packages from many of the participating restaurants as well as other items such as a beautiful garnet necklace valued at 4,500 from Duncan II Jewelry and an ATV from Surdyke Yamaha and Marina. Guests also participated in a diamond raffle for two half karat diamonds valued at 2,500 each. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Take a peek inside 'The Bone Garden' Oct 25, 2007
"Acrostic jewelry was quite the rage in the early Victorian era. The names of the stones are meant to spell out a word. A ruby, emerald, and garnet, for instance, would be the first three letters in the word regard. This ring is something you'd give as a token of affection.". "Are these actually precious stones?". (USA Today -- Life)
Characteristics of Costume Jewelry May 13, 2007
The gemstones used are semi-precious such as aquamarine, garnet, citrine, amethyst - the list goes on and on. Basically any gemstone that is not one of the ones listed under fine is considered to be semi-precious. (Suite101.com)
Showing off the many faces of M.F.A. art May 10, 2007
will include a 4-by-5-foot painting titled The Garnet Queen, which was inspired by looking at pictures of her grandmother as the Czech Queen of Omaha. The Garnet Queen is a mythical creature, Ackes Anderson said, constructed out of a series of brightly colored yellow, purple, red, pink, and turquoise almond shapes that resemble light refracting off a real cut garnet. (Daily Iowan, IA)
What's your fantasy ... cut? May 4, 2007
The outstanding factor in most fantasy cuts is the use of exotic or non-mainstream colored gemstones, like tsavorite, (green garnet), colored sapphires ( pink, orange, green), rubellite (red tourmaline) and a new color, green amethyst to name a few Be different, enjoy a fantasy of color. Richard Alan is a designer/goldsmith and welcomes your questions at 394. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Mummy Dearest Apr 30, 2007
Temples and Tombs a rage in Raleigh. The North Carolina Museum of Art and the British Museum have teamed up to present seldom seen artifacts from one of history's most mysterious civilizations. (Suite101.com)
Prom Time: What's hot and what's not for big night for high schoolers Apr 30, 2007
Garnet Valley May 25 ... Garnet Valley April 27. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Precious or semi-precious? Apr 12, 2007
The demand of many types of rare garnet such as tsavarite, a beautiful brilliant green stone, has become increasingly expensive and I would have to consider now it is precious. My favorite is a totally ignored gem, the Zircon. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Shop cashes in on fascination with celebrity bling Apr 12, 2007
Some people like to create gifts sets by pairing a piece in the Hollywood Collection with a copy of the movie in which the original jewel appeared; for instance, a replica of Humphrey Bogart's red garnet and diamond ring worn in the movie Beat the Devil. The shop is filled with the latest trends. (AZCentral -- Business)
Perry's Jewelry Feb 28, 2007
Garnet and glass doublets were some of the earliest examples. They were made by fuseing a thin garnet crown or cap to a glass bottom. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
Cherie Chrisco, Pensacola High Feb 22, 2007
Students brushed rocks to find amethyst, topaz, garnet and emerald. Her next goal: Science rap music. (Pensacola News Journal)
A Gem of a Valentine's Day Gift Feb 9, 2007
Garnets are much sought after, and come in shades of deep and fiery orange to green. Garnets can change color depending on whether they are seen in daylight or artificial light. (Mammoth Times, CA)
Police: $200,000 worth of jewelry stolen Jan 30, 2007
Shown above is a picture of the stolen earrings: citrina and garnet clip ons ... Among the jewelry stolen was a diamond bracelet, a yellow and white diamond ring, one pair of citrine and garnet clip on earrings and a 19th century antique gold bracelet. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Public safety report Jan 19, 2007
Burglary Jewelry worth more than 5,000 was reported stolen Wednesday from a garage in the 500 block of 22nd Avenue S.E. The jewelry included diamond and garnet rings, diamond earrings and gold rings. Vehicle found Officers recovered a stolen 1993 Mercury Topaz Wednesday evening in the area of Second Avenue and Main Street S.E. The car had been reported stolen Tuesday in Albany. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Artistry abounds in Sandy Springs Jan 4, 2007
Then, she added garnet stones to the pendant and chain. "People don't think of this as an art form," Hernandez said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Garnet Birthstone for January Jan 1, 2007
For those born in January Garnet is the classic birthstone. Garnet is mined in a rainbow of colors depending on it's origin ... Garnet gets a bad rap simply because the garnet set in inexpensive jewelry is usually a dull brownish red color. (Suite101.com)
