Book of Kells - Medieval Manuscript... Oct 29, 2008
The cover had been ripped off, probably because it was encrusted with gemstones. The rest of the book sustained some water damage but remained largely intact. (Suite101.com)
New Process Promises Bigger Diamond Crystals Oct 28, 2008
28, 2008) Researchers at the Carnegie Institution have developed a new technique for improving the properties of diamonds not only adding sparkle to gemstones, but also simplifying the process of making high-quality diamond for scalpel blades, electronic components, even quantum computers. See also. (Science Daily)
Hanging up the clippers Oct 27, 2008
A self-professed rock hound, Nelson likes to spend his free time searching for rare gemstones. He's collected loads of smoky quartz and blue fluoride, but while on a routine hunt not far from Butte he came across his prize a massive gold nugget. (Montana Standard, MT)
Ring a-ding-ding Oct 27, 2008
But for couples who long for something different and distinctive, colored gemstones such as rubies or sapphires -- which come in many shades other than blue -- are replacing the diamond solitaire as the centerpiece of an engagement ring. "Five or 10 percent of brides have chosen something other than a diamond," said Robert Levine of Robert T. Levine Designs in Downtown's Arrott Building. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
How much more bad publicity can Investec take? Oct 24, 2008
The diamond export levy that the government is using to try to boost the benefication of the gemstones is going to be a blunt policy tool that may have little effect in achieving its end. The levy of 5 percent on export revenue is too little to force the local diamond and jewellery industry to increase the amount of value added to gems. (Business Report, South Africa)
Photograph-inspired fundraiser benefits Hospice Oct 23, 2008
Silent auction items include pottery and gemstones, a romantic evening on the water and a barbecue grill. Advance tickets are available through Friday at Central Wyoming Hospice, Poplar Wine & Spirits, KTWO Radio, Sadler's Hallmark, Country Charm, Porter's Mountain View Supply and Metro Coffee Company. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Cox loss takes more gloss off young Diamonds Oct 21, 2008
EXPERIENCE has become such a precious commodity for Australian coach Norma Plummer that what little she has left is as valuable as the gemstones after which her young team is named. So it is that Diamonds shooter Cath Cox will join injured captain Sharelle McMahon on the sidelines for the season-ending home series against New Zealand this Sunday and next. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Chakra Basics Recommended Reading... Oct 21, 2008
D. Edgar Cayce Guide to Gemstones, Minerals, Metals and More. Virginia: A.R.E. Press, 2005. (Suite101.com)
New life in retirement Oct 20, 2008
Retirement offers her the opportunity to continue to travel to collect gemstones and beads around the world and to spend more time with Muse IX.. "I don't have a lot of anxiety about the business because I feel good about what I'm doing, and I don't feel pressure to produce more," she says. (Honolulu Advertiser)
* Myanmar makes a bundle from its latest gem auction Oct 19, 2008
Gemstones and pearls were the other items offered. An organizer of the gems emporium who spoke on condition of anonymity said on Friday that 2,648 gem merchants participated from nearly a dozen countries, including China, Thailand, Japan and Canada. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Jade and gem sale earns Myanmar $175 million Oct 18, 2008
Gemstones and pearls were the other items offered. An organizer of the gems emporium, speaking on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to release information, said 2,648 gem merchants participated from nearly a dozen countries, including China, Thailand, Japan and Canada. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Putting a sparkle in the arts of Allen Oct 14, 2008
appearance of major gemstones in the United States and established Tiffany s America s premier jeweler. Hailed as the King of Diamonds by the press, Charles Tiffany went on to purchase the Spanish crown jewels, the greater part of the French crown jewels, and in 1877, a superb canary diamond discovered in South Africa. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Collectors Universe Comments on Involuntary Selling of Company Stock by CEO Oct 10, 2008
Oct. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Collectors Universe, Inc. (Nasdaq: ), a leading provider of value-added authentication and grading services to dealers and collectors of high-value collectibles, diamonds and colored gemstones, commented today that the recent turmoil in the financial markets -- combined with an inability of Collectors Universe's Chief Executive Officer, Michael Haynes to quickly access assets -- triggered the need to sell Collectors Universe stock related to collateralized loans... (PR Newswire)
Star Born From The Wind: Unique Multi-wavelength Portrait Of Star Birth Oct 10, 2008
19, 2006) Hubble has captured the most detailed images to date of the open star clusters NGC 265 and NGC 290 in the Small Magellanic Cloud -- two sparkling sets of gemstones in the southern sky. Two new. (Science Daily)
Shirley MacLaine, With Grace And Gusto Oct 6, 2008
She calls it "sky charka jewelry," with gemstones in the 7 colors of the ancient chakra system (and the rainbow). Just the latest chapter in a storybook career that began when she burst onto the Broadway stage while still a teenager, understudying Carol Haney, a star of "The Pajama Game" who sprained her ankle. (CBS News)
Bring Back Old World Traditions This Holiday Season Oct 3, 2008
JTV.com) incorporates sparkling gemstones on luxurious, durable glass ornaments handmade in Europe. Each piece is created by artisans and takes seven days to make. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Investing in gemstone? Future may not be sparkling! Sep 25, 2008
Investing in gemstone. Future may not be sparkling. (India Times)
Home Shopping Latino Adds Latino Industry Veteran, Ms. Rosario Moreno, to Its Executive Staff Sep 24, 2008
Planned offerings include jewelry, gemstones, beauty care products, and vitamins. In addition, the network intends to offer its own credit card and payment plan for higher-priced items. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Festive sizzlers Sep 22, 2008
Habib will be having a special Raya promotion until Sept 30 at all their outlets nationwide and discounts up to 70% are available on diamonds and gemstones and RM5 off per gm for 916 gold jewellery. For something beautiful, unique yet traditional, pick this kerongsang of diamonds and rose-cut diamonds known as intan from Habib Jewels to wear with a plain or sulam kebaya. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Pink rubber duckies, anyone? Sep 22, 2008
Thanks to my friend who has a collection of semi-precious gemstones, I decorated it with rose quartz and moonstones as well as some feathers, he said. TV personality Daphne Iking, who was pleased to contribute to the cause, urged everyone to buy the undecorated pink rubber ducks that were sold for RM10 each. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Editorial: Delco boasts a historic haven for science Sep 22, 2008
The land they lived on was rich with remnants of more ancient inhabitants as reflected in fossils, minerals and gemstones in the hills and creek beds of what is now Middletown, Ridley Township, Lower Chichester and other parts of Delaware County ... It still contains a growing collection of fossils, gemstones, shells, mechanical devices, books, preserved creatures and other objects ... On the first floor is a comprehensive collection of minerals and gemstones from Delaware County and all over... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Forgeries flourish; regulators take legal actions to protect artists Sep 22, 2008
One of the displays at the booth is an array of gemstones, only nine of which are real. She says a gemologist examined all of them and even he couldn t find all the forgeries. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Delaware County Institute of Science: A tiny gem in Media celebrates 175 years Sep 21, 2008
He is also a former student of Palmer ,who refers to Mitchell as "the mineral guy" for the institute that boasts a room full of gemstones from Delaware County and all over the world ... Inside, the institute is like a giant curio cabinet of wood and brass with fossils, gemstones, shells, petrified creatures, ancient artifacts, old volumes and mechanical inventions from bygone eras. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
With nonstop service to Vegas -- from Casper Sep 21, 2008
For Friday's event, she brought Elvis with her, who chose a black jumpsuit with red gemstones and perhaps the largest belt buckle ever seen in Casper. Elvis said it was his first time in Casper, quickly adding, "Honey, I never forget my first time.". (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
* The jewel from outer space Sep 17, 2008
com praises the jewel as an eco-friendly substitute for mined gemstones in engagement rings, while forward-thinking couples on forums like Indiebride ... Some consumers, especially connoisseurs of natural gemstones, may continue to be wary of laboratory-grown jewels, but moissanites high-tech backstory and extra-terrestrial origin is exactly what draws many people to it, says Lee. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
A Bavarian storybook setting in Georgia Sep 17, 2008
They drift in bright green tubes on the Chattahoochee River and mine for gold and gemstones at Gold 'n Gem Grubbin. They play at miniature golf courses and soar in helicopters over the city. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Collectors Universe Provides Update on Filing of 2008 10-K Sep 16, 2008
Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Collectors Universe, Inc. (Nasdaq: ), a leading provider of value-added authentication and grading services to dealers and collectors of high-value collectibles and diamonds and colored gemstones, announced that today it filed a Form 12b-25 with the Securities and Exchange Commission notifying the SEC of a delay in the filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2008 ... About Collectors Universe Collectors Universe, Inc. is a... (PR Newswire)
Tanzanite One mulls over 33m bid Sep 15, 2008
Gemfields Resources, which plans to use the Faberg brand to market gemstones, had offered to buy Tanzanite One in a deal valuing the company at about 33 million (R476 million), the London-based company said on Friday. Gemfields bid of 45p a share is 76 percent more than Tanzanite Ones closing price on August 29, the last day before Gemfields started buying shares in the Hamilton, Bermudabased firm. (Business Report, South Africa)
I have to admit it: I was wrong about Hirst Sep 14, 2008
Inside Hirst's head, as the show's title points out, is where the work originates, as he dreams up objects so extravagant that they are almost inconceivable: a skull encrusted with gemstones, a display case of skeletal fish, a simpering angel half-flayed to expose internal organs that supernatural beings are not supposed to possess. Concepts such as these are his way of giving visible form to ideas and they force us to think about aspects of existence we prefer to ignore. (guardian.co.uk)
Hope everlasting Sep 14, 2008
Daughter, Evalyn, was known for her extravagant lifestyle, and as the three decade owner of one of the world s most precious gemstones, the Hope Diamond. In the end, Evalyn felt that it was her wealth, not the supposed Hope Diamond curse, that had led to the tragic events of her life. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Fashion for when a mood strikes Sep 13, 2008
The extras: Messy, tangled, long hair; enormous necklaces of raw gemstones, pearls and crystals; maybe a headband worn on the forehead; delicate, pale leather gladiator sandals, ribbon sandals that wrap up and around the calf or ankle-strap heel with platform toe; a little too much pastel eye shadow, lipstick and blush; bone-color leggings with random cutouts. The look: A sophisticated woman who is stylish, not stuffy. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
The Mahabharata Sep 13, 2008
It flickers back and forth between Sanskrit manuscripts and village storytellers, each adding new gemstones to the old mosaic, constantly reinterpreting it. The loose construction of the text gives it a quasi-novelistic quality, open to new forms as well as new ideas, inviting different ideas to contest one another, to come to blows, in the pages of the texts. (Globe and Mail)
Chattanooga: VMA controversy spotlights promise rings Sep 12, 2008
Promise rings come in a variety of metals and designs; some with pearls or other gemstones, most with a cross motif. Johnny Smith, LifeWay Christian store manager at Hamilton Place, says several promise rings were sold this week, but did not know whether those sales could be attributed to VMA publicity. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Kher's acting school continues UK's affair with Bollywood Sep 12, 2008
"We're looking for rough gemstones which we can polish into professional actors. You don't necessarily need any acting experience to audition for our school," Kher said. "The reason why we're opening a UK chapter of our school is not only because there is a huge and growing interest in the Indian film industry here, but also because we're looking to bring fresh talent into India.". (Hindu)
Rockwell Recovers 189.6 Carat White Diamond from its Klipdam Mine Sep 11, 2008
This large and exceptional gemstone diamond is oval in shape, somewhat flattened and strongly resorbed, and shows features typical of top colour high value Type-2 gemstones. Stones of this quality have previously been recovered from the Company's operations as well as mines such as Gem Diamonds' Letseng operation in Lesotho. (Canada Newswire)
Turn on the charm, baby! Sep 11, 2008
I have a box full of amthyst and other gemstones and am trying to flip them ... 00 wrth of gemstones for a year and havent had much success offloading it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Celebrate the season! Sep 11, 2008
At the Scratch Patch thousands of polished gemstones cover the floor and visitors are invited to sift through to find their favourites. It's also one of the world's largest gemstone factories. (iAfrica.com)
Vintage jewels gain popularity as investments Sep 10, 2008
"Art Deco is without doubt the most popular. It never really went out of vogue. Many Americans are looking for jewellery of the Art Deco period. Also Read Many customers are looking for Art Deco engagement rings. Victorian pieces are also extremely popular." The focus on quality, design, craftsmanship and precious gemstones during the Art Deco heyday of jewellery design in the 1920s and 1930s was unparalleled, Bond Street jewellers say. And these days, it is harder than ever to find the... (India Times)
Necklace craze Sep 10, 2008
If your top already has beadings, embroideries or any other lines and designs, then keep your necklaces and earrings simple no gemstones, no sequins. Just gold, silver or platinum. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Vintage jewels in demand as investors seek certainty Sep 9, 2008
The focus on quality, design, craftsmanship and precious gemstones during the Art Deco heyday in the 1920s and 1930s was unparalleled, Bond Street jewellers say. And it is now harder than ever to find the supremely precious Art Deco pieces, whether unnamed or branded, which pushes their value higher. (Business Report, South Africa)
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But at the same time, they would occasionally come across a nondescript, brown, round rock, that when split open, would reveal a nest of crystallized gemstones. That is the new distinction that is slowly emerging as the dust settles around both candidates. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Bling in the blood: Jeweler carries on family ways Sep 5, 2008
She also began studying for certification from the Gemological Institute of America to enhance her knowledge of the business and gemstones. The training and certification provides a thorough grounding in stones and cutting, allowing certified jewelers to not only select quality stones but help guide clients to the best stones and best values, Garber said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Merged Trans Hex and Alexkor may buy De Beers mine Sep 5, 2008
Online Edition Powered By IOL. Johannesburg - Trans Hex could merge with state-owned diamond producer Alexkor and at the same time buy De Beers' Namaqualand diamond mine on the west coast, the company secretary, George Zacharias, said yesterday. (Business Report, South Africa)
Mineral allure Sep 3, 2008
A pioneering collection of foundation and powder, enriched with gemstones, created as serious skincare ... A complex of colour-rich gemstones including diamond, ruby, emerald, jade, moonstone, rose quartz and topaz reflect light for a flawless illusion. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Classes available at recreation department Sep 1, 2008
Pieces will be enhanced with crystal beads, gemstones and pearls. Projects will include a choice of rings, earrings, bracelets, pendants and creative functional objects such as decorative boxes, key chains, napkin rings, dog collar pendants, hair sticks and more. (Burlington Union, MA)
Attractions and Activities in North... Aug 30, 2008
Old Spanish Treasure Cave, west of Bentonville at 14290 North Hwy 59, Gravette, AR (479) 787-6508 pan for gemstones and take a one hour guided cave tour with tales of hidden treasure. Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel, 504 Memorial Drive, Bella Vista, Arkansas, (479) 855-6598 glass and steel chapel in the woods designed by world renowned architect E. Fay Jones. (Suite101.com)
Original Jewelry Design Has Chic Pieces at Affordable Prices Aug 30, 2008
Though it's still in its infancy, there are already talks on furthering the webstore's selection: "My future plans are to find the latest fashions in jewelry, the newest trends, and offer a wider selection of types of gemstones and fashions.". Glantz also has a blog that she just launched, , to keep her customers, as well as jewelry fans like herself, in the fashion loop. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Faith, hope, and more hope Aug 27, 2008
Swedish designer Jasmin Zivaljic combines her love for traditional ethnic jewelry, semi-precious gemstones, pearls, and sterling silver in her KumKum jewelry collection. Her line of necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings will make its New England debut tomorrow (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) at the first of several Bloomingdale's trunk shows. (Boston Globe)
Mahardi Paramita: Cleaning up the gemstones trade Aug 26, 2008
Some may regard the precious gemstones trade a dark industry that requires secret knowledge only made available to a limited circle of people -- but Mahardi Paramita has a different view. For the 64-year-old gemologist, knowledge about any kind of business, including the gemstones trade, must be disseminated to the public in order to educate people and in turn encourage trade growth ... "There are many things I don't like about it. The way they (dodgy salespeople) treat people, the way they... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Sifting for sapphires - Find precious stones at Gem Mountain near Philipsburg Aug 22, 2008
The up-and-down motion also makes the dense gemstones sink to the bottom of the screen ... The goal is to have each bucket contain about 9 to 10 carats of gemstones. (Missoulian, MT)
Gilbertson gets going on platinum, gems, manganese Aug 22, 2008
A third was to build a business in the colour gemstones market, which was "absolutely booming" but without the required consolidation ... On Pallinghurst's ambitions in the gem market, Gilbertson noted that until a decade ago, pure white diamonds were in demand, but increasingly colour gemstones were in favour ... "De Beers brought order to the diamond mining business, but in colour gemstones it appears to be artisanal mining, with people almost coming out of the bush with a bucket and spade to... (Business Report, South Africa)
Wedding jitters? Try Kismat Konnection Aug 22, 2008
But as the popular saying goes, 'Men are from Mars and women are from Venus', so can matching horoscopes or donning gemstones ensure a happy married life or bring you good luck for a stable future. Sonali (name changed on request) says, "I have been in love with a man for four years, but our parents are apprehensive about our marriage as our horoscopes do not match. I think it's unfair to entirely depend on astrology to plan your future." So, just how much should couples rely on these... (India Times, India)
Locals debate benefits of lowering drinking age to 18 Aug 21, 2008
The assembled presidents are calling their movement the Amethyst Initiative, taken from an ancient Greek belief that amethyst gemstones could ward off the effects of drinking. The group's goal is to bring a discussion of lowering the legal drinking age from 21 to 18 to the national forefront, and debate has already been sparked. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Pallinghurst has $750m war chest Aug 21, 2008
8 billion) available for acquisitions that may attract the group as it grows its holdings in luxury goods, gemstones, and platinum, manganese and iron ore mining. Pallinghurst, which listed on the JSE yesterday, also had $35 million in cash available after making commitments to spend $135 million, said group chairman Brian Gilbertson. (Business Report, South Africa)
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The market mostly sells Mughal-style jewellery set in semi-precious gemstones and local handicrafts. The Chatta Chowk market, nearly 400 years old, was built by Shah Jahan for the women of the "zenana" - or the harem. (India Times)
Letter: Past article arouses letter writers skeptical side Aug 15, 2008
Here s why: the spa owner s claims about gemstones and their therapeutic color frequencies sound like unscientific puffery, but the article presented them uncritically, as if they were known to be factual. From a quick Internet search, I found that similar treatments using similar equipment, called microcurrent stimulation facelifts, apparently cost about $100-150 per session. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Born to rock Aug 15, 2008
Reiman has long since turned his sights to bigger and more elusive rocks and gemstones. His home is filled with the treasures he s collected over the years, some purchased but most found through hard work and a good eye. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Putting sufferers behind bars is no way to solve TB problem Aug 14, 2008
Online Edition Powered By IOL. Recently the Cape high court granted an application by the health MEC of the Western Cape in effect to imprison four people with extensively drug resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) at the Brooklyn Chest Hospital in Ysterplaat, Cape Town. (Business Report, South Africa)
Gold hedging to plummet 72% - GFMS Aug 14, 2008
Online Edition Powered By IOL. Johannesburg - The global gold hedge book could fall by 72 percent, from 18. (Business Report, South Africa)
Making a Profit Off of Your Gold Jewelry Aug 12, 2008
The pieces you don't want to sell for scrap are those with intricate workmanship, designer names and gemstones. "That piece you think is ugly, that got handed down from your mother or grandmother, might be worth 10 or 20 times the sum of its parts," says Donald Palmieri, a spokesman for the American Society of Appraisers. (SmartMoney)
Diamond conference at the Goethe University Aug 12, 2008
Diamonds are not only fascinating gemstones. Diamonds are also renown for their unique physical properties such as their extreme hardness and their high conductivity of heat. (EurekAlert!)
Jewellery sale websites help heal break-ups Aug 12, 2008
Until now, people selling unwanted gemstones bargained with jewellers or placed ads on catch-all websites such as eBay and Craigslist. Then there are the highly public celebrity sales, like the Christie's International auction in 2006, where actress Ellen Barkin dumped $20 million worth of jewellery given to her by her ex-husband Ron Perelman. (Business Report, South Africa)
Magical Properties of Crystals Aug 3, 2008
Crystals and gemstones can be used for a variety of magical purposes. Learn how to use gemstones in the quartz family to enhance magical rituals ... Red and orange gemstones, along with gemstones that are formed directly by fire, such as obsidian, are associated with the element fire. (Suite101.com)
Rare 'Harry Potter' Fairy Tales To Be Sold For Charity Aug 1, 2008
The Tales of Beedle the Bard' will be available to public in December. by Jennifer Vineyard. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Statement Necklaces Jul 27, 2008
Technically, it's costume jewelry as the metal is normally plated rather than precious metal and the gemstones are paste or crystal. However, this is costume jewelry that can come with a fine jewelry price tag. (Suite101.com)
