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Friday, March 20th, 2009
Through the centuries, different civilizations around the globe have appreciated the opal. The Romans regarded this gemstone as a charm of hope while Arabians believed that the opal fell as rain from the heavens. In India, opal is revered as a lucky gemstone for business. As such, many Indian businessmen can be seen wearing an [...]
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Friday, March 6th, 2009
Dragons are the symbol of power and bravery. They are magical, mystical creatures that often depicted as guardians of castles and treasure troves. This is why the dragon is often used as jewelry designs. I have a few dragon rings. They are all very striking and each piece is unique.
Dragons are [...]
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
Rings for all occasions! We all know that there are several kinds of rings that we can keep. There is the diamond ring, the gold ring, wedding or engagement rings. For some women, there may be one that can be worn for almost any occasion. For most, it is the pearl ring.
The pearl ring is [...]
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Friday, February 20th, 2009
They just realized that they couldn’t live without each other, so they got engaged. Now they are looking for a ring. That symbol of love and commitment. That round piece of jewelry worn on the fourth finger because early Egyptians believed the fourth finger had a vein that connected directly to the [...]
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Wednesday, February 4th, 2009
Since ancient times, people have been wearing rings that are associated with ceremony, spirituality and superstition. They are usually embellished with exotic gemstones or engraved with intricate designs. In the 15th century, the Pueblo Indian tribes of the American southwest were taught by the Spanish how to work with silver.
In time, Native American became skillful [...]
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Tuesday, January 27th, 2009
Sterling silver is almost synonymous with dining utensils like spoons, forks or knives. Sometimes cups, plates and saucers may be made from sterling silver too. For most jewelry, gold, silver and platinum are the metals commonly used. When it comes to rings, the use of gold is most popular. But today other metals have become [...]
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Thursday, January 15th, 2009
Customize your own piece of jewelry that you will sure be proud to wear anywhere. Gold navy rings are made in time-honored style that will go well in or out of uniform and with any style of dress. Order the freedom ring and personalize what goes into each of its sides. Choose from 16 different [...]
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Friday, January 2nd, 2009
The purity of gold is measured in karat. The higher the karat, the purer the gold. Gold in its purest form is too soft and is not durable. Hence, gold is mixed with different alloys to make it more durable. The common alloys used are copper and silver.
Twenty-four karat is the purest gold. An 18-karat [...]
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Friday, December 12th, 2008
In the navy, the term “chief” usually refers to the ship’s cook with the highest rank or authority. In 1893, an executive order established an enlisted pay scale which included the grade of Chief Petty Officer. Later, the U.S. Navy created the grade of this position. The first uniform of the Chief Petty Officer appeared [...]
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Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
In ancient Chinese civilization, the dragon is used as the emblem of the emperor and his imperial command. Eastern dragons were believed to be the angels of the Orient and were known to be beautiful, friendly and wise.
Purchase dragon rings to give away to the special people in your life. These pieces of jewelry signify [...]
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