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The United States Federal Trade Commission has filed documents to assist pearl jewelry sellers in protecting themselves against false marketing practices. Pearls have proven to be a commodity that is difficult to regulate. The legal definition of what qualifies as a cultured pearl remains murky. To offer customers assurance, some retailers provide proof of quality as defined by the Gemological Institute of America for the pearl jewelry they sell.
Cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus) are a type of inquisitive and vibrant parrot frequently kept as household pets. These Australian birds are seen in a wide array of different color mutations, with "pearl" being just one such example. Color mutations in pet birds are a result of selective breeding activities.
Whether you just received at big promotion at work or you’re looking for something special for your partner’s birthday, a pair of diamond earrings are a classic piece of jewelry to invest in. Not only do they go with every outfit, but you can keep them forever and they’ll always be in style. But before you start shopping, learn the difference between certified and non-certified diamond earrings.
Tanzanite is a vivid blue gemstone with hints of purple, named after the East African state of Tanzania where it was discovered. Tanzanite shares the honor as the birthstone of December, along with zircon and turquoise. Tanzanite is a popular stone because of its unique hues and brilliance, however, it is not a suitable choice for a ring because it may break or become scratched and dull.
Many different crafts projects call for the use of faux pearls in a couple of different ways. Find out about crafts with faux pearls with help from a longtime and distinguished crafts expert in this free video clip.
Gemstone jewelry crafts are going to require a few basic tools, like a Popsicle stick. Make gemstone jewelry crafts with help from a longtime crafts expert in this free video clip.
How you store your diamond jewelry is just as important as how you wear it. Find out how to keep diamond jewelry with help from the president of Safian & Rudolph Jewelers in this free video clip.
You can make even an old diamond ring sparkle if you clean it in just the right way. Find out how to clean and make diamond rings sparkle with help from a beauty and fashion professional in this free video clip.
The blue diamond piranha, commonly referred to as the diamond piranha, is a large, highly aggressive fish. They have bluish-silver shimmery scales that glisten in an aquarium and are frequently displayed at fish shows. These fish are excellent specimens for experienced piranha keepers, but because of their high cost, complex care and aggressive temperaments, they are not a good choice for beginners.
Adding embellishments to your high heels gives a touch of class and glamour to your wardrobe. Fake diamond high heels work well with any ensemble and are an easy craft project almost anyone can do. Whether you are heading out for a meeting at work, a wedding or a night on the town, the bling on your feet will be sure to turn heads.
If you have used round faux stones in your yard design or pathway and some of them are chipped or broken, you may want to replace them with new round faux stones. Order these stones from online vendors. Keep in mind that you may need to fuse your stones with concrete, mortar or sand -- depending on how you have used your stones in your yard design.
A diamond in a bezel setting is classic, elegant and sturdy. A bezel setting features a precious metal band circling the center diamond to anchor it and protect it from becoming loose in the setting. The center diamond is surrounded by a frame of smaller stones, adding to the beauty and stability of this setting. Over time, lotions, soap scum, oils from your skin and daily grit get lodged in the tiny nooks and crannies of a bezel setting. Your diamond is an investment as well as a future heirloom, so take the time to clean it regularly using a…
Pearl barley and kale salad brings together great textures, wonderful flavors and healthy ingredients into the perfect dish. Prepare your own pearl barley and kale salad with help from a nutrition expert, ‘delicious’ food educator, and co-founder of Nutritious America in this free video clip.
For many women, their diamond ring is the crown jewel of their jewelry collection. It might also be the most expensive, making its care that much more crucial. Ultrasonic cleaners are the standard in several jewelry stores, but when improperly used, the unit can loosen the mount, leading to the potential loss of the diamond. Use an inexpensive household product to safely and effectively clean your diamond rings.
A seed bead is a tiny grain-sized bead that is popularly used in knitting and jewelry making. Seed pearls are small imperfect seed beads that will add decorative embellishment to your knitting work. They are one of the most common seed beads used in knitting, turning a normal knitting project into something special and eye-catching. Knitting with seed pearls is a technique that is utilized by beginner and advanced knitters alike. As long as you have the basics of knitting down, you will find it relatively easy to knit seed pearl embellishments into your project.
The Shiny Charmander is a specially colored form of the Pokemon available in the Game Boy Advance game "Pokemon FireRed." For those wishing to transfer a Shiny Charmander into their Nintendo DS version of "Pokemon Pearl," the handy transfer tool can be used in-game to carry over the Pokemon from one game to the other. Since Shiny Charmanders are not directly collectible in "Pokemon Pearl," game-to-game transfer is the only available means to bring one into your "Pokemon Pearl" game world.
Island Plumeria Pearl plants are common in the Pacific Islands. Their fragrant blossoms are picked and used as leis in traditional Hawaiian ceremonies. When they are mass produced, they are grown and cared for in greenhouses. But you can grow your own at home as potted plants. For the plants to stay healthy while you enjoy a full season of beautiful flowers, you must prune the branches properly to promote new growth.
Picture the mix of concrete accented with natural stone. Design applications mixing these two elements introduce a layered, textural dimension to a hard-scape theme. Transitioning from concept to application means pulling together the elements that make this work, which requires finding the right kind of adhesive to bind the natural stone to the existing concrete.
Over the course of normal wear, gold and diamond rings can become tarnished and dull from built-up residues, oils and dirt. While taking your ring to a professional cleaner can restore your jewelry's shine, it can be costly and inconvenient, leaving you without your jewelry for several days. Fortunately, you can safely and effectively clean gold and diamond jewelry at home, using only common household items and cleaning products.
The exposed tops of a block wall are unsightly and allow water to flow to the wall’s footer. Water-saturated dirt can damage the wall by causing it to shift. Installing stone caps on top of the block wall creates a finished look for the wall as well as stops water from reaching its foundation. Unlike other finish materials, capstones require no mechanical fasteners during installation.
The combination of beauty and value makes diamonds a desirable gift for many people. However, those same aspects make it important for you to know that your diamond is real rather than a cheap knockoff. Diamonds are the hardest known natural substance. Though they cannot be scratched, you can use them to scratch other substances to test the diamond's authenticity.
A diamond has traditionally been the symbol of love, starting with the ancient Greeks and continuing to modern times. Diamonds are also the hardest known substances on the earth and are rare, which makes them valuable. The price of diamonds, like many other precious metals and stones, is always changing. Many subtle properties of a diamond ring, such as symmetry, clarity and the quality of the cut, will determine a diamond ring's worth, and it is usually best to consult an expert.
A foundation made with bricks or cement blocks may last for many years without any cracks. But if you do notice cracks caused by the ground settling around the foundation, you should take immediate steps to repair the joints, a process known as "repointing," using mortar that matches the color of the original mortar as closely as possible. While well within the capabiities of most homeowners, repointing a foundation so that the new work blends with the old does take time. Shop around until you find mortar mix that contains sand that is the same color as the original mortar.
When you get engaged, wearing a sparkling engagement ring and flashing it is almost a rite of passage. But wearing it around all the time can create issues with dirt and grime build-up, creating a dull diamond. Learning how to clean your diamond ring will not only help you maintain it, it will keep it shiny and sparkling and ready to show off at a moments notice.
When you shop for jewelry, there are some basic qualities you should be able to recognize about any piece. You order gemstones based on their color and stone cuts based on their shape. Stone settings are the shape of the metal that secures a gem. Various types of stone settings are used in making bracelets, all intended to keep the stones from falling out while adding to the bracelet's beauty.
A diamond ring is little more than a collection of some very specific shapes. Find out how to draw a diamond ring with help from an artist in this free video clip.
Sapphire stones are captivating jewels that come in a variety of colors including pink, orange, blue, yellow, purple and green. When paired with diamonds in a white gold, silver or titanium setting, the result is a stunning piece of jewelry that you and others can admire. Clarity in a sapphire has long determined its value, such that cloudy sapphire stones tend to cost less than clear ones. However, even a cloudy sapphire ring or pendant can be cleaned with steam or an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner to reduce cloudiness and safely bring out the sparkle of the stone.
Versatile and alluring, pearls are beloved by fashionistas of all ages. While a single strand of pearls communicates understated elegance, accessorizing with layers of pearls adds opulence and panache to even simple ensembles. Layers of pearls can be budget-friendly as well; while a single strand of plastic beads looks cheap, piles of plastic pearls looks youthful, fun and chic.
India black pearl granite is a type of black granite with flecks of gray. The texture and appearance of this type of granite is very uniform and very dark, which means it will not draw attention away from any creative designs and bright colors you choose for your backsplash.
If you are an Evan knight in "MapleStory," you will need to find a Seruf Pearl in order to complete your dragon mount quest. The Seruf itself is a rather cranky clam that can be found in the Seaweed Tower in Ossyria. Before the Big Bang event, the Seruf was level 45. The Big Bang has boosted the Seruf up to level 63, making it a more challenging fight. Even though the Seruf is stronger than it was pre-Big Bang, it can still be found in the same place.
Diamonds aren’t really a woman’s best friend; they don’t offer relationship or career advice, after all, but they aren’t far from it. Women and diamonds have a long history. Although the color, cut and clarity of a diamond are more important that carat weight, the bigger a diamond, the happier the woman. It is important to know how to measure carats when buying a diamond or placing a value on your jewelry.
The black diamond is an old, sweet variety of watermelon. With its firm, juicy flesh, it's no wonder you'd want to grow one. The original watermelon, however, is much older than the black diamond variety, as watermelon has been cultivated for around 4,000 years. Watermelons are native to equatorial Africa, which explains their need for a long, hot growing season.
A fireplace with stone surroundings can make a room feel cozy and comfortable, but inevitably the stones will begin to darken from the soot and smoke. The task of cleaning semi-rough stones around your fireplace requires some powerful chemicals to restore their color, so don eye protection and gloves to avoid injury and splashes. Place old towels on the floor and nearby furniture to protect them from drips.
If you cook grease and leave it on a plate, it will harden up over time and can take some serious work to get it off. A diamond plate is a type of lightweight metal stock that has raised diamonds or lines on it. It is not typically used as a serving plate, but grease can get anywhere. If you get grease on a diamond plate, the quicker you remove it, the better. However, if it has soaked in, it can be somewhat of a chore.
Attaching pearls on a cake will add a little bit of flair and elegance to your next party. You can purchase edible cake pearls at almost any baking store, and many grocery stores, or you can make them yourself using fondant and a mold. Whether you decide to make the pearls yourself or to buy them, you'll need to be sure you attach the pearls to your cake carefully to ensure a polished-looking cake.
In "Pokemon Pearl," Stark Mountain is a fiery volcano that houses Heatran, a legendary fire- and steel-type pokemon that can withstand intense heat. Stark Mountain is located in the northern part of Battle Zone, an island off the northeast coast of the Sinnoh mainland. Before you can travel to Battle Zone and explore Stark Mountain, you must defeat the Elite Four and become the champion of the Sinnoh Pokemon League.
The BlackBerry Pearl supports many different types of music and video files that play on the phone without any problems. Though the Pearl supports many file types, some others are not recognized by the device. You'll receive a warning message if you attempt to open a music or video file not supported by the phone.
Diamond Cut 7 enables users to both enhance desirable sounds and eliminate unwanted sounds from your audio file. The program is ideal for removing noise artifacts from analog recording or simply filtering out background noise from an audio file. If you'd like to remove the sound of a hammer blow from one of your recordings, you should take some time to familiarize yourself with Diamond Cut 7's audio filters.
Cultured pearls have long been coveted for jewelry, accessories and ornaments. We know that the Chinese found natural pearls in oysters more 4,000 years ago, but it was only in the nineteenth century that a method was developed to produce perfect, round, cultured pearls. Pearls are found the world over. High quality pearls are produced in Japan and, increasingly, in China. Tahitian pearls are produced throughout the south pacific and are generally larger. They can be found in the many different and strikingly beautiful colors produced by the White or Golden Lip Pearl oysters and the Black Lip Pearl oysters.
Diamond rings signify investment, durability and brilliance meant to last a lifetime. Your diamond's unique sparkle gives it a life of its own, one well worth saving. Though diamonds are the hardest mineral substance known on Earth, they need proper care and maintenance to retain their original sparkle. Diamond rings are exposed to dust, dirt, skin oils, soaps and chemicals when worn that cause the diamond to become dull. Cleaning your diamond periodically and removing it while showering or doing rough projects, as well as storing it away from other jewelry can help maintain your diamond's brilliance for years to…
The princess cut is a version of the A-line cut that is popularly used in ball gowns and wedding dresses. The princess cut begins with a fitted bodice at the bust and ends away from the body to create the shape of the letter "A." The princess cut is particularly suited to full-figured women, as it accentuates the bust and slims the hip line.
Felt wreaths are full of folk art charm and warm, bright colors. Felt is a no-fray fabric that is easy to work with and inexpensive to purchase. Felt is available in small 12-inch squares or by the yard, and most stores have a large variety of colors because felt is like the fabric version of construction paper, as it is used in a wide variety of school and craft projects. Add a scalloped edge to your felt wreath and adornments like pearl pins. Making the wreath takes only a few hours.
Ruby on Rails -- or Rails for short -- is an open source programming architecture. ActiveRecord is the object-relational mapping portion of Ruby on Rails. Rails includes web services, database functions and the ability to pull charts and tables from databases. Ruby on Rails has default attributes for system parameters, charts, tables, input forms and identification numbers for database records. Changing database attributes from the default to match a specific value is called an anti-pattern.
Floor coverings are available in many natural and man-made materials that significantly vary in cost, color, durability and maintenance. Two of the forerunners in the floor-covering industry were terrazzo and marble, both of which are still widely used to cover floors in commercial, industrial and residential buildings.
Whether used as siding or as flooring, stone brick provides the look of quality and luxury while standing up to an impressive amount of wear and weathering without fading or losing its shape. While the raw material in stone brick adds to the cost of a stone brick construct, so do the processes used in its manufacture. These processes require the input of both man and machine.
The old adage " A diamond is a girl's best friend" really applies to a diamond ring when it is clean, sparkling and looking its best. Whether your diamond ring is a recent proposal gift, or a vintage keepsake from your great grandmother, diamond rings are meant to shine and to be admired. Unfortunately, daily exposure to the elements, including lotion, skin oil and everyday dirt, can dull your diamond ring in no time.
Knitted boleros are wonderful transitional pieces for your wardrobe that dress up a simple outfit. Adding pearls to a bolero makes it pretty enough to wear to a wedding or other formal occasion. You can buy strings of pearls at craft or bead stores and then incorporate them into the bolero as you knit. Once you have learned how to add beads to knitted pieces, you can use this technique with other sweaters, bags, knitted jewelry and more.
"Black Pearl" (Capsicum annuum) is an ornamental variety of the pepper family. The foliage is deep purple to black, with light purple flowers that appear in the spring and summer months. In the fall, the flowers drop and the plant produces black berry clusters that turn red as they age. Black Pearl pepper plants grow well when started from seeds in trays.
Pearl is unique among the recognized birthstones as the only gem to be produced by a living animal. When irritated by an embedded grain of sand or other particle, oysters secrete a coating, called nacre, that covers the embedded object one layer at a time, thus forming a pearl. The more layers a pearl has, the larger it is. Cultured pearls are formed by embedding a sphere of material in the oyster that acts as a base for the nacre coating. Nacre is porous and easily bonds with glue.
"Howrse for Friends" is an application hosted by Facebook.com which simulates the life of a horse trainer. Users can pick from a huge selection of coats of hair for their horses to wear that were designed by players and voted on in a monthly competition. If you submit an illustration for a coat and it is accepted into the store, you will be rewarded every time somebody buys your coat.
