tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46825810682742688972024-03-05T02:12:41.484-08:00Hwatien Enterprise CO.,LTD.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04679462737787577648noreply@blogger.comBlogger358125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4682581068274268897.post-85687693216040414062017-12-17T05:12:00.000-08:002017-12-17T05:12:17.113-08:00Why We're Conflicted About The Latest Crystal TrendWhen the New York Post reported on the Wall Street guys who just happen to be healing <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=116" target="_blank">crystal </a>aficionados, we couldn't help but chuckle. The image of a besuited financial drone cradling his citrine during an important meeting initially struck us as silly, but no doubt a sign of progress: Even the most straight-laced among us are expanding their spiritual horizons, and that's something to celebrate.<br />
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"The fact that corporate executives are finding the magic of crystals and investing in them as mental, physical, and spiritual resources is not surprising to me," Athena Perrakis, PhD, founder and CEO of Sage Goddess, tells Refinery29. <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=123" target="_blank">Crystals</a> are known conduits for power and wisdom — it's no wonder that such high-powered people are drawn to them.<br />
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But, upon second glance, we noticed something about these men that put their love of amethyst in a whole new light. One man went from splurging on nightclubs to spending thousands of dollars on <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=128" target="_blank">crystals</a>, while another declared that he dropped $10,000 on the stone of his dreams, a mysterious moldavite. The article closed with a quote from yet another high-roller who admitted his healing <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=144" target="_blank">crystal</a> might not perform its function as well as he expected, but he liked having it around anyway. From where we stand, it appears as though <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=159" target="_blank">crystals </a>are merely another status symbol for these men.<br />
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Of course, this is hardly the first time healing minerals and stones were flaunted as luxury items. Spencer Pratt has long been a proud advocate of pricey <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=149" target="_blank">gems </a>and recently Kim Kardashian West chose, of all things, quartz <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=163" target="_blank">crystals</a> to inspire the marketing and packaging for her fragrance line. Unlike the finance guys profiled in the Post, both Pratt and KKW have said that their <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=92" target="_blank">crystals</a> function as more than mere eye candy. Nevertheless, that doesn't conceal the fact that they've made these once strictly spiritual objects into part of their public brands.<br />
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"One one hand, I think it's good that <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/products_list.php?pm=15" target="_blank">crystals</a> are becoming more mainstream, because even if people are just gravitating toward their beauty, they will connect people to their spirits," says seeress and shaman Deborah Hanekamp of Mama Medicine. On the other hand, we can't help but wonder if treating these powerful stones as little more than trendy pieces of decor will affect their influence as spiritual objects.<br />
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Heather Askinosie, <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=95" target="_blank">crystal </a>expert and co-founder of Energy Muse and author of <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=115" target="_blank">Crystal</a> Muse, tells us it doesn't matter: "Whether you’re meditating with them, have them within your home or are just collecting them like works of art, they force you to stop, get off of your phones, breathe a little deeper and connect with yourself."<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04679462737787577648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4682581068274268897.post-3075192687358920582017-12-16T06:03:00.000-08:002017-12-16T06:03:39.213-08:004 Crystals To Attract Love & Romance, So You Start The New Year Off With An Open HeartIf diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then crystals are our wing woman. Whether you’re a single woman looking for love or married and looking to keep things hot, it never hurts to have some extra luck in your pocket, on your wrist, or in the corner of your bedroom.<br />
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Because even though we know there’s no such thing as magic or love potions, there is such a thing as energy — and energy can be VERY potent. <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=119" target="_blank">Crystals</a> emit a natural energy, so learning which <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=129" target="_blank">crystals</a> can attract love and romance could actually come in handy for you. Hey, even if you don't believe in <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=157" target="_blank">crystals</a>, all self-help books say you must will good vibes into your life, and what better way to do so than with a visible <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=167" target="_blank">crystal</a> in your room or apartment that will remind you to put your best foot forward.<br />
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Aza Derman, a paleontology and metaphysical specialist at the Astro Gallery of <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=150" target="_blank">Gems</a>, says on her blog, “minerals have positive energy, and that all <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=165" target="_blank">crystals</a> have differing types of positive energy. <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=152" target="_blank">Crystals</a> are basically expressions of chemical energy, rather than having energy. One can say they ARE energy.” Each crystal has an identity and energy unique unto it. The same way that the energy within crystals can be transferred to our chakras to heal ailments and pains, energies of certain crystals can be used to attract things in the universe – things like love, success and wealth.</div>
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Similarly, Judy Hall, author of the famous <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/products_list.php?pm=27" target="_blank">Crystal</a> Bible, studies the unique properties of crystals and the best ways to harness their energies. When it comes to crystals for love, Hall writes on her blog, “Ancient <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=109" target="_blank">jewelry </a>was much more than mere adornment, the beautiful stones were often dedicated to the goddess of love, Venus, under her many guises – Aphrodite in Greece, Inanna or Ishtar in Babylon, Hathor in Egypt – and drew love and devotion to the wearer.” According to Hall, pink and green-blue stones traditionally belonged to the Goddess of Love, so if you want to draw, keep, or harness love into your life, using Venus stones makes the most sense. The Venus stones we will focus on are rose quartz, green aventurine, pink topaz, and ruby.</div>
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Consider this the “all purpose” or “beginners love” stone. Carrying the feminine energy of compassion and peace, rose quartz is the most popular and mainstream of the quartz family. Traditionally called the Heart Stone, it’s been used as a love token since as early as 600 B.C.</div>
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A gentle and nurturing stone, this is the one you want if you’re looking for unconditional love in multiple aspects of your life. If you wear it near heart, like on a necklace, it activates the heart chakra and promotes self-love that radiates and helps attract outward love. It’s a great stone for beginning romances and navigating the complex feelings of the many different types of love.</div>
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Maybe you need to love yourself more, or maybe you're looking to heal your familial love with a broken family member. Or maybe you’re looking for your soulmate. Whatever type of love you’re looking for, it’s a good stone to have in your house or as a piece of <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=138" target="_blank">jewelry</a>.</div>
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According to Hall, in her book, Love <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=140" target="_blank">Crystals</a>, the best way to harness unconditional love through this stone is to hold a piece in your hand while repeating an affirmation: "I attract love into my life, my life is full of love right now, my life is full of abundant love. I am a magnet for love, right now."</div>
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Green aventurine is the stone you should be after if you're looking to change your luck and change your sheets (wink!). Its name comes from the Italian term "a ventura," which means "by chance." While many associate pink with love, green is actually the more accurate representation of the heart chakra. Also classified as a “success” and “wealth” stone, this stone uses its energy to harness success in multiples areas of your life, including the bedroom.</div>
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According to Hall, “this is a more mature stone for more mature stages of love, inviting passion into the lives of those of more mature years and enabling love to be ongoing.” Think of aventurine as your mature stone for your post-college relationship. The same way copper turns green when it’s weathered, this stone is for weathering the ups and downs of your long-term relationship.</div>
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If you’re looking to up the ante and get serious in your quest for love, it may be time to invest in pink topaz. Considered a “luxurious stone,” topaz is the gold standard of manifestation stones. More rare than your common rose quartz, it invokes a level of sophistication and opulence -- like the qualities you’re looking for in your next date.</div>
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Pink topaz can help you find the real deal, and according to Hall is more useful in finding genuine love — that won't be fleeting or fizzle out with the change of the seasons. Basically, it’s your “big girl stone.” It's the one you invest in when you’re ready to get serious and stop investing in all the f*ck boys you’ve been attracting.</div>
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The stone of nobility, this is perfect for those who are looking for a decadent romance. According to <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=92" target="_blank">Crystal</a>Vaults.com, rubies are thought to bring about a sense of power and confidence to those who wear them, which may be why it's a stone you have long seen the queen of England don on multiple occasions. Unlike rose quartz or green aventurine, this stone does not activate the heart chakra but the root chakra, the first chakra that is located at the base of the spine.</div>
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Because it activates the base chakra, it initiates our sensual pleasures, promoting increased desire and sexual energy. Let’s just say, you feel your best self when you’re adorned in rubies and the sexual energy and confidence you’re giving off does not go unnoticed.</div>
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This is the best stone for attracting that hot and heavy one-night stand that turns into a long-term relationship (as it’s also considered a wedding stone in some cultures).</div>
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This is simply a work of art, it can not be considered makeup! It takes an hour for each lip to become so</div>
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▼ How do you feel a bit like Man Wei anti-domineering unlimited gloves with it?</div>
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Just kidding ... actually a closer look at this ring will reveal how it seems to have a weird sort order? The original man not only delivered finished, but also meticulous row of grinded <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=155" target="_blank">gems</a> order oh, if you look in English, the order of the ring is: <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=111" target="_blank">Diamond</a>, Emerald, Amethyst, Amethyst, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline. If you put all the first name of the gem out of the word spell "Dearest" means "dearest" Oh!</div>
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2. First look at the amethyst <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=131" target="_blank">gem </a>table! It is one of the most luxurious jewels, composed of different levels of purple, glittering gracefully. Its mysterious and interesting features inspire imagination and inspiration.</div>
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3.Amethyst wash dishes</div>
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4.People who like natural <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=156" target="_blank">gem</a> absolutely can not miss quartz! Quartz's surface is particularly tough, it is smooth and non-porous, perfect resistance to cooking overflowing things.<br />
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<i>▲ And do not wax can also maintain luster.</i></div>
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5.Quartz is very wild, whether it is modern or traditional, apple green or light brown, patterns or spots, what kind of design can hold!</div>
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<i>▲ Also with glass, chrome, stainless steel, brass, ceramic tile, wood and other materials.</i></div>
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6. Fulla Basalt (Peacock Blue) itself exists just like contemporary avant-garde artwork!</div>
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<i>▲ Fulla Basalt is a good choice if you want to change the kitchen too old.</i></div>
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<i>▲ The gently mixed brown gives an elegant, solid feel. Definitely a second to upgrade the kitchen ace of ace!</i></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04679462737787577648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4682581068274268897.post-24316669484954131412017-12-12T00:00:00.000-08:002017-12-12T07:38:03.541-08:00Dug "worth 9.1 billion gems" But the fate of frustrations! Fear of "fortune" for local possession every day!In Brazil, a 50-year-old man named "FG" was discovered a month ago in a 200-meter-deep pit in Carnaiba, Bahia, northeast of the country, accidentally discovering an emerald rock of about 1.3 Meters tall, 794 pounds (about 360 kilograms), because of the high value, let him fear if left at home, will make the lives of his family threatened, but also afraid of stolen jewels, so he kept the <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=113" target="_blank">gems</a> hidden at different heights Fortification of the place custody.<br />
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FG said that this emerald rock is very rare, because the <span id="goog_862926256"></span><a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=126" target="_blank">gems</a><span id="goog_862926257"></span> inside the volume is large and large, the quality is also very good, he has seen in the industry for 30 years the best. </div>
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He claimed that at present there are only two emerald rocks in the world known to have so many spodumenes and the other one was discovered in the same mine in 2001 but was illegally shipped out of Brazil so that Brazil and the United States are still contending with ownership Right.</div>
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Currently FG has received from the United Arab Emirates, China and other potential buyers in Europe and the United States inquiries, he also considered whether to put on display at domestic museums.<br />
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The gift-giving and gift-making season is upon us. Whether your family members are super picky or you just want to give them something special and unique, DIY is always a winning solution.<br />
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This DIY rainbow <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=141" target="_blank">crystal</a> clutch is literally the clutch present: You can customize a clutch or a bag into something different for the Lisa Frank-lovers of your friends and family. </div>
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Choose and arrange the crystals and beads to match their different auras. And don’t forget to buy some extra supplies because you might very well want to upgrade one of your old clutches, too. It’s never a bad idea to DIY for you or someone you love this season.</div>
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Coco Chanel said, “a woman without perfume is a woman without a future.” Coming from a woman whose name is still synonymous with the most iconic perfume in the world, there must be some ring of truth to it. So what does your perfume say about your future? </div>
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Kim Kardashian wants you to consult the <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=118" target="_blank">crystals</a>. On Nov. 15, Kim Kardashian officially released her newest fragrance line as part of KKW Beauty. The line includes three limited edition scents: <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=141" target="_blank">Crystal</a> Gardenia, <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=154" target="_blank">Crystal</a> Gardenia Citrus, and <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=169" target="_blank">Crystal</a> Gardenia Oud. But what do Kim Kardashian's perfume <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=116" target="_blank">crystals</a> mean? How can you use them to manifest exactly what you want out of life, the way Kim K did herself?</div>
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While the scents are based on Kardashian’s love of gardenias, it’s the unique angle she’s taken with the bottles that has us intrigued. Kardashian told Entertainment Weekly she was inspired to work in healing properties of <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=151" target="_blank">crystals</a> to her perfume designs after receiving multiple healing <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=110" target="_blank">crystals</a> from friends and family in the wake of her traumatic Paris robbery. </div>
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Those who believe in the healing properties of <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=108" target="_blank">crystals</a> understand exactly why Kim would base the different scents around different crystals. If a woman’s scent is her future, her <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=107" target="_blank">crystal </a>is her guide. </div>
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If we wear scents for different reasons — sex appeal, sophistication, or to seem like we just came back from the beach — we also chose our crystals for different reasons. According to Elizabeth Palermo of Live Science, “stones are assigned various properties... Amethyst, for example, is believed by some to be beneficial for the intestines; green aventurine helps the heart; yellow topaz provides mental clarity."</div>
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Adding an extra layer of personality to the perfumes, one can chose their scent based on the healing properties of the crystal associated with it. Because if we’re being honest, finding “your scent” can be harder than finding your purpose in life.</div>
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If you believe in the healing properties of <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=137" target="_blank">crystals</a>, it may be best to choose your new KKW fragrance based on the crystal it comes with.</div>
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First, it’s important to note that each of Kim’s fragrances comes with a different member of the quartz <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=150" target="_blank">crystal </a>family. Quartz is the most powerful healing stone of the mineral family. Each quartz <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=167" target="_blank">crystal</a> has its own properties and can be chosen based on the type of “healing” or “manifesting” you want to achieve with it.</div>
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According to the brand, “This scent offers clarity and focus, to open our consciousness to give and receive the love we desire.” Clearly, Kim has done her homework because clear quartz is known for its emotionally stabilizing properties.</div>
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Known as the stone of power, clear quartz protects against negativity. Its main healing power is its ability to amplify energy by strengthening your aura. Unlike many stones that only activate one or two chakras, clear quartz cleanses, opens, activates, and aligns all the chakras. Choose this stone (and scent) if you’re looking to find some balance and peace in your life.</div>
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It makes sense to pair rose quartz with perfume because we all know a good scent can be the key to a good lay.</div>
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According to The Spruce, rose quartz carries the universal energy of love. Known as the heart stone, it activates our fourth chakra (the connection between matter and spirit, located at the heart), and is commonly worn on a necklace so it is close to the heart.</div>
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While it’s great for healing the heart after a difficult breakup, its first and strongest property is the promotion of self-love. Commonly given to teenage girls, it promotes self-esteem and unconditional love. Once we have achieved self-love the stone magnifies it to help us find outward love. Paired with your new scent, it may be the ticket to your next great romance.</div>
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Per Colleen McCann, a certified shamanic energy medicine practitioner who discusses the benefits of specific <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=159" target="_blank">crystals</a>, Citrine is a good fortune stone, and suitable for business and work, with beneficial placement at a desk.</div>
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Known as the merchant stone, Citrine activates our third chakra point — the source of personal power that governs self-esteem, warrior energy, and the power of transformation.</div>
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I was recently gifted a variety of healing crystals by a lovely metaphysical expert and healer named Athena. She sent me a collection of <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=114" target="_blank">crystals</a> in small pouches along with a small guide explaining each one's purported benefits, and I've since been using them to help me with things like meditation, sleep, and everything in between. Whether it's a placebo effect or a real-deal energy movement through <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=142" target="_blank">crystal</a> vibration, I'm here for it. And as the new year draws ever closer, I'm particularly interested in finding crystals for good luck and positivity in all areas of my life to slide into 2018.</div>
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As a bit of a disclaimer, healing crystals aren't exactly a practice backed by scientific research, nor are the chakra/energy fields they're believed to work on. Some believe the positive benefits of this pseudoscience are simply a placebo effect, because the mind is just that powerful of a machine. But hey, whatever works, right?<br />
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Need luck in making your dreams come true? Try wearing (an often remarkably expensive) necklace of amethyst or simply keeping a little stone in a pouch in your purse. Amethyst is believed to be a "talisman of success" among other things, and it's also said to help in creative endeavors, as it clears and focuses the mind.</div>
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Tiger eye — often called the "all-knowing" <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=169" target="_blank">crystal</a> — is thought to bring you insight and clarity in situations that are challenging or new. They're also believed to be particularly grounding or calming in business situations.</div>
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If you're headed into some new challenges or situations, or even just looking for some direction and guidance in the new year, pop one of these bad boys in your pocket or place it right on your "third eye" (between your eyebrows) during relaxation or meditation.</div>
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Turquoise is straight-up beautiful and also, apparently, a potent source of good fortune. Turquoise is thought to help bring friendship, love, and money into your life. Not bad, not bad at all.</div>
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It's long been considered a sacred stone, by the likes of the ancient Egyptians and Incas, and given as a gift with love, it's believed to bring the recipient long-term happiness.</div>
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Aventurine is said to be the stone of opportunity. If you want good fortune and a boost in your finances, aventurine is the <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=109" target="_blank">crystal</a> for you.</div>
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This crystal is also believed to help people actually win things that are out of mortal control. So, if you happen to be betting on any horses come the new year, or at least getting a scratch-off ticket or something, hold this one in your palm for good luck.</div>
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This <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=136" target="_blank">crystal</a> is one of my personal favorites simply because the color is so gosh darn pretty. Rose quartz is thought to bring you a sense of openness, positivity, healing, and an abundance of love — which we all could use a bit more of, amirite? This healing stone is also said to be comforting to the heart, which might be particularly useful during the holidays, when stress can run high.</div>
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Along with perfect bridal dress, wedding shoes also must be tremendously alluring and fascinating. To look fabulous at your wedding day, your every accessory must be alluring and teemed with fabulous grace. Select best possible bridal accessories so that an evocative bridal look can attain. Be enormously selective and choose something unique and fascinating to produce perfect elegance in your bridal look. Like many other bridal accessories wedding shoes are also have enormous contribution in overall bridal look.</div>
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Pointed pumps are excellently matchless to define or inspiring bridal beauty I most fantastic way. Select fine style of pointed pumps in your favorite style. Bridal pumps are usually embellished with fantastic lace stuff, pearls, <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=108" target="_blank">rhinestones</a>, <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=138" target="_blank">crystals</a> and fabulous brooches. In different hues bridal pumps are selected by fashion divas to enjoy perfect stylish bridal appearance. Take a look of these stunning bridal pumps which are justifying that pumps are apt selection to deal bridal look.</div>
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Bridal look is enormously significant so you have to keep your treatment fancy to tackle this special look. Select a fine crustal embellished high heel shoe and add fabulous grace in your inspiring bridal look. <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=145" target="_blank">Rhinestone</a> and <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=170" target="_blank">crystal</a> embellished high heel shoes are best for short wedding and high and low bridal costumes. These hoes are also immaculate choice if your wedding dress is little bit simple. Selection of heavy embellished high heel shoes will balance the look and will provide a perfect elegance which is desired for terrific bridal appearance.</div>
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For define your girlish grace, this stunning style wedding shoes is also enormously fascinating. Select a <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=150" target="_blank">crystal</a> beaded embellished open two shoes in vibrant hue and adds vivacious charm in your bridal appearance. for short maxi bridal gowns and stylish bridal midi costumes, this idea of high heel shoe is enormously festive. To look inspiringly gorgeous at wedding day, these stunning shoe designs are perfect to look tremendously fabulous and stunning.<br />
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There are lots of designs of high heel shoes. Sling back, pencil heel, cork high heel and platform heel are most prominent one. All these high heel shoes are perfect to carry your bridal look in most fantastic way. to look stunning at your wedding day, select a high heel open toe or peep toe shoes in some bright color and enjoy alluring charm of perfect bridal grace. high heel shoes are essential for those who have height problem others can also carry to add model like charm in their bridal appearance.<br />
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To enjoy tremendous sophistication, think about lace bridal shoes. In both high heel and low heel patterns, lace stuff shoes are fabulous to look enormously fascinating. Lace shoes can bring excellent symmetrical charm with lace stuffed bridal consume. In wedge, flat, high heel and coat shoe designs, lace embellishing touch can produce fabulous shoes for gorgeous brides. Enjoy fantastic magnificence of alluring bridal beauty through fantastic lace stuff bridal shoes.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">In mid-January, I interviewed designer David Yurman—a gem lover of the highest order—at his headquarters in Manhattan’s Tribeca neighborhood. Fairly quickly, the conversation turned to the Tucson gem shows. Yurman is a big deal at the annual trade gathering; when he passes through town, whispers about the enormity of his purchases follow him.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">“Last year was more amazonite than I’ve ever seen in my life,” he said. “They probably hit a vein and the Peruvians said, ‘Let’s dig it all up.’ And they had boatloads. And we used it. We used it in our whole bead group.”</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Yurman compared the experience of gem shopping to being a chef at a fish market: “You get there early, like, three in the morning, and you see what kind of fish came out of the sea,” he said. “You can’t say, ‘I’m going to work with halibut,’ if they’re not catching it.”</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">And that, I think, is the best way to describe the serendipitous confluence of events that yields the <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/color_card.php" target="_blank">colors</a> and <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=129" target="_blank">gems</a> we see in our favorite designer collections every year. Before jewelers can make something, Mother Nature has to surrender it.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">This year, the bounty was especially impressive. In addition to the piles of Mozambican rubies and Greenery-hued <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=102" target="_blank">gems</a>, such as peridot and chrysoprase, I saw in Tucson last week, here are the finds that struck me:</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "open sans" , sans-serif;">If opals are the only <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=142" target="_blank">gems</a> that come to mind when you think of Ethiopia, think again. About six months ago, miners in southern Ethiopia discovered a deposit of richly hued, high-quality emeralds that boast a magic characteristic: They don’t require oil or other forms of clarity enhancement. (See this fantastic Gems & Gemology article, published on Jan. 30, for the full scoop.)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "open sans" , sans-serif;">On my first day at the AGTA GemFair, gemologist and author Richard Hughes told me he’d heard about the find but hadn’t seen any stones. After a little sleuthing, I tracked down a few dealers at the Gem & Jewelry Exchange who were showing some excellent pieces, including a 16-carater at Mark Kaufman’s booth that looked like a giant, juicy gumdrop, and a selection of smaller faceted stones at Michael Nemeth’s booth that the dealer had brought back from a November trip to the source.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">There’s no way to tell how big the deposit is, but word on the street is that there’s a steady supply. The goods are fetching a premium over Zambian emeralds because of their lack of clarity enhancement, Nemeth says. And with emerald enjoying renewed popularity in recent years, the East African material, unlikely as it sounds, could turn out to be the next big thing.</span></div>
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De Beers, the world’s largest supplier of <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=133" target="_blank">diamonds</a>, is investing in a blockchain-based platform that will enable greater tracking of its stones.<br />
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The platform will trace the diamonds’ route through the value chain, from mine to consumer, Bruce Cleaver, chief executive of the Anglo American-owned company, said.<br />
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The platform will create a more secure register of each transaction involving the <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=137" target="_blank">diamond</a>, De Beers said. It be an open platform for those in the <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=158" target="_blank">diamond</a> industry that will allow for further apps to be built on top of it, the company said.</div>
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<a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=99" target="_blank">Diamonds </a>are mostly sold by De Beers to authorised buyers at a series of so-called “sights” in Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. They are then normally sent to be polished or cut before ending up with retailers.</div>
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Concern over conflict <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=119" target="_blank">diamonds</a> led to the establishment of the Kimberley Process in 2003. <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=151" target="_blank">Diamonds </a>are now sent in sealed containers accompanied by certificates that say they are conflict-free.</div>
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But critics have said the process does not help prevent money-laundering using <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=138" target="_blank">diamonds</a>.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">“A comprehensive gold policy framework is the need of the hour to make India a global hub for <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=129" target="_blank">gems</a> and<a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=144" target="_blank"> jewellery</a>, and increase exports therein,” said K. Srinivasan, convener, <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=155" target="_blank">Jewellery</a> Panel, GJEPC, in a statement.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">“The policy will also ensure transparency and trust amongst key stakeholders including consumers. Such a policy will improve the supply chain efficiency and facilitate requisite delivery standards,” he said.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Praveenkumar Pandya, chairman, GJEPC, called for a package for the sector. This, he said, should include the formulation of a comprehensive gold policy with one authority, reduction of import duty on gold from 10% to 4% to make the fragmented gold jewellery sector more organised.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">The proposals come days before the country’s first-ever gold and <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/products_list.php?pm=23" target="_blank">jewellery</a> summit is to be held on December 1-2 in New Delhi.</span></div>
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(IDEX Online) – The first auction for the sale of the Dynasty collection has been finalized with an average premium of 30 percent to reserve prices, ALROSA said.<br />
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"In accordance with the company’s strategy, the goal of the first auction was to evaluate the upper bound of the price range that might be offered to the market. Therefore, the announced reserve prices far exceeded the expectations of the participants provided during the four-month international roadshow of the collection. However, the excess of final prices for four gemstones over the reserve prices averaged about 30 percent; and the maximum excess totaled 52 percent.<br />
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Yury Okoemov, ALROSA Vice President, said: “Given the informed policy of maximizing the reserve prices for large polished <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=152" target="_blank">diamonds</a>, the final prices for four <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=125" target="_blank">gemstones</a> exceeding the reserve prices by about 30 percent in average confirms the high level of interest from the market and gives us rise to further develop this business. The roadshow of the collection lasted for four months, the sales cycle of such <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=121" target="_blank">gemstones </a>on the market is two-three years, and therefore we will follow the requirements of the approved strategy. Timing and terms of the second auction for the largest <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=131" target="_blank">diamond</a> will be announced additionally.”<br />
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The kind of sensational headlines that, for the past decade, have been associated with multimillion-dollar art transactions are now occurring with notable regularity in the world of <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=94" target="_blank">diamonds</a> and <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=120" target="_blank">gemstones</a>. News makers include Laurence Graff, who acquired a $53 million, 1,109-carat uncut diamond in late September, and Christie’s, which announced that this month it will sell a 163-carat D-flawless <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=156" target="_blank">diamond</a>. The largest ever to come to auction, the Christie’s stone is likely to fetch over $30 million.<br />
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These and many other marquee sales have drawn attention to an auction category that was once driven more by insiders than by private collectors. As has happened with fine art, wine, and other categories, well-informed consumers are rapidly recognizing the opportunities inherent in<a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=111" target="_blank"> jewelry</a> and, in the process, driving up the prices of an already limited commodity.</div>
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Just 10 years ago, a buyer could have bought a vivid blue diamond for $200,000 to $300,000 per carat; today, that same stone is fetching $2 million to $3 million per carat. This tenfold increase in value surpasses the growth rate of the S&P 500 and most real estate markets. And <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=140" target="_blank">diamonds </a>are not the only stones making news: Christie’s sold a 5-carat Burmese ruby last May for nearly $13 million. The house’s international head of jewelry, Rahul Kadakia, notes that this stone, which is smaller than the average grape, would have sold for a mere $2 million 15 years ago.</div>
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“Twenty-five to 30 years ago, a colored diamond was considered a flaw, and people only wanted the whitest stones,” says Alisa Moussaieff, whose London shop has been a consistent source of top-quality<a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=167" target="_blank"> jewelry </a>for more than five decades. “Over the years, people recognized the beauty and rarity of these stones. If you bought wisely 10 or 20 years ago, you could expect a colored diamond to be worth 10 times that amount today.” In response to current demand, Moussaieff continually scours the market for colored diamonds, but she says she is lucky to locate a single vivid blue diamond in a year. With such gems, she says, “You don’t overdesign it; the stone is the leading piece of the puzzle.”</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">High-profile events such as Sotheby’s 2015 record-breaking sale of the Blue Moon of Josephine, a 12-carat vivid blue stone that sold for approximately $48.4 million ($4 million per carat), have been a factor in attracting wider interest to the category. “You can have this phenomenon when something gets a huge amount of publicity, and it becomes an even rarer object of desire,” says David Bennett, Sotheby’s worldwide chairman of international jewelry and the chairman of Sotheby’s Switzerland. “That is what happened to colored diamonds.” Yet more than perception contributes to these stones’ valuations: “Blue diamonds are incredibly rare and principally from one, very restricted source—the Cullinan mine.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Like their blue siblings, <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=127" target="_blank">pink diamonds</a> have only one consistent source: the Argyle mine in Australia, which is expected to be depleted around 2020—a circumstance that has pushed prices upward. The most expensive gem ever sold at auction was the Pink Star, a 59.60-carat fancy vivid pink flawless diamond that brought in a little over $71.1 million at Sotheby’s Hong Kong in April. Once curiosities, stones such as this—along with very rare red diamonds—have shown sufficiently consistent appreciation and liquidity to make them secure investments.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Fancy <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/color_card.php" target="_blank">colored diamonds </a>are prized for the saturation of their hues, while colorless stones are rated according to clarity and size. By this latter standard, de Grisogono’s 163-carat D-flawless diamond, which is coming up for sale in Geneva on November 14, should be a highly coveted lot. “It’s the largest D-flawless<a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=142" target="_blank"> diamond</a> ever at auction by more than 50 carats,” says Christie’s Kadakia. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime,” observes Lisa Klein, who, with her husband, David Klein, owns DLK, which manages de Grisogono’s business in North America. “When we saw the rough, we knew this was a spectacular find; it was whiter than white.” The 404-carat uncut stone was uncovered in February 2016 in Angola’s Lulo mine, and after careful analysis, a team of 10 highly skilled diamond cutters cleaved and polished it. To showcase the gem, de Grisogono founder Fawaz Gruosi created an elaborate necklace of <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=169" target="_blank">diamonds</a> and emeralds. “It’s a fabulous, classic emerald cut with a lot of grace and charm,” says Kadakia, who expects the sale to realize “well over $30 million.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Kadakia suggests investing in such “blue-chip” gems as diamonds, Colombian emeralds, Burmese rubies, Kashmir sapphires, and natural pearls. As far as vintage designs are concerned, he likes pieces from the Art Deco period, preferably ones from the great houses, which include Boucheron, Bulgari, Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, and Belperron.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Colored gemstones present a more nuanced proposition than either diamonds or finished pieces. Grading guidelines for these stones are not as clearly delineated as those for diamonds, making precise values difficult to establish—although stones from historic sources, such as Colombia, Burma, and Kashmir, outperform those without prestigious provenance. Sotheby’s obtained the highest price ever paid for a ruby when it sold the Sunrise, a 25-carat Burmese set in a Cartier ring, for just over $30 million in 2015. “Nobody dreamed a ruby could make $30 million. Then suddenly an exceptional stone comes on the market, and everything changed,” says Bennett. “You could spend your entire career in jewelry and never see a top-quality, 10-carat ruby.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rubies, emeralds, and sapphires come from many locales today, but the heritage sources mentioned above are still the most desirable. “Historical localities that have been written about and known for centuries are the bar by which everything else is measured and the standard of beauty, and thus [a stone from one of these places] commands a premium,” explains Robert Weldon, director of the Gemological Institute of America’s Richard T. Liddicoat Gemological Library and Information Center. He likens the subtle distinctions of these sources to grand crus in viticulture. “You could have the same grape, but it will have a slightly different quality because of where it is grown,” he explains. Geological conditions dramatically influence a stone’s characteristics, as in the case of a Kashmir sapphire, which, Weldon says, has “distinctive reflective inclusions that give it an inner velvety haziness, diffuse the color, and make it especially appealing.”</span></div>
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Still, many Mozambique rubies and Zambian emeralds exhibit a level of quality that rivals that of examples from the legacy mines. Over time, as buyers better understand and appreciate stones from newer sources and older mines become depleted, the value of exceptional specimens will climb. “The beauty is the remarkable element in jewelry,” says Melvyn Kirtley, Tiffany’s chief gemologist and vice president of high jewelry. “Once our clients understand the Mozambique ruby—its beauty and qualities—they are quite amazed.” Sotheby’s Bennett regards rubies from Mozambique and Madagascar as potential investment opportunities, noting that they “are probably undervalued to a certain extent.”</div>
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The more adventurous investors sometimes stray even farther from convention by exploring lesser-known gemstones from remote sources around the globe. These mineral treasures offer an element of discovery for buyers in search of something unique, and purchasing a Paraíba tourmaline or spinel can result in a big payoff. “Sometimes a new mine discovery can increase the value of stones,” says Weldon, pointing out that the spinel mine in Tanzania changed the marketplace dynamics when it opened 10 years ago. “All of the sudden, spinel was on the map, and people became aware of it.” Other desirable stones include alexandrite, tsavorite, and fire opal—though the precise values of these gems can be challenging to establish thanks to fluctuating supply and demand.</div>
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Another emerging category consists of high-end contemporary designers whose one-of-a-kind pieces are compared to collectible art. These items are being collected the way people collect contemporary art or sculpture, notes Jean Ghika, Bonhams’ director of jewelry in the United Kingdom and Europe, who cites the postwar-era work of Andrew Grima as an example. Ghika adds that pieces by designers for the large brands—including Angela Cummings for Tiffany’s and Aldo Cipullo for Cartier—are also highly sought after. Christie’s Kadakia favors Bhagat, Edmond Chin, Michelle Ong, Hemmerle, and James de Givenchy for Taffin.</div>
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Of course, as with all passion-driven investments, the returns for buyers of fine jewelry go well beyond any increases in monetary value. Most jewels are given as tokens of affection or as mementos of important events. “The primary reason someone purchases a piece,” says Ghika, “is because they want to wear it; they love it, and it becomes part of their style. The investment value is a sidebar.”</div>
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Albany, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/28/2017 -- The global synthetic <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/application.php" target="_blank">diamond</a> market is dominated by a few players, however, this does not ceases the high degree of competition prevailing therein. As local and regional players rival to gain the lion's share, consumers can expect a slew of technological advancements and increasing financial resources in the coming years. These strategies are a part of companies' efforts to stabilize the fluctuating market conditions, finds Transparency Market Research (TMR) in a new study. Besides this, the market players are also focusing on development of new </div>
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According to TMR, the global synthetic<a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/application.php" target="_blank"> diamond </a>market was pegged at US$16,041.0 mn in 2016. By the end of 2025, the market is expected to value US$29,150.4 mn, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.0% between 2017 and 2025. Based on product, the stone segment emerged dominant, holding nearly 90% of the global synthetic<a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/color_card.php" target="_blank"> diamond </a>market in 2016. Regionally, Asia Pacific held lead in 2016.</div>
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Brothers Michael and Roger Wilson, co-owners of State Street Jewelers in Greensboro, N.C., have dreamt up a brilliant way to promote and sell their custom design services this holiday season—and the gambit is anything but cookie-cutter.<br />
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The cookies, which are currently on display in the shop, are meant to be gifted to recipients who can then collaborate with the<a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=166" target="_blank"> jeweler</a> on a custom piece using the preselected <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=165" target="_blank">gemstones</a>.<br />
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The glittering sweets range in price from $1,000 for a cookie creation topped with enough pearls to string a necklace, to $100,000 for a <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=106" target="_blank">diamond</a>-studded dessert (that one is under glass).<br />
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The store is donating 10 percent of proceeds from the cookie sales to nonprofit Greensboro Urban Ministries.<br />
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“The idea of it all was ‘We’re not your cookie-cutter store,'” says Michael. “We wanted to set ourselves apart in the market. There are a lot of competitors out there, but most of them carry big brands. <br />
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“So far they’ve been very well received,” reports Roger, adding, “There’s a little bit of explaining to do…but we’re hoping they will provide inspiration and a jumping-off point for a great design.”<br />
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Leading up to the "<a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=94" target="_blank">Jewels</a> and Jadeite" auction by Phillips on November 27, we've curated an expert guide to selecting the finest rubies, <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=125" target="_blank">diamonds</a>, emeralds, jade and sapphires<br />
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International auction house Phillips will return to the Mandarin Oriental for a preview of its fall auctions from November 23 to 26, offering a curated series of contemporary art, design,<a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=123" target="_blank"> jewellery</a> and watches.<br />
Ahead of the Christmas gifting season, Terry Chu, Head of Jewellery Asia, offers an expert guide on how to identify the best of the best when it comes to collecting fine<a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=146" target="_blank"> jewellery</a> in every colour.<br />
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Ruby is the king of all <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=157" target="_blank">gemstones</a>. Famous for its vibrant red hue, rubies are particularly popular in Asia for its colour's auspicious connotation in Chinese culture.<br />
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Natural rubies are found in several countries including Thailand and Mozambique, but it's in Myanmar that you'll find the finest and brightest of them all. Its fiery red hue, sometimes referred to as "pigeon's blood", is irresistible to connoisseurs and its value far exceeds those from other regions.<br />
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Thermal treated natural rubies are common, while natural rubies spared of thermal treatment—which still possess beautiful colour and clarity—are extremely rare. Even specialists can't identify all rubies by observation, which is why testing with a trusted gemological lab is often recommended.<br />
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In its purest form, a <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/products_list.php?pm=15" target="_blank">diamond</a> should appear colourless and its quality is determined based on the four Cs—colour, clarity, cut and carat weight. Colourless diamond grading starts from D (colourless) to Z (light yellow), and each colour grade represents a very subtle difference in hue.<br />
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One or two colour grade deviations can't be recognized by the untrained eye, particularly when mounted. Therefore, diamond jewellery such as necklaces are often composed of <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=91" target="_blank">diamonds</a> of three to five varying grades. To match <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=92" target="_blank">diamonds</a> of exact quality is no easy feat, and always incurs a premium in the price.<br />
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Yellow is one of the most common colours to appear in natural diamonds, and depending on saturation and tone, the rating for yellow diamonds ranges from "Fancy Light" to "Fancy Vivid Yellow".<br />
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Green is one of the rarest hues observed in natural fancy coloured diamonds, as it requires steady and intense natural radioactivity penetrating through the entire diamond rough over a significant period of time. A natural, pure intense green diamond of over 5 carats with good clarity is definitely a one-in-a-million specimen.<br />
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Aside from green diamonds, Emeralds are one of the most sought-after green gemstones. And as far as provenance goes, emeralds sourced in Colombia are considered to be of the highest quality thanks to their rich, saturated blue-green colour. Clarity treatment to improve the visual beauty and stability of emeralds is very common and has been an established practice for centuries. <br />
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Jadeite jade has strong ties to Chinese culture and can appear in several colours including red, yellow, purple and black, although green jadeite is the most precious. When buying jadeite, the intensity and purity of the colour, plus translucency and texture, determine its value.<br />
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Traditionally, jadeite cabochons, beads and bangles are highly sought after as they often require large, high-quality roughs. Nowadays, jadeite jewellery has become more versatile for daily life.<br />
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The holidays are a time of giving and receiving. Many times, making a present can be even more sentimental that buying one. Here are a few ideas of crafts that can be turned into gifts for anyone and that are reasonably affordable and incredibly fun to make.<br />
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<b>DIY Mason jar snow globe:</b> Snow globes are such a fun decoration, but they are even more fun if they are personalized. One really simple craft that doesn’t take a lot of time is a Mason jar snow globe. For this craft you will need a Mason jar, <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/color_card.php" target="_blank">colored</a> glitter of your choice, some plastic pine trees or other small figurines to put in your snow globe, and some hot glue.<br />
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1.First, you’ll need to remove the lid from the Mason jar and arrange your trees and/or figures onto the lid. After you have arranged them in the way you like the, hot glue them to the lid and allow it to dry completely.</div>
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<strong>“JOY” sign:</strong> For this craft, you’ll need wooden letters (a “J,” an “O” and a “Y”), more glitter, regular glue, a cheap holiday wreath (I got mine from the dollar section at Target), more hot glue and pain (optional).<br />
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1.Layer the letters on top of each other (I recommend putting the “O” on top of the other two letters, since that one will be covered in a wreath).</div>
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▲ <i>Jean Tanner/For Bluffton Today A vendor from Afghanistan offered many fine selections at a recent <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=153" target="_blank">bead</a> expo. </i></div>
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<a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/index.php" target="_blank">Beads</a>, beads and more beads. That’s what you’ll see at various events showcasing just about everything imaginable for people in the <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/products_list.php?pm=15" target="_blank">jewelry</a>-making business.<br />
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Companies hold these expos up and down the East Coast. They are a must for professionals and the hobby<a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=99" target="_blank"> jewelry</a> maker.<br />
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When visiting one, you will find wholesale prices on precious and semi-precious <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=124" target="_blank">gemstone</a> beads, gold and silver beads, copper, brass beads, findings and chains, charms, pendants, lampwork glass beads, Swarovski crystals, pearls, exclusive hand-made jewelry and much, much more.<br />
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Intergalactic Bead and <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=130" target="_blank">Jewelry</a> Shows, Inc. for more than 15 years has helped exhibitors connect with qualified buyers. The most recent expo in Charleston was the weekend of Sept. 17. The next two closest expos will be Nov.4-5 in Atlanta and Nov. 18-19 in Charlotte.<br />
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Frank Cox Productions tours Florida, Georgia and North Carolina throughout the year with dealers presenting some of the finest gems, jewelry and <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=157" target="_blank">bead </a>collections for sale in the U.S.. It recently had one at the Cobb County Civic Center in Marietta, Ga. Its next two expos are Oct. 13th-15 and Nov. 3-5 in Sarasota, Fla.<br />
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The American Bead and Merchandise Show has a show coming up Oct. 7 in Jacksonville, Fla., and Oct. 14 in Tampa. Most <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/color_card.php" target="_blank">jewelry</a> makers keep a list of shows in their area and mark them on their calendars to attend.<br />
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When attending a show with my granddaughter Cheryl Tanner, I was really astonished at the array of beautiful <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=166" target="_blank">beads</a> on display by 20 or 30 vendors under one roof in a municipal auditorium.<br />
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Even more so, I was amazed at the knowledge she has acquired since starting her<a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=148" target="_blank"> jewelry</a>-making business, pointing out to me the different beads and gems. She would spy a vendor displaying something special she was looking for and they would start bantering back and forth in a lingo I knew nothing about, but found it quite interesting.<br />
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In 2015, as her passion to disciple the next generation grew, she began her<a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=105" target="_blank"> jewelry</a>-making as funding for her ministry. Those funds supported Bible studies and weekend retreats for teen girls.<br />
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When God breathed the vision of Romans 12:2 for her transformation bracelets, she started offering her <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=136" target="_blank">jewelry</a> in retail stores. It is currently offered in four retail locations across the Southeast, including Mameem & Maudie in downtown Bluffton.<br />
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I first heard about the Solo Creek area after I took my family on our yearly pilgrimage to the Lochsa River. I had read about <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=173" target="_blank">crystals</a> near Lolo Pass and decided to finally seek them out. This was to become an adventure of another type, the infamous sort. <br />
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We found the dig site after driving some serious 4x4 roads and jumped out of the truck with shovels and screens in hand, only to hear the hissing of air escaping tires. <br />
I immediately realized that I had left all my tools down in our camper, 20 miles away. We drove out of the mountains on a rim to the Lolo Pass Visitor Center and borrowed tools from the ranger to change the flat tire. <br />
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We made it back to our campsite, then woke in the morning to find more flat tires. We ended up with three flat tires on that trip. <br />
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With that adventure over, I returned the following weekend to the Lolo Pass site with my friend Monty and found some small <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=111" target="_blank">crystals</a> - small facets and one large feldspar point.<br />
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After returning to Coeur d’Alene, Monty found himself talking with a rockhound at a garage sale who asked why we drove all the way to Lolo Pass when we could have just gone to Solo Creek. With vague directions, I threw my daughters in the truck a few weekends later and discovered Solo Creek. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"></span>The dig site is sadly a moonscape of holes, dug anywhere and everywhere, under tree roots, under large boulders. It seems everyone has their secret spot and will hoard the knowledge of its location, but I have found most people to be friendly and willing to show you their treasures. It’s a lot of hard dirty work. I have found certain methods that seem to work best, but I’ve also found that those methods can be shot full of holes at any time. I have taken one last shovel to the ground, at the end of a long day getting skunked, and exposed the largest <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=102" target="_blank">crystal</a> I have yet found there. I have also returned to my very secret location after a week of heavy rains and found excellent <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=112" target="_blank">crystals</a> sticking out of the ground, and then never found anything else the rest of the day. </div>
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Mostly, people dig down to a sand-like layer that is full of mica and looks like cat litter, hollow out an area in this layer undermining the layer where the<a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=103" target="_blank"> crystals</a> are found, then pick away at the roof with a small hand tool. Homemade screens work well as you will often miss some crystals. The best advice I can give is to bring headlamps. The light will cause the facets of a <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/color_card.php" target="_blank">crystal </a>to flash when you shine across them. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"></span>An important part of this discussion is safety and good stewardship of the site. I have heard stories from old-timers about people digging alone and their holes collapsing on them, their bodies found days later, legs sticking out of the dirt. Maybe a myth, maybe just common sense. Gravity is real. <br />
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And then PLEASE, make an effort to return the area you work to as close as would be considered its natural condition as possible. I know you won’t want to do all that work digging a hole in the ground, finding awesome <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/products_list.php?pm=16" target="_blank">crystals</a>, just to fill it in at the end of the day. But there is already a watchful state of concern regarding this area. There have been fires in this area, subsequent logging, road washouts and a moonscape of holes dug by <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=120" target="_blank">crystal</a> hunters. The Lolo Pass crystal area has already been closed due to overuse, it would be a shame to have Solo Creek shut down too. <br />
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To reach the Solo Creek site head north toward Priest Lake from the town of Priest River. Roughly 23 miles from Priest River turn left onto Squaw Valley Cutoff Road. Travel west on this road about 6 miles crossing into Washington. Turn left at the T onto forest road 659 and keep your eyes open for dig sites on your left. Bring shovels, small hand rakes work good, a screen and headlights. In the spring and early summer insect repellant is a must. We have been chased away by hordes of angry mosquitos. SERIOUSLY.<br />
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If you stay out late enough in the spring and summer, pause down at the bottom of FR 659 and listen. The wetlands in the valley are full of sweet sounding frogs on a warm night, and it would be a shame to miss it before heading back to the world of work and traffic.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">The 2017 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is set to be an even shinier and more extravagant spectacle than ever before. Not only is the brand jet-setting to Shanghai for the November show, it’s also celebrating the 15-year “<a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=163" target="_blank">Crystal</a> Anniversary” of its partnership with Swarovski, the sole provider of <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=152" target="_blank">crystal</a> embellishments for the show. One million Swarovski <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=107" target="_blank">crystals</a><span id="goog_1755641364"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_1755641365"></span> will take the runway, with Victoria’s Secret Angel Elsa Hosk chosen to strut the special anniversary showpiece.</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">“This year’s Swarovski outfit is probably our most spectacular. The outfit has an incredible wing that is completely covered in brilliant multicolored stones,” said Monica Mitro, executive vice president, brand communications and events at Victoria’s Secret. “It is one of the heaviest wings we have ever made.” With more than 275,000 crystals, 200 yards of woven ribbon and pavé crystals, hand-beaded <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=109" target="_blank">jewelry</a> and a crystallized wing harness, the wings weigh in at 14 pounds. </span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">“The model that wears the Swarovski look needs to have a lot of confidence. The outfit always gets a lot of attention… and they are usually quite heavy because of the amount of crystals used,” said Mitro of choosing Hosk for this year’s look. “It’s not an outfit for the shy and timid.” Having opened last year’s show at the Grand Palais, the Angel was up for the challenge. </span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">“When I found out I was wearing the Swarovski look I was so excited as I’ve always wanted to wear it. I can’t wait to walk down the runway in it,” gushed Swedish model Hosk about receiving the news, “… it was a happy day.” Having been an Angel for four years, with six shows under her belt, Hosk is no stranger to the VS fittings and runway, but this year marks her first time wearing the Swarovski look. </span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">“[During fittings] it’s so bright, fun and different than previous years! The construction of the outfit makes you feel out of this world… like wearing an armor of crystals. The look is sexy, but also really cool and modern,” said Hosk of how she felt in the look. “The wings are my favorite part; they are a masterpiece, like an exotic superhero bug!” </span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">Leading up to the Swarovski runway debut, Hosk’s pre-show rituals include exercising and eating clean in order to feel her strongest day-of. With the show set for Shanghai, fittings were earlier than previous years, giving Hosk extra time for mental and physical prep. Since the show is in China, Hosk’s post-celebrations include traveling to Tokyo with her boyfriend and indulging in her favorite Japanese foods.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04679462737787577648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4682581068274268897.post-43448946704930680102017-11-25T04:00:00.000-08:002017-11-25T04:00:24.212-08:00Gowanda man reveals his passion for glass art GOWANDA — Thomas Militello has a passion for making glass art, especially marbles.<br />
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Militello invited The Press to visit his business, Comet Creations, located at 10527 Maltbie Road. His studio is housed in a garage he is currently upgrading to be a comfortable work space for him to create his glass art without distraction.<br />
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Using nature as his inspiration, his works feature all kinds of glass art, utilitarian and decorative, including paperweights, bowls, plates, <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=142" target="_blank">glass beads</a>, pendants, earrings, perfume bottles and glass marbles — his specialty. Inside these delicate orbs are beautiful glass objects he also creates ranging from flowers and mushrooms to confetti, vortexes and outer space designs.<br />
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Militello said he has trained at the Corning Museum of Glass under renowned glass artists, John Kobuki of Seattle, Wash., Hugh Salkind of Eugene, Ore., and Suellen Fowler of Vallejo, Calif., who are his mentors. He keeps current with the latest techniques and updates his skills by taking another class each year.<br />
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According to Militello, the Corning classes are difficult to get into. Because there is room for only nine students, they are chosen on a lottery system. He was one of the lucky applicants because he got into the first class he applied for in 2012.<br />
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“It wasn’t easy. I burned my hand and I struggled. I think I made 12 marbles in the entire week, and none of them are round because I was just starting out. I have every single one of them in a case in my house,” he said. “I felt like a kindergartener in college, but it was such an experience because I was in this environment where I was surrounded by other people who had the same passion and interest.”<br />
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Although an eye for design is helpful, Militello said it’s not always necessary. He has marbles he calls his “end of day series” that are created from a jar of glass scraps of colors he has used for different projects.<br />
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He said the flower marbles take some skill and are very meticulous. It might take him as long as two hours to build the glass stringers in various colors that will be used for the flower parts before he puts a piece together. He said it’s similar to pulling warm taffy.<br />
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Some of his marbles are created in a “vortex design” that is an optical illusion when a person looks inside. He has another design created with a technique that looks like “outer space” as the viewer peers into it.<br />
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Comprehensive summary of HPHT-grown synthetic <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=98" target="_blank">diamond</a> research </div>
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The fall issue of <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=160" target="_blank">Gems</a> & Gemology (G&G), GIA’s (Gemological Institute of America’s) quarterly professional journal, is available in print by subscription and in the GIA Store, and digitally – at no cost – on GIA.edu. The six articles featured in this issue cover HPHT synthetic <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=171" target="_blank">diamonds</a>, historical saltwater pearls from the New World, the photoluminescence (PL) spectra of emeralds, synthetic star corundum and the Colombian emerald industry from mine to market.<br />
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The issue opens with “Observations on HPHT-Grown Synthetic <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/products_list.php?pm=27" target="_blank">Diamonds</a>: A Review,” the first comprehensive summary published on a large sample of several thousand HPHT synthetic <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=106" target="_blank">diamonds</a>, all of which were examined by GIA from 2007 through 2016. GIA researchers Drs. Sally Eaton-Magaña, James Shigley and Christopher M. Breeding investigate trends in the distinctive features seen among HPHT synthetic <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=136" target="_blank">diamonds</a> from multiple sources over the past ten years. <br />
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In “Saltwater Pearls from the Pre- to Early Columbian Era: A Gemological and Radiocarbon Dating Study,” researchers at GIA and the Gübelin Gem Lab examine 85 natural saltwater pearls reportedly recovered from Caribbean waters to determine their origin and 14C isotope radiocarbon dating. The research team, led by GIA’s Chunhui Zhou, confirmed that the pearls originate from a Pinctada species.<br />
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The next article is “Photoluminescence Spectra of Emeralds from Colombia, Afghanistan, and Zambia.” Researchers led by Dr. D. Brian Thompson of the University of North Alabama investigated the PL spectra of 48 samples from these regions. Their research strongly indicates that variations in trace element concentration within emeralds from these localities correlate with their PL spectra, which could be very promising for determining the geographic source.<br />
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<b>ever since we were children, most of us have marvelled at the stars and wondered what it would be like to be closer to them.</b> deskspace gives us that small reminder of our place in the universe with a set of <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/" target="_blank">gemstones</a> that are beautiful and stylish. this is a sophisticated gift for anyone with a curious mind, who was once that little child questioning the universe. if you like to stand out from the crowd and have something that’s just a little different from the typical newton’s cradle,deskspace is a great desk accessory.<br />
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<b>with its own rectangular stand, deskspace easily sits on the desk, mantelpiece or window sill, this is so tactile that people will want to pick up each one.</b> kids will love it too and it might just start a conversation about the wonders of space. included in your gem stone set is a high quality, heavyweight book designed to offer up some interesting, intriguing and fun facts about the planets in front of you. with detailed images and a clever design that allows it to nestle inside the box stand, this is the perfect addition to the deskspace set and turns it from a curiosity into a practical gift for space enthusiasts.<br />
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<b>in designing the deskspace planet set, the designers worked incredibly hard to source the exact materials that would showcase the unique beauty of each planet.</b> they visited factories and suppliers worldwide and even cross referenced NASA satellite images with the finished products to ensure they are as accurate as they are stunning. the final result are polished <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=158" target="_blank">gems</a> that are lovely to look at, smooth to touch and a creative gift that will be appreciated by young and old. in the long process of gathering the correct materials for deskspace, the creators worked hard to make sure that the stones we chose represented each planet perfectly.<br />
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<b>the process of creating deskspace involves a lengthy process of choosing, washing and shaping the various <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=122" target="_blank">gems</a>.</b> craftsmen hand shape each one before polishing it to a perfect glass-like shine. <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=131" target="_blank">gemstones</a> are mined from a variety of locations across the globe. the designers only work with mines that are sympathetic to the environment and with materials that are in plentiful supply. the individual <a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=127" target="_blank">gemstones</a> raw blocks are then washed ready for processing into smaller shapes. the stones are then dried in industrial ovens at low heat of around 80°c for a couple of weeks – this allows them to harden ready for the shaping and polishing process and to offer the longevity that such a gift requires. diamond edge saws then cut the<a href="http://www.hwatien.com/en/product_view.php?mprodid=152" target="_blank"> gems </a>into cubes and into the right sizes for each of the planets. </div>
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><b>each cube is then shaped by hand into a sphere using a diamond grit grinding wheel by one of their dedicated and experienced craftsmen.</b> each sphere is then precisely measure and checked for imperfections – any that do not meet the grade are rejected. once the stone has passed the first round of quality control it is then polished on a buffing wheel. this brings out the incredible shine and colour of each stone. the bespoke wooden stand and gift box are handcrafted by the artisans, who pay special attention to the detail of each and every one.<br />
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<b>the designers wanted to create a desktop accessory that brought together their design skills with our interests.</b> something that would allow them to have a small vision of how our home environment sits within the universe. with their backgrounds in technical design, they knew that their creation would need to be accurate, but moreover it needed to interpret the solar system in a way that brought about emotion and a lasting feel. deskspace needed substance. and so, the search for the right materials began. each and every one of us has a small connection with the skies. bringing that into our offices through their timeless and classic accessory is more than just a chance to own something beautiful – it is an opportunity to reconnect with the universe.<br />
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