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An ornamental material consisting of crystalline aggregates of green zoisite with non transparent ruby inclusions it is found in Tanzania and the general appearance is unmistakable.

There isn’t another stone like it in the mineral world. The green zoisite is relatively soft, between 5.5 – 6.5 while the ruby inclusions are usually quite hard, 9 on the Mohs scale. This can make the stone difficult to cut because of the differences in hardness and usually diamond tools will be used.

Zoisite has been known for nearly two centuries as an ornamental stone. The medium grade red ruby material is usually spread irregularly throughout the green zoisite. It is one of the most colorful of ornamental stones.

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A silicate of zirconium, this mineral occurs in different colours or may be colourless, the latter often being referred to as the poor man’s diamond. In fact, zircon tends to be rather dim and is only used for inexpensive jewelry.

It is widely distributed throughout Ceylon, India and Madagascar, but is not a good investment as it is often adulterated and may be the cause of confusion. Moreover, it is fragile and easily turns cloudy.

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Suffice to say, it is a silver dangle earring. There are so many styles it is easy to find one for your face shape. To elongate the neck find one that is 1 1/2 -2 inches long make sure it does not touch your shoulder or collarbone. It should sway. The silver tone is very flattering to the face, it can brighten up a dark outfit or add glow if your having a day where your not at your best. Keep them proportioned to your height! If your shorter stay with the less elaborate 1- 1 1/2 dangles. Keep in mind that the ear rings can be simple & refined for on the job or more elaborate for evening.

Our favorite is a geometric silver tone earring. It’s modern and ready for work plus it says ” I like to have fun with fashion”. So you can wear it to the office and out on the town that evening. Fashion jewelry, with it’s lower ticket price, is ideal for experimenting with new styles you may want to try out. Express your self with fashion jewelry! Buy a few new pieces every year to reinvent your wardrobe. A stylish new pair of earrings can add a modern vibe any outfit. Remember, to many accessories can wreck your look! One or two showstoppers – spaced out, so say if you have dangle earrings on forget the necklace go for a bracelet, ring or a belt. Less can be more, use your editing eye to select a few. Carefully placed accessories can call attention to your most favorable features. No matter what your face type a silver dangle is the easiest and most flattering to wear.

Silver dangles come in sterling silver for those who want to spend more. If your into vintage look for a sterling silver dangle with marcasite and gemstone accents. Classy with a touch of extra sparkle. Read our guide on the vintage jewelry craze and how to mix and match with jeans and a tee.

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What is FIX GOld? I found that many Jewelry Items as Pin Brooches – Medals – Earrings – Bracelets – Pendants etc. Are marked FIX and as Gold Tone.

At the time of its creation in 1823, FIX was the inventor of the laminated gold plated technic. The Company very quickly built up a solid reputation among the public. It became a generic name that people use when speaking of the finest quality gold-plated products.

The Company later extended its collections to include solid silver jewellery lines. The “FIX” is today a symbol of excellent quality with an unknown manufacturing process kept secret over the years.

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Copper and brass jewelry also tarnishes as silver jewelry. You can buy chemicals in stores to clean brass and copper jewelry, but sometime they are not safe for gemstones.

Copper and brass jewelry also tarnishes as silver jewelry. You can buy chemicals in stores to clean brass and copper jewelry, but sometime they are not safe for gemstones.

I have seen some people cleaning their brass and copper jewelry with vinegar and ketchup. I soak my jewelry about a minute in 2 oz lemon juice and 2 oz water with a tea spoon of salt (increase the solution accordingly if the jewelry piece is larger) , then I use a piece of cotton cloth to buff the piece to bring the shine after rinsing it properly.
Storing jewelry pieces in plastic bags or cloth bags, keeps it shiny and clean. Proper cleaning and good care of jewelry keeps always new.

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Dare to Wear
- Extremely Unique Fashion
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“Do you have this jewelry piece?” It’s a common question
we receive from our shoppers at Hand Trades. The answer is always
“no” because all of the items are handcrafted artisan jewelry. Each
piece is unique and one-of-a-kind.
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“I get
so many questions about my jewelry,” says Michelle from Statesville, North
Carolina. “It’s nothing like anybody else wears and I love all the
compliments.”
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This is what Hand Trades is all about – a partnership
with independent producers delivering to you incredible deals on unique items.
The current collection includes Caribbean
Larimar from the Domican Republic (pictured), druzy geodes from Brazil,
fascinating moonstone from India, and luminant labradorite from Canada – to name
just a few.
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Enjoy some of these most recent jewelry designs. We’ve hand

picked a number of pieces for some extra enjoyment at an additional 15% savings. Your price starts at
under $19 for unique sterling silver jewelry. Just enter promotion code
UNQ15 at check out.
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Shop
Extremely Unique Fashion by Category:
Earrings | Pendants |

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All Necklaces on
Sale – Starting Below $20

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There’s something extra special about a
necklace.  It’s the one piece of jewelry that always seems to stand
out.  If someone is looking at you, it’s your necklace they’re
admiring.  Earrings are often hidden by your hair, rings and bracelets are
down around your hands.  The problem is, handcrafted sterling silver necklaces are
expensive – except at Hand Trades.
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We’re glad to extend a
special offer on all 75+ stocked necklace designs discovered at HandTrades.com.
With some recently made designs in labradorite (pictured), moonstone and
other favorite gems, you’re sure to find that appealing piece for yourself.
Prices with the coupon below start at just over $20.
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Select yours today and enter promotion
code NCKK5 at check out for an additional 15% savings.
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Click Here To Shop
Necklaces
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Valentine’s Day
Jewelry – Sweetly Priced

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The partners with Hand Trades are at it again,
offering a beautiful assortment of sterling silver red jewelry for Valentine’s Day.
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83 designs
are available in the 2011 Valentine Collection with an assorment of bracelets, earrings,
rings, necklaces and pendants. All items are packaged with a
special gift box to melt your heart away. Enter promotion code:
valentine for an additional 15%
OFF these select items.
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Hurry, February 14th will be here before you know
it and these specially marketed items won’t last long.
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Please let
us know if you have any questions. You can chat with us live 8am-4pm
ET or send an email to us at service@handtrades.com
for a prompt and helpful reply.
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> Click Here to Shop The Valentine
Collection <

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126 New Items Starting at $17 – Sterling Silver

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Recent comments from customers include this
one by Tim from Scottsdale, Arizona: “Every year is a pleasant experience
here! Had I a girlfriend, I’d be here more often.“  And this one from
Tina in Charlotte, North Carolina: “Nice jewelry,,great prices and super
fast shipping! Can’t get much better than this!“.
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Comments
like these have earned Hand Trades an impressive rating on Bizrate.  Partnerships with our artisans and
customers is what Hand Trades is all about!
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Today, we’re
proud to continue offering new designs at GREAT prices.  126 items include a
plethora of necklaces, rings, pendants and earrings.  Necklaces will be
about $30 and all others right around $20 or less. 
As an example, these purple turquoise sterling silver earrings shown
in the picture are just $17.  Pretty incredible considering you local
stores are charging $80 or more for similar handcrafted jewelry.
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For these
prices, at check out enter promotion code NEWJAN and save an
additional 15% OFF the our
price.  We’re confident of earning your favorable comments, too!
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CLICK HERE FOR NEW ITEMS . 
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Does it seem like the glistening white fallen snow has now changed into nothing but a complete road hazard?

Do the cooler temperatures now feel so cold that it takes a heater, wool socks, and a blanket by your feet to keep warm.

Does 6:30pm feel like midnight and you should have been in bed long ago?

Would you now give a million dollars to tear off the 8 layers of clothes you have on for 90 degrees and a pair of shorts?

Is your most dreadful part of the day shutting off the warm shower? Also, do you move the fastest during the day when moving from the shower to the towel rack?

The folks at Hand Trades understands. ADD your comments here.

PS
Alright, who still has their Christmas stuff up?

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