Gemstone of the Day: Opal

My gemstone of the day is opal, which also happens to be one of October’s birthstones. The name “opal” is derived from the Sanskrit word for “stone ... to heat, pressure, and chemicals. It should never been cleaned using an ultrasonic cleaner or steam. Opal ... . For this reason, I don’t recommend using opal in jewelry that undergoes a lot of wear and [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 14:25:12

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When Money Is Tight We Put More Thoughts Into Our Gifts

I can't believe tomorrow is Thanksgiving! Only 1 more month until Christmas and I haven't really even started my shopping ... to get. And yes, I know many women want jewelry and clothing. Me? I want a new floor in the bathroom or a steam cleaner! Maybe this year, with the money being so tight, we'll all think a little [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 14:17:18

The Thought That Counts

#fullpost{display:inline;}Yesterday my hubby bought me a very groovy steam cleaner because I've been stressing about the carpets being dirty ... some cleaner to actually put in the steam cleaner. No duh to me. So I headed back to get a bottle and I was to meet him in jewelry to pay.When I come back, what do I see? Him looking at rings [more...]

Date: 2008-11-30 18:57:00

How to Clean a Diamond Ring

I want to come clean with a sparkly scenario. Let’s say you have a diamond ring ’cause you’re engaged, married, or have inherited something blingy ... answer to keeping diamond rings spotless is to use something called an ultrasonic cleaner. These ultrasonic cleaner things seem to be all the rage in larger city centers where diamonds are as big as [more...]

Date: 2008-06-17 20:58:20

Things That Must Go (and a Warm Biscuit Giveaway!)

The good news is that Warm Biscuit is sponsoring this weekend’s Things That Must Go Giveaway by offering a $50 ... , consider the drum set. And if your husband happened to get you, say, a carpet steam cleaner for Mother’ ... the kids, in addition to their regular cute, vintage bedding, curtains, furniture, jewelry [more...]

Date: 2008-06-28 06:22:58

Margaret Pierson Estate Auction

When: Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 3:30pm Where: 416 3rd Street Southwest, Little Falls, MN Terms: Cash, VISA, MasterCard, No Sales Tax, ... w/ Remote and Box Tonka Toy Transport Tonka Transport and No. 50 Steam Shovel Buddy L Scoop & Dump Truck Diesel 12TD Windup Jensen Mfg 115 Volt Steam Engine Metal Friction Fire Truck Nylint Motor [more...]

Date: 2008-09-17 00:42:51

Wholesale Handbags PLUS Wednesday's Scan of eBay Pulse for Best Sellers

Buy Wholesale Handbags From Wholesale Distributors That Help Build Customer Relationships WholesaleBy Lina J YunWholesale handbags are often sold to a finicky crowd. Handbags are very personal and display the carrier's unique style and individuality. Dropshipping services from a wholesale distributor can keep your wholesale handbag line open to [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 19:18:00

New Mechanical Devices Make Housekeeping Easy (Oct, 1931)

view additional pages New Mechanical Devices Make Housekeeping Easy IRON WITHOUT PRESSURE ... and shows when top of the bottle is reached. SPRAY WINDOW CLEANER. A forward movement of the plunger ... is shown a kitchen sink made of a metal that looks not unlike the platinum that goes into expensive jewelry [more...]

Date: 2008-07-09 06:06:08

Hundreds of creative uses for vinegar

I’ve been putting vinegar (the white, distilled kind) into the washing machine with the clothes for several weeks now ... is a component of urine). To unclog any mineral deposits from you steam iron pour equal amounts of vinegar and water into the iron’s water chamber. Turn the steam function on and leave the iron [more...]

Date: 2008-09-12 10:48:39

Save up to 75% or More off at One-Day Friday Sale at Amazon

... MC-1275 Heavy Duty Steam Cleaner for $150 - 37% sale = $95. Stick Scents Diffusers, Holiday Spice ... Choose from dozens of items in apparel, jewelry & watches, home & garden, kitchen & bath, toys [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 13:56:25

Florentine Gown

A style of dress worn by women in Florence Italy from 1500-1525. The square neckline bodice naturally curves the female body. The neckline is decorated with wide trim as is the hemline.May 10, 2006I first attempted this dress with help from Festive Attyre. I began creating a hemp corded corset [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 14:00:00

December’s Birthstone: Blue Topaz

December is upon us, and of course I have December’s birthstone, blue topaz, at Lava Jewelry ... to care for most gemstones, but topaz should never been steam-cleaned or cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaner. The best method for cleaning topaz is warm water and a gentle soap. As with all gemstones [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 03:25:50

Jewel Jet Jewelry Steam Cleaner

Now you can have a personal jewelry cleaning system that delivers professional results! Small and simple to use. The Jewel Jet Jewelry Steam Cleaner is designed for cleaning that crud-crusted jewelry right ... . * Remember, not all jewelry can be steam cleaned. Check with your Jeweler * UNIT HAS READY LIGHT [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 06:27:00

Emerald Ring

The lavish green gemstone emerald is the most valuable of all colored gemstones ... cleaning emerald with hot soapy water, steam or ultrasonic cleaner. Use mild detergent and avoid solutions ... stones around. Colored gemstones and jewelry has a long association. It is the colored gemstones [more...]

Date: 2008-08-01 13:13:12

Green Flash or Hot Flash?

Whoa, now that’s what I call a beach! Every paragraph I’ve tried to write about the splendors of Barra de Navidad comes across as the most dreadful ... their livings by selling shell jewelry and whatever else they can get their hands on. And hovering [more...]

Date: 2008-07-23 17:53:27

Mortgage Field Service company providing Property Preservation in the Michigan MI area

Please contact us for any additional information that may be needed. We are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Name of Company: Independent MFS Contact Information: Primary Contact: Name: Laura Smith Email: laura.smith@independentmfs.com Telephone: (313) 293-0892 Secondary Contact: Name: Thomas Smith Email: thomas [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 23:35:38

How To Care For Antique Gemstones

How To Care For Antique Gemstones Friday 27 June 2008 @ 4:04 pm Gemstones are a valuable part of any piece of antique jewelry. Although the metal components of jewelry often receive the most attention, gemstone care is equally as important. It is crucial to protect antique jewelry as a whole, in order to maintain as much [more...]

Date: 2008-06-27 08:04:22

Michigan Mortgage Field Service Company Providing Property Preservation Services in the Detroit area

Name of Company: Independent MFS Contact Information: Primary Contact: Name: Laura Smith Email: laura.smith@independentmfs.com Secondary Contact: Name: Thomas Smith Email: thomas.smith@independentmfs.com Coverage Area: State: Michigan Counties: Wayne Area Codes: Please see attached list Years of Experience: 15 years References: [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 02:27:40

Cleaning Jewelry - Swarovski Crystals

Here are some tips on cleaning Swarovski crystal jewelry.Dos:- Wipe jewelry gently with a damp cloth ... in water or use an ultrasonic or steam cleaner to clean your crystals. The crystals have a thin coating ... . - If it needs more cleaning, use a Q-tip and diluted window cleaner and gently dab at problem [more...]

Date: 2008-07-17 21:49:00

quick projects to make for kids

September 16, 2008 at 11:55 am | In I love to make things.. ... and whipped up a very fancy pipe-cleaner bracelet, and I got some great photos of him and his many fellow crafters throughout the afternoon. I’ll post them tomorrow and write up some more fun jewelry [more...]

Date: 2008-09-16 19:55:32

How To Clean Your Jewelry

How To Clean Your Jewelry Friday 16 January 2009 @ 4:35 pm One of your first concerns when you own a piece of jewelry is how to clean it ... the structure of your jewelry before deciding whether the cleaner is safe. If your jewelry ... . Most merchants will include a leaflet on jewelry care to get you started. Your precious pieces [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 08:35:59

Clean Your Jewelry: DIY at Home or Take to a Professional Jeweler for a Steam Cleaning?

Clean your jewelry at home every three months and take your treasured pieces to a professional jeweler's once a year for an in-store cleaning and ... household products. Don't ever steam clean your jewelry: hard stones don't need it, and soft ones ... visual inspection. Many jewelry stores will clean your jewelry for free while you wait [more...]

Date: 2008-08-22 10:19:00

Emerald buying guide, Care, Cleaning & Storing Tips

Emerald buying guide Look for deep, medium tone green when you're looking for an emerald ... cleaner or steam cleaner on emerald jewelry, and avoid harsh chemicals. Every 2-5 years ... your emerald jewelry Use warm water with a very mild detergent and a soft brush to clean [more...]

Date: 2008-11-27 07:30:50

JEWEL JET 100 - JEWELRY STEAM CLEANER FOR HOME USE!

JEWEL JET 100 - JEWELRY STEAM CLEANER FOR HOME USE! List Price: $149 ... , not all jewelry can be steam cleaned. Check with your Jeweler UNIT HAS READY LIGHT ON STEAM SWITCH ... cleaner I LOVE this steam cleaner! WORTH MORE THAN I PAID! Purchased it after getting engaged [more...]

Date: 2008-10-17 21:50:49

Jewelry Care and Cleaning

It is important to have your jewelry inspected and cleaned regularly by a jeweler you can trust. However, there are many things you can do on your own to care for and protect your jewelry ... . Perhaps the easiest, and yet most often overlooked, way to care for you jewelry is ensuring [more...]

Date: 2008-06-25 05:02:55

Tanzanite

Tanzanite August 13th, 2008 One of the Newest and Bluest of Gems… Tanzanite is the “new kid on the block” of the gemstone kingdom. Discovered in Tanzania in 1967 and introduced to the American market in 1969, [more...]

Date: 2008-08-14 00:22:54

Jewel Jet Steamer

Jewel Jet Steamer List Price: $129.00 Price: $99 ... . I first use a delicate liquid cleaner and then I dry it and Steam it, I get results that are beyond ... Average customer review: Customer Reviews Warning - Need Sonic Cleaner Too 3 I got [more...]

Date: 2008-10-07 02:23:05

Jewel Jet Jewelry Steam Cleaner

There is nothing better than having sparkling clean bling.  The Jewel Jet Jewelry Steam Cleaner is designed for cleaning that crud-crusted jewelry right in the home.  Sure there are Sonic and Ultrasonic jewelry cleanerson the market, but there is a reason [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 22:25:58

Jewel Jet Steam Cleaner: Make Your Metal Shine

The Jewel Jet Steam Cleaner is not something I would usually write about, but when I began thinking about repurposing this machine, ... is very tempting. Industrial steam cleaners for the workshop are usually 1000's of dollars [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 16:24:00

Yard work, Neighbors and the Shark!

Today armed with Nick’s shear determination, we tackled the yard ... and his wife makes jewelry.  They just moved into the neighborhood too.  He seems really nice, but I’ [more...]

Date: 2008-10-26 07:04:05

ReviewGrid of Gadgets up to 12-14-2008

Jewel Jet Jewelry Steam Cleaner Accutire Key Chain Digital Tire Gauge Desktop Aquarium, USB 4 Port Hub and Cell Phone Holder Flying Alarm Clock 3-in-1 Tripod LED [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 15:50:01

here. For more photos of this process, visit our flickr photostream! ... to see the raw casting transform into a finished piece of custom jewelry, under the skilled hands [more...]

Date: 2008-10-02 01:07:34

Tourism - fresh news by plazoo.com

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Date: 2009-01-12 04:42:00

The Truth about Water for Gas

water for gas” or “fuel from water” on your TV and the Internet ... for gas” “oxyhydrogen” welding system for manufacturing and the jewelry business. His self-contained [more...]

Date: 2008-11-01 23:24:12

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