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Uniquely Different! Each piece of jewelry is
carefully handcrafted. Each piece of jewelry is the perfect ring. Here
is a great Chrysoprase ring. This
ring is available in standard sizes: 5 through 9. Half sizes and size 4
or 10 can be built for an additional $10. Enter the ring size you want
in the `comments box' on the online order form.
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Collectible is Better!  The band is 10K for strength and durability. The leaves are all 12k. These designs can be imitated but they can't be duplicated. There is only one Black Hills jewelry and it is only made by master craftpersons in South Dakota. This is the best because the workmanship is always exceptional, the quality is superb, the appearance is outstanding and this is the finest collectible jewelry you can buy anywhere and of course, all Blackhills jewelry is guaranteed for life. Buy Online Save $$$$$$ |
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The name chrysoprase (rhymes with bliss and craze) is from the Greek
chrysos, golden and prason, leek. Like so many very ancient or even old
names for stones used for ornamentation, it was apparently applied to
several yellowish green gemstones, including beryl, but gradually it
became limited to the apple-green coloured microcrystalline variety of
quartz (or chalcedony): CHRYSOPRASE. Chrysoprase is found today mostly
in Australia, although chrysoprase has been found in Brazil, the Ural
Mountains and California. Its bright even colour and texture lends
itself well to beads, cabochons and carvings. Chrysoprase is the rarest
of the chalcedony group of gem quartzes and is much sought after for its
opalescent green colour. It is the most valuable in the chalcedony group
and has long been popular as an ornamental stone. Gem chrysoprase is of
such fine translucent green colour and texture that it was at first
mistaken for green Imperial jadeite. Chrysoprase has many similarities
to (particularly colour) and can be confused with jadeite. It is
sometimes marketed as "Australian Imperial Jade". --- Chrysoprase was
popular in the time of the Greeks and Romans when it was cut into cameos
and intaglios. In Egypt it was set next to lapis lazuli and also made
into beads. --- It was used lavishly in Europe until the middle of the
last century, until the deposits then being mined in Silesia were
exhausted and it became rare and expensive. The great jewellery
designer, Peter Carl Fabergé, in some of his most exquisite works, often
used chrysoprase. ---- Chrysoprase was a particular favourite of
Frederick the Great of Prussia. It can be seen today decorating many
buildings in beautiful Prague, including the Chapel of St. Wencelas. ---
Through the ages, minerals and gems have been associated with different
meanings and attributes. --- According to the 11th Century Byzantine
manuscript of Michael Psellius, chrysoprase was believed to strengthen
vision and relieve internal pain. ---- Metaphysically, chrysoprase is
most often associated with an instillation of a sense of grace,
facilitating a deep meditative state, calmness and non-judgemental
attitudes and acceptance of oneself and others. --- It is believed to
encourage maximum physical outcomes to situations and helps to heal the
"broken heart". Fidelity in business and personal affairs is encouraged.
It is considered useful in treating disorders of the heart, in
increasing dexterity and for treating the reproductive organs, including
an increase in fertility and other sexual imbalances. --- In Eastern
cultures, the various Asian nations have, to differing degrees, sought
green precious and semi-precious stones in preference to the many other
types of gems and coloured stones preferred by collectors of European
origin. --- Chrysoprase, to some degree because of its green shade, is
believed to balance yin-yang energy, activates, opens and energises the
heart chakra and brings energy to the physical body through the loving
heart. -- Astrologically, chrysoprase is one of the gemstones variously
associated with the zodiac signs of Gemini (May 21 June 20), Cancer
(June 21 July 20) and Libra (Sept 23 Oct 22). -- The Book of Revelations
(21:20) describes the holy city of Jerusalem with its 12 foundation
walls, each decorated with precious gemstones, including the tenth,
being chrysoprase.nt>
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Black Hills jewelry from South Dakota.
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Black Hills Gold jewelry begins with pure 24 Karat gold. It is then processed for a more durable, truly unique and beautiful, handcrafted karat combination of quality of 10K, 12K and 14K jewelry. Black Hills Gold was discovered in 1874 along French Creek in the central Black Hills. One of the last great North American gold rushes inevitably followed and settlement of the region increased dramatically. The city of Deadwood grew out of this Wild West era of prospectors, saloons, and legendary figures like Wild Bill Hickock, Wyatt Earp, Frank and Jesse James, Billy the Kid, and Calamity Jane. In the 1980's a federal judge ruled that if a manufacturer was to call its jewelry Black Hills Gold, then it must be made in the Black Hills and it has the unique Black Hills traditional design comprised of pink and lime gold leaves, grape clusters and vines. And, every company which makes Black Hills Gold also provides a lifetime warranty. Tell someone you love them with jewelry as unique as they are. |
| Jane Roth Fine Jewelry. ~ Over 40 years business experience. |
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The Homestake Mine,
located in Lead, South Dakota, has operated for over 123 years and
produced over 40 million ounces of gold, much of which has been
processed into fine Black Hills gold jewelry. The Homestake Mine
consists of an 8,000 foot deep underground mine and a mill. It is the
oldest mine in the Western Hemisphere and it is the deepest mine in the
world. According to the company they are engaged in a major
restructuring of the underground mine, but according to national news
sources the National Science Foundation will be turning the mine into
another type of gold mine, the world's deepest underground laboratory
where scientists can perform experiments that require complete shielding
from atmospheric contaminants and noise. This national underground
laboratory could be used to probe the nature of the sun's interior and
study the behavior and evolution of life in exotic environments. It
could also be used to measure the stability of geologic structures;
evaluate groundwater resources, and test the vulnerability of
microelectronics and nano-materials to cosmic rays. When Homestate Mine
does close in South Dakota, this will make Black Hills gold jewelry all
the more valuable. Buy Black Hills gold while you can. [Homestake also
has mining operations in Australia, Chile, Argentina, and Canada.]
(Nat'l News Sources) |