Sunday, January 27, 2008
Shapes
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The cut of a diamond refers to the way the stone is shaped and polished, how the facets are arranged and how deep or shallow it's cut.
There are various cuts of diamonds that refer to that, many of them patented. Both Asscher and Princess diamonds are square-shaped diamonds, but they are vastly different in how the facet are cut and arranged.
Read more Shapes at http://www.philippine-resorts.com/diamonds/shapes.htm
There are various cuts of diamonds that refer to that, many of them patented. Both Asscher and Princess diamonds are square-shaped diamonds, but they are vastly different in how the facet are cut and arranged.
Read more Shapes at http://www.philippine-resorts.com/diamonds/shapes.htm
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Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Unique Experiences on Social Tourism
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Increasingly more "social tourists"are saying "no" to cocktails by the pool in the Caribbean, the exclusive cruise ships of the Balearic Islands, or five-star hotels in major U.S. destinations.
And "yes" to learning first-hand about the realities of the developing South or Eastern Europe, and sharing the lifestyles and the problems of local communities.
Read more Unique Experiences on Social Tourism at http://www.philippine-resorts.com/travel-philippine-resorts/2008/01/unique-experiences-on-social-tourism.html
And "yes" to learning first-hand about the realities of the developing South or Eastern Europe, and sharing the lifestyles and the problems of local communities.
Read more Unique Experiences on Social Tourism at http://www.philippine-resorts.com/travel-philippine-resorts/2008/01/unique-experiences-on-social-tourism.html
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Sunday, January 20, 2008
Smithsonian Collection
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There are also extraordinary examples of quartz crystals, including a 7,000 faceted clear quartz egg! Part of the Smithsonian's collection includes pieces of jade and turquoise used in other cultures.
This includes a collection of Zuni Indian turquoise jewelry and jade lanterns carved from nephrite for the Chinese emperor Chi'en Lung in 1750. A more modern piece is the Dragon Vase, carved from a rare piece of lavender jade.
Read more Smithsonian Collection at http://www.philippine-resorts.com/diamonds/smithsonian-collection.htm
This includes a collection of Zuni Indian turquoise jewelry and jade lanterns carved from nephrite for the Chinese emperor Chi'en Lung in 1750. A more modern piece is the Dragon Vase, carved from a rare piece of lavender jade.
Read more Smithsonian Collection at http://www.philippine-resorts.com/diamonds/smithsonian-collection.htm
Labels: diamond
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Spanish Inquisition Necklace
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It is a spectacular double row of diamonds and emeralds ending in a chandelier of emeralds. There is unfortunately very little information about the provenance of this necklace.
The large diamonds and Columbian emeralds were most likely cut in India in the 17th century. This would make them one of the earliest examples of cut gemstones in the Smithsonian's Collection.
Read more Spanish Inquisition Necklace at http://www.philippine-resorts.com/diamonds/spanish-inquisition-necklace.htm
The large diamonds and Columbian emeralds were most likely cut in India in the 17th century. This would make them one of the earliest examples of cut gemstones in the Smithsonian's Collection.
Read more Spanish Inquisition Necklace at http://www.philippine-resorts.com/diamonds/spanish-inquisition-necklace.htm
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Sunday, January 13, 2008
Sri Lanka
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One of the world's most beautiful and exotic islands, Sri Lanka, (formerly Ceylon) lies just below the southern tip of India.
This pear-shaped bit of tropical paradise, about the size of Sicily, is a tourist's delight offering British teahouses, rubber plantations, and gem mines.
Read more Sri Lanka at http://www.philippine-resorts.com/diamonds/sri-lanka.htm
This pear-shaped bit of tropical paradise, about the size of Sicily, is a tourist's delight offering British teahouses, rubber plantations, and gem mines.
Read more Sri Lanka at http://www.philippine-resorts.com/diamonds/sri-lanka.htm
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Thursday, January 10, 2008
When Traveling To The Philippines
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Here are the problems a foreign tourist usually encounters when traveling to any overseas country:
Nobody meets you at the airport and provides you with the transportation out of that place.
This is just the beginning of your problems until you go back to your own country.
But you're supposed to be on vacation.
When traveling to the Philippines, simply contact your Travel Buddy...
- who can run errands for you and provides you with useful information.
- finds you a place to stay that suits your budget
- accompanies you to your various appointments
- arranges your transportation for you to go around the place
- arranges your travel plans and documents
- guides you around the Philippines
- checks on your safety and security
Contact now Travel Buddy at http://www.philippine-resorts.com/travelbuddy
Nobody meets you at the airport and provides you with the transportation out of that place.
This is just the beginning of your problems until you go back to your own country.
But you're supposed to be on vacation.
When traveling to the Philippines, simply contact your Travel Buddy...
- who can run errands for you and provides you with useful information.
- finds you a place to stay that suits your budget
- accompanies you to your various appointments
- arranges your transportation for you to go around the place
- arranges your travel plans and documents
- guides you around the Philippines
- checks on your safety and security
Contact now Travel Buddy at http://www.philippine-resorts.com/travelbuddy
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Sunday, January 6, 2008
Victoria Transvaal Diamond
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The Victoria-Transvaal is a 67.89-carat, brownish-yellow pear shaped stone. It was cut from a 240-carat crystal that was found in the Transvaal, South Africa.
The first cutting produced a 75-carat 116-facet stone that measured 1 x 13/8 inches; a recutting retained the same length and width, but reduced the depth to better proportions, making it more brilliant.
Read more Victoria Transvaal Diamond at http://www.philippine-resorts.com/diamonds/victoria-transvaal-diamond.htm
The first cutting produced a 75-carat 116-facet stone that measured 1 x 13/8 inches; a recutting retained the same length and width, but reduced the depth to better proportions, making it more brilliant.
Read more Victoria Transvaal Diamond at http://www.philippine-resorts.com/diamonds/victoria-transvaal-diamond.htm
Labels: diamond
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