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<title><![CDATA[A Guide On Pearl Jewelry]]></title>
<link>http://area54syria.wordpress.com/2013/04/11/a-guide-on-pearl-jewelry/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:18:13 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[For pearl earrings, you will want the earring hoop wires, exact same pearls with re-drilled holes an]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For pearl earrings, you will want the earring hoop wires, exact same pearls with re-drilled holes and earring hooks. All you require to do is, attach the pearls collectively utilizing earring hoop wires until you have attained your sought after size and include the earring hoop.</p>
<p>How to treatment for pearl <b style="color:blackbackground-color:#ffff66;">jewelry</b>?</p>
<p>Following donning pearls a whole lot, cleaning gets to be an essential part. This is since they are effortless to catch filth and usually the residues from the heat makeup depart an perception on the pearls. Fortunately there are numerous methods to clear them very easily at home. A single of the least difficult ways is to use microfiber fabric and some mild soap.</p>
<p>Making use of equally carefully on the pearl <b style="color:blackbackground-color:#ffff66;">jewelry</b> can actually make a difference and provide back it to existence. This strategy may function for your pearl earrings, but for necklaces sometimes it may possibly not. For that you can use a pair of clear pantyhose. Just get your pearl necklace, spot it on one particular aspect of the pantyhose and tie with an additional. Then dip it in the mixture of lukewarm water and cleaning soap and swirl them about, but be mindful you do not want to rub them collectively, else they may well commence chipping. Once pleased, take out your necklace, open up it up and enable dry.</p>
<p>These straightforward methods can support a good deal in prolonging the daily life of your pearl <b style="color:blackbackground-color:#ffff66;">jewelry</b>.</p>
<p>It is challenging to locate a lady who doesn&#8217;t enjoy jewelry and when it arrives to a marriage ceremony, each girl desires her jewelry to be the ideal. Marriage working day is the most particular working day for a female and a day when she needs to look at her very best. Bridal jewelry is of fantastic value and performs a major function in improving the search of the bride. The crucial accessories will consist of ring, necklace, brooch, earrings and bracelet.</p>
<p>It is critical to buy bridal jewellery that will go with your wedding ceremony dress and will make you stand out in the group. The market place today is flooded with a variety of beautiful and eye-catching designer jewellery in all sorts of steel which includes gold, platinum and silver. Modern day brides nowadays get bridal jewelry studded with cherished and semi valuable stones like diamond, emerald, ruby, tanzanite and sapphire. Antique and classic bridal jewellery can give a classic seem and make you come to feel like a princess.</p>
<p>Nevertheless, there are specified factors to keep in thoughts ahead of you buy bridal jewellery.</p>
<p>It is crucial to decide your marriage ceremony gown first just before acquiring jewellery, which will give you an notion about what colour and layout pieces will go with it. You can also question your designer to recommend the type of jewellery accessories that can go effectively with that specific dress.</p>
<p>Price range is also an critical consideration. The design and style, metal and the stone you choose will mainly count on it. The higher finish ones will be produced of platinum and studded with treasured stones. Gold jewellery can be really affordable for numerous, whilst the individuals searching for lower value options can go for sterling silver patterns established with semi cherished stones.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[African Fetishes]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[In Senegal and in most of the West Africa countries I have been to there is a lively obsession with]]></description>
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<p>In Senegal and in most of the West Africa countries I have been to there is a lively obsession with the occult. Even though its not accepted in the muslim religion or christian (in Mali, only like 5% Christian in Senegal), the Senegalese and the Malians seem to fit it in somehow. The Senegalese often wear special jewelry that brings them good luck or health or money or love&#8230; they call it “gris gris” (not sure on spelling, pronounced gree-gree). One of the most common sites is a ring they wear which has a small chamber on top filled with a prayer and something. They have bracelets around their wrists and arms with prayers wrapped up in special leathers or animal hides. They have belts of sorts with prayers interwoven everywhere. Most of these special things are made by the Marabous, the religious leaders who wield great influence over the senegalese, their visages stickered and painted on almost every car, bus and scooter in the country and sometimes worn from a lanyard around their necks.  They still run the country more or less, but I think a few of them have lost their way as the country has become more wealthy all their contributors have given them a veritable fortune which then in turn diminishes their credibility a little when they roll around in fancy 4&#215;4 (IMO).</p>
<p>The most interesting part about the gris gris, and I have no idea what they call it in Mali as I wasn’t there long enough, are the markets where they sell all the medicinal and occult materials. Here you will find endangered animal hides, dried bats, teeth, dried animal heads and pelts and pieces of everything from lions to hyenas to furry animals which definitely don’t come from the desert climate. There are powders of ground up horns and many inexplicable smells and substances. See below for your viewing pleasure. For myself, I bought a special shell that acts as a guardian, preventing thieves from robbing me and also preventing road accidents, for 2,000 cfa or $4 I figured I could make this strange man’s day, have a nice shell and possibly some protection.</p>
<p>The Senegalese are also very superstitious, the grandfather of a close friend sacrifices no less than 40 animals each year, letting their blood around the 4 corners of Dakar and putting all the animals in the sea, none are eaten. This is a serious fortune in Dakar, we are talking cows, goats and rams.</p>
<p>I also visited a village in the mountains of Burkina today where the locals return every year to do their sacrifice, you are allowed in part of the village but part is reserved. More on that later.</p>
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<p>One of our favorite Ammolite items for fall is this dazzling <a title="14k Gold Ammoite &#38; Diamond Ring" href="http://www.shopdi.com/14k-Gold-Ammolite-And-Diamond-Ring/pd/coammol/p18416.cfm" target="_blank">14k Gold Ammolite &#38; </a><a title="14k Gold Ammoite &#38; Diamond Ring" href="http://www.shopdi.com/14k-Gold-Ammolite-And-Diamond-Ring/pd/coammol/p18416.cfm" target="_blank">Diamond</a><a title="14k Gold Ammoite &#38; Diamond Ring" href="http://www.shopdi.com/14k-Gold-Ammolite-And-Diamond-Ring/pd/coammol/p18416.cfm" target="_blank"> Ring</a>; it&#8217;s bold colors and modern design will add instant &#8220;wow&#8221; to any outfit.  Another great way to wear Ammolite is with these <a title="14k Gold Ammolite Earrings" href="http://www.shopdi.com/14k-Gold-Ammolite-Earrings/pd/coammol/p18372.cfm" target="_blank">14k Gold Ammolite Earrings</a>, whose warm tones will make any eye color pop!  A wide variety of stylish, affordable Ammolite jewelry is available at <a title="Diamonds International" href="http://www.shopdi.com" target="_blank">Diamonds International</a>.</p>
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