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Re: A Rock a Day
By: Beelzeboop Date: June 13, 2020, 10:49 pm
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Here is the biggest citrine ring you've ever seen.
Yes it's mine.
I never wear it.
Its so heavy.
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It was made by Susan Ritter.
Look her up.
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Re: A Rock a Day
By: Beelzeboop Date: June 13, 2020, 10:50 pm
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Today let's talk about pearls.
No, they're not rocks. They're organic matter created by a
living creature.
There are many different kinds of pearls however.
And there's a long history of learning how to culture them, so
pearls are rather comprehensive.
My mom loved pearls. So as a child, i was told by her, that
pearls were created when a little piece of sand got inside an
oyster,and the oyster was irritated by this foreign object.
So, to get of the irritation, the oyster responded by coating it
with material that was also used to line the inside of its
shell.
Coat after coat of shell lining, creates a pearl.
This is, for the most part, true.
Then, there's a huge myriad of types of pearls.
I've even found tiny seed pearls inside mussles that I was
eating for dinner.
There are fresh water, and salt water pearls.
Some pearls are always round, and some are always very
irregular.
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They come in a rainbow of colors naturally, but they can also be
dyed.
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There's are fresh water pearls. They tend to be irregular in
shape.
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These are salt water pearls.
They tend to be round.
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Some pearls can be astronomically priced.
Strands of salt water pearls must be matched perfectly, in both
size and color.
Not an easy task.
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Re: A Rock a Day
By: Beelzeboop Date: June 13, 2020, 10:51 pm
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I love pearl jewelry.
Ive gotten all my moms pieces, and I have a few of my own.
I do love all colors, but I love black iridescent ones.
Ive always dreamt of having a black tahitian pearl Pendant.
They're beyond expensive.
I love pearl earrings too.
Grey and blue pearls are very beautiful to me.
These are stunning to me.
Blue pearls in pink gold.
Saturn no less.
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Re: A Rock a Day
By: Beelzeboop Date: June 13, 2020, 10:51 pm
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Sometimes, pearls grow in odd ways.
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My problem with it, is when the animal has to die for the prize.
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The Japanese are the ones that developed cultured pearls.
This is where the animal is prepped with a small round ball,
that becomes the irritant they cover with the shell lining.
Theyve developed it to a point where the Animal isn't killed.
The complete pearl is harvested, and a new round ball is placed.
The animal lives out its life naturally other wise.
Mikimoto perfected this.
His pearls are some of the most sought after in the world.
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I've been to the Mikimoto museum in Toba Japan.
Amazing place.
They used to put the impregnated pearls in the bay, and when
they were ready, pearl divers would retrieve them by diving down
30 feet, and staying down there for many minutes.
They come up and put the oysters in baskets rigged to float on
the surface.
Then they would go back down for more oysters.
These divers are called Ama, and they were all women!
Some do it well into their 80s.
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In the old days, they had no diving gear or flippers.
Just bathsuit, hands and feet.
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Re: A Rock a Day
By: Beelzeboop Date: June 13, 2020, 10:52 pm
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In countless cultures around the world, the pearl has its own
origin myth. Arabs believed these gems were the result of the
tears of the gods, fallen into the ocean and making their way
into the oysters. The Greeks believed that the goddess of love,
Aphrodite, shed pearls for tears.
Even the Gates of Heaven were described as carved out of pearl
in the Bible. Krishna, the Hindu god gave his beloved wife
pearls when they were wed.
The History and Origins of the pearl could fill many volumes,
but we’ve condensed this article to the most important facts to
know about this marvelous gemstone. Read the whole article, or
use the linked Table of Contents below to skip directly to the
points that interest you most.
A Brief History Of Pearls
Ever since the first pearl was found gleaming inside a shell,
pearls have been both coveted and treasured by humans the world
over. Originally, the only pearls to be had were natural, wild
pearls cultivated by oysters and mussels themselves over the
years. Throughout history, pearls were greatly desired gemstones
by royalty, merchants, explorers and traders.
The Romans greatly revered pearls, and decreed that only men and
women of high birth would be able to wear them. During a brief
period of the British Empire, pearls were also reserved
exclusively for royalty and nobility. This policy appeared to
have reigned throughout most of history, although not
necessarily by regal decree. The cost of pearls was so high that
most ordinary people were simply unable to afford them.
The royal passion for pearls launched Spanish armadas to the
Mexican Gulf, France to French Polynesia and the British to
Australia. Once there, they wasted no time in harvesting as many
oysters that they could reach.
Unfortunately, not all oysters contain pearls, and many of the
creatures were simply forced open and then discarded when no
pearls were found.
Going to the ends of the earth to obtain pearls by any means
necessary, the over-harvesting of oysters in pearl-producing
regions nearly brought the humble oyster to extinction
world-wide.
The Birth Of Cultured Pearls
The advent of modern culturing technologies halted the
devastation of the world’s natural oyster population, and
allowed pearl lovers around the world to enjoy these unique and
lustrous gems at prices that would be inconceivable to those
early explorers.
Cultured Akoya Pearls
The science of getting an oyster to cultivate a pearl began in
the early 1900’s in Japan. Kokichi Mikimoto, considered the
father of the modern cultured pearl industry, began
experimenting with nucleating Akoya pearl oysters and was
finally successful in cultivating pearls after nearly a decade
of experimentation. At about that same time, a government
biologist, Tokichi Nishikawa and a carpenter, Tatsuhei Mise had
both been working with pearl formation and also successfully
nucleated the Akoya pearl oyster. The special grafting needle
that Mise invented was granted a patent in 1907.
Meanwhile, Nishekawa applied for a nucleation patent of his own,
and discovered Mise’s patent in the patent office. They united
for their common goal, and created the Mise-Nishikawa method
which is still what most grafting technicians use today.
Mikimoto took their method a step further by adding a step of
his own to create perfectly round Akoya pearls, and this altered
patent was granted to Mikimoto in 1916. He then proceeded to
create the Mikimoto Pearl Company, and began spreading cultured
pearls around the world.
Cultured Freshwater Pearls
The Chinese had been cultivating Freshwater mabé pearls for
hundreds of years. They learned early on how to implant a metal
form or mold against the inner shell of the mussel and submerge
it in the water for a few years while the mollusk coated the
form with layers of nacre. The result would be a pearlescent
figure coated with thick layers of nacre. The most popular form
was a small sculpture of Buddha, but many other shapes were made
as well.
Actual whole pearl production didn’t begin in China until the
1970’s when it flooded the markets with small, crinkly-textured
pearls known as ‘Rice Krispie’ pearls due to their appearance.
As the decades have passed however, Chinese cultivation
technology has rapidly improved. Today, whole, round Freshwater
pearls are available that rival the saltwater Akoya pearl in
luster, shape and smooth, blemish free surfaces – at nearly half
the cost. Freshwater pearls are available in a variety of
natural colors such as pink, peach, lavender, white and shades
in between.
Some of the more recent developments in Chinese Freshwater pearl
culturing have produced pearls like no one has ever seen before
– intense metallic luster, a rainbow of colors, and baroque
shapes have opened the doors to pearl connoisseurs looking for
something unique and lovely. Pure Pearls is proud to carry both
round and baroque Freshwater pearls, along with Kasumi-style and
Edison pearl varieties available upon special request.
Cultured Tahitian Pearls aka Black pearls
The famed black Tahitian pearls were revered by the Polynesians
as gifts from their god of love and fertility Oro, who was said
to have come to the islands on a rainbow which imbued these
gorgeous gems with their myriad colors.
After the French arrived in the 1600’s and began colonizing the
French Polynesian islands, they too quickly became enamored of
these colorful and unique pearls. They began harvesting every
pearl oyster they could; the shells were prized for their
iridescence and used as buttons or mother of pearl inlay in
Europe.
The harvesting of the oysters nearly drove them to extinction; a
limit on harvesting the oysters was decreed in 1880 to try and
nurse the remaining wild stock back to health. Much later, in
the late 1960’s, modern pearl culturing methods and the first
pearl farms came to the islands. Forty years later, the Tahitian
pearl makes up about 20% of the pearl market, and is one of the
most popular pearl types for jewelry buyers.
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Cultured South Sea Pearls
White and Golden South Sea pearls were found all along the coast
of Australia, as well as the Philippines and Indonesia. The
indigenous natives used the natural pearls as part of religious
ceremonies and dream interpretation.
The colorful and intensely iridescent shells of the pinctada
maxima oyster were also highly sought after by British colonists
for use in buttons and mother of pearl inlay designs, and so
this large and beautiful oyster was also nearly over-harvested
to the point of extinction.
The first pearl farms were started in 1956 at Kuri Bay by an
American entrepreneur and a Japanese grafting technician. The
famous Paspaley Pearl Company opened their first pearl farm in
1962, and another in 1970 in Knocker Bay, which became a roaring
success. Not only did Paspaley become famous as producers of the
finest South Sea cultured pearls in the world, but their efforts
at sustaining and nurturing the native wild oyster population
kept these animals from extinction.
The Modern Pearl Market
Today, nearly 99% of all pearls available are cultured pearls.
Whether Akoya, Tahitian, Freshwater or South Sea varieties,
pearl farms have spread all over the world. Modern culturing
techniques are so advanced that there has never been so many
high quality pearls available to anyone who wants to buy them,
with new and astonishingly beautiful pearl varieties and hybrids
appearing every few years. At PurePearls.com you’ll find a
curated selection of only the finest cultured pearls.
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Re: A Rock a Day
By: Beelzeboop Date: June 13, 2020, 10:53 pm
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[quote='LoP Guest' pid='3133814' dateline='1581630092']
That is so cool. Thanks regina. Here I thought those were clam
shells all over the river banks but it turns out they are
freshwater pearl mussels! Wow. They can live to be 250 years
old. Learn something everyday.
The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is an
endangered species of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve
mollusc in the family Margaritiferidae.
Although the name "freshwater pearl mussel" is often used for
this species, other freshwater mussel species can also create
pearls and some can also be used as a source of mother of pearl.
Most cultured pearls today come from Hyriopsis species in Asia,
or Amblema species in North America, both members of the related
family Unionidae; pearls are also found within species in the
genus Unio.
The interior of the shell of Margaritifera margaritifera has
thick nacre (the inner mother of pearl layer of the shell). This
species is capable of making fine-quality pearls, and was
historically exploited in the search for pearls from wild
sources. In recent times, the Russian malacologist Valeriy
Zyuganov received worldwide reputation after he discovered that
the pearl mussel exhibited negligible senescence and he
determined that it had a maximum lifespan of 210–250
years.[2][3] The data of V.V. Zyuganov have been confirmed by
Finnish malacologists[4] and gained general acceptance.[citation
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Endangered....
:tissue:
I didn't know any of that either.
Thank you..
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Re: A Rock a Day
By: LunaC Date: June 13, 2020, 10:53 pm
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Re: A Rock a Day
By: LunaC Date: June 13, 2020, 10:54 pm
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Cool. No offense to huge images but I made them a bit smaller
so scrolling through all your amazing pieces is easier on the
finger.
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Re: A Rock a Day
By: Beelzeboop Date: June 13, 2020, 10:54 pm
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A friend of mine makes some super cool stuff.
I'd buy it all if I could afford to.
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This piece is moonstone of course.
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These 3 are from her sea inspired collection.
I love the sharks so much.
The stone is shattuckite, with fossilized sharks teeth of
course.
If I had to pick one, the one on the far right...
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Re: A Rock a Day
By: Beelzeboop Date: June 13, 2020, 10:55 pm
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Its actually very interesting.
I may have just bought a piece...
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Fossilized shark tooth too. It's a ring.
30% off... Couldn't pass it up.
:yeah3:
Shattuckite Properties and Meanings
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Shattuckite is a silicate stone that has a high copper content.
It’s usually opaque and blue in color, with shades ranging from
light to dark.
When polished the right way, Shattuckite forms patterns of red
and blue that can surpass the beauty and elegance of the
turquoise gemstone!
Shattuckite is usually the combination of the forest green
colors of Dioptase, the pastel green of Malachite, and the royal
blue of Chrysocolla.
This vibrant mix of colors is what makes this stone so unique
and special.
Shattuckite’s name is taken from the locality where it was
discovered, which is the Shattuck Mine in Bisbee, Arizona, USA.
That’s where it’s also usually mined.
Why Would You Use Shattuckite?
Shattuckite is a stone that can help you process spiritual
information, enhance your general well-being, and work on your
inner strength.
It’s a very spiritual stone that is closely connected with
psychic information and clarity. It also has strong protective
powers that can guard you against physical or psychic harm.
It’s a strong psychic communication stone that can build a
powerful connection between you and your spirit guides, as well
as your loved ones who have passed away.
It can bring courage and inner strength when you’refaced with a
stressful situation.
It can also be beneficial to you when you need to remember and
comprehend large amounts of information in a short amount of
time.
Shattuckite can sharpen your intuition and boost your
concentration.
It can give you a clear understanding of things, and it can help
your mental and intuitive abilities to work together
harmoniously.
This will be very beneficial stone to women who balance career
and family life.
Shattuckite can help you focus on the things that you need to
accomplish at work. It will keep you energized, alert, and
productive.
As a result, you will be able to leave the office on time and
make it to your family and spend quality time with them.
It’s an excellent stone for removing the barriers or blockages
of the past.
If there’s anything that’s out of alignment in your life,
Shattuckite can clear whatever is causing this imbalance or
disharmony.
Shattuckite can reach high frequency vibrations and is able to
attract pure and light energies.
It can also develop your psychic vision and telepathic
abilities.
How Will Shattuckite Help You?Shattuckite, Healing and Health
Shattuckite has a lot of healing properties. It can help with
prevention and treatment of general and minor health complaints.
It can also act as a general tonic for your body.
It can help with blood clots. Shattuckite’s healing properties
can also help with issues with the spleen and the parathyroid.
It can also aid in regaining the balance of bile and acid in the
body.
It can ease the pains and discomforts associated with
tonsillitis. It can also be a helpful tool in the treatment of
diabetes.
Shattuckite will also stimulate calcium absorption.It can
stabilize mental functions, and even reprogram the DNA!
Shattuckite and Wealth
Shattuckite can help manifest wealth. It’s also an excellent
stone that can open doors of opportunities and new ventures for
you.
The energies that you can get from this stone will also attract
good luck and good fortune. If you’re going through financial
challenges, this stone can help you make the right financial
decisions and bring you wealth slowly but surely!
Shattuckite, Love and Relationships
It’s the stone that you must have if you want to have
reconciliation in your relationship.
It can help you establish peaceful, loving, and harmonious
relationships.
Shattuckite will work like a sounding board. You can tell this
stone everything that’s bother you or worrying you. It will
enlighten your mind and help you come to the right decision.
This stone will influence you to speak from the heart.
No need to hide what you’re feeling because it will manifest in
your words, thoughts, and actions, anyway. You might as well let
it out and save yourself the trouble!
Shattuckite will remind you to take ownership for your past
actions. This stone will show you that self-responsibility is
one of the many ways that you can achieve self-awareness.
You may have done some things in the past that you’re not proud
of. What matters is what you do in the present that will set
things right.
You can never change the past, but you can be more aware in the
present so that it will not affect how your future will unfold.
Shattuckite will help you face the consequences of your actions
with grace and dignity.
If you feel like there’s something holding you or your partner
back, try using this stone. It will calm your mind and remove
anything that’s unwanted in your heart.
It will remove feelings of restlessness and confusion. It will
calm your feelings of being lost and alone. Shattuckite will
fill you with feelings of love, warmth, and belongingness.
Wherever you put this stone, it will create a peaceful and
loving environment. It will bring balance and harmony into your
life. It will also positively influence everyone who comes and
goes in that space.
Shattuckite is a stone of truth, communication, and wisdom.
Any relationship will benefit from this stone because it will
foster honesty, truthfulness, and openness. No relationship can
survive without these things!
Shattuckite will increase your ability to accept the truth and
express the truth. It’s a stone that supports the sharing of
truth through actions and not just words.
Shattuckite is very effective in healing relationships where
hurtful or harmful words have caused pain or anger. It can help
mend what’s broken, and it can help restore the friendship.
It will encourage you to listen to your heart, because it is
also in harmony with your mind and spirit. It will inspire you
to live your life according to what feels good and right in your
heart.
Shattuckite will inspire you to live your life in a way that
makes you happy and satisfied.
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