In the modern world, there are few more potent symbols of wealth than the diamond. Whether fashioned into jewellery or loose, diamonds are one of the most treasured gifts, used in declarations of love and in the formation of political alliances. But diamonds are not only luxury items – they also have real economic importance. If you have some spare…
Tag: Loose
Famous Diamonds In The Rough
Loose diamonds have been around for many centuries, and have intrigued people of every country and continent. Some of the most famous have been the catalyst behind theft, and even murder. One of the first, and most famous loose diamonds, was the Koh-I-Noor, which means Mountain of Light. Historians found mention of it as far back as 1304. This loose…
To Keep Makeup Looking Fresh Take A Powder
Beauty expert and renowned makeup artist Sonia Kashuk, who has worked with the world’s top models, answers your questions and offers tips, tricks and tools to help you look your best. Q: My makeup always looks great right after I’ve applied it but after a few hours it fades. How do you make your makeup last throughout the day? A:…
Personalized Tea Bags Offer Quality And Convenience For Tea Drinkers At Home In The Office And While Traveling
Loose leaf tea is all about quality but it is often not as convenient to use as tea bags particularly at the office or when traveling. For those tea drinkers who enjoy the finest loose leaf teas however, there is now a way to easily prepare their own bagged tea without sacrificing quality and the enjoyment associated with brewing quality…
Tea Drinking In The United States
Traditionally, the marketplace for loose leaf tea drinkers in the United States has been limited. Although loose leaf tea was extremely popular in colonial times, the consumption of loose leaf tea gradually changed and recently the American market for tea has been generally confined to iced tea and tea in bags. Loose leaf tea was introduced to America at the…
Home Improvement Deck Repair And Maintenance
For many American homeowners, warm weather is an invitation to take the party out to the backyard patio or deck. Before you haul out the grill and light the tiki torches, however, take some time to do a little preventive maintenance. “This is the time to do a few simple things that will make your deck last for years,” says…
Assessments Set In Stone
If you are buying loose diamonds online you’ll find much help. Most of the loose diamonds sold on the Internet will have been certified. This certification indicates that the loose diamonds have been evaluated by a professional gemology laboratory that is independent of the merchant selling the loose diamonds. This gemology lab will use a device called a Sarin. This…