Friday, September 28, 2007
Thursday, March 16, 2006
April's Birthstone is the Diamond
Please visit our store and browse our Diamond selections for all your April's gift giving needs.
This Beautiful Genuine 1.00 Carat Black Diamond ring in White Gold is British Hallmarked for your security.
Matching earrings and pendant available.
Look at these Beautiful Blue Diamond Earrings!
Also available in White Gold
Check out this Unique set of Fancy Colored Diamonds!
For a more Classic look in Diamonds
how about this pretty ring.
At Glimmering Gems Fine Jewelry we offer a full selection of both Classic and Unique Gold and Sterling Silver Gemstone Jewelry at affordable prices.
Some of our more unique stones include Jade, Coral, Agate, Obsidian, Aventurine, and Nephrite.
Of course we also feature all of your favorite traditional birthstone's.
We feature a very nice collection of Religious Jewelry.
Our David Yurman inspired collection features some stunning Jewelry items!
Please stop by and visit. E-mail us with any of your special requests.
This Beautiful Genuine 1.00 Carat Black Diamond ring in White Gold is British Hallmarked for your security.
Matching earrings and pendant available.
Look at these Beautiful Blue Diamond Earrings!
Also available in White Gold
Check out this Unique set of Fancy Colored Diamonds!
For a more Classic look in Diamonds
how about this pretty ring.
At Glimmering Gems Fine Jewelry we offer a full selection of both Classic and Unique Gold and Sterling Silver Gemstone Jewelry at affordable prices.
Some of our more unique stones include Jade, Coral, Agate, Obsidian, Aventurine, and Nephrite.
Of course we also feature all of your favorite traditional birthstone's.
We feature a very nice collection of Religious Jewelry.
Our David Yurman inspired collection features some stunning Jewelry items!
Please stop by and visit. E-mail us with any of your special requests.
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Horse Slaughter, where is the verdict?
As a concerned animal lover, I have once again sent letters to my representative expressing my disgust with the act of horse slaughter.
The horse slaughter was "supposed" to have ended March 10 2006 but instead the USDA has is now decided to allow a new program called a fee-for-service slaughter of horses at three slaughter houses in the United States(two in Texas, one in Illinois).
While it may seem as if the consumption of horse meat truly does not happen on a large scale. It does. Just last week my husband was in Switzerland at a hotel on business, he went to the hotel restaurant for dinner. He was utterly disgusted when he was faced with a menu item that read "horse steak - imported from Texas" He thought he was going to be sick.
Although we may never completely abolish horse slaughter, we can still fight for what is right, and for the ethical treatment of those horses that are inevitably slaughter bound.
For more information please visit the following websites:
The Humane Society has a informative, yet sad article located at
The Humane Society STOP Horse Slaughter
http://www.aspca.org
You will also find interesting reading at:
http://www.animalpeoplenews.org/05/9/nojusticeforhorses9.05.htm
http://allpoetry.com/Column/1722703
And if you are concerned about horse welfare please read this page, or at least scroll to the bottom and see what you find of interest.
http://my.athenet.net/~nrsprntg/CoverText.html
There is a video about horse slaughter so graphic that it made me cry, and I was not able to make it through the video completely. If you would like to see the footage, you can find them at this link from Society for Animal Protective Legislation This is another wonderful site dedicated to the protection and humane treatment of animals.
If anyone has information on the verdict please e-mail me. I will post the information as soon as I find any results.
Remember only together can we make a difference.
Rhonda Tatum -
Glimmering Gems Fine Jewelry
The horse slaughter was "supposed" to have ended March 10 2006 but instead the USDA has is now decided to allow a new program called a fee-for-service slaughter of horses at three slaughter houses in the United States(two in Texas, one in Illinois).
While it may seem as if the consumption of horse meat truly does not happen on a large scale. It does. Just last week my husband was in Switzerland at a hotel on business, he went to the hotel restaurant for dinner. He was utterly disgusted when he was faced with a menu item that read "horse steak - imported from Texas" He thought he was going to be sick.
Although we may never completely abolish horse slaughter, we can still fight for what is right, and for the ethical treatment of those horses that are inevitably slaughter bound.
For more information please visit the following websites:
The Humane Society has a informative, yet sad article located at
The Humane Society STOP Horse Slaughter
http://www.aspca.org
You will also find interesting reading at:
http://www.animalpeoplenews.org/05/9/nojusticeforhorses9.05.htm
http://allpoetry.com/Column/1722703
And if you are concerned about horse welfare please read this page, or at least scroll to the bottom and see what you find of interest.
http://my.athenet.net/~nrsprntg/CoverText.html
There is a video about horse slaughter so graphic that it made me cry, and I was not able to make it through the video completely. If you would like to see the footage, you can find them at this link from Society for Animal Protective Legislation This is another wonderful site dedicated to the protection and humane treatment of animals.
If anyone has information on the verdict please e-mail me. I will post the information as soon as I find any results.
Remember only together can we make a difference.
Rhonda Tatum -
Glimmering Gems Fine Jewelry
Sunday, December 04, 2005
New Classic Jewelry Product Line Just In!!!
Just In!
We have started to feature our New Classic Jewelry Lines.
Here you will find the highest Quality Diamond and Gemstone Jewelry.
Peridot Jewelry, Mozambique Garnet Jewelry, Pink Sapphire Jewelry, Pink Tourmaline Jewelry, Green Tourmaline Jewelry, London Blue Topaz Jewelry, Swiss Blue Topaz Jewelry, Cabochon Gemstone Bracelets, Jade Jewelry, Citrine Jewelry, Pearl Jewelry, Pearl Enhancer Jewelry, Amethyst Jewelry, Pink Topaz Jewelry, Ruby Jewelry, Emerald Jewelry, Rhodolite Garnet Jewelry, Tanzanite Jewelry, Blue Diamond Jewelry, Black Diamond Jewelry, Opal Jewelry, Blue Zircon Jewelry, Ceylon Blue Sapphire Jewelry, Green Moldavite Jewelry, Purple Jade Jewelry, Green Jade Jewelry, Mother of Pearl Jewelry, Multi-Colored Jewelry, Sapphire Jewelry, Cross Jewelry, Religious Jewelry, Blue Star Sapphire Jewelry, Pink Quartz Jewelry, Green Quartz Jewelry, Smoky Quartz Jewelry, Flourite Jewelry, Nephrite Jewelry, ObsidianJewelry, Amber Jewelry, Chalcedony Jewelry, Coral Jewelry, Agate Jewelry, Tigers Eye Jewelry, 10K Jewlery 14K Jewelry,18K Jewelry, White Gold Jewelry, Yellow Gold Jewelry, Two Tone Gold Jewelry, Multi-Gemstone Jewelry, Locket Jewelry, and our new Classic Sterling Silver Jewelry and Classic Heart Jewelry Lines and much more!
Please visit all our Fine Jewelry Lines.
Most of our rings can be sized or ordered in your special size upon request.
At Glimmering Gems we do Custom Diamond Wedding Jewelry, you send us a picture of what you are wishing to purchase and we will do our level best to offer you a deal you cannot afford to pass up!
If we do not have what you are seeking, send us a e-mail and we will work with you to custom order your special pieces of Jewelry.
Glimmering Gems Fine Jewelry - We seek to please the customer!
Happy Holidays -
Rhonda Tatum - Owner
We have started to feature our New Classic Jewelry Lines.
Here you will find the highest Quality Diamond and Gemstone Jewelry.
Peridot Jewelry, Mozambique Garnet Jewelry, Pink Sapphire Jewelry, Pink Tourmaline Jewelry, Green Tourmaline Jewelry, London Blue Topaz Jewelry, Swiss Blue Topaz Jewelry, Cabochon Gemstone Bracelets, Jade Jewelry, Citrine Jewelry, Pearl Jewelry, Pearl Enhancer Jewelry, Amethyst Jewelry, Pink Topaz Jewelry, Ruby Jewelry, Emerald Jewelry, Rhodolite Garnet Jewelry, Tanzanite Jewelry, Blue Diamond Jewelry, Black Diamond Jewelry, Opal Jewelry, Blue Zircon Jewelry, Ceylon Blue Sapphire Jewelry, Green Moldavite Jewelry, Purple Jade Jewelry, Green Jade Jewelry, Mother of Pearl Jewelry, Multi-Colored Jewelry, Sapphire Jewelry, Cross Jewelry, Religious Jewelry, Blue Star Sapphire Jewelry, Pink Quartz Jewelry, Green Quartz Jewelry, Smoky Quartz Jewelry, Flourite Jewelry, Nephrite Jewelry, ObsidianJewelry, Amber Jewelry, Chalcedony Jewelry, Coral Jewelry, Agate Jewelry, Tigers Eye Jewelry, 10K Jewlery 14K Jewelry,18K Jewelry, White Gold Jewelry, Yellow Gold Jewelry, Two Tone Gold Jewelry, Multi-Gemstone Jewelry, Locket Jewelry, and our new Classic Sterling Silver Jewelry and Classic Heart Jewelry Lines and much more!
Please visit all our Fine Jewelry Lines.
Most of our rings can be sized or ordered in your special size upon request.
At Glimmering Gems we do Custom Diamond Wedding Jewelry, you send us a picture of what you are wishing to purchase and we will do our level best to offer you a deal you cannot afford to pass up!
If we do not have what you are seeking, send us a e-mail and we will work with you to custom order your special pieces of Jewelry.
Glimmering Gems Fine Jewelry - We seek to please the customer!
Happy Holidays -
Rhonda Tatum - Owner
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Well, I have shattered my foot - Lisfranc joint and all.
I have shattered my foot. I am told that this is the worst of all foot injuries.
I have smashed the Lisfranc joint in my right foot.
As if this is not bad enough, I am told that every other bone in my foot has at least fragments broken off of them.
I went to the PrimaCare unit directly after it happened, they said they could not see anything wrong with my foot. That I only had a ankle sprain.
Two weeks later, I go to the Podiatrist, she takes x-rays and says I should just wrap it. She was a total loon, so I took my films to Sports Doctor, they say Lisfranc so quick, that it makes me nervous.
So I go for a second opinion and the other Sports Doctor says, Lisfranc and other breaks too.
Now I have had a CT scan, they are all amazed that I can walk.
I really do not have much pain. (oddly enough) and I am walking normally.
I am not sure if I should have the screws and pins put in my foot or not.
It appears that what I am supposed to be worried about is arthritis later down the road (I think).
I have had other fractures, over 10 years ago, and I have no arthritis from them.
Now I have to decide if I should have screws and pins put in or not.
I wonder how it will heal if I just leave it alone.
Has anyone else had this experience, and if so, how have you healed?
Thanks,
Rhonda Tatum - Owner
I have smashed the Lisfranc joint in my right foot.
As if this is not bad enough, I am told that every other bone in my foot has at least fragments broken off of them.
I went to the PrimaCare unit directly after it happened, they said they could not see anything wrong with my foot. That I only had a ankle sprain.
Two weeks later, I go to the Podiatrist, she takes x-rays and says I should just wrap it. She was a total loon, so I took my films to Sports Doctor, they say Lisfranc so quick, that it makes me nervous.
So I go for a second opinion and the other Sports Doctor says, Lisfranc and other breaks too.
Now I have had a CT scan, they are all amazed that I can walk.
I really do not have much pain. (oddly enough) and I am walking normally.
I am not sure if I should have the screws and pins put in my foot or not.
It appears that what I am supposed to be worried about is arthritis later down the road (I think).
I have had other fractures, over 10 years ago, and I have no arthritis from them.
Now I have to decide if I should have screws and pins put in or not.
I wonder how it will heal if I just leave it alone.
Has anyone else had this experience, and if so, how have you healed?
Thanks,
Rhonda Tatum - Owner
Thursday, November 03, 2005
How to Properly use a Loupe?
DO YOU KNOW?
Do you know how to properly use a Loupe?
A Loupe (correctly pronounced loop) put simply, is a small magnifying glass.
A loupe has many uses, you should think of it as a essential tool for owners of all fine jewelry. It should not be limited to use only when purchasing a high quality diamond or wedding ring.
With a loupe you can check for cracks in the stones of your jewelry.
You can examine the shanks and settings of your jewelry to make sure that you are not going to loose a precious stone from your setting.
You can look for inclusions that will help you to assess the value of the stone. And much more.
What to look for in a good quality loupe:
The number of lenses:
One lens: Loupes made with a single lens are generally of lesser quality, they will cause a distortion of the object you are magnifying.
Three lens: A triplet loupe is a magnifier that contains three lenses placed together in such a way that distortion and color problems are corrected.
The X rating
Understanding the X rating:
Loupes are labeled with a number, followed by the symbol X.
Think of it this way, X = times. For example, a 2X loupe makes objects appear two times their actual size and a 5X is five times the actual size of the object.
Overall:
The best loupe for jewelry:
A 10X triplet loupe. Always purchase one with a black frame to eliminate distortion caused by light reflecting from the inside sides of the loupe.
The FTC in the US requires that stone grading must be done under 10X magnification.
The standard set by them states that any flaws that does not show up under 10X magnification are considered nonexistent for jewelry grading purposes.
30X loupes:
While bigger often seems better:
30X loupes are far to powerful for anyone who is not extremely experienced in thier use.
A 10X is sufficient to easily examine inclusions and fissures in gemstones and their use is relitively easy to learn.
How to use your new loupe:
Technique:
Most important, practice, practice, practice.
First: Hold the loupe between the thumb and forefinger of either hand.
Second: Hold the gemstone or piece of jewelry in the other hand.
Third: Bring both pieces very close to the eye, you cannot see tiny flaws at a distance.
If you wear glasses, do not remove them.
You should keep the loupe approximately one inch (more or less) from the eye, and the object you are examining should be approximately one inch from the loupe.
Move the loupe in and out in very tiny increments until you have the object clearly focused.
You are now free to rotate the object, and look for flaws.
Note:
It is usually good to brace your elbows on a table or flat stable surface when viewing gemstones.A steady hand is most likely to find the flaws that a shaky hand may overlook.
Things you should consider before purchasing a gemstone.
Your loupe can be of great importance here:
Symmetry, is the stone balanced?
Are there the correct number of facets for this particular cut?
How is the sharpness of the facet edges?
Hard stones should have sharp edges, most synthetic stones will have softer edges and will appear more rounded when viewing with a loupe.
How is the over all proportion of the gemstone?
Are there inclusions, flaws, or bubbles in the gemstone?
Inclusions in colored gemstones are not necessarily a bad thing, they can provide positive identification that the stone is a genuine rather than a synthetic stone.
Flaws in colored gemstones usually do not reduce the value of the gem.
Bubbles are generally a sign of a synthetic gemstone, and you can learn quite quickly how to spot these flaws.
Are there chips or scratches or cracks in the gemstone?
Brittle stones tend to chip and crack more when they are placed into a setting, while soft stones often scratch easily.
Be sure to check at the prongs of the setting to check for chips and scratches that may have occured at the time of setting.
So as you can see, the loupe can be a valuable tool in helping you locate that special piece of jewelry that is sure to become a family heirloom!
Do you know how to properly use a Loupe?
A Loupe (correctly pronounced loop) put simply, is a small magnifying glass.
A loupe has many uses, you should think of it as a essential tool for owners of all fine jewelry. It should not be limited to use only when purchasing a high quality diamond or wedding ring.
With a loupe you can check for cracks in the stones of your jewelry.
You can examine the shanks and settings of your jewelry to make sure that you are not going to loose a precious stone from your setting.
You can look for inclusions that will help you to assess the value of the stone. And much more.
What to look for in a good quality loupe:
The number of lenses:
One lens: Loupes made with a single lens are generally of lesser quality, they will cause a distortion of the object you are magnifying.
Three lens: A triplet loupe is a magnifier that contains three lenses placed together in such a way that distortion and color problems are corrected.
The X rating
Understanding the X rating:
Loupes are labeled with a number, followed by the symbol X.
Think of it this way, X = times. For example, a 2X loupe makes objects appear two times their actual size and a 5X is five times the actual size of the object.
Overall:
The best loupe for jewelry:
A 10X triplet loupe. Always purchase one with a black frame to eliminate distortion caused by light reflecting from the inside sides of the loupe.
The FTC in the US requires that stone grading must be done under 10X magnification.
The standard set by them states that any flaws that does not show up under 10X magnification are considered nonexistent for jewelry grading purposes.
30X loupes:
While bigger often seems better:
30X loupes are far to powerful for anyone who is not extremely experienced in thier use.
A 10X is sufficient to easily examine inclusions and fissures in gemstones and their use is relitively easy to learn.
How to use your new loupe:
Technique:
Most important, practice, practice, practice.
First: Hold the loupe between the thumb and forefinger of either hand.
Second: Hold the gemstone or piece of jewelry in the other hand.
Third: Bring both pieces very close to the eye, you cannot see tiny flaws at a distance.
If you wear glasses, do not remove them.
You should keep the loupe approximately one inch (more or less) from the eye, and the object you are examining should be approximately one inch from the loupe.
Move the loupe in and out in very tiny increments until you have the object clearly focused.
You are now free to rotate the object, and look for flaws.
Note:
It is usually good to brace your elbows on a table or flat stable surface when viewing gemstones.A steady hand is most likely to find the flaws that a shaky hand may overlook.
Things you should consider before purchasing a gemstone.
Your loupe can be of great importance here:
Symmetry, is the stone balanced?
Are there the correct number of facets for this particular cut?
How is the sharpness of the facet edges?
Hard stones should have sharp edges, most synthetic stones will have softer edges and will appear more rounded when viewing with a loupe.
How is the over all proportion of the gemstone?
Are there inclusions, flaws, or bubbles in the gemstone?
Inclusions in colored gemstones are not necessarily a bad thing, they can provide positive identification that the stone is a genuine rather than a synthetic stone.
Flaws in colored gemstones usually do not reduce the value of the gem.
Bubbles are generally a sign of a synthetic gemstone, and you can learn quite quickly how to spot these flaws.
Are there chips or scratches or cracks in the gemstone?
Brittle stones tend to chip and crack more when they are placed into a setting, while soft stones often scratch easily.
Be sure to check at the prongs of the setting to check for chips and scratches that may have occured at the time of setting.
So as you can see, the loupe can be a valuable tool in helping you locate that special piece of jewelry that is sure to become a family heirloom!
A lesson on Tourmaline
Did you know that Tourmaline has more than one name?
Tourmaline is also known as: Rubellite, Verdelite, and Indicolite, Verdite or Elbaite, and many others as you shall soon see!
Rubellite is what we commonly refer to as the Pink or Red Tourmalines.
Verdelite is what we refer to as Green Tourmaline.
Indicolite is what we refer to as Blue Tourmaline.
Verdite or Elbaite is what we refer to as Watermelon Tourmaline.
Siberite is what we refer to as Purple Tourmaline.
Phrizite or Shorl is Black Tourmaline, yes I did say Black.
Tsilaisite is Yellow Tourmaline.
Achorite is a colorless, clear Tourmaline.
Liddicoatite is a beautiful rare Red Tourmaline, you rarely see this one used in jewelry due to the limited number of mines.
Liddicoatite is primarily found on the island of Madagascar. A nice 2cm specimen can fetch a whopping $300.00 Plus!
Dravite is a Brown Tourmaline.
Yes, Tourmalines do come in a Rainbow of Colors.
DID YOU KNOW?
Tourmaline has some nicknames?
Brazil Sapphire, Brazil Emerald, and it is even called the Peridot of Brazil!
Todays primary sources for Tourmaline are Southern California, which produces the largest variety of colors.
Other primary locations include,Afghanistan, Pakistan, Kenya and Tanzania.
Klein Spitzkopje in Africa produces a light green Tourmaline that when heated turns a beautiful Emerald Green.
Most other Tourmalines that come from Africa are Red.
Please do not forget to visit our Glimmering Gems this Holiday Season to see what Tourmaline items we may be featuring!
Tourmaline is also known as: Rubellite, Verdelite, and Indicolite, Verdite or Elbaite, and many others as you shall soon see!
Rubellite is what we commonly refer to as the Pink or Red Tourmalines.
Verdelite is what we refer to as Green Tourmaline.
Indicolite is what we refer to as Blue Tourmaline.
Verdite or Elbaite is what we refer to as Watermelon Tourmaline.
Siberite is what we refer to as Purple Tourmaline.
Phrizite or Shorl is Black Tourmaline, yes I did say Black.
Tsilaisite is Yellow Tourmaline.
Achorite is a colorless, clear Tourmaline.
Liddicoatite is a beautiful rare Red Tourmaline, you rarely see this one used in jewelry due to the limited number of mines.
Liddicoatite is primarily found on the island of Madagascar. A nice 2cm specimen can fetch a whopping $300.00 Plus!
Dravite is a Brown Tourmaline.
Yes, Tourmalines do come in a Rainbow of Colors.
DID YOU KNOW?
Tourmaline has some nicknames?
Brazil Sapphire, Brazil Emerald, and it is even called the Peridot of Brazil!
Todays primary sources for Tourmaline are Southern California, which produces the largest variety of colors.
Other primary locations include,Afghanistan, Pakistan, Kenya and Tanzania.
Klein Spitzkopje in Africa produces a light green Tourmaline that when heated turns a beautiful Emerald Green.
Most other Tourmalines that come from Africa are Red.
Please do not forget to visit our Glimmering Gems this Holiday Season to see what Tourmaline items we may be featuring!
Sunday, August 14, 2005
Great new jewelry store
A great new jewelry store on the web at www.glimmeringgems.com exquisite fine jewelry from around the world. Some of the items featured are
Gold jewelry
Silver jewelry
Coral jewely
Rings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants, watches
Some of the stones feaured are
Garnet
Peridot
Tanzanite
Ruby
Garnet
Amethyst
Sapphire
Topaz
Citrine
Pearls
Blue diamonds
Emerald
Agate
Aquamarine
Jade
Mother of peal
Opal
Onyx
Amber
Check it out!
Gold jewelry
Silver jewelry
Coral jewely
Rings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants, watches
Some of the stones feaured are
Garnet
Peridot
Tanzanite
Ruby
Garnet
Amethyst
Sapphire
Topaz
Citrine
Pearls
Blue diamonds
Emerald
Agate
Aquamarine
Jade
Mother of peal
Opal
Onyx
Amber
Check it out!
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