2010年7月28日星期三
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This makes amethyst earrings, necklaces, pendants or rings the perfect gift for anybody born in this month and under this sign. Amethyst jewellery is also the appropriate for fourth and sixth year anniversary gifts. Given its mesmerizing purple hue, amethyst earrings and necklaces are perfect for dark-coloured hair. Australia also boasts very dark amethysts that tend to be much smaller in size, but this is not always the case.Amethysts will sometimes have some kind of heat treatment to enhance their colour. It was also a favourite of the legendary Russian Empress Catherine the Great and figures as a centrepiece of the British Crown Jewels. Therefore, because purple is the colour of royalty, wearing an amethyst ring or broche shows that you are special.However, extreme heat or light can turn amethyst stones into yellow so it is important to store them away from any strong heat or light sources.Amethyst is classified as quartz and is the most highly valued variety of quartz available. It has always been a highly prized gemstone and figured prominently in the crowns, sceptres and various artefacts of royalty throughout history. The ancient Egyptians and Greeks thought it possessed everlasting properties and could even extend the reign of a ruler. Any type of amethyst jewellery would also match perfectly with a purple dress or gown.Part of the appeal of the purple stone is because of the wide variety of amethyst. In fact, amethyst is not only found in Brazil but also found in Argentina, Bolivia, Uruguay and across South America, as well as in Zambia, Namibia and other African countries. South American amethyst tends to be larger in size and lighter in colour than African amethyst stones.
Favourite for Centuries
The company is Lola Rose.In 1999, Nicola Gewirtz, a Londoner, was working as a personal assistant in the city. One year as a birthday present she was given a rather expensive piece of jewellery. It struck Nicola that the present cost much more than many of the clothes she would wear with the jewellery and she started thinking if there was a niche in the market for a jewellery collection that didn’t cost the earth yet allowed women to feel special and glamorous.She decided to call the collection after her grandma and Nicola began by *** designs for family and friends who eagerly snapped up every piece she created. Before too long she couldn’t keep up with the orders that were flooding in and a decision had to be made. Should she continue working in a job that left her unfulfilled but provided a stable income or should she follow her dream and pursue something she felt passionate about.Nicola decided to take the plunge and without any commercial or marketing background tentatively approached some large department stores with a view to selling her collection through their stores. She was delighted when her first order was placed and the orders came one after another as retail stores were excited in the potential of this young, unknown jewellery designer.Now a millionaire, Nicola Gewirtz hasn’t changed that much from when she first started out. She has gained a lot of knowledge in how to promote, market and advertise her products but she gains the most pleasure from designing a new addition to the Lola Rose jewellery collection.My name is Mark and I hope that if you’re a fan oflola rose jewellery then you will visit my site.
Lola Rose Jewellery-The History
If you are looking for diamond earrings for yourself or for someone else it does not matter. The most important thing which you must bear in your mind before buying your earring is that it should suit the personality of the wearer. The prices of online stores are really affordable compare to physical stores.Diamonds are one of the most precious gemstones and it has always been favourite and closest to the heart of woman. And as we know that all diamonds are different just like that the class and style which stud earrings will give you will be really different and will make you feel proud. And the best thing of these earrings is they can complement any attire whether it is formal or casual. Coloured diamond earrings are the best gift which you can give to any woman. Always remember diamonds will strength your relationship and also reflect its intensity. And its colour will symbolize the bond between you. And the best thing of these earrings is that you can select the colour according to your choice and also display the elegance and beauty of diamond.And always remember that if you love to wear trendy jewellery and you are fashionable then your search will end by selecting coloured diamond earrings. You can find wide variety of colours and designs in earrings hence you can easily select your favourite colour or the colour that suits the wearer. But if you are thinking of its prices as it is one of the most expensive earrings but always remember that you will never regret on investing on them as they will make you feel proud. But if your budget is really low then you can buy these earrings online.
Cartier Watches
Cartier is the renowned jewelry company that was started in 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier. Pocket watches were the timepiece of choice for many during this early period of Cartier. Cartier produced high quality mechanical pocket watches for many years. It wasn’t until 1904, when Louis Cartier (the grandson of the founder) designed the first men wristwatch. This wristwatch was very similar to the watches that are worn today. Over the intervening decades, Cartier has produced many much loved and high-quality watches. Five of the most popular Cartier watch models are the Santos, Roadster, Tank, Pasha, and Ballon Bleu. The Cartier Santos watch is the watch model that was first produced by Cartier in 1904. The watch was designed for the Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. Santos-Dumont had problems handling a pocket watch while in flight. Louis Cartier produced a flat wristwatch with a square bezel. The watch was a hit with Santos-Dumont, and has continued to be a popular watch up to the present time.Coloured diamond earrings are one of the most luxurious and stylish piece of jewellery and by seeing a beautiful pair of earring everyone can be left bewilderment. The styles which you can find in diamond earrings are diamond fashion earrings, hoop earrings, diamond stud earrings, journey earrings and you can also find diamond set with platinum. Always remember these earrings can glorify and enhance the beauty of your face and also your earlobes. It can also enhance the style and personality of yours. The beautiful design, high-quality materials and craftsmanship of each Cartier watch make the Cartier Santos, Roadster, Tank, Pasha and Ballon Bleu watches highly sought after today as well.
2010年7月19日星期一
Use industrial design to produce a watch that looks good
The notched-rectangle shape of the screen was inspired by the rear window of the expedition-classic Land Rover. (Expedition vehicle, Expedition line of watches. Makes sense, eh?)Easy to read.Use industrial design to produce a watch that looks good, too.Easily user-replaceable battery. I wish more companies thought of that!The watch was tested in the Himalayas on an expedition to Meru by Conrad Anker (Wikipedia page), complete with videos on YouTube. (1, 2)As you can see from the pictures, the screen is separated into three areas: In the upper left, circular-array segments are used to emulate an analog face, which is very easy to read at a glance. (Only hour and minute hands are displayed.) In compass mode, it's used to display the emulated compass needle and direction. In the upper right, there's a bitmapped area used to display text (Such as "Compass," "Chrono" and such) as well as graphs from the altimeter/barometer. Below that, in the lower right, are segments used to display numbers: Time, lap times, splits, etc. (Actually, the lower left really is a fourth display area, and has glyphs for the weather forecast.) That's a lot to display on a watch face, and you can start to see why they went widescreen. Widescreen (from which the WS4 name is derived) gives more area to display information simultaneously, and I like the results. On the lower-right bezel, there are four glyphs, showing which mode the watch is in and also if the alarm is active. The buttons are knurled and sized for gloves; the center Indiglo button is easy to press as well.
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