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Autumn Art Deco Beauties in The Garden of Adin
Autumn Art Deco Beauties
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In The Garden of Adin
The trees are in their autumn beauty
The woodland paths are dry
Under the October twilight the water
Mirrors a still sky
Upon the brimming water
among the precious stones
Season's doing its yearly duty
bringing us all the autumn color tones.
The Wild Swans at Coole
William Butler Yeats - 1919
(freely adapted)
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Renowned designers reinterpret coral jewelry
New York--Last year, the non-profit organization SeaWeb brought coral conservation to the attention of jewelry retailers and consumers, urging that coral--among the most important living organisms in the sea--is simply "Too Precious to Wear," as explained in the campaign's name.
This year, SeaWeb has asked an assemblage of renowned designers spanning the industries of fashion, jewelry and architecture to help raise awareness of the threats corals face and to illustrate alternatives to coral jewelry.
Designers including Hannah Garrison of AZU, Frank Gehry, Kimberly McDonald, Melissa Joy Manning, Jennifer Meyer, Monique Pean, Paloma Picasso, Jean Schlumberger and Vena Cava's Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock have all been asked to create or donate a single piece of wearable art that evokes the feel of the ocean without harming living animals.
Together, the pieces make up a one-of-a-kind collection that SeaWeb has titled "Coral Reinterpreted."
The designs made their debut during New York Fashion Week at the "Into the Woods" show of design house Untitled 11:11. The following week, on Feb. 26, the pieces were placed on Internet auction site CharityBuzz.com, where they will remain until April 30, with proceeds to benefit increased protection of precious corals.
According to SeaWeb, corals supply shelter and food for 25 percent of all marine animals and provide services such as fishing, tourism and coastal protection that are estimated to be worth $375 billion annually. Recent scientific studies, however, estimate that 20 percent of the world's coral reefs have been lost, and 24 percent more could be lost within out lifetimes if human impacts are not reduced.
For more information on the campaign and to see the Coral Reinterpreted designs, visit the Too Precious To Wear Web site, TooPreciousToWear.org.
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This year, SeaWeb has asked an assemblage of renowned designers spanning the industries of fashion, jewelry and architecture to help raise awareness of the threats corals face and to illustrate alternatives to coral jewelry.
Designers including Hannah Garrison of AZU, Frank Gehry, Kimberly McDonald, Melissa Joy Manning, Jennifer Meyer, Monique Pean, Paloma Picasso, Jean Schlumberger and Vena Cava's Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock have all been asked to create or donate a single piece of wearable art that evokes the feel of the ocean without harming living animals.
Together, the pieces make up a one-of-a-kind collection that SeaWeb has titled "Coral Reinterpreted."
The designs made their debut during New York Fashion Week at the "Into the Woods" show of design house Untitled 11:11. The following week, on Feb. 26, the pieces were placed on Internet auction site CharityBuzz.com, where they will remain until April 30, with proceeds to benefit increased protection of precious corals.
According to SeaWeb, corals supply shelter and food for 25 percent of all marine animals and provide services such as fishing, tourism and coastal protection that are estimated to be worth $375 billion annually. Recent scientific studies, however, estimate that 20 percent of the world's coral reefs have been lost, and 24 percent more could be lost within out lifetimes if human impacts are not reduced.
For more information on the campaign and to see the Coral Reinterpreted designs, visit the Too Precious To Wear Web site, TooPreciousToWear.org.
Renowned designers reinterpret coral jewelry
New York--Last year, the non-profit organization SeaWeb brought coral conservation to the attention of jewelry retailers and consumers, urging that coral--among the most important living organisms in the sea--is simply "Too Precious to Wear," as explained in the campaign's name.
This year, SeaWeb has asked an assemblage of renowned designers spanning the industries of fashion, jewelry and architecture to help raise awareness of the threats corals face and to illustrate alternatives to coral jewelry.
Designers including Hannah Garrison of AZU, Frank Gehry, Kimberly McDonald, Melissa Joy Manning, Jennifer Meyer, Monique Pean, Paloma Picasso, Jean Schlumberger and Vena Cava's Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock have all been asked to create or donate a single piece of wearable art that evokes the feel of the ocean without harming living animals.
Together, the pieces make up a one-of-a-kind collection that SeaWeb has titled "Coral Reinterpreted."
The designs made their debut during New York Fashion Week at the "Into the Woods" show of design house Untitled 11:11. The following week, on Feb. 26, the pieces were placed on Internet auction site CharityBuzz.com, where they will remain until April 30, with proceeds to benefit increased protection of precious corals.
According to SeaWeb, corals supply shelter and food for 25 percent of all marine animals and provide services such as fishing, tourism and coastal protection that are estimated to be worth $375 billion annually. Recent scientific studies, however, estimate that 20 percent of the world's coral reefs have been lost, and 24 percent more could be lost within out lifetimes if human impacts are not reduced.
For more information on the campaign and to see the Coral Reinterpreted designs, visit the Too Precious To Wear Web site, TooPreciousToWear.org.
From: www.nationaljewelernetwork.com
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This year, SeaWeb has asked an assemblage of renowned designers spanning the industries of fashion, jewelry and architecture to help raise awareness of the threats corals face and to illustrate alternatives to coral jewelry.
Designers including Hannah Garrison of AZU, Frank Gehry, Kimberly McDonald, Melissa Joy Manning, Jennifer Meyer, Monique Pean, Paloma Picasso, Jean Schlumberger and Vena Cava's Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock have all been asked to create or donate a single piece of wearable art that evokes the feel of the ocean without harming living animals.
Together, the pieces make up a one-of-a-kind collection that SeaWeb has titled "Coral Reinterpreted."
The designs made their debut during New York Fashion Week at the "Into the Woods" show of design house Untitled 11:11. The following week, on Feb. 26, the pieces were placed on Internet auction site CharityBuzz.com, where they will remain until April 30, with proceeds to benefit increased protection of precious corals.
According to SeaWeb, corals supply shelter and food for 25 percent of all marine animals and provide services such as fishing, tourism and coastal protection that are estimated to be worth $375 billion annually. Recent scientific studies, however, estimate that 20 percent of the world's coral reefs have been lost, and 24 percent more could be lost within out lifetimes if human impacts are not reduced.
For more information on the campaign and to see the Coral Reinterpreted designs, visit the Too Precious To Wear Web site, TooPreciousToWear.org.
From: www.nationaljewelernetwork.com
Jewelry Time Periods: Georgian Period
The Georgian Period extends roughly from 1714-1830, which includes the reigns of four English Kings named George.
Jewelry during this time was all handmade by skilled artisans and pieces from this era are very rare today. It was a time of upheaval, with the French Revolution, American Revolution and Napoleonic Wars taking place.
Gold and diamonds were scarce during this time period, so alternatives like glass “paste” copies of diamonds were created as well as other white colored stones. Garnets, pearls, and coral were used very often, while carving gemstones was very popular. Women often worn bracelets in pairs and earrings were worn long with hair kept upswept.
Jeweled arm bands worn high on the arm were popular near the beginning of the time period, with a change to more delicate jewelry happening towards the end.
Read more at: gemgossip.com
See:
Adin's Georgian jewelry with prices in Euro
Adin's Georgian jewelry with prices in US Dollars
Adin's style overview
Jewelry during this time was all handmade by skilled artisans and pieces from this era are very rare today. It was a time of upheaval, with the French Revolution, American Revolution and Napoleonic Wars taking place.
Gold and diamonds were scarce during this time period, so alternatives like glass “paste” copies of diamonds were created as well as other white colored stones. Garnets, pearls, and coral were used very often, while carving gemstones was very popular. Women often worn bracelets in pairs and earrings were worn long with hair kept upswept.
Jeweled arm bands worn high on the arm were popular near the beginning of the time period, with a change to more delicate jewelry happening towards the end.
Read more at: gemgossip.com
See:
Adin's Georgian jewelry with prices in Euro
Adin's Georgian jewelry with prices in US Dollars
Adin's style overview
For Green Jewelry, Refuse Real Coral
As Americans seek "green" items to preserve the planet, ranging from lightbulbs to dishsoap, they might want to consider their jewelry. Purchasing a necklace in the Midwest -; if that necklace contains coral -; can harm ocean ecosystems thousands of miles away.
Divers have harvested red coral for over 5,000 years. But new technologies, which allow coral harvesters to dive deeper and take more coral, have made the practice more destructive. Some scientists say that 20 percent of the world's coral has been destroyed, and that another 23 percent may be lost in the next 30 years.
Coral proves essential to healthy ocean ecosystems. Over 5,000 types of coral exist. Different species grow in different depths and temperatures, where they create "coral forests," which provide homes and food for thousands of marine species. Coral can also create barriers between oceans and shores, helping protect land from ocean storms.
Coral is a slow-growing organism. Some reefs never recover from heavy harvesting.
Americans help fuel the demand for coral. The U.S. imports more precious red corals than any other nation -; 26 million pieces between 2001 and 2006. That's 80 percent of the live coral that is taken from reefs each year.
The push has been for government to enact tougher regulations to protect coral, but when it comes to jewelry, the buck can end with the American consumer. Oceana, an international nonprofit group that works to protect the world's oceans, offer these tips to protect coral reefs:
For more information, visit www.oceana.org.
From: http://readitnews.com
Divers have harvested red coral for over 5,000 years. But new technologies, which allow coral harvesters to dive deeper and take more coral, have made the practice more destructive. Some scientists say that 20 percent of the world's coral has been destroyed, and that another 23 percent may be lost in the next 30 years.
Coral proves essential to healthy ocean ecosystems. Over 5,000 types of coral exist. Different species grow in different depths and temperatures, where they create "coral forests," which provide homes and food for thousands of marine species. Coral can also create barriers between oceans and shores, helping protect land from ocean storms.
Coral is a slow-growing organism. Some reefs never recover from heavy harvesting.
Americans help fuel the demand for coral. The U.S. imports more precious red corals than any other nation -; 26 million pieces between 2001 and 2006. That's 80 percent of the live coral that is taken from reefs each year.
The push has been for government to enact tougher regulations to protect coral, but when it comes to jewelry, the buck can end with the American consumer. Oceana, an international nonprofit group that works to protect the world's oceans, offer these tips to protect coral reefs:
- Avoid buying coral jewelry. No one needs coral jewelry, but some communities do need reefs to survive. Consider purchasing jewelry made from other materials.
- Buy imitation coral. Imitation coral, which can be made from resin, wax or wood, looks just like coral but doesn't impact oceans.
- Buy coral jewelry second-hand. If you must have real coral, consider shopping for coral jewelry in second-hand shops, antique stores or vintage boutiques. You can have your necklace without fueling the demand for more coral harvesting.
For more information, visit www.oceana.org.
From: http://readitnews.com
Protecting & cleaning jewelry increases the value
Cleaning Jewelry and protecting your fine Antique Jewelry and estate jewelry by storing it in the best possible condition, makes it more sought after and therefore more valuable. However cleaning fine jewelry is fraught with danger especially for the over-enthusiastic new collector.
Some of the cleaning jewelry tips on this page are from the book, by Judith Miller,"How To Make Money Out Of Antiques", 1995.
AMBER
Gently wash in warm soapy water. Thoroughly rinsed and dried. wipe on a little olive oil with cotton wool, then wipe off.
AQUAMARINE
Cleaning jewelry with aquamarine involves gently washing the stones with tepid soapy water, then rinse and dry.
CAMEOS
Clean Cameo jewelry by first removing grease with a small artist's brush dipped in white spirit. Then brush over the affected area with a solution of warm soapy water plus a couple of drops of ammonia. Rinse by brushing on clean water, before drying with a piece of chamois leather.
CORAL
Remove grime with cotton buds dipped in a solution of warm water plus a little detergent. remove stubborn deposits with a paste of crocus powder and water, again gently applied with a cotton bud. Finally, when cleaning jewelry with real coral rinse with clean water.
DIAMONDS
Wash in warm soapy water removing stubborn grease and grime by brushing on a little methylated spirits and ammonia.
EMERALDS
Gently wash in a solution of warm soapy water and a few drops of ammonia.
IVORY
Wipe down with a soft sloth moistened with warm water and a little detergent. The wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly. Finally, wipe on a little almond oil and leave for a couple of minutes and wipe off.
JADE
Clean with a soft cloth moistened with warm soapy water and a couple of drops of ammonia.
JET
Clean by gently rubbing with pieces of fresh bread. This unusual method really brings out the shine!
OPALS
Clean opal jewelry with cotton buds dipped in warm, soapy water. Rinse, applying clean water with cotton buds dry.
PEARLS
Cleaning pearls is a subject in itself. Click here for cleaning and caring of Pearls.
RUBY - RUBIES
Clean ruby jewelry by gently rubbing with cotton wool bud dipped in warm soapy water. Then rinse and dry thoroughly, before lightly wiping down with a piece of chamois leather moistened with alcohol.
SAPPHIRES
Clean in the same way as Rubies (above).
TORTOISESHELL
Build Your Own Website! Wash with warm soapy water, rise and dry thoroughly. Then, either apply a fine, white wax polish or wipe on a little almond oil.
TURQUOISE
Clean with a cotton bud dipped in methylated spirits.
Read more in our Antique Jewelry Glossary
Some of the cleaning jewelry tips on this page are from the book, by Judith Miller,"How To Make Money Out Of Antiques", 1995.
AMBER
Gently wash in warm soapy water. Thoroughly rinsed and dried. wipe on a little olive oil with cotton wool, then wipe off.
AQUAMARINE
Cleaning jewelry with aquamarine involves gently washing the stones with tepid soapy water, then rinse and dry.
CAMEOS
Clean Cameo jewelry by first removing grease with a small artist's brush dipped in white spirit. Then brush over the affected area with a solution of warm soapy water plus a couple of drops of ammonia. Rinse by brushing on clean water, before drying with a piece of chamois leather.
CORAL
Remove grime with cotton buds dipped in a solution of warm water plus a little detergent. remove stubborn deposits with a paste of crocus powder and water, again gently applied with a cotton bud. Finally, when cleaning jewelry with real coral rinse with clean water.
DIAMONDS
Wash in warm soapy water removing stubborn grease and grime by brushing on a little methylated spirits and ammonia.
EMERALDS
Gently wash in a solution of warm soapy water and a few drops of ammonia.
IVORY
Wipe down with a soft sloth moistened with warm water and a little detergent. The wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly. Finally, wipe on a little almond oil and leave for a couple of minutes and wipe off.
JADE
Clean with a soft cloth moistened with warm soapy water and a couple of drops of ammonia.
JET
Clean by gently rubbing with pieces of fresh bread. This unusual method really brings out the shine!
OPALS
Clean opal jewelry with cotton buds dipped in warm, soapy water. Rinse, applying clean water with cotton buds dry.
PEARLS
Cleaning pearls is a subject in itself. Click here for cleaning and caring of Pearls.
RUBY - RUBIES
Clean ruby jewelry by gently rubbing with cotton wool bud dipped in warm soapy water. Then rinse and dry thoroughly, before lightly wiping down with a piece of chamois leather moistened with alcohol.
SAPPHIRES
Clean in the same way as Rubies (above).
TORTOISESHELL
Build Your Own Website! Wash with warm soapy water, rise and dry thoroughly. Then, either apply a fine, white wax polish or wipe on a little almond oil.
TURQUOISE
Clean with a cotton bud dipped in methylated spirits.
Read more in our Antique Jewelry Glossary
Regional Dutch Jewelry
Regional Dutch Jewelry or as they say in the Netherlands: streeksieraden.
The two jewels depicted here originate from Walcheren (Zeeland) and are manufactured during the 19th century. Most pieces of this type of jewelry, if not all, are all made in 14K gold.
These jewels have a special significance, as in those days one could not only tell the precise origin of a person simply by looking at what he was wearing but also what religion that person had, if she was married or not and well-to-do or not. Indeed, every Dutch village had its own costume and decoration. The jewelry was set almost exclusively with blood coral (from the Mediterranean Sea) and garnets originating from Bohemia).
Most of the times the clasps were made in gold filigree. (Filigree is in fact thin golden wire plain, twisted or plaited into refined motifs. This technique demands very high skills and precision from the maker.) People used to wear these jewels mostly on Sundays or holidays.
Basically in 1900, there were 10 different areas in the Duch province of Zeeland (the richest in terms of clothing variety) to which, very precise, jewels are to be attributed: Tholen, Noord-Beveland, Zuid-Beveland, Schouwen-Duiveland, Walcheren, Arnemuiden, Nieuw en St-Joosland Axel, Hulst and Cadzand.
Today, only 3 areas keep traditional clothing: Walcheren, Arnemuiden and Zuid-Beveland, although nowadays, mostly worn by elder women and people in folkloric dance groups.