Designs by
Alex Simkin, Inc.
14978 SW 37th Street
Davie, FL 33331
For Orders Only:
(800) VINES24
(800) 846-3724
Phone:
(954) 465-0893
Fax:
(954) 748-7040
Copyright © 2005
Designs by
Alex Simkin, Inc.
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CHARACTERISTIC
OF THE STONES
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Stone
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Chemistry
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Hardness
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Occurrence
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Miscellaneous
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GOLD |
(Au), Chemical element, a dense, lustrous,
yellow precious metal of group ib(cooper, silver and gold),
period 6, of the periodic table. |
2.5-3 |
The metal occurs as nuggets or grains in rocks
and in alluvial deposits and is one of the coinage metals. |
Gold symbolizes
the purity of spirit and they attribute the power of cell
regeneration, energy conductivity, communication transmission
and energy purification to the metal. Gold can prevent
spiritual corrosion |
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SILVER |
Ag, elemental silver |
2.5-3 |
Canada, Mexico, Peru and Australia |
Conductive abilities and translated that into
the belief that it can conduct the body’s energy. They
believe it can remove negative energy from the body and
channel the positive energy of other minerals into the
patient. |
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PEARL |
Pearls are formed inside the shell of certain
bivalve mollusks. As a response to an irritating object inside
its shell, the mollusk will deposit layers of calcium
carbonate (caco3)
in the form of the minerals aragonite or calcite (both
crystalline forms of calcium carbonate) held together by an
organic horn-like compound called conchiolin. This combination
of calcium carbonate and conchiolin is called nacre. |
2.5-4 |
Persian Gulf, Australia, Venezuela, Japan,
Tahiti |
Pearls symbolize Purity, Spiritual
Transformation, Charity, Honesty, Wisdom and Integrity, all
the best within us. Pearls provide a clear
vehicle for the advancing states of wisdom, as well as a clean
channel for receipt of spiritual guidance.White:
Symbol of pure heart and mind; innocence, faith.Gold
and Black: Also for prosperity.Pink:
Works especially with the heart Chakra. |
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TIGER EYE |
Silicon dioxide, sio2 , chatoyant quartz |
7 |
Excellent
specimens are found in Africa, also Austria |
Promotes optimism, psychic ability and
intuition |
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BLACK ONYX |
Variety of chalcedony (microcrystaline quartz). |
7 |
Worldwide |
Black Onyx is used to help one change habits |
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MALACHITE |
Basic copper
carbonate |
4 |
Africa, Germany and Arizona |
Stone
of balance and transformation |
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AMETHYST |
Silicon dioxide |
7 |
Brazil and Uruguay |
Enhances
psychic abilities. Excellent for meditation |
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LAPIS LAZULI |
Combination of lazurite, calcite, pyrite, and
diopside. |
5 |
Afghanistan, Chile and Siberia |
Connection
between the physical and celestial |
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TURQUOISE |
Hydrous
phosphate of copper and aluminum, may also contain some iron |
5-6 |
China, Iran, Africa, Mexico, and the
southwestern u.s. |
Communication,
protection, grounding |
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HEMATITE |
Iron oxide |
5-6 |
England, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Spain,
brazil, new Zealand and the |
Dissolves
negativity |
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AMBER |
Amber
is fossilized tree resin. |
2-2.5 |
USA, Germany, Japan |
Helps
remove energy blockages |
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GARNET |
Group
of aluminum silicates and calcium silicates |
6.5-7.5 |
Australia, eu, china, Japan and Canada |
Stone
of health, commitment, devotion, and passion |
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GOLD STONE |
Quartz, silicon dioxide. Often has tiny
particles of mica, hematite, or goethite |
7 |
Brazil, India, Russia, u.s., Japan and Tanzania |
Stone of wisdom and science |
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JADE |
Tremolite and actinolite |
6.5-7 |
Turkestan, central Asia, Myanmar, Siberia,
Russia, china, new Zealand, Australia, north America, brazil,
Taiwan, Zimbabwe, Italy, Poland, Germany and Switzerland |
Stone
of protection, provides barrier against attacks and illness |
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RUBY |
Gem variety of corundum(red) |
9 |
Afghanistan, Australia, Cambodia, Germany,
India, Greenland, Kenya, Madagascar, Russia, Pakistan |
Love,
purity, spiritual wisdom, knowledge, wealth. |
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BLACK JET |
Variety of lignite (often referred to as brown
coal) |
2-4 |
France (aude), Spain (asturias), USA (utah),
turkey, china, Germany, India, Poland and Russia. |
Jet is a
protective stone |
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EMERALD |
Beryl, berillium aluminum silicate |
7.5-8 |
The majority of the worlds gem quality emeralds
come from the Muzo area of Colombia. |
Brings
harmony to all aspects of life. |
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SAPPHIRE |
Corundum.
Colors include blue, white, black, purple, yellow, and green |
9 |
Afghanistan, Australia, Cambodia, Germany,
India, Greenland, Kenya, Madagascar, Russia, Pakistan |
Joy,
peace, beauty, intuition |
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ZIRCONIUM |
Zircon (zircon
silicate) is a lustrous gemstone that comes in colors ranging
from golden brown to red to violet to blue. |
7.5 |
Around the world |
Symbolic of the planet Venus, it prevents the
outbreak of irritation or worries in your surroundings,
bringing order and calm to one's life. It is symbolic of
success in marital relations and is often recommended to end
strains in relationships and the growth in one's status in
government and society. |
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OPAL |
Hydrous silica, often with some iron and
aluminum |
5.5-6.5 |
Around the world |
Excellent
stone for progress, expansion, and development |
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TOPAZ |
Aluminum fluorsilicate |
8 |
Around the world |
Stores
energy, thoughts, love |
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| Month |
Birthstone |
Associate
with signs |
Symbolize |
Properties |
| January |
Garnet |
Leo,
Virgo, Aquarius and Capricorn |
Constancy |
Health,
commitment, devotion and passion |
| February |
Amethyst |
Pisces,
Virgo, Aquarius and Capricorn |
Sincerity |
Peace
and strength |
| March |
Aquamarine |
Gemini,
Pisces and Aries |
Courage |
Stimulates
intellect and spiritual awareness |
| April |
Diamond
or White Sapphire |
Virgo,
Libra, Sagittarius, Gemini |
Innocence |
Joy,
peace, beauty, intuition |
| May |
Emerald
or Green Spinel |
Taurus,
Gemini and Aries |
Love
and success |
Enhances
memory and mental capacity |
| June |
Pearl
or Alexandrite |
Cancer,
Leo |
Health
and longevity |
Balance
and harmony |
| July |
Ruby |
Leo,
Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius |
Contentment |
Love,
purity, spiritual wisdom, knowledge, wealth |
| August |
Peridot |
Virgo,
Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius |
Happiness |
Understanding,
recognition, openness, acceptance |
| September |
Sapphire |
Virgo,
Libra, Sagittarius, Gemini |
Clear
thinking |
Joy,
peace, beauty, intuition |
| October |
Opal
or Tourmaline |
Libra,
Sagittarius, Scorpio and Gemini |
Hope |
Inspiration,
understanding, confidence |
| November |
Topaz |
Sagittarius,
Leo, Pisces |
Fidelity |
Promotes
individuality, expression, and creativity |
| December |
Turquoise
or lapis lazuli |
Sagittarius,
Pisces, Scorpio |
Prosperity |
Stone
for acquiring wisdom, esoteric knowledge |
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| STONES AND ANNIVERSARIES
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ANNIVERSARY
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ANNIVERSARY
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| 1 |
st. |
Gold Jewelry |
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th. |
Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl |
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nd. |
Garnet |
19 |
th. |
Aquamarine |
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rd. |
Pearls |
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th. |
Emerald |
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Blue
topaz |
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th. |
Lolite |
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Sapphire |
22 |
th. |
Spinel |
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th. |
Amethyst |
23 |
th. |
Imperial
topaz |
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Onyx |
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th. |
Tanzanite |
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th. |
Tourmaline |
25 |
th. |
Silver
Jubilee |
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Lapis
Lazuli |
30 |
th. |
Pearl
Jubilee |
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th. |
Diamond |
35 |
th. |
Emerald |
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Turquoise |
40 |
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Ruby |
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Jade |
45 |
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Sapphire |
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Citrine |
50 |
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Golden
Jubilee |
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Opal |
55 |
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Alexandrite |
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Ruby |
60 |
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Diamond
Jubilee |
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Peridot |
70 |
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Sapphire
Jubilee |
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Watches |
80 |
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Ruby
Jubilee |
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| GOLD
Gold is a precious metal that is very soft when pure (24 Kt.). Gold is the most malleable
(hammer able) and ductile (able to be made into wire) metal. Gold is alloyed (mixed with other metals, usually silver and copper) to make it less expensive and harder. The purity of gold jewelry is measured in karats. Some countries hallmark gold with a three-digit number that indicates the parts per thousand of gold. In this system, "750" means 750/1000 gold (equal to 18K); "500" means 500/1000 gold (equal to 12K). Alloyed gold comes in many colors:
| Karat |
Percent
Gold |
| 24
Kt. |
100%
Gold |
| 18
Kt. |
75%
Gold |
| 14
Kt. |
58.3%
Gold |
| 10
Kt. |
41.70% |
| Colored
Gold |
Alloy
Metal(s) Added to the Gold |
| Yellow
Gold |
50%
silver and 50% copper |
| White
Gold |
Nickel,
zinc, copper, tin and manganese |
| Pink
(rose) Gold |
90%
copper and 10% silver |
| Green
Gold |
High
proportion of silver or cadmium |
| Blue
Gold |
Some
iron |
| Grey
Gold |
15-20%
iron |
GOLD FILLED
We use the finest 14K GOLD
FILLED that mean that a sheet of 14K gold was applied to
a surface of brass core, the amount of gold equals one-twentieth of
the total weight of the piece as result of this process you have a
strong, durable, and resistant to tarnish wire.
The Gold Filled is quite different to the Gold
Plating method, which is method
depositing a thin layer of gold on the surface of other metal, this process
will not last long as the GOLD
FILLED which will last a life time with a proper care.
GOLD VERMEIL
Gold
at least 15- micro-inches thick, bonded to sterling silver by an
electrolytic or mechanical process.
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WOW! Are these cool! Alex helped me find the perfect ear
vine for my small ear. This one has just the right amount of
spunk and class with it's two toned style. Thank you for
coming to St. Louis!!
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WOW! Are these cool! Alex helped me find the perfect ear
vine for my small ear. This one has just the right amount of
spunk and class with it's two toned style. Thank you for
coming to St. Louis!! |
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