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How to Clean Silver Earrings


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There are many products out there promising to remove tarnish and make your silver earrings look like new. You do not have to spend large amounts of money to clean your silver earrings. This can be done with products that you already have around the house.

Things You’ll Need:

  • Glass baking dish
  • Aluminum foil
  • Hot tap water
  • Baking soda
  • Towel

Clean Silver Earrings

Step1
Get a small glass baking pan and line it with aluminum foil. Place the shiny side of the aluminum foil towards you.
Step2
Place your silver earrings directly on the aluminum foil. It is perfectly acceptable to clean more then one pair of earrings at a time if you wish.
Step3
Cover the earrings with the hottest tap water that you have available. You want to make sure that the earrings are completely covered with hot water.
Step4
Sprinkle your baking soda on top of the hot water until you see a chemical reaction begin to occur on your silver earrings.
Step5
Let the earrings set in the solution for a full hour.
Step6
Remove the earrings from the solution, rinse in plain water, and towel dry. Enjoy your sparkling earrings.
 
By Robin Ross

Meaning of your charms


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Airplane travel & adventure are in your future
Angel the angel indicates higher powers at work in your life; you are blessed
Apple take time to enjoy the fruits of your labor
Bear the bear is an animal of hibernation, healing & wisdom; it calls you to nurture your inner self
Butterfly a project or idea will soon come to fruition; the butterfly also symbolizes freedom
Champagne Glasses you have great cause to celebrate; count your blessings & seize the day!
Clown remember that laughter is the best medicine - don't take life too seriously
Cupid love is in the air; whether it's a new romantic interest or a new lust for life, look out because cupid's arrow is pointed at you
Crown treat yourself like royalty and remember that if you don't take care of yourself, who will?
Deer deer energy brings us in touch with softness, gentleness & love; it is introspective & feminine
Dog dogs are guardians, protectors, angels with fur; they teach us to smell the air, roll in the grass & reconnect with the earth
Dog Bone you will be rewarded for your loyalty & hard work
Dollar Sign good fortune is headed your way
Dolphin symbol of joy, communication & community, the dolphin reminds us the importance of play
Dove considered sacred to ancient divinities of love & fertility, the dove brings peace, love & happiness
Dragon in the face of a challenge, you will rise to the occasion and meet it with courage and victory
Eagle as the great bird of vision, power, wisdom & light, the eagle brings courage
Fairy fairies remind us to dance, sing & celebrate children with bouquets of fresh flowers & banquets of delicious foods
Feather the feather represents the spirit of air; to receive a feather means you are to go on a journey
Fish a symbolic icon in many cultures, the fish embodies the spirit of water; it represents eternal youth and is a symbol of fertility and abundance
Four-Leafed Clover you've got the world on a string! enjoy it! the four-leafed clover is a classic symbol of good luck
Frog symbolic of the spirit of water, the frog cleanses, brings the rain and is the protector of newborns
Goat historically, the goat's use in ceremony has made it a symbol of both the sacred and the sacrificed; widely known as a symbol of fertility, the goat's stubborn nature and adaptability make it a survivor
Heart remember to live through your heart, not in your head; it is only with the heart that one can truly see what is important
Horse symbolizes power, strength, freedom, movement, grace & fertility
Horseshoe renowned symbol of good luck; repels bad spirits and the evil eye
Key you hold the power to open the hearts and minds of those around you
Man in the Moon the moon's eternal cycle of light and dark influences the tides, our crops, even our moods; the man in the moon reminds us to trust in the ebb and flow of life and love
Mermaid the mermaid holds the mystery of the sea; she represents hidden desire and a longing for something beyond what one's eye can see
Musical Note

you have a talent for "striking a cord" with those you meet; your creativity is inspiration to others

Nightingale

symbolizes yearning and pain; in Christianity it symbolizes the longing for heaven.

Owl

the owl represents the realm of the unknown; as guardian of the night, he is considered a keeper of wisdom
Palm Tree the palm tree indicates a need for warmth, solitude, and healing; it calls you to take a deep breath, feel the wind in your hair and your toes in the sand
Rabbit often portrayed as a clever trickster, the rabbit's also widely known as a symbol of fertility; its soft nature embraces yin lunar power
Ram your strength & determination will help you get ahead; also a symbol of fertility
Rose said to have sprung from the blood of Aphrodite, goddess of Love & Beauty, the rose embodies the essence of romantic love
Sailboat the sailboat signals a need for adventure and a break from the routine; it is time for you to return to nature
Scales of Justice you posses the power to see all sides of a situation and are thus a good mediator; you are the one others look to for fairness
Scissors the scissors symbolize the need to make a clean break; whether it's simply a new haircut or a new job, relationship or lifestyle, it's time for a fresh start
Seagull the seagull represents the freedom of spirit associated with the sea; it inspires us to see the beauty in simple things
Seashell the seashell is a gift from the sea whose mystery and eternal rhythms are represented in each shell's unique colors and patterns; it reminds us that we are each unique and beautiful in our own way
Shovel the shovel reminds us the value of sticking with a project because he who digs deep finds the richest reward
Snake protector of the household, symbol of fire and energy, the snake is a powerful healer and creative force
Spider time & patience invested in your own creations will bring great success
Star the star represents things bright, powerful and awe-inspiring; you are the brightest star in someone's sky
Teddy Bear the teddy bear is a classic symbol of home and comfort; you give comfort to those you meet
Turtle the wise old turtle says that true wisdom is attained through perseverance; establishing your own pace and following your own path are the elements of success
Wedding Ring soon to wed!
Wishbone your wish will come true

Real or Fake Diamonds ??


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Buying a diamond for the first time is a very personal and exciting experience. Hands down, the first thing on the mind of the buyer will be: How can I know I am buying the real thing and not a fake?

If you have been given a beautiful diamond or heirloom and you want to be absolutely sure that your diamond is real, get a professional appraisal. This can be done by looking under "Jewelry" (Appraisal) found in your yellow pages. Call to inquire about their services and ask these two important questions:
  1. Will I be able to accompany my jewelry at all times or will you take my jewelry to evaluate elsewhere? If they say they will need to separate your jewelry from you at any point, it would be wise to find another appraiser.
  2. What is the fee? ($50.00-$75.00 is considered a good fee.)
If a professional appraisal is not within your limited budget, here are some other methods.
  1. If you have access to a diamond tester, you can test for diamonds vs. simulants. (Beware, moissanite is the only stone than can fool the electronic diamond tester.)
  2. The transparency test. Flip your diamond upside down and place it over some newsprint. If you can clearly read through the stone, it's not a diamond. (Beware, some low cut diamonds or stones such as emeralds can be read through.)
  3. The fog test. Put your diamond in front of your mouth and fog it like you would fog a mirror. If it stays fogged for 2-4 seconds, it's a fake. A real diamond will disperse the heat instantaneously so by the time you look at it, it has already cleared up. Oil and dirt on the stone can affect reliability and the test is not accurate at all on doublets where the top of the stone is diamond and the bottom is cubic zirconia glued together.
  4. Test for weight. The most popular diamond simulant (fake) is a cubic zirconia. C.Z.'s will weigh approximately 55% more than diamonds for the same shape and size. Use a carat or gram scale to see if the impostor tips the scales too much.
  5. The U.V. test. Many diamonds will show fluorescence of blue if put under an ultra violet light or black light. 99% of all fakes don't do this; so, a positive identification of medium to strong blue would indicate a diamond. Diamonds with blue fluorescence can be as much as 20% less valuable; however, lack of blue fluorescence doesn't mean it's a fake; it could be a better quality diamond.
  6. The under the loop test. With a magnifying lens, there are some things you can look for on the stone that might give away its identity:
    1. Look at your diamond from the top and see how the facets (the cuts on top of the diamond) are joined. They should be sharp but not rolled.
    2. Is the girdle faceted or frosty (yes, then it's a diamond) or waxy and slick (yes, then it's a fake.)
    3. Under magnification, look into your diamond for flaws (carbon, pinpoints, small cracks.) It's very hard to put inclusions into a fake.
    4. Look at the stamps inside the setting. A stamp of "10K, 14K, 18K, 585, 750,900, 950, PT, Plat" indicates the setting is real gold or platinum. This gives a better chance that the stone in it is real as well. Look for any "C.Z." stamps.This will tell you the center stone is not a diamond.   

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