Gemstone

purchase that product. They expected that since they said it is an apple product then it must be of superior quality. This can also be related to the story told in that chapter about the pearl king in the sense that he asked Harry Winston, a famous gemstone dealer, to help sell the product. In this case, Winston is like Apple because it is a very well-known company with high quality products. Despite the black pearls being a less desirable product, people would buy it anyway just because Harry…

Lexi. we played Tic Tac Toe on the way there. When we got there we split into groups I was with Lexi’s mom and Lexi, that was our little group. Her mom was a chaperon,our class was going to the gift shop first.I went in the gift shop we looked at gemstones and T-shirts.I followed Lexi out to the gift shops porch,she sat on a railing and I jumped up onto the railing to join her, missed the railing and fell flat on my face! I…

stalk the night in the previous island. A lost treasure that sits with our names in the dry lands which we claimed on the island before. And let’s not forget the lethal god's swords that rests in our sheaths." stated Liam. "And you doubt we'll find a gemstone?" Jace grinned at his words; Liam was the richest captain and person in his homeland. They weren't just ordinary seaman, they were hunters of myths and lost treasures. Jace was the friend that shared the same dream and glory. "You brother,…

Pyrite, also known as fool's gold, is similar in color and shape to gold, and is easily mistaken for gold because it generally occurs naturally with gold. Pyrite, though, can be easily distinguished from gold by running some simple tests and doing some simple observations. Pyrite can form in many areas and shapes, the larger crystals can be perfectly formed into intriguing cubes, penetrating twins, and many other fascinating forms, while the smaller crystals can give of a shimmering or…

During the 600 C.E. to 1450 C.E., various changes and continuities have occurred both in the Indian Ocean as well as the Silk Roads due to the contacts between Africa, The Middle East and Asia. These routes were not only known for trade and commerce itself, but were also used for the spread of culture, religion, technology and political structures. This has led to the influence of cultural diffusion. Throughout the beginning of these time periods or 600 C.E., the Indian Ocean and Silk Roads…

Authors love to include deeper meanings in their text. Often engaging the reader to think deeper and re-read the text. They include these to symbolize a deeper meaning to what they are said to be, often pertaining to real life.L. Frank Baum constantly uses color throughout his novels. Using them as symbols for his characters and setting. Each color has a purpose and is made know to, they also play a crucial role and symbolize something greater. First of all, L. Frank Baum was obsessed with…

You will need some gemstones any of these: aventurine, citrine, peridot, sardonyx, yellow diamonds, citrine,some incense any of these: wood aloes, rose, rose hips, rosemary, chamomile, eucalyptus, safflower, corn, passionflower, frankincense, sandalwood,these tools or symbols…

represent a topaz, ruby, emerald, amethyst, and emerald. The composition of these pieces are new in that the top portion consists of the female figure whereas the bottom part is occupied by an intricate flower that correlates to the gemstone. Not only does the gemstone color represent the flower, but also the drapery, the decoration of hair, and the base color of the mosaic in the background. Topaz is unique for its warm golden color, Ruby for the alluring pose of the woman drawn, Amethyst is…

Clothes were becoming more fitted. Designs became more complex for people who could afford a tailor to customize their clothing. Clothing patterns showed a person's wealth. "Gemstones might be added to a fine garnment." (Tailoring 5) Closures such as zippers had yet to have been invented yet, so in many cases, individuals needed to be sewn into their clothing, Although corsets and lace helped minimize this problem, it still was…

The Silk Road is the most well-know trading route in Eurasia that mixed products and religions across a wide range of cultures and people. Around the first century BCE many trade routes stretching from China to Central Asia merged into one large interconnected route. It allowed other countries to experience new things from different cultures. The Silk Road was the major route of the new wave of religion. It opened long-distance economic relations between civilizations. The silk road did not…