Gemstone

her” (104; ch.8). Hester’s quote demonstrates her belief that Pearl’s birth gives her a reason to live and keeps her alive. This symbolism is also apparent in Hester’s choice of names for her daughter, Pearl. Hester views Pearl as a precious gemstone, similar to a Pearl formed over many years in an oyster which is used to make beautiful jewelry. Hester wishes to protect and shield Pearl, like a precious gem, from the sin of her scarlet letter. Pearl represents a symbol of blessing to her…

Oldies may say these girls are over the top, brainless, useless, irresponsible, disrespectful, or flamboyant, but these girls believe that they are the new generation… the next big thing… the “New Woman.” We’ve noticed that Flappers are actually starting to seem threatening towards those against them. Who knows, it could just be because of the new look, flappers representing a new moral order, or even the older generation still might value their olden ways. I know that if I were one of the…

our energy and aids our bodies and spirits in healing themselves. Labradorite is thought by some to strengthen the will, inner strength and convictions and aids in combating addictions. Like the sound and glistening beauty of a gentle rain, this gemstone quiets us physically, emotionally and…

In the book Stuff Matters, Mark Miodownik delves into the intricacies of the materials that allow the modern world to exist and thrive. In chapter 8, Unbreakable, Miodownik discusses the significance and characteristics of various forms of carbon in a historical lens. Although derived from the same element, graphite, diamond, and graphene all have unique properties unlike any other materials. Miodownik begins by offering a relatable anecdote to his childhood art class in order to truly show the…

What are some of the first things you think of when you think of Hawaii? Do you think of hula dancers, palm trees, pineapples? I’m guessing you think of all of those things, plus some, but I bet you don't think of the alphabet! Hawaii’s alphabet was invented by missionaries long ago, it includes all five vowels, plus the letters h,k,l,m,n,p, and w, that's only 12 letters! But that's not all, there is so much more to learn about this amazing eight island chain. Now you’re probably wondering, well…

what had happened.” He slipped a stone swung on a long gold chain from inside his shirt. The stone was the size of a sparrow’s egg, veined with ribbons of changing color. “He offered me this.” “What is it?” I asked. “An enchanted amulet. This green gemstone is solid jade. Orrin explained that I could use it to ward off witches. I hung it around my neck and went out to search for my wife. I looked everywhere. I even explored an ogres’ cave.” “Ogre?” “Oh yeah, those monsters have infested the…

Stratum 800 lacks cultural material, so it was uninhabited. Seven radio-carbon samples were dated, which gives this stratum a mean calibrated date of 100 BCE ± 100. Stratum 700 was also uninhabited because it lacks cultural material. Three post holes were cut into the top of this layer (features K, L, and M). This building was constructed during the time of Stratum 600, and none of it remains due to the fire that formed Stratum 600. Stratum 700 is given start and end dates based off the the…

livelihood of the rural dwellers in the area has been greatly constrained by increasing population pressure on natural resource, shortage of farmlands and increasing conflicts between the Fulani herdsmen and the local Mambilla crop farmers. Mining of gemstones have over the years provided an alternative source of income to most…

Adolph Hitler, a dictator of World War II, was once an artist. Despite his artistic skills and passion towards art, he was continuously rejected by art academies, and therefore, came to be an unsuccessful artist. This was one of the main causes of the Degenerate Art Commission, also called the Nazi art theft. Hitler’s personal antipathy towards modern art created the Degenerate Art Commission which destroyed and concealed thousands of modern artworks (Allsop). Starting from 1937, the looting…

in the community. To become sapphire, the mineral must be impure, otherwise it will remain a clear stone rather than a beautiful blue gem used in jewelry. After high pressure, re-crystallization, weathering, and exposure to impurities, a beautiful gemstone is revealed.…