Local Search Marketing makes the phone ring!

Local Search Marketing provides you, the business owner, with the most targeted and cost effective customer acquisition opportunity. Your customers are more and more often searching for businesses like yours on the Internet. Studies show that these customers have a serious buying intent. As a local business you need to figure out how to cost effectively reach out to these customers and start the business relationship. You need to do this even if you don't have a web site and don't want ...
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Posted on March 10th, 2010

Moissanite Earrings, The Modern Brazilian Beetle.

The history of earrings is a varied history indeed. And the latest in the long line of female body adornments known as earrings are Moissanite earrings. Moissanite is taking the jewelry world by storm and moissanite earrings are no exception. Moissanite earrings, well earrings in general anyway, are a fashion with a long history. They are believed to have originated around 3000 BC. Fashioned often in gold, silver or bronze, numerous examples of earrings dating from around 2500 BC to the time of ...
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Posted on March 9th, 2010

Lavender Lust: Tanzanite

'One, who wears gems possesses wealth.'  Sam Veda quotes Tanzanite, a zoisite mineral crystal, is a young and precious gemstone. Rarity as an added plus on its price tag, tanzanite is already, a much demanded and intriguing gem, since its discovery in 1967. As the name suggests, this beautifully rich blue, blue to purple-blue, transparent variety, is found in Tanzania. However, a new green variety is recently found. It actually appears a lovely yellowish-green to gray-green to a bluish-green. ...
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Posted on March 8th, 2010

How to Shop for Jewelry Online

If you're considering a gift of jewelry for someone special or as a treat for yourself, take some time to learn the terms used in the industry. 1. Gold Gold means all gold or 24 karat (24K) gold. Because 24K gold is soft, it's usually mixed with other metals to increase its durability and hardness. If a piece of jewelry is not 24 karat gold, the karat quality should accompany any claim that the item is gold. 2. Platinum, Silver and Other Metals Platinum is a precious metal that costs more than ...
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Posted on March 7th, 2010

Threader Earrings -- a Fashion Jewelry Success Story

/p> New jewelry fashions need several factors going for them if they are to succeed. These include aesthetics, price, timing, and maybe even just sheer, plain luck. Threader earrings seem to have all these qualities in abundance. Also known as earthreads or ear strings, threader earrings have a very large following, especially among the young set, who think that they are and cool. Threader earrings are exactly what they sound like: a length of a thin chain that the wearer threads through one or ...
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Posted on March 6th, 2010

The Centre of our Existence!

The Centre of Our Existence! Most of us have heard talk or have read something about the seven centers of energies that we refer to as Chakras. I do believe these are very important centres of our being in terms of our energy field, our aura, and most of all our own balance that can manifest into our physical body. So what can we do about these energies and how can we balance these centres? You don't need a high level of schooling but perhaps only a few small tips that can enhance your ...
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Posted on March 5th, 2010

How to clean gold jewelry

Gold jewelry to a woman is priceless. Although gold jewelry comes in many different styles and colors, the care and cleaning procedure for all golden treasures remain the same. Good common sense is your best guide, and these important tips on how to clean gold jewelry will help you keep your exquisite pieces lustrous and shining. Gold is tarnish-resistant, but it can get dirty or smudged. Lotions, powders, soaps, even natural skin oils that we use regularly can cover your jewelry and cut down ...
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Posted on March 4th, 2010

Keeping Good Care for Your Silver Bracelet

/p> A silver bracelet is an elegant piece of jewelry that can be worn with almost anything at any occasion. However, silver is exposed to elements everyday that cause it to tarnish or to oxidize. The catalysts for tarnish include many elements such as oxygen, sulfur, or even the salt residue from your hands. There is some proper care and cleaning that one must know to keep silver looking its best. Here are some helpful tips to keep your silver bracelet looking beautiful. Preventing ...
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Posted on March 1st, 2010

Heaven’s Attraction: Aquamarine

'I adore wearing gems, but not because they are mine. You can't possess radiance, you can only admire it.' Elizabeth Taylor quotes (English Actress. 1932-1975, Hampstead, London, England, UK)Aquamarine is a beautiful, mesmerizing, exquisite gemstone, which has been sparkling in various kinds of jewelry with men and women. Its glamour and attraction has still not faded as it teams finely with other colored gemstones featured.Aquamarine belongs to the beryl mineral family, along with other ...
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Posted on February 28th, 2010

How To Choose The Perfect Necklace - One that makes you look

That necklace you wear can make or break the outfit. Of all the jewelry pieces you might choose, your necklace can make the greatest impact on the overall look. Take a simple black cocktail dress for example. On its own, is almost like a uniform. You could disappear into the crowd if you are not careful. Now add on a lariat. A stunning necklace that draws attention. Better yet, if you have the height for it, put on a pearl rope, or a gorgeous necklace that is 37 inches or longer. A ...
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Posted on February 25th, 2010