Sterling Silver Charms

Mysterious and subtle magical practices are associated with moon which colors are white and silver as the metal to be used... as it is used in our fine collection of Sterling Silver Charms, stamped, engraved or three-dimensional cast. Explore the lunar energy magic by wearing our Sterling Silver Charms with the confidence of getting better quality and durability, starting with our original designs by themselves. Most silver jewelry is easily maintained by wiping with a soft, clean cloth to retain its luster and beauty, and avoiding contact with soap, perfume, hairsprays and other cosmetics. With minimal cost and care Silver Italian Charms may add a touch of distinction to your charming presence. In Jewelry, the standard for sterling silver has remained unchanged throughout the centuries since 1300 when King Edward I of England established the early trade practice rule for silversmiths, by means of decreeing that sterling must consist of 92.5 percent pure silver metal alloyed with 7.6 percent copper. As for today, the term "sterling" refers to the composition of the metal, and not to the weight of a finished item either small or large. Sterling Silver Charms sometimes may be marked as 925, in which case meaning that 925 parts per thousand of the piece are pure silver. Silver-plated is not silver metal, just a layer of silver bonded to any other base metal, and vermeil (pronounced as "ver-may") is a special type of gold plated product, consisting of a base of sterling silver coated or plated with gold. Jewelry made of silver parts and gold parts must carry dual designations such as "Sterling and xxK". According to the law, all quality-marked silver must bear the name or an American registered trademark of the company's name or person that will stand behind such mark. It is renown that silver is much more plentiful than gold, but tends to tarnish, making it less popular as the metal to be used in some forms of jewelry. As with gold, silver is too soft that it simply cannot be used in its pure state and must be combined other metals to enhance its durability.

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Madagascar Amethyst

(Variety of Quartz)
Crystallographic properties:
Trigonal System (Subdivision of the hexagonal system)
Quartz forms hexagonal prisms at the blunted ends and the head
finishing in hexagonal pyramids.

Physical properties
Hardness 7
Density 2.65 - 2.66
Refractive Index: 1.54 -1.55 + 0.009 positive uniaxial
Glare: vitreous

Chemical Composition: Faceted Amethyst
Silicium Dioxide ( SiO2 )
The colouring of amethysts is due to the presence of colour centers which come from substitution of ions of
silicon by iron ions in the crystal lattice of quartz.
The amethyst crystallizes at temperatures lower than smoky quartz for example. In Madagascar, we find it either in
the crypts of pegmatites, or in the quartzite veins in connection with those.
The geodes of the siliceous nodules of basalts contain some too.

The first have an hexagonal network, although their pattern of crystallization is only of ternary order. The seconds
have a ternary network. The elementary mesh is a rhomboedron, i.e. a parallelepiped consisted six equal
rhombuses.

A ternary axis A3 joint the tops of the regular trihedrons, three normal binary axes A2 with the ternary axis joining
the meddle of opposite horizontal corners.


Here elements of symmetry of the Trigonal system with
the oblique shape, the tetragonal scalenoedron.

It is interesting to see what becomes this tetragonal scalenoedron in others classes where the disappearance of
the symmetry planes makes decrease of half the number of the faces. We obtain a trapezohedron (One notices that
these two trapezohedrons are not superposable. It is said that they are two enantiomorphism shapes. They are
symmetrical compared to a symmetry plane.)

One speaks about right trapezohedron and left trapezohedron (just as we have a right hand and a left hand,

nonsuperposable thus enantiomorphism).


Certain minerals present sometimes left forms sometimes right forms. The most known example is that of quartz.
The distinction between left quartz and right quartz has a certain importance in the electronics industry where one
uses the piezo-electric properties of this mineral.

The negative crystals of hexagonal shape can contain liquids like water, gas, as well as rutile needles, tiny hematite
discs, goetite, fushsite or mica.


Inclusions of H2O and CO2 in an amethyst from Madagascar. Habitus type of flattened Dauphin.


This marvellous Bi-terminated amethyst of 128 grams also contains water drops in its center. Habitus type of rhomboedron.
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The amethyst scepters are also typical in Madagascar.

Here, a scepter in the blackberry shape.
There, the stem of the scepter developed by crystallizing around it a quantity of small points in hedgehog. Length:40 mm.

Double scepter.
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Head of scepter: 132 grams
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Amethyst in castle on its quartz gangue. 986 grams.
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The fact that sometimes only a thin surface layer of violet color be presents in the stone or that this color is not
homogeneous, makes often a difficult cutting. The art of lapidary is to place the color correctly in order to
make homogeneous the tone of the cut stone. The distribution of the color in a cut stone is observed simply by
immersing it in water contained in a transparent container and colourless. The color of amethyst varies from purple
reddish to purple bluish while passing by straightforwardly crimsons tone. Thus of very variable intensity, the color
is often laid out in stripes parallel to the final faces of the crystal.

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Cutting Styles Characteristics Crystalline Systems


Amethyst Crystal 1 Amethyst Crystal 2 Amethyst Scepter Faceted Amethyst

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(Variety of Quartz)
Crystallographic properties:
Trigonal System (Subdivision of the hexagonal system)
Quartz forms hexagonal prisms at the blunted ends and the head
finishing in hexagonal pyramids.

Physical properties
Hardness 7
Density 2.65 - 2.66
Refractive Index: 1.54 -1.55 + 0.009 positive uniaxial
Glare: vitreous

Chemical Composition: Faceted Amethyst
Silicium Dioxide ( SiO2 )
The colouring of amethysts is due to the presence of colour centers which come from substitution of ions of
silicon by iron ions in the crystal lattice of quartz.
The amethyst crystallizes at temperatures lower than smoky quartz for example. In Madagascar, we find it either in
the crypts of pegmatites, or in the quartzite veins in connection with those.
The geodes of the siliceous nodules of basalts contain some too.

The first have an hexagonal network, although their pattern of crystallization is only of ternary order. The seconds
have a ternary network. The elementary mesh is a rhomboedron, i.e. a parallelepiped consisted six equal
rhombuses.

A ternary axis A3 joint the tops of the regular trihedrons, three normal binary axes A2 with the ternary axis joining
the meddle of opposite horizontal corners.


Here elements of symmetry of the Trigonal system with
the oblique shape, the tetragonal scalenoedron.

It is interesting to see what becomes this tetragonal scalenoedron in others classes where the disappearance of
the symmetry planes makes decrease of half the number of the faces. We obtain a trapezohedron (One notices that
these two trapezohedrons are not superposable. It is said that they are two enantiomorphism shapes. They are
symmetrical compared to a symmetry plane.)

One speaks about right trapezohedron and left trapezohedron (just as we have a right hand and a left hand,

nonsuperposable thus enantiomorphism).


Certain minerals present sometimes left forms sometimes right forms. The most known example is that of quartz.
The distinction between left quartz and right quartz has a certain importance in the electronics industry where one
uses the piezo-electric properties of this mineral.

The negative crystals of hexagonal shape can contain liquids like water, gas, as well as rutile needles, tiny hematite
discs, goetite, fushsite or mica.


Inclusions of H2O and CO2 in an amethyst from Madagascar. Habitus type of flattened Dauphin.


This marvellous Bi-terminated amethyst of 128 grams also contains water drops in its center. Habitus type of rhomboedron.
Enlarge

The amethyst scepters are also typical in Madagascar.

Here, a scepter in the blackberry shape.
There, the stem of the scepter developed by crystallizing around it a quantity of small points in hedgehog. Length:40 mm.

Double scepter.
Enlarge

Head of scepter: 132 grams
Enlarge

Amethyst in castle on its quartz gangue. 986 grams.
Enlarge

The fact that sometimes only a thin surface layer of violet color be presents in the stone or that this color is not
homogeneous, makes often a difficult cutting. The art of lapidary is to place the color correctly in order to
make homogeneous the tone of the cut stone. The distribution of the color in a cut stone is observed simply by
immersing it in water contained in a transparent container and colourless. The color of amethyst varies from purple
reddish to purple bluish while passing by straightforwardly crimsons tone. Thus of very variable intensity, the color
is often laid out in stripes parallel to the final faces of the crystal.

Enlarge

Cutting Styles Characteristics Crystalline Systems


Amethyst Crystal 1 Amethyst Crystal 2 Amethyst Scepter Faceted Amethyst

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Which Is Better - Fixed Wall Switches or Wireless Emergency Pendants?

Each has its place. In some circumstances, it may be difficult for a tenant to physically get to a fixed pull chair switch whereas a pendant will work anywhere in an apartment or facility. On the other hand, many independent seniors will resent having to wear a pendant. This will be especially true for seniors who do not feel that they have any immediate or threatening health problems. They may end up throwing it in a drawer and forgetting where it is. A good solution is to install fixed pull switches with hand beaded chains in every apartment and/or the table top call switch. Offer the pendants on an as-needed basis. The facility may consider leasing the pendants to the residents to generate additional monthly income.

If wireless is the option of choice, wireless transmitters may be easily installed on frequently opened doors or drawers such as the refrigerator door, the silverware drawer or bathroom door. If the door is not opened within a selectable time of either twelve or twenty-four hours, an alarm is generated by the computer. These check-in transmitters may be easily installed one at a time on an as-needed basis or all at once when the initial system is installed. If the resident leaves for an extended period of time, the inactivity alarm will activate only once. Then the resident returns and opens the door or drawer, the transmitter will automatically reinstall itself into the daily check-in monitor loop without any action on the part of the staff. This eliminates the possibility of human error and the need for “vacation bookkeeping”.

The following are important considerations when evaluating any wireless emergency call system:

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SUPERVISION

The system must know if a pendant or transmitter has stopped working or if its battery is low and then alert facility staff. Pendants and transmitters should have the capability of checking in by sending a test signal at least once each minute. Using unsupervised pendants for medical emergency call should not be considered as it will put resident’s lives at risk and create unnecessary exposure and liability for the facility.

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TOTALLY WIRELESS

The system should be totally wireless and not rely on telephone lines which are an ongoing monthly expense to the facility. Telephone lines are an unnecessary liability and introduce an element of chance into the transmission of a life saving alarm. This is because the signal must rely on passing through local telephone company copper wires to their central station switch and back again to the facility.

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WORKS ANYWHERE

An emergency call pendant should work anywhere in the facility such as the dining room or exercise room and not be limited to operation only in the resident’s apartment. The system should have the ability to detect pendant activation out-of-doors on the walking trail or at the tennis court.

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LOCATION DETECTION

The system should be able to provide the general location of the resident. This would be especially true for out-of-doors applications. By adding locators, pendants may be located to within ten feet. A Nurse Call wireless emergency call system SHOULD provide ALL of these important features.

Ultimately the final decision should be on the individual resident. When you decide on a specific emergency call system, it should have the option of both wall mounted and wireless this way you can provide your residents with alternatives to the emergency call system.

CareCaller strives to provide their clients with the best nurse call systems Care Caller achieved this by bringing together the most reliable and innovative hardware with the most experienced and knowledgeable technicians and staff.

Jeweled Shamrock Pendant

March 17th is St. Patrick's Day and according to tradition if you are not wearing at least a little something green you just might get pinched and why put yourself through that? Let's face it most of us do not look very good in green attire but, there are ways around this.

A pretty green pendant to wear on your lapel for the occasion would be fun and festive especially if you make it yourself.

I chose the Shamrock or Four Leaf Clover because, According to Irish tradition it represents blessings and who doesn't like getting blessed?

This St. Patrick's Day craft project is geared for adults, it is not easy enough for children to do unless an adult is right there helping the child through each step.

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Supplies:

1- 18 X 22 piece of green felt. (any shade of green)

1- Acrylic Craft Jewel (any color)

1- Pin Back- 1 1/4"

A small tube of green (any shade of green) glitter fabric paint

Scissors

Craft Tacky Glue

1- Black Sharpie marker

Heart shaped template (provided)

Circle shaped template (provided)

Clover Stem template (provided)

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Please go to- http://www.craftsxcetra.com/jeweled_shamrock_templates.html to print out the templates for this project.

Directions:

1. Print out the templates provided. Use medium to heavy white card stock to print on.

2. Cut along out lines of the circle template and the clover stem template. (See fig. 1) at http://www.craftsxcetra.com/images/pendant_fig1.jpg

3. Fold heart shaped template in half. (See Fig. 2) at http://www.craftsxcetra.com/images/pendant_fig2.jpg

4. Cut along out line of the folded heart shaped template. (See Fig. 3 & 4) at http://www.craftsxcetra.com/images/pendant_fig3.jpg and http://www.craftsxcetra.com/images/pendant_fig4.jpg

*Unfold the heart shaped template.

5. Lay the heart shaped template onto the piece of green felt. Take the black Sharpie marker and carefully trace inside the line of the template.

Do this 4X (4-times). Let Ink Dry. (See Fig. 5 & 6) at http://www.craftsxcetra.com/images/pendant_fig5.jpg and http://www.craftsxcetra.com/images/pendant_fig6.jpg

6. Trace the Clover stem template and the Circle template onto the green felt. Let Ink dry. Cut along outer edges. (See Fig. 7) at http://www.craftsxcetra.com/pendant_fig7.jpg

7. Glue each heart piece to the circle piece. Be sure to glue the pointed part of the heart piece to the inner part of the circle piece forming a Shamrock or Four Leaf Clover.

Let glue dry (5 - 15 mins) (See Fig. 8 & 9) at http://www.craftsxcetra.com/images/pendant_fig8.jpg and http://www.craftsxcetra.com/images/pendant_fig9.jpg

8. Turn Shamrock or Four Leaf Clover over, and glue the Clover Stem unto the back. Make sure that the stem extends out and shows from the front before actually applying the glue.

Let dry (5 - 15 mins)

9. Glue the acrylic craft jewel in the middle of the Shamrock or Four Leaf Clover. Let dry for (5 - 15 mins)

10. Take your tube of green glitter fabric paint and carefully trace along all edges of the Shamrock or Four Leaf Clover.

Let glue dry for approx. 24-Hours. Be sure to sit your project somewhere out of reach from the kiddos! lol

11. After the glitter fabric paint has dried (24-hrs) You might want to go back over it with the paint, It's up to you because, if you do choose to go back over it you will need to let it dry again for another 24-hrs.

12. Simply glue the pin back to the back of the Shamrock or Four Leaf Clover. Glue to center of the Circle part. Let dry for at least 1-hour or more before attempting to wear.

And, That's It!

You can view the finished Jeweled Shamrock Pendant here at: http://www.craftsxcetra.com/images/pendant_fig10.jpg

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Your Jeweled Shamrock Pendant is ready to wear for St. Patrick's Day!

You may even want to make more than one, and share them with family, friends, and co-workers.

"Many Irish Blessings to You & Happy St. Patrick's Day!"

Lynda K. Smith, is the owner and webmaster of http://www.craftsxcetra.com She lives in Texas with her Husband and Two Children. Her hobbies are sewing, crafts, and web design.