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Antique Silver from AC Silver
http://acsilver.blogspot.com/
AC Silver are based in the UK and specialise in antique silver, sterling silver, silver plate and antique diamond jewellery and collectables such as silver candlesticks, silver tea sets and antique cutlery, we ship internationally.
- Added on: May 8th, 2009
- Country: United Kingdom
- Language: English
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Opal - October\'s Birthstone
Almost 95% of opals originate in deserts of Australia - with the remaining 5% from Brazil, Mexico and Nevada.The name 'opal' is derived from the Greek word 'opallios', which may be translated as 'colour change'.W2754 Art Nouveau Style Opal PendantOpa...
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Silver Decoration
As website administrator I regularly upload items of silver described as having 'chased, embossed or engraved decoration' - so what does that mean? Chased decoration is achieved by the use of steel punches and hammers to indent or push the silver int...
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September Birthstone - Sapphire
W2596 A Victorian Brooch W976 A Pink Sapphire Bracelet W2489 A Yellow Sappire RingThe word sapphire is derived from the Greek word 'sappheiros' - which translates as 'precious stone'.The sapphire is a member of the Corundum (aluminium oxide) family...
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August Birthstone - Peridot
A Peridot and Diamond Ring SKU W2507The origin(s) of the word peridot is uncertain. Some sources state the word is derived from the Arabic word faridat meaning 'gem'. Other sources suggest the word originates from the Anglo-Norman pedoretes, which de...
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Ruby - The July Birthstone
Fine Art Deco Ring SKU W2341The mineral corundum is colourless, yet traces of elements such as chrome, iron, titanium or vanadium create a multi-coloured spectrum of gems, ruby being the red variety.The name ruby is derived from the Latin 'rubens' me...
