Memorable quote (s) from the movie:
Lorelei Lee (Marilyn Monroe): A kiss on the hand may be quite continental..... But diamonds are a girl's best friend........A kiss may be grand, but it won't pay the rental on your humble flat......Or help you at the automat..... Men grow cold as girls grow old, and we all lose our charm in the end...... But square-cut or pear-shaped, these rocks won't lost their shape........Diamonds are a girl's best friend.
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Updata: Lab-Grown Diamonds Make The Cut
Joshua Davis writes:
This winter, a sparkling diamond landed in front of a technician at the Gemological Institute of America in New York City. He ran tests, noted the stone was man-made, and graded it as he would any diamond. It was the gem industry’s strongest acknowledgment yet that lab-grown diamonds are just as real as natural ones.
More info @ http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/15.02/start.html?pg=6
This winter, a sparkling diamond landed in front of a technician at the Gemological Institute of America in New York City. He ran tests, noted the stone was man-made, and graded it as he would any diamond. It was the gem industry’s strongest acknowledgment yet that lab-grown diamonds are just as real as natural ones.
More info @ http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/15.02/start.html?pg=6
The Federal Trade Commission’s Guide for the Jewelry, Precious Metals and Pewter Industries
FTC writes:
23.8 Misrepresentation as to content of pewter.
(a) It is unfair or deceptive to mark, describe, or otherwise represent all or part of an industry product as "Pewter" or any abbreviation if such mark or description misrepresents the product's true composition.
(b) An industry product or part thereof may be described or marked as "Pewter" or any abbreviation if it consists of at least 900 parts per 1000 Grade A Tin, with the remainder composed of metals appropriate for use in pewter.
More info @ http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/guides/jewel-gd.htm
23.8 Misrepresentation as to content of pewter.
(a) It is unfair or deceptive to mark, describe, or otherwise represent all or part of an industry product as "Pewter" or any abbreviation if such mark or description misrepresents the product's true composition.
(b) An industry product or part thereof may be described or marked as "Pewter" or any abbreviation if it consists of at least 900 parts per 1000 Grade A Tin, with the remainder composed of metals appropriate for use in pewter.
More info @ http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/guides/jewel-gd.htm
Understanding Jewellery
By David Bennett & Daniela Mascetti
Antique Collector’s Club
1989/2003 ISBN 1-85149-430-8
Antique Collector’s Club writes:
Now revised and fully updated, this classic book brings together the identification and dating of all types of jewellery, from the late 18th century until the end of the millennium.
The first section of the book provides a detailed study of gemstones, where they come from and the testing methods which are used to identify precious and semi-precious stones, assess quality and detect fakes. Understanding Jewellery is unique in explaining why values vary, setting out the information in a straightforward and uncomplicated manner, linking the text to specific illustrations.
The authors, Sotheby’s experts, evaluate many millions of pounds worth of jewellery annually and thus handle a complete cross-section of what is available on the market. They have specially selected the 919 superb color plates to show what to look for when purchasing antique jewellery and, equally importantly, what to avoid. Great care has been taken to illustrate each piece of jewellery at its actual size.
This book is already firmly established as a reference work for dealers and collectors of jewellery, and for those interested in the history and development of fashion and style. This new revised and expanded edition adds even further depth to the understanding of the subject.
About the authors
Daniela Mascetti is the author of two books on 18th and 19 century jewellery, and is co-author with Amanda Triossi of Earrings from Antiquity to the Present; Necklaces from Antiquity to the Present and Bulgari.
David Bennet has been involved in all Sotheby’s jewellery collections and sales held during the past 30 years. He gives counseling in hermetic astrology and designs unique jewels, each tailored exactly to the owner’s psyche and personal path.
Antique Collector’s Club
1989/2003 ISBN 1-85149-430-8
Antique Collector’s Club writes:
Now revised and fully updated, this classic book brings together the identification and dating of all types of jewellery, from the late 18th century until the end of the millennium.
The first section of the book provides a detailed study of gemstones, where they come from and the testing methods which are used to identify precious and semi-precious stones, assess quality and detect fakes. Understanding Jewellery is unique in explaining why values vary, setting out the information in a straightforward and uncomplicated manner, linking the text to specific illustrations.
The authors, Sotheby’s experts, evaluate many millions of pounds worth of jewellery annually and thus handle a complete cross-section of what is available on the market. They have specially selected the 919 superb color plates to show what to look for when purchasing antique jewellery and, equally importantly, what to avoid. Great care has been taken to illustrate each piece of jewellery at its actual size.
This book is already firmly established as a reference work for dealers and collectors of jewellery, and for those interested in the history and development of fashion and style. This new revised and expanded edition adds even further depth to the understanding of the subject.
About the authors
Daniela Mascetti is the author of two books on 18th and 19 century jewellery, and is co-author with Amanda Triossi of Earrings from Antiquity to the Present; Necklaces from Antiquity to the Present and Bulgari.
David Bennet has been involved in all Sotheby’s jewellery collections and sales held during the past 30 years. He gives counseling in hermetic astrology and designs unique jewels, each tailored exactly to the owner’s psyche and personal path.
Saturday, February 03, 2007
Most Dangerous Destinations
(via Forbes) The following countries are perceived as the most dangerous destinations in the world for variety of reasons.
1. Somalia
2. Iraq
3. Afghanistan
4. Democratic Republic of the Congo
5. Cote d'Ivorie
6. Pakistan
7. Burundi
8. Sri Lanka
9. Haiti
10. Chad
11. Lebanon
12. Liberia
13. Sudan
1. Somalia
2. Iraq
3. Afghanistan
4. Democratic Republic of the Congo
5. Cote d'Ivorie
6. Pakistan
7. Burundi
8. Sri Lanka
9. Haiti
10. Chad
11. Lebanon
12. Liberia
13. Sudan
Warming 'likely' Man-made, Unstoppable
(via AP) Seth Borenstein writes:
The world's leading climate scientists said global warming has begun, is "very likely" caused by man, and will be unstoppable.
The scientists — using their strongest language yet on the issue — said now that world has begun to warm, hotter temperatures and rises in sea level "would continue for centuries" no matter how much humans control their pollution. The report also linked the warming to the recent increase in stronger hurricanes.
More info @ http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070202/ap_on_sc/france_climate_change
The world's leading climate scientists said global warming has begun, is "very likely" caused by man, and will be unstoppable.
The scientists — using their strongest language yet on the issue — said now that world has begun to warm, hotter temperatures and rises in sea level "would continue for centuries" no matter how much humans control their pollution. The report also linked the warming to the recent increase in stronger hurricanes.
More info @ http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070202/ap_on_sc/france_climate_change
Friday, February 02, 2007
Diamonds Are Forever Movie
Memorable quote (s) from the movie:
Sir Donald Munger (Laurence Naismith): Tell me, Commander, how far does your expertise extend into the field of diamonds?
James Bond ( Sean Connery): Well, hardest substance found in nature, they cut glass, suggest marriages, I suppose it replaced the dog as the girl's best friend. That's about it.
M (Bernard Lee): Refreshing to hear that there is one subject you're not an expert on!
Sir Donald Munger (Laurence Naismith): Tell me, Commander, how far does your expertise extend into the field of diamonds?
James Bond ( Sean Connery): Well, hardest substance found in nature, they cut glass, suggest marriages, I suppose it replaced the dog as the girl's best friend. That's about it.
M (Bernard Lee): Refreshing to hear that there is one subject you're not an expert on!
The Federal Trade Commission’s Guide for the Jewelry, Precious Metals and Pewter Industries
FTC writes:
23.7 Misuse of the words "platinum," "iridium," "palladium," "ruthenium," "rhodium," and "osmium."
(a) It is unfair or deceptive to use the words "platinum," "iridium," "palladium," "ruthenium," "rhodium," and "osmium," or any abbreviation to mark or describe all or part of an industry product if such marking or description misrepresents the product’s true composition. The Platinum Group Metals (PGM) are Platinum, Iridium, Palladium, Ruthenium, Rhodium, and Osmium.
(b) The following are examples of markings or descriptions that may be misleading:
(1) Use of the word "Platinum" or any abbreviation, without qualification, to describe all or part of an industry product that is not composed throughout of 950 parts per thousand pure Platinum.
(2) Use of the word "Platinum" or any abbreviation accompanied by a number indicating the parts per thousand of pure Platinum contained in the product without mention of the number of parts per thousand of other PGM contained in the product, to describe all or part of an industry product that is not composed throughout of at least 850 parts per thousand pure platinum, for example,"600Plat."
(3) Use of the word "Platinum" or any abbreviation thereof, to mark or describe any product that is not composed throughout of at least 500 parts per thousand pure Platinum.
(c) The following are examples of markings and descriptions that are not considered unfair or deceptive:
(1) The following abbreviations for each of the PGM may be used for quality marks on articles: "Plat." or "Pt." for Platinum; "Irid." or "Ir." for Iridium; "Pall." or "Pd." for Palladium; "Ruth." or "Ru." for Ruthenium; "Rhod." or "Rh." for Rhodium; and "Osmi." or "Os." for Osmium.
(2) An industry product consisting of at least 950 parts per thousand pure Platinum may be marked or described as "Platinum."
(3) An industry product consisting of 850 parts per thousand pure Platinum, 900 parts per thousand pure Platinum, or 950 parts per thousand pure Platinum may be marked "Platinum," provided that the Platinum marking is preceded by a number indicating the amount in parts per thousand of pure Platinum (for industry products consisting of 950 parts per thousand pure Platinum, the marking described in § 23.7(b)(2) above is also appropriate). Thus, the following markings may be used: "950Pt.," "950Plat.," "900Pt.," "900Plat.," "850Pt.," or "850Plat."
(4) An industry product consisting of at least 950 parts per thousand PGM, and of at least 500 parts per thousand pure Platinum, may be marked "Platinum," provided that the mark of each PGM constituent is preceded by a number indicating the amount in parts per thousand of each PGM, as for example, "600Pt.350Ir.," "600Plat.350Irid.," or "550Pt.350Pd.50Ir.," "550Plat.350Pall.50Irid."
Note to 23.7: Exemptions recognized in the assay of platinum industry products are listed in the Appendix.
More info @ http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/guides/jewel-gd.htm
23.7 Misuse of the words "platinum," "iridium," "palladium," "ruthenium," "rhodium," and "osmium."
(a) It is unfair or deceptive to use the words "platinum," "iridium," "palladium," "ruthenium," "rhodium," and "osmium," or any abbreviation to mark or describe all or part of an industry product if such marking or description misrepresents the product’s true composition. The Platinum Group Metals (PGM) are Platinum, Iridium, Palladium, Ruthenium, Rhodium, and Osmium.
(b) The following are examples of markings or descriptions that may be misleading:
(1) Use of the word "Platinum" or any abbreviation, without qualification, to describe all or part of an industry product that is not composed throughout of 950 parts per thousand pure Platinum.
(2) Use of the word "Platinum" or any abbreviation accompanied by a number indicating the parts per thousand of pure Platinum contained in the product without mention of the number of parts per thousand of other PGM contained in the product, to describe all or part of an industry product that is not composed throughout of at least 850 parts per thousand pure platinum, for example,"600Plat."
(3) Use of the word "Platinum" or any abbreviation thereof, to mark or describe any product that is not composed throughout of at least 500 parts per thousand pure Platinum.
(c) The following are examples of markings and descriptions that are not considered unfair or deceptive:
(1) The following abbreviations for each of the PGM may be used for quality marks on articles: "Plat." or "Pt." for Platinum; "Irid." or "Ir." for Iridium; "Pall." or "Pd." for Palladium; "Ruth." or "Ru." for Ruthenium; "Rhod." or "Rh." for Rhodium; and "Osmi." or "Os." for Osmium.
(2) An industry product consisting of at least 950 parts per thousand pure Platinum may be marked or described as "Platinum."
(3) An industry product consisting of 850 parts per thousand pure Platinum, 900 parts per thousand pure Platinum, or 950 parts per thousand pure Platinum may be marked "Platinum," provided that the Platinum marking is preceded by a number indicating the amount in parts per thousand of pure Platinum (for industry products consisting of 950 parts per thousand pure Platinum, the marking described in § 23.7(b)(2) above is also appropriate). Thus, the following markings may be used: "950Pt.," "950Plat.," "900Pt.," "900Plat.," "850Pt.," or "850Plat."
(4) An industry product consisting of at least 950 parts per thousand PGM, and of at least 500 parts per thousand pure Platinum, may be marked "Platinum," provided that the mark of each PGM constituent is preceded by a number indicating the amount in parts per thousand of each PGM, as for example, "600Pt.350Ir.," "600Plat.350Irid.," or "550Pt.350Pd.50Ir.," "550Plat.350Pall.50Irid."
Note to 23.7: Exemptions recognized in the assay of platinum industry products are listed in the Appendix.
More info @ http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/guides/jewel-gd.htm
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