“I got the black lung, Pop!” – name that movie. I’ve been sick but had a little vacation anyway and picked up a few things that I’m going to share with you now. Sorry for the coughing. And rambling. And of course, I joke about shoplifting but this was a complete accident and nothing I’d ever do intentionally. What I’m wearing today: China Glaze For Audrey topped with OPI Black Shatter Tarina Tarantino Pearl Glow Primer Laura Mercier Mineral Foundation Mac Stereo Rose MSF for Blush Mac Studio Finish Concealer BE Well Rested over Concealer (applied too heavily) Laura Mercier Wheat Eye Basics Mac Copperplate, Cork & Vanilla Shadows Sue Devitt Eye Intensifier in Chiang Mai Mally Liner in Midnight in waterlines Mally Volumizing Mascara Shu Uemura Seal Brow Pencil Mally Clear Brow Gel Dior Lip Glow Chanel Galactic Glossimer
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The Black Lung, Monterey Haul & Some Shoplifting
December 26th, 2011
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Looking For Some Alone Time?
March 6th, 2011A 56-page ebook on how to find great deals on romantic getaways! Comes with downloadable MP3 audio files for listening on the go. Beautifully illustrated and packed with useful information for couples looking to get away from it all! Pays 50% commission!
Looking For Some Alone Time?
Some Tips tell you Where and How to Procure Discount Pearl Necklaces
October 27th, 2010Never let yourself believe that having your own pearl necklace is an unreachable dream. With a bit of know-how, there are several ways for you to buy a pearl necklace at a considerable discount!
Synthetic Pearls Necklaces made of synthetic pearls are usually sold at discounted rates because they’re overflowing in the market and they’re not as in demand as cultivated or cultured pearls. Synthetic pearls also come in a range of colors, designs, and sizes, so take your time choosing which pearl necklace appeals to you the most and ensuring that you’re buying a jewelry piece that people you know are unlikely to own as well.
Wholesale pearl Jewelry Markets If you want something to occupy your time and help you earn money at the same time, consider entering the pearl industry as a buyer and seller of pearl necklaces. Search for jewelry wholesale markets in your area and you’ll be surprised at the discount rates supplies are offering if you express your intention to purchase their products wholesale.
Of course, your buying trip doesn’t have to be 100% about business. Once you’ve finished choosing and purchasing pearl necklaces, you certainly deserve the right to select one from the lot for your personal use. At times, if you’re purchasing a huge quantity of products, you might even be able to persuade the seller to part with a pearl necklace for free, depending on what you have your eye on and how great your persuasive skills are.
Befriending Jewelry Shop Owners and Assistants The only way to befriend jewelry shop owners and employees is by building a solid reputation as a jewelry buyer. If they see and transact with you often, they’ll soon think of you as one of their most loyal customers.
When this happens, they’ll soon be willing to offer you discounted rates for their pearl necklaces and contact you ahead of time as well if they’re planning to have a sale. That way, you get first pick on everything!
Joining Jewelry Associations Jewelry associations accept members who are extremely interested in owning, selling, or crafting jewelry pieces. Members of such groups are usually given discounted rates when purchasing all sorts of jewelries including pearl necklaces of course. These rates are of course lower than what are being offered to non-members.
Buying a Set You’ll have more chances of obtaining a discount for your pearl necklace if you choose to buy a whole set of pearl earrings, necklace, and bracelet. Once you do, the jewelry retailer will be more willing to reduce his price for you.
Direct to the Source Instead of purchasing pearl necklaces at jewelry boutiques and other distributors, find a way so you can buy pearl necklaces from the original supplier. Be warned however that suppliers mostly sell by the bulk. Nevertheless, if you do find a way to do so, you’ll most probably benefit from discounted rates.
Going Online There are various ways for you to take advantage of discount pearl necklaces in the Internet.
Auction Houses and Bidding Sites Visit these websites regularly to be the first to know when there’s a discounted pearl necklace up for grabs. You may have to register an account in such sites first if you wish to participate. Once you become a long-standing member, the owner of the site may be willing to give you special privileges and first dibs on hot items like discount pearl necklaces.
Jewelry Selling Sites There are more sites and promotions offered online than in land-based stores so just be patient in browsing the Internet, and you’re sure to find a site that’s selling discount pearl necklaces.I find a good pearl necklace online store:http://www.qifujew.com/
When buying online, it’s imperative that you personally meet with the buyer first to see for yourself if the quality of the necklace is exactly as indicated. If this is impossible, check what type of guarantee the seller is willing to offer in the event that the appearance of the discount pearl necklace doesn’t meet your approval.
Discount pearl necklaces can still be of good quality in spite of their reduced rates, so there’s no need to feel ashamed of wearing your most recent and precious jewelry acquisition. Pearl necklaces always make women feel beautiful and so shall it be for you as well!
Qifu Pearl Processing Co.,Ltd. combines the design with processing, domestic wholesale pearls and export of Akoya pearl cultivation, Akoya , South Sea Pearl freshwater pearl and pearl jewelry series of products. It is one of the earliest established and most competitive enterprises in domestic pearl process industry with over 20 years.
Tell you some Tips on Buying Drop Pearl Earrings
August 20th, 2010A drop pearl earring incorporates the pearl’s quiet beauty to the drop design’s attention-getting look. It’s dressy and casual at the same time. It draws attention but in a quiet way.
While every woman can wear pearls, not everyone can wear drop earrings. Yes, jewelry does make a difference in how a woman looks but we must remember that they are accessories and their main purpose is to enhance or complement a look. We don’t dress up for the jewelry the jewelry dresses up for us. Here’s why:
The shape of the face
Earrings, regardless of design, bring attention to the face which is why it is very important to choose the right pair to wear. In the case of drop pearl earrings, the pearl as the focal point of the jewelry is either used attached to a stud or hung from a chain connected to a stud that pierces or hangs from the ear lobe. This design acts as a ~pointer’ and where does it point? Down, towards the chin.
Depending on the shape of the face, this design can either flatter or exaggerate. When using drop pearl earrings in a pendant design, this is a good thing to remember, since pendants can draw attention downward.
Why pearls are precious
Before the pearl got strung to hang from your drop earrings, it traveled some ways from the bowels of a mollusk to the hands of the jeweler. Pearls are as rare as they are beautiful and no two are exactly alike, which in part makes them a favorite choice for jewels.
Of the more than 8,000 different species of mollusks, there are only 20 kinds who can produce pearls consistently. That is why natural pearls are quite rare. They also are not always the ideal shape and size to use as jewelry that is why people have turned to artificial methods of producing pearls, also called cultured pearls. This method was perfected by Kokichi Mikimoto of Japan.
Cultured pearls are essentially artificial implants. This is a more ideal method of creating pearls because it affords a certain control over the size and shape. Natural pearls are formed ~naturally’ without outside help from humans.
That is not to say that cultured pearls are less valuable than natural pearls. Their only difference is that cultured pearls are produced differently.
Pearl quality
The focal point of a drop pearl earring is of course the pearl. If you’re planning to buy a pair, this is not only a beautiful addition to your collection, but is also a worthwhile investment.
The price of the pearl depends upon its quality which in turn is dependent on several factors: the color, shape, size, luster, nacre thickness and texture of the pearl.
Pearl color varies from the usual white, silver and cream to green, blue, gold and black. The color of the pearl depends upon the type of mollusk that produced it and water conditions. Sometimes, in the case of cultured pearls, the kind of nucleus used to stimulate the mollusk can also affect the pearl’s color.
Shape is one area where personal taste may be a high deciding factor. The most expensive kind is the perfectly round ones, because these are rare. Drop pearls are shaped like teardrops but their shape doesn’t mean they are not valuable at all. A lot of good-quality pearls are drop-shaped and are preferred after the spherical ones.
Generally, the larger the pearl, the more valuable and its size is measured by its diameter. It’s worth noting, however that size is not the sole determinant of value. It could be the size of a cherry but if it’s dull with lots of imperfections, it should not be worth much at all. Most pearls fall in the 6.5 to 7.5 mm range.
Nacre is the substance from which pearls are made of. This is the same substance that you’ll find inside the shell of a mollusk or oyster. Nacre affects the luster and color of the pearl and generally speaking, the thicker it is, the higher the value of the pearl.
Texture is also a consideration, since pearls, unlike gemstones, are prized based on their surface. A clean and smooth surface is an indication of a good quality pearl. It should be shiny, reflective and without spots, bumps or discolorations.
Qifu Pearl Processing Co.,Ltd. combines the design with processing, domestic wholesale pearls and export of Akoya pearl cultivation, Akoya , South Sea Pearl freshwater pearl and pearl jewelry series of products. It is one of the earliest established and most competitive enterprises in domestic pearl process industry with over 20 years.
