The Lure Of Turquoise
by: leedobbins.
Man has been fascinated by the stone turquoise for centuries and with good reason. This beautiful natural stone comes in colors ranging from sky blue to greenish yellow and has been used in jewelry as well as for it's healing properties f...
Turquoise - the Holy Stone
by: Nigel Makin.
For thousands of years the ancient Persians exported Turquoise to the world, it was hugely popular and to this day demand is still massive, so huge is this demand that a worldwide industry has developed not just to mine it, but to imitate...
Turquoise: the Birthstone of December
by: Martin Filipowicz.
Turquoise is a valuable mineral and is one of the most valuable non-transparent minerals used in the jewelry trade. It has been mined by early Egyptians since at least 6000 BC. Most specimens are cryptocrystalline, meaning that the crysta...
Treasure Hunting For Turquoise
by: David Cowley.
Turquoise is possibly the most valuable, non-transparent mineral used in jewelry.? It has been mined since at least 6000 BC by Egyptians.? Like other opaque such as coral, turquoise is commonly sold by the size in millimeters rather than...
Fiesta Turquoise Dinner Set
by: Sanjeevkumar.
An American original, this colorful dinnerware is perfectfor casual entertaining. Based on designs from Lenox artist Louise de Luyer, Fiesta's dinnerwareset mixes and matches a variety of meadow scenes, each featuring a species ofbutterf...
Turquoise - Decembers Gemstone of Blissful Blues
by: Sarah Stephens.
Turquoise is a semi-precious gemstone frequently incorporated into some of the most modern, beautiful handmade jewelry in the world. It is most often found in blue and turquoise hues, and is widely recognized as the December birthstone as...
History of Native American Turquoise Jewelry in the Usa
by: Smith & Chen.
The Beautiful blue and green hues of turquoise have long been prized by the Native American peoples of the southwestern part of the USA. Entire cultures were built on mining turquoise and crafting sacred and special items from the attract...
The British Museum
by: Timothy Tye.
The British Museum is one of the biggest tourist attractions in London. It is also one of the oldest and biggest museums in London. The British Museum has over 13 million objects, making it one of the largest and most comprehensive collect...
Holidays at the Museum
by: Chuck Smith.
For most people the arrival of the Yuletide season and of the lights and carols of Christmas is a very fascinating holiday for them. They get to spend their time with the people who are most important to them. However, there are also thos...
Museum Collections
by: Gayle Olson.
Museums are places where collections are preserved and displayed. Visiting a museum is a terrific opportunity to learn more about art, science, technology, industry and our favorite hobbies and collectibles. Many museums offer educationa...
Sarawak Museum
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Sarawak Guide – Sarawak Museums & Art Gallery
o Sarawak Museum
Built since 1891, this famous Sarawak Museum was restored to its current form in 1911 and it remained as the one...
Top 10 childrens museum
by: Subhash.
Children's museums are institutions that provide fun informal learning experiences for children. Traditional art and natural history museums typically have a hands-off policy regarding exhibits. Exhibits are designed to be viewed from a di...
What to See in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo ?
by: Stuart Cheese.
In my capacity as the UK Director of Operations for One World Tours Limited, I am often asked all kinds of travel questions. A client recently enquired about travelling to Egypt for the first time and wanted my advice on what to see at th...
The Picasso Museum, Malaga
by: Ruth Polak.
The Pablo Picasso Museum in Malaga is a wonderful tribute to this greatand innovative artist of the twentieth centuary.It had been a long time desire of the artist himself, as well as his family, that he should have a presence in his bir...
Van Gogh Museum
by: B Symn.
For the art lovers, Amsterdam is a great place to visit. The city has a number of art galleries and museums. The Van Gogh Museum is a wonderful place to visit in Amsterdam. The museum houses one of the largest collections of van Gogh's p...
