<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Gold In Art Jewelers Blog</title><link>http://www.goldinart.com/</link><description>This is the Gold In Art Jewelers Blog</description><copyright>Copyright (c) 2012 </copyright><pubDate>5/19/2012 5:47:00 AM</pubDate><lastBuildDate>5/19/2012 5:47:00 AM</lastBuildDate><ttl>5</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[ Emerald - May Birthstone ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ Emerald - May birthstone 
&nbsp;Emeralds are fascinating gemstones. They have the most beautiful, most intense and most radiant green that can possibly be imagined: emerald green. Inclusions are tolerated. In top quality, fine emeralds are even more valuable than diamonds.The name emerald comes from the Greek 'smaragdos' via the Old French 'esmeralde', and really just means 'green gemstone'. 
Emeralds have been held in high esteem since ancient times.&nbsp; It is said 'Emeralds promise good luck ...'; and 'The emerald enhances the well-being ...'.&nbsp; according to the holy scriptures of the Indians. 
&nbsp;The green of the emerald is the color of life and of the springtime, which comes round again and again. But it has also, for centuries, been the color of beauty and of constant love.&nbsp;Emerald green is perceived as fresh and vivid, never as monotonous. And in view of the fact that this color always changes somewhat between the bright light of day and the artificial light of a lamp, emerald green retains its lively vigor in all its nuances.
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There is no other gemstone quite like a diamond.&nbsp;It is found in the most remote places on earth, and the fact that it forms at all is something of a miracle.&nbsp;It takes about one ton of rock to recover less than half a carat of rough, making diamond one of the most rare and most desired gemstones in the world.&nbsp;A diamond is a testament of endurance and strength &#8211; and not surprisingly, the ultimate symbol of love.&nbsp;
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Every diamond is unique.&nbsp;Each reflects the story of its arduous journey from deep inside the earth to a cherished object of adornment.&nbsp;Yet all diamonds share certain features that allow us to compare and evaluate them.&nbsp;These features are called the 4Cs.
&nbsp;For more information about the 4Cs, GIA, its reports and services, visit www.gia.edu.
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The name aquamarine derives from the Latin expression for seawater because&nbsp;of&nbsp;its delicate blue or blue green coloring.&nbsp; The more saturated the color, the higher the value, though almost all aquamarine has a light tone. It is colored by trace amounts of iron that find their way into the crystal structure. A saturated blue is the most desired color. 
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Aquamarine is almost entirely free of inclusions and&nbsp;has good hardness (7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale). That hardness makes it very tough and protects it to a large extent from scratches. Iron is the substance that gives aquamarine its color, a color that ranges from an almost indiscernible pale blue to a strong sea-blue. The more intense the color of an aquamarine, the more value is put on it. Some aquamarines have a light, greenish shimmer; that too is a typical feature. However, it is a pure, clear blue that continues to epitomize the aquamarine, because it brings out so well the immaculate transparency and magnificent shine of this gemstone.The leading producer of aquamarine is Brazil, with many mines spread throughout the country. Other deposits are found in Australia, Myanmar (Burma), China, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe, as well as in several U.S. locations.
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Aquamarine myth &amp; legendAccording to&nbsp;legend the aquamarine originated in the treasure chest of fabulous mermaids, and has, since ancient times, been regarded as the sailors' lucky stone.&nbsp; In Antiquity, as well as in the Middle Ages people believed that the cosmos is reflected in gemstones. No surprise that aquamarine is assigned to planet Neptune. The healing powers of gems remain a controversial issue, but are mentioned for centuries by healers, shamans and medicine men. Whether its factual or a placebo effect doesn't matter, if it helps.&nbsp; Aquamarine is said to be of help for arthritis, eye inflammation, sore throat and varicose veins.
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Amethyst &#8211; February Birthstone &amp; 6th Wedding Anniversary Stone
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Amethyst has captivated humankind for centuries.&nbsp;The lilac-to-deep purple hues were once reserved for royalty or religious figures who wore it as a symbol of their important stature in society.&nbsp;Its lore comprises several claims to mystical powers, including that it would convey strength and wit to those who wore it.&nbsp;Amethyst was also associated with Bacchus, the ancient Greek god of wine, and wearing it was thought to keep the drinker sober.&nbsp;The most expensive color is an intense, deep, evenly colored purple and the least costly is pale lavender.&nbsp;Major sources of amethyst are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia and Zambia.&nbsp; 
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Prasiolite, also spelled praziolite is the green form of quartz known as Green Amethyst. It is formed by iron content and heat. Prasiolite is also called vermarine. Prasiolite is the result of heat treating amethyst and citrine from sources in Brazil and Arizona. The sources for this gem of a gemstone have apparently run out. 
The color of prasiolite varies from pale yellow green to that with the deeper shades of green and is sometimes confused with green beryl, peridot (olivine) and tourmaline. This stone is ideal for everyday wear and it is perfect for a wide variety of applications. The hardness of prasiolite is 7 on Mohs scale.
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Citrine is a yellow to golden member of the quartz mineral group.&nbsp;A deep golden variety from Madiera Spain can resemble the costly imperial topaz gemstone, which is why citrine is a popular birthstone alternative to those born in November.
Many people have come to know and love this stone under the name gold topaz, or Madeira or Spanish topaz, although in actual fact it has very little in common with the higher-quality gemstone topaz - except for a few nuances of color. Thus the history of the citrine is closely interwoven with that of the topaz, and coincides with it completely when it comes to the interpretation of alleged miraculous powers. However, the citrine is a member of the large quartz family, a family which, with its multitude of colors and very various structures, offers gemstone lovers almost everything their hearts desire in terms of adornment and decoration, from absolutely clear rock crystal to black onyx. And it does so at prices that are affordable.The name is derived from the color - the yellow of the lemon -, although the most sought-after stones have a clear, radiant yellowish to brownish red. Like all crystal quartzes, the citrine has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale and is insensitive to scratches. The yellow citrine has that mellow, warm tone that seems to have captured the last glow of autumn. Like golden Rhine wine or sparkling Madeira, heavy and sweet, citrine jewelry shimmers and brings a hint of sunshine to those dull November days.There are not many yellow gemstones in the world of jewels.&nbsp;However, the citrine fulfills everyone's color wishes, from lemon yellow to reddish brown.
Citrine has been called the &#8220;stone of the mind&#8221;.&nbsp;Ancient cultures believed that placing a citrine on the forehead of an elder would increase his psychic power.&nbsp;Citrine is known as the lucky &#8220;Merchants Stone&#8221;.&nbsp;If you are in any type of sales, just put a citrine in the cash drawer and &#8220;watch what happens&#8221;.&nbsp;
Healers, sometimes use citrine to help with digestion as it is considered to be beneficial to the endocrine and digestive system; cleansing, purifying and eliminating poisons that have built up in the system.&nbsp;Citrine is an excellent stone to calm and soothe distressed conditions.&nbsp;Some use it to help relieve depression and digestive problems.&nbsp;It will give joy and love to the owner.
Citrine comes from Brazil, Bolivia, several African countries and parts of the Soviet Union. 
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Orange topaz, also known as precious topaz, is the traditional November birthstone, the symbol of friendship, and the Utah state gemstone. 
Imperial topaz is yellow, pink (rare, if natural) or pink-orange. Brazilian Imperial Topaz can often have a bright yellow to deep golden brown hue, sometimes even violet. Many brown or pale topazes are treated to make them bright yellow, gold, pink or violet colored. Some imperial topaz stones can fade on exposure to sunlight for an extended period of time. &nbsp;Blue topaz is the Texas state gemstone. &nbsp;Naturally occurring blue topaz is quite rare. Typically, colorless, gray or pale yellow and blue material is heat treated and irradiated to produce a more desired darker blue.
Ouro Pr&#234;to mines, in Brazil, produce orange to pinkish-purple topaz. Often the stone has been confused with the more common citrine (which is made by heating amethyst) found profusely in other Brazilian localities. In the early days topaz was the only gem of importance found near Ouro Pr&#234;to. Honoring Brazilian royalty, the gemstone was frequently referred to as &#8220;imperial&#8221; topaz. Later some sources called it &#8220;precious&#8221; topaz. Both terms have endured, partly because gem merchants wish to impart to customers the difference between gem topaz and citrine quartz.
Topaz can be found in all the colors of the rainbow and has been known to Man for at least 2000 years. It has not been proved beyond doubt whether the name comes from Sanskrit or Greek, though the Greek name 'topazos' means 'green gemstone'. The Romans dedicated the topaz to Jupiter
In mysticism, the topaz is attributed with a cooling, styptic and appetizing effect. It is said to dispel sadness, anger and nocturnal fears, to warn its wearer of poisons and protect him or her from sudden death. It is reputed to make men handsome and intelligent and sterile women fertile and happy. However, it is probably better not to rely too much on its magical powers, since it was also claimed that you could immerse your hand in boiling water after a topaz had been thrown into it and retract it again unharmed!In the Empire style, the topaz was still widespread, but then the more reasonably priced citrine took over from it and even usurped its name. Since then, the topaz has been a rather exotic figure in the jewelry trade, and has been given the additional predicate 'pure' to make it clear that the topaz, not the quartz topaz, is meant. 
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A tourmaline of an intense red is known as a 'rubellite', but only if it continues to display the same fine ruby red in artificial light as it did in daylight. If the colour changes when the light source does, the stone is called a pink or shocking pink tourmaline.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;&nbsp;Tourmalines are found almost all over the world. There are major deposits in Brazil, Sri Lanka and South and south-west Africa. Other finds have been made in Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, Madagascar, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Tourmalines are also found in the USA, mainly in California and Maine. Although there are plenty of gemstone deposits which contain tourmalines, good qualities and fine colours are not often discovered among them. For this reason, the price spectrum of the tourmaline is almost as broad as that of its colour. ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/pink-tourmaline-alternate-october-birthstone-0.html</link><pubDate>9/27/2011 2:52:00 PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ October Birthstone - Opal ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ Opal &#8211; October Birthstone

Opal has been called the Queen of Gems. 
There are four types of gem opal:
WHITE OPAL is an opaque white that looks like porcelain.&nbsp;The colors appear as flashes, speckles, or sheets of rainbow colors.&nbsp;White opals are the kind most commonly seen in jewelry.&nbsp;Most white opal comes from Australia, mainly from the Andemooka and Coober Pedy deposits in South Australia.
BLACK OPAL also contains fire, but the body color is dark gray or black.&nbsp;This accentuates the color play, producing a dramatic effect.&nbsp;Black opals are extremely rare and costly.&nbsp;Black opal comes almost exclusively from Australia, the main deposit being at Lightning Ridge, New South Wales.
WATER OPAL is a transparent, colorless opal that contains brilliant flashes of color swimming within it.
FIRE OPAL is a translucent or transparent opal with a yellow to orange, or brilliant scarlet color. It is mainly found in Mexico and is sometimes called a Mexican Opal. 
Descriptions are inadequate to describe the finest opals:&nbsp;a white, snowy landscape dotted with fireflies of red, gold, blue, purple and green; a black night streaked with rainbow lightning; the aurora borealis captured in stone.&nbsp;Mysterious, elusive, varied, and delicate, opal has been treasured since ancient times for its unique properties and beauty.
The ancient Romans had a passion for fine opals, and the Senator Nonius had one coveted by Marc Antony.&nbsp;Nonius was forced to choose either giving up the gem or exile from Rome; he chose the latter.&nbsp;
In the 17th Century a novel written by Sir Walter Scott, in which an opal played a malevolent role, &#8220;Anne of Geierstein&#8221;, caused the attitude toward opals to drop in popularity.&nbsp;A major part of the &#8220;bad luck&#8221; reputation is probably due to the tendency of opal to crack easily.
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SAPPHIRE &#8211; September Birthstone
Sapphires belong to the corundum gemstone species, as does ruby.&nbsp; Sapphire is a very durable gemstone, second only to diamond, with a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Hardness Scale.&nbsp; 
The word &#8220;safir&#8221;, comes from both Hebrew and Arabic roots, means &#8220;blue&#8221;, yet sapphires come in almost every color and are referred to as &#8220;fancy colored sapphires&#8221;.&nbsp; Sapphires are faceted in all shapes.&nbsp; Star and cat&#8217;s eye sapphires are fashioned as cabochons.
Sri Lanka and Burma are historic sources for sapphire, yet a more recent source, Kashmir, India, is said to produce some of the finest blue sapphires.&nbsp; Other sources include Australia, Cambodia, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Tanzania, Thailand and the USA.&nbsp;  ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/sapphire-september-birthstone-0.html</link><pubDate>8/31/2011 12:42:00 PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Peridot - August Birthstone ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ &nbsp; 
Peridot &#8211; August Birthstone
Peridot is surrounded by superstition.&nbsp;Peridot was thought to protect its wearers from evil spirits.&nbsp;It was once thought to contain rays of sunshine, an observation likely borne from its golden to deep green glow in the sunlight.&nbsp;The Egyptians first found peridot at Zabargad, a Red Sea island; the first written reference of it was in 300 B.C.&nbsp;The stones were greatly prized by the Egyptian kings who dominated the island.&nbsp;The hardness is 6-7 on the Mohs scale, diamond being a 10. ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/peridot-august-birthstone.html</link><pubDate>7/30/2011 12:25:00 PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ July Birthstone - Ruby ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ &nbsp; 
RUBY &#8211; July Birthstone
Ruby is derived from the Latin word &#8220;rubber&#8221; meaning &#8220;red&#8221;, the color of passion and is the most famous and fabled red gemstone.&nbsp;It is a most desirable gem due to its hardness, 9.0, durability, luster and rarity.&nbsp;Transparent large sizes are more rare than diamonds.&nbsp;Ruby is the red variety of the mineral Corundum, which is the mineral of Sapphires.&nbsp;Ruby is a red Sapphire.&nbsp;Because of its special allure and historical significance, Ruby has always been classified as an individual gemstone.
The color of Ruby ranges from bright red to dark reddish-brown. The most preferred color is a deep blood red with a slightly bluish hue. Such Ruby is known as "Burmese Ruby" or "Pigeon's Blood Ruby". Ruby from Burma is famous for its exceptional coloring, and has traditionally produced the finest RubiesInclusions of tiny, slender, parallel Rutile needles in Ruby cause a polished gem to exhibit asterism. A Ruby displaying asterism is known as a "Star Ruby", and if transparent can be very highly prized. Star Rubies exists in six ray stars, though twelve ray stars are also known. Rubies must have good transparency to possess gem value. Opaque or semi-opaque Rubies have relatively little value, even if they display asterism.The same Rutile inclusions that are responsible for asterism in certain Rubies can also decrease transparency and cause a hazy effect known as silk. Though Ruby can be one the most expensive gemstones, it also comes in more dull opaque forms that are fairly inexpensive, and are often polished into cabochons. A unique gemstone form composed of opaque red Ruby in contrasting green Zoisite is well known from Tanzania, and is used as a minor gemstone and can be carved into ornaments.The color of Ruby is usually caused by minute inclusions of the metal chromium. These impurities are often responsible for causing a Ruby to fluorescent, which can be helpful in its identification. Ruby is also pleochroic, and will sometimes display a lighter and more intense color when viewed at different angles.Ruby is a tough and durable gem, and the only natural gemstone harder than Ruby is Diamond. Despite this, Ruby is still subject to chipping and fracture if handled roughly, and care should be taken to ensure it is properly handled. ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/july-birthstone-ruby.html</link><pubDate>6/30/2011 12:55:00 PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Pearl - June Birthstone ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ &nbsp; 
Pearl &#8211; June Birthstone&nbsp;
A pearl begins its life when a grain of sand or other small foreign object accidentally enters into an oyster&#8217;s soft inner body.&nbsp;It then becomes an irritation which causes a defensive action in the oyster.&nbsp;The cover the &#8220;irritant&#8221; the oyster produces a smooth liquid called nacre.&nbsp;Layer upon layer of this silky substance continues to cover the irritant, which results in a lovely, lustrous gem called a Pearl.
Cultured pearls are the same as naturally grown pearls.&nbsp;Oysters are collected and raised in a controlled environment to ensure their healthy growth.&nbsp;When they are mature, an irritant is intentionally introduced and the natural process of producing nacre takes its course.
In cultured salt-water pearls, a read of crushed and compacted mussel shell is placed inside the oyster as an irritant.&nbsp;These pearls are referred to as Akoya, which means, &#8220;salt water&#8221; in Japanese.&nbsp;Akoya pearls are somewhat more lustrous and rounder in shapes.
In cultured fresh-water pearls, a tiny bit of tissue gathered from a donor oyster, is placed inside the oyster as the irritant.&nbsp;Unlike the mussel shell, this irritant dissolves into the oyster, leaving behind microscopic nuclei.&nbsp;This means the pearls produced are composed almost entirely of nacre.&nbsp;They are not a coated bead, but a nearly solid composition of nacre.
Cultured freshwater pearls are available in much larger sizes from their saltwater counterparts.&nbsp;Although available in white, they have the unique quality of all natural colors, including apricot, orange and plum purple.&nbsp;These pearls are grown largely in China, where the process of fresh water cultivating has been practiced since the 13th century.
The Pearl has been treasured as a symbol of wealth and social status.&nbsp;It continues to be the cornerstone of classic style, culture and refinement.
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Emerald - May birthstone
&nbsp;Emeralds are fascinating gemstones. They have the most beautiful, most intense and most radiant green that can possibly be imagined: emerald green. Inclusions are tolerated. In top quality, fine emeralds are even more valuable than diamonds.The name emerald comes from the Greek 'smaragdos' via the Old French 'esmeralde', and really just means 'green gemstone'. 
Emeralds have been held in high esteem since ancient times.&nbsp; It is said 'Emeralds promise good luck ...'; and 'The emerald enhances the well-being ...'.&nbsp; according to the holy scriptures of the Indians.
&nbsp;The green of the emerald is the color of life and of the springtime, which comes round again and again. But it has also, for centuries, been the color of beauty and of constant love.&nbsp;Emerald green is perceived as fresh and vivid, never as monotonous. And in view of the fact that this color always changes somewhat between the bright light of day and the artificial light of a lamp, emerald green retains its lively vigor in all its nuances.
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&nbsp;April birthstone - Diamond
There is no other gemstone quite like a diamond.&nbsp;It is found in the most remote places on earth, and the fact that it forms at all is something of a miracle.&nbsp;It takes about one ton of rock to recover less than half a carat of rough, making diamond one of the most rare and most desired gemstones in the world.&nbsp;A diamond is a testament of endurance and strength &#8211; and not surprisingly, the ultimate symbol of love.&nbsp;
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Every diamond is unique.&nbsp;Each reflects the story of its arduous journey from deep inside the earth to a cherished object of adornment.&nbsp;Yet all diamonds share certain features that allow us to compare and evaluate them.&nbsp;These features are called the 4Cs.
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The name aquamarine derives from the Latin expression for seawater because&nbsp;of&nbsp;its delicate blue or blue green coloring.&nbsp; The more saturated the color, the higher the value, though almost all aquamarine has a light tone. It is colored by trace amounts of iron that find their way into the crystal structure. A saturated blue is the most desired color. 
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Aquamarine is almost entirely free of inclusions and&nbsp;has good hardness (7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale). That hardness makes it very tough and protects it to a large extent from scratches. Iron is the substance that gives aquamarine its color, a color that ranges from an almost indiscernible pale blue to a strong sea-blue. The more intense the color of an aquamarine, the more value is put on it. Some aquamarines have a light, greenish shimmer; that too is a typical feature. However, it is a pure, clear blue that continues to epitomize the aquamarine, because it brings out so well the immaculate transparency and magnificent shine of this gemstone.The leading producer of aquamarine is Brazil, with many mines spread throughout the country. Other deposits are found in Australia, Myanmar (Burma), China, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe, as well as in several U.S. locations.
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Aquamarine myth &amp; legendAccording to&nbsp;legend the aquamarine originated in the treasure chest of fabulous mermaids, and has, since ancient times, been regarded as the sailors' lucky stone.&nbsp; In Antiquity, as well as in the Middle Ages people believed that the cosmos is reflected in gemstones. No surprise that aquamarine is assigned to planet Neptune. The healing powers of gems remain a controversial issue, but are mentioned for centuries by healers, shamans and medicine men. Whether its factual or a placebo effect doesn't matter, if it helps.&nbsp; Aquamarine is said to be of help for arthritis, eye inflammation, sore throat and varicose veins.
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Friendship is what the garnet represents.&nbsp; According to legend, adorning yourself with garnets will improve your personal relationships and protect you from harm.&nbsp; The word "garnet" comes from the Latin granatum meaning "seedlike". Rhodolite
Rhodolite comes from the Greek word, rhodon, meaning rose stone. Others compare the name to rhododendron.&nbsp;The pinkish-red color is its main characteristic.&nbsp;This gem has good transparency and is almost always faceted.&nbsp;It is not a common stone and is found in Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Sri Lanka and the United States. 
Tsavorite
... Tsavorite is named after its only source, the Tsavo&nbsp;National Park&nbsp;in Kenya. It is the chromium colored, green variety of grossular garnet.... These popular gems demand high value in today&#8217;s market. While faceted stones approaching 20 carats are known, their deep coloring usually keeps their size below three carats. 
Spessartite 
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Tanzanite is found in the shadows of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, the only commercial source for the gemstone.&nbsp; In 1967, an Indian tailor prospecting for gems as a hobby discovered the gem.&nbsp; It was eventually named tanzanite in honor of its country of origin.&nbsp; The gem is often described as &#8220;velvety&#8221;, mostly because of its deep and saturated color, which ranges from purplish blue to a pure blue.
Tanzanite is a variety of the mineral species called zoisite.&nbsp; It has a hardness of 6.0 &#8211;7.0 on the Mohs Hardness Scale and is only found in one place on earth, Tanzania.
Heat can improve gemstone color or clarity. The heating process has been well known to gem miners and cutters for centuries, and in many stone types heating is a common practice. Nearly all tanzanite is heated at low temperatures to remove brown undertones and give a more desirable blue/purple color. ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/alternate-december-birthstone-tanzanite.html</link><pubDate>12/2/2010 4:53:00 PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Blue Zircon - December Birthstone ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ &nbsp; 
Blue Zircon, one of December's three birthstones, is thought to bring success, luck, happiness, and intuition. Turquoise purportedly protects against accidents and pain and brings courage, vitality, and love. Tanzanite, added in 2002, is ascribed healing powers and is claimed to connect one to the spiritual world thereby bringing knowledge.&nbsp; Since Medieval times, zircon has been thought to bring wisdom, honor and wealth to those who possess it.&nbsp; It&nbsp;is especially prized for protecting travelers from harm, and even today, the Hindus believe&nbsp;zircon can stimulate spiritual growth. Zircon is mined in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand, and other countries.
Whether or not one believes in the symbolism of birthstones, it is obvious they represent the mysterious, magical, and unparalleled beauty of mother earth.
Blue zircon was very popular in the first half of the twentieth century, but as cubic zirconia gains in popularity, the zircon has become harder to find in fine jewelry. Nevertheless, it does exist and is seen in rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and pendants.&nbsp; The splendor and beauty of blue zircon gemstones makes them very popular and reasonably priced compared to most other precious stones.&nbsp;  ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/blue-zircon-december-birthstone.html</link><pubDate>12/2/2010 4:51:00 PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ A Must Visit Location When You Are in Florida ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ From beautiful&nbsp;tourmalines and stunning emeralds to the finest quality 14 and 18 karat gold, you&#8217;ll be more than impressed with the selection at Gold In Art Jewelers. Known as one of the &#8220;must visit&#8221; places in its ideal location in Mount Dora, it offers an extremely wide variety of stones, styles and metals for you to choose from. Gold In Art award winning jewelry designs are designed with exquisite style; &nbsp;you&#8217;ll find something for every one of your outfits and something for every occasion from Christmas to the 4th of July. But you can rest assured that you are not limited to our selection of jewelry alone. 
Customers can design their own jewelry with our quick and simple customization process. Ours is one of the finest and most interactive custom jewelry services in Florida. You get what you want just the way you want it! Pick from our selection of&nbsp;over 30 colored stones and gemstones and wrap them in one of our premium metals like platinum or gold. Whether your celebrating a birthday, an anniversary, engagement or wedding, you can rest assured your jewelry will be just right, because it was handpicked by you!
Even if you don&#8217;t make your own, we are still one of the top providers of designer jewelry in Florida. With brilliant colors and a variety of precious stones, we have been able to make some of the most beautiful jewelry around. We have something for every member of the family, something for every occasion, and something in every price range. Browse our hundreds of necklaces, earrings, anklets and bracelets, rings and pendants. We even have watches, tie tacs and children&#8217;s jewelry. Come on in and let us help you find something that suits you!
We are ideally located in the town of Mount Dora, where we are a must-stop and a one-stop shop for all your jewelry wants and needs. The craft of&nbsp;making jewelry&nbsp;has been passed down from generation to generation all the while upholding the standards of the founder of Gold In Art: integrity, quality, honesty, and customer satisfaction. We want to have a pleasant and long-lasting relationship with our customers, which is why we value what you value. Stop in today and see what we mean! ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/a-must-visit-location-when-you-are-in-florida.html</link><pubDate>10/7/2010 4:42:00 PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Shades of Gold ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ &nbsp; 
Shades of Gold
White gold, rose gold, and green gold &#8211; what&#8217;s in them??
All gold is&nbsp;yellow.&nbsp;Twenty-four-karat gold &#8211; pure gold &#8211; is a rich and bright yellow.&nbsp;Considered too soft to be used in most jewelry, 24-karat gold will be alloyed with other metals for wear ability.&nbsp;
Eighteen karat gold is 18 parts pure gold and six-part alloy or 75 percent gold and a 25 percent alloy mix.&nbsp;
Fourteen karat gold, the most common form used in jewelry in the United States, is 14 parts pure gold and 10 parts alloy, or 58 percent pure gold.
The lower the karat, or purity of the gold, the less yellow the color.&nbsp;The many types of metals that are added into the mix determine the precise shade.
Rose/red gold:&nbsp;sometimes called &#8220;pink gold&#8221;, rose gold may seem more exotic than yellow or white.&nbsp;The amount of copper used as an alloy is what gives rose gold it pink or red tinge.&nbsp;
White gold:&nbsp;adding white metals to the gold makes it white.&nbsp;The most common alloys added are silver, platinum, palladium, zinc and nickel.
Green gold:&nbsp;adding copper and white metals will create green gold.&nbsp;
Regardless of color, prices are still comparable to white or yellow gold.
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&nbsp; ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/shades-of-gold.html</link><pubDate>9/27/2010 3:13:00 PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Lake Magazine - Best of the Best ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ Lake Magazine is having their "Best of the Best" contest.&nbsp; Please visit the website below and cast your vote for Gold In Art Jewelers!!Thank you!&nbsp; Our customers are our "finest gems".http://englishcommunicationsinc.com/bestofthebest/index.php ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/lake-magazine-best-of-the-best.html</link><pubDate>9/15/2010 2:18:00 PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Sapphire - September birthstone ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ Sapphires are possibly the most popular gemstone in the world.&nbsp; Royalty has&nbsp; preferred sapphires over diamonds as engagement rings because they are known to be far rarer than diamonds.&nbsp; Some of the world's most famous sapphiress come from India, in the Vale of Kashmir, high in the Himalayas.&nbsp; The fine blue gems found here have been known for about 100 years, but because of the high elevation mining can be carried out only a few months of the year.&nbsp; Sapphires are also mined in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Madagascar and Australia.&nbsp; 
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Sapphires come in many colors, however, blue is the most popular color and&nbsp;the rarest are the rich, medium royal blues.&nbsp; Natural untreated sapphires are in a class of their own and are always more valuable.&nbsp; Along with diamonds, sapphire is the hardest of all gems.&nbsp; It is scratch resistant and not prone to chipping and breaking.&nbsp; Sapphire rings and bracelets can be worn and enjoyed every day without fear of damaging the stones.
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Sapphires were believed to attract divine favor to their owners.&nbsp; A gem could preserve its wearer from envy, protect against captivity, and serve as a key to understanding the sayings of the ancient Greeks.&nbsp; Sapphires are consiered to signify truth and sincerety. ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/sapphire-september-birthstone.html</link><pubDate>9/2/2010 1:09:00 PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ August Birthstone ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ Peridot is surrounded by superstition.&nbsp; It was once thought that it could break evil spells.&nbsp; The gem was associated with the sun, whose rays gave life and dispelled the mysteries of the darkness.&nbsp; Peridot is a warm, soft olive or yellowish-green gem with a hardness of 6-7 on the Mohs scale.&nbsp; It is sometimes referred to as the "Evening Emerald" because under artificial light the peridot glows a brilliant green.&nbsp; Fine peridot with a pleasing color comes from Arizona and the Mogok District of Burma as well as Africa and Australia.&nbsp; The best color is green with no tinge of brown or yellow.&nbsp; Gold In Art Jewelers has a nice selection of fine peridot jewelry. ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/august-birthstone.html</link><pubDate>7/24/2010 3:16:00 PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Jewelry Cleaning ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ Cleaning Tips:
Diamond jewelry Only:&nbsp; bring a pot of water and a couple of drops of dishwashing soap to a boil.&nbsp; Put diamond jewelry in a strainer in the pot so that it doesn' hit the metal.&nbsp; Soak for several minutes, then rinse.
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Amethyst, Aquamarines, Emeralds, Garnets, Jade, Sapphires, Rubies, Topaz and Tourmalines:&nbsp; Add 1 tablespoon to one-half cup of warm water.&nbsp; Immerse jewelry and scrub with a soft toothbrush.&nbsp; Rinse in clear water and dry with a lint-free cloth.
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Pearls:&nbsp; Clean each one individually.&nbsp; Rub gently with a soft chamois cloth dampened in a mild soap and water solution.&nbsp; Then rinse and buff with a flannel cloth.&nbsp; The best way to condition real pearls is to wear them often and next to your skin.&nbsp; Their surface is improved as they absorb natural skin oils.&nbsp; You can get much of the same effect by rubbing a little olive oil over the pearls.&nbsp; Then wipe dry with a chamois cloth.
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Costume Jewelry:&nbsp; To prevent metal costume jewelry from tarnishing, store it with a piece of white chalk.
&nbsp; ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/jewelry-cleaning.html</link><pubDate>7/13/2010 1:52:00 PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Birthstone of the Month ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ Ruby is the birthstone for July.... and it is also used to celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversaries.&nbsp; Check out our featured products for beautiful Ruby Jewelry in both the Mount Dora and our Lady Lake (Villages) stores! ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/birthstone-of-the-month.html</link><pubDate>7/8/2010 10:33:00 AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 4th of July ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ Why is Mt. Dora celebrating the 4th of July on the 3rd?? (Monday the 5th is the "official" holiday for banks &amp; post offices, so it makes sense to assume that "most" people don't have to work on the 5th... so why not celebrate on the 4th???)&nbsp; I wasn't able to determine when Lady Lake or The Villages is celebrating... anybody know?  ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/4th-of-july.html</link><pubDate>6/30/2010 3:25:00 PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Vacation!! ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ Today is our last day open until June 22nd !! We're all excited about cruising together to the Bahamas!!&nbsp;  ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/vacation.html</link><pubDate>6/12/2010 9:48:00 AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Matt's New Ring!! ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ Matt (Richie's son) finished his first ring today, and when we put it our for display... it SOLD in less than one hour!!! Way to go, Matt!! Special thanks to Patricia for buying the ring, and allowing us to post her picture here!!
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/matt-s-new-ring.html</link><pubDate>6/5/2010 2:14:00 PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Updates! ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ Well, today is the last day for the Robbery Sale in The Lady Lake (The Villages) store.&nbsp; Then the merchandise will be moved down here to Mount Dora.&nbsp; Also... I've signed up for Twitter... and I figured if you want to check on the status of a repair... you can just send a tweet and I'll tweet back.&nbsp; Facebook is not as user friendly for business as it is for personal use.. I'm not sure how to send a message just to you... so if you need privacy, you can Direct Message on Twitter... I think that stays private... ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/updates.html</link><pubDate>5/29/2010 10:23:00 AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Twitter ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ Okay - so I signed up for Twitter, put the twitter button top.. even sent my first tweet.... but I have no idea what happens if somebody starts to follow me or tweets me. So... if you tweet - please tweet or follow me so I can see what happens... THANK YOU!!  ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/twitter.html</link><pubDate>5/26/2010 3:45:00 PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Summer Hours & Vacation Notice ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ Well... it's officially summer at Gold In Art in both locations (Mount Dora, and Lady Lake, near The Villages).&nbsp; Please note that both store hours have changed to reflect that we are currently closed on Mondays, and will re-open on Mondays after Labor Day.&nbsp; Also... both stores will be closing for one week in June for vacation.&nbsp; We will be closed from Sunday, June 13 thru Monday June 21.&nbsp; We will re-open both stores at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 22nd.  ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/summer-hours-and-vacation-notice.html</link><pubDate>5/25/2010 2:50:00 PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Steal of a Deal ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ Only 2 weeks left to pilfer in Lady Lake!! So.. if you're from The Villages, or Lady Lake area, and are looking for a "deal"... now's the time to get it at Gold In Art!!&nbsp; Click here for details!
http://www.goldinart.com/about-us/steal-of-a-deal.html ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/steal-of-a-deal.html</link><pubDate>5/14/2010 1:27:00 PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Robbery Sale!! ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ We are having a "Steal of a Deal" Sale!!&nbsp; Back in March, we were robbed.&nbsp; No one was hurt and most of our jewelry was recovered.&nbsp; Now it's YOUR turn to pilfer!! Lady Lake is hosting the biggest sale, with 30% discount on the stolen/recovered merchandise!! We'll also be discounting other merchandise as well !! So... if you're from The Villages or Lady Lake, you have easiest access to our best sale EVER!! The sale will be until the end of May in Lady Lake, and then we'll be moving the stolen goods to Mount Dora.&nbsp;  ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/robbery-sale.html</link><pubDate>5/13/2010 9:22:00 AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Wine Tasting Party ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ Please join us for a "Wines of the World" Wine Tasting Party on Friday, May 7th in the evening at our Mount Dora location!! 
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 ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/wine-tasting-party.html</link><pubDate>5/4/2010 9:37:00 AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Wine Tasting ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ Join us for "Wines of the World" Tasting Party!! on Friday, May 7th.&nbsp; Hosted by The Wine Den! ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/wine-tasting-0.html</link><pubDate>4/30/2010 10:31:00 AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ From the Daily Sun ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ 









Flags fly at American Legion Post 347 as Cmdr. Tom Murphy gets set to open the post. [Bill Mitchell, Daily Sun] 

A post with purpose 
By AZIA LI FORREST,DAILY SUN 
LADY LAKE &#8212; Following months of organization, dedication and patience, members of American Legion Post 347 hosted a ribbon-cutting and rededication for their newly renovated headquarters.&#8220;It&#8217;s been a long project to get this far and this is the culmination of it,&#8221; Post 347 Commander Tom Murphy said. 
Monday afternoon, Post 347 families, friends and guests were invited to tour the new facility.Following was a ceremony, led by past commander Bill Walsh, who recognized the entire Post 347 family &#8212; including volunteers.Completion of the much-anticipated construction added 6,500 square feet to the existing 7,000-square-foot building on Rolling Acres Road.&#8220;May we again dedicate our organization, remembering that the American Legion service is for God and our (country),&#8221; Murphy said during the ceremony. &#8220;As in time of war, we fight for our country, so that in time of peace we may serve the country &#8212; fearlessly and well. I dedicate this structure to the purposes of our post, and with it I dedicate this post to the faithful servants of our nation, its people and to the memory of their heroic deaths.&#8221; 
Florida State Commander Phil Hearlson of Summerfield assisted Murphy with the ceremonial ribbon-cutting before the doors were officially opened.&#8220;It&#8217;s gratifying to see (past) commanders here, on this occasion,&#8221; Hearlson said. &#8220;They were instrumental at this post. I remember a couple of years ago when they had 1,700 members; today, it is about 2,900. They are active in the community, they all work together as a family, but seeing this &#8212; what people have shown through dedication &#8212; is important. This is how the American Legion works, and I salute you for this.&#8221;One of those past commanders present was Joseph Berube, who was the driving force behind the headquarters&#8217; first renovation nearly 20 years ago.&#8220;I remember trying to get land so that it could get built,&#8221; the Village of Country Club Hills resident said. &#8220;I buckled down, stood my guns and said we were going to add on to the hall.&#8221;
&nbsp; ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/from-the-daily-sun.html</link><pubDate>4/27/2010 12:26:00 PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Good News and Bad News ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ &nbsp;
Although all of us are happy for Donna to be moving on with her life in a new direction, we are all saddened at the loss we will feel when she is no longer part of our team.&nbsp; Donna has been with us for almost&nbsp;3 years, and has felt like a member of the family since she joined our team.&nbsp; She's leaving us next Friday.&nbsp; She will be missed, but, obviously, we wish her the best wherever she goes!&nbsp; Good Luck &amp; God Bless Donna! ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/good-news-and-bad-news.html</link><pubDate>4/21/2010 1:24:00 PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Wine Tasting ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[  ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/wine-tasting.html</link><pubDate>4/20/2010 9:38:00 AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Today at Gold In Art ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ Our Lady Lake Store has been open for 6 months... and we're thrilled that people from The Villages are finding us as well as our Leesburg customers.&nbsp; Thank you for your support !! ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/today-at-gold-in-art.html</link><pubDate>4/12/2010 11:21:00 AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Mothers Day ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ In just a few short weeks it will be Mother's Day!&nbsp; Everyone wants to get something "special" for the most special person in their life.&nbsp; You can select from numerous styles of pendants, rings and bracelets for your special Mom.&nbsp; Just log on to Stuller.com and type in "Mother" for the search.&nbsp; You will have so many beautiful styles from which to select a special gift.&nbsp; Just jot down&nbsp; your favorite style number and come to Gold In Art Jewelers in Lady Lake or Mount Dora.&nbsp; We will then be able to give you a price on the piece and order it for you.&nbsp; Keep in mind that this will take a week or so.&nbsp; So plan ahead y'all!! ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/mothers-day.html</link><pubDate>4/7/2010 1:55:00 PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Lots to do... ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ There's lots to do in Lady Lake and the Villages...this coming weekend you can check out vintage cars and see WWII relics during the day...then dance the night away to the sounds of the Sensations.&nbsp; Many of our "snowbirds" will be heading home soon...be sure to stop by&nbsp;Lady Lake jewelry store location&nbsp;where you're sure to find a "trinket or two" to take home as a souvenier of another beautiful winter spent in sunny Florida!&nbsp;  ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/lots-to-do.html</link><pubDate>4/7/2010 1:14:00 PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Intelligent thoughts ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ &nbsp; 
In school they taught us that practice makes perfect.&nbsp;Then they told us nobody&#8217;s perfect, so I quit practicing.
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Last night I dreamt I couldn&#8217;t get to sleep . . . I woke up exhausted.
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Why does phonics start with ph? ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/intelligent-thoughts.html</link><pubDate>4/7/2010 12:18:00 PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Truth ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ &nbsp; 
Get the facts first.&nbsp;You can distort them later.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#8211; Mark Twain
&nbsp; ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/truth.html</link><pubDate>3/24/2010 12:34:00 PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Snow Birds ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ WOW, what a great day we had in the Lady Lake store yesterday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Quite a few of our&nbsp;"Snow Bird" customers stopped in to check out&nbsp;our "latest and greatest".&nbsp; It's wonderful to know that when these customers return to their various homes our jewelry will be worn and admired in so many places!&nbsp; ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/snow-birds.html</link><pubDate>3/23/2010 9:19:00 AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Big Government ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ Let Us cut through the fog for a moment.&nbsp; The answer to a government that is too big is to stop feeding it.
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Ronald Reagan ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/big-government.html</link><pubDate>3/22/2010 4:15:00 PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Word to the Wise ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ &nbsp; 
Financial security is everything it&#8217;s cracked up to be &#8211; but it is not happiness and it&#8217;s not health.&nbsp;
&#8211; Walt Sutton ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/word-to-the-wise.html</link><pubDate>3/19/2010 9:52:00 AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Fairy Tales ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ &nbsp; 
Every man&#8217;s life is a fairy tale, written by God&#8217;s fingers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hans Christian Andersen ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/fairy-tales.html</link><pubDate>3/19/2010 9:49:00 AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ St. Patty's Day In Lady Lake ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ A great time was had by all at the St. Patty's Day Block Party yesterday.&nbsp; Live entertainment, food from local restaurants and of course "sparkling beads" from Gold In Art helped make the event successful.&nbsp; Stop by Gold In Art in Lady Lake...see for yourself what set's us apart from the rest! ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/st-patty-s-day-in-lady-lake.html</link><pubDate>3/18/2010 9:19:00 AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ We the People ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ Ours was the first revolution in the history of mankind that truly reversed the course of&nbsp;government, and with three little words:&nbsp; "We the People".&nbsp; "We the People" tell the government what to do; it doesn't tell us.&nbsp; 
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There is nothing wrong with America that the faith, love of freedom, intelligence, and energy of her citizens cannot cure.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#8211; Dwight D. Eisenhower
&nbsp; ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/america-0.html</link><pubDate>3/17/2010 3:00:00 PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Armed Robbers Arrested! ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ Our robbbers have been arrested!! Here is the news story!http://www.wftv.com/video/22817229/index.html
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Here is one of them before Judge Donna Miller
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http://www.wftv.com/video/22821173/ ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/armed-robbers-arrested.html</link><pubDate>3/12/2010 9:18:00 AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Mistakes ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ &nbsp; 
You must learn from the mistakes of others.&nbsp;You can&#8217;t possibly live long enough to make them all yourself.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sam Levenson
&nbsp; ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/mistakes.html</link><pubDate>2/22/2010 2:46:00 PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Mobile Repair Center ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ Gold In Art Jewelers is excited to announce that our "Mobile Repair Center" is in its infant stages!&nbsp; This concept, born three years ago, has now taken it's first steps.&nbsp; With it's capabilities limited to only minor repairs, i.e. watch batteries, ring guards, etc., it is not yet a cost effective way of having work done.&nbsp; We will keep you posted as this concept matures! ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/mobile-repair-center.html</link><pubDate>2/22/2010 2:43:00 PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ These Days ]]> </title><description><![CDATA[ There are two things needed in these days.&nbsp; First for rich men to find out how poor men live; and second for poor men to know how rich men work.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;E. Atkinson ]]> </description><link>http://www.goldinart.com/blog/posts/these-days.html</link><pubDate>2/17/2010 3:34:00 PM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
