Multicolour.com Launches Alexandrite, The Tsarstone Collectors Guide and 300 Carefully Graded Alexandrite Lots Online
(ContentDesk) March 20, 2006 -- On 17 April 1834, the Russian Empire was celebrating the sixteenth birthday of the future Tsar Alexander II, one of the most controversial characters in Russian history. At around the same time, a colour changing gemstone was found in the Urals's Izumrudnye Kopi (Emerald mines) on the Tokovaya River, 85 versts (96
kilometres) to the east of Ekaterinburg and the noble story of
the most
scarce and fascinating precious stone was born and irrevocably
associated with Alexander II, through being named in his honour - Alexandrite.The mystical dualism of Alexandrite lies within Tsar Alexander II's figure who ascended the throne during Russia's defeat in the Crimean War of 1855. The early part of his reign was characterised by sweeping reforms and his liberal approach earned him the title of "Tsar Liberator."
The green of Alexandrite in daylight was taken to represent the hope and revival brought to Russia by Alexander II's efforts.
"Green morning full of hopes" came into the lives of many when Alexander II emancipated the serfs and initiated the transformation of the flagging agrarian Russian economy into an industrial state.Ironically, Alexander II's liberalization and shift to a policy of reaction later in his reign was vital in breeding the Russian revolutionary movement that ultimately brought the end to the Russian Imperial family and the fall of the Russian Empire. The hope was tainted by blood and many believed that the red of Alexandrite under candlelight prophesied the forthcoming "bloody evening" for the Third Rome where Alexander II was the first royal sacrifice.On July 17, 1918, Nicholas the Bloody ( Nicholas II), the last Tsar to
reign over Russia, was executed along with his family without trial by firing
squad
and finished off by bayonets,
in the basement of the Ipatiev House where they had been imprisoned.
When the men came to undress the the Nicholas II's daughters bodies, they found that Alexandra, Olga, Tatiana, Maria, and Anastasia were wearing bodices made almost entirely of diamonds, emeralds, alexandrites and other precious stones and gold jewels, a luxury body armour made by their mother Alexandra for a rainy day.From the Tsar Liberator who brought green morning full of hopes to the last Tsar, Nicholas the Bloody facing the last days of the Tsarist Russia, the story had turned full circle as the last of Romanovs laid in
blood and gemstones in the very place where the symbol of their
grandfather had been
discovered. Like the supplies of Alexandrite which been reduced to almost nothing by the turn of the twentieth century, the last of the Russian nobility and monarchists also disappeared in exile and in labour camps."Look, here it is, the prophetic Russian stone! O crafty Siberian. It was always green as hope and only toward evening was it suffused with blood."Full
illustrated version of this chapter available online at: http://www.multicolour.com/alexandrite/chapter1/About Multicolour Gems LtdMulticolour Gems Ltd is a major importer and processor of rough stones from East Africa and Madagascar. An online leader and wholesaler of precious and semiprecious gemstones, their website is located at www.multicolour.com. Multicolour.com offers consumers a fast and easy way to buy gemstones at wholesale prices with complete confidence.
Gemstones are selected and strictly graded according to GIA colored stone grading standards and 3rd party certification is available. The well designed website is easy to navigate and offers over 10,000 natural gemstones including an extensive selection of Alexandrites in a variety shapes, sizes, and price ranges. Multicolour Gems is located in Bangkok Thailand. The company can be reached by phone at 1-866-900-GEMS in USA.Online now, over 300 carefully graded Alexandrite lots. http://www.multicolour.com/gemstones/alexandrite.html.
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The Tarot School of Magic www.tarotcertification.com is now offering Introductory, Intermediate, and Advanced interactive courses, by email, chat, and webcam.
Kathleen Meadows has been teaching/lecturing about Tarot reading at universities, community colleges, and centres, not-for-profit groups, fund raisers and the Learning Annex in Toronto for 13 years.
On October 23/04 she is presenting Tarot and Health with Bernie Siegel at the Living Well, Dying Well Conference in Kitchener, Ontario. Kathleen has a Master's Degree in Religion and Culture, a Ph.D. in counselling psychology, and is one of four Certified Tarot Grand Masters in Canada.???? Kathleen has been a professional Tarot reader for 20 years.
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A Look at Diamond Dog Tags
Diamond dog tags are the cream of the crop, the best of the best, the most luxurious type of dog tag you can buy.
Diamond dog tags can cost up to $7500 or more. If you can afford such luxuries, a diamond dog tag is the perfect addition to your collection. Give your dog a diamond bone, heart, fire hydrant, or any of a limitless number of shapes and designs.
You can even buy dog-and-owner tag duos. Put one on your dog's collar, and hang one as a pendant from your neck (or as a charm on your bracelet.)
A diamond dog tag deserves a great collar or necklace.
You wouldn't frame a masterpiece painting with cardboard, would you? The same principle applies to dog tags. Most retailers of diamond dog tags also carry luxury collars. Ask them about the selection. You can have diamonds on the collar (for maximum effect), rhinestones, crystals, sapphires, gold, silver, or any other precious stone. Perhaps a series of your dog's birthstone would be...
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First Canadian School of Magic Launches Online
The Tarot School of Magic www.tarotcertification.com is now offering Introductory, Intermediate, and Advanced interactive courses, by email, chat, and webcam.
Kathleen Meadows has been teaching/lecturing about Tarot reading at universities, community colleges, and centres, not-for-profit groups, fund raisers and the Learning Annex in Toronto for 13 years.
On October 23/04 she is presenting Tarot and Health with Bernie Siegel at the Living Well, Dying Well Conference in Kitchener, Ontario. Kathleen has a Master's Degree in Religion and Culture, a Ph.D. in counselling psychology, and is one of four Certified Tarot Grand Masters in Canada.???? Kathleen has been a professional Tarot reader for 20 years.
She has been the Tarot Reader in residence at the Royal York Hotel's Epic Dining Room in Toronto, Walper Terrace Cafe, and Crystal's Tea Room, and B-G Diamonds and Gold in Kitchener. Kathleen is the...
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