These bracelets could be found at inexpensive retailers. A rumor emerged that slap bracelets caused injury and thus fell out of style. Beaded bracelets are often multi-colored however frequently have a predominance of turquoise. Bracelets made from beads are fairly common in Southwestern American Indian jewelry lore. Bracelets made from wood beads and may contain various charms. It is associated with bringing good luck and good Karma to those who wear it.

Opals contain almost one-third water and are therefore particularly vulnerable to even moderate temperature changes. Remove from heat and allow the gemstones to soak in the solution until it cools. Thermal shock happens when a stone is instantly transported from one extreme temperature to another. They are all nature's gifts to us. There are more than 40 popular gem varieties and many rarer collector gemstones.

Diamond at 10 is the hardest whereas talc at 1 is the softest. Popular gemstones like amethyst and citrine register 7 whereas rubies and sapphires register 9. Most of us come off the beach on the first day with the 3 s’s all achieved - rings caked in sand, sea-salt and suntan lotion. Nude sunbathing, as far as silver and gold jewellery is concerned, is a must! Remember also that sand will scratch the surface of precious metals.

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