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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-10-05....Smithsonian Bling Blings
Aquamarine
Posted on 11/10/2005 4:24:35 AM PST by Aquamarine
A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day
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Today we take an up close look at some of the rare and historic jewelry collection that's on display at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
Let's face it, none of us will ever have a jewelry collection as striking and large as this one but it's always fun to look!
![](http://d21c.com/Aquamarine/gemstones/spanishinquisition.JPG)
The pictures and descriptions were taken from the Smithsonian Gem & Mineral Collection Website.
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KEYWORDS: freepers; fun; history; military; patriotic; surprises; veterans
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To: Billie
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posted on
11/10/2005 5:56:27 AM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, past, present and future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: Aquamarine
It does, and I thought just that as I was reading it.
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posted on
11/10/2005 5:56:29 AM PST
by
The Mayor
( As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday.)
To: All
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posted on
11/10/2005 5:56:57 AM PST
by
The Mayor
( As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday.)
To: Billie
Looks like, just another day being Princess of everything, for this cat. And this one too. ;)
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posted on
11/10/2005 5:59:34 AM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, past, present and future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: The Mayor
Good Morning The Mayor :)
Link isn't now working for me.
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posted on
11/10/2005 6:01:26 AM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, past, present and future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: Aquamarine
LOL, you only want the biggest cut emerald in the world? Oh, a smaller "copy" would do, I guess. :)
Seriously, looking at it among the others, without imagining the sheer size of it, it looks the least ostentatious to me. :)
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posted on
11/10/2005 6:02:02 AM PST
by
Billie
To: Aquamarine
quamarine
Because of its color, aquamarine has long been associated with the sea and element of water. This stone was the stone of sea-goddesses and sirens of the past. Fishermen and sailors used this stone as an amulet against danger.
Aquamarine has been used to remove warts and cure other skin ailments, simply rub the stone over affected areas while swimming in sea water. Aquamarine is another of the stones rumored to be included in King Solomon's famous breastplate. Beads of aquamarine were found in ancient Egyptian tombs, they were used to buy safe passage through the nether worlds (Birthstones & Gemstones).Aquamarine has been thought to bring love and affection. It was considered the symbol of youth, hope and health. It was said that if you dreamt of aquamarine, you were sure to make new friends (Matlins & Bonanno, 2000, p. 164). Aquamarine is named with the Greek word for sea water. Legends say it is the treasure of mermaids, with the power to keep sailors safe at sea. It is said to be strongest when immersed in water. It was believed to help husbands and wives work out their differences and ensure a long and happy marriage. Aquamarine was also said to protect against the deceit of the devil (Aquamarine Info). Ancients believed the gemstone imparted courage to the wearer, helped in winning disputes and protect from slander, cured laziness and improved mental power. In the Middle Ages, it was believed to give the wearer both insight and foresight, as well as freedom from insomnia. Water in which an aquamarine had been soaked was believed to cure eye troubles, stoppage of breath and hiccups (More Aquamarine).
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posted on
11/10/2005 6:03:06 AM PST
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DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your s God is!)
To: GodBlessUSA
Oh my gosh! The tiara looks right at home on that cat!
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posted on
11/10/2005 6:03:41 AM PST
by
Billie
To: The Mayor
To: Hoodlum91
BTW - there is a notice at the Smithsonian that these jewels belong to the citizens of the USA...and yet, they won't let me take one home. Haha.
To: DollyCali
You're quick! What a neat post, Dolly.
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posted on
11/10/2005 6:06:11 AM PST
by
Billie
To: GodBlessUSA
whoa, hiding my monitor so my cats don't see this. They are spoiled enough! neat pix. Need to get going for now..will check in this afternoon when I get home & before I leave for my late afternoon & evening out..
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posted on
11/10/2005 6:08:39 AM PST
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DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your s God is!)
To: Billie
Christmas is coming up - what to get the little lady......remember...diamonds are a girl's best friend. :)Need to get this important message to my hubby. lol
To: Billie
steal, copy, modify...
:-)
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posted on
11/10/2005 6:09:16 AM PST
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DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your s God is!)
To: GodBlessUSA
Thanks You.
The kitty picture is gorgeous!
To: DollyCali
steal, copy, modify... :) Could have just copied Snugs' birthday table!! But the aquamarine stone looks pretty on the lavendar background. :)
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posted on
11/10/2005 6:12:14 AM PST
by
Billie
To: The Mayor
You beat me to it. Your version is much better.
To: GodBlessUSA
I just tried it again and it opened right up, it's a MP3 file
You might beable to right click and save link as..
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posted on
11/10/2005 6:14:26 AM PST
by
The Mayor
( As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday.)
To: Aquamarine
It's a great song. They opened up the news with the story today, of course we live right at the end of lake Erie.
I actually live in the middle of the Niagara River, it splits and goes around us heading toward the falls which is 5 miles away.
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posted on
11/10/2005 6:18:02 AM PST
by
The Mayor
( As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday.)
To: DollyCali
Bea-u-tiful Post Dolly! What a showstopper with so much good info about the gemstone.
"It is said to be strongest when immersed in water."
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