Articles for tag: Accent Wall, Turquoise

Best Accent Wall Colors for 2012

It’s spring. Spring is about renewed energy and rejuvenation of the spirit. The world is preparing to spruce up everything from the yard to the house even the air. Everything is about improvement and improving. Homeowners everywhere are preparing to update homes with new coats of paint, grass, windows, plants or just about anything to ...

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Beaded Jewelry Project – Native American Bone Bead Necklace

This bone bead necklace is reminiscent of Native American jewelry in a truly modern style. By combining long bone beads with turquoise seed beads, you have a beautiful ethnic look. Follow the directions below to make your own beaded jewelry project. Materials Needed for the Bone Bead Necklace 1. Nine long bone beads – often ...

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Soap Rocks: Turquoise

I learned about Soap Rocks a few months ago through an online beauty forum. Seeing how I’m a major soap junkie, I of course had to take a peek at the newest hype; ‘Soap Rocks’. What are Soap Rocks? Only the most gorgeous cuts of soap I have ever seen in my entire life! No ...

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All About Authentic Bisbee Turquoise

Imagine it’s 1877. Nearly two decades ago, you rushed out to the West seeking all that gold they talked about. And all you got was wet, dirty, broke, and a few sparkly flakes. Unless you were Hugh, Harry, and Joe. For the three prospectors, Misters Jones, McCoy, and Halcro, their determination paid off, not in ...

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A Guide to Semi-Precious Stones

A gemstone or semi-precious stone is a piece of mineral, when cut or polished that is used to make jewelry. Most gemstones are hard, but some soft minerals may be used in jewelry because it gives the gem a shiny coating. One ancient gemstone is Jasper. It is mentioned in the Bible as a stone ...