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Metals Used in Jewelry - What Should You Choose?

Metals Used in Jewelry

There are many metals used in jewelry with different properties, appearances, cost and shine. It is up to a person that what kind of metal they want and how much budget they have. Here is a list of most popular metals used in jewelry.

Gold

Gold is the most widely used metal in jewelry. It is found in different purity levels such as 9k, 14k and 18k. Apart from this, it is also mixed with other metals such as copper, platinum etc. to make different alloys of gold. Common gold alloys are yellow gold, rose gold and white gold.

2. Silver

Silver is the cheapest but good metal of the lot. It can be easy found in many compositions such as 925 Silver, Argentium Silver and 950 silver. There are certain problems with silver alloys as well. One of the biggest one is tarnishing. Tarnishing does silver to appear black in color and overall appearance is gone.

3. Platinum

Platinum is one of the most expensive metals used in jewelry. People use this metal as a replacement of white gold because it is more shiner and durable. Yes, you have to pay a lot of money for this metal but the overall benefit with it is useful.

4. Copper

Copper is another metal used in jewelry. Copper jewelry is mostly used as costume jewelry. As it can tarnish easily, faster than silver, it is used for short span of time. That's why people wear copper jewelry plated with any other metal which can save it from tarnishing.

What Metal Should You Use?

This choice is up to the person who is buying the metal. If you want to stick with some traditional metal, then gold is the best choice. It is always better to buy gold jewelry in high purity level as 14k or 18k. Silver is a good metal if you are going to wear it for a short time. Platinum is one metal which can be used by people if they have a lot of money to pay. Copper jewelry should not be worn by anyone if they dont need much jewelry. If you go to parties and events a lot, then you will need a lot of jewelry. And copper jewelry can be a good replacement for it.

[memories-of-ancients]

Gold and garnet ring, Roman Syria, 375-450 AD

from The Louvre

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Folklore Fact - Gryphons/Griffins

Gryphons, griffins, griffons, however you prefer to spell it (I personally use gryphon) - let's talk their folklore and mythology!

(Attic pottery depicting a satyr and a griffin and an Arimaspus from around 375-350 BC, Eretria.)

You probably already know the common popular culture concept of a gryphon: a big, vicious beast that attacks people and probably eats them and/or carries people away to its nest to feed them to its babies. Not much about it has changed in legend, though in a lot of popular culture today, it has seemed to lose its divinity. Gryphons - griffins, whatever you prefer - have quite the robust history, like so many creatures of myth and folklore. Unlike some, however, they have changed very little over time.

Note that this article a general overview of concepts, not a detailed history.

Let's start with etymology, because I just love that stuff. The word "griffin" comes from the Greek word "gryps," which referred to a dragon or griffin and literally meant "curved [or] hook-nosed." Late Latin spelled it "gryphus," a misspelling of grypus, a Latinized version of the Greek (source: https://www.etymonline.com/, one of my favorite websites).

Griffins are said to have the head and wings of an eagle and body of a lion. They may or may not also have pointed ears, depending on the depiction (they more often did, overall, though the griffin of Crete is a notable exception). They were said to guard the gold in the mountains of the north, specifically the mountains of Scythia. The one-eyed Arimaspian people rode on horseback and attempted to steal the griffins' gold, causing griffins to nurture a deep hatred of and hostility toward horses.

A Scythian pectoral, thought to have been made in Greece, depicting - among other things - griffins slaughtering horses. Griffins really, really hate horses.

The famous griffin in the palace of Knossos at Crete, from the Bronze Age (restored).

Griffins appear in truly ancient civilizations, not only Greece but also ancient Egypt and civilizations to the east, including ancient Sumeria. Griffins were later said to also dwell in India and guard gold in that region, and they continued to appear in art throughout ancient Persia, Rome, Byzantium, and into the Middle Ages throughout other regions such as France; they were depicted in ancient Greece with relative frequency and occasionally of considerable importance.

Griffins appeared in many ancient Greek writings, including Aristeas in the 7th century BC. Herodotus and Aeschylus preserved and continued these writings in the 5th century BC, including lines such as,

"But in the north of Europe there is by far the most gold. In this matter again I cannot say with assurance how the gold is produced, but it is said that one-eyed men called Arimaspoi (Arimaspians) steal it from Grypes (Griffins). The most outlying lands, though, as they enclose and wholly surround all the rest of the world, are likely to have those things which we think the finest and the rarest." Herodotus, Histories 3. 116. 1 (trans. Godley) (Greek historian C5th B.C.), source: https://www.theoi.com/Thaumasios/Grypes.html (a wonderful site)

Physical descriptions of the griffin were not commonplace until some later works, and even then, their appearance wasn't always agreed upon. Even the notion of griffins having wings was sometimes disputed. Some scholars even got pretty wild, claiming griffons had no wings at all but instead skin-flaps that they used to glide. They apparently hated awesome things, so it turns out there were always boring people who thought they knew everything, wanted to explain everything "logically," and generally assume they were the smartest ever while also ruining mystique. They would make great scientists today.

Griffins were, however, often said to be holy in nature. They were referred to as the "unbarking hounds of Zeus" by Aeschylus, who warned others never to approach them. Gryphons were also considered sacred to several gods, including prominently Apollo, who was said to depart Delphi each winter, flying on a griffon (griffin, gryphon, etc, I keep swapping this around, I know; my brain spells it differently because I've read way too many sources), and he also is occasionally depicted as hitching griffins to his chariot in addition to riding one. This was particularly prominent in the cults of Hyperborean Apollo, one of the many endless and fascinating cults of ancient Greece.

Medieval bestiary depiction of a griffin slaughtering a horse.

Even by the Middle Ages, gryphons still hated and slaughtered horses and guarded gold, elements that certainly persisted throughout their legends. They also killed men and carried them away to their nests, similar to the manner in which Aeschylus warned people to stay away from gryphons even back when. We can obviously assume griffons were never cuddly, so that isn't much of a change.

Griffins also did not entirely lose their divine relations even into the Middle Ages. Christianity often used positive portrayals of griffins to represent and uphold certain positive tenets of Christian faith; likewise, they became important symbols of medieval heraldry, used to represent a Christian symbol of divine power, as well as general courage, strength, and leadership, especially in a military sense. The depiction of the griffin as a powerful and majestic creature - killing horses and men or not - throughout its history is no doubt because they are a combination of two beasts often considered noble symbols of bravery, power, and divinity: the lion and the eagle, kings of land animals and birds, respectively.

That's a general overview! As you can see, griffins aren't always so bad, at least not compared to some of the other creatures out there from folklore and myth.

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Hello! I hope you’re well, I just attempted to submit a request and it gave me an error message “bad request”. If it did come through I’m so sorry for sending this again. I was just wanting to request a jacaerys x stark!reader fic where they’re betrothed and have a celebration or something? Thank you!

RINGS OF GOLD

- the pressure of being a noble fails to affect you when you are in the presence of your dear betrothed (jacaerys velaryon x gn!reader, fluff)

word count: 375

a/n - sorry this was so short (and i took forever to write it) 😭 i’m trying to get back into writing because i’m very very rusty, so i swear i’ll be better soon lol

You stare out at the crowd dancing merrily in front of you, swaying lightly to the sound of fiddles, trumpets, and sweet singing. You’ve grown accustomed to the celebrations of the upper class, as your Stark name comes with frills and furs and festivals. One thing, however, is different.

You have never been betrothed before. Betrothed to the future king, no less. He’s a kind man, and you are grateful for that. Your brother couldn’t have picked a better match for you.

Jacaerys is smart, but it does not make him any less polite. You fell for him the moment he kissed your gloved hand.

Your family is old and weathered, holding fast to the ideals and honor of the past. So is his. He knows the pressure, the pinchy shoes and tight smiles. You have never felt like you had to put up that mask with him. Though he holds his pride close, he is not one to tell you that you must change yourself for his sake. He is your fresh face, the one you look for in the crowd. For once, you could not be happier.

As skirts whirl around you, he moves with a grace befitting a prince. He is shining.

He slides up next to you with a boyish grin, one that is perhaps too hopeful for his role. “May I have this dance, my lady?” He whispers in your ear. You feel your small smile growing wider.

“Why of course, my prince! I would be most delighted.” You tease. As long as you are with him, you need not worry about social expectations. He worries enough about them for the both of you.

He takes your hand as a new song plays. Your shoes click on the floor as you perform the proper steps, making sure to not let your feet fall on top of his. His hand is gently intertwined with yours. Your engagement bands clink together in a quiet melody only you and him can hear.

As the colors whirl around you, dim and fast, his smile shines a new light. You think that nothing else, nothing but his teeth and the rings of gold binding you to him matter.

And in that moment, you are right.

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[angstyaches]

Augusnippets Day 26

Prompt: Nightmare, requested by anon

OCs: Blake and Nancy

Word Count: 375

CW: reluctant whumpee, nightmare, parental loss reference, supernatural reference.

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“Blake,” a soft voice called. “Sweetheart?” 

Blake sat up and reached forward. A slender hand slipped out of sight, swallowed up like a pill by murky, indistinct shadows.  

“Mother?” he gasped.  

“Oh! Goodness, I –” 

Blake blinked. He saw his green sweater thrown over the back of a mahogany chair. A stack of books from the library on the nightstand. Heavy burgundy curtains with gold tiebacks. 

“I’m sorry. It – it’s only me.”  

Blake cleared his throat, dumbstruck. Madam A wasn’t supposed to call any of them ‘sweetheart’, was she? It seemed wildly unprofessional, as did the hand that was touching his shoulder through his sweat-slicked shirt. 

He gave a shrug, ridding himself of her hand. 

“Good evening, Madame A,” he said in the most sterile voice he could muster. How dare she touch him? He had half a mind to threaten her with a lawsuit. 

Unbothered, she held a mug towards him. The purple shimmer in her eyes was dampened by sleep. “Pleasure to see you, Blake.” 

“Can’t say the same,” Blake muttered. His nose wrinkled as he eyed the mug, though he couldn’t deny that its dark, steaming contents smelled... exhilarating. Like... birthday cake? He could almost feel the crunch of multicoloured sprinkles, sugar dissolving on his tongue, and all he'd done was breathe in the steam. 

“It’ll help,” Madam A said, “with the nightmares.” 

Blake stilled. He lifted his chin, readjusted it when he felt it begin to quiver. “What did... What did I do?” 

Madame A waved a hand dismissively. “Nothing detrimental. You frightened Lilith a little, but –”  

“Forrester was here? In my room, while I was sleeping, while...?” While the murkiest recesses of my mind were flooding the room? Blake fought another chin-tremor. “I'll kill them.” 

Madame A pressed a hand to Blake's wrist. “You can speak with them about it tomorrow.” She pushed the mug into his palms. “Drink, and then back to sleep with you. You’ll want to be in tip-top shape for tomorrow’s workload.”  

Blake narrowed his eyes.  

“You didn’t think that having manifested nightmares would get you out of the pairs project.” Madam A gave him a small wink. “Did you?”  

Indignance burned in Blake's veins, heating his cheeks. He decided to blame the tea in his hands. 

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[acertainmoshke]

Halara series master post

Dividers by @/tsunami-of-tears

Book #1: Cracks in the Stone

Years: 405-446

Ko’a grew up in the halls of a family-run inn with their single parent and older sibling, going to public school and dreaming of writing for the local newspaper. But just before their age of apprenticeship, they were swept away to court by the royal parent who had never acknowledged them over a prophecy that suggested they might save the kingdom. They had no interest in anything that grand, only in finding books to read and being kind to children in need of a friend. This bookishness and kindness led them to rise from servant to tutor and eventually earn the acknowledgment of their royal parent, granting them a noble title and an unwanted marriage. Later they would become a trusted advisor to their half sibling. But always, there was the threat and demand of that prophecy. And, sure enough, the worst happened and the kingdom was left in flames under a harsh ruler. But Ko’a found themself in exile with the rest of their family, unsure how exactly they were meant to fix it all.

Book #2: Blood and Ice

Years: 332-375

Aryel, as the royal child named to lead the army rather than rule at home, was resigned to a life of bloody battle as they struggled to win and end the generation-long war. At least they were well-loved among their soldiers and felt at home on the front lines. But after an unexpected tragedy meant they had to rule the kingdom as well, splitting their time between war and the quieter danger of court, the needs of all their people grew harder to balance. And the talk of centaurs as treasonous spies only made everything more complicated. To make matters worse, they weren’t winning and were running out of able soldiers. But they had to end the war somehow, and soon, or there wouldn’t be any kingdom left worth protecting.

Book #3: A Thread of Gold

Years: 184-231

Other than being dismissed as a simple child, Tlapil grew up with a charmed life at court. Their cousin, the heir, made sure of it: lessons from the best tutors, freedom to dance barefoot in the garden, the greatest bards playing their favorite tunes on repeat. As they grew up and discovered an interest in cartography and a friendship with one of the noble slimes at court, they left their own small world and demanded to be seen. They eventually became an advisor for their cousin and greatly improved mapmaking in the kingdom, falling in love with Flim, the first known human-slime relationship. They were graceful and happy and loved. But after Soter’s death, they struggled with their own grief as well as young Lalosh’s. Lalosh, the only remaining royal child, was too young to rule, and so for an 8-year stretch Halara had a foreign regent in their mother, Suzun. The kingdom was falling apart, but Tlapil were more concerned with their family falling apart, and found themself reluctantly embarking on an adventure to protect the people they loved—and perhaps to save the kingdom in the process.

Book #4: Midnight Mage

Years: 251-289

Anjet was just a spare noble child, one of many who came to court seeking a way to distinguish themself. But unlike the others, they caught the eye of the heir to the throne. Despite what others believed, the two really were in love. And despite what their own family seemed to think, Anjet was clever and charming and quick enough to talk the ruler into an arranged marriage based on feeling—but not without a price. Princen Zjuk’s parent was so impressed with Anjet’s quick thinking that they allowed the marriage, with the understanding that Anjet act as their personal spy. At first, Anjet was young and in love and mostly happy at court. Their spy duties didn’t seem like a big deal. But slowly more was expected of them, from complex and dangerous magic to political assassinations. But it was alright, of course it was, because the ruler was getting older and they’d stop when Zjuk took the throne. Only they were unexpectedly widowed young, and with no other viable heirs and no sign of dying, they could be working for this ruler for a long time. And then they were sent to another court to spy and report back instead, and with the culture shock and shift in politics Anjet noticed something oddly the same: the world was breaking. Dragons were leaving and with them, magic seemed to be turning sour. They had already done the unthinkable to protect their kingdom and family, what was a little more to protect the whole world?

Book #5: Garden of Smoke

Years: 494-517

Zi’altsa lived a more or less quiet life as a private investigator of mysteries too small or…delicate to be handled by the royal guard. It kept their mind engaged and allowed them to afford a private residence with a nice garden in the city. They handled cases for people from all walks of life—or very nearly. They never expected to hear from royalty. But when Fen, the spouse of the ruler themself, showed up on their doorstep alone one night, Zi’a’s entire understanding of the world was turned upside down.

Book #6: Shattered Scales

Years: 912-953

Eshara was born into a happy, free, equal time. Halara was the only local kingdom to still have hereditary royalty, and that royalty was little more than a single vote in the government. Eshara’s job would be largely ceremony and mediation, but they were still heavily trained in diplomacy and politics. And, despite it all, there were still games at work. Eshara lived in a free and equal age—so why could they never fit into the system around them? Why was their magic so wrong? Why did that scare everyone around them? And, with the world shifting around them again, would that give them what they needed to protect their people?

[melancholic-pigeon]

@sugarspunfaerie OKAY

Shortcut scalloped potatoes (kosher and non-kosher versions)!

INGREDIENTS:

Potatoes (I like gold best; maybe 6-8 of medium to large size?)

Heavy cream (make sure it's heavy; you're using this in place of a roux and light cream won't work)

Diced onions (optional but yum)

Diced ham or bacon (optional but yum, non-kosher obviously)

Shredded cheese for topping (optional but yum)

SUPPLIES:

a large glass casserole dish

an oven

A paring knife

Kitchen shears (optional but convenient)

A Y-peeler (optional but convenient)

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 375°F or 190°C.

Prep your taters! I waffle on whether I peel them or not because peeling is a pain, but wash them extra well if you leave it. Slice each potato into medallions, about ¼ inch or half a cm thick, but it doesn't matter too much.

Take your casserole dish and alternate: a single layer of potato medallions, onions*, meat*, and enough heavy cream to cover the other ingredients. Repeat until the dish is almost full, ending on a layer of potatoes. If you want to sprinkle cheese on top, do it now.

Bake until aromatic and golden brown and bubbly on top—your oven may vary, but it usually takes mine about 80-90 minutes.

It's a lot faster and easier to prep. It does tend to separate a little upon reheating, but! It makes excellent leftover potato soup. Bonus recipe under the cut. :D

*disregard if you're making them veg!

Leftover Potato Soup

INGREDIENTS:

leftover potatoes of some kind (I've done this with mashed, scalloped, roasted, loaded hash browns...the options are kinda endless!)

Milk

seasoning of your choice (I like italian seasoning and mustard!)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Combine your leftover potatoes in a saucepan with the other ingredients.

Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, then simmer for about 15 minutes.

I hope these help someone :3

[attackedastoria]

☆ VEGA ☆ is now available!

Young deer skull, with purple labradorite, gold leaf, and my new oil slick colorway finish

375$ USD, US only. Payment can be split. Message me if you'd like to adopt him!

[jordie-gvf]

i’ve been on a breeding kick lately… blurb of reader telling josh she’s pregnant?

-🍄

josh blurb #3

warnings : none!

word count : 375

A few weeks after Josh came home from the Dreams in Gold tour, you found out you were pregnant. 

You called your sister and told her to come over. Josh was finishing up the new album at the studio, so he wasn't home. 

When Shelby got there, you showed her the test and she started crying. “I hope it's a girl,” was the first thing she said to you.

“How do I even tell him, Shelbs?” you asked her.

“He's in love with his brown high top vans, get a newborn pair and put them at the door and see if he notices.” she said. 

“That's not half bad, wanna come with me?” you asked her.

She nodded and grabbed her car keys. She drove you guys to the mall and you walked over to the vans store. 

Elysium, the employee, asked if they could help you find anything. You asked them, “So I found out I'm pregnant today. Do you have any baby vans? Specifically these ones?” and showed them a picture of his brown vans.

They said congratulations and went to the back to find you a pair. 

They brought the pair out and handed them to you. You paid and left the store. 

When you got home, you saw Josh's car in the driveway. Shelby dropped you off and you walked inside and saw him sitting on the piano bench. 

“Hey, where’d you go?” he asked you. 

“Went to the mall,” you kept it short, sweet, and to the point. 

“What did you get?” he questioned. 

“Sit down.” you told him, firmly. 

He sat straight down on the couch and you grabbed the box out of the bag. 

“Josh, I know this isn’t the best time for us to extend our family. But I'm pregnant, and I want to keep it.”

He looked at you in astonishment and softly tackled you into the couch. “Are you really? You’re really pregnant?” he asked you. You nodded and said, “Yeah, and I got them their first pair of shoes.”

You pulled out the pair of vans and placed them in his hands. He smiled and started getting teary eyed.

 “I'm a Daddy.” he said, in the quietest voice you’ve ever heard come from him.

[diabolus1exmachina]

Ferrari 375 MM “Ingrid Bergman Coupé” Speciale 

In 1953-1954 Ferrari built the 375MM (Mille Miglia) to conquer the racing World Sportscar Championship. While the majority were built for competition a few (about five) were made for the street and called Speciales.Film director Roberto Rosselini had one of the best known romances with Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman who eventually became his wife. He commissioned the 1954 Pininfarina Ferrari 375MM Coupé Speciale  as a gift for Bergman, hence calling it the “Bergman Coupé”, even though she never received the car. It made its first public appearance at the Paris Salon Auto Show in 1954 before being delivered to Roberto Rossellini.Whether it was a publicity stunt or an actual gesture of love (or both) the car is an amazing sight much like the beautiful actress. Regardless of how the conversations went prior to starting construction any reason was a good reason to build it and a clever story to boot. The one-off car has covered headlights that “pop up” which were very modern for 1954 and side coves that were copied on the 1956 Corvette, it also has a rear hatchback. The gold paint is appropriately called Grigio Ingrid.Rosselini was on a roll and being an avid Ferrari owner he had a Ferrari 375MM Pininfarina spyder that had suffered an accident so he sent the car to coach builder Sergio Scaglietti to make a coupé for the street. The 1954 Mercedes 300SL gullwing was a styling influence and can be seen in the cab shape and back end of Scaglietti’s design.

[kliekie]

Golden Ocean Bathroom Set

Modern mini bathroom set in 8 fancy colors with gold accents. All have custom LODS and specular map. Enjoy!

Base game compatible.

Sink: $250, 348 polygons, 4 deco slots.

Cabinet: $375, 103 polygons, 11 deco slots.

Mirror: $125, 54 polygons, 4 deco slots.

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[allaboutrings]

Antique Victorian 9k Gold Carnelian Stag Ring

[memories-of-ancients]

Gold ring with carnelian intaglio of Mercury, Roman, circa 375-395 AD

from The J. Paul Getty Museum

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4 Trade Ideas for Amgen: Bonus Idea

Amgen, $AMGN, comes into the week approaching resistance at the all-time high. The Bollinger Bands® have tightened, often a precursor to a move, as price rises off a higher low. The RSI is rising above the midline with the MACD positive and moving higher. There is no resistance above 337. Support lower sits at 330 and 325 then 320. Short interest is low at 1.6%. The stock pays a dividend with an annual yield of 2.71% and has traded ex-dividend since August 16th.

The company is expected to report earnings next on October 29th. The September options chain shows biggest open interest at the 310 strike on the put side, then 330. On the call side it is biggest at 340 then 350. In the November chain open interest is spread from 325 to 300, biggest at 300, on the put side. The call side is spread from 315 to 375, biggest at 315. Finally, the November chain has biggest open interest at the 325 put and 335 call.

Amgen, Ticker: $AMGN

Trade Idea 1: Buy the stock on a move over 337 with a stop at 325.

Trade Idea 2: Buy the stock on a move over 337 and add an October 330/320 Put Spread ($3.60) while selling the October 350 Call ($3.15).

Trade Idea 3: Buy the October/November 350 Call Calendar ($7.60) while selling the October 320 Put ($4.20).

Trade Idea 4: Buy the November 315/340/370 Call Spread Risk Reversal (50 cents).

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After reviewing over 1,000 charts, I have found some good setups for the week. These were selected and should be viewed in the context of the broad Market Macro picture reviewed Friday which heading into the September FOMC meeting and Options Expiration, saw equity markets showing strength with a rebound from the week prior.

Elsewhere look for Gold to continue its uptrend while Crude Oil consolidates in a short term downtrend. The US Dollar Index continues to drift lower in consolidation while US Treasuries are on the edge of a reversal to an uptrend. The Shanghai Composite looks to continue the downtrend while Emerging Markets consolidate.

The Volatility Index looks to remain low and stabilizing making the path easier for equity markets to the upside. Their charts look strong, especially on the longer timeframe with the SPY on the edge of break to new highs while the IWM and QQQ hold near recent highs. On the shorter timeframe the SPY is also strong with the IWM and QQQ possibly building tightening consolidation zones. Use this information as you prepare for the coming week and trad’em well.

[rasmodiusofficial]

I offer to you. One(1) Super Cucumber. For the low, low price of 375 gold.

That's quite the deal for something so valuable to my studies! I'll take that off your hands, no problem at all.

[geekynerfherder]

'Florence & The Machine at Dublin' by Vance Kelly.

Officially licensed 20" x 30" 10 colour screen print with metallic gold ink, in a limited editon of 375 for €55

On sale now through French Paper Art Club.