#Czech crystal

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I call it "Berries and Cream"

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Exquisite Royal crystal glass Moser - Moser Crystal Factory in Karlovy Vary, CZECH REPUBLIC

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Jaroslav Paur (1918-1987) — Crystals and Nuclei [oil on canvas, 1968]

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🇨🇿 💫 #2 and #1 on our Top 10 Finds of 2024…

…Our individual best pieces of moldavite dug this November in Besednice, Czech Republic! We put these pieces at the top of this year’s rockhounding list for their unique beauty, the digging experience that went into finding them, and the adventure of exploring Český Krumlov and the surrounding area.

This is one of the few rockhounding experiences of the year that we didn’t have planned in advance; we didn’t know anything about it until we went to the Munich Gem Show in Germany. But taking the opportunity to visit Czech Republic on the fly ended up being one of our best decisions, and favorite places, on the Europe trip. This area of Czechia has a spellbinding beauty, and a sense of peace that felt different from anywhere else we visited.

Keith found the largest piece of moldavite in the last few minutes of our dig day (by now you know that this fits the pattern for my very gifted, very lucky rockhound of a husband). The moldavite twist was my personal best piece, and the delicate shape and hollow tubes running through it really set it apart from any other pieces we saw. Digging moldavite was something I’ve wanted to do for many years, so it was a real bucket-list experience! The combination of a super cool travel experience, new adventures, and exceptional moldavite from world-famous Besednice pushed these beauties to the top two spots on our 2024 list. Looking forward to the new experiences and new specimens 2025 will bring! 💫 🇨🇿

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Wenzel Hablik

Crystal Castles in the Sea, 1914

National Gallery Prague

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Ne addition in my @etsy store, authentic moldavite bracelet. Moldavite is covered with hammered silver and bracelet is adjustable to adjust its size as per the size of your arm wrist.

For detail information about this bracelet, please follow the link. Thank you.

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who wants to have long nails? who wants to keep filing them every time so they don't get too long?

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https://www.instagram.com/princeznajasmina/ 💖✨

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I made this using 1 of every different gemstone I could find on my desk. I actually had more than what was needed for a bracelet. Includes; several kinds of jasper, agate, and quartz, and lapis lazuli, fluorite, amethyst, carnelian, sodalite, onyx, snowflake obsidian, honey calcite, howlite, bronzite, blue sandstone, coral, cat's eye, malachite, dolomite, turquoise, verdite, moonstone,   and unakite. 

I made these using TierraCast earring findings and bead caps with vintage Czech crystals.

My parent's got me the Victorian style pendant in the USA and I added the bail and cut the chain. 

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I made these with my favourite lace effect on the edges, and with the clear rivoli crystals so that it would pick up the colours of whatever the girl is wearing. They are a grad gift.

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US Copyright Office Releases New AI Guidance: What You Need to Know

New Post has been published on https://thedigitalinsider.com/us-copyright-office-releases-new-ai-guidance-what-you-need-to-know/

US Copyright Office Releases New AI Guidance: What You Need to Know

The US Copyright Office just released their most significant guidance yet on AI and copyright. This report cuts through the confusion about who owns what when it comes to AI-created content.

The law still centers on human creativity. The Copyright Office makes this crystal clear – copyright protection stems from human creative input, not from AI systems themselves. This means pressing “generate” is not enough to claim ownership of what your AI tool creates.

But here is what is really interesting: The Office is not saying “no” to AI – they are saying “show us the human touch.” They are drawing careful lines between using AI as a creative tool (which can be protected) and letting AI make all the creative choices (which cannot).

Core principles you need to know:

Human authorship is essential

Copyright protection requires human creative input

AI systems are considered tools, like cameras or paintbrushes

The key question: Is the work fundamentally human-authored?

The prompt paradox

Writing prompts, even detailed ones, generally will not get you copyright protection

The Office compared it to rolling dice – you might keep trying until you get what you want, but you are not controlling how those dice land

Simply picking your favorite AI output is not considered a creative act

What actually counts

Direct modifications to AI outputs

Creative arrangements of AI-generated material

Your original content that remains visible in the final work

This is just the start. And all of it is important as we see major advancements in technologies like AI image generation and AI music generation.

What Counts as Human Authorship?

Now into the core of what the Copyright Office considers “human authorship.” This matters because it determines whether your AI-assisted work gets legal protection.

What is human authorship?

The Copyright Office draws from constitutional foundations here – they define an author as “the person who translates an idea into a fixed, tangible expression.” When it comes to AI, they are looking for clear evidence that a human made the key creative decisions.

The Copyright Office ran an experiment that shows why prompts alone do not cut it. They tried a complex prompt with detailed instructions, but the AI made its own creative decision as to what to include and what not to include.

This showed the Office exactly why prompts do not equal authorship – you are not controlling the creative decisions, the AI is.

(US Copyright Office)

Think of it this way: even with identical prompts, AI systems produce different results each time. You might get something you like, but you are not directing the creative process – you are just picking from what the AI decides to make.

What actually qualifies as authorship:

Active creation

Making substantial changes to AI outputs

Combining AI-generated elements in original ways

Adding your own creative work that stays visible in the final product

Creative control

Guiding the artistic vision

Making specific design choices

Determining how elements come together

Documented human input

Your original content mixed with AI assistance

Clear evidence of your creative decisions

Traceable human modifications

This sets up clear standards: using AI is fine, but you need to show how you shaped the final work with your own creativity.

(Alex McFarland/Unite AI)

Requirements for Protection

The Copyright Office outlined specific technical requirements for registration. And these details matter.

When you are registering AI-assisted work, you will need to specifically disclaim “any non-human expression.” This means clearly separating what you created from what the AI generated. The Office will look for human authorship that is “clearly perceptible” and can be separated from the AI-generated elements.

This creates an interesting technical challenge. You will need to track and document your creative process differently than before. The Office wants to see the line between human and machine contribution – not to restrict AI use, but to protect the human elements.

Think of it like version control for creativity. Smart creators are now documenting their process in ways that highlight their creative control: saving iterations, tracking significant modifications, and maintaining clear records of their original contributions.

The international angle adds another layer to consider. While most countries agree that copyright requires human authorship, some take different approaches.

Going global with AI-created work? The approach to AI copyright is not uniform worldwide.

Most major countries share the US view that copyright needs human creativity. Korea, Japan, China, and the Czech Republic all agree on this core principle. But some take unique paths.

The UK and New Zealand stand out with special rules for “computer-generated works.” But even they are rethinking these rules as AI evolves. Canada’s still figuring things out, showing how fast this space is changing.

Your Guide to AI Copyright Success

Success with AI copyright is not about avoiding AI – it is about using it smartly.

Start with your creative vision. Use AI as a tool to enhance your work, not replace your creativity. Document your process, showing how you guided the creative direction.

Smart creators are treating their AI projects like any other creative work. They save versions, track changes, and keep clear records of their original input.

When you register your work, you will need to point out what’s yours versus what is AI-generated. Make this easier by documenting as you go.

The Copyright Office knows we are just getting started with AI. They are watching how the technology grows and how creators use it. They will undoubdetly update their guidance as new developments come to light.

But do not wait for perfect rules. The core principle is not changing: human creativity matters most. The Office will keep monitoring developments, but they are clear that existing copyright law works for now.

What matters is showing your creative voice. The winners will be creators who master this balance between human creativity and AI assistance.

Want to stay ahead? Keep documenting your process, maintain your creative control, and watch for updates from the Copyright Office. Your creative future depends on it.

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Add a touch of glamour with these hand-woven Czech crystal earrings for women. Elegant yet versatile, perfect for any casual outfit or a chic look. Measures 1.5" long.

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Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Set Of 8 Cristalline Bohemia Czech Crystalex Glasses Gold Rim 1970s Vintage