Why does the bond between France and the U.S. endure? Find out in this brief historical exploration. (part 2 of 2)
Common Interests, Common Goals; A History of Friendship. France and the U.S. (Part 2)
Common Interests, Common Goals; A History of Friendship. France and the U.S. (Part 1)
What bonds France and the United States? Find out with this brief historical investigation. (part 1 of 2)
The Stag and Reindeer in Mythology
Deer Deer mythology is as ancient as it is ubiquitous. In Hinduism the golden deer is the shapeshifter Maricha. In the form of the golden deer he tempts the beautiful Sita and paves the way for her kidnapping. The kidnapping and subsequent war is on the same scale as Helen and the Trojan war. In …
A history of People and Caribou, the Wild Reindeer
Native populations of the Arctic have a long history with caribou and reindeer. The Inuit tell of people who occupied arctic territory in Nunavut before their arrival. The older tribe is the Tuniit of Dorest culture. Oral histories tell us that the Tuniit were a large and powerful people although lacking in mental facility. Yet …
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Thursday Motivation – Quit Perfectionism
To continue Tuesday's theme of National Native American Heritage Month, we chose this quote from a Native American author. Be thankful you weren't cursed with perfection. If you were perfect, there'd be nothing for you to achieve with your life. Imperfection is the source of every action. This is both our curse and our blessing …
National Native American Heritage Month
During November, Americans of all creeds, classes and colors give thanks. In 1990, the observance of Native American Heritage Month began with a declaration of celebration. In the late 20th century, the US acknowledged the falsehoods presented in the traditional US Thanksgiving - at least in part. Public discourse on the meaning of Thanksgiving reached …
Minimalist Gift Guide – Meaning Means Everything
Buying a gift for the minimalist in your life can be a tricky prospect. Here are some quick tips to help narrow the search. Whatever things a minimalist decides to keep are things that minimalist needs. Beyond our basic needs, humans have psychological and self-fulfillment needs. If your gift fits a need you can bet …
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10 Ways to De-Stress this Holiday Season
During the Stress peaks during the holidays. As we start our journey toward New Years' Eve it is important to take care of you! Here are 10 easy "me time" ideas for your mental health this Holiday Season. Exercise If you can't go to the gym, that's okay. YouTube has over 1,001 exercise channels. We …
Happy November! From Pendant and Ring
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Top 5 Favorite TV Shows to Borrow Jewelry From
Here are our top 5 favorite TV shows to borrow jewelry from! The ladies of Downton Abbey have fabulous late 19th and early 20th-century jewelry. Anneliese Keating's clothes and power necklace + earrings, or necklace + bracelet combos in How To Get Away with Murder are awe-inspiring! Don't even get me started on her shoes... …
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All About Antiqued Silver Jewelry
Antiqued silver pieces are real silver. Alloys and fine silver darken over time, creating an antique finish where the high points are silver and the recessed portions are dark. New silver and silver alloy items are sometimes treated so they gain years of patina in a fraction of the time. The photo below shows an …
How To Find Your Ring Size
How to find your ring size with a piece of paper and a ruler.
Spooky Halloween Jewelry and a Creepy Gothic Spoon
We love Halloween. Every year we decorate, we dress-up and we find something fun to do. Sometimes we go to parades, or costume contests, trick-or-treating, or out for dinner and a movie. Halloween is a great experience for the Pendant and Ring family; it is a holiday we cherish. There are thousands of elegant and …
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How to Keep Your Golden Jewelry Looking Gorgeous
Gold is the most sought after substance in human history. From King Midas's Golden Touch, to the selective breeding of goldfish, to the search for El Dorado, to the Church's split over icon idolatry, to the luxurious gold leaf of the 1920's culture has proven that it is willing to chase the glitz and gilt …
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A Golden Jewelry Primer
Just like silver jewelry, there are many varieties of gold-looking jewelry in both the fine and fashion categories. Six types of golden jewelry include Gold, Gold Filled, Gold Plated, Rose Gold, Brass and Bronze. Old gold jewelry is easy to identify because it does not tarnish. If your vintage or antique jewelry is clean and …
How to Clean Silver Jewelry
Discover How to clean your silver jewelry with these tips and tricks! Could your silver use a little more shine? Are you reviving your mother's, grandmother's, or great-grandmother's silver jewelry collection? With a little help you can get any silver collection (even the silverware) looking fantastic. Repeat after me; Care, Clean, and Polish. Caring for …
A Silver Jewelry Primer
What kind of Silver jewelry is it? Knowing what kind of Fine and Fashion silver jewelry you have can help prolong the life of each piece. Like you, your silver jewelry needs proper care to look its best. There are different grades of silver jewelry and each one requires unique attention. Each type of silver …
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