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SHEDDING LIGHT ON JEWELRY’S LONG HISTORY OF SYMBOLISM AND STYLE
JEWELRY OF THE JEWELRY YOU CHOOSE SAYS A LOT ABOUT YOUR STYLE , AND SOME PIECES MIGHT EVEN HOLD SIGNIFICANT MEANING . JEWELRY SYMBOLIZES SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST A COMPLEMENT TO THE PERFECT ATTIRE . MEANING THEHIDDEN
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1) 14K Yellow Gold Virgo Pendant by Long’s Jewelers 2) 14K Yellow Gold Libra Pendant by Long’s Jewelers 3) 14K Yellow Gold Scorpio Pendant by Long’s Jewelers 4) 14K Yellow Gold Pisces Pendant by Long’s Jewelers 5) 18K White Gold Diamond Studs by Kalahari 6) 18K White Gold Round Diamond Necklace by Kalahari
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loyal, often sticking by their people through the hardest times with just the right amount of stability and emotional connection. Air — Rational. Social. Communicative. That’s what you’ll find in Gemini, Libra, or Aquarius. These individuals love philosophical discussions, good books, and social interactions. They love giving advice and nurturing every relationship they have with others. PHILANTHROPY Some jewelry pieces have a deep and rich history in philanthropic ventures. At Long’s, we actively seek out designers and organizations that we can work with, comfortably knowing that their business practices align with ours. Kalahari Dream Diamonds reflect both the beauty of the Kalahari desert and the story of responsible sourcing, all the while giving back to the communities of Southern Africa. Whether you’re looking for a stunning new diamond necklace or a pair of diamond studs, each Kalahari diamond is hand-selected and polished to exacting standards in socially responsible factories before being accepted as a special, Kalahari Dream Diamond and certified by the Gemological Institute of America or the American Gem Society. With each purchase of a Kalahari diamond, you support the empowerment of the next generation of women through job training and free primary education in Botswana.
For thousands of years, jewelry has been used to exemplify wealth, culture, personal beliefs, time periods and ideas. While a lot of the symbolism assigned to a piece depends on the design, metals, and stones used, jewelry remains the universal language of love, loyalty, and self- expression. ASTROLOGY ZODIAC SIGNS We each have a zodiac sign--an astrological connection to the universe and how we move, shift, feel and interact with the world around us. By understanding the four elements that represent each sign, we get a basic understanding of each person’s fears, strengths, weaknesses, and personality. Water — Mysterious. Emotional. Intimate. These are just some of the characteristics of the Water Signs of Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. Water Sign individuals love deep conversations and are usually ultra- sensitive and intuitive. Fire — Passionate. Dynamic.Adventurous.All the things that we love about Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. Quick to anger, these individuals forgive just as quickly. Often possessing strength, Fire Signs tend to inspire others in an effortless fashion. Earth — Grounded. Realistic. Loyal. Earth Signs are the Capricorns, Virgos, and Tauruses that make us feel grounded. They are extremely
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