A Pearl Necklace

Author : Mi Xue
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0578149583

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A Pearl Necklace by Mi Xue Pdf

A Pearl Necklace is the compelling true story of Mi Xue's struggles and victories strung together throughout life, weaving sorrows and joys, fear and faith to create a beautiful Masterpiece of inspiration that shines like a precious jewel even throughout the darkest times. As a first generation Chinese American, Mi Xue strives to counter alienation with achievement only to discover the inadequacy of her own self-sufficiency to overcome the challenges of her failing marriage. She begins a lifelong search for a purpose and power greater than herself to transform the trials of marriage, three children in three and a half years, an autistic firstborn, job losses, dysfunctional codependency, family-career tug-of-wars, and over twenty relocations in three continents. Mi Xue reaches beyond the depths of her Chinese roots and the heights of the American dream to find her most profound identity and fulfillment beyond herself, connecting you with the lost wanderer yearning to return home in each of us.

Author : Nancy Alden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Jewelry making
ISBN : 0307339491

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Simply Pearls by Nancy Alden Pdf

Whether you prefer a classic single strand or a funky combination of pearls and semi-precious materials, Simply Pearls shows you how to create necklaces that are easy to make yet look both expensive and professionally made. No longer the extravagance they used to be, pearls come in a variety of types - from freshwater to faux - that make these beautiful gems an affordable and elegant option. With projects designed for beginners and intermediate crafters - with a few more challenging designs for good measure - Simply Pearls is a volume that people will consult again and again for basic stringing, knotting and wire-work techniques; to find inspiration and project ideas, including tips on refreshing heirloom jewellery; and as a materials reference. Whether your look is modern and edgy or classic Chanel, Simply Pearls offers great how-to-wear-it ideas and beautiful projects that will give you the Tiffany s look at budget prices.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-10
Category : Design
ISBN : 1614285128

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Pearl Necklace by Anonim Pdf

"Richly encrusted with myth and legend and radiant with intrigue and romance, the pearl necklace is a universal icon like no other that has threaded its way not only through the history of jewelry but the evolution of fashion as well. Renaissance queens, maharajas, Hollywood starlets, and modern influencers have all made the pearl necklace part of their wardrobes, each wearing it after their own fancy. A symbol of feminine purity, a sign of status and power; an emblem of tradition, a quintessential heirloom, and opportunity for reinvention, the pearl necklace has adapted, chameleon-like, across centuries to become an expression of changing ideals of womanhood and of a woman's place in the world. In the most authoritative volume on the subject to date, The Pearl Necklace explores the legacy of these lustrous strands through fine art and fashion, with an introductory essay by award-winning journalist and jewelry historian Vivienne Becker that reminds us why the pearl necklace has long been the ultimate object of fascination and fantasy."--Page [2] of cover.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Lark Books
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781600590375

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Beading with Pearls-Beautiful Jewelry, Simple Techniques by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-10
Category : Design
ISBN : 1614285128

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Pearl Necklace by Anonim Pdf

"Richly encrusted with myth and legend and radiant with intrigue and romance, the pearl necklace is a universal icon like no other that has threaded its way not only through the history of jewelry but the evolution of fashion as well. Renaissance queens, maharajas, Hollywood starlets, and modern influencers have all made the pearl necklace part of their wardrobes, each wearing it after their own fancy. A symbol of feminine purity, a sign of status and power; an emblem of tradition, a quintessential heirloom, and opportunity for reinvention, the pearl necklace has adapted, chameleon-like, across centuries to become an expression of changing ideals of womanhood and of a woman's place in the world. In the most authoritative volume on the subject to date, The Pearl Necklace explores the legacy of these lustrous strands through fine art and fashion, with an introductory essay by award-winning journalist and jewelry historian Vivienne Becker that reminds us why the pearl necklace has long been the ultimate object of fascination and fantasy."--Page [2] of cover.

Author : Rachel Trethewey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : History
ISBN : 075096829X

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Pearls Before Poppies by Rachel Trethewey Pdf

In February 1918, Lady Northcliffe, wife of the owner of The Daily Mail and The Times had the idea of raising funds for the Red Cross by asking women to give a pearl as a tribute to the dead and the wounded in the Great War. The plan was to create a necklace which would be auctioned at Christie's. However, the idea grew beyond her greatest expectations. It captured the public's imagination and over the next nine months nearly four thousand pearls poured in not just from Britain but from across the world. The pearls were discussed in drawing rooms, written about in The Times and even debated in Parliament. The story of the Red Cross Pearls is an historical gem which has never been told in detail before. Drawing on the archives of the Red Cross, Christie's and the Victoria and Albert Museum, this book traces the story of the Red Cross Pearl Appeal throughout the eventful year of 1918. Interweaving the story of the campaign with the personal stories behind individual pearls this book provides a snapshot of a world that was changed forever by the war

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0929975227

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The Pearl Buying Guide by Anonim Pdf

Author : George Frederick Kunz,Charles Hugh Stevenson
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2022-07-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547085805

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The Book of the Pearl by George Frederick Kunz,Charles Hugh Stevenson Pdf

The preparation of this book has been a joint labor during the spare moments of the two authors, whose time has been occupied with subjects to which pearls are not wholly foreign—one as a gem expert, and the other in the fisheries branch of the American government. For many years the writers have collected data on the subject of pearls, and have accumulated all the obtainable literature, not only the easily procurable books, but likewise manuscripts, copies of rare volumes, original edicts, and legislative enactments, thousands of newspaper clippings, and interesting illustrations, many of them unique, making probably the largest single collection of data in existence on this particular subject. It was deemed advisable to present the results of these studies and observations in one harmonious volume, rather than in two different publications. While the book is a joint work in the sense that each writer has contributed material to all of the chapters and has critically examined and approved the entire work, the senior author has more closely applied himself to the latter half of the text, covering antiquity values, commerce, wearing manipulation, treatment, famous collections, aboriginal use, and the illustrations, while the junior author has attended to the earlier half of the book, with reference to history, origin, sources, fisheries, culture, mystical properties, and the literature of the pearl.

Author : E. W
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1831
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:591019897

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The Pearl Necklace and the Scarlet Frock; with the Evening Walk. Tales for Children. By the Authoress of “A Year's Residence in the Country.” [Signing Herself E- W-.] by E. W Pdf

Author : Mary Alice Monroe
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781476758831

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The Summer Girls by Mary Alice Monroe Pdf

Originally published in hardcover in 2013 by Gallery Books. Reprinted in paperback 2014 with a readers group guide and an excerpt from the author's forthcoming novel: The Summer Wind, book two in the Lowcountry Summer trilogy.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781465462121

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Gem by DK Pdf

Prepare to be dazzled by this shining and sumptuous visual guide to the world's greatest treasures. Feast your eyes on glittering gemstones, kaleidoscopic minerals, and famous trinkets in this comprehensive exploration of Earth's finest jewels. Following a foreword from Aja Raden, hundreds of pages take a lavish look at precious stones, precious metals, and organic gems in all their natural wonder. From agate to zoisite, everything under the Sun is encapsulated in spectacular photography and accessible text. Trace the history of gemmology and get the inside story on our planet's most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diamond, the stunning Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite Fabergé eggs. Find out their physical properties, check the price tags, and discover the most remarkable record-breakers. This exceptionally extravagant book is a picture-packed, fact-filled celebration guaranteed to bring sparkle to your life and your library.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 187?
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:428166657

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The Pearl Necklace by Anonim Pdf

Author : Janna Beatty,Sharon White
Publisher : Wheatmark, Inc.
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-22
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781627871303

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Quintessential Style by Janna Beatty,Sharon White Pdf

Would you like your mirror to reflect an image that makes you feel wonderful and confident - so great you can totally forget about how you look and get on with the amazing life you want to live? Quintessential Style will help you discover how to: Communicate without uttering a wordWear any colorBecome a visual shape-shifterSolve your fashion dilemmas using Sets of AccessoriesShop with confidence and purchase with convictionUse "lifestyle skincare" to balance and maintain great skinRemedy the two things that cause every woman to look olderFind an effortless personal style that enhances your self-confidence You can become your own personal stylist Join thousands of women who have been mentored by professional image consultant, Janna Beatty, on color, design, and makeup artistry. She shares thirty-plus years of knowledge and experience, so you can learn to cultivate and communicate your authentic, one-of-a-kind style.

Author : Molly Caldwell Crosby
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781101613436

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The Great Pearl Heist by Molly Caldwell Crosby Pdf

London, 1913. An exquisite strand of pale pink pearls, worth more than the Hope Diamond, has been bought by a Hatton Garden broker, capturing the attention of both jewelers and thieves. In transit to London from Paris, the necklace vanishes without a trace. Joseph Grizzard, “the King of Fences,” is the leader of a vast gang of thieves in London’s East End. Having risen from the deadly streets to become a wealthy family man, Grizzard still cannot resist the sport of crime, and the pearl necklace proves an irresistible challenge. Inspector Alfred Ward has joined the brand-new division of the Metropolitan Police known as “detectives.” Having caught some of the great murderers of Victorian London, Ward is now charged with finding the missing pearls and the thief who stole them. In the spirit of The Great Train Robbery, this is the true story of a psychological cat-and-mouse game. Thoroughly researched and compellingly colorful, The Great Pearl Heist is a gripping narrative account of this little-known, yet extraordinary crime.

Author : Paul Southgate,John Lucas
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 589 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780080931777

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The Pearl Oyster by Paul Southgate,John Lucas Pdf

Contrary to a generally held view that pearls are found by chance in oysters, almost all are now produced from farms. This book is a comprehensive treatment of all aspects of the biology of pearl oysters, their anatomy, reproduction, genetics, diseases, etc. It considers how they are farmed from spawning and culturing larvae in hatcheries to adults in the ocean; how various environmental factors, including pollution affect them; and how modern techniques are successfully producing large numbers of cultured pearls. This is the ultimate reference source on pearl oysters and the culture of pearls, written and edited by a number of scientists who are world experts in their fields. Comprehensive treatment of pearl oyster biology and pearl culture Written by the top world authorities Highly illustrated and figured Of practical relevance to a broad readership, from professional biologists to those involved in the practicalities and practice of pearl production