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<title>Michael J Moore - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Michael Moore is a prolific author specialising in books and articles about gold coins, gold bullion and digital gold and silver currency. He previously operated as an exchange provider in the digital gold industry for a number of years and has written several articles and books on a range of topics including fraud and the development of the digital gold and currency market. In addition, Michael Moore was been instrumental in the development of a set of professional standards of operation within the digital and gold market on the internet. He was one of the prime founders of an association ... ]]></description>
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<title>Why You Should Buy Silver Now</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Silver was once used to make US dimes and quarters until 1964 and half dollars until the year 1970 when the value of silver began to surpass the actual face value of these coins. Silver prices are directly linked to gold prices and in the 20th century, the silver/gold ratio was 1:15. This means that the value of one gold ounce equals 15 silver ounces.]]></description>
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<title>Silver Investment Opportunities</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The most common silver investing method is through purchasing silver bullion bars. These bars are made in sizes between 1-1000 ounces and some countries even allow investors to purchase silver bullion bars from high street banks completely over the counter. After purchasing, investors will either store the bars inside their private home safe or with a dealer.]]></description>
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<title>Your Mini Guide to Buying Diamonds</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The GIA, or Gemological Institute of America, created the diamond grading scale in the 1950s that is currently used throughout the world. This scale is divided into two classifications--clarity and color. A diamond's clarity deals with the amount of internal marks, called inclusions, as well as external marks, or blemishes.]]></description>
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<title>Kindle - EBook Reader Review</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Reading used to be a simple process of choosing a book, opening it up, and turning the pages. However, the onset of the Kindle by Amazon gave reading a big push into the technological age. The original Kindle was first showcased to consumers in the United States in November of 2007 through the website, Amazon.com.]]></description>
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<title>The Price of Diamonds - Everything You Need to Know</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Most people have heard of the diamond term, cut, but are unclear as to its actual meaning. This term is simply a way to measure a diamond's weight; one carat is equivalent to 200 milligrams. ]]></description>
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<title>Advice For Smart Gold Investment</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Gold coins are almost guaranteed to have long term growth even though the rate of growth is slower than other types of investment products. Gold is not affected by consumer speculation, corporate irresponsibility, and other negative factors that can drive down stock prices. In fact solid gold is usually bought and sold for a higher price than the 'gold price'.]]></description>
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<title>How to Find the Right Debt Settlement Company For Your Needs</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:35:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Debt is a worldwide epidemic. Every day, there are American consumers who have become so overwhelmed by their debt obligations they see no way out except through filing bankruptcy or by seeking the services of credit counselors. But which one do you pick?]]></description>
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<title>All About the iPod - An Mp3 Player Review and Basics</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The iPod is now a well known type of mp3 player manufactured by Apple who also designed iTunes, which is a music library that allows users to sync their iPod to their personal playlists via an internet connection. Some people think the iPad was designed to promote iTunes. But it is just one of around 20 MP3 Players on the market.]]></description>
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<title>iPad, the Pros and Cons</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The iPad, which hit store shelves in early 2010, is an innovative multimedia device created by Apple containing features that make it a combination iPhone and laptop. It has a 9.7 inch screen and weighs approximately 1.5 pounds. But is it worth the pricey 500 dollar or so investment?]]></description>
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<title>Buying Gold - The Smart Choice</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Gold is the one commodity that has maintained its stability as those who buy gold do not have to rely on large corporations or the government to receive their dividends. Whether you prefer an aggressive or cautious approach of adding value to your investment portfolio, gold will certainly fit your needs as well as your comfort zone.]]></description>
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<title>Choosing an Ebook Reader</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:10:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As the days go by eBook readers are becoming more and more popular. These flat, handheld electronic devices allow you to store and take your books wherever you go. Some even have the option of allowing you to store music and videos as well.]]></description>
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<title>Palladium Jewelry - Better Than Gold Or Platinum?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Palladium has not been considered a popular precious metal for jewelery but it is now becoming popular due to being cheaper than its cousin platinum. Jewelers also like it because it is softer than platinum and therefore easier to work. Here is some interesting information about palladium that may help you decide if it is indeed better than gold or platinum.]]></description>
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<title>Precious Metals - Five Things You Didn't Know About Platinum</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Platinum is one of the hardest precious metals and one of the most expensive. It is used in jewelery as well as a storage for value in the form of platinum bullion bars. Here are some interesting and useful facts about platinum.]]></description>
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<title>Buying the Right MP3 Player</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Today MP3 players have become very popular, mainly because of the convenience that they provide in having music in an easy, portable fashion, that you can carry in your pocket or in your hand. In addition they provide you with the ability to compile your own list of songs, and are able to hold a lot more songs than a CD, DVD or cassette can due to its compressed MP3 format. Trying to find the best player to suit your personal need can be very difficult because of the many brands and types that are available.]]></description>
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<title>How to Get Involved in Currency Trading</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Forex, or foreign exchange, is a worldwide market for trading currency. For example, when a multinational company wishes to change millions of euro into Japanese yen, they can do so through e Forex. ]]></description>
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<title>Will Ebook Readers Make Libraries Obsolete</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:12:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A good question. Probably note although the ebook reader has made it much more convenient to carry books around. The questions is, which of the 18 or so ebook readers is the right one for you?]]></description>
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<title>The Advantages of Trading Currency</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:04:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The number of brokers and software for e Forex reviews is as varied as the trades that can be made on Forex. With a little bit of shoulder to the grindstone, let's see if we can break it down into laymen's terms and find out what there is to know about e Forex reviews. ]]></description>
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<title>Choosing the Best MP3 Player</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:16:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With over 20 different MP3 players on the market, how do you figure out which is the best for your dollar? This article goes someway in helping to figure out which is the best MP3 player for you.]]></description>
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<title>Debt Consolidation - Your Answer For a Brighter Tomorrow</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:26:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you one of those people struggling to pay all those bills that just seem to mount up when your not looking? This article may have the solution.]]></description>
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<title>Debt Consolidation Can Ease the Pain of Paying Your Loans</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:00:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Too many debts? Knowing where to start can be a problem especially when there are just so many all clamoring for your attention. This article may be of some help in easing the pain of too many debts.]]></description>
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<title>iPod &amp; Mp3 Player Reviews</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:38:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are hundreds, nay thousands of sites devoted to the iPod and MP3 Players. Many of them are very good and contain much useful information.]]></description>
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<title>Choosing E Forex Software</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:33:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to e forex and currency trading, there are heaps of forex software systems available. The question is, which is right for you?]]></description>
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<title>Reducing Your Debt</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:11:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Creeping debt, like creeping tax, can catch you unawares. You have a few credit cards, a mortgage perhaps and maybe a car loan and with the buy now pay later enticements being offered, additional debt just gets added to the pile.]]></description>
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<title>Getting Out of the Debt Trap</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:16:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The debt trap catches many people by surprise. Here are some ideas on getting out of the debt trap.]]></description>
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<title>The Pareto Principle</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:44:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When running a business it is easy to become distracted by the mundane and petty things around us. It is all to easy for our attention to become trapped in something insignificant and our focus pulled way from what is important.]]></description>
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<title>Risk Management</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:13:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What is Risk Management?    A good definition of risk is:     "The possibility of loss, injury, disadvantage or destruction"  Manage, according to the New World Dictionary, is defined:  "v.t.]]></description>
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<title>Terms &amp; Conditions</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:43:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Having a terms and conditions on you website when you are operating online are vitally important. It cannot be emphasized enough that you require legal protection.    What are Terms & Conditions then?]]></description>
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<title>Terms &amp; Conditions - Part 2</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:22:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your terms and conditions should reflect your policy as relates to fraud as well as privacy and complaints and the client or customer should be acknowledging and agreeing to the terms and conditions prior to any sale taking place. These should be couched so that they include the following:
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<title>All About Gems and Gemstones</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:35:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Gemstones have been a favorite form of decoration for thousands of years. A gemstone or sometimes gem is a precious or semi-precious mineral and, when cut and polished, is used for jewelry among other uses. Some gems are not, strictly speaking, minerals, such as opals or pearls for example, but are still considered gemstones nevertheless.]]></description>
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<title>Once Upon a Time in Scientology</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:17:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Once upon a time, many years ago, the Church of Scientology used to be the place to go to study the Scientology philosophy. Thousands of people did so and became scientologists enjoying the benefits obtained from the original philosophy just as Ron Hubbard developed it. ]]></description>
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<title>Buy Diamonds</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jun 2007 11:37:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The cost of buying diamonds can vary considerably.

Buying Diamonds online, for example, tend to be cheaper than from the local diamond shop in the High Street as, online dealers have much lower overheads, no shop, utilities and little staff to pay for.]]></description>
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<title>Wholesale Loose Diamonds in Australia</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2007 13:49:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Wholesale loose diamonds are prevalent in Australia and Australia, in fact, is actually one of the biggest producers of diamonds producing around 40 million carats annually.

Most of the diamonds are produced in the western state of Australia. This covers almost half of the massive continent and has vast regions relatively unexplored.]]></description>
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<title>Jewelry Loose Diamonds</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2007 09:14:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When designing jewelry loose diamonds are the best way to start off. Loose diamonds have a number of advantages over set diamonds.]]></description>
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<title>Purchasing Loose Diamonds in Phoenix, Ariz</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2007 09:09:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Purchasing loose diamonds in Phoenix, Arizona is a bit like purchasing diamonds in London, or Paris, or New York or, in fact anywhere. One should have certain criteria to follow to ensure that the diamonds one is buying are exactly what one wants and are genuine and suitable.]]></description>
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<title>Loose Cut Diamonds for Sale</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Apr 2007 10:35:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Where you see loose cut diamonds for sale, before you just jump in and buy there are a few points to keep in mind.  Most diamonds are not the best quality but some dealers will imply or infer that they are. ]]></description>
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<title>Diamond Myths</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2007 17:37:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many myths surrounding diamonds the first of which is that diamonds are rare. In fact they are not. Emeralds and Rubies are more rare than diamonds. Diamonds are so plentiful in fact that there is enough for each person in the US to have a handful. Most diamonds are or poor quality and used in industry and known as industrial diamonds.]]></description>
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<title>How Do I Best Sell My Vintage Diamonds</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2007 09:08:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How do I best sell my vintage diamonds is a question often asked. You have a number of choices when it comes to selling diamond jewelery. There are a number of points to selling diamonds that one needs to know.]]></description>
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<title>Wholesale Loose Diamond Chips</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2007 11:51:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Wholesale loose diamond chips are obtainable if one cares to spend some time searching and browsing. There are a few pointers to keep in mind however.  It is pretty much buyer beware and this applies particularly if buying online.]]></description>
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<title>Buying a Bonded Diamond</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Dec 2006 07:12:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Buying a bonded diamond is possibly the best diamond you can buy as it has a number of guarantees which normal diamonds and normal diamond jewelers do not give. It safeguards you money and your diamond and ensures that you are getting a quality diamond.]]></description>
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<title>Emerald Appraised Jewelry Part One</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 Dec 2006 07:46:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Emeralds are a variety of Beryl the mineral, which in this case is colored green due to the trace elements of chromium and occasionally iron.

A little known fact is that, by weight emeralds are the most valuable stone in the world and the best quality emeralds are more valuable than diamonds (who's value actually is more contrived than as a result of natural market forces).]]></description>
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<title>Diamond Sapphire Wedding Band</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Nov 2006 09:37:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A diamond sapphire wedding band is a great idea for that special once in a lifetime occasion. It is important then to ensure that you get just the right diamond sapphire wedding band and that you get value for your money. 

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<title>Akoya Pearls at Sale Price Part One</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Nov 2006 08:37:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is part one of a two part series on Akoya Pearls at Sale Price.

Akoya pearls are available at sale prices but you do need to be careful and ensure you are actually getting what you pay for.]]></description>
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<title>Sapphire Wedding Band Part One</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2006 05:01:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To get the best possible sapphire wedding band it is not necessary to know all about sapphires. Obviously the more you know the better your chances of getting the best possible sapphire wedding band available.]]></description>
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<title>Value of Rubies, Part One</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Nov 2006 17:31:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To understand the value of rubies it is useful to know something about them. This series of three articles is designed to do just that.]]></description>
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<title>Amethysts Gem Stones; Part One</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2006 07:33:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What is an amethyst gem stone?   Amethyst is a violet or purpose variety of quartz. The name comes from the Greek and essentially means, "not drunk". 
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<title>Opal Jewelry Part 1</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2006 09:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Australia is the largest producer of opals in the world, producing 95% of the worlds opals for opal jewelry and most of these in Australia are produced at a place called Coober Pedy. The balance come from places such as Mexico, the north of Brazil The US and Africa even.]]></description>
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<title>Buy Genuine Diamonds! Part One</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2006 09:46:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You don't need to know all about diamonds in order to ensure you are buying genuine diamonds and not fakes.

There are some diamond scams or cheats that occur sometimes and it is best to be aware of them.]]></description>
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<title>Freshwater Cultured Black Pearls Part 1</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2006 09:45:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[All pearls are formed when a small object finds its way into a oyster and becomes an irritant. As a natural reaction the oyster coats it with a substance called nacre and it is the continual covering of this nacre which we call the pearl.

There are two types of pearls.  Natural and cultivated.  Natural pearls are those which nature has formed by itself.  The irritant has gotten into the oyster through some crevasse or small opening and irritated the oyster to form the nacre covering.]]></description>
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<title>Platinum Wedding Bands Part 1</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2006 07:03:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is not necessary to know all about platinum to pick out a platinum wedding band but knowing the price of platinum will obviously help.

This is the first of a three part series on platinum wedding bands. Firstly lets get familiar with what platinum is.]]></description>
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<title>Diamonds - How to Clean</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2006 08:20:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ As diamonds are the hardest substance known to man you might think they do not require cleaning. Nothing could be further from the truth however. Diamonds get as dirty and grubby as any other substance.

Some important points to remember when cleaning diamonds are:]]></description>
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<title>EGL Diamond Certification</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Oct 2006 05:24:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The price of diamonds is very much dependent on having a proper certification of that diamond. EGL Diamond Certification is done by the European Gemological Laboratory.

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<title>All About Diamonds - Part 1</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2006 16:46:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is important to know something about diamonds before you buy any.  It is easy to buy a diamond that is of poor quality for a high price so the more you understand about diamonds the better your chances of getting a good deal are.]]></description>
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<title>How to Buy Loose Diamonds</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2006 04:23:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Buying loose diamonds is probably the best way to buy diamonds. If you are looking through jewelry stores or diamond dealers always ask for a 10X (ten times) Loupe so you can examine the interior of a stone.]]></description>
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<title>On the Beginner's Guide To L Ron Hubbard - Scientology</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 16 Sep 2006 09:31:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hardeep Singh Kohli, Well known British actor, comedian and all round entertainer makes a humorous foray into the world of scientology. Consumed with curiosity about Scientology and its founder, L Ron Hubbard Hardeep originally approached the church of scientology but was soundly rejected by the Church as being too much of a comedian and evidently not serious enough.]]></description>
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<title>Cleaning Your Amethyst Jewelry</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2006 09:39:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cleaning your amethyst jewelery is a very important activity if you want to ensure it stays in a pristine condition. Amethysts are usually set in rings, broaches, pendants and sometimes necklaces and they get subject to dust, grime and the results of oils and perfumes, chemicals, hairsprays and body sweat .]]></description>
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<title>Ruby Auctions</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2006 09:28:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You can buy rubies at ruby auctions. It is easy to locate auctions using google.com and typing in ruby auctions. Probably eBay would be the most popular. Also look out for local auctions in your town or city. Scouring the newspapers can sometimes net you an auction at which rubies are up for sale.]]></description>
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<title>How to Tell One Opal from Another</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2006 05:59:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How can you tell one opal from another? What is the difference between various opals? And why is it important to do so?]]></description>
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<title>Scientology - The Truth Is Out Here!</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2006 05:58:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What is the scientology freezone and how is it different to the church of scientology?  How come the church's image has deteriorated so much over the years?]]></description>
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<title>Platinum</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2006 05:58:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Platinum and platinum jewelry has become more common over recent years and is often preferred over white gold although it is almost twice as expensive.  Why should this be one might ask?]]></description>
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<title>Black Pearl Necklace</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2006 05:15:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Black Pearl may have been a ship in a movie but the black pearls in a black pearl necklace come from the South pacific islands and are often called South Sea Pearls or Tahitian Pearls. So how do you find a good black pearl?]]></description>
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<title>Palladium, The New Precious Metal</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2006 05:10:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Palladium has traditionally not been as popular as other well known precious metals. However palladium is fast becoming the new popular precious metal so it is a good idea to know something about it. ]]></description>
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<title>Scientology Freezone Expansion</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2006 05:01:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Freezone seems to be entering an era reminiscent of the early days of Scientology and Dianetics.

More and more people are finding their way to the Freezone.  Some dissatisfied with the Official church and seeking a viable alternative.  Most new to scientology and curious  about it.]]></description>
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<title>Wholesale Diamonds</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2006 08:41:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Wholesale diamonds can be a confusing term, made so deliberately by dealers who use it incorrectly to give the impression they are selling diamonds at a reduced price to attract more clients. In fact the term wholesaler and retailer have different and distinct meanings. ]]></description>
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<title>Emerald Jewelery</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2006 08:29:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are a number of factors to consider when buying emerald jewelery. Firstly  always ensure you buy emeralds from a trustworthy dealer or jeweler.  Preferably one who specializes in precious gemstones and emeralds in particular if possible.]]></description>
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<title>What is a Scientologist?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2006 01:57:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What is a Scientologist?

There has been some confusion regarding the use of the word 'scientologist' and even who constitutes being a scientologist...]]></description>
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<title>Scientologists Freezone</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2006 07:22:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many disaffected scientologists may not know this but it is eminently possible to obtain scientology outside of the official church. This is not something the church advertise or would like known.]]></description>
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