Harajuku Jewels

Tokyo is one of the undisputed, and at times utterly disregarded, fashion capitals of the world. While Japanese fashion appears to march down the runway to its own beat -- it is distinctive and unique nonetheless

Harajuku fashion -- named for the Harajuku district of Tokyo -- is nothing short of fun, hip and diverse. The Tokyo Girls Collection festival held March 16, 2008, featured top-notch designers such as Deicy, Vivayou and Luv. Ronde. These stylish boutiques showcased bold prints, colorful accessories, layers of beaded necklaces, bangin' bangles, charms, and much more. Even cellphone jewelry is glam - especially the Vivayou cellular strap shown above.

For local fashionista's, this fashion festival is the 'crem del la creme' of shopping experiences -- certainly worth its weight in gold. The teddy bear themed jewels, long swanky necklaces and large pendants were cute, daring and expressive. When it comes to jewelry, Harajuku girls earn high marks for their upbeat, uber-hip and ultra-swank style.

Blue Topaz

Blue topaz is particularly popular and the colour most people think of when they hear the word topaz. it is a mellow empathetic stone which directs energy where it is needed most.

Blue topaz heilps shed light on your path, highlights goals and taps into your inner resources .

Blue topaz attunes to the angels of truth and wisdom and helps you recognise where you have stayed from your own truth, its vibrant energy brings joy, generosity, abundance and good health - negative does not survive around joyful.

Blue topaz is one of the stone for those born under the sign of Taurus, Virgo and Sagitarius, cakra is throat

Topaz crystals have been held in high regard as gemstones from classical times, though they went under the name of 'chrysoprasios', the golden stone, and not 'topazios'.

At that time the stone we call topaz was probably lumped together with other yellow gems, such as yellow sapphire, beryl and chrysoberyl.

A topaz color seen in jewelry as blue is enhanced to become blue, because few blue topazes have a sufficiently deep color. Most are paler than aquamarines and like these can have a greenish tint. Most common and also less valuable is completely pure, colorless topaz. Colored topazes have been very popular from the sixteenth century onward, and have often been worn in exquisite settings as necklaces, earrings, brooches or entire suites. Being hard, they take an excellent polish and display a fair lustre.

According to the Greeks, Topaz gives strength as it was connected to the powerful Sun God via the golden glow.

The Romans believed that it could help to evade poisoning, as it changed color in front of poisonous substances. It is the birthstone of those born in the months of November and December, in yellow and blue color respectively.

Blue topaz is also the 4th and 19th anniversary gemstone for a marriage. The 23rd year of marriage is celebrated with an Imperial topaz.

The stone is believed to cure asthma, diseases like insomnia and hemorrhages. Topaz is associated with wisdom, courage and strength.

Beautiful lingeries

You will certainly like a black lace thong studded with 518 brilliant-cut diamonds in a floral / modern pattern.

The skimpy Triumph Luxurious Diamond Thong became very much the centre of attention at a lingerie show during the Singapore Fashion Festival / high class taste.

Just imagine, the total weight of the diamonds is 30 carats! They also attached to the thong 27 tassels made of white gold. In general the diamond thong left little to the imagination.

Oops I forget to tell you about the price for the thong with diamond - the world's most expensive undies is worth 122, 000 dollars!

(modern taste of lingeries series )

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HGTV favorite, Vern Yip, didn't sacrifice a modern style in this eco-friendly living room makeover. Green resources include a bamboo floor, silk pillows (silk is a semi-renewable fabric) , earth-kind sofas and its combined with a modern tatste

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For other modern taste, see next posting

The Advantage of Ruby ( a modern taste )

Wearing rubies will become wealthy, have good children, happiness, courage, a respected position in society, high honor, prestige and property. The wearer’s will-power and determination will also be strengthened. Rubies support the development of will power, courage, and vitality. They also help one have a proper spiritual view and to see truth, as well as helping to improve one’s status in life. The wearer will develop a royal life, and be protected from problems, fear, misfortune, and disaster. He or she will be fortunate, successful, optimistic, authoritative, intelligent, and will receive social status ( modern taste )

Wearing rubies is good for persons in authority, politicians, and for people trying to get a high position in the country. They protect the wearer from the jealousy of others, from deadly enemies, and from their competitors. They strengthen administrative skills, managerial abilities, and initiative. Astrologers, artists, judges, gem experts, sculptors, architects, lawyers, and engineers can use rubies to support their work. Rubies also help cure learning problems

Wearing rubies will protect one from diseases caused by imbalances in the bodily functions. Rubies work with digestion, metabolism, rheumatism, fever, gout, headaches, bones, indigestion, and stomach ulcers. They can also help with eye problems, and have been known to help with cancer. Rubies can help develop general good health, and prevent unhealthiness

Since rubies are so powerful, they can cause trouble when worn by the wrong person. If the sign of Capricorn, Virgo, or Pisces are on the ascendant (rising), it may be better to use the substitute gem for ruby; the ruby itself may be too powerful. in the ancient period Ruby deals with the fifth chakra, Manipura. The color to be enhanced for the Sun is red. The number relating to ruby is one ( in modern period )

Rubi be touched with modern taste

Ruby stone be touched with modern taste
Rubies are mined in Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Kenya, Madagascar, and Cambodia, but they have also been found in the U.S. states, in Montana, North Carolina and South Carolina. The Mogok Valley in Upper Myanmar has produced some of the finest rubies, but in recent years very few good rubies have been found there. The unique color in Myanmar (Burmese) rubies is described as "pigeon’s blood". They are known in the trade as “Mogok” rubies. In central Myanmar the area of Mong Hsu also produces rubies. The latest ruby deposit to be found in Myanmar is situated in Nam Ya. In 2002 rubies were found in the Waseges River area of Kenya. Sometimes spinels are found along with rubies in the same rocks and are mistaken for rubies. However, fine red spinels may approach the average ruby in value.[1]

Most of jewelrys are using ruby and diamond so its look amazing and touched with modern taste

By the way, its good too for future invesment
The value of natural rubies varies depending on their size, cut, origin, clarity and quality. As of 2000, a gem quality, uncut one carat (0.2 g) ruby cost about $4,200 USD.[2] As of 2008, an average quality, certified, untreated 1 carat (0.2 g) ruby cost between $800 to $3,500 USD.[3] Since it is easy to spot synthetic rubies by their lack of natural inclusions, they have not greatly affected the price of natural rubies.[4] Synthetic rubies are much less valuable.

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Total in 2008 to end May £310