#Bahia Emerald

[game-of-kinks]

Emeraude de Bahia Les cartes sont sur @tire-une-carte / The cards are at @play-my-game

#Emeraude de Bahia #Plug #Solitary pleasure #Bahia Emerald

[play-my-game]

#Plug #Solitary pleasure #Bahia Emerald #At home toy #Outdoor toy

[unbfacts]

#The Bahia Emerald #facts #archaeology #gemstones

[seymourmusicclub]

Emerald Mountain

#joe morris bahia #emerald mountain #zatooka

[pocketramblr]

AU where Hisashi calls Izuku regularly while he works overseas and one day Hisashi tells Izuku about his new boyfriend who is very sweet to him and unfortunately got into a bad accident many years ago that left him disabled so Hisashi helps care for him.Izuku later finds out this boyfriend is AFO.

why would you leave inko for afo. 'hold on yeah i think i'll leave this priceless bahia emerald and skip town and then i found a broken piece of chalk instead.' my guy. you deserve all might stealing your son.

1- ok so. Hisashi is an accountant who moves to new york to make more money. He and inko officially divorce, which means Izuku takes the Midoriya name and Inko has sole custody, but while Hisashi does not have to pay child support or alimony, he does opt to send them some support and tries to stay in contact because i guess his taste in men was so bad that he and inko just work better as friends. good for them ig.

2- actually Hisashi is just straight up color-blind: he can't see any red flags. Its not just his personal tastes. this man has worked for four separate blatant money laundering schemes since he went abroad. he has no clue. this is how he ends up coming into contact with AfO, but AfO's job offering is too indirect and vague, and Hisashi is like 'are you... flirting with me?' instead, but AfO can work with that. And while Hisashi certainly isn't a genius with people or warning signs, i will give him (and inko) this: he's a great lay.

3- He's also a very caring boyfriend, which was part of the problem with inko, they ended up really inciting each other's anxieties, but AfO likes being pampered so he decides to keep Hisashi around even if he isn't a employee. even better really, that he doesn't have to pay, bribe, quirkify, dequirkify, or threaten him. Hisashi, as a bit of a doting boyfriend, also has a lot to say about the man to others, so Izuku ends up hearing a lot of gushing over the phone as he's training with weights and is a bit too out of breath to change the topic. plus, he doesn't want to bring up going to UA until its a sure thing, his dad will definitely freak out about it not being safe. finally he tells his dad he got in, and hisashi is like 'oh yeah, cuz they changed the rules, which track?' and izuku goes 'oh uh hero track and alsoihaveaquirknowitscalledsuperpower oh look at that moms calling me for dinner sorry bye.'

4. Dazed, Hisashi gushes about his son to his boyfriend later, dropping that izuku's going to become a hero at ua, what a surprise- but, well, he supposes his son has always loved to watch heroes...

AfO is like 'hm. being a hero isn't very safe...' ('i know...') 'why don't you try to push him to visit you? keep him safe. maybe in a safe. don't you just wanna keep a hold of him?' ("i do, but that'll only drive him away. he's growing up... besides, if i was busy only keeping watch over him, who'd take care of you?") 'mm, good point. keep prioritizing me, i will neither put a hit on the kid as competition nor do anything to keep him safer.'

5. Reveal... uh yeah so Hisashi does mention to Izuku when his boyfriend goes missing, sometimes he gets called to work suddenly but he's never been gone this long, he's worried, is he restocking his meds, where is he? oh yeah, he vanished around Kamino. unfortunate, but not incriminating on its own. What IS incriminating is rewound!AfO, looking at Izuku with a tilted head. "I can see bits of Hisashi in you, hm. Just the worst bits, luckily." Izuku starts realizing what this means. Bakugo distracts him and blasts him to the Shigaraki fight, because he also started to realize what it meant and simply did not want to deal with hearing anymore of that. Over at the ShigarAfO fight, AfO tries to keep throwing Izuku (and tomura) off their game by wondering if Hisashi will find this new, younger body nice as well- probably, its not like the man had the highest standards. Izuku and Tomura are united in such abosolute done-ness with AfO that he's immediately snuffed out of Tomura's head and nothing remains behind. Tomura is like 'uh, do you want a day's break and then a rematch because i need to bleach my brain' but izuku is like 'oh no i need to punch someone through a mountain rn, lets keep going while i reform you with the power of friendship and incredible violence.' (By unspoken agreement, neither Izuku, Bakugo, or Tomura ever breathe a word about it to anyone, much less to Hisashi.)

#anon #pocket talks to people #ask game

[vugnasmineralblog]

Emerald Campo Formoso, Bahia, Brazil

#Emerald #userrequest #minerals #geology #crystals #Beryl

[emeraldcityminerals]

Clusters of green emeralds (Beryl [Be3Al2(Si6O18)] var Emerald) in biotite schist. From Carnaíba mining district, Pindobaçu, Bahia, Brazil. Size (cm): 9 x 6 x 5. A good small cabinet example from the world's largest known emerald deposit.

#emerald #gem #mineral #Carniba #Brazil #beryl #rock #crystals #geology #mineral collection #nature #Source: Emerald City Minerals

[deatherella]

It's time for another attempt at catching up my Wallpaper of the Week project. Week 28 is here with two collections. In the above gallery are ArtHouse's Portfolio collection. They all come with no trim, just a kick, kick and crown except the wood slats. I added two hues to the Jardin Floral Plains to match with the Jardin Florals. Originally there was just emerald and navy for the weave texture but I made a grey one, too and made extra walls for all three hues using the stately panels and the bahia grey panel. They all come with no trim, kick, kick & crown, a matching panel and kick or kick & crown in a matching color for the trim. Only swatches because it never occurs to me when I'm playing my game to take previews. There's, also, floor tiles of both woods.

Here's the Graduate Finale. This set has all the rest of my textures from Graduate Collective (or whatever their collect-something name is) except the portrait galleries since I posted them at Garden of Shadows a while back. I could make new high res ones if you want me to but I wanted to get all the rest of their stuff done.

Portfolio Collection

Graduate Finale

Both sets in one .rar.

#ts2cc #ts2 download #ts2walls

[terrence-silver]

What are some sweet things 80’s and Old Man Terry would say to beloved?

-”I won’t bullshit you. I consider myself a...as say they, connoisseur of the finer things in life. Yeah, I enjoy a good car or two. Good wine. Suits. A nice view. And you. You’re one of the finer things I own. The finest. All of this? It’s worth shit next to you. Would you believe that? Because it’s true.”-

-”Of course they’re all staring! I mean, look at you! Everyone else is a piss poor excuse for beauty in this city, except for you --- and you’re all mine.”-

-”When you reach my particular age, your focus clears. Life boils down to essentials. Boils down to a big beachside house and the good company of someone who you can tell anything --- and you know me. Inside out. You know what and who I am. I think that’s something. More than you know.”-

-”No shit you need to be treated! Who do you think I am!? If I say you deserve it, you deserve it! I don’t care what you say!”-

-”Is it wrong that I’m pissed off!? That I didn’t know you sooner? Because I am, and if I wanna fucking drink to drown that crap, then I’ll drink to drown that crap and if I’m perfectly clear, I don’t think all the Whiskey in that cellar will cut it, my dear.”-

-”When those bad memories come, all the bullshit and everything that’s better forgotten, you’re all there is. Did you know that?”-

-”Monogrammed, carved white silver from the Bahia emerald collection. It’s one of a kind. An old family heirloom. It belonged to my mother back in the days and it fits your finger perfectly. Had it slightly tweaked. I want you to have it. Wear it.”-

-”Of course I’m jealous! Are you crazy!? Who isn’t jealous of something invaluable!?”-

-”Look at me. I said look at me! Don’t you ever dare say something like that about yourself in front of me or behind my back ever again. Don’t do it in my company, in front of others or anywhere, ever.  Are we clear? Why? What do you mean ‘why’!? Because it’s crap and it’s all lies!”-

-”You sure know how to make an old man feel happy.”-

-”Me and John, we had a good friend in ‘Nam. A real joker. It was always us three. He went by Ponytail, because he had this thin wisp of greased up hair tied at the nape of his neck and our commanding officers always yelled at him for it to cut it off and be presentable. He never did. Died stubbornly wearing it, poor sucker. I wear it for him now. He’d like you a lot, you know?”-

-”Sit with me. I want to play you a special song.”-

-”I could keep you safe. Protected. Taken care of. In every sense.Think about it? Think about a life where they’re all too afraid to look at you? Touch you? Ever hurt you again? Where there’s nothing to be lacked for because I’ll provide everything? All I ask in return is your love Devotion. Let me do it. Let me prove my loyalty.”-

-”Yeah, I’ve seen and done pretty much all of it. Is it bad that I’m content just being here with you until the end?”-

-”Never really talked about this to anyone, but when I was a kid, I was a skinny sort. Wimpy. Scrawny. They used to call me Twig in the army. Sappy bullshit. Hated that nickname and I hated that kid. There was very little to be content about back then, but I like to imagine you were there somehow with me from day one.”-

-”Remember when I pulled up that old Ford and put on those clothes and went around pretending I was some poor asshole to mess around that Larusso kid a few years ago? Yeah. Those were the days. Sometimes I still think about that. Think about us just being, hopping into that car and getting the fuck out of here.”-

-”C’mon. Read to me. I need to hear it in your voice.”-

-”You make me feel young again.”-

#i jumbled up dialogues for old man terry and 80's terry #and you guys can decide which is which to you #because they're for the most part interchangable #not all --- but some #terry silver #kk3 #cobra kai #old man terry #80's terry silver #terry silver x reader #terry silver x beloved #fluff #romance

[anu-t]

I used watercolor, pencil, colored pencils, and pens in my drawing. I first outlined with pencil and thought of my biggest aspirations such as becoming a doctor and having enough money to buy a car/a bunch of clothes but I also thought how what big society right now which is social media. I also really like the winter so I including a painting on the wall of the room with a drawing of snow falling. I also love sunsets a lot so another drawing on the wall is of the sunsetting in the beach. As I was finishing I realized how I love using color to create an even bigger juxtaposition of what is there in that room versus the items specifically being depicted in the still-life. The paintings in the background show the different seasons and the containers such as the bowl holding the money/water dispenser with social media are in pencil. I come to realize how our passions, goals, and technology such as social media are what bring color and light to our lives by giving a deeper meaning and connecting our surroundings. I morphed a person into my drawing of a stethoscope to represent how my passion for becoming a doctor grew further this year and it connects really well because a big part of this profession is working with people. I animated the car with a squiggly line design because the main purpose of them is motion so I thought it was the most fitting to make it stick out more and give it more movement. I also added a collage element with cut outs that represent a big part of my 2023 which are dance, fashion and eating a lot of cup noodles as a college student.

Attendance: "It was Shakespeare who cemented the relationship between green and envy. With The Merchant of Venice, written in the late 1590s, he gave us “green-eyed jealousy”; in Othello (1603), he has Iago mention “the green-ey’d monster, which doth mock / The meat it feeds on.” Prior to this, during the Middle Ages, when each deadly sin had a corresponding color, green had been twinned with avarice and yellow with envy.1 Both human failings were the guiding principles in a recent saga concerning a vast green stone, the Bahia emerald." (The Secret Lives of Color, pg 207)

This passage discusses how a writer was able to create an association between a color and a emotion. I found it very interesting by how in the nineteenth century the way shakespeare depicted the color green was why people assoicate this color with envy. Its fascinating to see the power of description and words to push people to imagine a certain color when they read The Merchant of Venice.

[cherrygorilla]

Carrie’s Basic Info

Whilst I try to get back into the swing of writing TMM after my holiday, I thought I’d put together a little mash-up of some of the character posts you’ve done for your characters, Danelle, but with the only OC of mine that has any real development: Carrie! So hopefully you have fun learning a little more about her!

I couldn’t really find any actresses that I feel totally match how I picture her to be, but I loved that post you did where you put all the different actors for your characters together for each decade, so I gathered together 4 throughout the ages that at least somewhat fit her. 

So, going from left to right, for current times we have Florence Pugh (which I never really thought about until I saw her in the Don’t Worry Darling trailer, and then as soon as I saw her with that beehive hairstyle it all clicked lmao), for the 60s we have Jane Fonda (I mean come on, that hair is perfect for Carrie lol), for the 90s we have Sharon Stone (she has Carrie’s little smirk there down to a tee) and for the 80s we have Kelly Preston (I know I’m basing a lot of these on hair alone, but that permed hairstyle she had in the 80s has Carrie written all over it lmao - she would have really thrived in the 80s).

Alright, now onto the actual information bit, which is pretty much just her answers to the prompts from the ‘basic info’ posts you put together for your characters. But if there’s anything I’ve missed out that you’d like to know then just let me know and I can add it in! 

Name: Caroline Samantha Cole

Nickname(s): Carrie (duh), Coral (only by the surfers), Squidge (only by her dad - he loved calling her and Tanner silly things when they were little - she was Squidge because of her squishy little face, and he was, and still is, Pebbles, thanks to a long-term habit of stuffing his pockets with them any time he went to the beach), Rolie (only by her grandpa - clearly the silly nickname thing is genetic, but at least it’s part of her name), Carrie-oke/Coleslaw (Ethan - had to throw him in here too, because nicknames are kind of his speciality lol)

Age: 20

Birthday: May 20th

Zodiac: Taurus

Birthstone: Emerald

Nationality: American, Hawaiian (just from her grandma on her dad's side though)

Sexuality: Bisexual

Birthplace: Bayfront Health, St Petersburg, Florida 

Current Residence: Bahia Shores, St Pete Beach, Florida 

Occupation: Actress

Schooling: Went to public school up until the middle-end of her sophomore year but then had to leave when she booked her first TV movie. She tried to go back once filming wrapped, but she got signed up to be in a new TV show pretty soon after and had to drop out fully. From then on she just did her schooling on set with her co-stars and, although she eventually graduated, she never got a proper ceremony or a prom or anything, which she’s still low-key kind of bummed about. At least she can live vicariously through the characters she plays though!

Talents/Skills: Singing, dancing, acting, cooking, doing her makeup, talking shit & managing her curly hair 

Birth order: Oldest (by seventeen, precious minutes)

Sibling: Thomas "Tanner" Lewis Cole (her twin)

Parents: Brett Kanoa Cole and Martha Louise Cole

Signature: 

Autograph:

Height: 5' 6'' or 168cm

Eye Colour: Blue

Hair Colour: A dark, golden-y blonde

Glasses or contact lenses? None. But the same may not be able to be said for her in TMM…

Distinguishing features: Her huge mane of curly hair; freckles across her nose and cheeks; a rather infectious, megawatt smile; a pretty bold, expressive fashion sense; a tattoo of doodled musical notes on the side of her ribcage; some stretch marks around her hips/butt area that she's super self-conscious about; and two moles right next to each other on her inner arm that Miles draws a little smile under at every opportunity he gets 

Mannerisms: Talks with her hands a lot, has pretty intense facial expressions (useful for acting, not so useful when she's trying to not come across as a total drama queen), hums to fill the silence; checks her appearance pretty much every time she notices her reflection (some people blame her vanity, she blames her industry-fuelled insecurity) 

Health: Nothing really, she just gets really bad period cramps. 

Hobbies: Singing, surfing (now that her managers aren't restricting her time at the beach), cooking, sewing (her mom is trying to teach her, but she doesn't really have the patience, or free time, for it), shopping, and learning lines (yes, she considers it a hobby lol)

Greatest flaw (in their opinion): How strongly she feels all her emotions/how deeply things affect her - it's draining to live on such an emotional rollercoaster 

Greatest flaw (in reality): Her obsession with her image and how the world sees her, especially when she lets it cloud her better judgement (besides her fiery temper, jealous streak and raging narcissism, of course) 

Best quality (in their opinion): Apart from the talent she built her career around, probably her loyalty - she's very much ride or die for those that she really cares about, which is something she values in others, so naturally she thinks it’s her best quality too

Best quality (in reality): Whilst she sees it as a flaw, her deep connection with her emotions is actually one of her best qualities - she's so passionate about her relationships (both romantic and friendly/familial) that she puts her whole heart and soul into everything she does for them; and will often go out of her way just to show them how much she cares. Plus it's super useful for her job; after all, it's what makes her such a good actress. 

Biggest fear: Failure. Failure in her career. Failure in her relationships. She just hates the idea of disappointing people. That's why she's so dedicated to her work; she's scared of doing a bad job and ruining her reputation. She's scared of letting her parents down after all the money they funnelled into her dance classes and singing lessons. She's scared of destroying her relationship with Miles because she keeps failing to fit in with his family. She doesn't want kids because she's scared that she'll fail as a mother since she's got such a demanding job. But then she's scared that she'll be failing Miles because he's such a family-oriented guy and she won't be giving him a family of his own. I could go on and on lmao. But yeah, as the ego-centric, go-getter she is, failure is definitely her biggest, and deepest fear. Needles and spiders are probably the answers she'd jump to first though ngl. 

Favourite ice cream: In her world, cookie dough. But when she went to Mick's world and discovered salted caramel it was a total gamechanger. 

Favourite colour: Actual colour-wise, like an aqua blue. But failing that, gold…or anything glittery, tbh. 

Favourite number(s): 1…duh! Or 20 because it's her birthday date.

Favourite movies: Her go-tos are Gentlemen Prefer Blondes or Mamma Mia (depending on the century/universe she’s in lol). But the real answer, that she would rather die than admit 90% of the time, is the 1950s Disney Cinderella cartoon. It’s been her favourite ever since she was a little girl - it’s just the most beautifully magical love story in her eyes; nothing else compares. Plus, she’s always been a dreamy, Disney Princess girly at heart - under all the bravado and occasional bitchiness. But if she ever gives up that information, you know for a fact it’s not by free-will - and whilst the select few that do know think it’s adorable, they do dish out their fair share of lovable teasing. 

Favourite songs: She's such a music-oriented person that this was super hard, but I'll narrow it down to just a few… It's All Coming Back to Me Now by Celine Dion (to belt in the shower); About Damn Time by Lizzo (to dance around in her underwear to); Lucky by Britney Spears (because she feels like she can relate); Tonight from West Side Story (a song from her time she just thinks is beautiful) and I’m The Greatest Star from Funny Girl (her favourite song to perform since it’s so good at inflating her ego)

A place they want to visit: Paris, partly for the shopping, but mostly for the food. It does help that Miles is desperate to go there too though…

#this was so fun to do omg #like i said let me know if i've missed anything you want to know #and let me know if there are any other characters you want me to do this for #i don't really have any other major ocs but you never know haha #carrie

[odtnews]

Top 5 places to visit in 2023

1. Patagonia, Chile: Located at the southern tip of South America, Patagonia is a land of unparalleled natural beauty. Home to majestic glaciers, emerald lakes, and rugged mountains, it's a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Hike the famous Torres del Paine National Park, sail through the stunning fjords, or simply immerse yourself in the serene surroundings. Patagonia is an awe-inspiring destination that should not be missed.

2. Kyoto, Japan: For travelers seeking a unique blend of tradition and modernity, Kyoto is an enchanting city that captivates the soul. Known for its centuries-old temples, traditional tea houses, and serene gardens, Kyoto offers a glimpse into Japan's rich cultural heritage. Witness the mesmerizing cherry blossoms in spring, participate in a traditional tea ceremony, and explore the historical streets lined with wooden machiya houses.

3. Marrakech, Morocco: Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors and rich flavors of Marrakech, Morocco's bustling cultural hub. The city's medina is a labyrinth of narrow streets filled with bustling souks, where you can haggle for unique handicrafts and spices. Explore the majestic Bahia Palace, be enchanted by the stunning Jardin Majorelle, and savor the mouthwatering local cuisine at the famous Djemaa el-Fna square.

4. Galápagos Islands, Ecuador: Nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers will find the Galápagos Islands a true paradise. This pristine archipelago is a haven for rare and unique species, including giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, and marine iguanas. Snorkel in crystal-clear waters alongside playful sea lions and dive with hammerhead sharks. The Galápagos offer a chance to connect with nature like never before.

5. Lisbon, Portugal: Lisbon, the vibrant capital of Portugal, seamlessly blends history with a contemporary vibe. Perched on seven hills overlooking the Tagus River, Lisbon boasts charming neighborhoods, stunning viewpoints, and captivating architecture. Explore the ancient Alfama district, indulge in delectable pastries at a local café, and feel the rhythm of Fado music resonating through the cobbled streets. Full article published by : Outdoor Travel News

#travel #travel news #world

[play-my-game]

Hi can you please add some cards incorporating anal submission or anal punishment.

Well, first, I want to note that I created this as a game, so every card can be declined therefore I don't think it should be used as a way to enforce punishment.

If my partner needs, for a reason or another, to be punished because a rule's been broken, it's a complete different part of our relationship and it got its own, very clear, protocol. Rules are set and need to be followed, and it's not part of a game.

Now regarding anal submission, or anal play overall, I think there are already a fair number in the archives, so you may want to try the 6 first tags I put below.

But if not enough, I pushed two more in the queue to go out today, and here's another one.

#Screaming stare #Slippery Spearhead #Jewelry collection #Chained plug #Gingerbread #Bahia Emerald #AMA #Plug #Solitary pleasure #Plug of the day #This week

[impexgranites]

How to choose granite for different sections of your home

Picking the right granite for different rooms in the house is an art. Each section of the home demands a different color palette, usage, and set of criteria.

Every owner’s ambition is to have those wonderful and sparkling natural stones in prominent places in their home. They go above and beyond to have them make their house appear beautiful.

Here are a few pointers to make your granite choosing process go as smoothly as possible.

Kitchen

A kitchen is a prominent place in every household since the food is cooked many times a day!

Choosing strong and thick granite that is least absorbent does the trick. Choose tougher granite worktops over bright or shimmering slabs because the kitchen is not a showpiece but rather a messy location where strains and grime occur most of the time.

Make sure the slabs are cleaned on a regular basis, especially in the kitchen. Also, exercise caution while handling acidic chemicals such as lemon, vinegar, and so on.

Liquids should not be spilled frequently, and heat-resistant cushions should be used for increased longevity.

You may choose colors and patterns that complement your kitchen cabinet. Black is one of the most popular granite colors for kitchens. Gives the kitchen a sophisticated appearance. Use this only if the kitchen is adequately ventilated and has enough natural light.

White Granites provide a fresh and modern appeal to the kitchen.

Red works well with wooden or brown cupboards. It provides the kitchen with a bold and lively appearance.

Bathroom

Bathrooms are the most often used and may quickly get cluttered. Natural granite slabs are more popular than artificial stones, particularly in bathrooms.

Choose larger granite tiles for the flooring and vanity countertops with beautiful patterns and rich colors to make the bathrooms seem and feel sophisticated. Choose a vanity countertop color that complements the flooring and walls.

Even the bathroom countertops can go messy since the liquids from soaps, paste and other products may fall upon them, so it’s very crucial to clean it regularly for more durability and shine

Colors option

You can go with black, grey, cream and white colors which have amazing patterns on them

Living room

We typically spend a lot of time with our family members in the living room. To get a rich and upbeat appearance, use a glossy, sparling smooth surface and bright colors such as white, cream, blue, and black.

Make sure they are easy to clean and blend well with the rest of your home’s design.

Entrance

During rainy seasons, home entrances might get muddy, so use dark colors such as black, crimson, and brown. Choose larger granite flooring to make the space appear larger. The staircases can be covered with black or red granites to make them more attractive

Pooja room

Pooja rooms should have a tranquil and peaceful vibe emanating from all sides. White granites are commonly used to get the desired effect.

Popular color trends of 2021

Black:

Black granite adds an attractive and pleasant aspect to the kitchen and other places where it is used. Nero Mist, Black Galaxy, Black Pearl, Absolute Black, and Impala are some popular black granite countertops.

White:

White Granite color has a nice and relaxing influence on the psyche. It is commonly used in flooring as well as bathroom vanity tops.

To name a few Alaska White, Alps White, Andino White, Colonial White, New River white, Moon White, Mystic spring

Red:

A bold and bright look defines Red Granite

Imperial Red, Mungeria Red, Red multicolor, Lakha red ruby red, baltic red, Asian top

Blue:

Blue granite lends a vivid appeal to any space it is placed in; if blue is your favorite color, blue granite will add a sense of happiness to your house! There are three types: blue pearl, polar blue, and Bahia blue.

Green :

It provides a fresh and unique look to the room, though it was not famous back then, nowadays it is gaining more popularity. A few of the types are green eyes,costa emerald-green Marinace, Safari green, uba tuba granite.

Brown:

The majority of brown granites are manufactured in India. Tan brown, Desert brown, coffee brown, fantasy brown, rainforest brown, Icon Brown, Ivory Brown, and other brown granites can be used in kitchens, floors, and stairs.

Follow the below simple steps to decide on the suitable granite colors

Make sure the color of the granite you select is in contrast to other home interior decors’ colors. Look for the color contrasts in blogs and magazines and decide on a suitable color

How do you define home? Traditional, Vintage, or Modern? These decisions can narrow down your color and pattern selection

We repeat, select the Granite that blends well with other colors at home.

Why Granite is the better option compared to Marble

Granite is less costly, has more color possibilities and designs, is more durable than marble, requires less care, and is heat resistant, but it is more sensitive to scratches and stains.

Though marble has similar qualities to granite, it is more costly, less durable, and requires more maintenance.

#black granite #absolute black granite #nova black granite #granite slabs #granite supplier #black granite tiles #quality granites

[gemstonejewels]

Sources of Alexandrite Gemstone in the World

The gemstone which is marveled at for displaying the splendid change of color is one of the rarest in the world. Alexandrite is rarer than diamond and is mostly found in sub-one-carat sizes. Even then it commands an envious price in the market and if it’s bigger then it may cost a fortune to own one. Once the alexandrite was discovered in the Ural Mountains in Russia in the 1830s it rose to prominence so fast that the Russian mines were depleted within the next hundred years or so.

Today, there are only limited areas in the world where this phenomenal gemstone is mined; let’s see which ones.

Russia

According to some accounts in the year 1830, a miraculous stone was discovered in the Ural Mountains in Russia on the 12th birthday of Alexander II who became the Czar later on. The stone was named after him though it’s still unclear as to when the stone was actually named as such because the term did not appear in the then literature before 1842. The works of Yakov Kokovin related to the discovery of alexandrite was published in the issue44 of the In Color magazine in 2019.

  Alexandrite in Russia was primarily mined in seven places viz. Marinsky, Sretenskoye, Cheremshanskoe, Krasnobolotnoye, Krasno-armeyskoye, Aulskoye, and Shag. Of the all places, the mines in Marinsky were re-explored in 2019 and some deposits of alexandrite, emerald and beryllium were found. It is considered the only working mine in Russia as it is under strict government control and not much is known about the quantity or the quality of stones being mined. All other mines stand exhausted and the last known attempted exploration was in  2013 at Krasno-armeyskoye site. Since the Russian mines depleted within the next hundred years of the discovery of alexandrite there, the stone has since become rarer, pushing its price considerably higher in the market. Russian alexandrite is known for its remarkable color change which is second to none. So, if you own an alexandrite from that era it may well be worth a fortune today.

India

At present India is producing alexandrite in substantial quantities. Alexandrite was found in the Raipur District in the state of Chhattisgarh in 1994 though the current production from this region is rather negligible. The other two prominent sites - Narsipattnam and Araku - are in the state of Andhra Pradesh near the city of Visakhapatnam. Odisha is another state in India where alexandrites are mined.

Most of the alexandrites of Indian origin are strong towards the green side of the color spectrum but somewhat weak towards the red. Generally speaking, the Indian alexandrites show satisfactory clarity and color change. Samunda alexandrites, named after the mine, exhibit a remarkable color change from bluish green to purplish-red and are valued highly in the international market.

Sri Lanka

Balangoda & Horana sites in Sri Lanka are known for alexandrite and other gemstones. Srilankan alexandrites are comparatively larger in size than those of other origins, however, the alexandrites found in Sri Lanka possess muddy color tones and show weak color change.

Brazil

Alexandrite was discovered in Brazil in 1987 in the area called Minas Gerais meaning general mines. These mines are also known for producing emeralds. Other mines are Hematita, Carnaiba, Esmeralda de Ferros, Itaitinga, Novo Cruzeiro, Teafilo Otoni, Serra Dourada. Gemstones from this region are prized for their exceptional color change and clarity. Brazilian alexandrite is considered one of the best in the market today.

In 1967, Jules Roger Sauer, the founder and chairman of Amsterdam Jewelers, discovered the largest gem-quality alexandrite which measured 122,400 carats in rough. The find was made in the Jaqueto district of Bahia, Brazil.

Madagascar

It seems like Madagascar has a host of gemstones under its belly. Initially, there was a sapphire rush in the 1990s, then came along ruby and afterward alexandrite. Alexandrite was found in Madagascar in the Ilakaka locality of the Fianarantsoa region.  These gemstones are quite vivid and include a yellow-green variety of cat’s eyes.

Tanzania

The Tunduru region in Tanzania which borders another country – Mozambique, has produced large quantities of sapphires, spinels, and alexandrites. The Manaya region in the north has also produced some fine alexandrite gemstones.

Zimbabwe

Alexandrites from Zimbabwe are dark and experts consider them suitable for faceting for only small-sized gems. Though the current production in the country is almost non-existent, the Novello deposit of Zimbabwe’s Masvingo district is worth mentioning here.

Australia

In 1930 alexandrite was found near the Dowerin region in the western part of Australia.  Since then the mine has yielded many small alexandrite gemstones with remarkable clarity and color change.

Myanmar

Myanmar is primarily known for its ‘Burmese ruby’ though some alexandrite stones were also found in the Mogok region of this country. It has also been reported to produce ‘cat’s eye’. Very little information is available about the commercial mining of alexandrites in this country due to its political state.

Though it is quite common to hear the phrase ‘emerald by day and ruby by night’ for alexandrite, it is also sometimes called the ‘stone prophet’. According to some beliefs, the stone changes its color from green to red irrespective of the lighting if its owner is in danger.

So, if you feel enamored by this amazing gemstone, then you can certainly get a few for yourself from GemsNY where you’ll find certified natural alexandrite gemstones in a variety of shapes and sizes.

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