I love metal and i enjoy every kind of music. My ipod is like the world, full of diversity. That ring on my finger is a promise/engagement ring, it's my favorite stone Blue Topaz.

theres a promise ring on her finger
a constant reminder to keep her legs closed
to keep her body hers
to save something sacred
the strange thing is
she can't find that ring now.

India is rapidly becoming one of the pre-eminent leaders of the twenty-first century. For more than a decade, Eric Meola has returned repeatedly to India, photographing the people, temples, landscapes, architecture, celebrations, and art of this uniquely exuberant and incredibly diverse country. Meola's journeys took him from the Himalayas and monasteries in the North to the temples of Tamil Nadu in the South, from the color and pageantry of Rajasthan in the West to the tea plantations of Darjeeling in the East. Over 200 photographs (edited from more than 25,000 images) will fill this beautifully printed, large-format book. The photographs will be accompanied by dozens of essays, stories, and poems by contemporary and classical Indian writers.

This custom nath was made with sterling and fine silver wire, garnets, pink tourmaline and yellow sapphire briolettes. The total length is 1-1/8 inches, and the hoop is 1 inch in diameter. The design echoes the decorative motifs found on traditional gold naths from India. The sapphire briolettes hang freely, and move with the wearer's movements - a beautiful accent to this lovely adornment!

all bishnoi women wear very bright saris of patterned cloth and adorn themselves with nose rings, bracelets and anklets.

Reversing his parents' immigrant path, a young American-born writer returns to India and discovers an old country making itself new
Anand Giridharadas sensed something was afoot as his plane from America prepared to land in Bombay. An elderly passenger looked at him and said, "We're all trying to go that way," pointing to the rear. "You, you're going this way?"
Giridharadas was returning to the land of his ancestors, amid an unlikely economic boom. But he was interested less in its gold rush than in its cultural upheaval, as a new generation has sought to reconcile old traditions and customs with new ambitions and dreams.
In India Calling, Giridharadas brings to life the people and the dilemmas of India today, through the prism of his emigre family history and his childhood memories of India. He introduces us to entrepreneurs, radicals, industrialists, and religious seekers, but, most of all, to Indian families. He shows how parents and children, husbands and wives, cousins and siblings are reinventing relationships, bending the meaning of Indianness, and enduring the pangs of the old birthing the new.
Through their stories, and his own, he paints an intimate portrait of a country becoming modern while striving to remain itself.

This beautiful tungsten carbide ring is 8MM in width and comfort fit. It is all high polish with Laser Etched MASONIC design. If you are looking for a ring that is scratch proof and forever keep its shine, than our Tungsten Carbide rings are for you. Tungsten Carbide is ranked second hardest next to diamond on the Mohs scale, diamond being a 10 followed by Tungsten Carbide as 9. All of our Tungsten rings are Cobalt Free and hypoallergenic. Our rings will not cause skin irritations or turn your fingers green. Due to the Hardness of Tungsten, these rings can be laser engraved, but not hand engraved. All ring come with a 100% Money Back Guarantee and a FREE leather ring Box.

Major ring reconstruction! We modified our customer's father's Masonic ring by removing the top section and replacing it with a custom-fitted amethyst, then we set his gold initial "P" into the top.

Antique hand-made master mason ring with gold chain, silver chain, and loose rubies.

"Masonic Word and Phrases" is a wonderful collection of the most often used words and phrases in Masonry. Presented in an easy to read and understandable format, this work provides any student of Masonry with a clear understanding of the meaning of our many phrases and words so seldom used outside of Masonry. This work is valuable to the experienced Mason as a quick and handy reference guide. For the new Mason, however, it is an indispensable work and one that should augment any Masonic education program.

Iris (Olga Kurylenko of QUANTUM OF SOLACE) is twenty years old and works on the assembly line of a fizzy drink factory. One day, she loses the tip of her ring finger in an industrial injury, leading her to quit her job and move to the port city nearby. Wandering the town, Iris comes across a laboratory of a very peculiar kind, where she is engaged as an assistant. Clients come in regularly, bringing with them all sorts of personal belongings they want processed and preserved forever in the laboratory. Without fully grasping what is at play around her, Iris gradually engages in a disturbing love affair with her enigmatic employer.

As explained by the guide, the index, middle and pinky finger represent the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The ring finger and thumb represent the New and Old Testament. Most of the representations in the imagery are throwing this gang sign.

This is a macro of my ring finger; I saw the lints underneath, only after seeing it full size on my comp :)

Have a great week!

Yuichi, who has just been accepted into an extremely prestigious national university, has planned a vacation for his exam-ridden boyfriend, Wataru. Looking to raise money for the trip, Yuichi agrees to a short-term job with his college senior Asaka, whose cool attitude and mature personality makes for an uncanny resemblance to Yuichi himself. Taking a liking to Wataru, Asaka makes no effort to hide his interest and advances. How long will Yuichi be able to contain his frustration and jealousy?!

Choose a robust look with this 10mm band, constructed in lightweight and tough-as-nails titanium. It has a smooth polished finish with step-down edges and features brown steel cable insets and a goldtone screw detail for a handsome touch of contrast. Titanium is a great choice for anyone with metal sensitivities, or for those who don't like the weight of a heavy ring. It's completely hypoallergenic and offers superior lightweight strength and durability. This attractive, easy-care metal also maintains its color and won't yellow, fade, or tarnish over time.

Titanium is a great material. It cannot be soldered, so all the connections are cold-- riveting is the main one that I used. These rings were created layer by layer starting with the center and working my way out. Design elements were soldered into place as I went-- always to the silver. I used various styles of rivets. The smallest ones are 18k gold pins, but I also used tube rivets, and in the case of the garnet ring, the sterling lining on the shank is flared out on both sides to also act as a rivet.

I cut and drilled the sterling and titanium sheet on a cnc milling machine.

The ring on the left was the last one I did in this series of rings. It is 10 layers and I was just starting to play with not strictly just alternating the layers-- so you can see that the middle consists of two pieces of titanium. I like the contrast between the two metals, one dark and one light, and the faceted garnet.

The ring on the right consists of 13 layers and is relieved on the sides for a comfortable fit. The stone on that one is a rectangular iolite cabochon.

Presenting a depth of features, this Seiko Men's Chronograph Black Ion Watch #SND641 features a dramatic black dial face, embellished with contrasting hour and minute indexes for a stand-out effect, and is protected by a hardlex dial window. A handy date calendar rests at the three o'clock position, and three sub-dials provide precise chronograph timing for a variety of activities. A black stainless steel band is adorned with contrasting gold-tone accents with a sturdy fold-over-with-push-button clasp. Other details include a 40-millimeter titanium case, and a titanium bezel that is stylishly adorned at each hour mark with raised studs. Powered by quartz movement, this watch is water resistant up to 50 meters.

Sandcast ring °2001

silver with quartz
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Really old digital pics,
made with the 20th century Agfa Ephoto 1280.
For these close-ups, I used an old binocular lens,
kept in front of the camera's lens....
Hardly practical, but the result was just fine.

1280 x 960 used to be called
"SUPER RESOLUTION" in those days.
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SOLD I always loved the concept of a bypass or snake ring. In my design I used the idea and turned it into more of a modernized version. I added a 14k yellow gold bead on one end and a bezel set 3mm greenish blue genuine sapphire on the other end. This is a very classic look and color combination and it makes for a great every day ring.

Lovely, fine and clouds of wonderful white pearls will magically float to adorn your every move. This gorgeous white necklace is created from genuine high quality freshwater pearls. Carefully grown over many years, they have been gently harvested and matched to the strictest of standards.You will love these dainty and elegant 4 to 8mm pearls - delicate and gentle.This value priced A quality necklace features very nice AA luster, naturally beautiful off round A shape and AA body.This necklace is carefully hand strung, using the strong nylon filament. Nearly invisible to the eye, it makes the pearls appear to float. A wonderful effect.Your necklace will be carefully packed and shipped to you in an elegant velvet lined box and accompanied by lots of free extras (please see below).And, if you choose, we would be delighted to gift wrap your necklace and turn this necklace into an unforgettable gift.

Freshwater Pearl Cluster Ring. This ring is a size 8. I used all sterling silver components in this ring. These freshwater pearls are different sizes and colors of pearls to add variety in this ring. This would make a great cocktail ring to wear during the holidays or a great gift to give for the holidays.

White freshwater pearl ring at PearlHours.com could also luxurious and sparkling with shiny diamond(0.60cttw). This ring piece is one of the top quality freshwater pearl piece.

Get that chic layered look with a hint of sophistication with the Seven Piece Black and White Freshwater Pearl Stretch Bracelet Set. This set of seven bracelets features individual strands of 6-millimeter freshwater pearls strung on elastic cord. The potato pearls have a pretty luster and a mix of pure white with black iridescent tones. Measuring 7.5 inches around, the bracelets are stretchy enough to slide over your wrist without a bulky clasp to close. Layer these bracelets any way you like for a trendy look or wear them one at a time to change up your style from day to day.

This chic CZ amethyst ring features six 4mm princess-cut amethyst cz stones lining up in a double row motif. Made of beautiful Cubic Zirconia. The princess-cut amethyst are spread out in two-rows and accented with round cut CZs. Amethyst CZ Cocktail Ring has been rhodium plated to prevent tarnish. Cocktail ring gives a checkered look with the square-cut amethyst CZ. This ring won't go unnoticed. it will glimmer with your every move. Get this ring today to complement your other amethyst jewelry collection..

Sixteen years ago today, Ken and I woke up, packed a few bags, and eloped to Summerville, Georgia.

Between the two of us we had $200, a pair of cheap gold rings from Service Merchandise, and a rented car. I wore a 1960s pink satin cocktail dress I bought in a vintage store for $12. Ken wore the nervous smile of a new bridegroom. With a gas station map and only a vague idea of how to get where we were going, we finally ended up at Paradise Garden, where folk artist Howard Finster awaited to marry us.

After a sweet, odd, and rather rambling ceremony, during which bees buzzed around our heads and dogs ran around our feet, Rev. Finster pronounced us married. He then reached up over our heads and pulled a ripe fig from the tree Ken and I were standing under; splitting it in two, he handed us each half of the ripe fruit and told us to enjoy it together as man and wife. As we bit into the sweet fruit the moment felt magical, primeval -- like we were the first married couple ever and the world was innocent and new.

And all these years and pounds and children later, no matter how harried and crazed the days have been, whenever I look at him all those feelings come rushing back and the world falls away and it feels the same to me -- still.

when one hasn't been to a favourite haunt for a LONG time it is only VERY pleasing AND fitting to find lots of luscious loot non?!

***nOte*** everything bar the Harrods bag was bargained down by yours truly....which is quite a feat for me as I am a guilty seeker of making bargains a tad cheaper. Today however i was super confident! hee hee

*old suitcase together with old travelling stickers $10 down from $12
*suede clutch (i loved the unusal twin clasps) $1 down from $3----i hadnt actually bargained as i had decided not to get it.....she followed me barking $2 $2.....& seconds later...okay $1 $1....what's a girl to do?!
*French basket with duckeggblue colour detailling $5 (sorry this was not bargained down either)
*Harrods bag $15--i loved the colour
*wooden fruit stand---$6 down from $10
*original 1920s paste cocktail ring $5 down from $10
*silk maxi dress $30 down from $40

***shot on location at****Fountain Boatshed

This Designer Inspired Cocktail Ring is made of solid rhodium plated brass and glimmering cubic zirconias. Pave Flower Ring is rhodium plated for long lasting polished shine that delivers a look as good as platinum. The top of the ring is slightly domed and accented with beautiful colorful CZ flowers. The two flowers are embellished in pink diamond CZs and peridot and the second flower is embellished with orange citrine cz and yellow citrine CZs for an extra glamorous summer look. Despite the proportion of the ring, the detailed pave give this cocktail ring a feminine and romantic look. All the designer style without the hefty price tag. Get yours today!

Rarely are you offered the opportunity to invest in a spectacularly elegant ring which you can enjoy for a lifetime and pass on as a heirloom to future generations. This 14k yellow gold ring makes a great addition to any jewelry collection and can be worn on different occasions. The total metal weight of this ring is 1.92 grams. This ring is part of our signet rings collection of jewelry.

Can't find the ring size you need? No problem. Contact us at Service@DivaDiamonds.net with the ASIN number found just below this text and we'll be more than happy to direct you to the ring size you need.

This ring ships with a complimentary jewelry box, certificate of authenticity, and a jewelry polishing cloth. If this ring is not available, you will be contacted within 2 business days with other options.

This is DivaDiamonds item number 5544Y:37888.

The ring bezel is decorated with the royal device of two cartouches topped by ostrich plumes. The cartouches frame dancing figures of Bes, a minor god who frightened away demons and killed snakes and other harmful animals. Bes was closely associated with women in labor and with small children, and the use of his image on this ring suggests that it belonged to a queen, possibly Nefertiti.

18th Dynasty, ca. 1353-1336 BC.

It shows some of the road wear from our adventures together, my little gold Sancho Panza.

I have long wanted to get a snapshot of my ring before I (probably) lose it someday (gambling, or worse), so when I needed a stand in for a light test this morning, voila!

Reflecting the flawless elegance from a long-gone age of gentility, this luminescent ring blends the sublime majestic aesthetics of the past with the impeccable advanced metallurgical technology of the modern day. This 10k yellow gold ring makes a great addition to any jewelry collection and can be worn on different occasions. The total metal weight of this ring is 1.62 grams. This ring is part of our signet rings collection of jewelry.

Can't find the ring size you need? No problem. Contact us at Service@DivaDiamonds.net with the ASIN number found just below this text and we'll be more than happy to direct you to the ring size you need.

This ring ships with a complimentary jewelry box, certificate of authenticity, and a jewelry polishing cloth. If this ring is not available, you will be contacted within 2 business days with other options.

This is DivaDiamonds item number 5544Y:64369.

Most Americans know the story of John F. Kennedy and his boat, PT-109. Actually, what most people know about the 109 story is not the whole story. People do know the high lights of the “aftermath” of the sinking of the 109 (JFK saving his crew) but not exactly how the boat was sunk in the first place. Until recently, none of us had the full story.

Newly released Japanese war documents indicate that JFK was, literally, asleep at the wheel when a Japanese destroyer stalked and destroyed PT-109. Yet, despite this negligence, the full story of Kennedy's war service as a PT boat captain is a heroic one.

5000 words. Illustrated with 5 high-res b&w photographs plus a color painting of Kennedy's second boat, PT-59, by the author.

Joe Hinds is the author of the eleven-volume Definitive Illustrated History of the Torpedo Boat, 1280-1945 (Nimble Books).

Most Americans know the story of John F. Kennedy and his boat, PT-109. Actually, what most people know about the 109 story is not the whole story. People do know the high lights of the “aftermath” of the sinking of the 109 (JFK saving his crew) but not exactly how the boat was sunk in the first place. Until recently, none of us had the full story.

Newly released Japanese war documents indicate that JFK was, literally, asleep at the wheel when a Japanese destroyer stalked and destroyed PT-109. Yet, despite this negligence, the full story of Kennedy's war service as a PT boat captain is a heroic one.

5000 words. Illustrated with 5 high-res b&w photographs plus a color painting of Kennedy's second boat, PT-59, by the author.

Joe Hinds is the author of the eleven-volume Definitive Illustrated History of the Torpedo Boat, 1280-1945 (Nimble Books).

The F.Hinds Newport branch.
The newest of our branches, store opened by Goldie Looking Chain on 24th Septemeber 2010.

F.Hinds Newport branch opening; the Mayor, Goldie Looking Chain, Andrew Hinds and staff members