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August 19th, 2009

Looking For Pearls And Antiques In Beijing

by Cathryn Zhang

Visit Fanghua Pearl and Jewel to find your favorite necklace.

Close to the Temple of Heaven lies a well-known pearl market. Every day it attracts many visitors from home and abroad. Recently I visited it on my way back to the Beijing GuoHong Hotel and was impressed with the Fanghua Pearl and Jewel store. If you want to find a beautiful pearl necklace, don’t miss this shop.

This well-decorated shop is on the 4th floor of the market. You will find numerous pearl necklaces neatly displayed in the shop. The colors included milk white, golden yellow, pink, and black.

Ms. Carrie is a kind shop keeper. She told me Fanghua is the No.1 retailer of high-quality pearls in China. There are mainly three grouping of pearls in the shop: fresh water pearls, sea water pearls, and South Sea pearls.

Many people fear buying fake pearls. But Ms. Carries explained to me how to distinguish real pearls from fake ones. There’s a rule for distinguishing fine pearls: the rounder and shinier, the better.

You will notice the photos on the wall showing foreign dignitaries visiting the shop: Margaret Thatcher, Putin’s wife, the Queen of Spain, and so on. The photos are proof of the charm of these Chinese pearls.

Next shop: antiques, jade jewelry and works of art

Last week I visited Chengtian Antique City, which is very close to the Guangxi Hotel Beijing. I found a shop that carried Chinese antiques, jade jewelry, and other kinds of art. They were great decorations.

Many antique porcelain wares were displayed in the shop: vases, bowls, and plates, just to name a few. Some of them were even made as early as the Qing dynasty.

Mr. Tang, the shop owner, greeted me. He showed me a porcelain statue of Empress Dowager Cixi, a female ruler of the Qing dynasty. She sat on a stone bench with a big spotted dog. She was wearing a big black hat and a colorful button-down robe. Embroidered peonies and butterflies decorated her robe. In China, a peony represents wealth and status.

He also showed me some jade jewelry items, including pendants and bracelets. They were white, and looked glossy. Jade symbolizes virtue and is thought to bring good health.

Besides jade and porcelain, there are also some Chinese paintings, calligraphy work, and wood carvings in the shop. They are all traditional Chinese art forms. So be sure to come here while staying at your hotel in Beijing.

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August 18th, 2009

Find A Good Shop With Pearls And Antiques In The Neighborhood Of Your Beijing Hotel

by Cathryn Zhang

The largest pearl store near the Temple of Heaven

The famous Pearl Market is very close to Beijing Haige International Hotel. Visitors from all over the world like to visit the Pearl Market for various items. When I visit a shop named Fanghua Pearl and Jewel, I was very impressed their beautiful, natural pearl necklaces. If you also want to give yourself a more elegant and noble look, don’t miss this shop.

This well-decorated shop is on the 4th floor of the market. You will find numerous pearl necklaces neatly displayed in the shop. The colors included milk white, golden yellow, pink, and black.

Ms. Carrie is a kind shop keeper. She told me Fanghua is the No.1 retailer of high-quality pearls in China. There are mainly three grouping of pearls in the shop: fresh water pearls, sea water pearls, and South Sea pearls.

Ms. Carrie explained to me how to distinguish real pearls from fake ones. There’s a rule for judjing fine pearls: the rounder and shinier, the better.

I also noticed the photos on the wall showing foreign dignitaries who had visited the shop, including Putin’s wife, Margaret Thatcher, the Queen of Spain, and the Queen of Belgium. This is really an authentic pearl shop in Beijing!

Next shop: antiques, jade jewelry and works of art

The Henan Plaza Beijing Hotel is very close to Chengtian Antique City in southeastern Beijing. If you want to visit some interesting antique shops, go to a shop that carries antiques, jade jewelry, and other Chinese artwork.

The shop owner Mr. Tang collected many antique porcelain wares, including vases, bowls, and plates. Some of them were antiques made in the Qing dynasty.

Mr. Tang, the shop owner, greeted me. He showed me a porcelain statue of Empress Dowager Cixi, a female ruler of the Qing dynasty. She sat on a stone bench with a big spotted dog. She was wearing a big black hat and a colorful button-down robe. Embroidered peonies and butterflies decorated her robe. In China, a peony represents wealth and status.

He also showed me some jade jewelry items, including pendants and bracelets. They were white, and looked glossy. Jade symbolizes virtue and is thought to bring good health.

You can also find Chinese paintings, calligraphy, and wood carvings in this shop. They are all very good decorations for your room. So check it out on your way home to your Beijing hotel!

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July 27th, 2009

Find A Good Shop With Pearls And Antiques In The Neighborhood Of Your Beijing Hotel

by Cathryn Zhang

The largest pearl store near the Temple of Heaven

Close to the Temple of Heaven lies a well-known pearl market. Every day it attracts many visitors from home and abroad. Recently I visited it on my way back to the Beijing GuoHong Hotel and was impressed with the Fanghua Pearl and Jewel store. If you want to find a beautiful pearl necklace, don’t miss this shop.

This well-decorated shop is on the 4th floor of the market. You will find numerous pearl necklaces neatly displayed in the shop. The colors included milk white, golden yellow, pink, and black.

As the No.1 retailer of high-quality peals in Beijing, Fanghua has been in the business for twenty years. According to the shop manager, the main categories of pearls here are fresh water pearls, sea water pearls, and South Sea pearls.

Don’t worry about buying fake pearls here. The shop assistant here will explain to you how to distinguish real pearls from fake ones. There’s a rule for judging fine pearls: the rounder and shinier, the better.

Photos on the wall showed foreign dignitaries visiting the shop. I saw Margaret Thatcher, Putin’s wife, the Queen of Spain, and the Queen of Belgium. The photos are proof of the charm of the Oriental pearls.

An antique shop worth your visit

The Henan Plaza Beijing Hotel is very close to Chengtian Antique City in southeastern Beijing. If you want to visit some interesting antique shops, go to a shop that carries antiques, jade jewelry, and other Chinese artwork.

The first thing I saw was a collection of antique porcelain wares, including vases, bowls, and plates. Some of them were made in the Qing dynasty.

Mr. Tang, the shop owner, greeted me. He showed me a porcelain statue of Empress Dowager Cixi, a female ruler of the Qing dynasty. She sat on a stone bench with a big spotted dog. She was wearing a big black hat and a colorful button-down robe. Embroidered peonies and butterflies decorated her robe. In China, a peony represents wealth and status.

Jade jewelery items are also very popular here, including the pendants and bracelets. Jade symbolizes virtue and brings good health.

I also found Chinese paintings, calligraphy work, and wood carvings. They are all traditional Chinese art forms. This is a must-see shop right near your hotel in Beijing.

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July 25th, 2009

Be Aware When Taking Blood Thinners

by Valerie Framo

You might take medication for stroke prevention or heart disease as a precaution against clots forming; it would be a good idea to wear a medical alert bracelet. Chances are you are already aware, avoiding cuts wherever viable like shaving or just in general be mindful in order to avoid falling etc.

Nevertheless accidents do happen at that’s the reason medical alert tags should be used

Let’s accept for a second you do have an accident and ; God forbid ; are rendered unconscious or are simply ineffective to tell the medical emergency crew that you are taking blood thinners; how are going to pass that information along effectively?

Unfortunately you can not rely on the fact that someone, who knows your condition will be with you at all times. Your condition requires to be passed along very clear and in a brief fashion. The good news is that all emergency personnel ist educated to look out for medical id bracelets, that might just save your life.

Long gone are the days of the chunky Medical ID Bracelet, unless you want one like that of course. You can choose from many styles and fully customise the bracelet to fit your own needs. Metal, chain length, clasp style, bracelet style and link style can all be chosen so that you accomplish an individualized look. Once you have picked out the bracelet you can also have a custom engraving on it which should ideally contain the following data in simple language:

Your name. Your Doctors contact number. Your medical condition. Any allergies that you have. The medication that you are on.

Medical ID Bracelets make a great gift for you or for a loved one. It shows that you care and will aid bring a little peace of mind in case of those situations that you cannot control.

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July 6th, 2009

What to do with your old, unused, scratched, broken, or damaged jewelry and gold.

How long has it been since you opened that jewelry box that has been sitting at the bottom of your closet. It may very well have been several years since you put it there and forgot about it. After all, what is there to remember? Most of the items that you placed in the box were a bunch of old jewelry that you no longer use. So, why should you open it up and care what is in the box? The answer is that there is a lot of jewelry that may still be valuable and fetch a solid sale price. Really, if you are not using the jewelry then why not sell it can recoup some of your money back? You would be surprised to discover how much money you might be able to sell those items for.

There are many different types of jewelry that can find a buyer. Common items such as earrings, necklaces, bracelets, charms, rings, and class rings can all find someone who is interested in purchasing them. Actually, even items along the lines of dental gold can find a seller willing to pay top dollar. Now, some may be saying But the jewelry I have in that old box is old, outdated, scratched, and even outright broken. Would anyone have any interest in such jewelry? The answer to this question is an emphatic yes. All forms of jewelry can find a market. How much can the price of the jewelry go for? This will center on the estimate you receive from a jewelry store.

The next step, in the process of profiting from your unused jewelry, is to bring it in to a respected jeweler to get a price quoted. The jeweler will examine and rank the jewelry to get an estimated value. You could sell the jewelry on the spot, or shop around to see if any other jewelers could give you a better price on your piece. This decision is completely up to you depending on how fast you would like to earn money for your unused items.

If you arent getting the desired price for your jewelry that you are trying to part with, the possibility of having the item refurbished may be there. This is the process of having the item cleaned and/or polished, which will increase the luster, in turn increase the value or selling price. (You may not receive as high of a bump in value if trying to sell it to the jeweler that did the refurbishing; online auction venues might be the way to go) Also, fetching a higher price for a certain piece, might alleviate some of the stress of parting with something you may have grown slightly fond of, even though you dont use it anymore.

Some may be wondering if going to a jewelry store is even necessary when there are so many online venues that offer to purchase jewelry. As such as we wish otherwise, these online venues simply are not the best resource for selling jewelry. In most cases, the prices offered will be very low. In some unfortunate scenarios, these sellers may be outright scam artists. So, why deal with such a problem when it could be much easier to simply sell the items to a jeweler in your neighborhood? Following that option will prove to be a much wiser plan in the end.

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July 5th, 2009

What to do with your old, unused, scratched, broken, or damaged jewelry and gold.

Think back to the last time you looked inside your old jewelry box on top of your dresser. How long ago was it? Do you still remember what all is in there? If you cant recall then it probably is a bunch of out-dated jewelry, you no longer use, with little to no sentimental value. So why open it right? Wrong. The truth is that a lot of that jewelry may still have a great value to somebody else. If youre not using it, then why not sell some at a great price? You might be surprised when you find out how much money you may receive for those unused items.

There are many different types of jewelry that can find a buyer. Common items such as earrings, necklaces, bracelets, charms, rings, and class rings can all find someone who is interested in purchasing them. Actually, even items along the lines of dental gold can find a seller willing to pay top dollar. Now, some may be saying But the jewelry I have in that old box is old, outdated, scratched, and even outright broken. Would anyone have any interest in such jewelry? The answer to this question is an emphatic yes. All forms of jewelry can find a market. How much can the price of the jewelry go for? This will center on the estimate you receive from a jewelry store.

So the next step, after choosing which pieces you would be willing or happy to part with, would be to take it to a local jewelry store and see how much it could be sold for. The process would include a jeweler examining the jewelry and quoting a price. Now you have options; you could shop around for a better price, or sell it to the jeweler on the spot. The decision is yours depending on how fast you want to part with it.

If you arent getting the desired price for your jewelry that you are trying to part with, the possibility of having the item refurbished may be there. This is the process of having the item cleaned and/or polished, which will increase the luster, in turn increase the value or selling price. (You may not receive as high of a bump in value if trying to sell it to the jeweler that did the refurbishing; online auction venues might be the way to go) Also, fetching a higher price for a certain piece, might alleviate some of the stress of parting with something you may have grown slightly fond of, even though you dont use it anymore.

If you are considering skipping the jewelry store part, and just heading straight for the information super highway, this may not be the best route. Even though selling online might sound easier and faster, the resources you find might not have your personal interests in mind. In almost all cases the prices will be rock bottom, and possibly you could run into people just trying to scam you. So why take the risk of either of those scenarios when simply taking the time to go to a trusted neighborhood jeweler will probably prove to be just as easy and much wiser in the long run.

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July 2nd, 2009

Where to sell your old, unused, scratched, broken, or damaged jewelry and gold.

Do you have a jewelry box stuffed in the bottom drawer of one of your dressers that hasnt been opened, or possibly even thought of, in years? It was put there and forgotten because none of the items are ever used anymore. So, why leave it there collecting dust and being forgotten, when the majority of what is in there has a high monetary value on the market. Seriously, if its just sitting there, not being used then why not sell it and receive some of your hard earned money back? The amazing part is when you realize how much money you might be able get for all that useless old stuff.

You might be surprised when you realize all the different types of jewelry that can be sold on the market today. Examples include common items such as bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings, (even class rings) and charms. Even scrap gold like dental fillings can fetch a fair price to the right buyer. Now, you might be saying My old box of jewelry is filled with old, scratched up, worn looking, and some is even broken. Would anyone even want it in that condition? Amazingly, the answer is yes, definitely. There is a market for all kinds of jewelry. What kind of price would I get for my jewelry? You might ask. The answer to this varies, but can be found by getting an estimate from your local jeweler.

Needless to say, your next step after recovering some of your old jewelry will be to take it to a jewelry store and see how much you can sell it for. The jeweler will examine the jewelry and quote a price. You could sell the item then and there or you could shop it around to different venders. The choice is up to you and will be based upon how quickly you would wish to sell the jewelry.

For those that cannot find a price that they truly want, it may be possible to have the jeweler refurbish the item. This way, it will look as good as new and can be sold at a later date for an increased price. (An online auction site may be an excellent resource for this type of sale) Additionally, this strategy can prove helpful to those who may have a little trouble parting with a particular jewelry item they have grown fond of.

If you are considering skipping the jewelry store part, and just heading straight for the information super highway, this may not be the best route. Even though selling online might sound easier and faster, the resources you find might not have your personal interests in mind. In almost all cases the prices will be rock bottom, and possibly you could run into people just trying to scam you. So why take the risk of either of those scenarios when simply taking the time to go to a trusted neighborhood jeweler will probably prove to be just as easy and much wiser in the long run.

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July 1st, 2009

5 Tips If You Are Suffering From Blood Disorder

Medical Alert Bracelets are a great safety device particularly if you suffer from a blood disorder and need emergency medical treatment. There are numerous blood disorders and all of them have unique treatments.

If you are in an accident or are temporarily rendered unconscious and require emergency medical treatment it is critical that the medical staff who attend you are made aware of any pre-existing conditions.

You can not trust all the time on the fact that somebody is around you all the time that knows of your condition.

That’s where the medical alert bracelets really shine. It reassures you that the medical pros will have all the vital information available they require and are therefore in a much position to administer the right treatment.

Thankfully the days of clunky and ugly medical alert bracelets are gone and over. They are now much more discreet and will easily pass as regular jewellery. They all will have some kind of insignia on them that medical emergency staff is trained to look out for. For some additional measure it’s also possible to add a medical charm to it.

It shouldn’t be hard to find the right style for your medical alert bracelets for Blood Disorder, there are so many out there- you are sure to find the one you like.

The most important part of the Medical Alert Bracelet is what you decide to have engraved on it; this is where the medical staff will get their info from, to ensure that you get the right treatment you should keep in mind the following:

clearly specify what your condition is and check any spellings

specify any complications.

specify what drugs you are on, again checking the spelling carefully.

specify any allergies that you have especially to drugs.

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June 30th, 2009

Should You Consider a Kids Medical Bracelet for a Child with Autism?

Being a parent is a truly astounding experience but such a obligation comes with a great deal of stress as far as being continually engaged about another persons well being is concerned.

These stress levels are somewhat aggravated when you child is diagnosed with autism.

Kids will be kids and they just love to wander off. However, even if your child can communicate well, when you are not with them and they become stressed, you need to have a way to relay important information on their behalf.

Allowing your child to wear a toddler’s medical id bracelet or a kid’s medical bracelet will give you one less thing to concern yourself about at times like these.

You can have both sides of the bracelet engraved so there is plenty of room for all that essential information, when deciding what to have engraved onto the bracelet you should take the following into consideration:

Do you want your childs name on there. This is a personal decision and you need to think about how your child reacts to the use of his/her name. If it would make them overly trusting of a stranger then I would leave it out.

Your contact number

A secondary telephone number for occasions when it is needed

The telephone number of your family doctor

A brief description of your child’s condition

Information about the medication prescribed to your child

People who work in the emergency services are trained to be fully aware of the symbol which appears on kids medical bracelets. The bracelets come in a variety of designs and sizes and will fit all ages, but make sure you get one with the medical symbol clearly exposed so it can be seen and acted upon as and when necessary.

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June 28th, 2009

Are You Suffering from a Blood Disorder?

Medical Alert Bracelets are a great safety net especially if you suffer from a blood disorder and need emergency medical treatment. There are very many blood disorders and all of them have unique treatments.

If you are in an accident or are temporarily rendered unconscious and need emergency medical treatment it is essential that the medical staff who attend you are made aware of any pre-existing conditions.

You can not trust all the time on the fact that somebody is around you all the time that knows of your condition.

That’s where the medical alert bracelets really shine. It reassures you that the medical professionals will have all the essential data available they require and are therefore in a much position to administer the right treatment.

These days Medical Alert Bracelets are much more tactful and can pass as regular jewellery. They have an insignia on them that medical pros are trained to look out for; you can even have a charm added for additional security if you do not think that the insignia is bold enough.

It shouldn’t be hard to find the right style for your medical alert bracelets for Blood Disorder, there are so many out there- you are sure to find the one you like.

What you decide to have engraved on the bracelets is probably the most essential part, since this is the place the medical staff will get there data from. The make sure they will all the required info, you should consider the following:

clearly specify what your condition is and check any spellings

specify any complications.

specify what drugs you are on, again checking the spelling carefully.

specify any allergies that you have especially to drugs.

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