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#jewelleryfacts365 267/365 Platinum fact
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Platinum is strong and sturdy. Renowned for its superior durability, it will not wear away over time and will not change shape the way many other metals will.
#jewelleryfacts365 266/365 Silver fact
More than 2/3 of the silver produced worldwide is a by product of lead, copper and zinc mining.
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| Red Dog mine In 2008 the mine produced 515,200 metric tons (507,100 LT; 567,900 ST) of zinc, 122,600 metric tons (120,700 LT; 135,100 ST) of lead, and 283 metric tons (9,100,000 ozt) of silver, for a total metal value of over one billion dollars. |
#jewelleryfacts365 264/365 Emerald fact
Sunday, April 23, 2017
In Ancient Rome, Nero supposedly watched gladiator fights through a large transparent emerald as he found the color to be calming.
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| Rough emerald. I am sure, Nero had a much better quality piece, thugh :) |
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