Minoan Jewelry

The Bronze Age civilization that flourished on the Mediterranean island of Crete is known as the Minoan.

Because Crete lay near the coasts of Asia, Africa, and the Greek continent and because it was the seat of prosperous ancient civilizations and a necessary point of passage along important sea-trading routes, the Minoan civilization developed a level of wealth which, beginning about 2000 bc, stimulated intense goldworking activities of high aesthetic value. 

From Crete this art spread out to the Cyclades, Peloponnesus, Mycenae, and other Greek island and mainland centres. Stimulated by Minoan influence, Mycenaean art flourished from the 16th to the 14th century, gradually declining at ...

How to clean silver

To keep your silver looking it’s finest; here are a few tips and techniques to follow.
Silver should be washed and dried by hand; it is definitely not a dishwasher friendly item.
Do not leave silver on a rubber mat to dry as rubber contains sulfur which can cause corrosion to the silver. It is important to use a soft cloth when drying the silver to prevent scratching.

With frequent use your silver should stay tarnish free; however, everyone is faced with occasional polishing. Apply the silver polish according to the manufacturer’s directions. Be sure and rub the polish in thoroughly. With a dry polishing cloth, buff the surface of the polished silver to a bright sheen.
You can make your own silver dip to remove tarnish with ...

Discover Analipsi vilage in Hersonisos Crete

For the traditional heritage of our ancestors, the area of Analipsi has known a rapid tourist development. If one goes back to the past of this area, he finds out that it had nothing in common with the fabulous place extending before the visitor’s eyes.

Until the ‘80s, Analipsi was just fields and plains with a few, scattered houses kept by the inhabitants of Lassithi. It was then that tourist growth started in the area. Hotel complexes, new houses and apartments for rent made slowly their appearance, next to small cottage houses. This astonishing phenomenon of landscape transformation has continued during the ‘90s until today.

The greatest advantage of the area is its coastal zone, which is upgraded with the construction of the beach road leading to its breathtaking beaches; most of them have been awarded with the ‘Blue Flag of Europe’.

The haven of Analipsi with its sandy coast is distinguished for its clear water and for its beautiful, well-organized beach. If you wish to go sightseeing in the village, you should not miss its church dated back to 1890.

Nowadays, the church has been fashioned and a new wing has been built to it. Nevertheless, there are many old, exquisite icons exhibited here.

Nowadays, there are many new hotels, as well as apartments to let in Analipsi, where one can stay for his holidays. The number of beds available in the area counts to 4500!!

There is no doubt that Analipsi is a considerable point of reference and a very promising tourist destination.

by: hersonisos.com

Ring size No 2

ring size pdf download

I found a pdf file that can print in better size. Down load the pdf file and not the jpg.
Just uncheck all the "scale to fit page" and adjust the print size to 100%.
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Find your ring size

1. Measure Your Ring Size with a Finger Strip Chart
To create your own ring sizer, print and cut the strip below. Insert the narrow end of the sizer through the "cut here" slot. With numbers on the outside, place the loop around your finger, and pull until the fit is snug but comfortable. In order to print the ring sizer on this page, right click on the picture and "picture view". Be sure that your printer is set to 100%. This way is not so accurate as depends on your pc printing hardware. It is important to measure the size also in mm with a ring as in paragraph 2 below ...

Gold bracelet found in treasure hunt

A gold bracelet worth $1,300 (£774) has been found in a car park in America by the winner of a treasure hunt.

The hunt is part of Devon Fine Jewelry's Finders Keepers event where more than $25,000 (£14,890) of jewellery, including gold rings and pendants, has been hidden around the town of Wyckoff, New Jersey.

Peggy Diamond was the lucky winner. She told CBS Radio: "My heart's still pounding, I've never won anything."

The ten-day event is part of the store's 30th anniversary celebrations organised by the owner Nancy Schuring as a "thank you to the communities that have shown support and loyalty over the years".

White Devon bags marked with orange Finders Keepers labels will contain the prizes and each bag contains a letter explaining that the finder is allowed to keep the jewellery.

The hunt will be running until November 26th and 30 bags of treasure can be won.

from gold.org news

THE CRETANS

THE NAME OF THE CRETANS

According to the ancient writers Pafsanias (Iliaka), Stravon (Geographics 10), Diodoros (Book 4 and 5), etc., initially the Cretans were named “Idaioi dactylae” or “Couretes”. Couretes (Greek Kourites, is derived from the words Kouri, korasia, epi-koro = Latin curio) etc., were the young Cretan people who nourished (cared for the infant’s upbringing and well being) Zeus and subsequently all Cretans. Consequently the name “Krites” = Cretans, derived from the name C(ou)retans, as it is concluded from mythology. Crete was the daughter of one of ...