الخميس، 28 نوفمبر 2013

Once Upon A Time Only The Highest Nobility Could Use Rhinestone Crowns

By Susan Dawson


Rhinestone crowns have adorned the heads of Kings, Queens and Princesses throughout the ages. Known for their beauty and similarity to diamonds these crystals are sought after throughout the world. Princess Diana wore a stunning crown the day she married Prince Charles.

Austria produces some of the most exquisite crystals. The rhinestone was first discovered in the Rhine River in Austria. They were soon depleted when the demand for them overtook supply.

Each birthday month has a specific gemstone dedicated to it. A few of them are Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby. Opal and Pearl. The lucky month for some is April to which the Diamond is dedicated and it would be difficult for a man to give a pearl to a lady whose stone is the expensive diamond.

It is not always a good idea for a man to choose a ring without her. There is nothing worse for him than seeing a look of disappointment on her face when he presents her with an engagement ring she does not really like. Some women know exactly what they want making life easier for the husband to be.

There is the old saying that "Diamonds are a girl's best friend" and one only has to see the excitement when a man proposes to his bride to be and places that diamond ring on her finger. For many woman the more diamonds there are, the greater they think his love is for her. Not every woman feels that way, there are many who are quite content with just one glittering stone in their ring.

Many lives have been lost in the fight to find gold and diamonds throughout the years. Men traveled hundreds of miles in dreadful conditions with ox wagons. Traveling over treacherous terrain with families for months at a time. Many of the children died on the journeys from diseases. Many a mother died during childbirth because there were very few medical supplies and they had to rely on the other women traveling with them to help.

One of the most famous Diamonds in the world was found in the Cullinan mine in South Africa. It is worth many millions of dollars and much publicity surrounded the discovery of this magnificent stone. Some of the more valuable gems are displayed in mining museums for a time, and a tour of one of these museums would be a worthwhile visit.

Those that made it and found their fortunes were few and far between. The men worked so hard at digging for diamonds and gold but many were foolish when they found enough, to go back to town and cash in their find for money. Instead of going back to their families and handing over the money, they went into town and drank, gambled and spent it on prostitutes who were all too willing to take that hard earned cash. Rhinestone crowns, diamonds and all that glitters have brought joy and sorrow to many.




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