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A handy guide to some common antique jewelry and gemology terms.
Adularescence - An optical phenomenon that creates the appearance of a bluish glow beneath the surface of a gemstone. Adularescence is most often associated with moonstones, but can occur in other gems.
Aesthetic Period - Lasting from around 1885 – 1900, the Aesthetic movement took hold in England, and celebrated "Art for Art's Sake." Far Eastern artwork was used as inspiration to create pieces that were a purposeful departure from the rigid, heavily symbolic jewelry of the Victorian Era.
Acrostic Ring - A ring with gemstones arranged in such a way that the first letter of their name spells out a word. For example: Ruby Emerald Garnet Amethyst Ruby Diamond spells out "REGARD."
Agate - A variety of the chalcedony with different colored banding.
Aigrette - A jewel worn in the hair that resembles a feather.
Alexandrite - A gemstone coveted for its color-change phenomena. Fine alexandrites appear purplish-red under incandescent light and green under daylight or fluorescent light. The stone was discovered in Russia during the 1830s, and is named after the tsar, Alexander II.
Alloy - A mixture of two or more metals combined into a homogenous blend. Metals are usually alloyed to increase durability or change their color. 10k, 14k, 18k, and 22k gold, as well as .950 platinum and sterling silver are alloys commonly used in fine jewelry.
Almandine Garnet - A dark, purplish-red variety of garnet, often seen in Victorian jewelry.
Amazonite - An opaque gemstone with a pleasant jungle-green hue.
Amber - An organic gem composed of the fossilized tree resin from ancient pine trees. Amber ranges from translucent-transparent in opacity, and from dark-brown to light golden in color. It is possible to find ancient remains of small plants or animals inside pieces of amber.
Amethyst - A purple, transparent gemstone that belongs to the quartz family. Once an incredibly rare and valuable stone, plentiful modern sources have put amethyst within reach of the masses. Amethyst can range from very light violet to incredibly saturated purple in color.
Ametrine - A transparent variety of quartz containing sections of both amethyst (purplish color) and citrine (yellow color) zoning.
Amulet - An object believed to possess magical properties that protect or bring some advantage to the owner. Gemstones and jewelry have been used as amulets since ancient times.
Antique - An object that was made at least 100 years ago.
Aquamarine - A light blue, transparent gemstone that is member of the beryl mineral species.
Archaeological Revival - Referring to jewelry made during the 18th and 19th century that was inspired by ancient artwork, costume and architecture. Archaeological excavations at classical sites in Italy, Greece and Egypt provided much of the source material for these designs.
Art Deco - A design movement that flourished between the First and Second World Wars (1918 – 1939). In contrast to the Art Nouveau style that preceded it, Deco design was a nod towards the mechanized future, and was characterized by bold, geometric shapes, blocks of color, and linear, stylized depictions of the natural world. Egyptian and oriental motifs were favorite inspirations of Art Deco designers. Art Deco jewelry tends to feature carefully arranged gemstones in white-metal settings.
Art Nouveau - A design movement most popular between 1890 -1910. Meant as a departure from the heavily structured aesthetic of the Victorian era, Art Nouveau design celebrated nature with soft, flowing, lines and idealized portrayals of plants, insects and especially the female figure. Art Nouveau jewelry makes great use of yellow gold, colored stones and enamels.
Arts & Crafts Movement - A design movement that was at its height from 1860 – 1910. Frustration with the mass-produced wears of the industrial revolution encouraged a return skilled handiwork, and artisans began to produce hand-made jewelry that often drew upon medieval and folk art for inspiration.
Assay - The process of testing the purity of a metal alloy to determine the percentage of precious metals contained in a certain object.
Asscher Cut - A proprietary diamond cut developed in 1902 by Joseph Asscher of Holland. The Asscher cut is a square step-cut with a special proportion and number of facets to help the diamond achieve a greater level of brilliance.
Baguette Cut - A long, thin, rectangular step-cut stone. Like a loaf of French bread!
Bail - A loop on a pendant that allows the pendant to hang from a chain.
Bangle - An inflexible hoop of material used as a bracelet. Bangles are either large enough to slide over the hand, or are hinged to open and close.
Barrette - A hair ornament, similar to a brooch, fitted with a bar & catch on the back to secure the item in place.
Base Metal - Non-precious metal.
Bead Setting - A style of setting a gemstone where a tiny ball of metal is raised and then pushed slightly over the edge of the stone.
Belcher Setting - A style of setting a gemstone where the gem is set flush with the surface of a domed ring, and held in place by prongs carved out of the ring itself.
Belle Époque - An era of French history dating from 1871 -1914. Belle Epoque jewelry is characterized by garlands, bows and filigree delicately rendered in platinum and diamonds. The last decade of the Belle Epoque is contemporary and aesthetically similar to the Edwardian era of England.
Berlin Iron - Cast iron jewelry popular in the late Georgian era, c.1800 – 1830. Berlin iron is black in color, and was usually cast in elaborate, open patterns with neo-classical or gothic influence. During the War of Liberation (1813-1815) Prussian citizens who donated their gold jewelry to the war effort were given iron jewelry in return as a symbol of their sacrifice. Although originally produced in Berlin, "Berlin Iron" was often produced in other western European countries.
Beryl - A species of gemstone that includes aquamarine and emerald. Beryls can also be pink, yellow or colorless.
Bezel Setting - A style of setting where a thin strip of metal completely surrounds the border of a gemstone and holds it in place. Bezel setting is the earliest known style of stone setting.
Birthstone - A gemstone that is traditionally associated with a particular month, and is commonly given as a gift for individuals with birthdays within that month. For a list of commonly accepted birthstones click HERE
Blackamoor - A jewel featuring the bust of an African man or woman, often wearing luxurious clothing decorated with gemstones and enamel.
Bloodstone - An opaque chalcedony that is forest green with red speckles.
Bloom Finish - A popular finishing technique for gold used during the late 19th century. A gold object was boiled in a chemical solution that dissolved alloy metals on the exterior, leaving an extremely thin layer of pure gold at the surface. The coating is filled with microscopic pits, creating a pleasant, velvety matte finish.
Bombe - A rounded, bulging or dome shape.
Book Chain - A style of chain popular during the Victorian era, with large, interlocking flat links.
Bracelet – Jewelry worn around the wrist.
Brass - A gold-colored base metal alloy composed of copper and zinc.
Brilliant Cut - A style of gemstone faceting consisting of triangular and kite shaped facets surrounding a central top "table facet." The round brilliant cut is an incredibly popular faceting style for diamonds today, and is what most people imagine when they think of diamonds. Earlier styles of brilliant cuts are referred to as "old mine cuts" and "old European cuts."
Briolette Cut - A drop-shaped, faceted gemstone.
Bronze - A gold colored, base-metal alloy of copper and tin.
Brooch - A jewel that is attached to cloth with a pin fixture. Brooches can be functional (i.e. securing a cloak or shawl) or purely decorative.
Brush Finish - A style of matte finish on metal created with a wire brush.
Buckle - A clasp that attaches to one end of a strap and allows the other end to pass through, creating an adjustable closure. Buckle motifs commonly appear on Victorian jewelry as a symbol of eternal love.
Cable Chain - A simple chain of round, interlocking links.
Cabochon - A style of gemstone cutting where the stone is given a smooth, domed top and a flat bottom. It is usually employed for translucent or opaque gemstones.
Cairngorm - A dark yellowish-brown variety of citrine quartz, traditionally found in Scotland and used in local jewelry production there.
Cameo - A gemstone that has been carved in relief to depict a scene or portrait. Cameos are most commonly carved out of agates or shell, although technically any material can be carved into a cameo. Often the natural color zoning of the material is utilized to highlight the relief.
Cannetille - A decorative technique popular in the early 19th century, featuring delicate coils and beads of fine gold wire fused to the surface of jewelry.
Carat - A unit of weight measurement used for gemstones. It is equal to 0.20 grams. Not to be confused with karat.
Carnelian - A brownish-red, translucent/opaque variety of chalcedony.
Cast - The process of replicating an object by use of a mold.
Chalcedony - Cryptocrystaline quartz that is transparent – translucent, and comes in a wide variety of colors and patterns.
Channel Set - A method of stone setting where a row of gemstones are arranged in a groove in metal, and the edges of the groove are pressed down over the stones' girdles to hold them in place.
Choker - A short necklace that sits directly on the neck.
Chatelaine - A piece of jewelry worn on the belt and used to suspend keys, toiletries, writing utensils and other necessary objects.
Citrine - A transparent, yellow – brownish orange variety of quartz.
Closed Back Setting - A style of setting a stone where the pavilion of the gem is completely enclosed within the setting.
Collet Setting - A style of setting, similar to bezel setting, where a strip of metal surrounding a gem is crimped over the gem to hold it in place. Imagine a pie crust!
Conch Pearl - A calcareous concretion that form in mollusks known as conchs. Conch pearls come in pleasant pastel pinks and yellows, and fine specimens will show a flame-like
Copal - Fossilized tree resin that is younger than amber.
Coral - An organic gemstone formed from the skeletons of sea creatures called polyps. Coral naturally grows in branch-like formations, and the most valuable varieties range from light pink to a dark red known as "ox blood."
Costume Jewelry - Jewelry made of non-precious materials, such as glass or base metal. Good craftsmanship or a designer name can give certain pieces of costume jewelry a value well beyond the sum of their parts.
Cuff Links - A device used by gentlemen to fasten the cuffs of dress shirts. It is kind of like a removable button.
Cut Steel - Faceted beads of steel that are riveted onto a back plate in patterns meant to imitate sparkling brilliant-cut diamonds. Cut steel was popular throughout the 18th and 19th centuries.
Demantoid Garnet - A bright, slightly-yellowish green variety of garnet, originally discovered in Russia in the mid 19th century. Demantoids often contain characteristic "horsetail" inclusions.
Doublet - A composite of two different gemstones, or a gemstone and glass that have been fixed together so as to appear to be a single gemstone.
Dress Clips - A pair of matching brooches that attach with a clip mechanism, as opposed to a pin.
Dress Set - A matched set of gentlemens jewelry for formal occasions that includes buttons, cufflinks and collar studs.
Earring - Jewelry that is worn on the ear.
Edwardian Era - Named after the King Edward VII, who reigned from 1901 -1910, this era is contemporary and stylistically similar to the "belle époque" in France. Edwardian jewelry is lace-like, and prominently features platinum and diamonds arranged in patterns of garlands, ribbons, flowers and leaves.
Electroplate - An electrical process used to plate base metal with a thin coating of precious metal.
Emerald - A grass-green, transparent gemstone variety of the beryl species of mineral. Emerald has long been considered one of the most valuable colored stones.
Emerald Cut - A style of cutting gemstones, not necessarily used for an emerald. Emerald-cut stones are a rectangular step-cut with beveled corners.
En Tremblant - French, "to tremble." The term refers to jewels with movable parts that appear to tremble as the wearer changes position.
Enamel - Colored glass that is applied to the surface of metal as a powder and forms a smooth, vitreous surface when fired at high temperatures. Enamels can be almost any color, and have been used to decorate jewelry surfaces since ancient times.
Engagement Ring - A ring given by one partner to the other as a symbol that the couple has agreed to be married. In the United States, engagement rings are typically worn on the ring finger of the left hand.
Engraving - A design cut into a surface using a sharp tool. Engraving can be done by hand, or by machine.
Estate Jewelry - Jewelry that has been previously owned. Estate jewelry is not necessarily antique or vintage.
Etching - A decorative technique where acid is selectively applied to a piece of metal, and certain portions are eaten away to create an image in relief.
Eternity Ring - A band with gemstones set completely around the circumference. Diamond eternity bands are a very popular choice for wedding bands.
Etruscan Revival Jewelry - Jewelry made during the 19th century, inspired by the gold work of the ancient Etruscan culture. Etruscan revival jewelry generally features high-carat gold with intricate wire work and granulation. Use of gemstones is minimal.
Facets - Flat surfaces cut into gemstones and arranged in patterns that maximize a gem's ability to show its color and reflect light.
Fede Ring - A ring featuring two interlocked hands. "Fede" means "faith" in Italian, and the clasped hand motif has been used in lover's rings since Roman times.
Festoon - A motif of draped garlands, flowers, fruit or ribbons popularly used in jewelry of the early 19th century.
Filigree - Designs created with thin wires, intricately arranged and soldered to form a lace-like pattern.
Findings - Small parts and mechanisms such as clasps, jump rings, pins etc. that help make a piece of jewelry functional.
Fluorescence - Light emitted by a diamond when viewed under ultra-violet light. Fluorescence occurs naturally in some diamonds and not in others.
Fob - Small charms or pendants that are attached to gentlemens watch chains.
Foilback - A style of closed-back gemstone setting in which a small piece of foil is inserted behind the gemstone to enhance its ability to reflect light.
French Cut - A style of square, brilliant cut gemstone that is the precursor to the modern "princess cut." "French cut" refers to the style of the gemstone, and does not necessarily mean a gem was cut in France.
French Enamel - A very finely executed miniature scene of painted enamel.
French Jet - Imitation jet made of black glass. It was popularly used in Victorian mourning jewelry.
Garnet - A transparent gemstone that comes in a wide variety of reds, oranges, purples, browns and greens.
Gemology - The scientific study of gemstones and their properties.
Gemstone - A mineral valued for its combination of beauty, rarity and durability.
Georgian Era - Named after the sequential reigns of the English kings George I – George the III, running from 1714 -1830. Georgian jewelry often features elaborately worked gold, colorful pastes, topaz, garnet and brilliant-cut diamonds set in silver collet settings.
GIA - the Gemological Institute of America, a non-profit gemology laboratory that provides education and gemstone verification/quality assessment to the public.
Gilded - An item coated with an extremely thin layer of gold.
Gimmel Ring - From the Latin word for "twin," a gimmel ring consists of two separate parts that can fit together to form a single ring. They often feature clasped hands, or a message that is only revealed when the rings are separated.
Girandole - A popular Georgian earring style featuring three drops suspended from a central bow shape.
Gold - An elemental metal prized by jewelers since ancient times for its color, malleability and resistance to tarnish.
Gold Filled - A heavy gold plating where, as defined by the United States FTC, at least 5% of the total weight of the object is comprised of gold, with the plating being 12k or higher.
Gold Leaf - 24k gold pounded into extremely thin sheets. Gold leaf is often used to decorate wooden objects and paintings.
Gold Plated - An object that has been coated with a thin layer of gold.
Granulation - A decorative technique, perfected by the ancient Etruscans, where tiny gold beads are arranged in patterns and fused to another gold surface.
Guilloché - An enameling technique where an engraved pattern (often created with a machine lathe) is visible through a coating of transparent enamel.
Gunmetal - A dark gray alloy of copper and tin.
Gutta-Percha - A natural, rubber-like material derived from trees. Gutta-Percha was used extensively in 19th century mourning jewelry, due to its dark color.
Gypsy Setting - A style of setting where a gemstone is set flush within metal, so its table facet is level with the surface of the metal.
Hair Jewelry - Jewelry that incorporates, or is completely made of human hair. Hair jewelry was very common in the 17th and 18th centuries, and was most often a sentimental keepsake made with the hair of a friend, family member or lover.
Hallmark - Government issued symbols that are stamped on a piece of jewelry to guarantee its metal content. Different countries used different hallmarks at different times, and they can provide clues as to the date and location of an antique jewel's manufacture.
Hardstone - Any gemstone that has been carved. The term generally refers to agates used for the carving of cameos and intaglios.
Heat Treatment - The process of applying heat to a gemstone to improve its color or clarity.
Hematite - A dark gray, metallic, opaque gemstone. Often used for beads or intaglios.
Holbeinesque - 19th century Renaissance revival jewelry made in the style of Hans Holbein, a jewelry designer active in the early 16th century.
Horn - Animal horn carved and used in jewelry. It is light weight, translucent and comes in a range of brownish tones.
HPHT - Stands for "High Pressure, High Temperature," and refers to an artificial process that is used to improve the color and clarity of diamonds
Inclusion - Internal features in a gemstone such as cracks, pockets of gas or small crystals.
Inlay - A decorative technique where different colored pieces of stone, metal, wood etc. are set flush to create a pattern or scene.
Intaglio - A gemstone that has been carved in recess, often used in the past to imprint an image on a wax seal.
Iridium - A hard, white metal that is often used in platinum alloys.
Ivory - The material that Elephant tusks are made of. Commonly used in antique jewelry, ivory is a heavily restricted material today. Ivory is a creamy white color and often shows a characteristic lathe-like pattern referred to as "engine turning."
Jabot Pin - A brooch with decorative elements at either end of a long pin. The name refers to the fact that they were originally used to hold the fluffy, lacy ties – i.e. jabots – of 18th century gentlemen in place.
Jade - Refers to two gemstones, jadeite and nephrite. Both stones range from opaque – translucent. Nephrite jade comes in green, yellow black or white. Jadeite is far more valuable, and can be any combination white, lavender, orange, brown, black or green.
Jasper - A general term for spotted agates.
Jet - Fossilized wood that is black, lightweight and easy to carve. The most prized jet comes from the town of Whitby in the UK, and was mined extensively during the 19th century to be used in mourning jewelry.
Karat - The purity standard of gold that is commonly used today. 24 karat gold is 100% pure gold, with other karats being expressed as a ratio. For example, 14 karat gold = 14/24, which means that approx. 56% of the alloy is pure gold.
Kunzite - A light pink variety of spudomene named after the famous Tiffany gem hunter, George Frederick Kunz.
Laboratory Grown - A gemstone that is produced in an environment controlled by humans, also referred to as "synthetic gemstones."
Lapidary - A person or workshop that specializes in cutting gemstones.
Lapis Lazuli - An opaque, blue gemstone often found with characteristic flecks of gold pyrite.
Lava Jewelry - Referring to jewelry (particularly cameos) carved from rock surrounding the ancient Roman ruins of Pompeii. "Lava" jewelry was a popular souvenir for 19th century tourists. It has a clay-like appearance, and can come in tones of white, gray, black and terra cotta. Lava jewelry is not technically made from lava rock.
Locket - A piece of jewelry, typically a pendant or brooch, that opens to reveal a compartment meant to hold small, sentimental tokens such as a photograph or lock of hair.
Lost Wax Casting - An ancient process used to create intricate metal objects. An object is first carved in wax, the wax model is used to make a mold, melted out of the hardened mold, and replace with molten metal. The mold is broken away, revealing a metal copy of the original wax model. Lost wax casting can be used to make everything from small pieces of jewelry to large statues.
Lover's Eye Miniature - A small, close-up portrait of someone's eye, usually set into a brooch or ring. Popular in the late 18th century, the purpose of the eye-portrait was that only one's lover could recognize to whom the painted eye truly belonged.
Lover's Knot - A figure-eight knot design, used in commitment jewelry since ancient times.
Marcasite - Pyrite that has been faceted to look like small, brilliant-cut diamonds.
Moss Agate - A variety of agate with dark green moss-like inclusions against a translucent, white background.
Mother-of-Pearl - The shiny, smooth material that coats the inside of many mollusks' shells. Mother of pearl is made of nacre, the same substance that pearls are made of.
Mourning Jewelry - Jewelry worn in remembrance of one who has passed away. It often features photographs, hair or the engraved obituary date. Queen Victoria made mourning jewelry extremely popular after the death of her husband, Prince Albert, in 1861.
Malachite - An opaque gemstone with swirling, green banding.
Marquise Cut - A gemstone cut in an oval shape that tapers to a point on either end.
Matte Finish - A non-reflective surface texture.
Micro-Mosaic - A miniature scene that is created out of tiny pieces of different colored glass, called tesserae.
Millegrain - Meaning "1000 grains" in French, millegrain is a decorative technique that creates a tiny, beaded, border around set-stones or the edges of a piece of jewelry.
Mizpah – Hebrew for "watchtower," the word Mizpah is often inscribed on sentimental jewelry and represents a bond between people who are separated by distance or death. It is associated with the biblical verse Genesis 31:49 "The Lord watch between me and thee when we are absent from one another."
Monogram - A design made up of of a person or organization's initials.
Moonstone - A translucent gemstone known for its intriguing bluish, gray glow.
Navette - Another name for the "marquis" shape, an oval with pointed ends.
Nickel - A silver-colored base metal that is often alloyed with silver or gold.
Nickel Silver - An alloy of copper, nickel and zinc that is made to look like silver.
Niello - A decorative technique where engraved depressions are flooded with a black alloy, creating a striking contrast with the background metal. Niello is most commonly applied to silver.
Obsidian - Black glass formed during volcanic eruptions.
Old Mine Cut - An early style of brilliant cut diamond, most commonly used from the 18th century through the early 20th century. Old mine cuts tend to be a cushion shape with high crowns and large culets.
Onyx - A variety of chalcedony with black and white banding, prized as a material for carving cameos. Onyx can also refer to solid black chalcedony.
Opal - A gemstone that displays unique flashes of color as it is hit by light. Opals are translucent – opaque, have a black or white background color against which rainbow patches of color are shown.
Opaline Glass - A milky blue, translucent glass that was popularly used during the Georgian era to imitate opals.
Open Back Setting - A style of setting where no metal blocks light from passing through the back of a gemstone. Generally speaking, open back settings are not commonly seen prior to the Victorian era.
Ormolu - A base metal alloy of copper, tin and zinc, sometimes covered with a thin gold plating.
Ouroboros - Ancient symbol depicting a snake swallowing its own tail. The ouroboros represents rebirth and eternity.
Paste - A special type of leaded glass that is cut to imitate gemstones. Paste can be any color, but it was most notably used to imitate diamonds.
Patina - Discoloration that occurs when metal is exposed to the atmosphere. Patina can be desirable in antique jewelry, as it allows the piece to "show its age."
Pavé - French, for "to pave," referring to a stone setting technique where a piece of metal is literally paved with gemstones
Pear Shape - A drop shaped, faceted gemstone that tapers to a point on one end.
Pearl - Pearls form when an irritant finds its way into a mollusk such as an oyster or mussel. The mollusk then coats the irritant in layers of a shiny, smooth material called nacre, which forms the pearl. Natural pearls are formed by chance in wild mollusks. Cultured pearls form when humans purposefully insert an irritant, usually a shell bead, inside a mollusk in order to encourage pearl formation.
Pebble Jewelry - Jewelry made of agates and granite found in Scotland, popular in the mid-19th century.
Pendeloque - A popular Georgian earring style, where a single drop is suspended from a bow motif.
Pennyweight - A unit of measurement used to weigh precious metals, equal to 1/20th of a Troy Ounce. It is abbreviated DWT.
Peridot - A transparent gemstone that comes in a narrow range of yellowish green colors.
Piercing - A decorative technique utilizing saws and drills to cut an open pattern in a piece of metal.
Pietra Dura - A form of inlay where pieces of gemstones are cut and arranged to form a flat image. "Pietra dura" is Italian for "hard stone."
Pinchbeck - A gold-toned base metal alloy of copper and zinc that is named after its inventor, Christopher Pinchbeck, who invented the alloy in the early 18th century.
Pique - Tortoise shell inlayed with metal or mother of pearl.
Platinum - An elemental, precious metal prized by jewelers for its pleasing, steely gray color and incredible strength. Platinum was not commonly used in jewelry until the late 19th century when technological advances made it possible for jewelers to attain the extremely high temperatures needed to work the metal.
Plique-à-Jour - Enamel that is suspended within a frame, as opposed to fused to a backing, to allow light to pass through. The effect is similar to that of a stained glass window.
Pocket Watch - A watch that goes in a pocket! Pocket watches preceded wrist watches, and are usually secured to one's clothing with a chain of some sort.
Point Cut - A diamond crystal that has been left in its natural octahedral form.
Poissard Earrings - Hoop earrings with front-to-back closures and an enclosed, curved wire that resembles a fish hook. They were popular at the turn of the 19th century.
Posy Ring - A ring that is inscribed with a sentimental poem or verse.
Princess Cut - A square, brilliant cut stone with characteristic "chevron" facets on the pavilion.
Prong Setting - A method of stone setting where metal wires that are bent over a stone to hold it in place.
Quartz - A readily available gemstone that comes in many colors. Some of the most prized quartz varieties are amethyst, citrine and rose quartz.
Radiant Cut - A cut-corned, rectangular brilliant cut gemstone.
Refining - The process of removing impurities from metal.
Retro Jewelry - Refers to big, bold pieces of "cocktail jewelry" made in the 1930s and 1940s. Retro jewelry often features yellow gold and large colored stones.
Reverse Crystal Jewelry - Sometimes referred to as "Essex Crystal," reverse crystal jewelry is made by carving out a design in the back of a clear crystal cabochon, and then painting the carved impressions to create a miniature three dimensional scene. The scene is viewed through the curved front surface of the cabochon.
Rhinestone - Rock crystal or glass that is carved to imitate a diamond.
Rivière - A gemstone necklace featuring matching stones of identical or graduating size, all set in the same manner.
Rock Crystal - Transparent, colorless quartz.
Rolled Gold – A thin layer of at least 10K gold, fused to a layer of base metal by means of a rolling mill. Gold makes up no more than five percent of the total weight of a rolled gold piece.
Rose Cut - A style of gemstone cutting. A rose cut has a flat pavilion (bottom) and a faceted dome top.
Rose Gold - Gold that has been alloyed with copper, giving it a pinkish hue.
Rose Quartz - A light pink variety of quartz.
Round Brilliant Cut - By far the most popular cut of diamond today. An octagonal table facet is surrounded by a radiating pattern of triangular and kite shaped facets, and has a circular outline. The round brilliant cut is the descendent of the old mine and old European cutting styles.
Ruby - A transparent, red gemstone, belonging to the corundum mineral species. Rubies have long been considered the most valuable colored stone.
Sapphire - A transparent, blue gemstone, belonging to the corundum mineral species. Sapphires can come in any color of the rainbow besides blue, in which case they are referred to as "fancy colored" sapphires.
Sardonyx - Banded onyx with brown and white layers, a popular choice for carved cameos.
Seed Pearl - A small pearl; in antique pieces it was a popular option for bordering or decorating larger pieces of jewelry. Seed pearls can represent tears when used in mourning jewelry.
Semi-Precious - A class of gemstone that includes everything but diamond, emerald, ruby and sapphire.
Setting - The place on a piece of jewelry where a gemstone is fixed. In antique jewelry, the most common settings are bead set, bezel or collet set, and prong set.
Shank - The part of a ring that circles around the finger. Also called "band."
Single Cut - A style of cutting diamonds that features nine facets on the table and pavilion of the stone. Often used to cut smaller diamond accent stones.
Solder - A technique that joins two pieces of metal by using a third with a lower melting point. The kind of solder, or alloy, used depends on the type of metal of the piece. In jewelry, solder is used to make and repair metal pieces.
Solitaire - A style of ring that features a single gemstone as the focus point.
Spinel - A gemstone that can occur in a variety of colors, with red and mauve considered the most valuable.
Spring Ring - A round clasp. As the name suggests, its opening is pressurized with a spring.
Sterling - An alloy made of 92.5% pure silver.
Stickpin - A small, long pin with a decorative top.
Stuart Crystals - Jewelry made of faceted quartz placed over initials made of gold wire. These crystals could be set into rings or worn as pins, earrings or cufflinks. They originally came into fashion after the execution of King Charles in 1649, whose tiny initials were placed under crystal jewelry as a semi-secret show of support for the Stuart monarchy. They are considered to be an ancestor to mourning and memento mori jewelry.
Studs - Small earring that sit on the earlobe, and are made on a post with a separate backing to secure them in place.
Suite - A jewelry suite features several matching pieces, which could include a pair of earrings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches, and pendant or dangle attachments. May also be called a "parure."
Synthetic Gemstone - Gemstones that are artificially created by humans, as opposed to naturally occurring and mined. Synthetic gemstones are chemically identical to their natural counterparts. Synthetic sapphires were patented in 1911 and were popular accents in Art Deco jewelry.
Table Cut - In antique jewelry, a table cut stone is one with a square facet on top and an overall shape that mimics the rough form of a diamond.
Tanzanite - Named for the country in which it was discovered in 1967, Tanzanite is a blue/ violet variety of the mineral zoisite. It currently considered a December birthstone.
Tarnish - A layer of corrosion that forms with age on metallic surfaces. Because it only affects the surface of the piece, it can be buffed or polished away.
Tiffany Setting - Now a classic, this style of ring was introduce by Tiffany & Co. in 1886. It is a six prong, solitaire setting, and is meant to allow more light to pass through a diamond to increase its sparkle.
Tiger Eye - A member of the quartz family, Tiger Eye is a gemstone with gold to red-brown banding. It is usually cut en cabochon to display a bright band of light, an optical phenomenon known as chatoyancy.
Titanium - Titanium, a silver colored metal, is favored for its strength, light weight, and resistance to corrosion. It was discovered in England in 1791.
Topaz - A transparent gemstone that occurs in a variety of colors; pink and golden yellow are the most valuable varietals, while colorless topaz is often heat-treated to a light blue color. It is a November birthstone.
Tortoise Shell - A lightweight, mottled brown material taken from the shells of large turtles and tortoise, mainly the hawksbill turtle. Tortoise shell is translucent, and comes in golden and brown tones. See also, "pique."
Tourmaline – A transparent gemstone that can be found in a wide variety of colors, sometimes within the same stone. One option for October's birthstone, this gem has been mined all over the world.
Turquoise – An opaque, bluish green gemstone first mined in present day Iran and Afghanistan. The robin's egg blue variety often found in antique pieces is called "Persian turquoise." It is one option for the December birthstone.
Vauxhall Glass - Named for its place of manufacture, London's Vauxhall Glassworks, Vauxhall Glass was reflective and usually a burgundy color, though orange, green and blue could also be found. It was originally set into jewelry as a budget alternative to colored gemstones, though today its rarity makes Vauxhall Glass pieces valuable to collectors.
Vermeil - Materials made of sterling silver that has been plated with at least 10K, but usually 14K, gold. May also be called "silver-gilt."
Vinaigrette - Miniature containers that were worn on a person, either from a necklace, tucked in a pocket or suspended from chatelaine. These little containers were opened and held under the nose. They were filled with pleasant aromatic oils and spices designed to mask the less than fragrant odors of the time.
Vintage - Vintage means something old but not old enough to be considered antique. There are no strict guidelines as to when we can define items as "vintage" but as a generalized rule, jewelry that is between 20 and 99 years of age is considered Vintage. So yes, 1994 is now vintage!
Vulcanite - Vulcanized or compressed rubber material that was used in Victorian jewelry as a cheap alternative to Jet. Often molded into cameos, crosses and lockets as mourning jewelry. Over time Vulcanite fades to a rich brown.
White Gold - Gold that has been mixed (alloyed) with other white metals such as nickel, palladium, zinc or platinum. In the early 20th century, white gold became commercially available and took off quickly as it was a less expensive alternative to platinum. White gold was invented in 1912 but we typically do not see white gold jewelry earlier than 1917. Often white gold is plated with another metal, rhodium, to make it look whiter.
Zircon - Zircon is a semi-precious gemstone that is an option for December Birthstones. The most common varieties of Zircon include; colorless, brown, yellow and blue. Zircon is often heat treated and most Zircon comes from Thailand and Vietnam.
Zoisite - The most known and sought after form of Zoisite is Tanzanite. Named for the country it is mined, Tanzania, Tanzanite is a violet blue gemstone whose most coveted hues are often confused with fine sapphires.


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The Lund Cabin is a 1600 square foot home in Graeagle, California. It is made of hand-hewn timber frame logs (like Abe Lincoln's house) from a kit home from Hearthstone Homes in Tennessee.
We added a detached garage to the plan. The home has two bedrooms and a sleeping loft, covered porches in the front and back and a circular driveway. The cabin also has a beautiful large dormer in the rear and two smaller ones in the front of the house.
This is a very unique cabin and the Hearthstone Home pre-cut kit has gone together just as its supposed to. We're having fun with this project, and hope that this will lead to building more Hearthstone hand-hewn timber homes in the future!
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December 19, 2011 - Eliason Corporation, a manufacturer of specialty commercial doors, closed a refinancing transaction on December 16th, 2011. Fifth Third Bank has provided the new senior credit facility and Midwest Mezzanine Fund remains the subordinated lender to Eliason.
In addition to a senior revolving credit facility and term loan, Fifth Third committed an acquisition facility to fund anticipated add-on acquisitions. "We are thrilled to partner with Fifth Third Bank as Eliason enters its next stage of growth. Eliason's strong recent performance provided the opportunity to strengthen its balance sheet with a facility that will support internal growth and allow us to evaluate several acquisitions." commented David Proctor, Partner at co-sponsor Milestone Partners.
In Roger Knight, Chairman of Eliason and Managing Partner of Lakewood Capital stated, "Fifth Third is a great choice for the Company at this stage in our development. The bank is well positioned to support the significant growth plans being implemented by the Company. We also want to acknowledge MFC Capital Funding and the efforts of its principles, Joe Gaffigan and Chris Randall, throughout MFC's hold period. The MFC team was a strong advocate for the Company from the outset and we are pleased the outcome ended so successfully. We look forward to working with the principals on future opportunities."


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Two prototype models of an unusual gaming laptop with three screens have been stolen at the CES tech show in Las Vegas, according to PC maker Razer.
The concept device boasts three 4K screens and is said to be the first portable laptop of its kind.
Razer said the laptops had gone missing from its booth at the tech show on Sunday.
The incident was being taken "very seriously", said chief executive Min-Liang Tan.
A Razer spokesman said it was offering $25,000 (£20,600) for any "original information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction" of those allegedly involved in the crime.
"Our teams worked months on end to conceptualise and develop these units," Mr Tan said in a post on his official Facebook page.
"It is cheating, and cheating doesn't sit well with us. Anyone who would do this clearly isn't very smart."
Security 'a priority'
A spokeswoman for the Consumer Technology Association, which runs CES, confirmed to the BBC that two laptops had been reported as stolen.
"We express our regrets," she said. "The security of our exhibitors, attendees and their products and materials are our highest priority.
"We use a wide variety of security measures at our show to combat theft.
"For example, we delay labour coming on the show floor until an hour after the show closes so that exhibitors have a chance to secure product before dismantling their booths."
More from the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2017
Razer debuts gaming laptop with three screens
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Headquartered in California, Razer was started by Singaporean entrepreneur Min-Liang Tan.
The brand enjoys a cult status among the gaming community, and gamers from around the world expressed their excitement about the device which is part of the firms Project Valerie.
"Razer always finds a way to outclass other brands. No offense to people who like other products," said Jason Vicencio.
"This device is a dream come true for every gamer on the go, no more having to cram graphics and line of vision into just one screen," commented Artie Derilo.
"I would love to open this up on an airplane while sitting in the middle seat," joked Marvin England
But other Facebook users like Malachy Hamilton questioned its design.
"What's the point in three screens? The point of a laptop is portability and being able to do work and some light gaming on the go," he said.
"For this, you'd need a beefy battery which would increase the weight, therefore making it less of a laptop."
Project Valerie is still a prototype and Razer has not yet published a possible release date or price.
Publicity stunt?
Todd Prince, gaming reporter for the Las Vegas Review-Journal who was at the event, told the BBC the theft was a surprise, given the tight security.
"There were cameras all over the place and how someone was actually able to get this out was a bit of a surprise, that someone would even take that risk," he said.
But the bigger question for some sceptical social media users was if the entire incident was a "publicity stunt".
"If I had some crazy laptop design that I wanted to go viral, I'd claim it had been stolen for free exposure," suggested Facebook user Jon Macleod.
But Mr Prince dismissed this idea.
"Considering how much publicity this product already had gotten before the convention even started, everyone was already talking and writing about it," he said.
"To me, it doesn't seem like Razer would need that much more publicity."


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What Really Matters When Optimizing Your Portfolio/
This post is the sixth in a series exploring topics discussed in Perspectives, PDR's workplace strategy leader-to-leader forum.
Portfolio Optimization
A company's workplace real estate demands stay in a state of constant flux. Groups can grow, shrink, or even completely disappear. This can create a tough challenge for even the savviest of planners. Portfolio optimization is a commonly used process to help manage or even mitigate inefficiency in the amount of space a company holds. Traditionally, the process involves analyzing leased versus owned space, critical date timelines, and forecasts of headcount – all in an effort to improve utilization rates or remove wasted space.
Some argue that portfolio optimization is just an exercise in balancing supply versus demand or even locating "prime locations". While these are definitely valuable and important exercises, they should not be the ONLY factors on which decisions are made. Doing so misses the big opportunity of finding or even creating spaces that drive business impact.
The Shift: Begin your portfolio with your people.
Providing business groups with enough physical space is a standard concern. Historically, most companies do their best to plan for the future but are often caught in a game of I NEED SOMETHING NOW!! This reactionary approach really only scratches the surface, and does not provide long-term strategic opportunity. Often it is more important to consider the right space rather than the amount of space. Like an iceberg whose visible peak is only a fraction of its true glacial mass, a real estate portfolio is made of much more than just a collection of buildings. It requires an under-the-surface view to assess space requirements. The base of any company's organizational "iceberg" is people. Stakeholders, strategic partners, and even customers are essential elements of success, and should be considered in portfolio planning. The way these stakeholders think about and interact with a workplace environment is important because it influences everything that they do. A workplace not only provides direct pathways to increased business success, e.g better technology and collaboration spaces, but also delivers indirect pathways such as feeling valued and being a part of something greater than oneself. Whether it is tools, technology or any other combination of work-enabling elements, people are the common denominator to making it all work. It's when the incorporation of the 'people factor' begins that a truly optimized Workplace Portfolio may be realized.
How to start:
Leadership can tap into this opportunity by focusing on bringing together stakeholder groups to understand the nature of their work and what challenges they face. Starting from the inside and working out, a deep understanding of identity and purpose is critical when deciding on what types of spaces are needed at any given point in time. A one-size fits all approach to workplace space is generally misguided. Armed with the proper insight, leadership can utilize the physical workspace more strategically, align space with business objectives, and leverage workplace portfolios to drive business impact.
Are you a leader in your organization's strategy for team effectiveness and innovation? Perspectives is a workplace strategy leader-to-leader forum, designed to spark a valuable exchange of ideas about the future of workplace strategy. Perspectives 2016 is set for August 31st and September 1st. The topic focus is Collegiate to Corporate: Workplace Insights from Learning Environments, and how we enable the next generation of problem solvers.
I invite a deeper discussion with your organization. If you are interested in Perspectives, please contact PDR.
Garner Pagel
As a Portfolio Planning and Decision Support Consultant, Garner collaborates with clients and internal PDR teams by developing and utilizing decision support tools to solve complex problems. From initial brainstorming to implementation, he brings thoughtful insight, guidance, and perspective. Garner presents Real Estate Portfolio utilization data to inform strategic planning and facilitate evidence-based decision making, by organizing and analyzing data, conducting research and summarizing results in a clear and concise way.


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Online Canadian internet pharmacies provide a source for many of the prescription drugs sold in the USA. Are there any reasons to consider using a Canadian internet pharmacy selling to the US to obtain certain medications?
You may find that an online pharmacy in Canada offers better prices on many of the same prescription drugs that are sold at higher prices in the 50 states.
Absolutely. You can obtain medications with the same confidence as you would expect from walking into a drugstore because Canada has strict licensing standards for its professional pharmacists.
The fact is that the majority of online pharmacies in Canada have regular customer service departments that can take your order in a variety of ways.
If you want to phone in your order, they may even have a toll free phone number available 24 hours a day. They would also accept orders by email, by fax and by regular mail.
You will find that internet pharmacies in Canada use modern secured internet ordering systems to protect your personal information.
And once your account is set up, they likely have a refill system that is both quick and easy to use.
Not likely. There may be a shipping charge that applies to each order which is customary for receiving merchandise by mail or you may find that shipping is free.
And many Canadian internet pharmacies selling to the US will do business in the US dollar, saving currency conversion costs.
In general, seven to fourteen days is the time it will take for your order to be delivered to your home or post office box. There will probably be a tracking of your order capability as well.
Check out doing business with an online pharmacy in Canada. Always take the time to be sure that the online business displays their license number and physical address. They should also require a doctor's prescription to sell you prescription drugs.
As always, when purchasing prescription medicines, choose the generic versions for the best price. A generic drug contains identical active ingredients and performs as effectively as the brand name drug.
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Swedish Medical Center Pulmonary Critical Care in Seattle, Washington
Swedish Medical Group is seeking an excellent BC/BE Pulmonary Critical Care physician to join our team in Seattle, Washington. Per Diem position.
Swedish Health Services, a not-for-profit health system based in Seattle, operates five renowned hospitals and more than 100 medical clinics offering primary and specialty care. Swedish is a partner organization of the Providence St. Joseph Health (PSJH) family. With hundreds of physician and advanced practice clinician opportunities in virtually all specialties at any given time, PSJH and Swedish offer diverse locations, lifestyles and practice models. Swedish is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity organization.
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Our nonprofit Mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of each person we serve. Our Vision is to demonstrate the highest-quality, best-value healthcare to all we serve.
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Swedish is the largest nonprofit health care provider in the greater Seattle area. It is comprised of five hospital campuses (First Hill, Cherry Hill, Ballard, Edmonds and Issaquah); ambulatory care centers in Redmond and Mill Creek; and Swedish Medical Group a network of more than 118 primary care and specialty locations throughout the Puget Sound. Swedish employs more than 13,300 employees and 3,100 physicians and allied health professionals. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we're committed to caring for the people in our region and beyond. Swedish is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Swedish does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, protected veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
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Just popping in to post this recipe because oh my goodness guys, it's so so delicious and so many of you asked on instagram what was in this so I had to hurry and share it! Lately Kyle and I have been eating all sorts of healthy, including these delicious coconut cream red curry meatballs which we had over zucchini noodles. While we haven't exactly stuck to our plan to do Whole 30, we have been eating a lot more salads and vegetables and a lot less ice cream. And we reallyyy love ice cream. Especially as it's been getting a lot warmer (and almost hot) outside, all we ever want when we get home after a long walk with The Sib is a large cup of Blue Bell with our Netflix.
Since we've been limiting our dairy and carb intake, we've been having lots of nice cream instead! Have you ever had nice cream? It's really good! Basically it's just blended frozen bananas and a tad bit of almond milk, and then either almond butter or blueberries or strawberries or whatever else. It's not quite Blue Bell, but it does the trick. We also have been going to the gym a few times a week, and are getting ripped!! JK, but if the number of burpees I've done this past week translate to anything I'd hope it meant I could get pizza at some point this weekend.
I have always loved curry, but have never tried making it at home because I thought it was really complicated. It's not! I had been searching through the internet and instagram to find whole 30 recipes (lol) and saw ideas for curry soups and dishes that were compliant. (Because, coconut milk.) I really love meatballs, but only have ever made them for spaghetti. I love that these are asian inspired and have such a good flavor from the curry paste and fish sauce. Oh and if you've never smelled fish sauce before, DON'T do it. It is FOUL. But it tastes wonderful!!
So yeah, don't smell fish sauce before you cook with it or else you may vom. Happy Thursday!
Thai Red Curry Meatballs with Cilantro
for the meatballs
- 2 lbs. ground chicken (1 lb. dark meat and 1 lb. white, for more flavor)
- 1/2 small onion, diced small
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbl. grated ginger
- 2 tbl. fish sauce
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. red curry paste (I used Thai Kitchen)
- 2 tbl. oil
for the curry sauce
- 1 tbl. oil (if necessary)
- 1/2 small onion, diced small
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup red curry paste
- 1 tbsp. fish sauce
- 2-14 oz cans full fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
Directions: In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, onion, cilantro, garlic, ginger, fish sauce, salt, and red curry paste until fully incorporated. Heat a large skillet or dutch oven over medium high heat and add the oil.
Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, scoop out 2 inch meatballs and place in the pan. Brown on all sides until meat is almost cooked all the way through. Transfer to a plate.
Using the same pan, add more oil if needed or drain off excess until there is only enough to coat the pan. Add the onion and saute until clear. Add the garlic, and continue to cook an additional 1-2 minutes. Add the red curry paste, stirring it around until it is broken up. Next, add the fish sauce, coconut milk, and chopped cilantro. Stir everything together until incorporated.
Bring sauce to a boil and add the meatballs back in. Lower heat to a simmer, and cover pan with a lid. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes until sauce has thickened and meatballs are cooked through. (Take lid off pan and let simmer for a few minutes if sauce has not thickened.) Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve over rice or zucchini noodles!


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WATERTOWN, Mass., Aug. 01, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Selecta Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:SELB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing targeted antigen-specific immune therapies for rare and serious diseases, today announced the election of Timothy C. Barabe to the company's Board of Directors. Most recently serving as chief financial officer and executive vice president at Affymetrix Inc., Mr. Barabe has extensive experience in the life sciences industry, having held a broad range of financial and strategic roles.
"We are very pleased to welcome Tim to our Board. Tim is an industry veteran with decades of strong strategic and financial experience in the life sciences industry," said Werner Cautreels, PhD, Chairman, CEO and President of Selecta Biosciences. "Tim's exceptional grasp of the commercial and financial opportunities and challenges entailed in financing and growing Selecta will add significant strategic perspectives as we seek to advance candidates from Selecta's pipeline portfolio in development."
"I am very excited to be joining Selecta's Board of Directors at this pivotal time as the company applies its novel technologies to generate a robust pipeline of candidates," said Mr. Barabe. "Selecta's novel immune therapies offer significant opportunities for the company to provide patients, providers and payors with meaningful new treatment options to address rare and serious diseases."
Mr. Barabe has more than 30 years of experience in the life sciences industry. He served as the chief financial officer and executive vice president at Affymetrix Inc., where he led the company's financial functions as well as the treasury, investor relations, and information technology departments. Previously, he served as senior vice president and chief financial officer at Human Genome Sciences, where he was responsible for working with the leadership team to drive the financial strategy and operations of the company. For more than 20 years, he held senior international executive roles in finance, general management, and strategic planning at Novartis AG, one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies. His roles included chief financial officer of the Sandoz Generics Business Unit, president of the CIBA Vision Corporation Specialty Lens Business Franchise, and group vice president and chief financial officer of CIBA Vision Corporation. Mr. Barabe has a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Massachusetts (Amherst) and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. He also serves as a director of several public company boards, including ArQule, Opexa Therapeutics and Vigilant Biosciences.
About SelectaSelecta Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing targeted therapies that use immunomodulators encapsulated in nanoparticles to induce antigen-specific immune responses to prevent and treat disease. Selecta's proprietary Synthetic Vaccine Particle (SVP) technology is a highly flexible nanoparticle platform, capable of incorporating a wide range of antigens and immunomodulators, allowing the SVP products to either induce antigen-specific tolerance or activate the immune system.
Selecta's focus is on developing and commercializing differentiated therapies that are designed to modulate the immune system to effectively and safely treat rare diseases by mitigating the formation of anti-drug antibodies (ADAs) in response to life-sustaining biologic drugs. Tolerance-inducing SVP products also have potential applications in the treatment of allergies and autoimmune diseases.
Selecta is also developing SVP products that activate the immune system to prevent and treat cancer, infections and other diseases.
Selecta is based in Watertown, Massachusetts, USA.
Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including without limitation statements regarding the impact of Mr. Barabe's appointment on our business and the treatment potential of our product candidates.
These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following: we have incurred significant losses and may never become profitable; our need for additional funding, which may not be available; our limited operating history; operating and financial restrictions from our credit facility and the charter of our Russian subsidiary; limitations on our ability to offset future tax income; the early stage of clinical development for our product candidates; the unproven approach of our SVP technology; our failure to capitalize on more profitable candidates or indications; the lengthy and expensive process of clinical drug development, which has an uncertain outcome; potential delays in enrollment of patients which could affect the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals; potential delays in regulatory approval, which would impact the ability to commercialize our product candidates and affect our ability to generate revenue; our potential inability to receive orphan drug designation; any fast track or Breakthrough Therapy designation may not lead to faster development, or regulatory or marketing approval; undesirable side effects of our product candidates, which could negatively impact regulatory approval or commercialization; our reliance on third parties to manufacture our product candidates, including 3SBio, our sole supplier of pegsiticase; our inability to maintain our existing or future collaborations or licenses; our reliance on third parties to conduct our clinical trials and the potential for those third parties to not perform satisfactorily; our lack of experience in manufacturing our product candidates on a commercial scale; the potential failure of our product candidates to achieve market acceptance; our lack of experience selling, marketing and distributing products and our lack of internal capability to do so; failure of our product candidates to offer material commercial advantages over other treatments; failure to compete successfully against other drug companies; unfavorable pricing regulations, third-party coverage, or reimbursement policies; product liability lawsuits; failure to obtain marketing approval internationally; compliance with healthcare laws and regulations; recently enacted or future legislation; post-marketing restrictions or withdrawal from the market; compliance with export and import controls, sanctions, embargoes, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering laws and regulations; strict price controls imposed by foreign governments; compliance with environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations; negative public opinion or increased regulatory scrutiny of gene therapy and genetic research; our ability to protect our proprietary technology and intellectual property and limitations of that protection; failure to identify or correctly interpret patents relevant to our business; our ability to protect the confidentiality of our trade secrets and know-how; changes in United States patent law; intellectual property infringement lawsuits; our patents being found invalid or unenforceable; obtaining and maintaining patents; claims challenging the inventorship or ownership of our patents and other intellectual property; failure to comply with intellectual property licenses and funding arrangements; our inability to obtain or maintain necessary rights through acquisitions or in-licenses; claims that we or our employees misappropriated intellectual property or claiming ownership of our intellectual property; adequate protection of our trademarks and tradenames; ability to obtain FDA approval of product names; competition from biosimilars; ability to attract and retain key executives and qualified personnel; managing our growth could result in difficulties; risks associated with operating in Russia, including sanctions, and internationally; potential system failures; misconduct of our employees or contracted third parties; the effects of acquisitions or joint ventures; substantial fluctuation in the price of our common stock; our executive officers, directors, and principal stockholders have the ability to control or significantly influence matters submitted to stockholders; a drop in share price due to the significant portion of our total outstanding shares eligible to be sold into the market; being an "emerging growth company"; costs and resources of operating as a public company; unfavorable or no analyst research or reports; and securities class action litigation against us.
These and other important factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in our final prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, on June 23, 2016 relating to our Registration Statement on Form S-1, and our other reports filed with the SEC could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this press release. Any such forward-looking statements represent management's estimates as of the date of this press release. While we may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we disclaim any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause our views to change. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.
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Saturday, September 14, 2013
Own Your System
There is only one trading system that can make us consistent profit. That is "Our Own System." People get caught up in trading a particular method that makes money for somebody else. There are so many methods in public domain that can be traded profitably. But this may not be suitable for our personality.
First of all we need a method with an edge. In other words the method should have a positive expectancy. Then we must have the ability or confidence to trade the method through good and bad times. The real problem with trading is that without a taste of success we are not going to have this trust and confidence to implement the method consistently.
Unfortunately, trading is a skill that cannot be taught. We can only be guided. It is just like learning to ride a bicycle. How can one be taught to balance on a bicycle? No way. We have to teach ourselves to do that persisting despite failing and falling down again and again.
This blog "Nifty Nirvana" is an effort to show a path which I believe will lead to trading mastery. Naturally, I can share what I have seen and what I have experienced .I know there will be much better and much easier paths leading to the same destination which I am not aware of.
Select a structure and framework that you believe you can trade profitably, tweak it to your own comfort level, trust it and trade it with absolute faith. I am sure the Decision Point method is a very practical and actionable template on which you can build on.
Customize, and make it your own.
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- adhi narayananSeptember 15, 2013 at 5:15 PM
I have trust on "NN" system for the past one year. I am applying it in USDINR for the past few months. Getting excellent results and gaining more confidence on this system. Thanks ST sir...ReplyDelete
Nice to learn that it works on USD INR
Upload one or two charts if possible
- adhi narayananSeptember 15, 2013 at 11:13 PM
My last trades for USDINR on 13th friday. The link is - https://www.dropbox.com/s/or3lgtanzfbiqv8/USDINR%2013-Sep-2013.jpg?mReplyDelete
- adhi narayananSeptember 15, 2013 at 11:38 PM
Link for my USDINR trade chart is, https://www.dropbox.com/s/or3lgtanzfbiqv8/USDINR%2013-Sep-2013.jpgReplyDelete
- adhi narayananSeptember 16, 2013 at 10:06 PM
Welcome sir...ReplyDelete
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