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Olivia Hoff
Freelance Writer
I have written confessions, poetry, family memoirs, plays, food articles, book reviews, essays, and articles. My interests are history, earth science, nature, rocks and minerals, pets, arts and crafts, ethnic culture, the internet, literature and publishing.
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Number of Articles Written: 43
Number of Usage Licenses Sold: 4
Number of Unique Licenses Sold: 4
Number of Full Rights Licenses Sold: 7
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Tanzanite
Tanzanite was added to the official list of birthstones by the American Gem Trade Association in 2002, the first such addition since the early part of the twentieth century. This new December birthstone is found only at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. It adds 20 million dollars annually to the income of the African state of Tanzania.
Words: 288 Downloads: 0 Category: Jewelry By: Olivia HoffPink Tourmaline
Pink tourmaline varies in color from pink pale to vivid rose or red. This stone is associated with creativity and with matters of the heart. Rubellite, a variety of pink tourmaline, is said to lead to feelings of peace and fulfillment.
Words: 200 Downloads: 0 Category: Jewelry By: Olivia HoffLapis Lazuli
Lapis lazuli, the alternate birthstone for September, was once the source of the pigment known as ultramarine blue. It has been mined in Afghanistan for six thousand years. It is said to protect its wearer from the evil eye.
Words: 226 Downloads: 0 Category: Jewelry By: Olivia HoffSardonyx
Sardonyx, the alternate birthstone for August, was carried into battle by Roman soldiers. Cameos carved from sardonyx have been popular thoughout the ages and often depict scenes from classical mythology. The best sardonyx is from India.
Words: 184 Downloads: 0 Category: Jewelry By: Olivia HoffRock Crystal
Quartz has many unique characteristic that make it useful in manufacturing. Rock crystal quartz was valued by many ancient cultures. Today, this alternate birthstone for April is used in rituals by healers.
Words: 201 Downloads: 0 Category: Jewelry By: Olivia HoffBlack Onyx
A method for turning banded onyx into black onyx was discovered during ancient Roman times and was documented by writer and naturalist Pliny the Elder. Queen Victoria popularized black onyx mourning jewelry. This inexpensive stone is the alternate birthstone for February.
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