Interesting Snippets And News From Claddagh365

It seems that it is not only precious metals that have fallen in love with gems and diamonds. Cosmetics have now started getting seduced by these glittering beauties too. That extravagant lipstick cases have recently been studded with diamonds is not much of a secret today. And it is not just the packaging mind you. Stones like malachite, lapis lazuli, diamonds and even sapphires are being ground to a fine powder and mixed into various creams and lotions. While some of these are said to add life to the skin and smooth away wrinkles, a bold cosmetic manufacturer uses crushed diamonds in a special skin cream - the diamond powder reflects light at least, that is what the manufacturer claims. Lapis powder was mixed with natural or animal fats and then applied as eye shadow - this is not new, Egyptian ladies knew that formula thousands of years ago. 

Elizabeth Taylor had quite a history when it comes to getting married again and again. But the fashion community chooses to remember just Richard Burton and Mike Todd - both from the film industry but more importantly, both of these men doled out large sums of money to pay for Taylor's flashy bling. Mike Todd gifted her the irresistible Cartier ruby and diamond set - necklace, earrings bracelet et al. Interestingly the gift was given to Taylor as she was swimming in their private pool. Richard Burton almost built a personal jewelry showroom for the gorgeous lady - the Taylor-Burton diamond, the La Pegerina Pearl, the Krupp Diamond and also an amazing diamond and emerald necklace from the best place, Bulgari. Some of these priceless jewels owned by Elizabeth Taylor were acutioned at various times, part of the money was donated (by her wish) to charity. We say ... 'when you love to take, you should be willing to give' . 

Will this grow into a popular trend in Japan and  will it, begin to spread across the world - we really do not know. The Japanese seem to be setting a near trend that we could refer to as 'untying the knot in Japan', it seems scary at first but there could be some symbolic appeal that helps the ex-couple. Divorce ceremonies are generally managed by special agents, they aim to symbolically separate a divorced couple in a way that, makes it easier for them  to put the past behind and (separately) begin a new life. An engagement and wedding is always symbolized by a ring, the jewel seals an important relationship between two individuals. A divorce ceremony involves destroying the wedding ring, this is done with a huge frog shaped hammer . Just as with a wedding ceremony, the separation ceremony could be a simple event with just a handful of guests or, a bigger show with many guests where food and drinks are served. The destroyed ring is often placed in a small tray and floated in a pond or stream. We did hear that in many cases, the 'ring' is a cheap symbolic jewel and not the actual wedding ring! The story could end in a better way if, the sales proceeds from the ring are donated to charity.