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Origins of Tea

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A Cup Of Tea From Wickstead's

Origins of Tea

"Tea is an aromatic beverage commonly prepared by pouring hot or boiling water over cured leaves of the Camellia sinensis, an evergreen shrub native to Asia." from Wikipedia.

Photo As Seen On: WiseGeek.com

So, where did the beverage, Tea, come from?

Well, I have read that the Chinese have grown the indigenous Chinese tea plant and have been drinking it for centuries as a medicinal tonic. But that it was introduced through the trade routes to the West, via the Portuguese priests back in the 16th Century.

What was the first Tea Cup?

The Chinese Underglaze Blue Tea Bowl, c1700. Kangxi Period

The first tea cups were handle-less and were called tea bowls not tea cups. They were introduced from China at the same time the Chinese Tea was brought to the West.

When did the tea bowl become a tea cup?

I have heard that tea is the most favorite drink/beverage besides water.

Love Me

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Love Me by cjd-sign featuring modern canvas wall art

Day Time To Night Time Leather Pants

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Day Time To Night Time Leather Pants by cjd-sign featuring a leather satchel

Day Time To Night Time Leather Pants

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Day Time To Night Time Leather Pants by cjd-sign featuring skinny pants

CJD.Sign Style with YemmyMade Accessories

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CJD.Sign Style with YemmyMade Accessories by cjd-sign featuring a one shoulder evening gown

Creative Day Thursdays!

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Creative Day Thursdays! by cjd-sign on Polyvore

Sunstone by Custom Gem Cutter

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Sunstone by Custom Gem Cutter by cjd-sign featuring a neon coral nail polish

Around The World With YemmyMade

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Around The World With YemmyMade by cjd-sign featuring french home decor

Cutting Service - Custom Gem Cutter Studio

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Cutting Service - Custom Gem Cutter Studio (clipped to polyvore.com)

A Tribute To Oscar de la Renta

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A Tribute To Oscar de la Renta by cjd-sign featuring a sequin dress

My Fall Makeover!

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My Fall Makeover! by cjd-sign featuring artificial christmas wreaths

There Was A Knock At The Door by LC Cooper

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There Was A Knock At The Door by LC Cooper by cjd-sign featuring vinyl decals

Today's Cinderella

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Today's Cinderella by cjd-sign featuring Pier 1 Imports

Creative Day Thursdays!

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Creative Day Thursdays! by cjd-sign featuring pendant jewelry

From Casual To Elegant With YemmyMade

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From Casual To Elegant With YemmyMade by cjd-sign featuring a gold handbag

100 Days Week 2

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100 Days Week 2 by cjd-sign on Polyvore

CJD.Sign — Pearls, Pearls, Pearls!!

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CJD.Sign — Pearls, Pearls, Pearls!! (clipped to polyvore.com)

Pearls, pearls, pearls!!!

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The pearl is not normally thought of as a "gemstone", however, it is an Organic Gemstone and can be both precious and costly!
The pearl is one of my favorite gemstones, organic gemstone.

Freshwater Pearls

Pearl Strand from genisi.com

"Pearls are a natural material that are formed when an irritant finds its way into a living oyster. The oyster protects itself by coating this intruder with a secretion called nacre. This is, in fact, the same material the oyster uses to grow its shell. The irritant becomes trapped within the coating, and over time, becomes what we call a pearl. When pearls are stored in very hot, very dry conditions, the moisture evaporates out of the nacre, causing the pearl to lose its luster/shine, change and dull its color, and the outer covering of the nacre will crack. Sadly, there really is no easy way to restore a damaged pearl. The best storage for pearls is in silk where air can circulate and pearls can “breathe.” You can read more about this organic gemstone in the article, For the Love of Pearls." by Dale “Cougar” Armstrong.LINK

For the Love of Pearls a good article for information and reference of pearls.

Earth and Water Pendant

Earth & Water Pendant by CJD.Sign
This fun pendant combines natural materials of Baroque Pearls, Volcano stone, and copper.
The pendant is approximately 2 inches The wire work is one continual piece of copper wire.

Gemstone Info:
Freshwater Cultured Baroque Pearls
Other Material: Volcanic Rock and Copper wire, handmade One of a Kind
Price: $45.00USD Link to purchase

Pearls have a been around for centuries. The pearl was prized by the Romans and Egyptians as their favorite gemstone. And was sought to be just for the rich and privileged of people. But today, pearls are harvested and therefore cheaper to come by. Not that they are cheap by any means, just more affordable. Pearls were a sign of Royalty and Wealth and Power.
"Before the creation of cultured pearls in the early 1900s, natural pearls were so rare and expensive that they were reserved almost exclusively for the noble and very rich." by NOVA Link

http://www.123rf.com/photo_14520051_portrait-of-beautiful-woman-in-vintage-image.html

Pearls don't go out of fashion and they are the symbol of wealth.

http://customgemcutter.weebly.com/wire-work-pendants.html

This piece of Tangerine & Peach Agate is wire wrapped in Brass to pull out the amazing colors in this piece. Wrapped with 6 Rose Pearls and 5 Aventurine beads to enhance this piece, handmade original

Price: $58.00USD


Double Baroque Button FW Pearls on Sterling Silver $40.00USD			Link to Purchase


"Mother & Daughter" MOP Donuts & Potato FW Pearls on Sterling Silver		LINK to Purchase


Double Baroque FW Pearls & Moonstone on Sterling Silver	LINK

Double Baroque Button FW Pearls sandwiching 4 pink Rice Pearls on Sterling Silver
Earrings LINK

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE Pearl Earrings!!
And I have seven pair of beautiful Fresh Water Pearls featured here in this article that are currently for sale.

Mother & Twins Earrings

"Mother & Twins" Double Pearl Donut Earrings
152220 Double Pearl Donut Earrings in taupe, white & silver, 1pr.,1.5in, Fresh Water Baroque Button Pearls & MOP Donut Beads.

$55.00USD
LINK for purchase

Double Pearl Donut Earrings MOP SS

And Coco Chanel knew pearls!

Hope you enjoyed this blog on Pearls. My Absolute Favorite!! And thanks for looking at my Jewelry Designs!
Blessings, CJD.Sign