CandiChat June 2003

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New FR previews!
by Rene O'Brien 15 Jun '03

15 Jun '03

Hi all, Just read on Vicky's that Integrity has updated their fashion royalty site with PREVIEWS of the fall collection! I been itching for this!!! The dolls look utterly breathtaking! www.fashionroyalty.com __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com

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Re: Birthstones
by Rlt46gem＠aol.com 12 Jun '03

12 Jun '03

Hello Crystal, It was interesting to get the link to thaigems for the birthstones. I've been buying from them for years, waaaaay before the computer era, and never thought to look at their site for anything other than purchases! Too funny. Your ring sounds fantastic. You are very fortunate to have a real gem quality alex. Have you had it appraised? You said a "very big" alex -- I don't know how "big" you mean, but anything over a quarter a carat that's gem quality is worth a fortune! The actual color change in an alex comes from the difference in lighting. There are other stones that change color on the axis -- tip them sideways and it's a different color -- but the alex was thought to be the only stone that changed color with the light. Recently (within the last 10 years or so) another light sensitive stone has turned up. Turkish diaspore. It changes from green to gold to russet in different lights. Gorgeous stone. Expensive. "Partial to alexandrite"... LOL... That's an understatement, isn't it? Anyone who knows about them becomes addicted. I agree that Mattel missed the boat with the June birthstone doll. There are so many color possibilities with alexandrite. You know you can buy color change glass beads. They don't have the dramatic color change that a gem quality alex does, but the color change is better than a poor quality alex. Most of them change from grey blue to rich lavender. Possibilities for a gown for Babs in that one. Better yet, make one for Candi!! Weaver ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In service to the Lady -- Take care of the Mother and She will take care of you. ~~ Teach/Learn: <A HREF="http://tolerance.org/">Tolerance.org </A> ~~

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Candies & barbies for sale
by Sarah Huntley 12 Jun '03

12 Jun '03

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Thai Gems - birthstones
by Rlt46gem＠aol.com 12 Jun '03

12 Jun '03

In a message dated 6/11/03 10:20:49 PM Central Daylight Time, candichat-owner(a)dolls.de writes: > .I've seen sites that show the zodiac vs. birthstones, as I was checking on > this myself a few days back. Here is a site with the listings: http://www. > thaigem.com/discover_birth.php?engine=over

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FS: Subtle Elegance Candi
by Bethany Sefchick 11 Jun '03

11 Jun '03

NRFB Subtle Elegance Candi $20 I accept PayPal, money orders and personal checks. Checks must clear before item ships. Shipping is $5 Thanks, Bethany

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OT: Birthstones/Alexandrite
by CRYSTAL KRANTZ 10 Jun '03

10 Jun '03

Hi Weaver, Thanks for the post about birthstones.....I've seen sites that show the zodiac vs. birthstones, as I was checking on this myself a few days back. Here is a site with the listings: http://www.thaigem.com/discover_birth.php?engine=over for anyone who is interested. I am just partial to the Alexandrite. My father is a goldsmith/jeweler, and the after my "baby" ring, the first ring he gave me as a child was one with a very big Alexandrite in it. I guess as the time, they weren't as rare and expensive as they are now (which I found out from my aunt, who shares my birthstone).....this gave me a renewed interest in my ring, which I hadn't worn in years. Yes, you are correct about the different color hues, as mine definitely has them and changes colors/hues in certain climates. I guess they are more expensive than diamonds, and to check this out, I looked on a price list my father had, and sure enough, a real Alexandrite was about the cost of a diamond! If it weren't for my aunt (who has tons of jewelry), I wouldn't have known this....as my father had forgotten about that ring he made for me as a child! Needless to say, I love it and that is why I wish they somehow could have done the June doll in this color, rather than pearl! Crystal >the real birthstone for June is an Alexandrite (Pearl is just a cheap > version)...Alexandrites are very expensive and beautiful....the color on them > changes....sometimes its purple with different hues of other colors in it.... > pinks, greens. Also, October is a pink stone...Tourmaline (again Opal is a > different version, not really a gemstone). Hi Crystal, I have to be picky, picky here because I used to make "magical" jewelry and birthstones were a big factor. I've also been collecting gemstones for over 30 years and these kinds of details bother me. First -- since there are so many traditions there are at least a dozen birthstones for each sign depending on the source so determining just one is arbitrary. Second -- the "traditional" birthstones, as we know them, were determined by the jewelers association (exact name escapes me at the moment) and it was based on tradition and availability. Third -- everyone has two primary birthstones: the stone of the month you were born and the stone for the zodiac sign you were born in. Four -- Good quality ("gem fine") alexandrite is nearly impossible to find so the pearl was chosen as an alternate. I have no idea why. Good alexandrite with 100% color change will go from red, through the purples and blues, to green in different lights. The pale grey/lavender that we see as an example of alexandrite is actually what poor quality alex with no color change looks like. (There are some very good lab-grown alexandrites available now for appx $100. per carat which make them more affordable and they have a really good color change factor. It's the only synthetic birthstone that is acceptable.) Anyone wanting the real thing, mined from the ground, can still find the lavender stones at a fairly reasonable price. Five -- The October birthstone was/is green tourmaline. It was changed by said jewelers association to pink because of availability/cost. Now days any color tourmaline is considered an October birthstone. The green was chosen when it was thought to be the only color of tourmaline. Six -- Opal is "really a gemstone" and has been considered the October birthstone for as long as the tourmaline. A ring with opal and pink and green tourmalines is a wonderful birthstone statement! All of the iridescent white fabrics and rhinestones currently available would have made a beautiful gown for Barbie. A gown in true tourmaline pink would be classic Barbie bubblegum pink. If anyone wants information on their zodiac birthstones, let me know. They are entirely different from the month birthstones. This is probably much more information about birthstones than anyone wanted to know. LOL. Stones are my thing. Weaver

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Birthstones
by Rlt46gem＠aol.com 09 Jun '03

09 Jun '03

> the real birthstone for June is an Alexandrite (Pearl is just a cheap > version)...Alexandrites are very expensive and beautiful....the color on them > changes....sometimes its purple with different hues of other colors in it.... > pinks, greens. Also, October is a pink stone...Tourmaline (again Opal is a > different version, not really a gemstone). Hi Crystal, I have to be picky, picky here because I used to make "magical" jewelry and birthstones were a big factor. I've also been collecting gemstones for over 30 years and these kinds of details bother me. First -- since there are so many traditions there are at least a dozen birthstones for each sign depending on the source so determining just one is arbitrary. Second -- the "traditional" birthstones, as we know them, were determined by the jewelers association (exact name escapes me at the moment) and it was based on tradition and availability. Third -- everyone has two primary birthstones: the stone of the month you were born and the stone for the zodiac sign you were born in. Four -- Good quality ("gem fine") alexandrite is nearly impossible to find so the pearl was chosen as an alternate. I have no idea why. Good alexandrite with 100% color change will go from red, through the purples and blues, to green in different lights. The pale grey/lavender that we see as an example of alexandrite is actually what poor quality alex with no color change looks like. (There are some very good lab-grown alexandrites available now for appx $100. per carat which make them more affordable and they have a really good color change factor. It's the only synthetic birthstone that is acceptable.) Anyone wanting the real thing, mined from the ground, can still find the lavender stones at a fairly reasonable price. Five -- The October birthstone was/is green tourmaline. It was changed by said jewelers association to pink because of availability/cost. Now days any color tourmaline is considered an October birthstone. The green was chosen when it was thought to be the only color of tourmaline. Six -- Opal is "really a gemstone" and has been considered the October birthstone for as long as the tourmaline. A ring with opal and pink and green tourmalines is a wonderful birthstone statement! All of the iridescent white fabrics and rhinestones currently available would have made a beautiful gown for Barbie. A gown in true tourmaline pink would be classic Barbie bubblegum pink. If anyone wants information on their zodiac birthstones, let me know. They are entirely different from the month birthstones. This is probably much more information about birthstones than anyone wanted to know. LOL. Stones are my thing. Weaver ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In service to the Lady -- Take care of the Mother and She will take care of you. ~~ Teach/Learn: <A HREF="http://tolerance.org/">Tolerance.org </A> ~~

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Kevin or Randall-AA Veronique?
by Karla 07 Jun '03

07 Jun '03

Hi Kevin and Randall, Forgive me but I forgot who wanted to purchase my AA Basic Veronique. Do you still want to purchase it because I remember you saying that it would be about the beginning of this month. I am in no hurry but just wanted to know. Please let me know. Thanks so much. Karla

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Birthstone dolls
by CRYSTAL KRANTZ 07 Jun '03

07 Jun '03

Hi, I remember some of us talking about the Birthstone dolls....I don't know if you ever found them all....after stopping at various Wal-marts many times, I saw 3 of the 4 first releases....never got to see June (my own birthstone). I am surprised to see that they are already out with the next four (Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec).....I saw December and October tonight. The two months I am most interested in (June, my birthday, and October, my daughter's BD), disappoint me because of the gown color. They almost look the same to me....both blondes with ivory (or almost white) gowns. Also, the real birthstone for June is an Alexandrite (Pearl is just a cheap version)...Alexandrites are very expensive and beautiful....the color on them changes....sometimes its purple with different hues of other colors in it....pinks, greens. Also, October is a pink stone...Tourmaline (again Opal is a different version, not really a gemstone). I would have rather seen the pink color used for October than a white/ivory gown and medium purple color for June....sorry to vent! Crystal

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Re: Exclusive Fashion - Computer Accessory
by Choic4guys＠aol.com 02 Jun '03

02 Jun '03

Hi Melissa & the rest of the group as well, There will be a c.o.a. Anja offered to sign so they'll probably be signed by both Anja and myself and will be numbered. Only candichat members will be able to purchase this fashion. There is a limited of one per customer. Once I receive the counter sample and pricing is determined then a deposit will be required. There will be a deadline for the deposit and the production number will be determined at that point (production number= number of deposits received). Randall

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