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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Alphabetical Listing of Jewelers

For Students 9th - 10th
ArtCyclopedia's complete list of jewelers from the 6th century B.C. to the 20th century. There are links to the jewelers' biographies and works.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
The British Museum discusses the history surrounding its art pieces from Ancient Egypt.
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wikiHow

Wiki How Category: Beading

For Students 3rd - 8th
Thirteen articles and ideas on how to make various types of beaded jewelry. If you know of any beading techniques that are not listed you can add your own article!
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The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

For Students 9th - 10th
The most comprehensive collection of the works of Louis Comfort Tiffany, including jewelry, pottery, paintings, art glass, leaded-glass windows, lamps and the chapel interior he designed for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in...
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Native Tech: Porcupine Quill Jewelry

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes different types of jewelry made from porcupine quills and various techniques for making necklaces and bracelets. It has specific directions on how to make a bracelet with a diagram illustrating. It also has pictures...
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Native Tech: Porcupine Quill Jewelry

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes different types of jewelry made from porcupine quills and various techniques for making necklaces and bracelets. It has specific directions on how to make a bracelet with a diagram illustrating. It also has pictures...
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Onyx Jewelry

For Students 9th - 10th
Photograph of onyx jewelry.
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Onyx Jewelry

For Students 9th - 10th
Photograph of onyx jewelry.
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Jewelry Central

Jewelry Central: Amethyst

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on this commercial site gives the physical properties and origin of the amethyst, as well as some of the mythical and metaphysical properties ascribed to the gemstone.
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Jewelry Central

Jewelry Central: Pearls

For Students 9th - 10th
This commercial site gives general information on pearls, including their physical properties and where they are found.
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Jewelry Central

Jewelry Central: Ruby

For Students 9th - 10th
This commercial site gives information on rubies, including their physical properties and where they are found. Includes some details on how to choose a ruby for purchase.
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Jewelry Central

Jewelry Central: Peridot

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on peridot including its physical and metaphysical properties.
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Jewelry Central

Jewelry Central: Sapphire

For Students 9th - 10th
This commercial site contains information about the sapphire's physical properties and where it can be found. Also discusses the history and romance related to the stone and includes a description of its quality.
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Jewelry Central

Jewelry Central: Opal

For Students 9th - 10th
This page contains information about the opal, including the gemstone's historical importance and physical properties.
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Jewelry Central

Jewelry Central: Moonstone

For Students 9th - 10th
An article on a commercial site describing the physical characteristics of this gemstone, along with its historical and metaphysical properties.
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Jewelry Central

Jewelry Central: Gemstones

For Students 9th - 10th
This commercial site contains general information on various synthetic and natural gemstones and provides links to specific gems.
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Jewelry Central

Jewelry Central: Diamond

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses in detail the grading of diamonds, as well as briefly discussing their structure, physical properties, and historical background. Accompanied by clear illustrations.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Ronald Hayes Pearson

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Ronald Hayes Pearson is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his work as a jeweler and metalsmith.
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History Matters: Leon Sverdlove on the Taft Hartley Act

For Students 9th - 10th
It's interesting to read about the anti-union sentiment that led to the Taft-Hartley Act after World War II, but even more amazing to see how that sentiment was tied to the anti-communist witch hunts of the time. Read the comments of the...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Cad Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
Combine your interest in art, engineering, and computers in a career as a CAD technician. Science Buddies' Career Profile tells you what you need to know about this interesting career that has applications in many different fields. Read...
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Economic Foundations of Mayapan Project (2001)

For Students 9th - 10th
Although this excavation is still in progress, preliminary reports indicate occupants produced pottery for local and regional consumption. Also the production of tools and jewelry depended on materials from other parts of the region.
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Europeana: Virtual Exhibtion: Art Nouveau

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhibition of art nouveau artwork, glass, jewelry, decorative designs, furniture and furnishings, and architecture.
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Arizona Museum of Natural History: The Hohokam

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative site from the Arizona Museum of Natural History gives a good look at the Hohokam and their culture. Find a map that shows where these early Southwest people traded, see examples of their pottery and jewelry, and read...
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Brookhaven College: Career Development Center: Dressing for an Interview [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Brookhaven College provides a good site for tips on how to dress for an interview for both men and women. Also offers advice on accessories, jewelry, and makeup.

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