Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Belimbing Manis (2)

Jaga Kadar Kolesterol

Kolesterol adalah sejenis senyawa sterol (gabungan antara senyawa steroid dengan alkohol) dan lemak yang ditemukan dalam membran sel di semua jaringan tubuh. Kolesterol secara normal diproduksi dalam tubuh dan mempunyai banyak fungsi penting.
Fungsi-fungsi kolesterol antara lain membuat membran sel mempunyai derajat kekentalan tertentu,sehingga dapat bertahan pada berbagai rentang suhu,berfungsi sebagai antioksidan,membantu metabolisme vitamin-vitamin yang larut dalam lemak (vitamin A,D,E dan K)
Selain itu merupakan prekusor dalam pembentukan vitamin D dan hormon-hormon steroid (termasuk di dalamnya hormon progesteron,estrogen dan testosteron). Dalam tubuh,kolesterol ditransportasikan melalui plasma darah dengan cara berikatan dengan protein. Ikatan ini disebut lipoprotein.
Ada dua jenis lipoprotein. Pertama,Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL,bertugas mengirimkan kolesterol kedalam jaringan-jaringan tubuh yang memerlukan. Kedua,High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) bertugas untuk mengambil kelebihan kolesterol dalam tubuh.
Dalam kadar yang normal,kolesterol sangatlah membantu tubuh kita untuk menjaga dalam kondisi sehat. Permasalahan terjadi apabila kadarnya menjadi tidak seimbang dan berlebihan. Keadaan ini dapat terjadi karena kegemukan,merokok,minum alkohol,gagal hati,diabetes dan hipertensi.
Seperti banyak penyakit yang terjadi,hiperkolesterolimia (kelebihan kolesterol) dapat diatasi dengan melakukan perubahan gaya hidup. Misalnya berhenti merokok,berhenti minum minuman beralkohol,olah raga teratur dan makan makanan dengan komposisi yang baik.
Belimbing manis bermanfaat bagi kesehatan termasuk untuk menjaga kadar kolesterol dalam darah. Hal ini dikarenakan belimbing manis mengandung pektin,natrium,kalium,vitamin C,vitamin B2,fosfor,serat dan zat besi.
Ada tips herbal untuk menjaga kadar kolesterol dalam darah,yakni sediakan buah belimbing manis yang sudah masak secukupnya. Cuci bersih,lalu dibuat jus atau minuman segar dengan cara diblender. Atau belimbing manis yang sudah masak langsung disantap sebagai buah pencuci mulut. Read More...

World Diamond Price is Match with Rapaport Table

World diamond prices turns out there is the default.

If we read the magazine Rapaport then we will get information on world diamond prices, because in every magazine is published always slipped a diamond price list.

Price is the price of diamonds is a diamond in the U.S. or diamond prices in Europe. to get our diamond price list can be downloaded at its web http://www.rapaport.com but we will be charged.

But if we want to download with free price, there are still many sites that provide tables of diamonds diamond prices like that but the issue is not new or months have passed. However, because the price of diamonds is relatively stable so although old copies can still be used.

In general, the price of diamonds in America or in Europe or other overseas prices are generally more expensive than the price in Indonesia. There are several reasons why the price of diamonds in Indonesia cheaper?

1. Indonesia is a producer of diamonds

2. purchasing power is still relatively low in Indonesia

3. Diamond demand in the country also include relatively low, so do not be surprised if you buy a diamond outside the country but when they will sell it back in Indonesia was only offered half of the purchase price in America.



Rapaport we attach the following table, as your guide in buying diamonds. In reading the table Rapaport need special skills, not everyone can read it.
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Thursday, May 13, 2010

Knowing About American Diamond

In this article we will review about the known american diamonds. WHY AMERICAN DIAMOND?

This gem like Diamond, because it's made for that purpose, their sheen very bright, this is caused by a very high refractive index. Although this brilliant jewel sheen is very bright,but their price is very cheap because their numbers very much. American Diamond called zircons, their chemical formula ZrO2. The Mohs hardness is reached 8.3.

Diamond differentiate VERY EASY with AMERICAN DIAMOND
1. Diamond does not react with the selector, the indicator light does not go up and not sound like a diamond.

2. Rainbow colors are more numerous and obvious, it is easier to distinguish.

3. Incised with a diamond needle test will also be easily scratched.

4. because the price is cheap eats lots on the market.

5. Zircon Colors vary, almost all the colors there.
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Monday, May 10, 2010

How To Take Care A diamond Ring?



Diamonds are usually have a relatively expensive price was very liked by the wearer. These diamonds are also used in wear necklaces, bracelets, pendants and most often used is a diamond ring. This diamond ring is usually used by people as a wedding ring
Therefore, a diamond wedding ring became one of the favorites of young couples to declare their faithful love. Many young couples who dream of the most beautiful moments in life that their ring fingers can be equipped with a diamond ring. A prayer for the permanence of marriage. Unfortunately, time also eroded the glittering ring. Perhaps it is because you are paying less attention to maintenance.

HOW ARE TREATING Diamond Wedding Ring.

1. Be careful of wearing the ring. Diamond is a hard material but they are easily cracked so it needs to be careful in using it. Take off the rings on when you perform activities that could affect the quality of the ring such as changing the oil in the car, climbing trees, and others.

2. At the time of exercise is better you let go of the ring, especially sports that involve a lot of hands like volleyball, basketball. Hold the tennis racquet is also unfavorable for diamond rings that are decorated around it.

3. At the moment you release the swim better ring. Existing chlorine in pool water can change the color of diamonds. Also if you swim in cold water, will cause you to shrink because of the cold finger and the possibility of ring you can release.

4. When cleaning your house better ring removed. Soap and other cleaning will be able to tarnish the ring. It would be better if you remove the ring while washing clothes because the detergent will diminish the glow of your diamond.

5. When gardening is better to release the ring. Chances are you could damage the diamond when gardening.

6. Cooking is a joy most women. You need to remember seasoning dishes used will be able to form a hard coating on the ring is removed.

7. Lotion, sunscreen, hairspray, perfume used can also diminish or change the color of your diamond your diamond. Take off the ring if you would spread the material. And do not use the ring when I'm manicure.

When you see a stain on the ring, wash immediately with soap and water to soak for several minutes until last night. Can also wash the rings in a mixture of water and ammonia are similar in composition to many. But be careful when using the mixture. Do not wash a colored stone and porous in the solution. You can also bring a ring to the jewelers to be washed and checked the form, at least once a year.
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Friday, April 30, 2010

Diamond : The Sparkling Stone



Diamonds are very great and save a lot of interesting stories behind the luster. 'Diamonds are a girls best friend, "says the expression is often asked people to this gem. Diamonds are formed from pure carbon in the belly of the earth, diamond is the densest natural substance known to have ever manusia.Bahkan word diamond itself is derived from the Greek word 'Adamas' which means invisible and indestructible. Because of the hard, diamond is very valuable. Diamonds are also frequently associated as a good luck and always believed as having mystical power objects for its ability to refract light.

Diamonds as jewelry began to be known since the Middle Ages in Europe when supply increases, coupled with the cut and polished technique in particular. This Saaat, diamond mining, particularly in Africa, producing approximately 26 000 kilograms of diamonds every year. In addition, Australia, India and Russia is also a major diamond producing nations.

Diamond is very special because of various reasons. Starting from certain festivals such as engagement, wedding, and anniversary. For many people like a diamond valued heirloom or other forms of investment. Petunangan first diamond ring suspected when the Archduke of Austria married Mary Burgundy in the 15th century. But a diamond engagement ring first commercially popularized by the company De Beers in the early 20th century through a row of ad campaigns.
In addition to captivating sheen that glows, diamond also symbolizes the image of classy, elegant and pure. He is also available in a variety of jewelry, from rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Can even be found in other accessories such as watches, mobile phone to provide a sophisticated fashion statement nan luxury.

Choosing the right diamond is not as difficult as you imagine. And when you've found it, it is easy to treat and store it.

There are several ways to treat and save the diamond, among others:
- Put on your diamond as the last item before I go and stuff off when you first arrive home.
- Store in a separate place. Every diamond that you have must be kept in his own box to prevent blisters. Big mistake that women often do is to store all their diamond jewelery in one box
- Avoid using diamonds while doing housework
- Perform routine examination to an expert to check your diamond shape.
- You can clean your diamonds by using a special liquid and a soft cloth. But it would be better if the work performed by expert hands. Clean each six months.
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Sunday, February 7, 2010

Blue Diamond Ring $920 000

Cathy Malins, of Petra Diamonds, a diamond mining company that is, describe the discovery of this diamond as it is very unique.This diamond found in South Africa last year and is now on display at Sotheby's, Mayfair, London, England until Tuesday (28 / 4).Rare type of precious stones is partly because very few parts of the earth in the world that can be mined for blue diamonds.The mine also produces diamonds Great Star of Africa 530-carat size, which now menghiasai royal crown.Smaller than penny circles, diamonds worth estimated 8 to 5 million U.

Rocks Institute of America (GIA) provides a perfect grade blue clarity of the diamonds, the highest class that can be given on a piece of precious stones.The buyer will also have the right to name the diamond.David Bennett, head of auction house Sotheby's Europe and Middle East, said: "Things like this will be bought by someone who wants pocketed something not owned one in the world - someone who wants something very, very beautiful and rare.He said: "At our mines in South Africa we are mining for about 2-3 million tons of stone per year.USD 2 billion), according to estimates seller.In short we do not know when it might be a diamond of this kind again '.We'll be lucky enough to be a piece, or two, blue diamonds from this mine.Then the diamonds will be auctioned in Geneva on 12 May These gems, cut from a rough precious stone weighing 58 carats, was found in 2008 at the Cullinan mine.In May 2008 of a 73-carat diamond was sold by auction house Sotheby's for $ 1,328,444 U.


This 03-carat ring is one of the very few blue diamonds in the world.A Piece of a rare diamond that is expected to create a new world record price per carat of diamonds in an auction in May, exhibited in London.If diamonds are sold according to the estimated 5 million dollars worth of the diamonds it will break the world record.These stones have the color as a non-chemical called boron-metal that can absorb light in color-appear during the formation of rocks.I'm very optimistic even in markets such as the scarcity of diamonds now this will make it sell.Target record Auctioneer said despite the current economic situation is less good, the supply of buyers around the world began to flood. Read More...