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Krishnapillai, Anandasivam. "An automated system for the processing of precious stones." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 1995. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.627654.

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Blaen, Tom Hughes. "Precious stones in early modern Britain : society, culture and belief." Thesis, University of Exeter, 2008. https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.486655.

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Tiangsoongnern, Leela. "An examination of perceived risk and trust as determinants of online purchasing behaviour: a study within the U.S.A. gemstone industry." Thesis, Tiangsoongnern, Leela (2007) An examination of perceived risk and trust as determinants of online purchasing behaviour: a study within the U.S.A. gemstone industry. PhD thesis, Murdoch University, 2007. https://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/id/eprint/362/.

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Several studies have shown that there is a negative impact of perceived risk on trust and on the online purchasing behaviour of buyers. Other research suggests a positive impact. However, these relationships have been suggested by using evidence obtained from the purchase of inexpensive, uncomplicated, and hence low risk products such as books, compact disks (CDs, DVDs), or clothing. Exploring whether such associations could be generalised within the complex, costly high risk and credence products such as gemstones has not been examined. This gap in the literature was addressed in this study.

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Tiangsoongnern, Leela. "An examination of perceived risk and trust as determinants of online purchasing behaviour : a study within the U.S.A. gemstone industry /." Tiangsoongnern, Leela (2007) An examination of perceived risk and trust as determinants of online purchasing behaviour: a study within the U.S.A. gemstone industry. PhD thesis, Murdoch University, 2007. http://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/362/.

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Several studies have shown that there is a negative impact of perceived risk on trust and on the online purchasing behaviour of buyers. Other research suggests a positive impact. However, these relationships have been suggested by using evidence obtained from the purchase of inexpensive, uncomplicated, and hence low risk products such as books, compact disks (CDs, DVDs), or clothing. Exploring whether such associations could be generalised within the complex, costly high risk and credence products such as gemstones has not been examined. This gap in the literature was addressed in this study.

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Kantz, Carola. "Precious stones, black gold and the extractive industries : accounting for the institutional design of multi-stakeholder initiatives." Thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science (University of London), 2008. http://etheses.lse.ac.uk/2328/.

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Why was the Kimberley Process (KP) able to devise a soft law institution 'with teeth' whereas the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) failed. In various policy fields and particularly in the extractive industries, multi-stakeholder initiatives (MSIs) are becoming more important for regulating business behaviour. However, International Relations (IR) has as yet failed to explain why some succeeded in designing a strong international institution whereas others failed. To answer the research question the thesis first establishes a methodology for assessing strong and weak institu

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Emmons, Ann. "Sermons in stones| Discovering the nation." Thesis, University of Colorado at Boulder, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10108674.

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<p> If there is a leitmotif to American criticism of the past fifty years it is that America, exceptionally, was not discovered but constructed. Those in a new world void of self-evident tradition or the conventional markers of history, the story goes, invented an organic truth to their past experience, current interests, and future intentions. They constructed cultural memory. Fiction from the early national period, critics argue, variously reflects, exposes, challenges, and participates in this hegemonic process. </p><p> This project is dedicated to another group of American writers who in

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Das, Neves Fernando Adrian. "Stepping Stones and Pathways:Improving Retrieval by Chains of Relationships between Documents." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/29419.

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The information retrieval (IR) field has been successful in developing techniques to address many types of information needs. However, there are cases in which traditional approaches to IR are not able to produce adequate results. Examples include: when a small set of (2-3) documents is needed as an answer rather than a single document, or when "query splitting" is required to satisfactorily explore the document space. We explore an alternative model of building and presenting retrieval results for such cases. In particular, we research effective methods for handling information needs that may

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Maciel, Alessandra Costenaro. "Indústria de pedras preciosas: um estudo dos fatores competitivos em empresas de Soledade - RS." Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, 2005. http://repositorio.ufsm.br/handle/1/4540.

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To remain competitive, companies are supposed to know the internal and external factors that are present in their sector and global reality, obtaining information that allow them to formulate strategies in order to stay in the market. Having this necessity in mind, the present dissertation presents the study on entrepreneurial, structural and systematic competitive factors in micro, small and medium-sized companies in the field of precious stones in Soledade RS. Through surveys, questionnaires have been applied to businesspeople from thirty-one precious stones industries, with the purpose of

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Venn, Andrea Faye. "An Adornment of Words: Precious Gemstones and Jewelry as Part of Relationships in William Shakespeare's Comedies." University of Dayton / OhioLINK, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1304104101.

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Costa, Manfred. "Beneficiamento de pedras preciosas no Vale do Taquari : diagnóstico e modelo para análise e redução de perdas nos processo produtivos." reponame:Biblioteca Digital de Teses e Dissertações da UFRGS, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10183/13438.

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O beneficiamento de pedras preciosas representa um importante potencial empresarial e de negócios para o Brasil, em especial para regiões como a do Vale do Taquari, no estado do Rio Grande do Sul. No entanto, as empresas deste setor, em sua maioria pequenas, carecem de uma abordagem capaz de melhorar seus processos produtivos, diminuindo suas perdas. Este estudo buscou levantar dados do setor na região, diagnosticar questões relativas aos processos produtivos, em especial sobre perdas nos processos, e propor um modelo para análise dos processos e redução das perdas nestes. O modelo foi gerado

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Fontaine-Weisse, Marlia E. ""Learned Gem Tactics": Exploring Value through Gemstones and Other Precious Materials in Emily Dickinson's Poetry." University of Akron / OhioLINK, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1353271001.

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Lindgren, Ola. "Putting the pieces together : A literature review on fire-cracked stone embankments and burnt mounds in Sweden." Thesis, Umeå universitet, Institutionen för idé- och samhällsstudier, 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-185790.

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In this thesis, an attempt is made to summarize the previous archeological research associated with two feature types in Sweden made from fire-cracked stones: the fire-cracked stone embankment and the burnt mound. The ?lim is to study how trends in interpretation and focus have developed. Furthermore, a compilation of ten excavation reports of burnt mounds between 2002 and 2013 is presented with the aim of determining their purpose, their usage of methods in general and petrography. The result of the summary confirms that there are discernable trends present and the result from the compilation

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Kalter, Susan Mary. "Keep these words until the stones melt : language, ecology, war and the written land in nineteenth century U.S.-Indian relations /." Diss., Connect to a 24 p. preview or request complete full text in PDF format. Access restricted to UC campuses, 1999. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/ucsd/fullcit?p9949683.

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Cromie, Martin. "The spirit of the stones and the literature of landscape : defining 'landscape writing' through the work of Tim Robinson, Robert Macfarlane, Anne Dillard and W.G. Sebald." Thesis, Queen's University Belfast, 2016. https://pure.qub.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/the-spirit-of-the-stones-and-the-literature-of-landscape-defining-landscape-writing-through-the-work-of-tim-robinson-robert-macfarlane-annie-dillard-and-wg-sebald(6bbd3183-4625-4df7-bf3b-afdd67dad442).html.

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The PhD comprises two parts: the creative writing element entitled The Spirits of the Stones, and a critical commentary. The Spirit of the Stones is a work of literary non-fiction which explores a number of rural townlands in South Armagh. The work is structured as a series of interlinked essays reflecting upon different aspects of the landscape and exploring the author’s personal links to the area. Much of the writing is prompted by walks the author has made through each townland. There are two recurring motifs which provide threads of continuity: the author’s family ties to the townlands whi

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Lamb, Emily R. "Reactions to Holocaust Memorials: The Denkmal fur die ermordeten Juden Europas and the Stolpersteine." University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2020. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1592135188748722.

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Dagan, Liat. "The risk premium in commodity futures pricing : from Keynes' (1930) theory of normal backwardation to Dusak's (1973) futures capital asset pricing model : a literature review and an empirical study of risk premia in precious metals futures." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/5883.

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Yazdeen, Qaisar khalat. "Les bijoux à l'époque néo-assyrienne (934-609 av.J.-C.) : typologie, matériaux et fabrication, iconographie et symbolique." Thesis, Lyon, 2020. http://www.theses.fr/2020LYSE2004.

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L’empire néo-assyrien est un royaume né en Mésopotamie. À partir de 934 av. J.-C., le royaume assyrien est devenu l’un des États les plus puissants du Proche-Orient ancien. L'empire néo-assyrien est devenu le troisième empire le plus puissant du monde antique après la conquête des royaumes de Babylone, d’Urartu, l’Elam et l'Egypte. Il a donc dominé la Mésopotamie, l’Asie Mineure, le Caucase, l’Egypte et la Méditerranée Orientale. Cet empire a continué jusqu'à la chute de sa capitale Ninive qui tombe aux mains des Babyloniens et des Mèdes en 612 av. J.-C. L'empire néo-assyrien a laissé de nombr

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Modelski, Jaqueline. "As pedras do caminho, de Lydia Mombelli da Fonseca : do apagamento à investigação acadêmica." reponame:Repositório Institucional da UCS, 2016. https://repositorio.ucs.br/handle/11338/1382.

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A presente dissertação consiste na análise da obra As pedras do caminho, da escritora gaúcha Lydia Mombelli da Fonseca, no tocante à investigação literária da representação do sujeito feminino, com base em aporte teórico de estudos culturais de gênero, crítica feminista, bem como regionalidade, ideologia patriarcal e identidade. Nesse sentido, observa-se o papel referente à mulher na sociedade, principalmente, por volta da década de 1950, ano de publicação do romance, com o objetivo de desvelar estigmas e comportamentos esperados das mulheres na época, além de promover reflexões a respeito de

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Limtrakun, P. "Origin and distribution of corundum from an intraplate alkali basaltic province in Thailand : evidence from field and inclusion studies." Thesis, 2003. https://eprints.utas.edu.au/20552/1/whole_LimtrakunPhisit2003_thesis.pdf.

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It has long been recognised that gem-quality corundums (sapphires and rubies) are commonly found in close proximity to intraplate alkali basalts. On this basis, a general consensus has developed that the gem-quality corundums were the products of weathering of "nearby" alkali basalts. However, despite this association, gem-quality corundums are rarely found hosted within fresh basalts. Through the detail study of their mineralogy and inclusion compositions, this study derives new evidence on the origin of sapphires. All sapphires examined in this thesis were recovered from alluvial placer dep

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"Marketing of precious stone jewellery in Hong Kong." Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1991. http://library.cuhk.edu.hk/record=b5886661.

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by Fok Ying-wai, Dereck ; Lee Ho-chi, Dominic.<br>Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1991.<br>Bibliography: leaves 118-120.<br>FOREWORD --- p.i<br>EXECUTIVE SUMMARY --- p.ii -iv<br>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT --- p.v -vi<br>TABLE OF CONTENT --- p.vii -ix<br>CHAPTER<br>Chapter I. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1<br>Chapter II. --- DEVELOPMENT OF HONG KONG JEWELLERY INDUSTRY --- p.2-5<br>Chapter III. --- FUTURE PROSPECT --- p.6-8<br>Chapter IV. --- TRADE ASSOCIATIONS --- p.9 -12<br>Hong Kong Jade and Stone Manufacturers Association --- p.9<br>Diamond Importers Association --- p.10<br>Hong K

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Cai, Ming-ting, and 蔡明庭. "The Social Life of Stones: The Collecting, Circulation and Consumption of Jade and Precious Stones from Eastern Taiwan." Thesis, 2010. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/x9fcne.

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碩士<br>國立臺東大學<br>南島文化研究所<br>99<br>Abstract Investigating the circulation of luxuries, the thesis aims to discuss collecting and consumption in contemporary society. The material genre under discussion is precious stones from eastern Taiwan. Drawing on the emerging approach of material culture studies within anthropology, I trace the trajectories of stones circulated in space-time to characterize their social life generated during the intimate interaction with people, which represents scientific knowledge, cultural process, individual experience, and social practice. Such object-based approach

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CHUNG, SHOU-PING, and 鍾守平. "The Research of Consumers’ Perception and Marketing Strategies on Semi-Precious Stones." Thesis, 2012. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/78697596534372977622.

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碩士<br>逢甲大學<br>經營管理碩士在職專班<br>100<br>For some countries, jewelry is classified into precious stones and semi-precious stones; however, the imprecise meaning of the classifications and uncertain standards has made jewelry judging and selling more difficult. In Taiwan, most of the people are unfamiliar with jewelry industry and semi-precious stones. The aim of this research is to investigate Taiwanese peoples’ understanding and acceptance of semi-precious stones through interviews with jewelers and customers, and to develop marketing strategies for jewelry business. This research aims to explore

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CHOU, CHIEH-WEI, and 周桔味. "The creation of Jewelry brooch - using metal wire and semi-precious stones." Thesis, 2019. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/r3xdyy.

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碩士<br>東方設計大學<br>文化創意設計研究所<br>107<br>Jewelry accessories are known to be exceptionally expensive and noble, hence the appearance of hand-made accessories has redefined the classic accessories. Traditional jewelry craftsmanship mostly involves complicated steps with high production threshold; however, the products mentioned herein can be completed with only metal wires and semi-precious stones, which are easy to acquire and less expensive; as a result, a beautiful brooch jewelry can be created with cheaper materials, and therefore be widely accepted by most people. Standardized jewelries give pe

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Grammer, Daniel. "Sweat Stones." 2016. https://scholarworks.umass.edu/englmfa_theses/50.

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Sweat Stones is a story collection and a novel excerpt. All of its parts are set in the American South, and are concerned with the intersection between class and geography. The majority of the characters are a part of underrepresented portions of their local population—they are trapped within cycles of poverty, in turns longing for escape and wearing their mixed brands of anguish like badges. The longer stories have firm roots in Realism, while the shorter ones, which serve as breaks between the collection’s major sections, are tinged with degrees of Absurdism or Magical Realism. Through these

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Harris, Nichola Erin. "The idea of lapidary medicine its circulation and practical applications in medieval and early modern England: 1000-1750 /." 2009. http://hdl.rutgers.edu/1782.2/rucore10001600001.ETD.000051356.

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Jolin, Audray. "Étude d'un lapidaire alphabétique du XVe siècle en prose, d'après le manuscrit Paris, Bibliothèque nationale de France, fonds français, 2007." Thèse, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/1866/23736.

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En raison de l’hétérogénéité et de l’extravagance de leur contenu, les lapidaires ont souvent été délaissés et restent, encore à ce jour, très peu considérés dans les études sur la littérature médiévale. Le nombre important de manuscrits répertoriés attestent pourtant de leur grande popularité et de la place qu’occupaient les pierres précieuses dans la société et la littérature médiévales. Le lapidaire anonyme tanscrit par le manuscrit Paris, BnF, fonds français, 2007, un lapidaire en prose daté du XVe siècle, n’est à ce jour abordé que dans une seule étude, celle de Barbara Geromel, qui s’e

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Rueschmann, Eva. "Those precious bonds: A psychoanalytic study of sister relationships in twentieth-century literature and film." 1994. https://scholarworks.umass.edu/dissertations/AAI9434527.

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This dissertation examines the narrative and psychological significance of sister relationships in works from late Victorian fiction through literary modernism and contemporary cinema, including Olive Schreiner's From Man to Man, May Sinclair's The Three Sisters, Jessie Fauset's Plum Bun, Dorothy West's The Living Is Easy, Colette's "The Toutounier," Ingmar Bergman's Cries and Whispers, and the films of Diane Kurys, Allison Anders, Jane Campion, and Margarethe von Trotta. The study uses various classic and revisionist psychoanalytic approaches to frame the comparative analysis of fictional rep

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Minaříková, Laura. "Identifikace drahých kamenů pomocí přenosných Ramanovských spektrometrů: výhody a omezení měření in situ." Master's thesis, 2016. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-353852.

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This thesis investigates the potential and limits of portable Raman spectrometers for their application in situ in the environment of museum collections. The data sets were obtained at the two locations. The first measurement took place in the Jewish Museum in Prague. Here we have studied stones from a silver Torah shield from the first half of the nineteen century. This shield is decorated with a set of precious and semi-precious stones and glass imitations. The shield originates from Poland and has been studied using two portable Raman spectrometers (785 nm and 532 and excitations). The seco

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Gillman, Matthew Elliott. "Medieval Glass and the Aesthetics of Simulation." Thesis, 2021. https://doi.org/10.7916/d8-bvgg-1667.

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Gemlike objects are a nearly ubiquitous phenomenon in the medium of glass, although culturally specific studies remain scarce. This dissertation considers the production of such works in the early medieval period, primarily in association with Abbasid rule. The first half attends to several accessory issues, including glass-related terminology, glass-coloring treatises, the lives of glassworkers, gemstone connoisseurship, and the legal status of such products. These demonstrate a range of coexisting attitudes, including the desirability of such works for their own sake rather than as surreptit

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Silva, Catarina Reis. "Os pendentes da Península Ibérica na joalharia do séc. XVI." Master's thesis, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10071/19147.

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A joalharia é uma das mais antigas artes decorativas existentes. A atração por materiais raros e belos, o desejo pelo embelezamento do corpo, o estatuto social e o poder sobrenatural atribuído a determinadas gemas é intrínseco à natureza humana. Estudar o adorno conduz assim à melhor compreensão da realidade de cada época da história humana. Este estudo debruça-se sobre os pendentes, uma tipologia de joalharia que se desenvolveu muito ao longo do Renascimento a partir de novas modas, tecnologias, materiais e temáticas. Incidimos sobre a joalharia da Península Ibérica, território, à data, com

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Wąsik, Agnieszka. "Kamienie szlachetne w łacińskich źródłach literackich: od Pliniusza Starszego do Izydora z Sewilli." Doctoral thesis, 2019. https://depotuw.ceon.pl/handle/item/3422.

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Rozprawa doktorska składa się z dwóch części. W pierwszej analizuję świat starożytnych kamieni szlachetnych, odwołując się do trzech łacińskich tekstów źródłowych: 37 księgi „Historii naturalnej” Pliniusza Starszego, wybranych fragmentów traktatu chorograficznego „Collectanea rerum memorabilium” (znanego także pod tytułami „Polyhistor” oraz „De mirabilis mundi") Solinusa oraz rozdziałów 6-15 księgo XVI „Etymologii” Izydora z Sewilli. Dokonując interpretacji opisów starożytnych kamieni, wykorzystuję wiedzę z zakresu współczesnej gemmologii, czyli nauki o kamieniach szlachetnych, i podejmuję się

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