The Purple Blog

Nov
8

Purple Diamonds and Jewelry

Purple diamonds are so rare. But believe or not they really exist. Nowadays methods of producing intensely purple diamonds have been developed. So you can find one rare Purple Diamond on your finger or neck. Rings and necklaces with a purple rare stone can be found easily. Also you can use Sapphires inspite of purple diamond. But you must know that The very best sapphires are quite expensive, and they still do not have the sparkle that purple diamonds possess.

Here is a image gallery of Purple Diamonds and Jewelry

Purple Martin

The Purple Martin (Progne subis) is the largest North American swallow at 20 cm length. Adults have a slightly forked tail. These “aerial acrobats” have speed and agility in flight, and when approaching their housing, will dive from the sky with their wings tucked at great speeds. Purple Martin on Wiki - Purple Martin Photo Gallery - Purple Martin Conservation Association

Purple Martin House

You can do your own Purple Martin House : Purple Martin House Plans or, for “do it yourself instructions” follow the link

How to Pick a Purple Martin House

Entry holes for martin should be between 2 1/8″ and 2 1/2″.

Entry holes should be 1″ about the floor.

Exterior of the house should be white.

Check for easy access for nest inspection, monitoring, and cleaning.

Check for ventilation and drainage holes or slots.

The interior cavities should be at least 6 x 6 x 6″.

No sharp edges.

Fairly lightweight houses are best since they will less likely to tip over in high winds.

Make sure that there is a way of lowering the house for monitoring that will not tip over the house. There are collapsible poles that safely and easily lower and raise the houses. more