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  Stradivarius Violin Earrings

  Musical Instruments (Harmony Jewelry)
  

  Rating (2 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  Warning - very heavy for earrings

  Bought as a gift for my wife. These earrings were shockingly heavy. Turned one into a pendant because they are too heavy for comfortable wear. The other is being used as a zipper tag for her violin case. 3/5 T. Hogard (Kansas) - See all my reviews, July 1, 2010

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  lovely

  The customer service was excellent. They couldn't find it to send and email me quickly about the problem. All is well we got the earrings and my daughter loves it. It's a little heavy for her small ears though. 5/5 K. Grudzinski (Chgo Ill) - See all my reviews, July 8, 2010

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  List Price: $9.99
  

  Plated in 24 Karat Gold

  Exact replica, accurate down to the smallest detail

  The perfect gift for the music lover in your life!

  Pewter Cast

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  Stradivarius Violin Necklace

  Musical Instruments (Harmony Jewelry)
  

  Rating (10 reviews):

  (3.4/5)

  

  Not very good!

  The clasp connects the charm to the chain is very soft. It opened up the first day my daughter tried the necklace on. Although we fixed it, I thought it is going to happen again. Three days later, I found the charm on the ground when we were watching a baseball game. Very bad design!The Chain was broken 2 days later. 1/5 S. Guo - See all my reviews, June 6, 2010

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  A very lovely necklace

  I love this necklace and will be wearing it often! This necklace is just simply beautiful and well designed with lovely details. I have no trouble with the clasps, they are both sturdy and have not come apart on me yet. This necklace is the perfect gift for a violinist (or a person who just simply loves the violin), and you can even get a pair of matching earrings. I will be purchasing another one later for a fellow violinist's birthday and most likely will be getting the matching earrings for myself!This necklace is also a great conversation starter. The first day I wore it I had multiple people ask if I play the violin and I was able to meet other musicians in my community and local stores. It's always nice to meet other violinist and musicians; you never know who you might meet or inspire!Here is the link for the earrings:... 5/5 Rora - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Stradivarius Violin Necklace I love this necklace and will be wearing it often! This necklace is just simply beautiful and well designed with lovely details. I have no trouble with the clasps, they are both sturdy and have not come apart on me yet. This necklace is the perfect gift for a violinist (or a person who just simply loves the violin), and you can even get a pair of matching earrings. I will be purchasing another one later for a fellow violinist's birthday and most likely will be getting the matching earrings for myself!This necklace is also a great conversation starter. The first day I wore it I had multiple people ask if I play the violin and I was able to meet other musicians in my community and local stores. It's always nice to meet other violinist and musicians; you never know who you might meet or inspire!Here is the link for the earrings:... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 23, 2011

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  Beautiful Necklace!

  This necklace is very special to me, and since it is a violin I like to associate it with my book "Stradi's Violin". The colors on the necklace are vibrate against my skin, making it very visible. It is the unusual type of piece that I like to wear. 5/5 Blenda Bligh (Corpus Christi, TX) - See all my reviews, April 26, 2011

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  List Price: $9.99
  

  Pewter Cast

  Exact replica, accurate down to the smallest detail

  The perfect gift for the music lover in your life!

  Plated in 24 Karat Gold

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  Stradivari's Genius: Five Violins, One Cello, and Three Centuries of Enduring Perfection

  Book (Random House Trade Paperbacks)
  

  Rating (16 reviews):

  (4.6/5)

  

  Simply the Best

  Quick, name a violin maker. For most people, there is only one name that comes to mind, Stradivarius (or in non-Latin form, Stradivari). It is not so surprising that the name lives on: "More than 250 years after his death, Stradivari's violins and cellos remain the best in the world." So writes Tony Faber in _Stradivari's Genius: Five Violins, One Cello, and Three Centuries of Enduring Perfection_ (Random House). The master made more than a thousand instruments and six hundred are documented as still surviving. Faber has chosen six Strads upon which to fasten a story of art, history, and science. He admits they aren't the most celebrated instruments, nor are they all now used by famous players (in fact, only two are being played at all). But in examining them, we get an idea of what makes the brand so special, and why they are so fervently beloved by listeners and players, and sometimes so firmly locked up by museums and collectors that they cannot come out and play... 5/5 R. Hardy "Rob Hardy" (Columbus, Mississippi USA) - See all my reviews, May 29, 2005

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  Lord of the strings

  Like most people, I had heard of the renowned Stradivarius string instruments, but aside from a vague idea about how well made, rare, and expensive they are, I knew little else about them. If you are in that same category, then author Toby Faber's passionate and well-written Stradivarius: Five Violins, One Cello and a Genius is worth a look..I didn't say it is a must-read, because any conclusions one draws about these outstanding instruments after reading the book's 300 or so pages comes from a kind of triangulation based on the six chapters, one each about the six best-known examples of violin-maker Antonio Stradivari's work. Each story is compelling in a different way -- my favorite is about the so-called "Messiah," believed to be the only Stradivarius in existence that has never been played -- but the quality of each tale varies a bit.One of my favorite quotes from the book is from the writer George Eliot. "Tis God [who] gives skill," she wrote, "but not... 4/5 Eric J. Lyman (Roma, Lazio Italy) - See all my reviews, November 4, 2004

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  Do we know Stradivari's secrets yet??

  Some will be curious to see if Toby Faber has any new or definitive revelations as to just what exactly were the deep secrets of Antonio Stradivari. While he doesn't quite completely reveal the mysteries of Stadivari, author Faber does present the two most probably technical hypothesis in the very last chapter as to what exactly was responsible for producing the legenday Stradivari tone and power. Hint: one has to do with a pretreatment of the wood and the other what appears to be a unique "base coat" applied prior to that famous red varnish. But, you'll have to read it to find out exactly what.This book follows the paths of five Stradivarius instruments throughout history - from the 18th century workshop in Cremona through the 19th and 20th century's wars, virtuosos, concerts, and tradings to the present musicians who play them now. Highlights for me were the chapter on Paganini (who collected many Strads but favored his mighty 'des Gesus') and the later chapter... 3/5 Alan Lekan (Boulder, CO) - See all my reviews, June 6, 2005

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  List Price: $16.00
  

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  Stradivarius Violin Pin

  Musical Instruments (Harmony Jewelry)
  List Price: $9.99
  

  The perfect gift for the music lover in your life!

  Plated in 24 Karat Gold

  Exact replica, accurate down to the smallest detail

  Pewter Cast

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  Stradivarius

  eBooks (eBookIt.com)
  

  Rating (3 reviews):

  (4.7/5)

  

  Stradivarius

  This is a delightful, well written book with much insight and an obvious love of music. The author spans many years in his tale of a Stradivarius violin from it's beginnings in Cremona, Italy through palaces of Europe, a hut in the Korean war and finally to a young prodigy deep in the southern U.S. The characters are well thought out and written. The plot lines believable and interesting. I loved this book and think it's a shame that more people didn't take the opportunity to read a wonderfully written story full of heart, wit and charm. 4/5 Danielle Douchet (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews This review is from: Stradivarius (Hardcover) This is a delightful, well written book with much insight and an obvious love of music. The author spans many years in his tale of a Stradivarius violin from it's beginnings in Cremona, Italy through palaces of Europe, a hut in the Korean war and finally to a young prodigy deep in the southern U.S. The characters are well thought out and written. The plot lines believable and interesting. I loved this book and think it's a shame that more people didn't take the opportunity to read a wonderfully written story full of heart, wit and charm. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 1, 2000

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  wonderfully nice read!

  This books is a total favorite. It's a love of people and their various personalities and passions as well as a simple told story of the history of a Stradivarius interwoven in the midst of the main story of a West Virginia'redneck' or country boy Ailey Barkwood who has this odd love of classical music that seems out of place to his venue of birth. He is of course a child prodigy.This is a very pleasant and easy read despite the seeming headiness of the subject.I would recommend to anyone. 5/5 Bruce O. Deming "Book reader" (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews, March 7, 2012

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  Universal Appeal

  As a librarian, I have given this book to virtually every one of my regular readers. Despite their widely varying tastes, I have never had one negative reaction. It is a charming gem. It's worth reading just to experience the wise and gentle approach to conflict resolution that resonates and builds throughout the book. I have given it to many teens, as well. Even the boys will admit to liking it. Give it a try. 5/5 librarian booklover (Iowa) - See all my reviews This review is from: Stradivarius (Hardcover) As a librarian, I have given this book to virtually every one of my regular readers. Despite their widely varying tastes, I have never had one negative reaction. It is a charming gem. It's worth reading just to experience the wise and gentle approach to conflict resolution that resonates and builds throughout the book. I have given it to many teens, as well. Even the boys will admit to liking it. Give it a try. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 6, 2006

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  List Price: $9.75
  

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  Darth Pawn

  TV Series Episode Video on Demand
  

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  Charm of the Violin in 17th Century Italy

  Music (Stradivarius)
  List Price: $18.98
  

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  Song Violins Full Size 4/4 Stradivarius Factory Direct Mid-Grade Student Violin

  Musical Instruments (Song Violins)
  

  Rating (1 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  great price fast service.

  i just have one word, BEAUTIFUL! it's everything it says it is. although the first time it came it was cracked somewhere through shipping but i just emailed them, with pictures and they sent me a new one and i love it! the sound and the look are amazing.i recommend this violin for everyone. 5/5 Amanda M. Kaschke (Redding, CA, USA) - See all my reviews, March 24, 2009

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  List Price: $299.00
  Price: $195.00
  You Save: $104.00 (35%)

  Wood naturally dried over 5 years; absolutely hand-carved

  Blocked at all corners and lined on all edges for better quality and sound

  Ebony fingerboard & fittings

  Bridge, Brazilwood bow, rosin, fine tuners & case; ready to play

  Solid spruce faceplate; solid maple back and sides

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  PUZZ 3D WREBBIT STRADIVARIUS REPLICA VIOLIN PUZZLE RARE

  Toy (Wrebbit)
  

  Rating (1 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  3-D violin puzzle

  I bought this puzzle when it first came out and always got compliments on it. But i need the instructuons again because after all these years my Dear 2yr old grand daughter some how managed to take some pieces apart, I happened to catch her before she got to far, but i cant seem to figure out how some of the pieces go, If anyone has the instructions I would very much appreciate a copy. I love putting this together and putting it on display. 5/5 P. Hampton (mansfield, ma United States) - See all my reviews, May 16, 2009

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  3-D PUZZLE

  350 PIECES

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  1890 Ad Stradivarius Violin No. 249 Subscription Gift American Agriculturist - Original Print Ad

  Home (Authenticated)
  List Price: $36.95
  Price: $26.95
  You Save: $10.00 (27%)

  Grade: Very Fine ++

  Authentication: Dual Serial-Numbered Certificates of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance

  Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White

  Dimensions: Approximately 3.75 x 1.25 inches; 10 x 3 cm

  Packaged in custom sleeve w/ archival black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

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