1 What Happens to Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties at Year 15 and Beyond?, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), August 2012. The authors note that 2.2 million LIHTC-financed properties were placed in service from 1987 through 2009, the last year for which they had data. The authors estimate the total in 2011 was 2.4 million.
Platinum was a popular metal for jewelry until the 20th century, when the metal was taken off the market for military use during wartime. That gives you a sense of how durable platinum is â itâs shiny and beautiful, but itâs also a workhorse.
Semi-Precious Stones. Semi-precious stones are used for everyday jewelry, and any stone not classed as one of the four precious stones is considered semi-precious. Common stones include amethyst (purple), citrine (yellow to orange), garnet (dark red), and aquamarine (pale blue).rom sparkly and shiny to mysteriously gleaming, stones used in jewelry can vary widely in terms of quality, price, color, cut and type.