tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76146218359054513952024-03-05T11:46:16.479-05:00enchantedjewelsHandmade Jewelry Design,Fabrication, handemade items of all kinds!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071049964943790387noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614621835905451395.post-68024563933890499732014-05-15T10:28:00.001-04:002014-05-15T10:40:04.973-04:00Why not Good News Instead?<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Why not good news instead? Making and designing jewelry is a creative, artistic endeavor. To feel inspired I need to be a in cheerful, mellow state of mind where ideas can flow freely and I can act on them. All of us, whether in an office, school ,business of any type do our best work and are happiest and most creative when not weighed down by the bad news of the world around us. So how can you avoid this complete downer?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Instead of checking out the major news sources who make their living by reporting only the worst possible stories in the most horrifying terms opt instead for the "good news" channels. Those who report on the wonderful things many people in the world do every day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Try one of these sites <a href="http://www.goodworldnews.org/">http://www.goodworldnews.org</a> and/or </span><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/good-news/" target="_blank">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/<wbr></wbr>good-news/</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gemstone lore for those stones R thru T that I like to use in making jewelry:</span><span id="docs-internal-guid-d806e367-cd20-d2ac-37fc-d783bd0d3e45"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">RHODOCHROSITE</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Incas believed that the blood of their ancient rulers turned into this stone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Soothes the nervous system, enhances the immune system; is an emotional balancer and has a strong effect on intuition and creativity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">RHODONITE</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This stone was first used in Russia in the 18th century and was made into dinner plates.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reduces stress, calms the mind, enhances self esteem and confidence. It gives an aura of elegance and grace.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">SHELL</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Used for decorations, amulets and religious objects as far back as 20,000 B.C.E. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Used for fertility, rebirth and good luck.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">SODALITE</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This stone calms and clears the mind. Helps to release the past, set positive goals. It enhances communication and creativity. Excellent for psychic development and meditation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">TIGER’S EYE</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This has been worn for centuries as protection against the evil eye and spells.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It is an emotional balancer, softens stubbornness and grounds and centers. Considered a good luck stone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">TOPAZ</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In the Middle Ages, St. Hildegarde, Abbess of Bingen developed an eye lotion to cure failing eyesight using Topaz. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The ancient Greeks used it on divining rods to find precious metals. Romans used it as protection when traveling.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Said to guard against depression and negativity. Aids in creative thinking. Said to prevent accidents and fires and to balance the emotions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">TOURMALINE</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Used in jewelry for centuries. The Dutch originally used it to clean ash from pipes!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Said to build self assurance, protect from fear and negativity, enhance concentration and inspiration and to inspire creativity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">TURQUOISE</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Egyptians mined this stone in the Sinai peninsula. It is highly prized by all cultures as a lucky stone. Known as the Venus Stone said to protect against evil eye and accidents.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Symbols of generosity, sincerity and affection. Said to help with peace of mind, creativity, communication and emotional balance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This material is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Gemstone Metaphysical lore Q. I figured that Quartz types needed a post all by themselves!</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">QUARTZ</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The ancient peoples thought it was petrified ice. A belief held as late as 1777.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Roman
ladies carried crystal spheres to cool their hands during hot weather.
Roman armies used it to focus sun’s rays to cauterize wounds.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Throughout
Europe, Ireland and England, many crystals set in metal bands were
found; it was believed to be protection against ill wishing.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">To
the Japanese it is a symbols of eternity and to the Chinese it is a
stone of concentration. In Australia and New Guinea it is used to
produce rain and in South America it’s worn to repel evil dreams and as
protection from danger.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">It
is said to be an emotional balancer, repels and destroys negative
energy; stores and transmits energy. Wearing a piece of Quartz is said
to change your luck.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">ROSE QUARTZ</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Heals emotional wounds, develop compassion, reduce stress and anxiety. To build self confidence.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">SMOKY QUARTZ</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Stone was sacred to the Druids, Romans, Egyptians and Sumerians. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">MARBLE</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Said to promote calmness and balance.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">ONYX</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Onyx
seals were popular with the ancient Romans. One English church used a
healing onyx for years. It is worn in India as protection from the evil
eye.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Today is worn to gain emotional balance, self control and for protection.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">PEARL</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">According
to legend: In The Orient - drops of heavenly dew fell from the Moon, at
the time of the full moon, and were caught by oysters. The dew hardened
into pearls. They believed that pearls shone at night. The ancient
Hindus believed that occasionally pearls could be found in the stomach,
forehead or brain of elephants. They were powerful talismans against
danger. Pearls are associated with the moon and therefore representative
of lovers.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Today, Pearl helps to find truth and wisdom and absorbs negative energy.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">PERIDOT</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Ancient
Egyptians and mediterranean people considered this tone sacred and it
was much prized. Romans wore it for protection and to ward off illusion
and depression. In the Middle Ages, it was worn to gain foresight,
inspiration and often was used in religious jewelry. The Aztecs,
Toltecs, Incas and Egyptians used Peridot to calm,purify and balance
the physical body. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Today it is said to reduce stress, stimulate the mind,aid intuitions, calm emotions and stimulate growth and change.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">EMERALD</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Ancient
Egyptians used emeralds around 2000 B.C.. Most mines at the time were
in Upper Egypt near the Red Sea. Most famous mine was in Mt. Zabarah and
said to belong to the Queen of Sheba. Romans believed nothing evil
would stay in the presence of Emerald; if powerless to repel misfortune,
it was believed the stone would fall from its setting as a warning.
Nero watched gladiator fights thru an emerald because he believed the
stone protected his eyes and revealed the truth.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">An old belief says emerald will change color if lies & treachery are planned within its vicinity.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">In India and Egypt, it was said to give the gift of memory and good luck.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Mystical significance to Christianity is triumph over sin.</span></div>
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it’s used to ward off negativity, attract prosperity, peace, balance,
love, healing and patience. Strengthens artistic abilities, opens the
way to new beginnings.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Ancient Egyptians carved it and made into statues and scarabs. The Chinese carve it into figures.</span></div>
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it is used to help ground nervous energy, cleanses the aura, increases
concentration. Nicknamed “genius stone” as it’s said to be excellent for
study or work; focuses the mind.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">JADE</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">A
stone used by ancient midwives to aid childbirth. In Ancient Egypt it
was given as a gift that brought good fortune. In China and the Far
East, bangles were worn for physical strength and to throw off illness.
Jade butterflies were exchanged between engaged couples to ensure
happiness.</span></div>
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is popular with racing enthusiasts as it’s said to draw success. Said
to attract courage, justice and wisdom. It helps to solve problems and
is an excellent stone for business people and musicians; brings calm,
peace, harmony and releases tension.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">JASPER</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The Egyptians used Jasper to protect against enemies, wild animals and fear.</span></div>
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Jasper is worn for good luck. Brown, multicolored is worn to help keep
your feet on the ground and not get caught in extreme emotions.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">BLOODSTONE</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This
stone was used by the ancient Egyptians. The Leyden Papyrus says that
ti will open all doors and break down all walls. The Greeks and Romans
used it for endurance and to bring renown. The Gnostics for prolonging
life and to bring wealth. Ancient physicians for stopping the flow of
blood from wounds and the Chinese to stop nosebleeds and prevent kidney
stones.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Legend says that Christ’s blood at the crucifixion splashed onto green Jasper producing Bloodstone.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Used
for renewal, preserves the health, creates high prosperity
consciousness, gives fame, brings money and strengthens self-confidence.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">CARNELIAN</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Ancient
cultures used this stone in seal rings because it easily separates from
wax or clay. In the Middle Ages it was used to protect against the
evil eye. The Moslems call this the “Mecca Stone” said to fulfill all
desires and bring happiness. Ancient physicians used this to stop
bleeding, aid in childbirth and treat jaundice.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Said
to give courage, protection, a cheerful mind, help lower back trouble,
strengthen concentration, balance creativity and organizational
abilities and follow thru on plans.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This was used as a musical amulet. For centuries, musicians used it to heal throat and lungs.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">It
helps to clear old resentments, fears, guilt and tension. Aids in
forgiving people. It calms the emotions, brings inner strength and
enhances creativity and communication.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Legend:
Medusa’s(snake headed monster whose gaze said to turn men to stone)
death at the hand of Perseus (Greek hero). After her death, he put her
severed head into a bag and started the journey home. He rested beside
the sea and put the bag down on a bed of seaweed and brushwood at the
edge of the waves. Medusa’s power and blood leaked out of the bag and
turned the seaweed and brushwood to stone. Sea nymphs came and carried
that to the ocean floor where it became the first coral beds. So, the
Greeks call red coral Medusa’s Blood and The Ocean’s Tree Of Life.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The
ancients used coral for protection. Italy - It is common even today to
see little coral hands with closed fist and index and little finger
extended used as pendants to protect against evil eye. Mediterranean
vessels nail red coral to the mast to guide them safely home. The Pueblo
Indians consider it to be one of the four elements of Road of Life.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Said to be for emotional openness, love, life energy, protection and to prevent accidents.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></div>
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belief held for centuries is that Agate protects against stumbling and
falling. In the 1500’s in Italy it was used to turn away lightning and
the destructive power of storms. People in Western Africa prefer white,
green and red for positive effects and to guard against snake bite,
paralysis and mental illness. In Ancient Britain, it was used to
prevent falls and guard against skin disease. In the Middle East - To
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Agate is said to prevent sea sickness and in a ring or pendant, it
promotes deep sleep, calmness, good health, long life and will sweeten
the disposition.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This gives a sense of security, helps you to handle new situations and softens stubbornness.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The
Greek Orpheus said to wear this was to receive divine favor and aid.
In Europe and England in the 1800’s, it was used for good luck.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Said to draw good health, long life, connect to nature energies, bring wealth and happiness.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">AMAZONITE</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This was known and used by ancient Egyptians, Mesopotamians and others as well as Central and South America.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Increases
self confidence, stimulates creativity. Helps us to celebrate the “new”
in life ( career, new goals, birth, etc.). Helps call out your “warrior
spirit”.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">AMETHYST</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Ancient Greeks and Romans dropped an Amethyst into a goblet of wine to neutralize the effects of alcohol (i.e. drunkenness).</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Chaldean
Magi used it to bring success and good luck. In the Middle Age
Europe,known as the “Bishops Stone” worn by cardinals and bishops. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><br class="kix-line-break" />The
practice of the groom giving a heart shaped Amethyst to his bride to
bring great happiness and tranquility for their lives, is still in use
today.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Amethyst
cuts thru illusions, strengthens and develops intuition, inspiration.
Enhances creativity and creates balance between spiritual and physical.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">APATITE</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">No
known folklore. This stone helps to let go of useless aspects of life,
people or objects. It also enhances creativity and balances the
emotions.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">AQUAMARINE</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">A large Aquamarine was on the crown of James II. The stone is said to impart purity to wearer.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">It
clears the mind, aids creativity, banishes fears and doubts. Aids in
calmness, peace, inspiration and love. It protects from accidents and
brings wealth.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">AVENTURINE</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Aventurine
relieves anxiety and fear, builds positive attitudes, good health and
independence. Used with Malachite, it helps clear emotional or mental
blockages.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">AZURITE</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This was used by ancient cultures to raise consciousness. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This
tone enhances creativity and intuition. It aids in self confidence and
helps when studying, researching,brainstorming for project ideas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love ornaments and candles in decorative holders during Christmas and so I couldn't resist combining my painting and jewelry making supplies to make decorations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I should probably also tell you that since I grew up in Florida I have never gotten the chance to really get into the snow thing. What do I mean? Well, I have always had a great desire dating back to my kiddyhood to make a snowman. Obviously, south florida doesn't know snow so one frustrated snow maker here. I've finally solved the problem! I've indulged in polymer clay and paired that with crystal bicone beads, jewelry findings,wood and acrylic paints and have made my snowman....a snowman ornament <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/163582883/clay-snowman-ornament-painted-clay?">https://www.etsy.com/listing/163582883/clay-snowman-ornament-painted-clay?</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As for the rest, well, I've taken heavy watercolor paper (300 lb) and using archival inks, acrylic colors have made ornaments for the tree that come with individual handmade (yes, by me of course) beaded silver wire hangers. So much fun! <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/163175918/red-birds-handpainted-paper-ornament?">https://www.etsy.com/listing/163175918/red-birds-handpainted-paper-ornament?</a>. But I couldn't stop there......I have some sandollars, large size that wre just begging to be made into ornaments too. so...<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/163077886/painted-santa-sand-dollar-ornament-santa?">https://www.etsy.com/listing/163077886/painted-santa-sand-dollar-ornament-santa?</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now, I'm working on painting candle holders (i.e. glass jars,etc.), making candles for them and </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">more ornaments. Christmas is fun! </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071049964943790387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614621835905451395.post-63497514211706507692013-06-28T09:47:00.000-04:002013-06-28T10:01:10.641-04:00Mandala Beaded JewelryBeen working on Mandala beaded jewelry and have found that once started, it has a life of it's own!<br />
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Yes, I had a picture in my mind when I started beading of just what this would look like and innocently started; beads,gemstones and needle in hand.<br />
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What I have found is that this is truly a meditative practice AND just as in designing other pieces of jewelry the"creative muse" takes control of the process and the design.<br />
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Needless to say, I am fascinated by the design I seem to be creating and the colors and style of beads and gemstones I am being drawn to to use. This is becoming a much more complicated design than I had originally had in mind but I can see that it will be a delight to see when it is completed......a surprise for everyone including me! This is probably one of my favorite things about designing jewelry.....you never know just how a piece will eventually turn out! No wonder I find this fun to do!<br />
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So...I expect (silly me!) to have this first piece finished and ready for my shop by the first week in July. I'll let y'all know when it's there.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What exactly is a mandala? Well now, the usual definition is that it is a pattern of power that represents the whole of existence. The shapes seen in mandalas naturally occur in the natural/organic world; think crystals, waves, flowers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mandalas have been in long use in many cultures for shamanic journeys and personal meditations. An example would be the rose windows in cathedrals. Hildegard of Bingen, a 12th century nun and mystic published her visionary mandalas. Carl Jung, noted psychologist, encouraged his patients to paint their own mandalas. He felt the patterns expressed universal archetypes and were a potent means for growth and self- development.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm drawn strongly to these beautiful patterns in nature, in all cultures. They are truly universal. So, I suppose it's no surprise that I have begun to make a line of statement jewelry using as the centerpiece my designs of mandalas for healing, relationship, success, creativity, etc. Within the next week ( June 17, 2013) these will begin to be offered on my Etsy shop. Each one will be a one of a kind statement piece. I hope you like them!</span><br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071049964943790387noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614621835905451395.post-59057309410173772362013-02-28T09:49:00.001-05:002013-03-05T10:13:51.234-05:00Oh What A Trip <script type="text/javascript">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh what a trip! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sitting at 5 a.m. in the florida room, cup of coffee and cigarette in hand. In the dark just relaxing and thinking. Ya know, winter in north central Florida really only lasts from January through February. A tolerable length of time, enough to enjoy a bit of cool weather without being worn down by dull,dark, seemingly endless days. The trees and shrubs are bare of leaves and flowers- sleeping and re-energizing. And I too have been re-energizing or perhaps hibernating. Haven't been creating, designing jewelry. No ideas it's seemed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And suddenly but gently my thoughts turn to the huge Azalea outside, the rose bushes, the pomegranate and the persimmon. Yesterday I noticed the pomegranate and the persimmon are covered with new leaves. Their bare bone branches bursting into greenery. And the Azalea towering as high as the roof and just as wide is covered head to toe in startling hot magenta pink flowers and deep emerald green leaves. It makes me smile and giggle, full of joy looking at it and realizing winter's gone and spring as snuck in.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And then I wonder...can I find beads, materials in that wonderful color? Can I duplicate? imitate? the absolute beauty,symmetry, form, femininity of the Azalea flower? And others thoughts, ideas start to flow for other pieces of jewelry. Ah nature's done it again! Gotten rid of my creative block, inspired me to make jewelry that I love and that will hopefully bring joy, giggles and feeling good to all those who wear it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh man, what a trip!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071049964943790387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614621835905451395.post-80923979437330767992012-08-17T10:12:00.003-04:002012-08-17T10:13:45.182-04:00<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Try your hand at making some beautiful jewelry Beading Patterns DesigningParrotJewel</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A new addition to my Etsy shop - DesigningParrotJewel! I am now offering patterns for a few of the pieces of jewelry that I have for sale in my shop. If you have ever wanted to try your hand at creating a necklace, I have put together easy, step by step instructions with illustrations and materials list </span>.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I will be adding patterns for bracelets and earrings too so be sure to check often.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/designingparrotjewel">http://www.etsy.com/shop/designingparrotjewel</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Local jewelry designer, Barbara Solomon, owner of Designing Parrot Jewel, Earleton, Florida is displaying a variety of handmade jewelry at Putnam county public library, Melrose, Florida (25 miles east of Gainesville) beginning August 3, 2012.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Included in the display are: necklaces, bracelets, earrings and pins of gemstone, bead, crystal, leather, chain and more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To see more of her jewelry go to:<a href="http://www.designingparrotjewel.etsy.com/">www.designingparrotjewel.etsy.com</a> and <a href="http://www.zibbet.designingparrotjewel2.com/">www.zibbet.designingparrotjewel2.com</a> .</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Designing Parrot Jewel...beautiful, fun, long lasting jewelry at affordable prices.</b> </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071049964943790387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614621835905451395.post-87177528192176057252012-05-24T10:15:00.000-04:002012-05-24T10:15:06.629-04:00Amethyst Spirit High Pin<script type="text/javascript">
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The Amethyst Spirit High Pin is the next in my series of statement pins.<br />
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This pin was indeed a serendipity - a happy accident basically. I sat looking at this beautiful 34mm teardrop piece of Chevron Amethyst wanting to wire wrap it. So, I got out my non-tarnish sterling silver wire and starting at the top of the amethyst that had a hole drilled through it, I began to wire wrap a hanging loop for a necklace or so I thought! But, as I wrapped the wire all I could see was a human stick figure in the wire! Wondering about my sanity level (OMG going senile already??) I put the piece down, went to lunch and watched some t.v..<br />
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Several hours later I looked at the piece again- yup it was still a human stick figure standing atop the amethyst. Grabbing the camera I took a picture and it of course looked exactly the same in the picture. Pulled out my books on crystals(gemstone properties) and under Chevron Amethyst This is what I found.....called the "breath of life" assisting one to actualize that which is required for personal and universal development. It assists one in the application of the central unity of all...gain knowledge in spiritual healing, repels negativity, assists in living with doctrine of universal love." Ah now, I got it! I added faceted blue crystals to represent communication, true speaking and realized this was indeed meant to be a pin and so it is!<br />
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I hope it speaks to you as it speaks to me! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/99791730/amethyst-healing-hand-spiritual-high-pin">/www.etsy.com/listing/99791730/amethyst-healing-hand-spiritual-high-pin</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071049964943790387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614621835905451395.post-26191655767550186632012-03-19T12:30:00.000-04:002012-03-19T12:30:56.653-04:00Spring Cleaning Recycling Jewelry<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My spring cleaning frenzy has started. Already it's led me to my old jewelry creations. Those I made for my Etsy shop about 2 years ago. I rummaged thru them and found beads and gemstones that are beautiful but that I feel need to be more up to date to match what my "voice" (style) is now. </span><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, been tearing them apart, re- designing and having a great deal of fun doing it! I love creating new pieces and I especially love the fact that since the gemstones and beads were brought 2 to 3 years ago the cost of materials is lower but the quality is excellent. I'm all about making jewelry that is comfortable to wear, beautiful to look at, lasting and affordable for everyone.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here's an example of the latest recycling effort:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89307120/jasper-coral-and-quartz-necklace">http://www.etsy.com/listing/89307120/jasper-coral-and-quartz-necklace</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hope you like it ! </span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071049964943790387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614621835905451395.post-35301240343093168202012-02-25T09:39:00.000-05:002012-02-25T09:39:04.296-05:00Head, Heart,Hand Series Statement Pins<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Head,Heart,Hand series of statement pins to wear are a new line of jewelry that I have begun to design and fabricate.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> The idea began several years ago when I first saw and was delighted by beads carved/shaped into heads portraying cultural figures. The very first one that I had to have was a beautiful lampwork Medusa. I held that bead for years! It was so stately,so powerful, wise and scary! Ten years later, </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">wanting to make a birthday present for a longtime friend</span> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">that head would be perfect. And so the Medusa Pin was birthed. My friend exclaimed over the pin, saying it was so perfect for her right now and she wears it to staff meetings and other times dealing with difficult situations.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> This line of pins is designed to inspire the confidence boost we all sometimes really need. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Second in the series-Hawaiian/polynesian...."KU" the first creative force.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/92686068/lampwork-pin">http://www.etsy.com/listing/92686068/lampwork-pin</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Latest in the series- Chinese- carved bone- "Fu-Shen"/ Hotei - Happiness</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.zibbet.com/designingparrotjewel2/artwork?artworkId=767368">http://www.zibbet.com/designingparrotjewel2/artwork?artworkId=767368</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76220078/copper-metalwork-bracelet-two-hearts">http://www.etsy.com/listing/76220078/copper-metalwork-bracelet-two-hearts</a></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071049964943790387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614621835905451395.post-83773534955463763502012-01-07T10:23:00.000-05:002012-01-07T10:23:51.241-05:00New Beading Material Pink Marble<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A new beading material, Pink Marble, is becoming more and more popular for all types of handmade jewelry.</span><script type="text/javascript">
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</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I came across some beautiful beads of this material and simply couldn't resist the silky feel and warmth of it! I've wirewrapped a 2 1/2" square puffed piece of it and strung it with some gorgeous faceted Czech ovals. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">See the result on my Etsy shop: </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89818886/pink-marble-wirewrap-silver-necklace">http://www.etsy.com/listing/89818886/pink-marble-wirewrap-silver-necklace</a></span></div><div><br />
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</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So exciting to know the work and love and care you put into making a piece is liked.</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071049964943790387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614621835905451395.post-28321047950337972762011-11-28T10:29:00.000-05:002011-11-28T10:29:19.634-05:00Tales Of De Stash<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Y'all KNOW I have an enormous stash of beads that I adore but have yet to find exactly the right design to use( better known as DE Stash). O.K. so it's the Holiday season and I've really gotten in the mood to create with Green and Red and Gold, Blue and White. So there is this bead that has been with me for 6 years( no joke!) and every time I have tried to make something with it.....hasn't worked out. Until this morning.....it came to me that I wanted so much to showcase the bead since it is a faceted, deep emerald green glass almost a trapezoidal shape and they way to do that was to use the bare minimum of design and embellishment. So, I got out the solid copper wire, copper delicate chain and copper lobster claw findings and set to work. Finally! </span><script type="text/javascript">
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqM6kiv_MOT_wWSal8oIyNtZnYslZkEcBS6ZoDWTeG4etdj4BSy64GUpxvpU8WagR0oxD89SteeQsDW6ZY_1HQByNFPfrB4h5xD-inzg9j7ChkteQu5aqJyaHnBOksvUNIfZvqiiYOiNg/s1600/emgnu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqM6kiv_MOT_wWSal8oIyNtZnYslZkEcBS6ZoDWTeG4etdj4BSy64GUpxvpU8WagR0oxD89SteeQsDW6ZY_1HQByNFPfrB4h5xD-inzg9j7ChkteQu5aqJyaHnBOksvUNIfZvqiiYOiNg/s320/emgnu.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's listed on my Etsy shop:<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DesigningParrotJewel?ref=ss_profile">http://www.etsy.com/shop/DesigningParrotJewel?ref=ss_profile</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
As you can see, I have done a fairly simple, decorative wire wrap, attached it to the delicate copper chain and it's complete. Ready to be worn to any holiday gathering or to work or shopping.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Hope you like it!</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071049964943790387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614621835905451395.post-1344087830567528042011-11-24T12:32:00.000-05:002011-11-24T12:32:09.398-05:00Is Good Photography A Challenging Task?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the first things I learned when confronted with having to photograph my jewelry creations for my Etsy shop was that it wasn't going to be easy for a photo challenged person such as me. I'll be honest, most of my personal photos up to then were awful. I cut off everyone's head whether I liked them or not, everything was fuzzy and to far away to really see. Sigh!</span><script type="text/javascript">
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then I started to really look at the pictures that made it to front page in treasuries and I started to put together treasuries too. LIGHTBULB!! I realized that the pictures of items that appealed to me were pictures that didn't necessarily show the entire item but enough of it to fill the frame and be sharp and obvious, then I'd be interested in seeing the actual listing for the item.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, A few things I have found and that have helped me to take better photos.:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 1.<b> Macro is number 1</b>. Make sure that you really are taking a close up of the item so that as much detail as possible shows.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 2. <b>Plain Background</b>. Yup, don't use a confusing or conflicting background. White is best or a color that allows the details of the item to show. Don't use a print behind a print! </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 3. <b>If Using A Model.</b> Remember the ITEM is the focus of the picture not the person wearing it! This is one area where it is permissible to "cut off their heads" or at least part of it.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 4. <b>FOCUS</b>.<b> </b>Yeah, well I still have difficulties in this area. Fuzzy pictures don't entice customers.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm finding that Jewelry is perhaps one of the most difficult subjects to photograph and I keep learning more techniques and redoing/updating photos. My shop still is not as photogenic as I would like it to be. And some colors could drive me totally over the edge. Amethyst is one of my favorite gems to work with and one that I have such a hard time getting to photo in it's realistic color. Purple always comes out too dark when I do it, no matter how I play with the lighting when taking the picture...sigh.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyway I could continue on and on but this post is long enough!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">However, let me say this...... if you have any advice for those of us who are photo challenged and MUST take pictures of their products, please please do let me know. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh and since today is Thanksgiving ( better known as turkey day)....Happy Thanksgiving to you all!</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071049964943790387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614621835905451395.post-34289642878268893742011-11-20T14:23:00.000-05:002011-11-20T14:23:58.269-05:00A Love of Lampwork Glass Beads<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have a love of lampwork glass beads. It is astounding to me the detail and beauty and variety that artists come up with in making them. I have quite a few in my "stash" mainly because I am always looking to create the perfect jewelry to accent the beauty of the beads! Needless to say, my stash grows larger every day. But.......in sorting through the lampwork beads today I came across two beauties that are heart shaped, navy blue and clear glass and wow it hit me! Earrings would be gorgeous! So I set to work with silver findings and navy blue glass beads and this is the result......</span><script type="text/javascript">
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</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm so excited!</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071049964943790387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614621835905451395.post-58495827396362952692011-11-12T04:41:00.004-05:002011-11-13T06:25:49.350-05:00Carnelian,Coral and Copper The Fabulous 3 C's<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9vKlR-bmMmhVFERlbmrmXOG6I3c5ylltlm7aIGSfJSGHlwgbkoTOud-4osl9UQazJl5A_OB_XZuRGQKkMLlfai3p9rMdivA1YIY6jaFxytkNRFwGwPC55uMMoxUONyiWWXLbjCdKtZyY/s1600/carnu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9vKlR-bmMmhVFERlbmrmXOG6I3c5ylltlm7aIGSfJSGHlwgbkoTOud-4osl9UQazJl5A_OB_XZuRGQKkMLlfai3p9rMdivA1YIY6jaFxytkNRFwGwPC55uMMoxUONyiWWXLbjCdKtZyY/s320/carnu.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 3 C's to warm your winter; Carnelian, Coral and Copper in a delightful necklace. Guaranteed to warm any look. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These are possibly my three favorite materials to create jewelry. They all project such a warm, cozy feeling and just feel right when the weather starts to turn chilly. This necklace has a crescent moon pendant of Carnelian that I have drilled and attached with copper chain to the body of the necklace. The beads "over the moon" are also Carnelian, faceted rounds and tubes. The body of this is red Coral pieces ,shell and copper etched ovals.See it in my Etsy shop:<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80315667/carnelian-and-coral-gemstone-necklace">http://www.etsy.com/listing/80315667/carnelian-and-coral-gemstone-necklace</a></span></div><div><br />
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