I need help! I can't decide whether to make this necklace a short choker, or very long necklace that could be either be worn long or wrapped around the neck twice to make a double strand choker. If I make it long, I can add either freshwater pearls or more pyrite along the length. The chain and gemstones are really delicate, so I'm wondering if making it long will be too much.
Please give me some opinions on what you'd like to see!... » Read More
Corey just bought this sunstone pendant and asked if I had a 24" chain to match. I didn't, but I had a random 18" gold plated chain laying around, so I extended it with freshwater pearls to match her sunstone. This is definitely a one of a kind piece, and she can remove the chain if she still wants to.... » Read More
One of my lovely customers is an author!
In her words...
I am happy to present my first book of poetry and short stories. This is a labor of love filled with juicy words and ideas that will make you laugh and perhaps even cry.
To my delight my Sisterfriend Rashida shares these sentiments in the foreword which begins... Out of Safe Places will whisper sweet something’s into the ears of all who hear. This
collection touches hearts, lightly nudges sensibilities, stirs the soul
and feeds the intellect with wisdom garnered by thoughtful observation
and historical research. In a world where problems can
numb ... » Read More
One of my facebook friends, Brenda, teaches crystal healing and reiki classes and helps others start healing groups sponsored by The Foundation
for Balance and Harmony. She's looking for people who would like to teach crystal healing classes, and she can be reached at
brenda@healingcrystals.com
The web store where they sell stones that fund their crystal healing educational pursuits is at www.healingcrystals.com ... » Read More
There are two upcoming shows in Virginia that will be showcasing beads and beading supplies, large polished specimens, mineral specimens, amethyst, agate slabs, cabochons, fossils, onyx-ware, and carved animals.
March 18-20, 2011:
Richmond Raceway Complex
600 E. Laburnum Avenue
Friday 12-7
Saturday 10-6
Sunday 11-5
April 15-17, 2011:
Virginia Beach Convention Center
Friday 12-7
Saturday 10-6
Sunday 11-5... » Read More
The Spiritual Properties of
Labradorite
A gemstone said to have
dropped from the Aurora Borealis itself, Labradorite is a stone surrounded by
myth yet relatively new in our history. The gemstone with its misleading
appearance sometimes shimmering, a transparent yellow, or even
black, grayish, or tinged with blue was discovered in the 18
Century and has often been described as the rainbow bridge between the
conscious and unconscious mind. Perhaps, this is why it has been used as an
inspirational gemstone by novelists, artists, and composers alike. Along with
inspirational properties, Labradorite also possesses meta... » Read More
05/20 - 05/22, 2011 - International Gem and Jewelry Show
Chantilly, Virginia
Location: DULLES EXPO CENTER, (South Hall), 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center
Contact Phone: 301-294-1640
Website: www.intergem.com/flash/index.html
May 20-22—MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA: 21st annual
show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; National Guard
Armory, 315 Commonwealth Blvd W. (across from Liberty Fair Mall); Fri.
10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; jewelry makers, goldsmiths
and silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone
beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, door
prizes, grand pri... » Read More