Garnet Jewelry

Garnet jewelry allows us to have affordable red gem jewelry. It is beautiful in bracelets, rings, pendants, and necklaces. It is a lower priced alternativGarnet Facts

What
Garnet varies in coloration from colorless to black though it is often thought of as only red. There are various types of garnet with the hardness ranging from 7 - 7.5.

Care

Clean garnet jewelry with a dry soft cloth. As with all gemstones, care should be taken to protect it from scratches, sharp blows, harsh chemicals and extreme temperatures.

Where

Garnet is found in Africa, Brazil, Canada, India, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, and the USA (Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Virginia). e to ruby or pink tourmaline.

Birthstone Months with Garnet

• January Birthstone: Modern, Traditional, and Ayurvedic Birthstone
  
• Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19): Birthstone
  
• Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18): Birthstone/Lucky Charm
  
• Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21): Planetary Stone
  

Themed Books

Garnet Gem-related books:

• Gemstone Buying Guide: A Guide to Buying - by Renee Newman Very nice gemstone identification book.
  
  
• ]Gemstones of the World - by Walter Schumann A very well written source on gemstones with great descriptions and photographs
  

Books with Garnet in the Title:

• Walker's Appeal and Garnet's Address to the Slaves of the United States of America - by Henry Highland Garnet, David Walker Historical book

Mystical Properties

Garnet is used as a power stone. Many energy healers say that it supports the basic chakra which is associated with power and prosperity.

Lore

Garnet is given as a symbol of: consistency, perseverence, and good health.
According to legend, Garnet gives its wearer guidance in night travel, protects them from night mares, promotes long-lasting love, and prevents depression and hearing difficulties.

In the past, Garnet was important to Christians who felt it reminded them of the crucifixion of Christ. As such it was not only used as January's birthstone but as a stone for Easter. It is thought that Medieval people believed garnet's powers would stop bleeding and heal inflammatory illnesses.

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My Funny Video Valentine

A little snippet of Valentine fun...Risky Beads style!

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Buy This So I Won't-Volume 6 - Puppets

It's that time again, time for me to tempt you with hand-crafty goodness that's hanging out on my I Would Buy This If I Didn't Also Have to Eat list. Those of you who are familiar with my shop know that I'm a big fan of Little Red Riding Hood, and that's despite the fact that she runs me ragged through the streets of NYC. I can forgive her for that because Manhattan is an exciting place. But it does get old after awhile when I have to rescue her from one perilous situation after another.

In order to do this post tonight, I've taken her to an secure and undisclosed location because, dear reader, I have to confess that while Red and I are so BFF, I'm a wee bit infatuated with her arch nemesis. You know how irresistible bad boys can be, right?

*sigh*

So without further ado, let me introduce you to this week's candidate for Buy This So I Won't hailing from the Etsy shop burchanddaughters, The Big Bad Wolf.

In drag.

Now, I know what you're thinking. Cross-dressing is no big deal in 2009. We're a modern society; we just elected Barack Obama; we don't care if a Big Bad Wolf needs to work out his Mother issues in a pink bonnet, we celebrate it! If he doesn't want to embrace his inner metro-wolf and do away with that uni-brow, then good for him! Teeth whitening? Ha! Over-rated! Cover that gray? Are you mad? Leave him alone! Hasn't he suffered enough? He's already doomed to live his life as someone's puppet!

...And yet there's a soft, squishy part of me that wants to buy him, bring him home, make him comfortable on my uncomfortable sofa and sit across from him with a legal pad and just listen to his wolfly woes. But then I'd have to leave Red with Alice in Wonderland, and I don't think I could bear the separation anxiety. Some days she's the only reason I get out of bead in the morning. So, I beseech you as I type, to Buy This So I Won't, to give this brave, brazen, Big Bad Wolf a home free of conflicted little red riding girls and grandmas, and with that I'm off to rescue Red before Alice offers her something to drink...

Have a good week, Lori

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Stay Tuned for More Gifty Goodness

The January ArtFire Giveaway has crowned its winner, but never fear for the February giveaway kicks off next Sunday, February 1! It's a giveaway perfect for Valentine's Day because there are 12 ArtFire shops for you to fall in love with. Yes, a dozen reasons to stay tuned!! So, grab a thought and make a mental note to remind yourself to pop back in, and in the meantime, if you're shopping for that special someone...

She was so hot she came with potholders.
Sizzle, $19, free shipping

Enjoy the rest of your weekend, Lori

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Coral Jewelry

Coral is created by marine life. It is beautiful in rings, necklaces, and pendants. It is especially popular in Native American Indian style jewelry.



Coral Care, Treatments & Where
Coral is created by sea life. It is the skeletal remains of coral polyps. Red, pink, and white coral is mostly calcium carbonate. Black and golden coral is conchiolin. It has a hardness of 3.

Coral is especially fragile. Protect coral from scratches and sharp blows. Also avoid large temperature changes (such as leaving it be a heater vent or in a hot car). Do not clean coral in a home ultrasonic cleaner.

Coral is often imitated by plastic, glass, porcelain, and stained bone. Natural coral has a distinctive wood grain texture which can help identify it as the real thing. White coral is often bleached to brighten its color. Other colors may be dyed.

Coral is found on the African coasts, Australia, Japan, Mediterranean coasts, Malaysia, and the West Indies.

Themed Books

Coral Reef-related books:
Coral Seas - by Roger Steene (Photographer) In "Coral Seas", the day-to-day life of the world's coral reefs is played out before your eyes in stunning color. The 340 amazing photographs that capture the essence of underwater life evidence Roger Steene's patience and skill as a photographer.
Reef Coral Identification: Florida Caribbean Bahamas Including Marine Plants - by Renee Newman Great for scuba divers who want to learn more about coral reefs.
A Practical Guide to Corals for the Reef Aquarium - by Ed Puterbaugh, Eric Borneman This book is well catalogued, containing brief, to-the-point but fundamental information on what to look for when buying and how to care for various types of coral.
Books with Coral in their name:
Ambrosia and the Coral Sun - by Sherri L. Board, Kathy Barnes-Million (Illustrator), Timothy A. Board (Editor) An illusory underwater fantasy written for young adults and all adventurous, ocean-loving souls.

Birthstone Months with Coral

Taurus (Apr. 20-May 20): Blood Coral is the birthstone

Mystical Properties
Coral is used to build an emotional foundation. More Coral

Lore

Coral is said to protect children. In many countries, coral is given as a gift to children. It has been used to protect against witchcraft.

Coral is said to cure madness and give wisdom.

Black Coral is Hawaii's US State Gemstone

Coral jewelry has been created and worn since prehistoric times -- dating back to the Iron Age.
In ancient times, Coral was considered so valuable that it was used as a method of currency and trade by the Romans and the Egyptians.

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Citrine Jewelry

Citrine is a beautiful yellow stone. It is a popular more affordable alternative to the much more expensive yellow sapphire or yellow diamond. To create beautiful multi-colored jewelry, it is often combiCitrine Facts

Natural Colors

Citrine is yellow quartz. Natural citrine colors range from a very pale yellow to a pale orange. It has a hardness of 7.

Treatments
Most citrine on the market is heat treated amethyst. When citrine gem stone is heat treated it gets a reddish tint.

Treated citrine is often dark orange brown to reddish brown. Untreated gems do not have the distinctive red tint, though the heat of the earth has changed some amethyst crystals to brown citrine.

Care

Citrine can be easily scratched. Citrine gem stone often permenantly changes color if left in the sunlight for several hours.

Where It Is Found

Citrine gem stones are found in Brazil, Madagascar, Spain, USA (California, Colorado, Georgia, and Nevada) and the former USSR.

Birthstone Months with Citrine

• November Birthstone: Modern and Traditional Birthstone
  
• Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22): Planetary Stone ned with other stones such as: amethyst, peridot, and garnet.

Books
Actual Gem-related books:

• Gemstone Buying Guide: A Guide to Buying - by Renee Newman Very nice gemstone identification book.
  
• Gemstones of the World - by Walter Schumann A very well written source on gemstones with great descriptions and photographs

Mystical Properties

Citrine is said to help one connect with Spirit. It can aid in connecting to ones inner guidance. This gem may also help ease depression and lethargy.


Lore

Citrine is given as a symbol of hope, youth, health, and fidelity.
The name "Citrine" is derived from the French word for lemon.

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