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Opals for Me

Opals for Me

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Opal Amy Lowell, 1874 – 1925 You are ice and fire, The touch of you burns my hands like snow. You are cold and flame. You are the crimson of Amaryllis, The silver of moon-touched magnolias. When I am with you, My heart is a frozen pond Gleaming with agitated torches. In the eighth grade, a close classmate, Read More

Peridot Is August

Peridot Is August

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Peridot is the birthstone for August and the 15th anniversary gemstone. The ancient Egyptians mined it on the Red Sea island of Zabargad, and called it the gem of the sun. It is one of the few gemstones in only one color. It is the lime green tone that is most recognized.  Some believed it Read More

Seed Pods

Seed Pods

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Seed-pods is this month’s Art Elements‘ monthly challenge and once again, I joined. I love the idea Jennifer Cameron came up with!  So, when you see the hashtags  #AEthemechallenge and #AEseedpod on places like Instagram, know they are referring to the challenge. Unlike last month, I started working early on the post. I want to pass on as Read More

The Journey Is Life

The Journey Is Life

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When I began my jewelry journey, I was going through a rough period in my life. I had just spent several weeks in the hospital and family life was not going well. It was one of those tests our Creator sends out. It all started as a stress relief; a way to get away from Read More

Gold

Gold

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“Dare to love yourself as if you were a rainbow with gold at both ends.”  ― Aberjhani Gold: shiny, sunny, heavy, stunning,,, these are just some words that come up for me whenever I see this precious metal. Although I’m not really a big fan, I recognize that it is the most popular metal! History of Gold Gold Read More