Spiritual – Artful Gems

Blue Zircon

Posted on November 30, 2019November 30, 2019 by Artful Gems

The ZIRCON is one of December’s alternate birthstones. It is found in blue, red, yellow, orange, brown, and green colors. Zircon crystals grow in many different types of rocks and possess a range of optical and physical properties. Zircon is widely found on Earth. The colorless form, called “Matara” zircon after a city in Sri Lanka Read More

Abalone

Posted on August 2, 2019August 2, 2019 by Artful Gems

Although not a Gemstone, Abalone is cherished as such and used in jewelry. It is nicknamed the Sea Ears because of its flattened, oval shape with iridescent interior. They are also known as Paua, Mother of Pearl, and Nacre. Abalone is a single-shelled, uni-valve saltwater mollusk, native to the Pacific Coast of California stretching up Read More

Emerald Green

Posted on May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 by Artful Gems

The Emerald is one of the most beautiful green stones in Nature!!! It is the birthstone of Taurus, April 20 – May 20, and the anniversary gemstone for the 20th, 35th, and 55th year of marriage. Emerald’s Symbolism The Emerald is a symbol of love and is associated with Venus, the goddess of love in Read More

Never Give Up

Posted on May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 by Artful Gems

And here we go again… A woman owned business is, shall I say, hectic for lack of a better word. I knew this going in. However, I didn’t know that everything that could go wrong, would go wrong at the same time. I am behind in every possible area and it has shut me down. Read More

Amethyst

Posted on February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 by Artful Gems

Amethyst is the birthstone of Aquarius (Water Bearer): Jan. 20 – Feb. 18 and the anniversary gemstone for the 4th and 6th year of marriage. Amethyst is colorless in its purest form. The finest quality Amethyst is medium to medium dark in tone, vivid in intensity, and purple, reddish purple to bluish purple in hue. by Read More

The Power of the Hamsa

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Artful Gems

Hamsa All is Well Today I wanted to write a quick post. I’ll write these once in a while and talk about a symbol or a culture, or just a quick motivation. I began the blog and planned to continue adding to the Cultures and Symbols page, but honestly, it has been hard to keep Read More