Louise Deville has endorsed your work as Owner of Amaz’e Wearable Art at Amaze.

Details of the Recommendation: “I first became acquainted with Linda when I was surfing the web looking for special earrings that have lever backs. That was when I saw Linda’s website, Amazes’ Wearable Art.

I chose several pair of earrings and was in contact with Linda by email. I had some questions about changing French wires to lever backs and Linda said that would not be a problem and also I needed to know the exact measurement of the earrings and she sent me that information.

As I recall there was a problem with either the Pay Pal or an attempt to use my credit card on the internet to pay for the earrings. It took a while to get it straightened out. Linda was very patient and I felt she demonstrated fairness and integrity. When she sent me the earrings, she also included a sweet pair of earrings for my 10 year old niece.

Her work is brilliant, colorful, spiritual and highly creative. I have received so many compliments on her earrings that I now carry on me her name and email address of her website to anyone who compliments me on her earrings. I have emailed her website to my friends in hope that they will order from her. In fact I wore a pair of her earrings today to a local Hospice where I volunteer. I was seeing patients and one elderly gentleman, commented on the pretty earrings!

I highly recommend the jewelry that Linda creates to anyone. The jewelry is well made, strong yet delicate and durable, creative and imaginative, colorful and just beautiful.

Thank you for allowing me to share.

Sincerely,

Louise De-ville,  

Service Category: She creates beautiful jewelry

Year first hired: 2009 (hired more than once)

Top Qualities: Great Results, Good Value, High Integrity

By Maria Menounos, NBC News contributing correspondent

Visiting Dr. Wilson’s ranch outside Phoenix, I immediately saw just how much she loves animals. A stream of constant drop offs and pickups fill the day with Dr. Wilson saving creatures that would otherwise be euthanized or slaughtered. She is so passionate about the plight of animals that she’s scheduled another day of surgery into her full-time job as a gynecologist to help pay for all the expenditures. She has forgone luxuries and vacations as well, all to finance the animals.

Skeptics may argue that people and children need this attention more than animals and ask why she doesn’t save them as well? Well, she does. In addition to her practice, she travels the world doing pro bono work for the underprivileged. She just happens to be equally passionate about animals. Her belief is that animals are God’s creatures and we are supposed to help them, too. They provide us with love, companionship and even healing as proven with therapy animals. So why not save them?

Her work seems more vital than ever as many pet owners are being forced to part with their beloved pets due to the tough economy. Some of the pets are simply too old and have ailments that owners can’t afford to treat. Dr. Wilson is providing them with a loving place to relinquish their animals. While we were shooting, dogs that were on the red list - those about to be put down at area shelters - were driven to her ranch and unloaded before us. They were greeted with love and warmth by Dr. Wilson and her equally passionate staff. All signs indicate the animals will continue to receive the same kind of love and affection for the remainder of their lives.

With the financial crisis forcing so many pet owners to relinquish their pets, there couldn’t be a better time to adopt a pet. Those who still have jobs often wonder how they could be helpful to those who are currently suffering. This could be a wonderful way to give some peace of mind to someone who has to part with their best friend. If you’re looking for a pet, think of helping someone who has to give their pet up. You can make a difference too!

Here is more information on the Circle L Ranch:
http://www.circlel.org/

With the economic turn down and bad news coming at us left and right I  decided I wanted to try something a little different. Tell me something good. I totally believe we have more good than bad in this world, the bad always makes the headlines.

Tell me about a friend,neighbor,relative or stranger but it must be good a good deed.

Lets try random acts of kindness.

A single mother of four was at the market struggling to find the last bit of change in the bottom of her purse to pay for her groceries the cashier told her not to worry the person that checked out prior to her paid he grocery bill for her.

Tell me something good

Linda Reichardt

A.D. 300 The Original Breathalyzer..Husbands in the Roman era kissed their wives when the came home from work  to determine if they had been drinking during the day…..

1763.. Kissing is first symbolized by the letter X as in XOXO

1990…Most kissed per minute Alfred Wolfram kissed 8,001 people in eight hours that’s 16 people per minute.

2004… The Worlds longest kiss 31 hours 18 minutes and 33 seconds

2009… Kiss your guy or Gal for Valentines or better get her a gift from Amaze

January Birthstone necklaces  . . .

Garnet is January’s birthstone, a name given to over ten gemstones with similar chemical structure. Although red occurs most, there are also shades of green, pale to bright yellow and fiery orange garnet. Some rare garnets even change color from daylight to artificial light. “Garnet” derives from the Latin “granum” meaning “grain”. Describing the typically rounded shape of the gemstone and also reminds of pomegranate seeds.ld

 “January and Garnets in Gold”. . . See these Garnet necklaces in “available” items .  .  .

Garnet makes good jewelry because it is very hard, and so resistant to wear. Garnet has been found in jewelry from ancient Greece, Rome, and dating back to 3100 BC in Egypt. Chinese and Japanese warriors made bullets out of garnet because they believed that these would inflict more damage. Even Noah used a lantern from garnet to steer his Ark through the night. Travelers wore garnets for protection from evil, poison and wounds. People thought garnet brightened the night because of its high refraction of light. It was also believed to help depression and prevent nightmares. A red garnet in particular is said to break a fever, stop bleeding and to reduce inflammation.

Today, garnet is prized for its beauty rather than its magical powers. People like its naturalness, its brilliance, and color of a sun-drenched Indian summer. Garnet is said to symbolize happiness as well as deep and enduring love and friendships. Green garnets are the rarest and therefore highly prized. Emerald green and colorless garnet is next rarest, followed by pure red. Garnet comes today mainly from Africa, but also from India, Russia, central and south America. Skilled gem cutters all over the world shape them in classical forms and modern fancy designer’s cuts.

Marcarsite is often used to imitate the sparkle of diamonds. It is most frequently set in sterling silver and will usually have decorative silver markings surrounding the Marcarsite stones. Marcarsite jewelry was popular in Victorian times and made resurgence in the 1920s and 1930s as people looked for attractive low cost alternatives to diamonds. As new designs have been produced, Marcarsite jewelry has again made resurgence in popularity today. Marcarsite beads all have a beautiful high polish applied to the sterling silver. The Marcarsite stones are each precision cut to ensure the most refractive sparkle. Marcarsite is usually cut in one of two places. The Marcarsite cut in Switzerland is considerably more expensive because of the high labor rates. The Marcarsite cut in Thailand is more affordable and just as beautiful. Note that some of the Marcarsite marketed as ‘Swiss’ is now being cut in Thailand, and re-brandgherg . . . just priced hed (and re-priced) as Swiss Marcarsite. So in many cases it is the exact same thing, just priced higher.

Just this week end I have added over 40 new bracelet creations to the Amaz’e web site. Please take a look; I’m sure you like them.  They are some of my most creative work with many beautiful stones, findings and clasps.  The Serengeti items are some of my favorites.  Let me know what you think with your comments on this blog.

Amaze’ necklaces, bracelets and earrings are presented in one of three distinctive collections, each with it’s own unique style and story:

Eclectic Chic . . . Classics . . . redefined to complement today’s
busy lifestyle. Making your jewelry reflect the real
you and how you live your everyday life.

Pure Harmony . . . Materials from mother earth . . . crafted into
organic and timeless pieces inspired by nature.
Throughout the ages we have mined these
elements and used them to adorn ourselves.

Global Artisan . . . World influences from cultures and artisans
down thru the centuries culminate in pieces
of the finest materials and colors both
familiar and exotic.