Red - On Valentine’s Day, you can’t go wrong with red. Everything is red on Valentine’s Day. But before you send red roses to your mother, consider that red flowers symbolize romantic love. Not just that — red roses are about passion, desire, and even eroticism. Want to have a fiery Valentine’s Day? Buy red Jewelry.
Centuries before Jesus, December has long been a time of celebration around the world. During the winter solstice, when Europeans could look forward to longer days with extended hours of sunlight. In Scandinavia, the Norse celebrated Yule from December 21. In recognition of the return of the sun, fathers and sons would bring home large logs to burn. The people would feast until the log burned out, which could take up to 12 days.
December was a perfect time to celebrate in most of Europe when cattle were slaughtered to save feeding them during the winter. For many, it was the only time they ate fresh meat, and wine and beer was ready for drinking. In Germany, people honored the pagan god Odin. Germans were terrified of him, believing he flew through the sky to observe who would prosper or perish. Roman Emperor Aurelian chose December 25th to be the center of festivities during the winter solstice. When Christianity became the religion of Rome, it was decided to combine this pagan festival with celebration of Christ. No one knows the exact date of Christ’s birth, but the Scriptures reveal it could be spring of the year 2 BC.
The legend of Santa Claus originates from a 4th century bearded bishop named Saint Nicholas, living in what is now Turkey. Because of his generosity to the poor, there became a feast day in honor of the anniversary of his death, December 6. In the late-18th century, Dutch settlers brought this legend to America.
Abalone is considered by ancient civilizations to be a present from the sea, connecting and healing to the heart.
Agate is a very powerful healing stone that emits energy of strength, power and courage. Agate has a cleansing and stabilizing effect on the body.
Amazonite brings clarity, balance and insight and is soothing to the nerves.
Amber promotes a sunny, carefree and optimistic attitude. It enhances motivation, drive and stimulates happiness. Believed to increase strength and attract success, amber has a soothing effect on the body.
Amethyst is a stone of spirituality and contentment. It has the ability to absorb negative energy while emitting positive energy. It is considered a stone of wisdom as it increases ones awareness. Amethyst is worn to enhance intuition, inspire creativity and encourage peace and stability.
Ametrine is a mixture of amethyst and citrine. Helps one to reach higher states of awareness, leading to peace, tranquility and balance. Facilitates in removing negative energy blocks in the body and replaces them with pure light.
Apatite is a stone of health, clarity and peace, it promotes the attitude that one’s strength and willpower comes through love.
Aquamarine clears the mind and balances the emotions while strengthening personal power. It encourages a connection with the higher and spiritual self. Worn for good health, luck and love.
Aventurine-Green is nurturing to the heart and brings joy and acceptance. Evokes a positive attitude and a state of well-being.
Aventurine-Red inspires creativity and encourages balance and personal power.
Azurite has a purifying quality on the body and is worn to strengthen the mind and sharpen one’s will. It promotes goodness, creativity and self confidence and helps to determine illusion vs. reality. Excellent to wear while studying and helps us communicate, transformation and intuition.
Bloodstone is worn to lengthen life, attract wealth, strengthen confidence and increase physical strength.
Blue Ray Blue has the power to cleanse the mind, calm the soul, and balance mental functions. It encourages self expression.
Carnelian brings good luck and opportunity, awakens talents within and encourages creative visualization. It provides protection and was referred as the protection stone to warriors. Carnelian dispels apathy, helps to increase motivation, energy and endurance. It is a stone of strength, self-worth and satisfaction and helps to open doors while bringing joy, confidence and happiness.
Charoite assists in grounding the spiritual self and awakens intellect. It aligns the energy of love in the heart and the higher spiritual dimensions of the crown chakra together.
Chinese Coin The coin is an ancient symbol that possesses the power to draw good fortune. The round shape of the coin symbolizes heaven and the internal square represents earth.
Citrine does not hold negative energy, rather is dissipates and transmutes energy. Citrine is referred to as the “merchant stone” because it helps to acquire prosperity. It is great for problem solving as it energizes and strengthens the solar plexus. It is a stone of happiness, openness, light, optimism and fresh beginnings. It also helps with depression.
Double Happiness This symbol is considered one of the most powerful for attracting marriage and luck in relationships.
Fluorite stabilizes the mind and emotions. Helps to align with the universe, releasing any negative energy that holds one back from being peaceful.
Garnet is a stone of health and energy. It is a lucky stone for love, success and popularity. Helps to move the chi and energy flow in the body and stimulates physical activity. Garnet is known as the “stone of health” because it dissolves emotional blockages in the body.
Green Ray Green represents abundance, renewal, growth and nature. It is a harmonizing, balancing and calming color. Green is a healing color that gives healing energy to the heart.
Green Tourmaline possesses a masculine energy that is filled with compassion.
Hematine grounds energy and encourages focus and original thinking. It assists in balancing the mind, body and spirit. Hematine helps to enhance endurance and strengthen memory. It is protective, calming and cleansing to the body and is a strengthening stone that helps the wearer connect to the earth, leaving them feeling safe, secure and grounded.
Hessonite strengthens self-confidence and encourages one to reach for their dreams. Iolite attracts friends and releases energy of leadership and self-confidence. It helps the wearer to take charge of their life and broaden their perspective, leading to success in their endeavors.
Iolite also helps to eliminate debt by encouraging the wearer to take responsibility on how to manage finances.
Jade is considered a powerful lucky charm. Jade is believed to improve vitality and is associated with wisdom, peace and harmony.
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
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.
Venetian glass Beads and Murano Glass Beads
Featuring handmade lampwork Murano Glass beads. 24kt gold foil and .925 sterling silver, millefior and exclusive designs. The quality of the Venetian beads begins with the Moretti Glass canes but the magic of the bead makers of Venice and Murano with their skill and eye for design make their Murano Glass Beads desired throughout the world.
Chevron Beads
This is the most famous of the Venetian beads. It is made from a hollow cane composed of six layers of glass (white, blue, white, red, white, blue), which are shaped to present five concentric twelve pointed stars when sectioned. The canes are cut into small cylinders which are then polished by hand using a wet abrasive wheel. This is how the bead takes on the oval form revealing its inner pattern.
Millefiori Beads
One of the more decorative Venetian beads is the millefiori, which means a thousand flowers. The bead begins with a layer of glass and is then covered with murrain, which are slices from a millefiori rod. A flame then softens the murrine and they join together. The bead is then molded into the desired form and polished to obtain perfectly shiny beads.
Furnace Glass
Furnace glass uses large decorated canes built up out of smaller canes, encased in clear glass and then extruded to form the beads with liner and twisting stripe patterns. No air is blown into the glass. These beads require a large scale glass furnace and annealing kiln for manufacture
Fiorato Beads
This is a glass bead with flower decorations. After a ball of glass is formed in the desired color, a central strip and tiny ‘threads’ of glass aventurina are added to the bead. Decoration of this flower bead continues with ‘threads’ and spots of both aventurina and other colors. Finally to complete the bead, the bead maker uses ‘threads’ of white and pink to make small roses.
Blown Glass Beads
Blown glass beads are very fragile, but extremely spectacular the glassmaker gathers a small piece of molten glass on the end of a blowpipe and gently inflates it to the desired size. Other colors or fine lines of gold may be laid across the surface of the bead and twisted to create swirls. Finally each bead is carefully pierced to create a hole for stringing.
Sommerso Beads
The sommerso bead is captivating as it contains gold or silver leaf in its middle. Sommerso, meaning colors within layers of glass, begins with a small piece of glass wound around the copper wire. Next the gold or silver leaf is applied to the hot glass and completely covered with another layer of transparent glass. The bead is then shaped and the layers of glass and foil produce a beautifully striking bead.
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