April 2009

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Hemimorphite - a different kind of gemstone

Hemimorphite is one of my favorite stones - but there are so many! I guess the main reason I like it so much is that the colors are so vibrant, as if lighted from within. Even the light greens and light blues have a unique intensity, even though the colors are pastel. Also, there is a translucent quality to some hemimorphite that gives it an unusual ethereal quality.

Hemimorphite is considered to be a rare stone by some. It's out there, but it's not very common.

April 28, 2009

Carnelians - now you can wear them even if you aren't nobility!

Carnelians are one of my favorite gemstones. I love their cheerful orange color, and the way they look when the sun shines through them. They just glow with warmth. I love them alone, or mixed with other gemstones.

The color of carnelians ranges from orange-reds, to brownish oranges and reds, yellow and clear stones with no color. These shades of red are due to the presence of iron oxide. Carnelians are translucent to opaque and moderately hard.

April 12, 2009

Some Sonoma History

My husband and I moved to Sonoma from San Francisco in 1993. We both loved Sonoma, and always wanted to move here. When we finally had our chance, we took it! Sonoma is a small town. It's officially called The City of Sonoma, but when people refer to "The City" around here, they mean San Francisco. The area has changed a bit since we moved here, like everywhere else. It's become a little more crowded, a little more yuppified, but it's still paradise!

April 7, 2009

The Top 10 reasons to buy handmade jewelry on line

You'll buy jewelry that was lovingly made by hand.

You'll buy jewelry that is one-of-a-kind or a limited edition.

You'll buy jewelry made in the USA.

You'll be supporting the artist/craft community.

You'll be supporting small businesses.

You'll pay less and get more than you would in a gallery or store.

You can buy directly from the person who made your jeweley.

You'll will save gas - thus leaving a lighter carbon footprint.

You will have the ease and comfort of shopping from your own home or office.

April 4, 2009

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