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Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Gifts for Her - Opal and Handmade
Opal
Because of superstitions, the opal is not usually used for its metaphysical properties; although, it is the stone of faithfulness, protection and loyalty. The opal is one of the most beautiful of all gemstones, so superstition or not, this gemstone is very popular in modern jewelry. It is also a rarity, so you see many man-made opals in today's jewelry.
The opal is most often a soft, milky white silica stone that is mined from cracks and crevices that are surrounded by water. Rare among opals is the black opal, which is darker in color, rather than all black. The black opal is extremely expensive and is best found in Lightning Ridge, New South Wales. Other places you will find the opal is Australia, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Peru and Honduras.
By Lech Darski - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=24605100
The most appealing part of the opal is, no matter what the color of the stone itself, the brilliant iridescent flashes of color that it displays when the sun hits it.
While the opal may not be favored in meditations, it is favored when adding color to jewelry.
Here are a selection of other handmade gift ideas that add color and have no superstition attached to them.
Wood Mom Rules Word-art And Heart Decor Shelf Sitter Handmade from Cherry Wood
Nautical Photo Locket Necklace, Anchor Locket Necklace
Knit Scarf, Brioche Knitting, Navy and Autumn
Knitted Scarf Autumn Color Viscose Chenille Hand Dyed Yarn
Acrylic Rainbow Colors Stretch Bracelet
Aztec Ethnic Double Cord BOHO Ladybug Charm Burgundy Artisan Bracelet
Handmade Lampwork Glass Lentil Bead Set
Daisy Flower Earrings
Multicolored Wood Beaded Necklace, Part Chain Necklace
3 Butterflies 4 x 6 Original Watercolor paintings
Purple and Yellow Flower Beaded Bracelets for Women with Chunky Beads
If you didn’t see something that you thought would be the perfect Mother’s Day gift idea, then contact any of these artists, and ask them to help you create something.
More gift ideas for Mom can be found here:
Countdown to Mother’s Day Week 1
Countdown to Mother’s Day Week 2
Countdown to Mother’s Day Week 3
Countdown to Mother’s Day Week 4
Gifts for Her – Diamonds and Handmade
Gifts for Her–Amethyst and Handmade
Hurry and buy your handmade Mother’s Day gift now; handmade gifts sell out fast!
Julie
Friday, March 27, 2020
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Gifts for Her–Amethyst and Handmade
Amethyst
It all starts with Bacchus, the god of wine having a very, very, very, not so ordinary day. He had decided that he was going to toss the very first person who crossed his path to his very, very, very, not so ordinary hungry tigers.
Who should come bouncing along happy, cheerful and most delightful on her way to a temple service for the lovely Diana, goddess of the moon? The innocent maiden, Amethyst.
As she was being devoured by those tigers, she cried out to Diana to save her. Diana answered Amethyst's call and transformed her into a beautiful white stone, thus saving her from being eaten, but still a rock in the end.
Bacchus, whose mood had greatly improved at the sight of her being eaten was wowed by the miracle and immediately (because guys can never, ever leave anything alone) dashed wine upon the stone, turning it to the lovely purple stone we know and adore today.
It is said to prevent drunkenness (Bacchus, I am looking at YOU) as part of its metaphysical properties. It is also the birthstone of the February baby.
It is said to be a spiritual stone that can protect, as well as be a crystal of selflessness, balance, inner peace and nobleness.
All I know is it is purple, and I love purple!
Here are some other wonderful purple selections to choose from.
Closeup of Purple Verbena Digital Watercolor Coachella Valley Wildlife Preserve Framed Art Print
Knit Scarf Set, Orchid Scarf, Hat and Mitts
Violet Flower Enamel Earrings, Purple Blue Artisan Made Jewelry
Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads, Premium Purple EDP Shiny Glossy 254g
Butterfly Charm Multi Wrap Purple Green Yellow Orange BOHO Bracelet
Purple Swarovski Crystal Memory Bracelet
Exotic Wood, Afzelia Pendant Faceted Agate Beaded Necklace 925 S.S.
Purple Pink White Enamel Earrings
Lilac Purple Pearl Earrings
Purple Flower Dangle Earrings for Women with Chains Swarovski Crystals
If you didn’t see something that you thought would be the perfect Mother’s Day gift idea, then contact any of these artists, and ask them to help you create something.
More gift ideas for Mom can be found here:
Countdown to Mother’s Day Week 1
Countdown to Mother’s Day Week 2
Countdown to Mother’s Day Week 3
Gifts for Her – Diamonds and Handmade
Julie
2Friday, March 20, 2020
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Gifts for Her–Jasper and Handmade
Jasper
Considered the stone of tenderness, jasper enhances relaxation, healing, integrity, peace and comfort to the wearer. It is filled with protective energy and is used for nurturing.
Jasper is said to increase clarity and mental balance, as well as grace and beauty.
Jasper is certainly beautiful with its wide palette of colors and patterns. This stone is one of my favorites; although, I could not tell you which variation is my favorite since they are all delightful in their uniqueness.
It is found around the world, and one of the things I didn't get to do while in Montana was pull some from the mountain streams.
Because of its amazing arrays of colors and patterns, this gemstone is easily paired with any color combination when designing jewelry.
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Jasper is mentioned in the Bible as one of the breastplate stones used by the high priests and is the stone of the Benjamin tribe. It is even mentioned in the book of Revelation as a very precious jewel.
Native Americans consider it a rainmaker and is used today as a dowser.
Every jasper variation has its own metaphysical properties, so each should be considered if you are using them for healing or in chakra jewelry.
I just know that I love the colors and patterns, and that jasper makes a great accent bead in my jewelry.
Here are some beautiful handmade gift ideas for Mom that also offer wonderful patterns and colors.
Steampunk Owl Charm Necklace, Swarovski Crystals and Red Jasper
Beaded double wrap bracelet
Knitted Scarf Autumn Color Viscose Chenille Hand Dyed Yarn
Crochet Afghan Blanket, Earth Ombre, Handmade Throw, Unisex Gift
Unakite Gemstone and Coral Lampwork Necklace Set, Gold, Handmade Jewelry
Impression Jasper 8 inch Bracelet
Yellow Jasper Gemstones, Chakra Energy, Vision, Healing jewelry
Drogon Dragon Necklace, Jasper Fire Opal Jewelry Gift
Unakite Red Jasper Olive Green Necklace 27 Inch
Matte Jasper, Agate, Sodalite, Unakite, TigerEye, Aventurine Necklace
Boho Dangle Earrings for Women with Orange Lampwork Beads and Picasso Jasper
If you didn’t see something that you thought would be the perfect Mother’s Day gift idea, then contact any of these artists, and ask them to help you create something.
More gift ideas for Mom can be found here:
Countdown to Mother’s Day Week 1
Countdown to Mother’s Day Week 2
Gifts for Her – Diamonds and Handmade
Hurry and buy your handmade Mother’s Day gift now; handmade gifts sell out fast!
Julie
Friday, March 13, 2020
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