Category: Jewelry
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New additions to our Celtic Gifts lineup – just in time for St. Patrick’s Day!
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Connemara Marble Jewelry
We received some lovely Connemara marble from Ireland and had some fun designing new pieces. We think you will love these! The bracelet is adjustable, so it will fit most wrists, and the earrings come on lever backs. The warmth of the copper really makes the Connemara marble beads glow. These are available for purchase… Read more
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Happy Chinese New Year of the Pig!
Chinese New Year 2019 is February 5th. This year, Chinese New Year is celebrated from the New Year’s Eve dinner on February 4th to the beginning of the Lantern Festival on the 19th. Each day there are different activities and celebrations. Celebrating Chinese New Year is a great excuse to throw a make-your-own… Read more
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Necklace Names
Necklace lengths have names. As necklaces were created to decorate famous women throughout history, terms have developed to describe each length. Choker: A choker is a short necklace that can range from 14 to 16 inches and is designed to sit up high and close to your neck. Chokers in velvet, gold, and ribbon were… Read more
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black moss opal
Black Moss Opal is a milky-white to brown stone with dark green dendritic inclusions that resemble moss. The term “dendritic” is derived from the Greek word for “tree” – “dendron”. This stone was mined in Australia. A stone of great beauty and power, black moss opal contributes many beneficial qualities to its wearer. Opals have… Read more
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New Burma Jade and Yellow Jade
New Burma Jade and Yellow Jade This month we’re featuring two beautiful types of jade. New Burma jade encompasses a variety of green shades including olive, sea green, and peridot. New jade is a semi-translucent serpentine stone. It is found all over the world. Yellow jade is also a natural serpentine, whose shades vary from… Read more
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Stone of the Month—Tree Agate aka Moss Agate or Dendritic Agate
Our beautiful summery and refreshing stone of the month is Tree Agate. It has green veins on a white background, giving it a cool, leafy-glade type of feeling. The green veins or dendrites, come from the Greek word “dendron” meaning “tree.” Tree agate or Moss agate is also associated with summer in that it is… Read more
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Happy St. Brigid’s Day!
St Brigid’s feast day is this Sunday, February 1. The date is half way between the winter solstice and spring equinox. It was a day, much like our Groundhog day, when spring weather was forecast. Brigid herself was born around 451. She was raised by converts of St. Patrick. Much to the consternation of her… Read more
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African Jade
African Jade is named for its point of origin. There are two main types of jade—jadeite and nephrite. This month’s jade is the nephrite variety. Its name comes from the Greek word for “kidney” because nephrite was thought to cure illnesses of the kidney and spleen. African Jade is one of the oldest and most culturally… Read more
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Dog and Cat Jewelry
Artists At Heart is happy to announce that we can create personalized jewelry for you or your dog or cat with the following charms: Dog breeds include: Afghan Airedale Basset Boxer Bulldog Chihuahua Collie Corgi Dachshund German shepherd Greyhound… Read more