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Gallery840 Christmas Shop Thurs-Sat 12-4 Thru Dec 22
Shop local and handmade at Gallery840 , Hamilton St., Allentown Thu-Sat 12-4 through Dec 22 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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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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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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April 2013 Gemstone of the Month – Crystal Quartz
Cherry Quartz, unlike Rose Quartz, is human-made by melting glass in a furnace and combining it with swirls of pink to give it its distinct color and infusions or needles. Because of its soft color, it has long been regarded as a soothing, calming crystal that promotes love and healing. It is said to help… Read more
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Gemstone of the Month-Sodalite
Can’t sleep? Need an athletic boost? Suffering from dyspepsia? Maybe sodalite is what you need! Most sodalite is royal or dark blue with white patterns, but it can occur as other colors. It is named for its sodium content. Because of the similarity of color, sodalite is sometimes confused with lapis lazuli; both have small… Read more