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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“Close to You” earrings
July (garnet) November (topaz) December (zircon) Do you know that you have something in common with everyone you know? In fact, you have something in common with everyone on the planet, even your pets. Yes, even Fido and Fluffy. What is it? You all have a birthday! To celebrate all this interconnectedness, especially with those […]