Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Long Necklaces Aren't Just A Trend

Long necklaces are in right now, draped over sleek tops, layered with other pieces. This fall, I look forward to wearing some of my favorite long necklaces over turtle-neck sweaters, or over black and neutral-colored shift dresses. The metals and shiny gemstones contrast beautifully against fall colors.

Trend or not, we believe that classic pieces are always here to stay. That's why we always look to the future to create timeless pieces that won't be subjected to the short-lived fashion trends.

My mother always taught me to collect quality, timeless pieces for my wardrobe. I found that this attitude towards shopping made me feel less guilty, and more like I'm collecting pieces I'll be able to wear all my life (or, at least pass onto my daughter if my metabolism slows when I'm older).

These long necklaces would be quality additions to your jewelry box.



Long Necklace: Golden Quartz Gold Necklace
Beautiful, shimmering, and very unique golden quartz stone hangs stylishly long on this luxurious and modern long necklace. 14k goldfill chain and clasp. Length: 32"


Long Necklace: Tourmalated Quartz Necklace
Classy, elegant tourmalated quartz (30 x 40 mm) is wrapped in sterling silver wire, and hung stylishly long on sterling silver chain. This necklace gives an abstract and modern beauty.

Monday, September 10, 2007

Sharing: Kahlil Gibran

"Love has no other desire but to fulfil itself.
But if you love and must needs have desires, let these be your desires:
To melt and be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night.
To know the pain of too much tenderness.
To be wounded by your own understanding of love;
And to bleed willingly and joyfully.
To wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving;
To rest at the noon hour and meditate love's ecstasy;
To return home at eventide with gratitude;
And then to sleep with a prayer for the beloved in your heart and a song of praise upon your lips."
- Kahlil Gibran
(canyon picture via morguefile)

Thursday, September 6, 2007

Chakras, Gemstones, and Chakra Jewelry--That's great, but what's a Chakra?

With yoga becoming more widespread, the general public has become more familiar with the term "chakra". But what is a "chakra"? This is an attempt to give a simple introduction to chakras (although the concept of chakras is a vast and intricate field) and why many, including those who have a yoga practice, people who believe in Chinese qi (c'hi) gong, find chakra jewelry useful in their everyday lives, and how you may find this knowledge beneficial to the quality of your life.


beautiful lotus flower (via morguefile)


The concept of chakras comes from ancient oriental and Hindu studies in energy centers along the spine. The word itself, "Chakra", comes from the Sanskrit word for wheel. Those who seriously study and practice chakras see the chakras as colorful wheels. The idea is that the balance of all seven chakras will translate to good health and well-being emotionally, physically and spiritually. The imbalance of chakras will impede the flow of energy, slowing one's life force. This results in depression, disease and negative attitudes.

The chakras are aligned along the spine, and all vibrate at different speeds. The Piezoelectric effect explains why gemstones are powerful tools in the balance of chakras. Gemstones respond to and affect the energy that courses through our bodies and its vibrations help balance and harmonize various chakras.

Citrine Nuggets Gold Bracelet
(Citrine aids in opening the sacral chakra, and solar plexus chakra)


A more in-depth explanation with charts, chakra-related gemstones and more information about chakras, including chakra imbalance indicators, can be found here. (http://wishgiving.com/gems/chakra-jewelry.html)

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