Gee, where did last week go? I think I'm in full holiday mode and the days are just flying by. I know I've been reading alot over the last week or so - that will have to be my excuse! Plus the weather has been very hot here - too hot to do anything productive it seems!
My daughter also received a new kitten last week that we have spent a lot of time with. Very friendly and cuddly, he has been keeping us very entertained - named 'Slider' as that's what he does - he runs and then slides along the floor :)
The last day or so I have been working on typing up information on gemstones - facts, lore and legends, for my website. It's surprising how much your brain can recall when it has to (and slightly depressing how much it forgets at times)! Some people are amazed when I start sprouting facts about gemstones or at my ability to identify gems. I quite like the quote I found on Donna-Marie Coggins site : “It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer.” Albert Einstein (1879-1955, Physicist). It is a pretty accurate statement for me - a lot of learning and re-reading and practicing giving a good knowledge base.
The picture above isn't of a new piece, but it's a perfect example to me of the wonder of stones - in this piece of jasper you can see its origins - a piece of the past for us to treasure now.
Hi Annette- thanks for saying hi on the mom blog group! Beautiful jewlelry! I like the one on the top right with the pastel colors! Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm really looking forward to read about my birthstone - emerald.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stones. It is amazing to think of how old they are. I spent a while working for Natural Wonders while I was in college. They sold all sorts of little stones and we had to read all abou them. I do remember some of the things. My favorite is Labradorite, I love it's irridescent quality. Can't wait to read your descriptions.
ReplyDeleteThat's an interesting stone. First I thought it looked like a nut. But I know absolutely nothing about gemstones. Or nuts.
ReplyDeleteAnnette, that has been something that I have found intrigues me more and more as I work with gemstones creating jewelry. I want to know more about them--their history, where they are found, all the healing properties, legends, any interesting trivia---all that information gives meaning to the stone and makes them special. Now, if I can figure out how to keep a piece of trivia associated with the correct stone I'll be doing well! Can't wait to see what you tell us in the future of your blog! Teri Twitter: Teri_B
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Very cool jewelry!
ReplyDeleteI'm still trying to figure where last week went myself. Gee whiz, time flies!
ReplyDeleteYour jewelry is absolutely fabulous. I'm very impressed with your creativity. Looking forward to seeing more pieces!
Hi Annette. So what kind of jasper is that? I really like the organic look, reminds me of a tree or wood. I too love reading about rocks, stones and particularly gems.
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Hot?! I am so jealous. Nothing but snow for me!
ReplyDeleteThat's so great!
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Hi Annette - I love that quote too - it makes perfect sense. Thanks for this post too. I must admit, I love gemstones but have never really given a lot of thought to each one's origin.
ReplyDeleteGreat quote, Annette. Thanks.
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