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march birthstone - aquamarine

March 11, 2016 Lizzy Shaw

When shopping for jewelry or a present for a loved one, it can be hard to decide what they'd like to receive. But, as a jeweler, I will always suggest jewelry as an ideal gift for everyone - including yourself! A good place to start is always a birthstone or Zodiac stone, as everyone has a birthday and a Zodiac sign, so you can't go wrong!The birthstone for March is Aquamarine; it is a very beautiful medium to pale aqua clear blue stone. We are used to seeing it cut or in cabochons in its pure, transparent form, but Aquamarine...


10 things to make Valentine's Day sweet!

January 30, 2016 Lizzy Shaw

Whether you have a romantic partner or not, Valentine's Day, February 14th, is a great time to show the sweeties in your life how much you love them. Here are some of my current favorite things to get, make or give for Valentine's Day. Lots of love and kisses to you!   xxxx   1. Show your honey that your heart is burning for them with these super cute heart-shaped votive candles from efavormart.com 2. Your heart will flip for these adorable and super-easy to make felt heart candy pouches from Purl Soho - sweets to the sweet! 3. Show...


gemstones for travelers

December 04, 2015 Lizzy Shaw

  As we get ready to take off for vacation or business travel, many of us are looking for extra protection or for products or objects that make travel a little easier and/or less stressful. For centuries, people from every culture and country have turned to minerals and gemstones for their mythical powers, many of which are applicable for travelers. Some people carry polished gems in their pockets; some people wear jewelry made from beneficial stones (we love that, of course). So...take a look at this list and see how beautiful gemstones can give you a little extra help on...


get spooky for halloween!

October 08, 2015 Lizzy Shaw

Do you love Halloween? Are you one of those people who likes to dress up or do you like to keep it on the down low? Personally, while I love Halloween, I'm not a big costume wearer, and I especially never want to put spooky makeup on or anything like that. I tend to show off my Halloween style with something subtle; I'll put on a spider ring or I'll dress all in black or something else on the subtle side. But I do love having friends over for dinner to help greet the millions of trick or treaters that...


Love and Gemstones

September 29, 2015 Lizzy Shaw

Throughout history, every culture has assigned meanings to different gemstones; and of course it's up to you whether or not you choose to "believe" in those traditional meanings of gemstones and crystals. But certainly, they are beautiful no matter what, and if assigning a meaning or use gives it that little bit of extra significance or pleasure in using or wearing it, then why not? The things that people want to bring into their lives tend to be love, money, health and peace, with love being the number one. So - if you want to bring love into your life,...