Archive for November, 2009

  • In Memory of Ted Andrews

    In Memory of Ted Andrews

    I was first introduced to the name Ted Andrews in an Animal Wise book. I found the stories and messages very interesting and they seemed to sync with me. Then I felt that this energy could be turned into talismans of jewelry. I wondered who...

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  • The Unbroken Ring: Celtic Wedding Bands and Handfasting

    The Unbroken Ring: Celtic Wedding Bands and Handfasting

    The Wedding Band or Wedding Ring is symbolic of the unity of two people in marriage. The unbroken circle of the ring, without beginning or end, represents the eternal nature of the commitment being made. As a visual reminder of a promise of love and...

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  • Vampire Love

    Vampire Love

    Vampires -or Vampyres- have fascinated us mortals since prehistoric times. Though our reaction through the ages has swung from terror to curiosity to outright adoration, their presence as part of our shared consciousness is undeniable. In every culture on earth, Vampire tales have abounded from...

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  • Energy: Our Life Force

    Energy: Our Life Force

    The winds have calmed and the storm has passed here on the East Coast… The sailboat broke loose from its mooring and the dock broke in two. The yard was flooded 2 feet above the norm. Yet in all this there is a calm, an...

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  • The Charisma of the Claddagh

    The Charisma of the Claddagh

    Steeped in history and rich with meaning, the Irish Claddagh symbol has retained its popularity for over 300 years. Those of Irish descent, and, in fact, even those with no Irish ties, are captivated by the design, its meaning, and the heartwarming legends that...

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  • What Jewelry/Jewellery Means to Me

    What Jewelry/Jewellery Means to Me

    In 1990 I discovered a creativity within myself that I began to express through the magical metal of silver. Soon I began to work in yellow gold, then multi-colored gold in combination with the silver. I assembled a team of people to help bring my...

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  • A Gem of Many Facets: Jasmine Becket-Griffith

    A Gem of Many Facets: Jasmine Becket-Griffith

    Fans of fantasy artist Jasmine Becket-Griffith are never disappointed; her gallery is as varied as it is beautiful. Though known most widely for her “Big-eyed” Fairies, it’s clear from her body of work that Jasmine’s talent is nearly universal. Included with her Fairy art is...

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