On etsy you are able to put together a collection of items from peoples shops, for any purpose. Here is my collection of beautiful items I admire from other shops on the theme ...Going native

Tridal Treasury List

Tresury list

On etsy you are able to put together a collection of items from peoples shops, for any purpose. Here is my collection of beautiful items I admire from other shops on the theme ... Butterfly

Butterfly Treasury List

Know your Gemstones....

                                                                   Garnet 

Garnet is steeped in history; it can be dated as far back as 3500BC, as it was discovered in a necklace uncovered in Egypt on the neck of a mummified body. Its name is derived from the Latin word “granatus” as it is similar in shape to the seed of a pomegranate. Incidentally, in Greek mythology this fruit is also regarded as a gift of love, and is said to symbolise eternity.

Garnet species are found in many colors including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, brown, black, pink and colorless. The rarest of these is the blue garnet, discovered in the late 1990s in Bekily, Madagascar

When studying the myths and legends surrounding Garnet, whether it be stories relating to the Aztecs, Romans, Egyptians, Native Americans or British Royalty, there is one theme common in all civilisations, across all periods of recorded time: Garnet is the ultimate gift of love. Today the gem continues to be a symbol of love, passion, eternity and warmth.

glitteringstones

 

Howlite memory wire Bracelet

I got my jewellery maker order from the DPD man the other day and have got carried away making Bracelets. I love these Howlite gemstones and the gorgeous patterns that naturally occur on each stone. Was very tempted to keep this bracelet for myself as I think it will make a beautiful piece for the summer months. (If we ever get a summer!)