Category Archives: Uncategorized

Healing Benefits Of Wearing Copper

In an economy where just a few dollars can make the difference in a purchase, I’m looking into ways to keep the prices of my jewelry affordable. The cost of sterling silver is rising each day. I’ve always used sterling in my jewelry designs, but now I’m faced with the reality that the current silver prices will effect the cost of my jewelry. I have to raise prices as my costs continue rise.
 
The good news is, I’ am exploring different options in metals. I’ve recently been using more copper in my designs. This lead to a search on the healing benefits of  copper. More good news, copper is a very beneficial metal to wear for healing. Copper has long been used for its healing properties.
 
Historically copper has been used by humans dating back nearly 10,000 years. It was found that copper was even used in Pre-Columbian America in the area of the Middle East.  Metal workers crafted bells, ornaments, weapons, beads, earrings and armor. >> Continue reading
Posted in Healing Jewelry, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Celebrate Buddha’s Birth: Meditate!

This full Moon, May 9th, is one of the most auspicious dates in the Tibetan Buddhist Calendar. The May full moon is known as Wesak, the celebration of the birth and Ascension of Gautama Buddha and the enlightened consciousness of the Buddha within humanity. It is an excellent time to do meditation practice, as the benefits and merit for all sentient beings are exponentially multiplied.

 
Many teachers say it is a time when all the Masters of all beliefs are present. At this time we have the ability to access sacred knowledge, a deeper understanding of universal law, and a higher consciousness. An opening is created through the veil of obscurity, and we have an opportunity to actually see and know the true nature of things.
 
I will be practicing the Prajna Paramita practice with the Key West Tara Mandala Sangha. >> Continue reading
Posted in Jewelry, Meditation, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

What to do with a Crystal & Gemstone Collection?

I think I may have found a new sideline to my work- “Crystal and Gemstone appraiser“.
All this week  I’ve been helping a friend sort through, identify and price a large crystal and gemstone collection she recently acquired. She came to me and asked, “ What do I do with this amazing  Crystal collection my friend needs to let go of?”  I knew I could help and have some fun at the same time.
The collection contains a wide variety of beautiful gemstones and crystals which need pricing so that they can be re- sold. We have been sorting through many polished stones as well as rough mineral specimens like Malachite, Chrysocolla, Apache Tears. When a large perfect Aquamarine crystal turned up I knew the previous owner was a serious collector as this one stone is valued at more than $400.00. >> Continue reading

Posted in Crystals, Gemstones, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment