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Dear friends,

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Thank you.

Colors Available: Black, Brown, Green, Pink, Red, Yellow, Blue, Watermelon, Blue-green

Appearance: Shiny, opaque or translucent, long striated or hexagonal structure. All sizes.

Rarity: Easily obtained from specialist stores.

Source: Sri Lanka, Brazil, Africa, United States, Western Australia, Afghanistan, Italy

Attributes: Tourmaline cleanses, purifies and transforms dense energy into a lighter vibration. It grounds spiritual energy, clears and balances all the chakra and forms a protective shield around the body. Tourmaline is a shamanic stone that brings protection during rituals. It can be used for scrying and was traditionally used to point to the culprit or cause in times of trouble and indicate a 'good' direction in which to move. Natural Tourmaline wands are useful healing tools. They clear the aura, remove blockages, disperse negative energy and point to solutions for specific problems. They are excellent for balancing and connecting the chakra. At a physical level, they rebalance the meridians. Tourmaline has a strong affinity with the devic energies ans is extremely beneficial for the garden and plants. Psychologically, Tourmaline aids in understanding oneself and others. taking you deep into yourself, promoting self-confidence and diminishing fear. It banishes any feeling of being a victim and attracts inspiration, compassion, tolerance and prosperity. Tourmaline is a powerful mental healer, balancing the right-left hemispheres of the brain and trainsmuting negative thought patterns into positive ones. This stone brings the mental processes, the chakra, and the biomagnectic sheath into alignment. It is helpful treating paranoia and for overcoming dyslexia, as it improves hand-to-eye coordination and the assimilation and translation of coded information. Physically, Tourmaline releases tension, which makes it helpful in spinal adjustments. It balances male-female energy within the body.

Healing: The striations along the side of Tourmaline enhance energy flow, making it an excellent stone for healing, energy enhancement and removal of blockages. Each different colors of Tourmaline ha its own speciafic healing ability. Position:Pleace or wear as appropriate. To stimulate meridians, place with the tip pointing in the same direction as the flow. Excellent for gem essences which work quickly and efficiently. Information from The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall

I'll be posting more information on other crystals when time permits Meantime, these are the attributes of garnet.

Available Colors: Red, Pink, Green, Orange, Yellow, Brown & Black

Appearance: Transparent or translucent crystal, often small and faceted or larger opaque piece

Rarity: Red are the common ones.

Source: Worldwide

Attributes: Garnet is a powerfully energizing and regenerating stone. It cleanses and re-energizes the chakra. It revitalizes, purifies and balance energy, bringing serenity or passion as appropriate. It is said to be able to warn approaching danger and was long ago carried as a protective tailsman. Garnet is one of the most plentiful stones. It has several forms according to its mineral base, each of which have different properties in addition to the geneeric attributes. Garnet inspires love & devotion. It balances the sex drive and alleviates emotional disarmony. Red garnet in particular stimulates the controlled rise of kundalini energy and aids sexual potency. This is a stone of commitment. Garnet is a useful crystal to have in a crisis. It is particularly helpful in situations where there seems to be no way out or where life has fragmented or is traumatic. It fortifies, activiates, and strengthens the survival instinct, bringig courage and hope into seemingly hopeless situations. Crisis is turned into a challenge under Garnet;s influence. It also promotes mutual assistance in times of trouble. Garnet has a strong link with pituitary gland and can stimulate expanded awareness and past-life recall. Garnet activates other crystals, amplifying their effect. It clears negative chakra energy. Square-cut garnets are said to bring success in bussiness matters. Psychologically, Garnet sharpen your perceptions of yourself and other people. It dissolves ingrained behaviour patterns that are no longer serving you and bypasses resistance or self-induced unconscious sabotage. Mentally, Garnet helps you to let go of useless or old or obsolete ideas. Emotionally, Garnet removes inhibitions & taboos. It opens up the heart & bestows self-confidence.

Healing: Garnet regenerates the body. It stimulates the metabolism. Garnet treats spinal & cellular disorders, purifies and re-energizes the blood, heart & lungs, and regenerates DNA. It assists assimilation of minerals and vitamins.

Position: Earlobes, finger or over the heart. Wear in contact with skin. Place on the skin as approate in healing.

Secretaries' Week -  This annual event was originally organized in 1952 as "National Secretaries Week" by the National Secretaries Association (now known as the International Association of Administrative Professionals) 

It was established as an effort to recognize secretaries for their contributions in the workplace, and to attract people to secretarial/administrative careers.

This Secretaries' Week, reward your secretary with a gift she've always wanted.

It will be one of the Best Secretaries' Week Gifts you can ever give and one that your secretary will truly appreciate.

Customize this gift according to your budget.  Gift wrapping included.

Email to: karenlyn.roxanne@yahoo.com for more information.

Dear friends,

Been busy preparing for Chinese Lunar New Year, but still managed to squeeze out some pieces of work.

Check out my photo gallery ;)

Wishing all Wealth & Health & many more blessings to come this Lunar New Year.

Cheers!

I was commissioned to customize these few items over the weekend.

Rose Quartz & Garnet Bracelet with Sterling Silver clasp

This pair is a Bull (Ox) Jade Carving Earring

Mystic Knots Jade Earring

I made this bracelet for Claudia sometime back in Nov 2007, as I was spring cleaning, I found it, thought I could share with you ;)

I'll publishing more information on jewelry making & materials soon.

Dear friends,

I've just received an article from House of Gems & I would like to share this information with you.

Costs of running your business:
These can include: Tools; Displays; Stationary; Cards; Licenses; Professional insurance policies; Returns; Repairs; Workspace (a room or space set aside for your work and storage); Lessons and classes; Bookkeeping or hiring a book keeper for your business and taxes; Sales forms; Charge card services and machines; Bank services and fees; Furniture; Maintaining stock and supplies (your money tied-up); Business publications; Telephone expenses; DSL line; Computer and peripherals; Close-up camera and lights; Postage; Delivery; Packaging; Auto mileage expenses; Extra electricity expenses; Employees or assistants (with employees come taxes, unemployment, and workers-comp insc.); Donations; Samples; Wear and tear; Depreciation; Etc.; and don't forget the time it takes you to run your business (if you were someone else's employee, you'd be paid for this time).

Costs of promoting your work:
Promotion expenses can include: Photos; Brochures; Web site and links; Yellow pages; Contests; Advertising; Donations; Etc, plus your time.

Costs of selling your creations:
Venues: Direct retail sales: Open a store; Art and Craft shows; Flea Markets; House parties; Mail order catalog; "Trunk shows"; Internet sales; E-Bay; Wear your creations at your "9 to 5" worksite and sell them; Etc.

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I'll try to post more information soon. ;)

I've made 4 more pairs of cuff links today

  Turquoise & Amethyst Cuff Link (M021/09)

Carnelian Cuff Link (M022/09)

  Jade Cuff Link (M023/09)

  White Quartz Cufflink (M024/09)

What other gemstones are you looking for?  Drop me a line ;)

Dear friends,

I've just completed a pair of cuff links, more will be coming up ;).  Getting ready for my Valentine's Collection .  Cuff links are not just for men, in fact women now in their power suit wear them too.  Drop me an email if you wanna have them customize to the color, gemstones or shape you want.  Promotion package - 2 pairs from S$38.00 to S$45.00 - choose from single beads (1 pair) and multi-beads cuff links. (more than 20% off, no further discount given :P) - excluding M023/09 & M024/09.

This is the one I've done.

  Front View

  Back View

  T-Bar

  Clover

  Round

I've been interviewed by Handmade Jewelry Club recently .  It has been published, visit http://www.handmade-jewelry-club.com/ to view content.

Thanks to all who have supported me all these years ;).

Special thanks to Jane of Handmade Jewelry Club for giving me this opportunity to share my passion.

Wishing all a Prosperous 2009!

This year is going to be a tough year for many of us due to the global economic crsis.  Nevertheless, I'm thankful for all the blessings I've received.

Chinese Lunar New Year is just 3 weeks away, if you are searching for the right gemstones to wear this lunar new year, these are the gemstones for your reference ;)

Rooster - Amethyst, Rubelite & Ruby

Pig - Light Blue gemstones, e.g. Aquamarine, Blue Topaz

Dog - Sapphire, Black Hematite, Black Tourmaline, Onyx, Obsidian, Black Agate, Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Topaz

Sheep - Citrine, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Topaz, Yellow Diamond, Tiger's Eye, wear precious & semi-precious gemstones from the earth.

Horse - Red cabochon Garnet, Carnelian, Red Jasper or Coral.  Wear mystic knot or longevity symbol to bring beneficial luck.

Rabbit - Dark blue and/or black color stones.  Sapphire, Black Hematite, Onyx, Obsidian, Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Topaz.

Dragon - Wear jade for wealth, Diamond for love.

Snake - Diamonds, White Quartz, Faceted bracelets & necklaces.  Wear Ruby & Rubelite for love.

Tiger - Red stones - Rubelite, Ruby, Garnet, Carnelian, Red Agate

Rat - Clear stones, Diamonds, White Quartz.  Wear blue stones for love.

Ox - Red stones - Garnet, Carnelian, Red Jasper, Coral

Monkey - Wear yellow stones & gold.  E.g. Citrine, Yellow Topaz.

Useful Links:

1. Horoscope -  http://www.astrosage.com/horoscope/2009-horoscope-astrology.asp

2. Chinese Zodiac -  http://my.horoscope.com/getChineseHoroscope.asp?sign=10&day=5&month=1&year=2009

Jadeite - Stone of Weath, Health and Harmony

Feng Shui Remedies For Studies And Promotion

In the ancient times, when the Feng Shui Master points out the corner where the literati star falls, a seven storey high pagoda would be erected at that location.

Today, it would be unfeasible to imitate the ancients. Since we cannot win be quantity, we win by quality. The essences of earth - crystals, jade and wood are used to carve into pagoda.

Both the clear quartz and green aventurine pagodas will enhance the good ?Qi? of the literati star when placed in the correct position.

The material contains the energy of the five elements and ornaments of these natural materials will be able to ward off evil, giving you and your family protection and good health.

Both the black obsidian pixiu and the black obsidian hulu (gourd) capable of resolving legal matters, conflicts and fights.

While black obsidian is commonly believed in both western and in the orient to be able to absorb negative energies, the shape of the hulu (gourd) can prevent disintegration and decomposing, keep things in within fresh.

To ward off malefactors and invite benefactors, the black obsidian long gui (dragon tortise) is often used. It can also help resolve legal conflicts.

The long gui (dragon tortise) is the eldest son of the dragon, bearing a dragon head and a body of a tortoise. It is a symbol of someone with high social status.

Feng Shui Remedies For Wealth And Fame

Feng Shui Remedies For Romance

Romance is important for a harmonious lifestyle. Romance can also be interpreted as how well-liked by others a person is.

Specifically, to amplify the opportunities in your love life, rose quartz rabbit is recommended.

Similarly, the green aventurine rabbit will enhance the flower of romance, but it will bring you a person with different personality from the rose quartz rabbit.

Religious Accessories

Feng Shui is in no manner an advocate of any religion. Nor does it conflict with any beliefs or practices. Feng Shui is the harmonization of elements in the compound, allowing the positive to blossom and the ill to fade away. Meditation and praying in locations of residents with the most auspicious energy will heighten the chances of your wishes coming true. Other than that, the material of the idol you are praying to makes a difference as well. As mentioned, natural materials are the most recommended. E.g. Jade Cross Pendant, Goddess of Mercy Pendant.