MagpieApproved: Aquamarine

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Prepping For Fridays Post!

Quickie post today. I've been snapping pics of most the new pieces I've gotten made for this weekends reveal and impending launch of my new line! Most because my batteries died ..... thankfully I keep some rechargeables on hand just in case! They're charging as I type this and I thought I'd round up some pics for todays post in the mean time. Yes I know I'm late....

Gorgeous Copper Gifts, Wind Dancer Studios

Count Your Lucky Stars
Corky pulled together this gorgeous treasury for team LACWE today

Brass & Aquamarine Earrings by Wind Dancer Studios on Etsy

Week 10 - Year of Jewelry Aquamarine

Silver and Crystal Pearl Earrings by Wind Dancer Studios

Week 11 - Year of Jewelry Hinged

I've had my nose to the grindstone all day and it's time for some family time, NetFlix and Hawaii 5 0. Last week I found the original show on NetFlix and watched an episode with my son. I'm pretty sure he thinks the new Kono is much cuter lol Don't forget! Next weeks post will be early === Friday!!

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We'll see you on Friday!

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

March Birthstone = Aquamarine

Available in my Etsy

Continuing our monthly postings of Birthstones this month we have Aquamarine. It is of a beautiful pale icy blue color quite fitting for this time of year when ice gives way to the first blush of spring. Especially fitting for this year when we seem to have had wave after wave of ice and snow storms. I for one am quite ready for this springs offerings.

This month holds two stones Heliotrope (aka Bloodstone) has been the stone of record since as early as the 15th century with Jasper as it's companion stone. However sometime around 1912 Aquamarine was substituted for Jasper and has quickly become the more recognized stone of the two.

Bloodstone too is quite fitting for this time of year, with its range of greens and slight speckles of red. The religious connotations aside (marking the upcoming Easter holiday) it is a striking stone, much like small flowers poking their heads up through the mossy ground and matt of last falls leaves.

Who in this world of ours their eyes
In March first open shall be wise,
In days of peril firm and brave,
And wear a bloodstone to their grave.