Bejeweled

Hiding away
There's a little bit of gypsy in me
Just hanging around
Till that magical night
When the stars by their light
Give mystery to the sleeping lagoon,
While a haunting guitar
Not too near, not too far,
Gaily hums away,
Strums away
A titillating tune.

When I'm there in the dream
With the one in the world
I worship passionately,
At the moment supreme
Will be shown the unknown
Gypsy in me.

(Cole Porter; Anything Goes)

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"There is a harmony in autumn, and a luster in its sky, which through the summer is not heard or seen, as if it could not be, as if it had not been!"

  ~Percy Bysshe Shelley

Candy Apple

Remember the crunchy cinnamon hard candy that coats a crisp, tart apple. Bring a little candy apple red to your wardrobe with a modern silver bezel featuring a gorgeous piece of red coral. Throw on a pair of patent leather shoes and a splash of red lipstick and get ready to have some fun. So delicious!


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"Our passions are the true phoenixes; when the old one is burnt out,
a new one rises from its ashes."
~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Amber Afterglow

Kicking through piles of fallen leaves the wind has whisked from the branches, they rustle and crunch under your feet on a crisp autumn afternoon. Sipping tea and watching the trees turn, while wrapped in the warmth of a cherished quilt, you enjoy all that fall has to offer.​​

For those who crave the warmth of autumn, experience them through the rich and irresistible hues of amber. Amber jewelry reflects a comforting seasonal palette that is reminiscent of that special place and time. Wrap yourself in a cozy sweater and indulge in an Amber Afterglow.

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"How beautifully leaves grow old.  How full of light and color are their last days." 
~John Burroughs

Appletini

The green-apple crispness of Peridot complements today’s lively fashion scene perfectly. As the popularity of lime green continues to grow, so does the youthful appeal of this citrus-hued gem. Hit just the right balance of sweet and tart with these refreshing earring designs and add some excitement to any outfit.

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The Cocktail:

Appletini

Makes 1

* 2oz Vodka

* ½ oz Apple Pucker Schnapps

* ½ oz Apple Juice

* Ice

* Apple Slice

Prepare apple slices ahead of time: Slice mid-sections of green apples showing off the 5-point star in the core. This makes for a dazzling presentation. (Remember to remove the seeds) Store these slices in 7-UP to deter oxidation. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Combine the ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass.

Adjust the apple pucker to taste and keep it really cold. It’s best to chill both the vodka and the apple pucker. Float one slice of green apple on top of your drink. Serve Appletini and enjoy!

Sunset Glow

At dusk, a sky splashed with color blends soft golden rays with sweeping clouds of caramel and coral. Sun-kissed bronze reflections glisten across a lake creating a peaceful moment where the whole atmosphere glows in pure pleasure. 

The subtle expression of color in these pieces of jewelry is reminiscent to the gentleness that nature displays as it ever so smoothly sinks the sun below the horizon. Shimmering Oregon sunstone, soft smoky quartz and lustrous pearls reflect the mood of this quiet, serene beach at the end of long day. Add it to your wardrobe on a day you need a touch of sun and let the relaxation begin.

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Sunflower Spirit

Yellow and Orange hues bring cheer to our days, drawing us in like bees to flowers' sweet nectar. Imagine an expansive field of sunflowers and feel your spirit soar. Their big charming faces brighten up the garden everyday they are in bloom and spread pure joy! Add sunflower radiance to your wardrobe and welcome the essence of laughter & pleasure into your life.

"A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition."

~William Arthur Ward

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THE WILD SUNFLOWER

At early dawn, like soldiers in their places,
Rank upon rank the golden sunflowers stand;
Gazing toward the east with eager faces,
Waiting, until their god shall touch the land
To life and glory, longingly they wait,
Those voiceless watchers at the morning's gate.

Dawn's portals tremble silently apart;
Far to the east, across the dewy plain,
A glory kindles that in every heart
Finds answering warmth and kindles there again;
And rapture beams in every radiant face
Now softly glowing with supernal grace.

And all day long that silent worship lasts,
And as their god moves grandly down the west,
And every stem a lengthening shadow casts
Toward the east, ah, they love him best,
And watch till every lingering ray is gone,
Then slowly turn to greet another dawn.

~Albert Bigelow Paine

“Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.

It's what sunflowers do.”

~Helen Keller

Heavenly

The soft blue sky envelops us, taking us on a journey that starts at the cool aqua dawn and ends at the edge of a calm, golden lit horizon. As children lay in grassy fields imagining cloud sailboats floating through the sky, young lovers watch sun rays pour out of a cloud covered sky atop a picnic blanket in the county.

Larimar or blue pectolite's beautiful blue color is often considered to embody the beautiful blue colors of the sky and sea. It is an extremely rare gemstone found only in one location: a mountainous, relatively inaccessible area in the province of Barahona in the Dominican Republic. Also called the Atlantis Stone, Larimar, has been linked to the lost continent of Atlantis and been claimed by metaphysical experts to be one of the best healing stones. 

Colored, like turquoise (for which it is often mistaken) by copper, the stone has a magnificently speckled, sometimes web-like blue and white appearance that makes it seem as if a piece of sky fell to earth and was set in jewelry. This vista-like, scenic quality is quite unique making it a delightful and attractive stone for jewelry.

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“There is in every true woman's heart, a spark of heavenly fire,

 which lies dormant in the broad daylight of prosperity,

but which kindles up and beams and blazes in the dark hour of adversity.”

~Washington Irving