Handmade gemstone necklace - express yourself!

Handmade sugilite charm necklace
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Handmade lapis and flower sugilite necklace
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I would guess that people have been wearing necklaces probably from the time early man found a way to tie a knot.

A necklace can make a statement, whether you are wearing a small pendant, or a big chunky bunch of rocks. It's one of the first things people notice.

I'm not a real "out there" sort of person in terms of wanting to be noticed, but I've seen some necklaces that are gorgeous and huge and definite conversation starters. I appreciate the artistry of such necklaces, and of course I adore the gems. A single gemstone on a silver chain, or on leather, is also a wonderful addition to any outfit - exquisite simplicity.

One of my favorite necklaces of all time was one I saw in a gallery here in Sonoma. It was made of smooth gray pebbles probably found on a beach and drilled and wired together, rosary style, on antiqued metal. It wasn't something you see every day, and it was more of an artistic statement than it was wearable art. Maybe the reason I liked it was because I love the beach and spend half of my time there picking up stones and shells. I'd wear such a necklace once in a while if I owned it. But then I really like gemstones that are close to their natural state and maybe a little funky, even though I realize most people don't. I live in California, after all. We're all a bit strange here.

Necklaces are keepsakes too. I have necklaces and other jewelry given to me decades ago. I may not wear the jewelry at the moment, but I remember where each piece came from or who gave it to me and the occasion. That's one reason jewelry is such a nice gift - small remembrances of your life. Kind of like snapshots.

I betcha the first necklace ever worn was a beautiful little stone tied around the neck of a pretty neanderthal woman!

The bluebird of happiness - again!

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At the risk of being redundant, I could not resist posting these pictures. As the east coast sits in snow, and the San Francisco Bay area is drenched in rain, we do get bluebirds and rainbows. Here is that little bird, cuter than ever! While we're waiting for spring we do get treats!

Handmade gemstone bracelets - great entertainment!

Kingman and Mohave turquoise bracelet
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There are many wonderful things about bracelets. They're very feminine. Especially dangly bracelets, or bracelets made with pretty gemstones. Unlike earrings and necklaces, you can admire a bracelet as you wear it. When you're on the phone, waiting for someone, or sitting in the back at an interminable meeting you can entertain yourself looking at, and playing with your bracelet, or bracelets. Of course, if you're the fidgety type you may drive the people around you crazy, but that's another matter entirely.

The women you encounter will openly admire your bracelet, and you can both admire it at once. The men, especially the manly men, won't say much about your bracelet, but it will get filed in their subconscious under "feminine = sexy = hmmm". (Oh, men are just so ........ different.)

You can buy yourself a handmade bracelet because you love it, or to entertain yourself, make new friends, and even attract the love of your life. (The last part is not guaranteed, but entirely possible.)

Happy Valentine's Day from Sacred Earth Jewelry!!!

All you need is love!

John Lennon

Valentine gifts - handmade heart jewelry

Handmade Heart Earrings - Jade and Sterling Silver
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Heart necklace - Pearl and Thai Hill Tribe silver
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Jewelry, lovingly made by hand, is the best gift you can give any of your Valentines. We have handmade necklaces, bracelets and earrings handcrafted with sweet hearts. Perfect for all of your sweeties - be they the love of your life, a dear friend, or even your granny! (I used to love giving my grandmothers little Valentine gifts and cards - and I was not a kid!)

We have handmade jewelry in a wide range of prices, so there is a lot of jewelry to chose from. And as always, Valentine gifts don't have to be hearts, and hearts are for every day, not just Valentine's Day.

Check out our heart jewelry - necklaces, bracelets and earrings here. Most items are one of a kind and most are made with gems considered to be gems of the heart. Also look through the rest of our web site for other ideas.We have free shipping in the U.S.A. through Valentine's Day. Check here for details!

Valentine's Day - handmade gemstone jewelry, of course!

Carnelian and Bali Sterling silver Bracelet

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Jade and Prehnite Heart Earrings
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Just about every culture has holidays, or special days people celebrate. Most of these days probably originated with significant events, and then became custom. I think they're a good thing because they help us celebrate life. We need to celebrate often. It gives meaning to our lives and helps us feel alive! There's enough "Ugh" - we need to feel the "Ahh"!

Valentine's day is just one of those nice days for lovers and friends and family. It kind of has become a day when you just tell the people dear to you that you love them. What better way to celebrate Valentine's day than with a gift of handmade jewelry? It's special, beautiful and probably the only one like it - like the special person you give it to. We have a special page of heart jewelry here. Hearts aren't just for Valentine's day, and a Valentine gift never really has to be a heart. Your Valentine will have this year's Valentine jewelry next year, and for many years to come - long after the flowers are wilted or the candy eaten.

Come in and look around. We have handmade jewelry made with beautiful gemstones with and without hearts, in bracelets, necklaces and earrings to wear any day of the year.

Bluebird - an unexpected treat!

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My friend Jim sent these pictures of a bluebird this morning. He was surprised to see the bluebird because it had been so cold. I thought this little bluebird was so cute that I wanted to share it.

The mythology of the bluebird goes back thousands of years and is associated with all sorts of good things such as cheerfulness, happiness, prosperity, etc. So I take this little bird as a sign of good things - whatever they may be to you!

Handmade Jewelry - free shipping through Valentine's Day!

"For Your Heart"

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A soggy hillside in Sonoma

A soggy hillside, Sonoma, CA

It's been said that in California we don't have seasons. That simply is not true. It is also said that we do have seasons - fire, drought, mudslides and earthquakes. For the past three years it has been drought season. Last summer driving through the countryside, one could see trees gasping for water - many big trees with many leaves withered up and fallen off in mid summer. There were huge fires everywhere. We rationed water and watched as yard plants withered. Each year we hoped for rain, but little came.

It seems that the storm door opened a week or two ago and we've had several huge storms. Normally I really hate the rainy, cloudy, cold winter in Northern California. Not so now. So, yesterday during a short break in the rain we went out to check things out. Didn't see much, as it's still winter and pretty cold, damp and miserable. But we did spy this soggy hillside. The grass is growing tall and thick. It will get up to three or four feet high. A very welcome sight indeed. Even our dog, Goopi, was excited and wanted to charge off into the grass.

Now that things have gone from dry to wet there is the danger of flooding and mudslides and the possibility we'll wind up in mudslide/flood season. Hopefully there will be a break in the rain, and the ground, which was parched for so long and has soaked up all the rain we've had so far, will accept a little more and things will go well.

Soggy is good.

Valentine musings

In this life we love and are loved by many people. When we are young we are with our parents, grandparents, siblings, friends and other extended family members. As we go through life we make a lot of friends along the way. Some forever, some just for a while. We have boyfriends, girlfriends and spouses, ex spouses. Then we have children, grandchildren and more extended family.

We love all of these people, each in a unique way. Some people are good for us, some not. We also make mistakes. We learn as much from our unsuccessful relationships as we do from the precious ones.

Each of these people leave their mark on our heart. They help make us who we are. Whether they are still around us or not, or gone from this world - they are still with us.

And let's not forget the family dog and cat and bunny - they are often wiser than most people - and have more integrity than a lot of folks.

All the hearts around us. It's impossible to forget them. As they pass through our minds and hearts, as they often do, may we remember the nobility in each one. There is nothing more pure in this world than the human heart.

for Vicki

Buy handmade jewelry - make a donation

Smoky Quartz Necklace

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When you buy an item from our clearance page, 100 percent of the profits are donated to the National Council on Aging in your honor.

There are a few reasons we chose the National Council on Aging. One is that if we are lucky, we all will be old some day, and we may need a helping hand. The National Council on Aging helps many senior citizens who need it. Another is that according to the Charity Navigator, the National Council on Aging very efficiently uses the funds they receive. There are many wonderful charitable organizations that are doing great things, but in many instances as little as only 22 percent of the funds received are actually spent on programs. We all work hard for our money, and when we donate it we want it to count.

I, for one, feel very fortunate these days. We're not rich, and we try to make our wants few. We also want to help anyone in any way we can. So that makes me feel very blessed.

May we all be blessed.

Handmade earrings - just for fun!

Small rhodochrosite earrings

Carnelian, silver and turquoise earrings
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When I was a freshman in college I had a psychology instructor who was very knowledgeable and personable. The most outstanding characteristic I appreciated about her at the time was that she had an endless supply of very interesting earrings. I would sit there fascinated as her earrings would dance with her every move. In particular I remember dancing carved wooden Buddha earrings. Those Buddhas would dance and dance and dance.

At that time I used to spend a lot of time at the museum with my boyfriend, since it was a free, warm place to hang out in the winter. I used to love the Egyptian exhibit because they had a lot of ancient Egyptian jewelry - beautiful turquoise set in gold and all sorts of other beautiful things to stir my fascination with all things jewelry.

I've always thought of earrings as fun, and have always had a pretty good collection. They are much more affordable than bracelets and necklaces. Big, dramatic dangly earrings can certainly create a look, as can small demure earrings. I like big earrings with short hair, or long hair pulled back. They can really define a look and set a mood. Small earrings are great for work and casual occasions. The great thing about being a woman is we can celebrate it by dressing and wearing our hair and accessories however we want - among endless other things, of course. We aren't limited to making a choice between the wing tips or the loafers.

So let those Buddhas dance! I think the Buddha would approve!

Holiday Sale and Free Shipping Ending Soon!

Turquoise and Thai Hill Tribe Silver Bracelet

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This Tuesday, December 29 is the last day of our holiday sale and free shipping. Both end at 9:00 PM.

Happy Holidays from Sacred Earth Jewelry!!

May Christmas find you just where you want to be,
and may the New Year bring you only good things.
Merry Christmas
Happy New Year!

Handmade jewelry - express mail available!

Lapis and Bali Sterling silver Bracelet
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Sonoma Plaza - Holiday decorations

Sonoma City Hall in Sonoma Plaza is all decked out for the holidays.
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The Hospice Tree in Sonoma Plaza is lighted every year as a memorial.
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