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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It's still not too late - we have express mail available. It usually ships overnight. For more information click here.

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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Handmade jewelry - agates

Diablo Canyon Agate, Onyx Necklace

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To write about agates is a little like writing about dogs. There are so many different kinds and they are found just about everywhere in the world. They may look different, but they're still agates.

I've always liked agates and have often carried "lucky agates" and have given many "lucky agates" to my husband to carry around. He usually loses his, and then I have to go back to the rock shop and buy him another one. Since I love going to the rock shop this is not a sacrifice. Banded agates are my favorite, but agates have all sorts of patterns. Agates also occur in just about every color. They are one of natures most beautiful creations - but there are so many! Nature has done an excellent job!

All agates are a form of chalcedony, which is a form of quartz. They're formed in cavities of eruptive rocks or ancient lavas. They are formed in layers, which causes the banding, but many different patterns can occur, depending on the geological process. This formation can take from decades to thousands of years.

Agate was highly valued by ancient civilizations. It was discovered with the remains of Stone Age man in France dated 20,000 - 16,000 B.C. The ancient Egyptians used it prior to 3000 B.C. Throughout history agates were used as a talisman or amulet.

Agates are said to improve the confidence, strength, courage and vitality of the wearer. They are also believed to treat various physical ailments.

There are agates that are fairly common and agates that are quite rare. The Snake River agate is found in one area of southwestern Idaho and you hardly ever see it. When I purchased the Diablo Canyon agate, above, I tried to find information about it. I could find none at all! So I suspect the Diablo Canyon agate is quite rare.

Agates have a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale of hardness, with 10 being the hardest.

So when you are wearing a pair of crazy lace agate earrings, or a Diablo Canyon agate necklace, you are indeed wearing an ancient artifact. An antique, of sorts. Who knows how old it is? As old as the Earth!

Handmade jewelry - the perfect gift

Ruby crazy lace agate earrings
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The holidays are fast approaching. Whether you view your holiday as a special religious or spiritual event, or an opportunity to renew ties with friends and family, chances are you will be looking for some meaningful gifts to give to those close to you.

Most women like jewelry. Many women love it. When you are looking for a gift for a family member, a girlfriend, a friend who is a woman, or the love of your life, jewelry is a very good choice. It tells her that you care enough to give her a gift that is truly unique. It is very often a keepsake. It's small, so it won't create clutter. It's something that she can't have too much of. When she wears it she will always think of the one who gave it to her. It can be a talisman or a tribute or a fashion statement.

So when you see that piece of jewelry that has her name on it - or calls out to you, you'll know it's right. You know she'll have it for a long, long time. You know she'll remember you.

Give the gift of joy!

Handmade Jewelry - we have pearls, pearls, pearls!

Coin pearl bracelet with gemstones and Swarovski crystal

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We have a new page of pearl jewelry, with handmade freshwater pearl necklaces, bracelets and earrings. There are pearls in many colors, shapes and sizes.

Pearls are classic and feminine. In my opinion they are the most feminine of all gemstones - although they aren't really gemstones. Pearls are the only gems to come from within a living organism. Freshwater pearls are found (usually farmed) in certain breeds of mussels.

Some of our pearl jewelry is simple, such as a necklace of a single strand of freshwater pearls. We also have pearls combined with gems and Swarovski crystals. They're sure to please! Come take a look!