by Angela Blessing | Mar 9, 2016 | Creative, Gemstones, Gift Ideas, Jewelry, Native American Culture
The Medicine Wheel are traditional cultural and spiritual symbols of the some Native Peoples of North America. Because it is used as both a cosmological and practical wisdom, its meaning and appointments can be fluid and flexible depending ion the context in which it...
by Angela Blessing | Mar 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
The image of the the beautiful lavishly feathered mythological bird rising up from the flames is a powerful symbol of the cycle of life and death, the purifying element of fire, and the glorious possibility of new life coming forth from the ashes. It has been a...
by Angela Blessing | Mar 9, 2016 | Artists on Art, Creative, Jewelry, Personal Power
In my line of work, great creative ideas are like GOLD, and lack inspiration has the potential to create anxiety, guilt and malaise. Do you have production timelines that you know require the writing of good copy, creating finished art works, or generating creative...
by Angela Blessing | Mar 8, 2016 | Artists on Art, Creative, Jewelry, Jewery Technique, Native American Culture, Silver Smithing, Travel
Nowadays, most people interested in jewelry making enroll in a class at the local community college. I know that in a classroom setting, you typically have the opportunity to get exposed to a variety of different jewelry making techniques, which might be good for...
by Angela Blessing | Mar 7, 2016 | Gemstones, Personal Power
Are you feeling some intense attraction to this mythical mineral, this green goddess, this utterly magical, uniquely alive, Emerald? Since I’ve become deeply involved with the world of gems and minerals as an independent art jeweler, I’ve always adored...
by Angela Blessing | Mar 5, 2016 | Gemstones, Jewelry
Are you wanting to more deeply understand the amazing powers of Blue Apatite? Of course, I highly recommend spending some time yourself with this beautiful blue gift from the earth. Its powerful to meditate with, asking what medicine this stone has for you… In...
by Angela Blessing | Mar 4, 2016 | Gemstones, Uncategorized
Interested in learning more about the power of Amethyst? The violet light of Amethyst is said to be the “Stone of Meditation” as it helps to gently open the crown chakra to the universal energies of wisdom and spiritual awakening. Its an expansive tool...
by Angela Blessing | Mar 4, 2016 | Gemstones
Interested in discovering more about the properties and meaning of the gorgeous gemstone Amber? It’s simply remarkable that such a material even exists! To think; trees grow, absorbing and converting sunlight into life-force energy for growth and the very blood...
by Angela Blessing | Mar 4, 2016 | Gemstones, Uncategorized
Interested in diving more deeply into the watery depths of this universally prized Beryl Gemstone? The beautiful and absolutely alluring blue hues of Aquamarine (of course) bring all things oceanic to mind. Its light and ethereal, let emotionally touching. I always...
by Angela Blessing | Feb 11, 2016 | Artists on Art, Events, Gemstones
Thinking of making the trip to buy for your jewelry business at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show? This year was my fourth year I went for purchasing wholesale jewelry supplies, mainly beads and gemstones, both rough and finished for my handmade art-jewelry line. I use...