Gemstones and precious stones are shaped or cut in different ways. If a stone is clear, the art of faceting it will great a stunning design. Faceting involves cutting the gemstone so that it reflects light. Each cut is the flat surface you can see and it is called a...
If you love jewelry and expressing your personal power with stunning handcrafted jewelry, you are going to love Angela Blessings’ creations. Based right in the heart of Santa Cruz, Angela’s powerful pieces are a real celebration of ancient silver smithing and glorious...
The Star Ruby is a stunning gemstone that is more powerful than the ruby itself. Its power emanates from the power of the full moon, thought to be captured in the crystals deep within the stone. Look closely and you will see these crystals exploding from the inner...
The third chakra is called Manipura and it also means “lustrous gem”. It is the source of personal power and helps transform self-esteem, change and warrior energy. The element of the third chakra is fire and the color, yellow. How can I open my third chakra? To...
Blue Apatite is the perfect gemstone if you require motivation. It encourages and empowers those wearing it to be more dependent and ambitious. Blue apatite in particular is known as a dream stone. You can see its beauty showcased in this stunning pair of handcrafted...
From Ancient Greek mythology comes the legend of Gaia, the Mother Earth. Gaia played a significant role in Greek legend having given birth to the titans, the Cyclopes, monsters known as Hecatonchires, six sons and daughters, as well as, her husband. Where did Gaia...
The wolf has long been a misunderstood creature. Once thought to be cruel and vicious, today we have a much better and deeper understanding of this magnificent creature. If you wear the wolf in a piece of handcrafted jewelry such as Journey of the Wolf, you’ll find...
The wheel or circle has been a popular symbol used in many ancient traditions. The Native Americans used a Medicine Wheel to represent the peace and harmony that exists between all creatures on Earth. They can be seen in artwork and created in stone across the United...
Druzy or drusy quartz is unique and mystifying. Thousands of crystal points shimmer under the surface of each gemstone. This can create the stunning effect of stardust shimmering in the night sky. If coated with metallic vapours, these crystal points become...
The Santa Cruz area is abundant with natural beauty. Whether you are standing on the Natural Bridges State Beach or visiting the Wilder Ranch State Park, you are going to be amazed at the beaches, the ocean and the forests in the area. You can stand on the beach and...