Sunday, March 21, 2010

Did You Know That Amethyst Has Healing Powers?

February 1, 2010 by jbrana  
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Amethyst is considered one of the most beautiful varieties of quartz, if not the most beautiful. Known as the spirituality gemstone, amethyst expresses the connection between the divine and spiritual side, stimulating clairvoyance. It has a very strong protective role. Amethyst is found mainly in Brazil.
This gemstone is considered a symbol of success, because it [...]

The Gemstone of Success – Citrine

November 5, 2009 by jbrana  
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Known as the “success stone,” pale yellow Citrine, the gemstone for November, suffers from a case of mistaken identity that sometimes keeps gem lovers away from its beauty and benefits.
In nature the color of Citrine, a quartz crystal, ranges from pale yellow to brown. When cut into a gemstone, Citrine is virtually impossible to tell [...]

The Endless Shades of Blue Topaz Gemstones

September 5, 2009 by jbrana  
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It can be as blue as the sky, a slightly greenish blue, or a highly saturated “electric” blue. Whatever its shade, Blue Topaz has a place in beautiful jewelry and intriguing legends.
Like most topazes, which are quartz crystals, Blue Topaz starts out as a nearly clear or lightly shade crystal. The gem is then irradiated [...]

Handmade Jewelry by John S Brana Accessorizes “Babe Be Mine” Fashion Show – Event Photos

May 22, 2009 by John S. Brana  
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Babe by Mine Fashion Show by Charleston Pierce

“Luxurious Gypsy”…Oscar de la Renta launches couture jewelry collection that is definitely not “shy.”

July 10, 2008 by John S. Brana  
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Oscar de la Renta Launches Couture Jewelry Collection