Facts About My 5 Favorite Gemstones
I thought I would share with you some information behind my 5 favorite gemstones that I like to use in my sterling silver earring and pendant necklaces
Amethyst~ is one of the most popular selling gemstones worldwide. It is considered to be a macro crystalline gemstone used by the Greeks in ancient times to protect those who wore it from drunken behavior. The name amethyst comes from the Greek word amethystos meaning " not drunken ". It is also believed to be worn to denounce evil thoughts. Shades of amethyst vary from purple, red-violet and green. When heat treated amethyst can turn colors of yellow and brown. Amethyst is known most as the birthstone for those born in February. It can be found in Brazil, Argentina, Canada and the United States.
Carnelians~ The name Carnelian is known to be a specific color of agate that is red or brown in color. It was used by the Egyptians in ancient times to fill tombs because it was believed to have great power to help the soul’s journey to afterlife. The stone is thought to be used in helping to heal wounds and to cure blood diseases. Carnelians are found in Australia, Russia, Brazil, South America and the United States.
Garnet~ Garnet comes from the Latin word granatus or seed like. It resembles the seed of a pomegranate and is the birthstone for January. It is best known to us in shards of deep red ,but can also be seen in shades of pink, white gray, green and yellow. Ancient Greeks and Romans referred to Garnet as a" warrior stone "and were often set into their shields and buckles. It is said to symbolize fire, faith ,courage ,grace and honesty. It is also said to help fight depression and laziness. It is found in Kenya, Thailand, Brazil, Canada, Spain and the United States.
Jade~ Jade varies in shades of green, off white, pink, orange, red, blue lavender, tan, gray and black. It is known to help cure kidney ailments and helps to motivate harmony and creativity. In ancient times China regarded jade as its royal gemstone.
Mother of Pearl ~ Mother of Pearl is the name given to the coating on the inside of a mollusk shell which protects itself from invading objects and is the same coating used to protect pearls. . This coating is called Nacre and is found in pearl oysters, freshwater mussels and abalone. It is known to be used as a symbol of faith.
Be sure to stop by www.sarahdipiti.com to see our handmade earrings and pendant necklaces using these gemstones or contact sarah@sarahdipiti.com to let us help you design a piece of jewelry with your favorite gemstone for yourself or someone special.
My #1 Priority - Building Relationships With My Jewelry Customers
One of the very things I love best about my jewelry design business is building relationships with my customers. Especially through customer orders. I love to hear how thrilled my customers are with the necklace or bracelet they helped to create. There is a sense of happiness that they feel when they know that a piece of jewelry that they are wearing has been designed just for them. . This tells me as a designer that I have met their expectations.
I love having my customers share their likes and dislikes, favorite colors, hobbies, and favorite sport (etc) with me and participate with the design of their piece. Most importantly, they put their trust in me to design and capture the sprit of the jewelry piece that they want me to create .When my customer's receive their custom order each and every jewelry piece is made only using the finest quality materials from all over the world and will meet their exact specification..
Customers have often requested jewelry pieces that are a reflection of their own personal lives, from favorite pets that have been lost, to children who are in love with butterflies and kittens and who love the color purple.
Each and every request is unique and I absolutely love taking on the challenge and bringing out the artist in me. My most recent request was from a young lady who loved Eagles. She contacted me looking for a replacement pendant for a shell eagle that could not be repaired . She told me a little about herself and what she was looking for and within a reasonable period of time I was able to locate and obtain a close similarity of an eagle shell pendant and make up a new necklace for her which she helped to design. She was absolutely thrilled with her replacement.
So, close your eyes and envision the exact piece of jewelry that you would like to wear, and if you would like your very own custom order ,contact www.sarahdipiti.com and we will do our best to build a relationship with you and make your dream come true
Sarah/ Sarahdipiti
