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~ Quote of the Month ~ |
"Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet." ~ Bob Marley |
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~ Valentine's Day Trivia ~ |
 Americans probably began exchanging hand-made valentines in the early 1700s. In the 1840s, Esther A. Howland began selling the first mass-produced valentines in America. Howland, known as the "Mother of the Valentine," made elaborate creations with real lace, ribbons and colorful pictures known as "scrap." Today, according to the Greeting Card Association, an estimated 1 billion Valentine's Day cards are sent each year, making Valentine's Day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year (an estimated 2.6 billion cards are sent for Christmas). Women purchase approximately 85 percent of all valentines. |
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~ Celebrate your love on Valentine's Day ~ |
For the 19th year Georg Jensen has chosen one artist to create and share his or her vision of the symbolic motif and this year's designer is Maria Bernsten.
For 2013, Artist Heart profiles two hearts in one - a symbol of the unity of love. The pendant's outer heart is strong, protecting the delicate inner, which in turn supports its external protector. Mutually dependent and intrinsically connected, the two hearts poignantly symbolise the ever-changing nature of life and love.
$230.00 in Sterling Silver
$900.00 in 18 Kt. Gold |
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~ Amethyst, February's Birthstone ~ |
Amethyst, the gemstone believed by ancient Greeks and Romans to ward off the intoxicating powers of Bacchus, also is said to keep the wearer clear-headed and quick-witted. Throughout history, the gemstone has been associated with many myths, legends, religions, and numerous cultures. English regalia were even decorated with amethysts during the Middle Ages to symbolize royalty. It has been associated with many myths, legends, religions, and numerous cultures. Amethyst is purple quartz, a beautiful blend of violet and red that can found in every corner of the earth. Historically, the finest amethyst were found in Russia and were featured in many pieces of royal European jewelry. Today, while Brazil is the primary source of this gemstone, fine material can be found elsewhere, especially in Zambia. |
