stones – Artful Gems

Amethyst

Posted on February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 by Artful Gems

A little late this month, but there is always time to talk about the amethyst. It is such a beautiful stone and filled with great lore. But before we do that, let’s look at some of the greats born this month! 1. FEBRUARY 1, 1902: LANGSTON HUGHES 2. FEBRUARY 3, 1874: GERTRUDE STEIN 3. FEBRUARY Read More

Opals for Me

Posted on October 8, 2018October 13, 2018 by Artful Gems

Opal Amy Lowell, 1874 – 1925 You are ice and fire, The touch of you burns my hands like snow. You are cold and flame. You are the crimson of Amaryllis, The silver of moon-touched magnolias. When I am with you, My heart is a frozen pond Gleaming with agitated torches. In the eighth grade, a close classmate, Read More

Sapphires

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Artful Gems

The month of September brings along many things that are important to me. School is back in session and leaves begin to yellow, signaling the beginning of my second favorite season, Fall. Most importantly, my oldest daughter is a September child. And, the Sapphire is the gem for the month. I am very fond of Read More

Being Creative Means a Lot of Things

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Artful Gems

Creative: ability or power to create: quality of something created: imaginative During the months of September though June, I am a full-time, English teacher working at a Juvenile detention center. It is the best and I love it! During weekends and holidays, I create. Nothing else matters! I live for the weekend just so I can use my hands and Read More

The Journey Is Life

Posted on June 28, 2018June 28, 2018 by Artful Gems

When I began my jewelry journey, I was going through a rough period in my life. I had just spent several weeks in the hospital and family life was not going well. It was one of those tests our Creator sends out. It all started as a stress relief; a way to get away from Read More

Stones = Energy

Posted on May 23, 2018May 23, 2018 by Artful Gems

“Get over it, and accept the inarguable conclusion. The universe is immaterial-mental and spiritual” – Richard Conn Henry I read this really cool article and it got me thinking. It discusses quantum physics and energy. Yeah,,,, Hated physics in high school and here I found myself engrossed in what this article says. And, of course Read More