Restoring Power to The Powerless With Love

The statistics in my last post regarding the zero percentage divorce rate of line repairmen challenged me to find out about it. Today, I got to put the idea to the test. The electrical power to the house had an outage and in came repairmen from the power company to fix the buried line going out to the street that is half a mile away. At first, I was upset that the company had hung up on my phone call when I reported it and they hadn't taken my address, causing me to call back. (I was upset when they asked for my customer service number in the pitch black when it was all I could do to get through to the toll-free number for outages.)

Anyway, Luis, the repairman, was very kind when I talked to him outside, and he noticed my necklace and complimented it. After getting over my surprise, I told him about my friends making jewelry and my own blog, and how I like to make jewelry, and he said he helps his wife make jewelry, too, part-time as well as elevating himself four floors above ground in a cherry-picker to cut cables as his full-time job.

The point is, he spoke very lovingly about his wife over and over again, and I was very impressed with his sweetness. He also told me about a location where his wife would be selling jewelry today, so I would have the opportunity to meet her. Of course, I went over and introduced myself to her. She also had enjoyed a very successful real estate career for nineteen years, which I wanted to hear more about. I had not ever heard two people so in love with each other and talking so well of the other for decades. 

It was very beautiful and at the time, I had forgotten about the statistic that line repairmen are among the least divorced of men. Turns out they were both divorced years before they met each other, thus challenging that statistic (not that I disapprove). They were in the same second grade classes and then met up many years later. Both of them say the other is the very best thing that happened to them, and so on. It was very nice and refreshing to hear such love and devotion in their voices, and it made a very romantic story.

So, while it may be true that the very first line repairman I spoke to would render the statistic false, at the same time, he proves that it doesn't make any more sense not to love another woman any more than it would be to stop eating and breathing, and restoring power to those without it. Thanks for the lesson, Luis!

Fascinating Fascinators

Fascinator: a hairpiece, a style of millinery like a hat, also called a cocktail hat, commonly made with feathers, flowers and beads. Fascinators are popular at events where hats were traditionally worn, such as horse-racing events, as an alternative.

Although this term fell into disuse by the 1970s, it is used in a newspaper article referring to hairpieces worn by women at church at St. James Cathedral in Toronto, Canada today.

The Queen is noted for her hats, and she was certainly not upstaged. But there were quite a few women in the church who also wore hats and fascinators.

TheGlobeAndMail.com

Silk flowers, too can be just the perfect finishing touch for a coat or suit or even a dress. Many are available at M and J Trimmings, 1008 Sixth Avenue, (nr. 38th St.) New York 10018 tel.1.800.MJTRIM. This large store bills itself as "the world's Premier Trimming Resource since 1936. With one location at over 5000 square feet, they are highly recommended for over-the-top trimmings and tassels for clothing and furniture and jewelry designs. They have lace, buttons, tassels, belt buckles, bullion crests, and patches and are located in the middle of the jewelry and garment district, and now have items available online. See that website for a wonderland of creations for use in fabulous designs.

Jewelry Bead Shops near Princeton, New Jersey

Since the Dow dropped nearly 500 points yesterday, and the market atmostphere is so gloomy, it could be a good time to buy stocks if the prognosis for the general economy weren't so pessimistic. It is hard to be really bullish at this point in time. Warren Buffett is, though, and getting solid returns we can only dream of.

For a little fun and spontaneity, let's focus on buying something tangible and beautiful: jewelry!!! Reading reviews about bead and gemstone shops in New York City yesterday, I found them very helpful.

Here is a list of three bead shops around here, the Princeton, New Jersey area, all nice for enthusiasts. They all have "findings" for making jewelry (a.k.a. "lapidary supplies").

1. The Place to Bead

http://www.beadnow.com/

41 Witherspoon St
Princeton, NJ 08542
(609) 921-8050

In the center of Princeton, this is a wonderful small shop, with a good selection of gemstones and ready-to-wear jewelry. They have many beads including vintage, pearls, and a variety of gemstones, as well as finished pendants, rings, and necklaces. Helpful staff. Parking available at nearby parking ramps, accessible by train. Close to several coffee shops and restaurants.

2. Artful beads Studio and Workshop

http://www.artfulbeadstudio.com/

7 Tree Farm Rd # 107
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-1077

The most beautiful of the three shops with lovely painted furniture and thoughtful, complicated presentations behind glass. Fun to browse. Friendly atmosphere with helpful staff and lessons to sign up for. There are many beads, gemstones and findings with finished jewelry here, as well. Free parking. Attractive, quiet location in a new shopping area. Also close to coffee. My favorite, and most often visited.

3. Bucks County Beads

http://www.buckscountybeads.com

The Corners at Newtown Place Shopping Center
2 Cambridge Lane
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 579-8340

Lovely selection of imported gemstones, Czech beads and finished jewelry. Idyllic sunshine-dappled, fresh and clean location. Friendly, knowledgeable owner and helpful staff. They have classes and handle birthday parties. Free parking. Close to an Amish farmer's market (less than a half-mile) Thurs.-Sat. at 2150 S Eagle Rd, Newtown, PA 18940. http://www.newtownpadutchfarmersmarket.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi

If there are any other similar businesses close to Princeton, please email me with information.

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Aquamarines and the World of Precious Gemstones

Here's an idea: Why not buy precious beads yourself and have them created into beautiful necklaces? If not for yourself, they would make beautiful gifts for your loved ones. It's always good and fun to know more about precious rocks.

The following websites have general information about gemstones, where to buy them in different sizes and shapes, even a chunk of the original rock, and healing properties. There are many thousands of websites like these. Gemstone research opens up the fascinating world of gemstone information, sources and organized international Gemological Societies.

This is a website about choosing gemstones for a loved one by businesswoman Kathy Ireland, where she says:

Becoming familiar with the many gemstones available will help with your decision in choosing a stone. The more familiar you are with your options, the easier it will be to find the gemstone that perfectly captures how special she is to you.

Browse through the Birthstone Calendar to see which gemstone corresponds with her birth month. Maybe she’s always wanted a piece of jewelry with her month’s stone. Or maybe she’s always been in love with a particular colored stone. Maybe you can find a beautiful piece of jewelry adorned with the stone from the month you two first met. The nice thing about the gemstone calendar is that you can wear any stone from any month, and it doesn’t matter to the jewelry world.

http://www.kathyireland.com/ContentSystem/ArticlePage.aspx?ArticleID=1784&CatID=96

Gemstones have long been assigned to calendars and they often differ. Here's one I have seen for a long time:

Month	Traditional Birthstone(s)[3]	Modern Birthstone(s)[3]	Mystical Birthstone	Ayurvedic Birthstone
January	garnet	garnet	emerald	garnet
February	amethyst	amethyst	bloodstone	amethyst
March	bloodstone, jasper	aquamarine	jade	bloodstone
April	diamond, sapphire	diamond	opal	diamond
May	emerald, agate	emerald	sapphire	agate
June	alexandrite, emerald	moonstone, pearl	moonstone	pearl
July	ruby, onyx	ruby	ruby	ruby
August	sardonyx, sapphire	peridot	diamond	sapphire
September	sapphire, peridot	sapphire	agate	moonstone
October	tourmaline, aquamarine	opal, tourmaline	jasper	opal
November	citrine, topaz	topaz, citrine	pearl	topaz
December	zircon, ruby	turquoise, blue topaz	onyx	ruby

from wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birthstone

Aquamarine is my favorite gem, and blue topaz is also a March stone (my month), or so it is in several lists, but it doesn't matter. It really doesn't, because the more you know about gemstones, the more you will love all of them.


As an example, let's dream and learn about:

Aquamarines

http://www.ratnasagarjewels.com/Aquamarine-loose-Gemstone-wholesale-Jewelry.html
Aquamarine Gemstone- Heart Briolettes

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Item Code AQU4 Quality Length Gemstone Origin AAA 20cm. BRAZIL Brief details NATURAL ,SKY BLUE COLOR IN MICRO CHEKKER FLOWER CUT NOW! Size(mm.) Weight(Cts.) Price/Cts. Price/Strand Qty 5 to 6 45 $1.15 $51.75 BUY 7 to 8 60 $1.15 $69.00 BUY

Aren't these lovely looking? These strands would make beautiful necklaces!!! And these websites also offer to send you other precious stones, too. Aquamarines happen to be my weakness, being the stone for my birthday month of March, but aquamarines are also the stones for those celebrating their 18th wedding anniversaries.

There are many websites that offer general information on aquamarines, such as,

http://www.beads-manufacturers.com/aquamarine-beads.html

Aquamarine Beads

Aquamarine Beads

Aquamarine actually belong to the gemstone family of Beryl. This stone is often mistaken with emerald. The high-quality aquamarine is generally free of inclusions and possesses a superior brilliance. The value of this gem depends on the intensity of the color as the more intense the color of this stone, the higher its value. They are basically hard gemstones, thus, perfect for jewelery making. It's name was derived from the Latin words of "mare" (sea) & "aqua" (water). It is highly lucky for sailors.

Color
Since, aquamarine stones are soft gems, the color adds an extra quality to it, thus, making them extra soft:

• Shades of green (sea green)
• Shades of blue (sky blue)

Shape
Aquamarine beads can be found in a wide array of shapes:

• Rough Opaque nuggets
• Delicate faceted briolettes

Significance
Aquamarine Gemstone Beads have a versatile role to play when it comes to enhancing one's personality:

Brings courage and fortitude · Quick intellectual responses Spreads peace, harmony

Strengthens the bond of friendship Calming communication Excellent therapeutic tool

Material
Aquamarine beads can be gelled well with the following materials for production purposes. Such as jewelery, artifacts etc.

Gold White Gold Sterling Silver Stainless Steel Titanium

Rhodium Shell Copper Enamel Cloth & Nylon

Usage
The aquamarine beads are highly in demand when it comes to jewelry making:

Rings Earrings Pendants Bracelets Loose Gems

Body Jewelry Necklaces Jewelry Sets Charms Diamond Jewelry Anklets

Manufacturing Hubs
Aquamarine stones are found in :

Brazil India Russia Mozambique

Madagascar Afghanistan Pakistan

And where you can buy precious gemstones in chunks:

http://www.metastones.com/aquamarine_mineral_specimens.html

This gemmy aquamarine is made up of three complete crystals that have forged together in an attractive cluster. The piece is self standing, boasts a lovely clarity and sky blue color as well as great terminations.

Size: ¾ x 5/8 x ½ inches
Price: $120.00 (plus shipping and handling)


http://www.healwithgemstones.com/heal_with_aquamarine.htm


Aquamarine

Healing Powers-

Magical properties-

Aquamarine symbolizes peace. It encourages a gentle nature and personality in the wearer.

Chakra Classification-

Aquamarine is generally associated with the Throat Chakra

Star Signs -

For Aquarius, Aquamarine promotes friendship and love. For Pisces it encourages awareness. Libras are warned against danger.

Some say that gemstones heal. It is well-described on many websites that they have "chakras" or healing properties. I suppose it makes them more mysterious if they might have magical properties. That extends beyond my purview, to be sure. I just think they look gorgeous!!! They would make fabulous gifts. Buying them online from trusted sites and sources saves money, too.

Some websites offer custom designs if you choose the gemstones, such as

http://dodidesigns.com/

On the internet one can learn a lot more about many properties of gemstones. Looking at photos to really see many different views to tell them apart helps the amateur a lot. To converse knowledgeably about gemstones, whether visiting a jewelry store or at dinner with family and friends, it is now easy to learn about them with photos and descriptions on the internet.

This list is incomplete and just a small example of the many thousands of worthy websites devoted to the world of precious stones, a new interest of mine. I do not claim to have listed the best websites. These examples simply illustrate that some are for your research and education, and some are for buying as well, from all around the world, thanks to the internet.

Like paintings, you should really buy ones you love to look at, rather than for investment purposes. They don't always go up in value and can get lost or stolen. Investing money in the stock market and other financial instruments is generally the best way for investment appreciation, I believe, even in this era of uncertain values of real estate and so on. But gemstones create beautiful and enjoyable family treasure to see and feel. They are tangible assets to remember you by if you pass them along to future generations. They are precious gifts to give to friends and family, and a joy to give to yourself to own.

"When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping"

Here is this evening's Wall Street Journal's summary of today's market action: Dow Skids Amid Grim Housing Data The Dow industrials dropped 283.10 points, or 2.4%, to end at 11349.28 after grim data on housing and employment. Financial stocks dropped dramatically; builders also took steep losses. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 tumbled. 10:24 p.m. Yesterday I was stung by five wasps at once, I am not kidding. Today, I said "Big Ouch" again for a very different reason. This was not a good day for bulls on Wall Street, to say the least. But "when the going gets tough, the tough go shopping" and that is exactly what I did today. If "it is always a good time to buy stocks", as Warren Buffett has said on television, the same is true of jewelry. I went to the incredible Short Hills Mall and looked for necklaces. You will recall from a recent post (Precious Metals, Friday July 18) that I love the gemstones and necklaces at Dodi's Designs. http://www.dodidesigns.com/ I have to say that they compared favorably to gem necklaces at Tiffany, Neiman-Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. They are all so unique and creative, and great value. They are too good to be travel jewelry and are suitable for all kinds of occasions as they come in a great variety of unique designs. Dodi is sure to please and I just cannot say enough praise for her unusual, courageous jewelry. The Short Hills Mall is a fabulous Mall that has been my personal favorite since first visiting New Jersey. Try Legal Seafoods when you get hungry as their soups and fish are delicious. This Mall has historically had very strict leasing restrictions. Stores have to completely renovate every three years or else they must leave, with few exceptions, or they used to have to. There are lots of elite international businesses here with extravagant beautiful displays. It is definitely one of the most upscale, exciting, well-kept Malls in America only fifteen minutes or so from Newark International Airport, with convenient optional valet parking. Also, the music is really nice and soothing. Not much is here to invite children, just a gentle warning, as it is all designed to stimulate shopping whims and impulses, and the more money and time you can spend, the more fun it will be! At their website, you can see if your favorite designers and stores are in the Short Hills Mall's store directory, and find hours and directions. Welcome to The Mall at Short Hills! http://www.shopshorthills.com/

Precious metals

Markets

DJIA*11496.57 49.9 10.44% Nasdaq*2282.78 -29.52 -1.28% S&P 500*1260.68 0.36 0.03% Russell*693.08 -3.55 -0.51% 10-YR Note*4.089% -25/32 -0.77% * at close Source: Dow Jones, Reuters Mixed news ends the week, with the market up for the week, but the Dow remains below 11,000 and oil is down as well. Is this good news or just sort of middling? We need housing prices to start going up. Speaking of precious metals, I wanted to say a good word about Dodi Designs. Dodi's rocks are the best. She gets precious and semi-precious stones from all over, including Manhattan and the gem shows. She uses only the best gold and sterling silver clasps and designs. Two of her newest necklaces are of blue topaz, acquamarine and rutilated quartz. Others are of pink quartz, blue, green and white turquoise, smoky quartz, lapis lazuli, citrine, amethyst, Labradorite. They all are treasures, stunningly beautiful and ultra creative. 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