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Per the Gemstones of the World 5th Edition by Walter Schumann: "The name Malachite is probably derived from the green color (Greek – malache = mallow), perhaps from its low hardness (Greek – malakos … read more

In honor of Mother’s day, I am proud to introduce you to the new name of my Jewelry. Last time, I left you with a riddle: What do James Taylor, Valensia, Herb Ernst, and Olivia Newton-John have i … read more

In the Quartz group, Amethyst is the most sought after. Per the Gemstones of the World 5th Edition by Walter Schumann: "The name means “not drunken” (Greek), as amethyst was worn as an amulet agains … read more

The Dragonfly is a stealthy hunter. As a nymph, it eats insect larvae and as an adult it eats winged insects. Its flight is irregular and dazzling, making it hard to catch.Dragonfly signifies the ma … read more

On the beaches of Lake Michigan between Leelanau County and the city named Petoskey, you can find the fossilized coral called Petoskey Stones. When dry, they pretty much look like the other gray sto … read more

2016 Colors of the Year   According to Pantone, the 2016 colors of the year are Serenity and Rose Quartz. This is the first time Pantone has combined two shades for the color of th … read more