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NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Shaped of filigree petals, three enchanting flowers bloom in Peru's sunny Amazon region. They come to life in a graceful bouquet. Giuliana Valz-Gen bathes the blossoms in 21k gold for a brooch of timeless beauty. .950 rating silver Artisan Info: Giuliana Valz-Gen was born in Lima on November 9, 1958. She recalls that as a child, she loved creating her own jewelry to wear at parties, or to give as gifts to her friends. By the age of 14, Guiliana was already wearing her own creations. When Giuliana began attending university, she also signed up for courses in jewelry making, where she learned the essentials of the craft. For her this was a hobby that she kept refining and perfecting. She was still taking courses when her husband died. At that point, Guiliana quit her studies to seek a steady job to support her young son. "That has been the greatest challenge of my life," she confides. With her background in business administration, Giuliana decided to set up her own workshop where she could develop her jewelry design. Through her work, Giuliana strives to rescue ancestral techniques in gold and silver, reproducing colonial designs and fine filigree. "What really counts is innovation," Giuliana explains. "My designs speak of tradition yet are modern, and they feature the harmony Minimize

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  Produced by Ken Verdoia KUED Productions Western America, Twentieth Century During World War II, 120,000 American residents were sent to concentration camps not in Europe, Asia or some other distant place, but here in the United States. Over 8,000 of these men, women and children were interned in Utah. Their crime was their ancestry; their penalty was their loss of freedom. They were ethnic Japanese, more than 60% of whom were native-born American citizens, and who became victims of the wartime fears of their fellow Americans. Topaz is the story of the thousands of San Francisco Bay Area Japanese who were separated from their property, livelihoods, and constitutional rights, and shipped to a windswept stretch of Utah's roughest rangeland. There, for more than three years, these men, women and children were forced to call row after row of tarpaper barracks "home." This was Topaz, a war relocation camp near Delta, Utah, which overnight became the fifth largest city in the state. The internees, surrounded by barbed wire and armed sentries, were never formally charged with a crime, and were never granted a trial. They were simply uprooted from their homes and shipped off in blacked-out trains. It was feared that, though most were American citizens, they would none-the-less be more likely to serve the Emperor of Japan than the cause of freedom in the United States. No evidence was ever presented to sustain the rumors of pending sabotage or disloyalty, but 'military necessity' became the foundation for one of the darkest wholesale actions against an ethnic minority in American history. Topaz examines Utah's unique role in the relocation program, and explores the atmosphere in Utah during this period. Through archival film and photographs, many never before broadcast, and through interviews with surviving internees and Utah camp workers, the years of imprisonment are brought to life from Utah's perspective. Topaz also provides deeply personal insights into the ironies of war relocation: the struggle of camp residents to find normality in their lives in the desert; what it meant to pledge allegiance to the flag of a country that considered you a subversive because of your ancestry; Minimize

Wearable Art - Glass Tile Pendant Necklace. Beautiful uniqu ... Read more

Wearable Art - Glass Tile Pendant Necklace. Beautiful unique art is sealed under glass and enhanced with a complimenting charm to make it extra special. *Pendants are water resistant, but NOT waterproof. Please remove before swimming or showering. To view other available designs, go to: Atlantic Seaboard Trading Co. www.amazon.com/shops/atlanticseaboard Minimize

Velour and nylon scrunchie style hair bands that have a dec ... Read more

Velour and nylon scrunchie style hair bands that have a decorative rhinestone brooch. The bands mostly come in black but there are also brown, burgundy, green, and purple. The color band's brooch are gold mount with matching color gemstones in a floral pattern. The black nylon band's brooch is gold with 3-4 gemstones in the same colors as the colored bands. The black velour band's brooch are garden floral and insect in silver mount with clear rhinestones. The bands are 1 1/4" wide and the brooches vary in size. They come on a hang tag with UPC code. Minimize

Simultaneous Diamond and Moissanite TesterIdentifies, Detec ... Read more

Simultaneous Diamond and Moissanite TesterIdentifies, Detects and Separates Diamond from CZ and MoissaniteThe engineers at GemOro Superior Instruments have developed the ultimate simultaneous diamond and moissanite tester, which even has white sapphire indication. Its state-of-the-art digital electronics, coupled with its proprietary Probe Tip Sensitivity Sheath (PTSES), make this tester the industrys most accurate, reliable and popular combination tester in its class. The ultimate protection against fraud! * Unprecedented lifetime limited warranty * Patented state-of-the-art ULTRA digital electronics * Bright white LED illuminator light * Fast warm-up time * Probe Tip Sensitivity Enhancer Sheath (PTSES) * Durable ULTRA probe tip * Ultragrip rubberized paint finish * Ergonomic shape * Powered by 3 included user-replaceable long life AAA alkaline batteries * Exclusive metal warning beep tone indicator * Superior Surface Mount Technology (SMT) * LED bar graph/beep tone provides audible and visual diamond, moissanite and white sapphire indication * Battery saving auto sleep-mode function * Protective carrying case, batteries, leatherette storage box and loose stone holder included * Designed in the USA * Shipping Weight 2 lbs Minimize

Alchemist Transformation Alchemist teaches us to transform ... Read more

Alchemist Transformation Alchemist teaches us to transform our lives using intuition and self-awareness. LW23 Made with Italian Black Glass, Natural Quartz Crystal, Glass Marble, and Natural Stones Hematite, In ancient times Hematite was polished and used like, mirror. Hematite teaches us to reflect on our lives. It can also be very energizing and cleansing. Amethyst, Awakens our connection to our higher self and intuitive side. Obsidian, Is, stone of protection and inner vision. Helps clear subconscious blocks by reflecting back to us what we need to see. Quartz Crystal, Enhances all stones and dispels negativity. Minimize

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NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Dragons of mighty elegance and Tibetan spirituality inspire Tarang and Manas in the design of this cuff bracelet. It is cast of sterling silver with sublime detailed work featuring fierce faces and a florid body. According to Tibetan lore, dragons thunder through the sky with the sound of compassion, awakening all from delusion and increasing knowledge through the sense of hearing. Dragons have the power of complete communication. Just as sound is not seen, dragons cannot be seen. The dragon's main quality is power, it symbolizes dominance over the sea, and is thus a water element. .925 rating silver. Artisan Info: "Hello! We are Tarang Gupta and Manas Arora, and our passion for jewelry design brought us together. We did a diploma course in 2003 in Jewelry Designing and Manufacturing at the Jewelry Product Development Center (JPDC), which is sponsored by India's Ministry of Commerce. Tarang graduated head of the class, and Manas specialized in crafting techniques. "Our designs emphasize traditional Indian styles, and we endeavor to be known for making the best quality jewelry in India. Most of our designs are hand-crafted starting with melting the silver alloy, which is then drawn into a sheet. The sheet is then shaped into a bangle, hasli (choker), pendant etc. Designs are Minimize

* Higher Quality Philosophy - Our jewelry is meant to last ... Read more

* Higher Quality Philosophy - Our jewelry is meant to last for generations. The focus is on maximizing beauty rather than on saving gold or gemstone weight by reducing quality. While our competitors have reduced weight to 2-3 grams for most products as gold costs have gone up, our average product weight remains at 3-5 grams. Even if this philosophy and commitment to fine jewelry costs us more, we believe that the customer will be much happier as a result. * Direct From The Source: With manufacturing and sourcing offices in Jaipur, India (commonly known as the World's Gemstone Capital), Thailand (where the majority of the world's rubies and sapphires are cut and polished), and the USA, we are able to source the best quality gemstones directly from the mines and manufacturers. Further, we manufacture the large majority of our gemstone jewelry - thus, we cut out all middlemen and are able to offer unparalleled prices. Independent appraisal tests have verified that our jewelry routinely appraises at 150-250% of purchase price. Minimize

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NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. A golden torch of victory crowns a design by Tiberio Gonzalez. He crafts the bracelet of luminous sterling silver featuring 18k gold. .925 rating silver Artisan Info: Born in Ayacucho in 1949, Tiberio Gonzales moved to Lima as a teenager to find work. "By chance, I was offered a job cutting gemstones, and, thanks to my teacher, I learned the craft," he recalls. "I love the gems of Peru with all their beautiful colors. I worked with that teacher for five years and then decided to learn the art of jewelry. That's when I discovered the true value and beauty of stones. Each stone encloses an infinite number of colors and tones. You can see a natural landscape in each stone, when you closely observe it. "I decided to venture out on my own and set up a workshop. I did everything myself, from creating the designs to crafting each final piece, and really enjoyed it. "My inspiration comes from the stones themselves. When I hold a gemstone in my hands, I see what that particular stone is best suited for and how to best develop it. I combine stones with Peruvian silver; this is how each of my creations is born. I try to use these natural elements in different and unusual ways, with the authenticity of Peru inherent in my style. "When I met my wife, Victoria, she was working for a company Minimize

Chrysocollas blue-green mysteries recall the splendor of th ... Read more

Chrysocollas blue-green mysteries recall the splendor of the Amazon landscape in this design by Ferm?n. He crafts the ring of sterling silver as an attractive complement to the gems intriguing colors. .925 Sterling silver Minimize

* Higher Quality Philosophy - Our jewelry is meant to last ... Read more

* Higher Quality Philosophy - Our jewelry is meant to last for generations. The focus is on maximizing beauty rather than on saving gold or gemstone weight by reducing quality. While our competitors have reduced weight to 2-3 grams for most products as gold costs have gone up, our average product weight remains at 3-5 grams. Even if this philosophy and commitment to fine jewelry costs us more, we believe that the customer will be much happier as a result. * Direct From The Source: With manufacturing and sourcing offices in Jaipur, India (commonly known as the World's Gemstone Capital), Thailand (where the majority of the world's rubies and sapphires are cut and polished), and the USA, we are able to source the best quality gemstones directly from the mines and manufacturers. Further, we manufacture the large majority of our gemstone jewelry - thus, we cut out all middlemen and are able to offer unparalleled prices. Independent appraisal tests have verified that our jewelry routinely appraises at 150-250% of purchase price. Minimize

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NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Shining ribbons evoke moonbeams that surround a polished orb of amethyst. Surrounded by silver, the elegant pendant is a design by Carmen Anocibar. She brings a vibrant contemporary interpretation to pre-Hispanic Andean themes. It is worn on a sterling silver chain. .950 and .925 Sterling silver Artisan Info: "I'm Carmen Griselda Anocibar. I was born in Argentina on February 23, 1961. Most of my life has been dedicated to art, both in teaching and in crafting ceramics and jewelry, and I was a ceramics professor at the Universidad Nacional de Misiones in Argentina. "My husband's job took us to Lima where I met a Peruvian friend who was taking jewelry classes. I went with her to the academy one day and after that, I never missed a class until I had learned all I could. "I visited many different cities to learn about ancient and modern techniques for working with a metal as beautiful and precious as Andean silver. "This is how I became familiar with this wonderful Peruvian culture and all that can be done with its riches - minerals, wood, etc. - combined in unique ways. So I decided to stay here, studying and discovering the secrets of pre-Hispanic silversmiths, and applying them to jewelry. I want to perpetuate these traditions. "My inspiration comes from ethnic art. In nature's Minimize

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NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Shining ribbons evoke moonbeams that surround a polished orb of obsidian. Surrounded by silver, the elegant brooch is a design by Carmen Anocibar. She brings a vibrant contemporary interpretation to pre-Hispanic Andean themes. .950 Silver Artisan Info: "I'm Carmen Griselda Anocibar. I was born in Argentina on February 23, 1961. Most of my life has been dedicated to art, both in teaching and in crafting ceramics and jewelry, and I was a ceramics professor at the Universidad Nacional de Misiones in Argentina. "My husband's job took us to Lima where I met a Peruvian friend who was taking jewelry classes. I went with her to the academy one day and after that, I never missed a class until I had learned all I could. "I visited many different cities to learn about ancient and modern techniques for working with a metal as beautiful and precious as Andean silver. "This is how I became familiar with this wonderful Peruvian culture and all that can be done with its riches - minerals, wood, etc. - combined in unique ways. So I decided to stay here, studying and discovering the secrets of pre-Hispanic silversmiths, and applying them to jewelry. I want to perpetuate these traditions. "My inspiration comes from ethnic art. In nature's forms such as stones, seashells and wood, I find a perfect Minimize

* Higher Quality Philosophy - Our jewelry is meant to last ... Read more

* Higher Quality Philosophy - Our jewelry is meant to last for generations. The focus is on maximizing beauty rather than on saving gold or gemstone weight by reducing quality. While our competitors have reduced weight to 2-3 grams for most products as gold costs have gone up, our average product weight remains at 3-5 grams. Even if this philosophy and commitment to fine jewelry costs us more, we believe that the customer will be much happier as a result. * Direct From The Source: With manufacturing and sourcing offices in Jaipur, India (commonly known as the World's Gemstone Capital), Thailand (where the majority of the world's rubies and sapphires are cut and polished), and the USA, we are able to source the best quality gemstones directly from the mines and manufacturers. Further, we manufacture the large majority of our gemstone jewelry - thus, we cut out all middlemen and are able to offer unparalleled prices. Independent appraisal tests have verified that our jewelry routinely appraises at 150-250% of purchase price. Minimize

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From the roof of the world. The most mysterious & mystical place of legend! The ultimate conversation piece for you. Traditional craft passed down the centuries, precious materials & sacred stones woven into a magical spell. A sacred keepsake for your spiritual journey. Native crafts help support Nepalese & Tibetan refugees. Reiki Tummo energy blessing added for health & happiness. The Buddha said the extinction of self is salvation. The annihilation of self is the condition of enlightenment. The blotting out of self is nirvana. The self is an error, an illusion, a dream. Open your eyes & awaken. See things as they are & ye will be comforted. The world holds the thought of self & from this arises false apprehension. Happy is he who has ceased to live for pleasure & rests in the truth. Verily his composure & tranquillity of mind are the highest bliss. Every time there's a stranded vehicle on the side of the road & a motorist stops to help, Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva has manifested herself. Those characteristics of wisdom & compassion are the characteristics of all beings. All Buddhas. We all have that potential. It's just a matter of awakening it. You awaken it by realizing there's no separation between self & other. Avalokiteshvara is the bodhisattva who hears the cries of the world & embodies the compassion of the buddhas. When we see & hear the suffering of others & respond to that suffering, we are the heads & arms of the bodhisattva. The bodhisattva has more heads & arms than anyone can count! Amulets protect a person from trouble & bring good luck. Dakini Designed Amulet for Protection from negative influences. Minimize

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NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Achara selects traditional Thai motifs to grace this charming bracelet. The silver cuff features fascinating vertical textures. .925 rating silver Artisan Info: "When I first met the people at Novica, they said that not only were they interested in my collections, but that they also wanted to get to know me. They asked me to introduce myself on the site, but instead I opted to introduce my family and my team, because we always work as one. We started out as a family business, we have been working and will continue working as a family, and we hope to have you as a part of our warm family in the near future. "My name is Achara and together with my husband Withaya, we are responsible for guiding the talented teams of designers and artisans. Our children, Nampueng and Harley, are our constant source of inspiration. "I started to work with silver jewelry when I was in college, together with Withaya, who back then was my lovely boyfriend. That means we have been designing, crafting and selling silver jewelry for over 20 years now. "When we learned that the hill tribe people of northern Thailand had wonderful silversmith skills, but that most of their jewelry wasn't considered very marketable, we decided we wanted to find a way to help them. We wanted to help in a way whereby they Minimize

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NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Made Sriasih weaves fine silver threads into a magnificent choker. Mastering silversmith techniques from yore, Sriasih creates a choker that captivates with its luminous beauty. .925 rating silver. Artisan Info: Made Sriasih was born in Bali on April 14, 1964, in a village long renowned as the island's center of silver production. Her father was one of the senior silversmiths, well trained in the jewelry arts. This skill was passed on to his daughter, Made, from the time she was 12-years old until she got married. She learned how to select quality material and create her pieces with precision, employing the village's traditional motifs and designs. Although Sriasih studied anthropology in college, she decided to start her own silver business with the support of her husband. Currently her workshop employs ten other artisans. It has not always been easy for Sriasih, but she always remembers the sage words of one client, who said, "Success won't fall down from the sky and if you want it you must try hard to reach it." Minimize

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Material: Swarovski Crystal Elements,AgateColor: Champagne Crystal Lenght: 4mm 6mm 8mm 12mm 22*15Chain: Elastic Delicate knots of sparkling crystal are strung together, and create a subtle glamour. It is a special gift for your friends or family members on special days Minimize

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Material: Swarovski Crystal Elements,10mm BallColor: Champagne,Pink,Fushia,EmeraldCrystal Lenght: 5mm 6mm 8mm 10mm Chain: Elastic Delicate knots of sparkling crystal are strung together, and create a subtle glamour. It is a memorable gift for your friends or family members on special days Minimize

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NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Braided by hand, brown leather is transformed into a classic necklace. Rosa Tomatis links two braids with shining silver. .950 rating silver Artisan Info: Rosa Tomatis was born in Lima on August 7, 1948. She studied in a number of art workshops that were especially valuable for the function of design. Her artistic formation was achieved in the Universidad Catolica, while her paintings are inclined toward the surreal and playful abstraction. "When I was very young, my family saw my natural instinct for drawing, so they found an art teacher for me. Thus I followed this path, and I found it more and more beautiful," Tomatis says. "When I was a little girl, I loved to hear stories. But I always asked that they be in color. When they had a sad ending, I'd insist it be changed to a happy one. That was many years ago. But when I hear a sad tale, I still want to change it to have a happy ending. "I'm a painter but as a girl I learned all about leather, as my father worked with tanners. My brother Rodolfo Tomatis is also a Novica featured artisan [with leather handbags]. I design and work with leather, and I also craft jewelry. With both, I select the very best materials. I love to mix natural elements with silver. Sometimes I give it a rustic finish; other times I like a shiny surface. Minimize

From the Semitic root meaning the hamsa is a hand shaped am ... Read more

From the Semitic root meaning the hamsa is a hand shaped amulet worn to ward off the Evil Eye. This hand amulet, representing the portective hand of God, is common among Sephardic Jews in Israel and has become prevalent among Western Jews as well. Minimize

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From the roof of the world. Traditional craft passed down the centuries, precious materials & sacred stones woven into a magical spell. A sacred keepsake for your spiritual journey. Native crafts help support Tibetan refugees. Reiki Tummo energy blessing added for health & happiness. I must always cherish all living beings. Karma is very simple, really. All of our actions of past, present & future are causes & all of our experiences of past, present & future are effects. Therefore, if we are experiencing positive circumstances now (being taken care of, being loved, living in a comfortable environment, good health), they are the result of our having performed related virtuous actions in this or previous lives. The motivation for performing such virtuous actions almost always involves cherishing others in one way or another. Whatever pleasant circumstances we have, we can thank ourselves for cherishing others to generate them & if we want to have similar circumstances in the future, we must keep cherishing others to create the necessary good karma. If we are not enjoying pleasant circumstances, if others are taking advantage of us or treating us poorly, we can turn this situation around. Our cherishing others now always results in positive effects later. One of the laws of karma is that an action is never wasted. The virtuous seeds we plant will ripen. One catch, though, is that we need to take the long view. Virtuous seeds planted in this life may not ripen until our next life, or in lives after that. But one thing we can be sure of is that any time we perform an action of cherishing others, we are creating positive circumstances for ourselves sometime in the future. Amulets protect a person from trouble & bring good luck. Dakini Designed Amulet for Protection from negative influences. Minimize

Native crafts help support Nepalese & Tibetan refugees. Rei ... Read more

Native crafts help support Nepalese & Tibetan refugees. Reiki Tummo energy blessing added for health & happiness. Tibetan Bhavacakra in Sera, Lhasa.The Bhavacakra or Wheel of Becoming is a complex symbolic representation of samsara in the form of a circle, found primarily in Tibetan Buddhist art. Samsara is the continuous cycle of birth, life & death from which one liberates oneself through enlightenment. Legend has it that the Buddha himself created the first depiction of the bhavacakra & the story of how he gave the illustration to King Rudrayada appears in the anthology of Buddhist narratives called the Divyavadana. In the Buddhist depiction, different karmic actions contribute to one's metaphorical existence in different realms, or rather, different actions reinforce personal characteristics described by the realms. Leading from the human realm to the outside of the wheel depicts the Buddhist path. The mantra Om Mani Padme Hum it contains the essence of the entire teaching of Buddhism. When you say the first syllable Om it is blessed to help you achieve perfection in the practice of generosity, Ma helps perfect the practice of pure ethics, and Ni helps achieve perfection in the practice of tolerance & patience. Pad, the 4th syllable, helps to achieve perfection of perseverance, Me helps achieve perfection in the practice of concentration & the final 6th syllable Hum helps achieve perfection in the practice of wisdom. So in this way recitation of the mantra helps achieve perfection in the 6 practices from generosity to wisdom. The path of these 6 perfection's is the path walked by all the Buddha's of the 3 times. Amulets protect a person from trouble & bring good luck. Dakini Amulet. Minimize

Cross country motorcycle cufflinks are a tribute to the men ... Read more

Cross country motorcycle cufflinks are a tribute to the mental precision and physical demands required of motocross riders. Sterling Silver Approximately 3/4"W x 5/8"H Straight whale backing Minimize

Surfboard Cufflinks with spectacular detail! These Surfboa ... Read more

Surfboard Cufflinks with spectacular detail! These Surfboard Cufflinks are perfectly crafted, right down to the fins. This set of iconic surfboard cufflinks is a must have for high tide. A great reminder of your quest for that single great wave! Surf on!Personalize these cufflinks by having the enclosure backing engraved to commemorate a special date, person, or event! 3-4 day lead time.Approximately 1"W x 1/2"H Sterling silver Straight post, whale backing Minimize

Jewelry Ball By Chacott: The Chacott jewelry ball is specia ... Read more

Jewelry Ball By Chacott: The Chacott jewelry ball is specially crafted from a flexible rubber material and comes in a range of five shine-infused colors, making them an elegant choice for rhythmic gymnasts everywhere. As one of Japan's finest gymnastic imports, the Chacott Jewelry ball guarantees a mix of quality and fine style. The flexible material combined with the metallic hue makes the Chacott jewelry ball ideal for performances and shows. The range of metallic hues imitate that of an array of precious gems; amethyst, aquamarine, emerald, garnet and topaz are the colors which provide any performer with a stylish selection to choose from. Minimize

Native crafts help support Tibetan refugees. Reiki Tummo en ... Read more

Native crafts help support Tibetan refugees. Reiki Tummo energy blessing added for health & happiness. Dzi stones made their appearance 2000 BC to 1000 BC, in ancient Tibet: a few thousand were brought back by Tibetan soldiers from Persia. Dzis were crafted using agate as the base stone & then marked with lines & circles using unique ancient methods & techniques. Fear of the evil eye was taken very seriously, so they created talismans with eyes on them as a fight fire with fire form of protection. Shepherds & farmers pick them up in the grasslands or while cultivating fields. Because dzi are found in the earth, Tibetans cannot conceive of them as man-made. One reason the beads may be found near the surface in places such as freshly tilled fields, for example, may be because ancient monks were burned in funeral pyres (wearing the beads), & long after the remains were gone, the beads therefore remained, & were found at later dates. In Tibetan culture they are believed to attract protector deities. Yin-Yang represents the ancient Chinese understanding of how things work. The outer circle represents everything, while the black & white shapes within the circle represent the interaction of 2 energies, called "yin" (black) & "yang" (white), which cause everything to happen. They are not completely black or white, just as things in life are not completely black or white & they cannot exist without each other. While "yin" would be dark, passive, downward, cold, contracting, & weak, "yang" would be bright, active, upward, hot, expanding, & strong. The shape of the yin & yang sections of the symbol, actually gives you a sense of the continual movement of these 2 energies, yin to yang & yang to yin, causing everything to happen: just as things expand & contract, & temperature changes from hot to cold. Amulets protect a person from trouble & bring good luck. Dakini Designed Amulet for Protection from negative influences. Minimize

* Higher Quality Philosophy - Our jewelry is meant to last ... Read more

* Higher Quality Philosophy - Our jewelry is meant to last for generations. The focus is on maximizing beauty rather than on saving gold or gemstone weight by reducing quality. While our competitors have reduced weight to 2-3 grams for most products as gold costs have gone up, our average product weight remains at 3-5 grams. Even if this philosophy and commitment to fine jewelry costs us more, we believe that the customer will be much happier as a result. * Direct From The Source: With manufacturing and sourcing offices in Jaipur, India (commonly known as the World's Gemstone Capital), Thailand (where the majority of the world's rubies and sapphires are cut and polished), and the USA, we are able to source the best quality gemstones directly from the mines and manufacturers. Further, we manufacture the large majority of our gemstone jewelry - thus, we cut out all middlemen and are able to offer unparalleled prices. Independent appraisal tests have verified that our jewelry routinely appraises at 150-250% of purchase price. Minimize

With just a delicate silver chain around your neck, the spo ... Read more

With just a delicate silver chain around your neck, the spotlight shines on this modern pendant set with a one carat stone and a pave? frame. Jewelry makers start with the highest quality cubic zironia, and set each in a combination of sterling silver and platinum, the same type of setting used for real diamonds. The style complements most any neckline, from strapless to V-Neck. Necklace measures an adjustable 16" - 18". Pendant is .5" in diameter, total weight is 1.4 carats. Minimize