Beauty
Myth and Lore of Diamonds: April’s Birthstone
The diamond - a pure, essential form of carbon set in a ring, held by a man on his knees - represents commitment, fidelity and the beauty of matrimony. But the diamond has other traditions and uses as well, long forgotten.
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The Myth and Lore of Opal: October’s Birthstone
Long, long ago, when the Earth was young and Elements were Divine, the Storm God lolled about, playing amidst the wind and clouds in his luminous sphere. The rain came down in sheets, whipped through the sky, pelting the earth.
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The Myth and Lore of Amethyst: The Birthstone of February
Amethyst is said to cure hangovers, bring spiritual wisdom, and even capture wild beasts, all of which may be particularly helpful if you are raising young children or working in the business world. To gain a deeper insight into how these qualities might tie [read more...]
Myth and History of Turquoise, December’s Birthstone
In 1981, in a small Tibetan village in the Himalayas of northern Nepal, I sat quivering in front of Wong Chu, a shamanic practitioner of the ancient Bonpo sect of Tibet. With his drums, bells, fire and chanting, he called in the local spirits on behalf of a si [read more...]
Knowing More About Body Piercing
Before, body piercing was limited to those that were adventurous and, piercing was limited to a few parts of the body. However, trends have changed and a lot of people are in to body piercing on various parts of the body this includes the navel, eyebrows, lips [read more...]
The Myth and Lore of Topaz: November’s Birthstone
Topaz was one of the original gems on the Breastplate of the Second Temple, inscribed to with the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. While many of the birthstones have been changed over the millenia, topaz is one gem that is almost universally accepte [read more...]
The Myth and Lore of Garnets: January’s Birthstone
The lore of garnets can be traced back to the ancient Greek myth of Persephone. She was the maiden daughter of Zeus, the most powerful Greek god, and Demeter, the Earth mother whose realm was plants and agriculture.
Persephone was picking flowers when sh [read more...]
The Myth and Lore of Sapphire: September’s Birthstone
An old Vedic story describes the demon god, Vela, ripped apart by demigods. Vela’s body tumbled down to the earth. When he hit his skin shattered into yellow sapphires that scattered like mystic seeds throughout the Himalayas.
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The Lore of Lapis Lazuli, December’s Birthstone
In the ancient world, lapis was considered as valuable as gold. Egyptians sent out legions of soldiers with traders for years to collect lapis for amulets, scarabs and for their high priests, who wore images of Mat, the goddess of truth around their necks. < [read more...]
The Secret to Choosing an Engagement Ring That Will Exceed Her Dreams and Save You Money
Buying an engagement ring can feel scary and intimidating. This is the ring she will wear for the rest of her life and it will be from you. Sometimes you might feel afraid that she won’t like what you pick or that you can’t afford the perfect rin [read more...]
