There are two opportunities for gift giving in February: February birthdays and Valentine’s Day. The traditional birthstone for February is amethyst and also bloodstone as you get closer to March. If you want more choices, the Zodiac signs of Aquarius … Continue reading
New beginnings for a new year: Every new year seems to emphasize new beginnings, revitalization, a fresh start. You don’t really have to start from ground zero. Make this a time to rethink things that you’d like to do differently. … Continue reading
Garnet is January’s birthstone and it is one of my all time favorite gems. I have loved the look of dark red Bohemian garnets since childhood and earlier I dreamed of collecting them. I never started my collection, but I … Continue reading
Turquoise is for December!. It’s the traditional December birthstone. Turquoise has been a popular and much used gemstone for jewelry for a long time. It’s the traditional birthstone for December. Turquoise is often used for beads and cabochons and is … Continue reading
I haven’t done a gift guide in a while, so I decided to do at least one for the holiday season. The guide includes enticing items from some friends in addition to my handcrafted sterling silver and gemstone jewelry. Altacruz … Continue reading
Fashion Runway Show Pantone’s Spring 2020 Fashion Colors are bright and bold – a rich golden yellow, mint green, royal blue, deep avocado green, and a headliner intense red called Flame Scarlet. Here’s the list and a link to color … Continue reading