Gemstone Meanings
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Sterling Silver Blue Turquoise Earrings
$14.99
Turquoise adds vivid color and a sense of natural serenity to jewelrySynthetic blue turquoise stones are set in these button earringsEarrings made of sterling silver
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Sterling Silver Blue Turquoise Pendant
$17.49
The turquoise gemstone adds a unique sense of beauty and serenity to any outfitA bold blue synthetic turquoise stone radiates from the center of a brilliant CZ border in this classy pendantSterling silver with rhodium plating
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Sterling Silver Cognac Amber Oval Ring(Poland)
$62.99
Oval inclusion-rich cognac amber is the centerpiece of the fabulous ringJewelry is handcrafted of fine sterling silverAward your impeccable sense of style with a Baltic amber ring
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Pearl 'Moon Drops' Necklace (Thailand)
$58.99
Tones of salmon and pink glisten on the iridescent surface of these cultured pearlsPendant is masterfully crafted by famed Thai artisan Matta NandrakwangPearl necklace displays a refined sense of elegance that is perfect for any occasion
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Reiki With Gemstones
$10.26
While Reiki, the universal life energy, brings the physical and emotional functions back into their original harmony, gemstones concentrate light-filled powers and color vibrations into the chakras, whose unrestricted functioning is greatly import...
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Sterling Silver Turquoise and Amber Necklace
$53.99
Add an unique sense of natural beauty with this genuine turquoise and amber necklaceSterling silver beads rest gently between stonesAdorn your special loved one's neck with the gift of gemstone fashion jewelry
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Japanese Stone Gardens (Hardcover)
$16.31
The tranquil harmony of a Japanese stone garden is an ideal environment for calming the mind and slowing down. This book provides an engrossing history of the form, from early times to the present, illustrated with a wealth of inspiring photographs, dr...
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Throwing Stones
$13.33
In 1923, in Pierre, Indiana, fourteen-year-old Andy realizes a dream when he makes the high school basketball team, but when an accident keeps him from playing, he ventures into journalism and begins to understand the meaning of sportsmanship.
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Healing Crystals (Paperback)
$10.07
A full-color guide shares the power of crystal teachings and techniques to help readers improve their lives spiritually, mentally and physically, in a book that explains the meanings of 15 "Master Healing Crystals" and provides 12 patterns for creating...
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Raphael Saadiq - The Way I See It
$11.98
Disc 1:Sure Hope You Mean It100 Yard DashKeep Marchin`Big Easy - (featuring The Infamous Young Spodie/Rebirth Brass Band)Just One Kiss - (featuring Joss Stone)Love That GirlCallingStaying In Love
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Finding the Green Stone
$14.82
Johnny lives in a town where every person has their own iridescent green stone. Due to mean-spirited behavior, Johnny looses his stone and the entire community rallies around to help him find it. However, Johnny eventually realizes that it is up t...
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Gems Form Sri Aurobindo
$8.5
Sri Aurobindo held a unique mastery of exhaustive exposition of his global vision and universal insight. At the same time, he was able to pack each sentence with depth and intensity of meaning. "Gems from Sri Aurobindo" has drawn out some of his s
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Be With Me (DVD)
$12.37
This critically acclaimed gem from writer/director Eric Khoo, a big hit at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival, is comprised of three complex and thoughtful short films about love and longing: "Meant to Be," "So In Love," and "Finding Love," each of which ...
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Hidden Secrets of the Eastern Star
$11.37
You will learn about their secret passwords, symbols, colors, flowers, gems, and a Goddess connection. Also included is a special chapter on the Rainbow Girls and the hidden meaning behind the lambskin apron.
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Dictionary of Literary Symbols
$26.59
Designed to make the literary meaning-hunter`s job a little easier, this reference book catalogs animals, names, flowers, stones, foods, liquids, and the like and defines them by the symbolic values that have accrued to them over centuries of use by
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Twelve Stones (Paperback)
$17.03
Twelve Stones is the story of Barbara Carole, a secular Jew who worships Art and Romance, who tries to unravel the meaning of existence, and make every moment a masterpiece. She lives and loves with passion, though not always with wisdom, in Pa...
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Mother`s Day Murder (Hardcover)
$14.81
Local reporter Lucy Stone finds her swanky Mother`s Day brunch with her brood marred by two mean moms - Barbara and Tina - who use their teenage daughters in elaborate games of one-upmanship that go too far when Tina is shot to death.
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Que Hay Detras de tu Nombre
$12.5
"Reveals hundreds of name interpretations, including the qualities of the protective angel behind each name, the astrological compatibility with other signs, and the names and meanings of many gems, crystals, flowers, and more."
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Walking in the Light: 30 Days with Pope John Paul II
$9.45
This beautiful book contains many priceles gems of spiritual wisdom from one of the greatest spiritual leaders of our time, Pope John Paul II. Each of the Pope's daily reflections center on a Christian virtue and is meant to be prayerfully pondered,
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Fonoda - Eventually
$13.92
Disc 1:Spiral Ant, ANot Dead, Just Sleeping (They Are)New Red, TheNew Red, TheSilence Means DiseaseStone Cold SecondsAmbient Take No. 1 (W.I.A.)Last Folder
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Mount Rushmore
$6.6
Describes the meaning, history, and creation of the stone monument to four American presidents carved into Mount Rushmore, South Dakota.
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I have just written the poem "Perfume". Would you like to have a read?
(I think I'm still missing that flow to the structure. But I had fun writing it! 
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Perfume
The laptop with its player.
Animation characters smile.
Japanese motion masterpiece -
I put my earphones on.
J-pop on the rise, two-dimensional colours,
Then messages delivered to my phone.
Emotions repeat and their meanings lost.
Electricity fails -
Your message glows.
You were there, behind the cafeteria
Ignorant to the scent of coffee, lassie, fruit juice.
Ignorant to the half-open curtains,
Ignorant to the cushions beside you.
I looked away to the old bookshelves -
Antedated olfactory sensation.
Was I here, caressed by your obsidian windows?
They saw me touching the polished oak.
Your back warmed the sofa
In a fraternal embrace.
Your perfume licked the gentle fibres
Like clouds on my cheek.
I didn't ignore the curtains.
I didn't ignore the cushions.
The whiff of coffee I inhaled -
But I ignored your gemstone eyes.
Very nice! But you should try to evoke emotion more.
Peridot is a semi-precious gemstone frequently incorporated into some of the most modern, beautiful handmade jewelry in the world. It is most often found in shades of translucent greens or yellows, and is widely recognized as the August Birthstone as well as the gemstone for the 3rd and 16th anniversaries. But beyond its modern-day uses and associations, peridot holds a decadent mythological, spiritual and etymological history that adds nostalgic value to its already strong aesthetic worth. Read on for more information that will help you fall in love with your peridot jewelry – or inspire you to buy some today!
Peridot is one of the oldest, most popular gemstones, found set into ancient Egyptian jewelry as early as early as circa second millennium B.C. This particular Peridot was found by the ancient Egyptians, off the island of what was called Topazios or Zebirget (know named St. Johns), located in the Red Sea, about 50 miles off the Egyptian coast. Legends say that this island was covered in snakes, making it impossible to mine, until a pharaoh drove them into the sea. The name Peridot is said to be derived from the Arabic word, faridat, meaning gem.
In ancient times, Peridots were used as currency and accessories for the pharaohs. Egyptians coined this stone as the "gem of the sun." The ancient Romans coveted its springy yellowish-green tones, calling it the "Evening Emerald." Peridot was used in many medieval churches as beautiful decoration, found in the Cologne Cathedral, as well as throughout Europe.
Peridot gemstones look best as parts of formal evening jewelry when paired with diamonds, black onyx or dark blue sapphire. More casual combinations include softer contrasts of brilliant green peridot with clear quartz, citrine or ruby. To see a selection of handmade artisan jewelry featuring peridot, click here. Peridot is typically considered a sophisticated gemstone that works well with any outfit. In earrings, it works especially well to enhance the luster of green or hazel eyes.
Peridots were believed to glow in the dark like lanterns, so they were only mined during nighttime. They are said to prevent fear and sadness, break the power of evil spells, gain foresight into the future, and give divine inspiration and wealth to the wearer, as well as bring energies from the aura into the physical body.
In the mid 1990’s, a discovery of large, intense Peridots was made in the Pakistani Mountains. They were later called "Cashmere Quality," reminiscent of cashmere Sapphires. Peridot is also mined in the United States, Australia, Sri Lanka, and Brazil, just to name a few.
Mohs' Hardness score is based on a 10 point scale where 10 is the most resistant, like a diamond, and 1 is easily scratched, such as Talc. Peridot gets a score of 6.5-7, meaning that it is somewhat scratch resistant and therefore suitable as a component of jewelry. Peridot gemstones should be regularly cleaned by a professional or with a soft rag and mild soap and water. Other methods, including ultra-sonic cleaners, solvents and harsh chemicals should be avoided when cleaning your handcrafted jewelry as exposure to these elements can damage semi-precious and precious gemstones and pearls.
Learn more about all semi-precious gemstones, including amethyst, apatite, black onyx, blue topaz, carnelian, chalcedony, citrine, coral, garnet, white topaz, crystal, diamond, emerald, iolite, jade, Labradorite, moonstone, pearl, peridot, prehnite, rose quarz, ruby, sapphire, smokey topaz, tanzanite, tourmaline and tourquoise when you check out this gemstone chart.
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