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document.write('<p class="rss_title"><a class="rss_title" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/riverpebble" target="_blank">Etsy Shop for riverpebble</a><br /><span class="rss_item">Recent listings from riverpebble</span></p>');
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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55261919/mayan-earrings-with-turquoise-nuggets" title="$26.00Turquoise is very versatile and cultural. These earrings have an ethnic casual look, but are also sophisticated with tiger&#39;s eye and malachite chips for rhythmic color. Finished with antiqued brass.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^..." target="_blank">MAYAN -Earrings with Turquoise Nuggets, Tiger\'s Eye and Malachite dangles...</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss_date">posted on September 03, 2010 11:37:52 am</span><br />');
document.write('<img src=\"http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_155x125.170914462.jpg\" /><br />$26.00<br /><br />Turquoise is very versatile and cultural. These earrings have an ethnic casual look, but are also sophisticated with tiger&#39;s eye and malachite chips for rhythmic color. Finished with antiqued brass.<br /><br />^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^<br /><br />TURQUOISE- Egyptians prized Turquoise as a Life Stone. The oldest pieces of jewelry set with this gem are four bracelets found on the mummified arm of Queen Zar. She ruled in Egypt about 5500 BC.<br />Highly revered in Tibet, a Turquoise stone was carried throughout one&#39;s entire life. It was exchanged as currency & the finest stones were considered more valuable than gold.<br />Turquoise is considered to be a symbol of generosity, sincerity, and affection. It preserves friendships and can make friends out of enemies in time. Traditionally is is said to only bring good luck if given, not purchased.<br /><br />^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^<br />MALACHITE is a stone of transformation and helps with change and spiritual evolution. It can clear and activate all chakras, as well as balance them. Intuitive sources say Malachite can provide protection from karmic danger and release from fear.<br />Malachite is a stone that bridges the energy of the heart and root chakras. It helps balance pure love, romance, and one&#39;s own well-being. Malachite is a stone of good fortune and prosperity/abundance, too. Malachite is also a very protective stone, being especially helpful for general protection for children,during flying and other travel. It is also good for enhancing emotional stability and balance in general. It is said to decrease one&#39;s tendency to radiation illness, asthma, arthritis, and tumors.<br /><br />^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^<br />TIGERS EYE was worn by Roman soldiers for protection in battle. Tiger Eye was thought to be all seeing due to its appearance. This stone is most recognized for bringing money, psychic protection, courage, luck confidence, willpower, clear thinking and speaking to show us the personal power in life that we have. Tiger&#39;s Eye allows us to recognize both our talents and our faults. Has the grounding energy of the earth, but is embellished with a glowing warmth. A stone for people who need more confidence to accomplish their goals.<br /><br /><br /><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/32986427/affinity-peach-moonstone-earrings-with" title="$22.00Moonstone enhances the feminine energies and has a flowing mood of warmth and ethnic charm for almost anyone. The triple dangle earrings are attached to antiqued copper circles with silver trade beads and have small peach moonstone dangle chips.2 7/..." target="_blank">AFFINITY-Peach Moonstone Earrings with Tigers Eye and Copper    FREE GIFT WRAP</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss_date">posted on September 03, 2010 11:37:51 am</span><br />');
document.write('<img src=\"http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_155x125.165654246.jpg\" /><br />$22.00<br />Moonstone enhances the feminine energies and has a flowing mood of warmth and ethnic charm for almost anyone. The triple dangle earrings are attached to antiqued copper circles with silver trade beads and have small peach moonstone dangle chips.<br />2 7/8&quot; length.<br />^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^<br /><br />PEACH MOONSTONE- Moonstone is associated with feminine mysteries and for stimulating intuition, psychic abilities, and connecting with Spirit and allows life-partners to connect on a deeper level.  Moonstone helps to balance the emotional body, bringing acceptance, patience, and allowance to the conscious mind.  Moonstone helps us to remember parts of ourselves that are still connected to the Divine and past lives.  Meditating with Moonstone helps us to understand the purpose and meaning of cycles in our lives and events. Moonstone soothes depression or anger.  Physically, Moonstone supports the digestive and reproductive systems.  Moonstone is a very soothing stone that helps to relieve stress.  Many women like Moonstone for its ability to balance hormonal and menstrual cycles.<br />^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^<br /><br />TIGERS EYE was worn by Roman soldiers for protection in battle. Tiger Eye was thought to be all seeing due to its appearance. This stone is most recognized for bringing money, psychic protection, courage, luck confidence, willpower, clear thinking and speaking to show us the personal power in life that we have. Tiger&#39;s Eye allows us to recognize both our talents and our faults. Has the grounding energy of the earth, but is embellished with a glowing warmth. A stone for people who need more confidence to accomplish their goals.<br />^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^<br />COPPER- is a wonderful healing tool for connecting to the earth and also for working with metal elemental energies  and to pull in energies from higher realms into the physical world.  In healing, copper works to bring those higher energies into every cell for the remembering of the original state of perfection.  Copper supports the tissues and red blood cells.  It is commonly known that copper has been used in bracelets to help those with arthritis. Copper is helpful for balance, communication, and synchronicity.  Copper is a great conductor of energy and is useful for all types of spiritual purposes.  Connecting with the crystals, copper can smoothly transmit their energies to the holder, communicating knowledge from higher realms to the conscious and subconscious mind. <br /><br />^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^<br />TRADE BEADS-Brass has been used in many forms in Africa and still is today. There intricate spiral and woven beads have been made in different regions by lost wax casting. Many of the small bicones and heishi spacers beads have their origin as prayer beads from Ethiopia and Kenya. The various forms have been used in trade for goods, which is why they are called trade beads.<br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55271029/shaman-bracelet-turquoise-bauxite-lapis" title="$30.00What can I say? This is a very powerful combination of stones, for healing, for protection, for peace and insight. The heishi beads and lapis are on copper wire with copper beads and locked by a copper swirl. The onyx is a nugget dangled with copper..." target="_blank">SHAMAN Bracelet- Turquoise, Bauxite, Lapis, Copper and Onyx   FREE GIFT WRAP</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss_date">posted on September 02, 2010 08:16:57 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<img src=\"http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_155x125.170944722.jpg\" /><br />$30.00<br /><br />What can I say? This is a very powerful combination of stones, for healing, for protection, for peace and insight. The heishi beads and lapis are on copper wire with copper beads and locked by a copper swirl. The onyx is a nugget dangled with copper. For the shaman in men or women.<br />^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^<br />BAUXITE TRADE BEADS- Bauxite is a kind of aluminum ore and is a beautiful dark rusty chestnut color. These wonderful old beads are cut, carved, polished and drilled by hand in Africa. Most of the production of bauxite beads today is in Ghana, African, in a small village called Akyem Abompe. It is a unique center of bead production where practically each family is maintaining themselves through manufacture of beads. The patina of bauxite beads is warm and earthy and the most beautiful are said to be the ones which have been worn for a while and have absorbed natural human oil and sweat.<br /><br />TURQUOISE- Egyptians prized Turquoise as a Life Stone. The oldest pieces of jewelry set with this gem are four bracelets found on the mummified arm of Queen Zar. She ruled in Egypt about 5500 BC. Highly revered in Tibet, a Turquoise stone was carried throughout one&#39;s entire life. It was exchanged as currency & the finest stones were considered more valuable than gold.<br />Turquoise is considered to be a symbol of generosity, sincerity, and affection. It preserves friendships and can make friends out of enemies in time. Traditionally is is said to only bring good luck if given, not purchased. It has a soothing energy which brings peace of mind. It acts to induce wisdom and understanding, and to enhance trust, kindness and recognition of beauty.<br /><br />LAPIS LAZULI has always been greatly valued by rulers as early as the fourth millennium B.C.<br />The stone was said to impart ancient knowledge, and the wisdom to use it and to enhance one&#39;s awareness, insight and intellect. It is said to impart ancient knowledge and wisdom to it&#39;s bearer, the knowledge bringing with it peacefulness, objectivity and self acceptance. Lapis is also connected with Jupiter and thus expands the intellect, wisdom and leadership qualities.<br /><br />ONYX is said to have been one of the stones used in the breastplate of the ancient high priest. It has been used to alleviate grief, promote self control and wise decision making and to bring happiness and good fortune. This stone promotes increased vigor, strength, stamina, constancy, steadfastness, permanence, tenacity, firmness and durability. Valuable in difficult or confusing times of our lives. It is considered to be useful in the treatment of heart trouble, ear/hearing problems, watery eyes, hair problems and disorders related to bone marrow. It is thought to relieve stress by enhancing self control and inspiring serenity.<br /><br />COPPER- is a wonderful healing tool for connecting to the earth and also for working with metal elemental energies  and to pull in energies from higher realms into the physical world.  In healing, copper works to bring those higher energies into every cell for the remembering of the original state of perfection.  Copper supports the tissues and red blood cells.  It is commonly known that copper has been used in bracelets to help those with arthritis. Copper is helpful for balance, communication, and synchronicity.  Copper is a great conductor of energy and is useful for all types of spiritual purposes.  Connecting with the crystals, copper can smoothly transmit their energies to the holder, communicating knowledge from higher realms to the conscious and subconscious mind. <br /><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/53718701/sincerity-lapis-oval-with-turquoise" title="$23.00Beautiful oval Lapis stones have a nice amount of pyrite inclusions and accented green turquoise nuggets. They also have tiny blue turquoise beads and are finished with silver plated ear wires.LAPIS LAZULI has always been greatly valued by rulers as..." target="_blank">SINCERITY- Lapis Oval with Turquoise Earrings...</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss_date">posted on September 02, 2010 08:16:56 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<img src=\"http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.165745235.jpg\" /><br />$23.00<br />Beautiful oval Lapis stones have a nice amount of pyrite inclusions and accented green turquoise nuggets. They also have tiny blue turquoise beads and are finished with silver plated ear wires.<br /><br />LAPIS LAZULI has always been greatly valued by rulers as early as the fourth millennium B.C.The stone was said to impart ancient knowledge, and the wisdom to use it and to enhance one&#39;s awareness, insight and intellect. It is said to impart ancient knowledge and wisdom to it&#39;s bearer, the knowledge bringing with it peacefulness, objectivity and self acceptance. Lapis is also connected with Jupiter and thus expands the intellect, wisdom and leadership qualities.<br /><br />^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^<br /><br />TURQUOISE- Egyptians prized Turquoise as a Life Stone. The oldest pieces of jewelry set with this gem are four bracelets found on the mummified arm of Queen Zar. She ruled in Egypt about 5500 BC.<br />Highly revered in Tibet, a Turquoise stone was carried throughout one&#39;s entire life. It was exchanged as currency & the finest stones were considered more valuable than gold.<br />Turquoise is considered to be a symbol of generosity, sincerity, and affection. It preserves friendships and can make friends out of enemies in time. Traditionally is is said to only bring good luck if given, not purchased.<br /><br />^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^<br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/30504614/formal-affair-black-tourmaline-and" title="$22.00JUST RIGHT for the classic evening in your &quot;Little Black Dress&quot;. The proportion of these earrings gives a nice accent and features enough glitz while still being serious and tasteful. The earrings are finished in brass but can be reworked ..." target="_blank">FORMAL AFFAIR - Black Tourmaline and Citrine with Hematitie Earrings...</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss_date">posted on September 02, 2010 08:01:52 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<img src=\"http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_155x125.89031878.jpg\" /><br />$22.00<br /><br /><br />JUST RIGHT for the classic evening in your &quot;Little Black Dress&quot;. The proportion of these earrings gives a nice accent and features enough glitz while still being serious and tasteful. The earrings are finished in brass but can be reworked in sterling silver for an additional $2.00...Convo me for custom changes.<br /><br />^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^<br /><br />BLACK TOURMALINE-Does not absorb negative energy. It repels it. It is suggested to carry this stone when you feel surrounded by negativity. A valuable stone for crises and for periods of extreme stress. Is said to help you defend against debilitating diseases. Strongly suggested for persons with weakened immune systems. A powerful, electromagnetic gem. Strengthens body and spirit.  Radiates light protection for wearer. <br /><br />^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^<br /><br />CITRINE-is the stone of abundance. Citrine has been given other names in other cultures including the merchant stone or the golden stone of wealth. This stone is helpful for mental and emotional clarity, problem solving, memory issues, will power, optimism, confidence and self-discipline. It reduces anxiety, fear and depression. An energizing and highly beneficial crystal, citrine absorbs, transmutes, grounds and dissolves negative energy, which makes it a very protective stone. Citrine crystals are invigorating and positive. Enhances creative energy, the more yellow citrine has a soothing affect on the digestive system. <br />Citrine has been thought to reverse degenerative diseases and in treating chronic fatigue,for menstrual disorders, PMS and symptoms from menopause. <br /><br />^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^<br /><br />HEMATITE-Egyptians used hematite to calm hysteria and anxiety and was used for amulets. Roman soldiers wore it for protection. This crystal is the most recommended stone for grounding and encourages ones survival instincts and is centering. Hematite turns fuzziness into mental clarity, enhances concentration, memory, practicality, helps those who study, do detailed work and helps with sound sleep. Considered the symbol of life energy, hematite allows for more confidence, will power and boldness. Helps us adjust to being physical. A protective stone and helps bolster low self-esteem. Hematite is known to deflect negativity. The iron in this mineral has a strong effect on the blood. Used in supporting the kidney&#39;s blood-cleansing function.<br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/30376047/unity-jade-bracelet-set-with-tigers-eye" title="$36.00Naturally calm, creamy Jade faceted rectangle is combined with the depth of a Tiger&#39;s Eye and  antiqued brass clasp.The harmony is punctuated by Unakite round beads.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^JADE/JADEITE symboliz..." target="_blank">UNITY... Jade Bracelet Set with Tigers Eye...</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss_date">posted on September 02, 2010 08:01:52 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<img src=\"http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_155x125.88594776.jpg\" /><br />$36.00<br />Naturally calm, creamy Jade faceted rectangle is combined with the depth of a Tiger&#39;s Eye and  antiqued brass clasp.<br />The harmony is punctuated by Unakite round beads.<br /><br />^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^<br />JADE/JADEITE symbolized the five virtues of humanity in Chinese tradition, jade : wisdom, compassion, justice, modesty and courage. Symbols of these virtues were often carved into jade.<br />It is often called the &quot;dream stone&quot; for its ability to help one access the non-physical spirit realms.<br />Jade, considered a very lucky stone, facilitates peace and harmony between the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of ones life. When all of these aspects operate in harmony and balance, goals become easier to reach.It is said to promote courage, compassion, justice, generosity, humility, wealth and longevity, to lead a richer more fulfilling life.<br />^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^<br />TIGERS EYE was worn by Roman soldiers for protection in battle. Tiger Eye was thought to be all seeing due to its appearance. This stone is most recognized for bringing money, psychic protection, courage, luck confidence, willpower, clear thinking and speaking to show us the personal power in life that we have. Tiger&#39;s Eye allows us to recognize both our talents and our faults. Has the grounding energy of the earth, but is embellished with a glowing warmth. A stone for people who need more confidence to accomplish their goals.<br /><br />^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^<br /><br />UNAKITE brings one&#39;s consciousness to the present. It can help one deal with information and events from the past which have instilled blockages. It provides gentle release of conditions inhibiting one&#39;s growth. As young children, discouraged away from the full expression of our emotions. The repression of feeling can become automatic, and life, while perhaps less painful, also has less joy. <br />Unakite can be very helpful in the steady release of feelings long held in.<br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55192579/morocco-earrings-with-cherry-quartz" title="$22.00*****Gift Wrap Included****This set makes me think of an outdoor bazaar in an exotic country.The cherry quartz gives a romantic feel to the  carved soapstone&#39;s rosiness. There are accents of grooved bone beads and handmade ceramic beads from Ind..." target="_blank">MOROCCO-Earrings with Cherry Quartz, Indonesian Ceramic Beads and Soapstone...Gift Wrapped</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss_date">posted on September 02, 2010 11:53:17 am</span><br />');
document.write('<img src=\"http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.170683327.jpg\" /><br />$22.00<br />*****Gift Wrap Included****<br /><br />This set makes me think of an outdoor bazaar in an exotic country.The cherry quartz gives a romantic feel to the  carved soapstone&#39;s rosiness. There are accents of grooved bone beads and handmade ceramic beads from Indonesia that are charming and ethnic. <br />The earrings are finished with antiqued brass.<br /><br />^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^<br />CHERRY QUARTZ- This manmade gemstone is a very pretty mixture of clear glass with thin swirls and needles of pink. Cherry &quot;quartz&quot; boasts the pink cherry color that is similar to SwarovskiŽ crystal color &quot;padparadscha.&quot; Some people use the name &quot;strawberry quartz&quot; for the stone we call &quot;cherry &#39;quartz.&#39;&quot; However, true strawberry quartz is a naturally occurring (if somewhat rare) strawberry-colored stone with sparkly hematite needles found in Russia and Mexico.<br />^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^<br /><br />SOAPSTONE- or Steatite creates a positive energy around itself and exerts a calming influence on the person using it. It is used when undergoing great changes in one?s life and helps to prepare you for anything! It is thought to allow your ideas and inspirations to broaden, open and develop. It is said to open pathways between our physical plane and other planes of existence--for both sending and receiving. It allows you to give up old patterns and pathways and ?go with the flow.?<br /><br />');
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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55218667/confident-energy-tiger-eye-and-carnelian" title="$3.33****Gift Wrap Included****The fascination of tiger&#39;s eye blends well with the carnelian 6mm rounds. The earrings are finished with antiqued brass for a sophisticated but rustic simplicity.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^..." target="_blank">CONFIDENT ENERGY-Tiger Eye and Carnelian with Antique Brass...PAY IT FORWARD</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss_date">posted on September 02, 2010 11:53:17 am</span><br />');
document.write('<img src=\"http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_155x125.170771422.jpg\" /><br />$3.33<br />****Gift Wrap Included****<br /><br /><br />The fascination of tiger&#39;s eye blends well with the carnelian 6mm rounds. The earrings are finished with antiqued brass for a sophisticated but rustic simplicity.<br />^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^<br />CARNELIAN is one of the oldest stones used in jewelry dating back to 3000 BCE and was found in Egyptian tombs.This stone represents confidence, boldness, initiative, dramatic abilities, assertiveness and outgoingness. Precision, analysis, stimulates appetite, encourages celebration and brings awareness of feelings. This stone helps you feel anchored and comfortable with your surroundings. Provides a connection to the past or to historical events. Carnelian can improve motivation. Helps one achieve greater success in career or personal matters. <br />^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^<br />TIGERS EYE was worn by Roman soldiers for protection in battle. Tiger Eye was thought to be all seeing due to its appearance. This stone is most recognized for bringing money, psychic protection, courage, luck confidence, willpower, clear thinking and speaking to show us the personal power in life that we have. Tiger&#39;s Eye allows us to recognize both our talents and our faults.  Has the grounding energy of the earth, but is embellished with a glowing warmth. A stone for people who need more confidence to accomplish their goals. ');
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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/53802691/rastafari-onyx-trade-bead-and-red-jasper" title="$30.00This was a bracelet that decided to be an anklet. I agree. The length and style is perfect. There are black Onyx tube beads, with brass African beads, blackstone beads, green White Heart Trade beads from the 19th century,yellow jade and red jasper i..." target="_blank">RASTAFARI Onyx, Trade Bead and Red Jasper Anklet</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss_date">posted on September 02, 2010 10:01:15 am</span><br />');
document.write('<img src=\"http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_155x125.166027780.jpg\" /><br />$30.00<br />This was a bracelet that decided to be an anklet. I agree. The length and style is perfect. There are black Onyx tube beads, with brass African beads, blackstone beads, green White Heart Trade beads from the 19th century,<br />yellow jade and red jasper in the center. The ankle bracelet measures approx. 10?.<br /><br /><br />ONYX is said to have been one of the stones used in the breastplate of the ancient high priest. It has been used to alleviate grief, promote self control and wise decision making and to bring happiness and good fortune. This stone promotes increased vigor, strength, stamina, constancy, steadfastness, permanence, tenacity, firmness and durability. Valuable in difficult or confusing times of our lives. It is considered to be useful in the treatment of heart trouble, ear/hearing problems, watery eyes, hair problems and disorders related to bone marrow. It is thought to relieve stress by enhancing self control and inspiring serenity.<br /><br />^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^<br />RED JASPER- Jasper was a favorite gem in the ancient world, and the name jasper can be traced back in Hebrew, Assyrian, Persian, Greek, and Latin. Protective/guards against negativity. Promotes beauty, grace and healing.Red jasper is called a stone of fairness and justice. It is also said to enhance responsibility, choice, and compassion. Metaphysically, it is purported to have a stabilizing and balancing effect. Crystal healing lore says that physically it assists in healing by maintaining positive movement with all types of disorders and disease relating to health of blood.<br /><br />YELLOW JADE -(many shades of green, white, tan, and/or clear), This stone brings relaxation. Wear this stone when your shoulders are tense, you&#39;ll feel much calmer.Jade is symbolized the five virtues of humanity in Chinese tradition, jade : wisdom, compassion, justice, modesty and courage. Symbols of these virtues were often carved into jade.<br />It is often called the &quot;dream stone&quot; for its ability to help one access the non-physical spirit realms.<br />Jade, considered a very lucky stone, facilitates peace and harmony between the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of ones life. When all of these aspects operate in harmony and balance, goals become easier to reach.It is said to promote courage, compassion, justice, generosity, humility, wealth and longevity, to lead a richer more fulfilling life.<br /><br />^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^<br />GREEN WHITE HEART TRADE BEADS OR PADRE TRADE BEADS-<br /><br />Beads such as these were heavily traded by the Hudson&#39;s Bay Trading Company, and were perhaps their main type of Trade Beads offered to Native Americans in exchange for fur-pelts. They were not only in North America, but Africa as well. <br />Also know as White Heart Beads. The style was invented around 1480 or so. Green was used from 1480 to 1830, and in 1830 it was switched over from green to either yellow or white with a translucent red coat. Around 1860 they stopped using yellow and only used white. <br />Antique Glass is at the Heart of these African Trade Beads and the core of these very popular beads is milk white glass that is coated in the color of the bead. White heart beads come in a variety of colors.<br />^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^<br />BLACK AGATE-This is a stone for grounding and centering the energies. Use for self control, grounding, resilience, quiet power, grounding, invisibility, peace and anxiety. Black agate is considered a receiving stone and is used for calming, soothing, inward meditation and reflection. Black Agate represents the element earth, and is therefore related to our survival instincts, and to our sense of grounding and connection to our bodies and the physical plane. Ideally, when using black stones at the Root Chakra, they bring us health, prosperity, security, and dynamic presence.<br /><br />BRASS has a deep impact on the bones, blood and cell level is felt as imbalances are reduced. The shine promotes the inner rhythms necessary for healing and alignment.');
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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55307160/rainforest-earrings-with-indonesian" title="$22.00Very earthy earrings with beautiful softness and ethnicity. The ceramic beads are handmade from Indonesia and blend well with the round riverstones and playful green turquoise dangles and both are finished with antique brass. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^..." target="_blank">RAINFOREST- Earrings with  Indonesian Ceramic Beads, Turquoise and Riverstone....</a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss_date">posted on September 01, 2010 07:41:05 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<img src=\"http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.171057947.jpg\" /><br />$22.00<br /><br />Very earthy earrings with beautiful softness and ethnicity. The ceramic beads are handmade from Indonesia and blend well with the round riverstones and playful green turquoise dangles and both are finished with antique brass. <br />^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^<br />TURQUOISE- Egyptians prized Turquoise as a Life Stone. The oldest pieces of jewelry set with this gem are four bracelets found on the mummified arm of Queen Zar. She ruled in Egypt about 5500 BC.<br />Highly revered in Tibet, a Turquoise stone was carried throughout one&#39;s entire life. It was exchanged as currency & the finest stones were considered more valuable than gold.<br />Turquoise is considered to be a symbol of generosity, sincerity, and affection. It preserves friendships and can make friends out of enemies in time. Traditionally is is said to only bring good luck if given, not purchased. It has a soothing energy which brings peace of mind. It acts to induce wisdom and understanding, and to enhance trust, kindness and recognition of beauty.<br />^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^<br />RIVERSTONE- This stone&#39;s mystical powers are derived from its white color that symbolizes purity, cleanliness, truth and kindness. It is this white color that gives this stone its energy. Throughout history its &quot;white light&quot; was used to clear obstacles along life&#39;s path, make good choices for new beginnings and bring mental clarity. As a white gemstone, Riverstone is ruled by the Moon and are associated with sleep and psychic energy. They are often used for good fortune and protection after dark.<br />^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^<br />BRASS has a deep impact on the bones, blood and cell level is felt as imbalances are reduced. The shine promotes the inner rhythms necessary for healing and alignment.');
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