Hello! I came across your page while looking for some information regarding the metaphysical properties of amethyst on your website, and I had a question. Sometimes when I'm stressed out, anxious, or fearful, I put on my amethyst necklace. I've noticed that my anxiety, etc. is usually relieved in a matter of minutes, but I've also noticed that if I wear the amethyst necklace for a longer period of time, I get high strung and jittery, as well as feeling like I'm not fully grounded. Could it be that I am experiencing an amethyst overload, or do I just need to have a grounding stone with me when I wear my amethyst necklace? Also, the necklace that I have is made up of little chips of amethyst, and it's quite a long necklace (it comes down to around my solar plexus), so I don't know if the "overload" I'm experiencing is because there's a lot of amethyst chips. Do you think if I wore a smaller amethyst (like my amethyst merkaba, which is smaller than a penny), I wouldn't feel the overload so much? I've also noticed on occasion, that amethyst makes me sleepy (altho not at the same time that I feel the overload.)
Do you know if the things I am experiencing are typical of people who wear amethyst?
Thank you very much for your help. I greatly enjoy your website.
Have a blessed day!
-Stefany C
P.S. What stone would you recommend in helping me to overcome my fear of thunderstorms?
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Monday, February 4, 2008
Do you sell 12 Step Beads?
Hi! I'm a member of a CoDA group. As I work the 12 Steps, I want to add a
gemstone to a chain. I am looking for a tiger eye, peridot, azurite,
obsidian, sodalite, flourite, clear quartz, agate, rose quartz, pearl,
dark iolite, and labradorite. I was wondering if you sell the stones, or if
you know where I can purchase them.
Thanks,Lisa R
gemstone to a chain. I am looking for a tiger eye, peridot, azurite,
obsidian, sodalite, flourite, clear quartz, agate, rose quartz, pearl,
dark iolite, and labradorite. I was wondering if you sell the stones, or if
you know where I can purchase them.
Thanks,Lisa R
Friday, February 9, 2007
Maybe there is a stone specifically for weight loss
Hi...
I happened across your site tonight as I was searching for
gemstones: meaning and abilities. My 15 y/o granddaughter (my husband and I are raising 2 of our g/d's: 9 and 15) is termed "morbidly obese" and has now decided that she is ready to take the steps to begin a program of weight loss. So, in a attempt to help her, I thought 'maybe there is a stone specifically for weight loss'. Well, sure enough, there it is... Apatite.
This is one awesome endeavor you have set forth on and I would like to applaud you on your hard work and the blessings that flow forth from the pages.
Your site is very very impressive and will take me weeks to get through, but I wanted to thank you for what you have made available to the many. I would
love to offer some of your works in my little shop, located in the
Street of Shops in Lewisburg, PA.
At the present time, we are, like thousands of others, so financially strapped that we cannot afford to buy any of your fine works, yet perhaps one day soon it will be possible for us to do that.
In the meantime, I again applaud your efforts that shower blessings for
the betterment of those who want help and are willing to help themselves.
AMAZING!! May your day be abundantly blessed,
Melanie W
I happened across your site tonight as I was searching for
gemstones: meaning and abilities. My 15 y/o granddaughter (my husband and I are raising 2 of our g/d's: 9 and 15) is termed "morbidly obese" and has now decided that she is ready to take the steps to begin a program of weight loss. So, in a attempt to help her, I thought 'maybe there is a stone specifically for weight loss'. Well, sure enough, there it is... Apatite.
This is one awesome endeavor you have set forth on and I would like to applaud you on your hard work and the blessings that flow forth from the pages.
Your site is very very impressive and will take me weeks to get through, but I wanted to thank you for what you have made available to the many. I would
love to offer some of your works in my little shop, located in the
Street of Shops in Lewisburg, PA.
At the present time, we are, like thousands of others, so financially strapped that we cannot afford to buy any of your fine works, yet perhaps one day soon it will be possible for us to do that.
In the meantime, I again applaud your efforts that shower blessings for
the betterment of those who want help and are willing to help themselves.
AMAZING!! May your day be abundantly blessed,
Melanie W
June A:
How nice of you to tell me that, and how wonderful for you to have gotten the opportunity to begin again each day. So many, many people wish it but can not achieve it. Be proud. You are a miracle :)
My 19th anniversary was this past month. I have never been happier.
My 19th anniversary was this past month. I have never been happier.
I am so thankful to be in recovery.
Hi Shirley,
I'm the one that asked you to put a frog clasp on my bracelet.
I can't tell you how pleased I am. I never take it off and it never comes unhooked. Actually I think it makes the overall effect of the bracelet prettier.
I thank you so much for your willingness to make the change and for the excellent job.
I was in treatment this year for 6 weeks to get on top of depression and addiction to prescription drugs. I am so thankful to be in recovery. I love your website.
Blessings on your day,
June A
I'm the one that asked you to put a frog clasp on my bracelet.
I can't tell you how pleased I am. I never take it off and it never comes unhooked. Actually I think it makes the overall effect of the bracelet prettier.
I thank you so much for your willingness to make the change and for the excellent job.
I was in treatment this year for 6 weeks to get on top of depression and addiction to prescription drugs. I am so thankful to be in recovery. I love your website.
Blessings on your day,
June A
You have given me the inspiration and determination I was looking for...
Dear Shirley
Hi !!
My name is Sue and I live in England, UK.
I read your story tonight and cant believe how much it inspired me !! My life reads just like yours....I divorced at 36 with 3 lovely children and have worked at many jobs but never quite finding peace in what I do.. I have re married but it is difficult at times and not easy been in a 2nd marriage with diffciult step children and a terrible x wife !!!!
I work in an office now--the job is VERY stressful although I love the people I work with.. I am and always have been very creative.. I do gift baskets for friends / work colloeagues.. But when anyone asks me my ultimate job I would wish for..I always answer...making shell necklaces on a Hawaiian beach...!!!
Oh everyone always laughs at me,,,,its the office joke !! But recently I have thought about making my own jewellery.. well I own enough...I especially love gemstones and crystals... whenever I am down or feeling sad I get out my jewellery and 'play'with it...espcially the gemstones I have got all the bits and pieces to start making jewellery now...and have been busy designing...
I accidently came across your site tonight..and thought HOW WONDERFUL... You have given me the inspiration and determination I was looking for...thank you... I LOVED your jewellery and hope I can create my own special peices too... Take care
Love and best wishes
Sue L
Hi !!
My name is Sue and I live in England, UK.
I read your story tonight and cant believe how much it inspired me !! My life reads just like yours....I divorced at 36 with 3 lovely children and have worked at many jobs but never quite finding peace in what I do.. I have re married but it is difficult at times and not easy been in a 2nd marriage with diffciult step children and a terrible x wife !!!!
I work in an office now--the job is VERY stressful although I love the people I work with.. I am and always have been very creative.. I do gift baskets for friends / work colloeagues.. But when anyone asks me my ultimate job I would wish for..I always answer...making shell necklaces on a Hawaiian beach...!!!
Oh everyone always laughs at me,,,,its the office joke !! But recently I have thought about making my own jewellery.. well I own enough...I especially love gemstones and crystals... whenever I am down or feeling sad I get out my jewellery and 'play'with it...espcially the gemstones I have got all the bits and pieces to start making jewellery now...and have been busy designing...
I accidently came across your site tonight..and thought HOW WONDERFUL... You have given me the inspiration and determination I was looking for...thank you... I LOVED your jewellery and hope I can create my own special peices too... Take care
Love and best wishes
Sue L
I am just enthralled! Your work is just gorgeous!
Hello Shirley!
I have been making bracelets for family and friends and would like to branch out into necklaces also. I happened to come upon your site tonight and I am just enthralled! Your work is just gorgeous! A bit above my know-how at the moment, but it's good to have goals, right! If I may I'd like to ask about two particular pieces:
Are these a series of open jump rings? What a dazzling necklace! http://www.gemstonegifts.com/necklaces/images_necklaces/NEC25_amethyst_silver_necklace.jpg
Another unique one here...Where do you find the S-shaped wires?
http://www.gemstonegifts.com/necklaces/images_necklaces/NEC27_silver_%20ss_amethyst.jpg
Again, your work is stunning and any tidbit of knowledge you can share will be much appreciated!
~Dawn
I have been making bracelets for family and friends and would like to branch out into necklaces also. I happened to come upon your site tonight and I am just enthralled! Your work is just gorgeous! A bit above my know-how at the moment, but it's good to have goals, right! If I may I'd like to ask about two particular pieces:
Are these a series of open jump rings? What a dazzling necklace! http://www.gemstonegifts.com/necklaces/images_necklaces/NEC25_amethyst_silver_necklace.jpg
Another unique one here...Where do you find the S-shaped wires?
http://www.gemstonegifts.com/necklaces/images_necklaces/NEC27_silver_%20ss_amethyst.jpg
Again, your work is stunning and any tidbit of knowledge you can share will be much appreciated!
~Dawn
I stumbled across your site...
I stumbled across your site and I have been back multiple times just today alone. The stories I have read and the inspiration I am getting from just knowing the meaning of such beautiful pieces of nature.
And, everytime I click on the link to get to the site, I find another interesting bit of information or another story that finds it's way into my heart.
What a remarkable site! I just wanted to say that it has been a pleasure stopping by your store and just browsing.
Thanks again!
And, everytime I click on the link to get to the site, I find another interesting bit of information or another story that finds it's way into my heart.
What a remarkable site! I just wanted to say that it has been a pleasure stopping by your store and just browsing.
Thanks again!
Reply To JoDee:
JoDee,
First and from the bottom of my heart, I tell you that if you get the chance to go to school take it. It was all I had dreamed it would be, and more. I do not think I would be where I am today if I had not gone.
I dont mean that I wouldn't be good at making jewelry, but the change in perspective, and perception, the ability to see more than what your eyes tell you, and to see beneath the surface are only a few of the things I learned to do better.
I suck at business, and feel that will never change...I HATE paper work, I am so totally left brain...lol.
I have two things that will tell me that I have finally arrived...but I am not there yet. One, is to pay some one else to clean my house, and the other is to pay someone else to do the paperwork.
The paperwork is the one I hate the most...!
I am a one man band, but my goal is to develop at least a quartet.
Good luck to you, and god bless. Follow your heart, you will be just fine.
First and from the bottom of my heart, I tell you that if you get the chance to go to school take it. It was all I had dreamed it would be, and more. I do not think I would be where I am today if I had not gone.
I dont mean that I wouldn't be good at making jewelry, but the change in perspective, and perception, the ability to see more than what your eyes tell you, and to see beneath the surface are only a few of the things I learned to do better.
I suck at business, and feel that will never change...I HATE paper work, I am so totally left brain...lol.
I have two things that will tell me that I have finally arrived...but I am not there yet. One, is to pay some one else to clean my house, and the other is to pay someone else to do the paperwork.
The paperwork is the one I hate the most...!
I am a one man band, but my goal is to develop at least a quartet.
Good luck to you, and god bless. Follow your heart, you will be just fine.
JoDee Says :Do you have any suggestions for me?"
Hi Shirley!
I have just discovered your sight while looking for the meanings of some stones I'm working with. I'm actually making a bracelet by request, for a friend named Shirley!! Kind of funny huh!
Anyway, I read your story and I am so impressed. I too, am at a point in my life where I'm not crazy about my work and I need to maintain my income. I have been doing clinical work as a Music Therapist and a Bereavement counselor for the past 20 years.
I have been making my own Jewelry for the past four and have been invited to shows here in Cleveland over the past year with wonderful success. I guess I'm writing to you to help me take the next huge step and make this my life. I LOVE creating and feel that I could have written so much of what is in your story. I too wish I could go to art school and learn more, but I also see that some people are just creative because it is the gift that was given them by God. I feel I fall in this category, BUT I know I have so much to learn.
Sometimes I'm afraid of being molded into something I'm not or being influenced by others work and then lose my perspective and approach to color, texture and shape, I'm sure you know what I mean.
So, all in all, was going to school worth it or do you feel you could have done what you're doing without it. Also, I feel I lack greatly in the business dealings of doing this work, how are you working your web site etc. I make only one of a kind pieces, what a challenge for selling on a site. I think I'd get bored with duplication. I've made over 400 pieces and each one is unique to itself, I love that challenge. Do you have any suggestions for me?
I'd love to hear from you!!
Take care and Good for you for taking the leap and following your heart...
I hope I'm right behind you!
Peace,
JoDee
I have just discovered your sight while looking for the meanings of some stones I'm working with. I'm actually making a bracelet by request, for a friend named Shirley!! Kind of funny huh!
Anyway, I read your story and I am so impressed. I too, am at a point in my life where I'm not crazy about my work and I need to maintain my income. I have been doing clinical work as a Music Therapist and a Bereavement counselor for the past 20 years.
I have been making my own Jewelry for the past four and have been invited to shows here in Cleveland over the past year with wonderful success. I guess I'm writing to you to help me take the next huge step and make this my life. I LOVE creating and feel that I could have written so much of what is in your story. I too wish I could go to art school and learn more, but I also see that some people are just creative because it is the gift that was given them by God. I feel I fall in this category, BUT I know I have so much to learn.
Sometimes I'm afraid of being molded into something I'm not or being influenced by others work and then lose my perspective and approach to color, texture and shape, I'm sure you know what I mean.
So, all in all, was going to school worth it or do you feel you could have done what you're doing without it. Also, I feel I lack greatly in the business dealings of doing this work, how are you working your web site etc. I make only one of a kind pieces, what a challenge for selling on a site. I think I'd get bored with duplication. I've made over 400 pieces and each one is unique to itself, I love that challenge. Do you have any suggestions for me?
I'd love to hear from you!!
Take care and Good for you for taking the leap and following your heart...
I hope I'm right behind you!
Peace,
JoDee
I truly do appreciate your sensitivity...
Dear Shirley,
Thank you for your thoughtful answer to my query
about Howlite stone.
I truly do appreciate your sensitivity, as I am one
of those individuals myself......Life constantly unfolds.
Oddly enough, stones come to us when we don't necessarily
expect them.......
My mother-in-law from her hospital bed gave me a green aventurine
heart (one of several which a lady at the hospital had given her...to
share with others). My mother-in-law, who was recently diagnosed
with Cancer in the lungs, had been given a rose quartz heart. Lovely.
I shall again visit your web-site soon. It is new to me, but one which
I find most intruiguing & restful.
Again, thank you so very much.
Sincerely,
Michele F
Thank you for your thoughtful answer to my query
about Howlite stone.
I truly do appreciate your sensitivity, as I am one
of those individuals myself......Life constantly unfolds.
Oddly enough, stones come to us when we don't necessarily
expect them.......
My mother-in-law from her hospital bed gave me a green aventurine
heart (one of several which a lady at the hospital had given her...to
share with others). My mother-in-law, who was recently diagnosed
with Cancer in the lungs, had been given a rose quartz heart. Lovely.
I shall again visit your web-site soon. It is new to me, but one which
I find most intruiguing & restful.
Again, thank you so very much.
Sincerely,
Michele F
Awesome website!
Hi Shirley~
Thank you for all of your work and information! Awesome website!
My husband and I have collected Agates since we were kids and LOVE all stones and gems. We work with them daily in our private life and in my healing business (are they any different?)
Have just spent hours browsing through your site and am sending lots of gratitude for the love you have allowed to flow through it and us.
Continued success to you and those you hold dear. Love, Joy, and Peace from Wisconsin! Jody
Thank you for all of your work and information! Awesome website!
My husband and I have collected Agates since we were kids and LOVE all stones and gems. We work with them daily in our private life and in my healing business (are they any different?)
Have just spent hours browsing through your site and am sending lots of gratitude for the love you have allowed to flow through it and us.
Continued success to you and those you hold dear. Love, Joy, and Peace from Wisconsin! Jody
I love that you juse crystals to heal....
Hi Shirley,
I stumbled accross your site today while I was looking up the properties of Lepidolite and Apatite, which were my stones of choice for today (it's been Angelite all weekend!). Then, magpie that I am, I noticed that you made jewelry. So, unable to help myself, I had a look and I absolutely LOVE it!
I would also just like to say that I love that you use crystals for what they are intended for, to help people to heal! I am very lucky to have a good friend who is, I believe, a remarkably gifted crystal healer and I have been fortunate enough to have experienced truly amazing results with crystals during my own healing process and I am absolutely delighted that you are offering such a vital service to those who are willing to recieve it. And at the risk of sounding utterly shallow it's also GORGEOUS!
So the big question is....do you ship to England? and if so what are the charges etc?
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Kind regards
Kyra B
I stumbled accross your site today while I was looking up the properties of Lepidolite and Apatite, which were my stones of choice for today (it's been Angelite all weekend!). Then, magpie that I am, I noticed that you made jewelry. So, unable to help myself, I had a look and I absolutely LOVE it!
I would also just like to say that I love that you use crystals for what they are intended for, to help people to heal! I am very lucky to have a good friend who is, I believe, a remarkably gifted crystal healer and I have been fortunate enough to have experienced truly amazing results with crystals during my own healing process and I am absolutely delighted that you are offering such a vital service to those who are willing to recieve it. And at the risk of sounding utterly shallow it's also GORGEOUS!
So the big question is....do you ship to England? and if so what are the charges etc?
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Kind regards
Kyra B
I am searching for direction...
Dear Shirley,
I stumbled across your website last night and read your story. Wow! Was I ever inspired. I am an artist myself, and presently trying to create a new direction for my life. I am separating from my husband at 34, and I'm trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up! I haven't worked outside the home (I've worked as a Mom) for 10 years and now face a similar challenge that you faced.
I have always been creative, but after a short career as a Graphic Designer, I decided that wasn't the path for me. I am on a spiritual journey as well and recently received my Reiki level 2 training. But since I was a child, I've had a passion for gemstones.
I am searching for direction, and when I saw your site, and the beautiful work you create, I thought hmmm. Here is someone who has fulfilled their heart's desire. I want to pursue my passions and not just settle for any old job.
So I guess I would like to say thank you for your inspiring story.
Sincerely,
Tracy D
I stumbled across your website last night and read your story. Wow! Was I ever inspired. I am an artist myself, and presently trying to create a new direction for my life. I am separating from my husband at 34, and I'm trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up! I haven't worked outside the home (I've worked as a Mom) for 10 years and now face a similar challenge that you faced.
I have always been creative, but after a short career as a Graphic Designer, I decided that wasn't the path for me. I am on a spiritual journey as well and recently received my Reiki level 2 training. But since I was a child, I've had a passion for gemstones.
I am searching for direction, and when I saw your site, and the beautiful work you create, I thought hmmm. Here is someone who has fulfilled their heart's desire. I want to pursue my passions and not just settle for any old job.
So I guess I would like to say thank you for your inspiring story.
Sincerely,
Tracy D
Your story gives me hope.
I had a dream a few nights ago in which two women took my husband and me on a ride in a space ship to a distant planet. In preparation for our journey they said that we must have emeralds in order to make it easier for us to communicate with the beings from other worlds. They gave us stones and even told us to eat the special bread that they had baked with emerald dust added.
The dream felt important and I thought that I should check out the meaning of emeralds. I googled "meaning of emeralds" and hit "I feel lucky" and I went to your website. I was truly amazed at what I read and have already printed out the information about emeralds from your website. It had such personal meaning to me that I know that this is one of life's every day miracles. As I read though each part, I was in awe of how closely it pertained to me.
I just wanted to let you know how you have touched my heart. Indirectly by the meaning of emerald, but also by your story. I am a frustrated artist. I was told when I was a child that art was a waste of time and no one could actually make a living doing it. Though my grandmother encouraged me, my mother actually threw my art supplies in the garbage and denigrated my artistic endeavors. My doctor father and nurse mother pushed me all the way through nursing school. They told me that as a nurse, I would always have a job. I found that though I didn't feel called to nursing, after several years of trying different types of nursing, I found my niche. I got into maternal child nursing. I have worked in newborn nursery and mother baby nursing.
But I thought that I had truly arrived when I began teaching childbirth classes at a local hospital. Which I did for 13 years and I so loved my job. I thought that I would work there until I retired (I am 50 years old now). In late 2004 I was forced to resign. Though other reasons were given it was primarily as a cost savings measure for the hospital. They eliminated my position and pay hourly rate(read no benefits) to those that are doing my job now. Though it hurt my feelings to be kicked to the curb, it has changed my life in many positive ways. I no longer work in the evenings and weekends. I have more time with my children. I am self employed and work taking care of children and new moms.
Though I feel art calling me, it is my fear that prevents me from allowing myself something that I love. Your story gives me hope. You have found a way to follow your dream. I pray that I too will learn to follow my heart. I just now realized that the word heart actually contains art. Thank you for reading my very long email. Thank you for your beacon of hope on my healing journey. Blessings to you and to those that you love. May all of your days be filled with beauty and happiness.
Judy B.
The dream felt important and I thought that I should check out the meaning of emeralds. I googled "meaning of emeralds" and hit "I feel lucky" and I went to your website. I was truly amazed at what I read and have already printed out the information about emeralds from your website. It had such personal meaning to me that I know that this is one of life's every day miracles. As I read though each part, I was in awe of how closely it pertained to me.
I just wanted to let you know how you have touched my heart. Indirectly by the meaning of emerald, but also by your story. I am a frustrated artist. I was told when I was a child that art was a waste of time and no one could actually make a living doing it. Though my grandmother encouraged me, my mother actually threw my art supplies in the garbage and denigrated my artistic endeavors. My doctor father and nurse mother pushed me all the way through nursing school. They told me that as a nurse, I would always have a job. I found that though I didn't feel called to nursing, after several years of trying different types of nursing, I found my niche. I got into maternal child nursing. I have worked in newborn nursery and mother baby nursing.
But I thought that I had truly arrived when I began teaching childbirth classes at a local hospital. Which I did for 13 years and I so loved my job. I thought that I would work there until I retired (I am 50 years old now). In late 2004 I was forced to resign. Though other reasons were given it was primarily as a cost savings measure for the hospital. They eliminated my position and pay hourly rate(read no benefits) to those that are doing my job now. Though it hurt my feelings to be kicked to the curb, it has changed my life in many positive ways. I no longer work in the evenings and weekends. I have more time with my children. I am self employed and work taking care of children and new moms.
Though I feel art calling me, it is my fear that prevents me from allowing myself something that I love. Your story gives me hope. You have found a way to follow your dream. I pray that I too will learn to follow my heart. I just now realized that the word heart actually contains art. Thank you for reading my very long email. Thank you for your beacon of hope on my healing journey. Blessings to you and to those that you love. May all of your days be filled with beauty and happiness.
Judy B.
Inspirational Web Site!
I wanted to let you know that I found your site very inspirational. The products that are listed on the site are beautiful in appearance and in meaning.
I hope that you have great success with this site. I have a family member that runs an "AA BIG BOOK" meeting and I e-mailed your site to him.
thank you also for the information that is listed with the gemstones and their meanings. Very informative.
Thank you again and blessed be.
Dawn
I hope that you have great success with this site. I have a family member that runs an "AA BIG BOOK" meeting and I e-mailed your site to him.
thank you also for the information that is listed with the gemstones and their meanings. Very informative.
Thank you again and blessed be.
Dawn
I have felt better today than I have in a long time...
Hello,
I have been on your page for hours and I just couldn't leave without sending you a big warm thank you for your lovely website. I started getting into gemstones, crystals a few years ago for their healing power, then my life went crazy and I stopped, lost sight. I am getting started again, I instinctly knew which stones I needed, I went out today and got hematite, quartz crystal and tiger's eye. I was kinda surprised but not really when I got on your website and read about them and found they are exactly what I need. It is amazing. Just wanted to share that with you, I love these stones, I have felt better today than I have in a long time. Your site reminded me I need to remove other people's energy or whatever energy they have picked up until now so I just got done smudging them. So I just wanted to say thank you so much. And you jewelry is beautiful also. I read your story and you worked very hard to get here, I hope it is working out great for you, your art work is beautiful. Thank you again.
Best wishes and many blessings,
Kellie
I have been on your page for hours and I just couldn't leave without sending you a big warm thank you for your lovely website. I started getting into gemstones, crystals a few years ago for their healing power, then my life went crazy and I stopped, lost sight. I am getting started again, I instinctly knew which stones I needed, I went out today and got hematite, quartz crystal and tiger's eye. I was kinda surprised but not really when I got on your website and read about them and found they are exactly what I need. It is amazing. Just wanted to share that with you, I love these stones, I have felt better today than I have in a long time. Your site reminded me I need to remove other people's energy or whatever energy they have picked up until now so I just got done smudging them. So I just wanted to say thank you so much. And you jewelry is beautiful also. I read your story and you worked very hard to get here, I hope it is working out great for you, your art work is beautiful. Thank you again.
Best wishes and many blessings,
Kellie
Inspiration and Hope...
I have recently quit my job to follow my dream of making jewelry. (I have been doing this on the side for about 2 yrs). I was a manager of a jewelry store that is owned by the largest jewelry retail company in the country. After reading your story on your website and it really made me realize that I am doing the right thing! I have been doubting myself and feeling guilty for a while since I no longer have "real" income and my husband has been left to pay the bills. Thank You SOOOOOOOOOOO much for the inspiration (even if you didn't mean to)!!! Your work is wonderful and I hope to one day have pieces as beautiful as yours!
Kelly :)
Kelly :)
Comfort in Spiritual Jewelry Purchase...
Hey Shirley, as promised, I wanted to finally take a moment and write a note for your website if you feel it sounds good enough. Sometimes I’m better with words than other times. I just had that back surgery last week; so I’m in pain off and on.
Dear Shirley
I found your website while browsing one night-very late. My husband recently passed away unexpectedly (48 years old) and I guess I was looking for a piece of jewelry that might connect me to him spiritually. I had been reading about stones and all of this was new to me. I wasn’t sleeping and to put it bluntly was “lost”. I have two sons who have been wonderful by my side and we are together struggling through this. All of our family is up north and we literally are going through this alone.
When I found your website; I went nuts! I placed a HUGE order on you not realizing that you made each piece individually which of course takes time and patience. I explained my state of mind and situation to you and how anxious I was to receive the jewelry from you ASAP. You were wonderful! You listened, showed care and concern-not once did you get impatient with my e-mails; you always promptly wrote me back. You actually cared about me as a person, not just a customer and well lets face it; nowadays nobody cares. (I’ve been finding that out).
You immediately filled my order as humanly possible; even sending me a partial order, just so I could start wearing some of it while you were still making the rest; while taking care of your other customers. I was and still am going through a very difficult time. I just recently had back surgery on top of it all. I’m only 43! It hasn’t been a very good year and everyone keeps telling me things happen for a reason……
Well every time I look in the mirror at my necklaces or earrings; and see the bracelets on my wrists I try and tell myself that .Each piece you made for me holds something special for my husband in my heart. To most people its just jewelry; to me-I have a little spiritual relief ; a connection between my husband and myself.
You are a wonderful, thoughtful person while also an excellent business owner. You made me feel I was always your only customer-a very personal touch, you listened to my wants, you took care of me. You are a very professional woman and I can only hope to run a business as personal and successful as you do. In return all I can do is pass your website along to others (which I have already) and sincerely say Thank you for listening, caring and designing this beautiful jewelry from the heart.
To anyone who browses your website; I can honestly say your jewelry is beautiful, excellent quality and created with love.
Sincerely,
Sally F
Dear Shirley
I found your website while browsing one night-very late. My husband recently passed away unexpectedly (48 years old) and I guess I was looking for a piece of jewelry that might connect me to him spiritually. I had been reading about stones and all of this was new to me. I wasn’t sleeping and to put it bluntly was “lost”. I have two sons who have been wonderful by my side and we are together struggling through this. All of our family is up north and we literally are going through this alone.
When I found your website; I went nuts! I placed a HUGE order on you not realizing that you made each piece individually which of course takes time and patience. I explained my state of mind and situation to you and how anxious I was to receive the jewelry from you ASAP. You were wonderful! You listened, showed care and concern-not once did you get impatient with my e-mails; you always promptly wrote me back. You actually cared about me as a person, not just a customer and well lets face it; nowadays nobody cares. (I’ve been finding that out).
You immediately filled my order as humanly possible; even sending me a partial order, just so I could start wearing some of it while you were still making the rest; while taking care of your other customers. I was and still am going through a very difficult time. I just recently had back surgery on top of it all. I’m only 43! It hasn’t been a very good year and everyone keeps telling me things happen for a reason……
Well every time I look in the mirror at my necklaces or earrings; and see the bracelets on my wrists I try and tell myself that .Each piece you made for me holds something special for my husband in my heart. To most people its just jewelry; to me-I have a little spiritual relief ; a connection between my husband and myself.
You are a wonderful, thoughtful person while also an excellent business owner. You made me feel I was always your only customer-a very personal touch, you listened to my wants, you took care of me. You are a very professional woman and I can only hope to run a business as personal and successful as you do. In return all I can do is pass your website along to others (which I have already) and sincerely say Thank you for listening, caring and designing this beautiful jewelry from the heart.
To anyone who browses your website; I can honestly say your jewelry is beautiful, excellent quality and created with love.
Sincerely,
Sally F
I loved your story!
Shirley,
I loved reading your story.
I'm a graphic designer. Similarly I went to school later, 29. Married when I was 35 and had my first child at 39. She's 8 now. I have the corporate Art Director job that works for family.
Recently, I started to rediscover my spiritual side, through a friend that does Reiki and crystal healing. I wanted to make a couple of necklaces for my daughter and I based on certain healing properties. I have never made jewelry in my life. Went to the local spiritual bead store, made some choices and went home to bead. Well, I got it on the string and finished, very poorly.
Since then I've picked up a couple of books, am learning to spot quality stones and have been experimenting with alot of design ideas. I thought it would be really nice to make healing jewelry for people. And lo and behold I saw your site. It's wonderful you're doing this.
I live in Los Angeles and plan on persuing this on a very local level. I just wanted you to know that seeing your site and beautiful pieces was an inspiration to keep going. I too find it very relaxing.
Warm Regards, Julie M
I loved reading your story.
I'm a graphic designer. Similarly I went to school later, 29. Married when I was 35 and had my first child at 39. She's 8 now. I have the corporate Art Director job that works for family.
Recently, I started to rediscover my spiritual side, through a friend that does Reiki and crystal healing. I wanted to make a couple of necklaces for my daughter and I based on certain healing properties. I have never made jewelry in my life. Went to the local spiritual bead store, made some choices and went home to bead. Well, I got it on the string and finished, very poorly.
Since then I've picked up a couple of books, am learning to spot quality stones and have been experimenting with alot of design ideas. I thought it would be really nice to make healing jewelry for people. And lo and behold I saw your site. It's wonderful you're doing this.
I live in Los Angeles and plan on persuing this on a very local level. I just wanted you to know that seeing your site and beautiful pieces was an inspiration to keep going. I too find it very relaxing.
Warm Regards, Julie M
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