tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66737456959657759782024-02-19T02:04:11.138-08:00Exotic Treasures Jewelry by ST HughesSuzanne (Rivendell Rock)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06587042150473530265noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673745695965775978.post-77629803406395816372018-06-01T11:50:00.001-07:002018-06-01T11:50:58.057-07:00Amethyst Pearl Pave Crystal Flower Necklace Earrings Set Natural Stone Jewelryhttps://www.etsy.com/listing/599132628/amethyst-pearl-pave-crystal-flower?ga_search_query=flower&ref=shop_items_search_2Suzanne (Rivendell Rock)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06587042150473530265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673745695965775978.post-3157954353910584752018-06-01T11:49:00.001-07:002018-06-01T11:49:56.741-07:00Amethyst Pearl Pave Crystal Flower Necklace Earrings Set Natural Stone Jewelry<a href="http://amethyst%20pearl%20pave%20crystal%20flower%20necklace%20earrings%20set%20natural%20stone%20jewelry/" target="_blank">Amethyst Pearl Pave Crystal Flower Necklace Earrings Set Natural Stone Jewelry</a>Suzanne (Rivendell Rock)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06587042150473530265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673745695965775978.post-89358271287640111632015-11-02T16:26:00.004-08:002015-11-02T16:29:31.319-08:00Teacher Gifts - Practical Jewelry IdeasOK - so this is a personal blog. I'm a retired teacher and I received many wonderful gifts over the years I taught from many wonderful students. But the ones I most appreciated were the practical ones.<br />
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For example, one family gave me a set of white board markers in all colors available. That was particularly fantastic because I was teaching in a very poor, inner city school. White board markers were worth their weight in gold - and in all those colors - - - well, it sure made things nice for the students and me.<br />
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With that in mind, may I suggest Key Chain ID Lanyards as a possible teacher gift?<br />
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For the animal lover, we have several, including:<br />
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<br />Suzanne (Rivendell Rock)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06587042150473530265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673745695965775978.post-18284315847519892842015-07-05T10:13:00.001-07:002015-07-05T10:13:15.161-07:00Christmas in July - - AGAIN????I know. Christmas just ended and now here are all the early, early, early - - - well you get it. Yes, for some this is just another marketing trick, but I think it can be more. This is a good time to check in with our feelings of hope, help for those around us, hospitality, and our moral compass, just as we do in November and December.<br />
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Yes, it is a "Hallmark Moment" as the two Hallmark channels run their Christmas movies, all rather simple, sweet and predictible - smaltzy - but we need a little smaltz in our lives to center us.<br />
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Now as to the other part of Christmas in July - the sales. As a small business owner and jewelry designer <a href="http://rivendellrockjewelry.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Rivendell Rock Jewelry</a>, I am offering a store wide sale - 10% off all items from July 6 to July 12 in conjunction with other Etsy shops.<br />
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Didn't find something you like? You will find many gorgeous, handmade items from small crafters and artists listed at <a href="http://statteamonetsy.blogspot.com/2015/07/statteam-christmas-in-july-sale.html" target="_blank">STATTEAM "Christmas in July" SALE Promotional Blog July 6-July12</a> Please be sure and check it out. Here are artists who create unique jewelry, crochet and knit pieces, paintings, pottery, and more ways to trick out a horse or pony than you can ever imagine!<br />
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As for my jewelry, I can't let you go without highlighting one or two pieces, (or maybe three) can I?<br />
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For a practical jewelry item, check out our ID lanyards - for example</div>
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P.S. We all know that Charles Dickens wrote <b>A Christmas Carol</b>, but how many knew he wrote quite a few Christmas stories? I didn't - check my next blog for more about this wonderful author and his connection with Christmas.</div>
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<br />Suzanne (Rivendell Rock)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06587042150473530265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673745695965775978.post-15014979841287378722015-05-26T11:12:00.000-07:002015-07-21T19:14:43.519-07:00Eclectic Gone WildTony and I love designs that combine different eras, cultures and mediums, but we really went wild recently with our new line of stacking bracelets.<br />
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We started with a bead loom, something associated with Native American tribes. Then we found some patterns from the Medieval Europe that sparked our imagination and had us drawing designs on graph paper with colored pencils - shades of elementary school. We mixed Czechoslovakian and Japanese modern beads to create the patterns. Then we finished each bracelet with ultra-suede ties again in a bow (very modern and vegan friendly) to Native American design and Pony Express beads reminding us of the Gold Rush period of California history. Finally, we designed them to stack - so they are ultra-edgy and modern.<br />
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The results are so gorgeous that we will be adding to this line in the future. But rest assured, while we will continue with the concept, we will never duplicate any bracelet. We want everyone to be confident that when they wear one of our designs, they have a unique, one of a kind piece of jewelry.<br />
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Oh, and in case you didn't get our announcement, we have changed our name from Exotic Treasures Jewelry to RIVENDELL ROCK JEWELRY. We can be found at Rivendellrockjewelry.etsy.com<br />
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<br />Suzanne (Rivendell Rock)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06587042150473530265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673745695965775978.post-17976815810810252202015-03-09T11:11:00.001-07:002015-03-09T11:11:05.026-07:00Name ChangeWe changed the name of our shop on Etsy from<br />
Exotic Treasures to Rivendell Rock Jewelry [Rivendellrockjewelry.etsy.com] We had two reasons for the change.<br />
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First, we moved. We are now up near Coloma and Placerville, California, near the old gold discovery site. We named our new property Rivendell after the Elves home from the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit books. Not that it is that grand, nor does it have anything like the water that is so much a part of the original, but because it is a peaceful, quiet place.<br />
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Second, we had a few people think that there was something erotic about our jewelry, given that the word "exotic" is frequently associated with such things. That is the furtherest thing from the truth.<br />
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We will be keeping this name for our blog for a few more weeks, but will be starting a new one soon. We'll list that name here, along with the new URL.<br />
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And for a quick P.S., there are two of us - this is not a royal we that we use. We're a mother-son team of jewelry designers.<br />
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Whether we like it or not, security has become an important
element in our lives. Wearing
identification badges is a large part of that. From teachers to nurses, doctors
to cruise passengers, ID badges and the lanyards to hold them are a big part of
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That’s the grim side; now for the fashionista side. Pretty lanyards that coordinate with our
clothes and match our personality are far better for our emotional and
professional wellbeing that those slightly scruffy woven types handed out by
companies, complete with advertising logos.
For example, here is an elegant, sophisticated lanyard that would
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For something softer and a bit more feminine, the same design is executed in pink:<br />
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And for those who like animals, or work in places where cute lanyards fit in perfectly you can wear:<br />
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Suzanne (Rivendell Rock)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06587042150473530265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673745695965775978.post-8027209151524718192015-03-04T09:21:00.000-08:002015-03-04T09:21:52.005-08:00The Green Dilemma<div class="MsoNormal">
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almost St Patrick's day, and for those of us who just cannot wear green, this
day can be problematic. If I put on a pale green dress or blouse, someone will
be handing me a basin. If I try a dark green scarf I look so sick someone is calling
911. I love green, but I just cannot wear green clothes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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everything changed! For some reason, my
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jewelry, both for those of us who are green challenged and for those who just
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I heard an example of how destructive Envy can be. It goes like this:</div>
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Once upon a time, two men opened competing shoe shops right
across the street from each other. Each
man was so envious of the other that they spent their days sitting outside
their shops to watch customers entering the store opposite. If one saw a customer entering the shop of
the other, he was so eaten up with envy that he could not see or think of
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And so these two men continued, year after year, envying
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One day, a woman entered one of the stores and told the
owner that she would grant him one wish.
He could wish for anything – long life, good health, great wealth –
anything at all. The only condition was
that whatever he wished for would be doubled for his rival. So if he wished for long life, the other shoe
store owner would life twice as long. If
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The man thought long and hard, and after much calculation,
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How blind are we, when we look at our neighbor and envy what
he or she has? How distant are we from
enjoying life, if we want others to lose what they have, what they may have
worked hard for, or even been lucky enough to have received? How far away are we from this man if we are
even urging the government to take from others and redistribute it so we get a “fair
share,” not of opportunity, but of outcome?
How many of us are willing to give up one eye, just so our neighbor is
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No, I am not suggesting we leave the poor to fend for
themselves. We must, as a country,
provide opportunities for all, and a true safety net for those who cannot take
advantage of those opportunities. But,
no matter how “unfair” it may seem that some have great mansions, fancy
clothes, luxury cars, and all the trappings of wealth, taking that away, by
force or even by law, will not make anyone better off in the long run, as a
study of history and economics will show.</div>
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One of the newest shapes for gemstones is the hand faceted
bead. Gorgeous gemstones – from emeralds
to tourmaline to topaz – are now being transformed by skilled artists into the most
gorgeous beads you can imagine. And to
make this new trend even more exciting, they are far less expensive and much
more versatile than their traditional cut siblings.</div>
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Yesterday I was struggling with a design. It should have worked – I had gorgeous
shimmering white crystals, sparkling light blue ones, lovely frosted white
beads, a soft pale yellow – well you get the idea – all pastel colors. I had an original design I had sketched out,
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Anyway, I worked the
pattern for a while . . . undid it . . . re-designed . . . wove again . .
.undid it . . . changed colors . . . .
The design was good – the colors so soft and cool – just right for
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Frustrated, I sat back and looked around my design space and
out the window at my garden. What met my
eyes was strong color – everything, from the bright sunlit sky to the grass was
saturated in color. That’s the world I
have created. There are some pastels,
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Lesson learned - you will find bright, bold, deep,
rich, saturated color in my designs, with some pastels and pearls for
accents. <o:p> </o:p>Bottom line – Shakespeare was right – “to thine own self be true.”</div>
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Sometimes called the heart stone, rose quartz glows with
soft, gentle, warm, beauty. The translucent
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It is beautiful as a fashion accessory, there are many
who attribute additional powers to this natural crystal. It is believed to be able to help one achieve
balance when experiencing difficulties in relationships or recovering from
depression from various problems to help make one whole again. This in turn will help others because one
cannot help another to become whole if he himself is not whole. Rose Quartz may be associated with spring and
summer, when it is light out more often.
However, this stone can be just as valuable to a person in the autumn
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<br />Suzanne (Rivendell Rock)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06587042150473530265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673745695965775978.post-90709342759688902442012-11-08T19:47:00.001-08:002012-11-08T19:47:35.599-08:00Elephant Friendly Ivory SubstituteLet's face it - many fantastic artists worked with ivory. It's gorgeous by itself, can be carved into incredible pieces of art, and if cared for, will last hundreds or even thousands of years. But, big down side - elephants don't shed their tusks - they have to be killed and no matter how wonderful the art work may be, sacrificing such majestic animals is not justifiable. Period. <br />
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There is a substitute that is being used by wonderfully creative artists - it's bone. Creative artists from around the world are now working with bone. The first pendant pictured here was carved in Bali. The second and third are from China. These bone pieces compare most favorably with those found in museums. <br />
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This cameo is as much a work of art as any ancient piece of carved ivory - and it's bleached bone.<br />
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Bone can be artificially aged, giving it an ancient look, as these two pieces have been:<br />
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Beauty, artistry, and sustainability. And elephants continue to roam the earth! It's a little like having our cake and being able to eat it, too!Suzanne (Rivendell Rock)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06587042150473530265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673745695965775978.post-12320742468334425642012-08-27T15:26:00.001-07:002012-08-27T15:26:34.853-07:00Coco Chanel may not have invented The Little Black Dress, that honor goes back to around 1902, but her creation, published in <i>Vogue Magazine</i> on October 1, 1926, along with her wonderful sense of style and ability to talk fashion, certainly made it a staple. The beauty and simplicity of the always elegant LBD is once again being discovered and publicized and the perfect accessories for this "must have" article of clothing is a subject of discussion on many web sites, including, obviously, this one.<br />
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The ultimate classic accessory is a simple pearl necklace - so classic and almost ubiquitous that even the great Bill Cosby told a funny story about basic black, pearls and his wife. Audrey Hepburn perpetuated this style with her not so simple multi-strand pearl necklace in <i>Breakfast At Tiffany's. </i>Our suggestion - something a little more original and unique - perhaps:<br />
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For a bolder style, go Tibetan. How about:</div>
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Suzanne (Rivendell Rock)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06587042150473530265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673745695965775978.post-15943341483224534312012-07-31T15:44:00.001-07:002012-07-31T15:44:06.165-07:00Life's Jewels on String: Etsy Stock Take - Week Twenty-eight<a href="http://lifesjewelsonstring.blogspot.ch/2012/07/etsy-stock-take-week-twenty-eight.html">Life's Jewels on String: Etsy Stock Take - Week Twenty-eight</a>Suzanne (Rivendell Rock)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06587042150473530265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673745695965775978.post-79846489405695926922012-07-05T16:07:00.000-07:002012-07-05T16:07:35.498-07:00Secrets to Picking the Perfect GiftGuys, you are all wonderful. You spend hours trying to choose the perfect gift for the special lady in your life. It's not easy, is it? Here are a few tips and suggestions to help to help you.<br />
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1. Jewelry is almost always acceptable. <span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">The right jewelry makes a woman feel special, pretty, confident - and you are in a unique position to help her with those feelings - just observe and creative.</span><br />
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2. Each lady wants to be seen as a special individual - in personality, in actions, and in what she wears. The same applies to jewelry. <br />
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3. She will give you clues about what type of jewelry she likes. See what she wears - does she like and look good in small scale or large scale jewelry? How do you know? Well, this is an example of a small scale piece:<br />
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The pendant is smaller, the necklace delicate and the overall scale is dainty.</div>
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A larger scale piece would look something like this:</div>
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As you can see, the pendant appears larger and more substantial. The necklace is proportional to the pendant, using larger gemstones and a longer length.</div>
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So, which would look better on your special lady?</div>
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4. What colors does she seem to prefer - and which colors do YOU think she looks best in? </div>
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5. That includes metals. I never thought about the colors of the metals I wore. Then my husband started giving me silver and later white gold jewelry. He said it brought out the sparkle in my eyes better than gold! He got triple points - for picking gorgeous, unique jewelry, seeing what suited me, and of course for that complement. Guys, you can't do much better than that!</div>
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6. Gorgeous jewelry does not need to be precious stones and gold. Look at semi-precious and natural gemstones. Carnelian, lapis lazuli, malachite, moonstones, garnets, amethysts are all legitimate gemstones and make beautiful jewelry. </div>
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7. Beautiful, unique, one of a kind jewelry can be found in a variety of places. On the internet, try Etsy (<a href="http://www.etsy.com/">http://www.etsy.com</a>) <span style="background-color: white;">and Zibbet (</span><a href="http://www.zibbet.com/">http://www.zibbet.com</a>)<span style="background-color: white;">. The artists at both sites make fabulous pieces, in all price ranges. You can also shop with some degree of security as both are reputable sites.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">8. Unless you are proposing, stay away from diamonds - and when you do, try working with a good jeweler. The diamond </span><span style="background-color: white;">solitaire</span><span style="background-color: white;"> is lovely, but really common. A good jeweler will help you pick a unique, special ring withing your price point.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Good hunting gentlemen - and thank you for your time, effort, treasury, and most of all, your love and care. Where would women be without you?</span></div>Suzanne (Rivendell Rock)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06587042150473530265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673745695965775978.post-30567841147123162382012-07-03T12:19:00.000-07:002012-07-03T12:25:28.255-07:00Classic Colors Still RuleDon't like looking like a flashing neon sign? You are not alone. Fashion trend setters are rediscovering the classics - like black, white and red - to fill their edgy modern life styles. <br />
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Check out the hot looks highlighted in Chrissy Makkas article: <a href="http://www.thefashionspot.com/style-trends/news/174539-forum-street-style-killer-combos-in-red-black-and-white">http://www.thefashionspot.com/style-trends/news/174539-forum-street-style-killer-combos-in-red-black-and-white</a><br />
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While this features clothing looks, accessories, like your jewelry, can follow the same simple fashion rules - find something you like, feel good in, and go for it.<br />
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For example the pendant necklace below is has the feel of the a classic Spanish piece, but modernized and given an edgy twist by varying the size and shape of the gemstones used in the necklace and combining that with a classically simple pendant.<br />
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Marge, of PersonalDesignz has another example of a classic all black necklace on her site at: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65129869/black-beaded-necklace-bracelet-and?ga_search_query=black&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6123310" target="_blank">http://www.etsy.com/listing/65129869/black-beaded-necklace-bracelet-and?</a></div>
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For an all black and white look, try White Buffalo Stone and Black Onyx for a timeless, casual look. This one is a "go anywhere" style:</div>
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It’s no surprise that deep blue reflects a calm, peaceful,
happy mood, but did you know your mood ring will turn this gorgeous color when you
are approachable, fun loving, warm and loving?
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">http://www.etsy.com/listing/78359723/handmade-lapis-lazuli-sterling-silver?ga_search_query=Lapis&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6360112</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">http://www.etsy.com/listing/84893781/dolphin-lapis-lazuli-malachite-handmade?ga_search_query=Lapis&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6360112</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">http://www.etsy.com/listing/86551790/handmade-london-blue-topaz-stardust?ga_search_query=topaz&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6360112</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">http://www.etsy.com/listing/82961057/handmade-elegant-lapis-blue-lace-agate?ga_search_query=Lapis&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6360112</td></tr>
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Dark green on your thermo tropic skin temperature device shows
you are feeling serene, easily amused, quietly alert, sensitive, and tender. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84880464/chinese-character-handmade-necklace?ga_search_query=aventurine&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6360112" target="_blank">Aventurine</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77047616/deep-green-handmade-nursing-necklace" target="_blank">Moss Agate</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/92992305/jade-and-pearl-handmade-necklace?ga_search_query=jade&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6360112" target="_blank">jade</a> jewelry have that deep saturated
green. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">http://www.etsy.com/listing/84880464/chinese-character-handmade-necklace?ga_search_query=aventurine&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6360112</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">http://www.etsy.com/listing/77224185/aventurine-fan-onyx-handmade-necklace?ga_search_query=aventurine&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6360112</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">http://www.etsy.com/listing/78498384/ching-hai-jade-handmade-nursing-necklace?ga_search_query=jade&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6360112</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">http://www.etsy.com/listing/78498384/ching-hai-jade-handmade-nursing-necklace?ga_search_query=jade&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6360112</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">http://www.etsy.com/listing/86499101/handmade-natural-emerald-gemstone-silver</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">http://www.etsy.com/listing/92992305/jade-and-pearl-handmade-necklace?ga_search_query=jade&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6360112</td></tr>
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Are you are feeling cooled, pensive, philosophical, and just
a bit restrained? Your ring would be
turning white – so go for pearls or <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83311105/white-buffalo-stone-pendant-with-black?ga_search_query=white&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6360112" target="_blank">white buffalo stone. </a></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">http://www.etsy.com/listing/83311105/white-buffalo-stone-pendant-with-black?ga_search_query=white&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6360112</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">http://www.etsy.com/listing/77794929/handmade-turquoise-carnelian-white?ga_search_query=white&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6360112</td></tr>
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No matter what your
mood, always buy and wear good quality, original jewelry that reflects your individual
style, goals, and personality.</div>Suzanne (Rivendell Rock)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06587042150473530265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673745695965775978.post-55739161271282172952012-03-31T16:01:00.000-07:002012-03-31T16:01:32.725-07:00LET YOUR JEWELRY REFLECT YOUR MOOD - PART 1<br />
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Mood rings are lots of fun, but why rely on a little thermo
tropic material (that’s the stuff that your skin temperature activates) to broadcast
your mood. Take charge, tell the world
what you are feeling when you pick your jewelry for the day or evening.</div>
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The stronger, more in-your-face emotions are represented by
predictable and some unusual colors. </div>
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For example, feeling active, adventurous, alluring,
exciting, passionate? <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/92666022/red-glass-heart-pendant-and-handmade?ga_search_query=HEART&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6360112" target="_blank">Red</a> is easily
associated with these emotions and pops up on the mood ring, too. Jewelry made with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83603845/coral-leaf-pearl-handmade-necklace?ga_search_query=CORAL&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6360112" target="_blank">red coral</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/92997612/garnet-and-rose-quartz-two-strand?ga_search_query=GARNET&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6360112" target="_blank">garnet</a>,
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81403752/handmade-carnelian-aragonite-necklace?ga_search_query=carnelian&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6360112" target="_blank">carnelian</a> or <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77046985/handmade-red-jasper-amazonite-onyx?ga_search_query=jasper&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6360112" target="_blank">red jasper</a> will let the world know you are enthusiastic and ready
to go. </div>
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Are you in a mysterious mood, feeling intense, fierce, energetic? Your mood ring would be turning black. Slip on a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83311105/white-buffalo-stone-pendant-with-black?ga_search_query=black%2Bonyx&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6360112" target="_blank">black onyx necklace</a> or earrings. </div>
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Is your mood pensive?
Are you thinking things through, planning a big change, ready to boldly
go . . . . ? Check the mood ring – see that
beautiful deep brown? Now, find that
fantastic <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83258911/handmade-tigers-eye-necklace?ga_search_query=tigereye&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6360112" target="_blank">Tigereye </a>or <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/92718169/red-brown-and-cream-agate-pendant-with" target="_blank">mahogany obsidian</a> necklace.</div>
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Romance is in the wind, your emotions are simmering, you are
hopeful, excited – then a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85154206/chrysoprase-pendant-handmade-necklace" target="_blank">soft yellow green pendant and necklace</a> is exactly
right. Not what you expected – but skin
temperature never lies – according to mood rings.</div>
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So much for the more intense emotions– our next blog will be
on the softer, calmer attitudes .</div>Suzanne (Rivendell Rock)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06587042150473530265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673745695965775978.post-48398562346672221392012-02-21T15:55:00.000-08:002012-02-21T15:55:22.385-08:00USING YOUR SKIN TONE TO PICK PERFECT JEWELRY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You are a fashionista, shopping for jewelry (for real or
just for fun). You are surrounded by
beautiful pieces in so many colors – gemstones, semi-precious stones, natural
stones; already a heady mix. Then there
is the metal – gold, silver, copper, brass.
So many choices. How do you pick
the right pieces? It’s easy – you pick
your jewelry the same way you pick your clothes and it’s not by just picking
the trendiest pieces. You choose the
jewelry that enhances your own natural beauty (and maybe helps distract from
that little flaw) and is unique, personal, and of course, gorgeous!</div>
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First, look at your skin tone – is it warm or cool? Don’t know – here is an easy way to tell.</div>
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Look at the veins in your wrist – are they bluish
colored? Do you have pinkish or rosy-red
undertones in your face? Are your eyes
blue, green or grey? Is your hair color
(the natural shade, please) blond, black or brown? Then you have cool skin tones. Some examples of famous people with your skin
tones include Sarah Jessca Parker, Demi Moore, Anne Hathaway, and Hilary
Clinton.</div>
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You look best in silver jewelry, white pearls, amethyst,
lapis lazuli, malachite, rose quartz. In
other words, deep rich colors that are accented by silver.</div>
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Now – are your veins tending more to a greenish color? Do you have yellow or golden undertones to
your skin? Are your eyes brown, black or
hazel? Is your natural hair color red,
orange, strawberry brown or red-brown?
Then you have warm skin tones.
Good examples include<br />
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Nicole Kidman, Cameron Diaz, Kate Hudson, Amy
Adams, and Nicole Richie.</div>
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Your best jewelry choices would include gold jewelry, gold
toned pearls, turquoise, coral, amber and carnelian.</div>
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</div>Suzanne (Rivendell Rock)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06587042150473530265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673745695965775978.post-61381839156276105202011-12-07T17:24:00.000-08:002011-12-07T17:24:43.399-08:00'TIS THE SEASON FOR GIVING BACK<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Charles Dickens had it right – this is the time for helping out those in need – but as Americans, we already know that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A few years ago, a Canadian wrote an article enumerating some of the international crises to which Americans had been more than generous.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We give – for the catastrophic disasters and the smaller, more personal ones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This blog will be short of pictures, but there will be a number of links to local merchants who are sponsoring collections and reviewing a couple of larger ones that are so consistent and personal.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Let’s start with a young man who spent his summer making earrings to earn a little money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He approached <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Couture Angel Consignments</b> in Auburn, California to find a sales venue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They agreed and he was all set to earn a little extra money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then his cousin was diagnosed with bone cancer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now all profits are dedicated to a special fund to help his cousin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you would like to help these two young people, contact Couture Angel<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.coutureangelconsignments.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">www.coutureangelconsignments.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Kovar’s Satori Academy has been known throughout the Northern California community for their generosity to a number of causes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This year, as last, they are collecting toys for the Sacramento Sheriffs’ Toy Project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Granite Bay location collected the most toys last year and is working on beating that record this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can find more information about Kovar’s Santori Academy at:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.selectmartialarts.com/KovarsLH/selectmovie.aspx"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">www.selectmartialarts.com/KovarsLH/selectmovie.aspx</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For more information on the Sacramento Sheriff’s Toy Project, check it out at:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.toyproject.org/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">www.toyproject.org</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Exotic Treasures Jewelry is a very small on-line company run by a mother and son team.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They will donate 10% of any sale made from December 6, 2011 through December 31, 2011 to either The Wounded Warrior Project [ </span><a href="http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">www.woundedwarriorproject.org</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> ], or Make A Wish [ </span><a href="http://sacnortheast.wish.org/"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">www. </span><span style="color: blue;">sacnortheast.wish.org</span></span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> ] .<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anyone purchasing from either of their web stores, </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ExoticTreasuresJewel"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">www.etsy.com/shop/ExoticTreasuresJewel</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> and </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Seedbeadwonderland"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">www.etsy.com/shop/Seedbeadwonderland</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>can decide which one will receive the donation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have a side bet going between them – the one who gains the most donations gets out of doing dishes for a week.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Western Feed and Pet Supply [ http://westernfeedonline.com ], will give anyone who brings in a toy a 10% discount.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The toys will be given to the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program, </span><a href="http://www.toysfortots.org/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">www.toysfortots.org</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> .<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And while we are on the subject of the annual Marine Corps program, let’s take an extra minute and think of these men and women who have been on the front lines for 10 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They go from combat to collecting toys for children who will not have a Christmas without the generosity of those who donate toys and Marines who donate their time and talent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Semper Fi.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">News10 is collecting coats for kids again this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This writer worked for quite a few years in neighborhoods where those coats were distributed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Seeing children coming to school coatless on the coldest days of the year is sufficient proof of the need for this program.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But you will have to hurry – the drive ends December 9, 2011.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For more information, call (916) 441-2345 or look at their web site - </span><a href="http://www.news10.net/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.news10.net</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Finally there are two year round organizations that consistently help.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Divine Savior Church’s St. Vincent de Paul provides food, clothing and monetary assistance all year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.divinesavior.com/ohana/website/index.cfm?p=33032245"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.divinesavior.com/ohana/website/index.cfm?p=33032245</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Salvation Army is more than their annual Kettle drives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They provide food, counseling, missing persons assistance, housing - - - well, you get the idea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can find them outside many stores this time of year and always at this web address:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn_2.nsf"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn_2.nsf</span></a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">So this was a little long for a blog – and probably filled with what you already know – but it doesn’t hurt to hear all this repeated, just as a reminder.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But no matter what, we can take pride in being a giving people – a people who give not just from our surplus, but also from our substance. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"></i></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div>Suzanne (Rivendell Rock)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06587042150473530265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673745695965775978.post-12133715611646800192011-11-30T14:47:00.000-08:002011-11-30T14:47:10.531-08:00Jewelry with Religious Symbols – Special Gifts for the Holidays and After<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Jewelry with religious symbols is as old as time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first humans wore religious signs and symbols for protection and identity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today, we continue that tradition. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63268295/star-of-david-earrings-sterling-silver?ref=sr_gallery_23&ga_search_query=star+of+david+earrings&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">The Star of David</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77122499/jasper-cross-and-aventurine-and-jasper">the Cross</a>, and the Buddhist word “<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82618695/tibetan-om-pendant-turquoise-and-coral">Om</a>” are frequently seen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When represented in beautiful, unique, one of a kind<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>jewelry made by artists and craftsmen, they can take on additional very personal meanings.</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cross Earrings in Navy Blue by</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HippieChicJewelz">http://www.etsy.com/shop/HippieChicJewelz</a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Cross is represented in many ways.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When it has a rose on it, it adds a symbol for Mary, Jesus’ Mother.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Crosses made of natural stone bring to mind the solid foundation of Christianity resting on the word of God.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioGTloWopZq1fOIG-yp54vbDeAMsy4V2S6yd_ZKLszNLscV4ApEXTY1WZnVfq7mOqS-siCR05E-Pt8TloXlA1u3Z1YUxOnyQ1yGFjS3s2cFcK84G19CyvYXBOjURWaUK0PdJRVGW8-ZjYw/s1600/aa+edited+DALMATION+CROSS+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioGTloWopZq1fOIG-yp54vbDeAMsy4V2S6yd_ZKLszNLscV4ApEXTY1WZnVfq7mOqS-siCR05E-Pt8TloXlA1u3Z1YUxOnyQ1yGFjS3s2cFcK84G19CyvYXBOjURWaUK0PdJRVGW8-ZjYw/s320/aa+edited+DALMATION+CROSS+5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dalmation Jasper Cross by</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ExoticTreasuresJewel">http://www.etsy.com/shop/ExoticTreasuresJewel</a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Star of David has several meanings – all centered on God as the center of all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One symbol is God’s rule over all six directions – North, South, East, West, Up and Down – with the solid inner core representing the spiritual core.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a 12 sided figure, representing the 12 tribes of Israel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And of course, it is in the center of the Israeli flag and appears on synagogues all over the world.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.289706698.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.289706698.jpg" width="284" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Silver Star of David Earrings by</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/GirlBurkeStudios">http://www.etsy.com/shop/GirlBurkeStudios</a></div><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Om is a religious symbol and mantra chant for Hinduism and Buddhism.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a sound that is used for centering oneself for meditation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>According to Tibetan Buddhist beliefs, all material objects, all living beings came from the Primordial Vibration which is represented by Om.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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