One of my favorite pass times as a little girl, was to go through my mothers jewelry box.
I would pretend I was a princess, and a wonderful feeling would come over me as I would try on all my “treasures”. Even today, when I open my own jewelry box, I get a knot in my stomach as the memories and smells of my childhood come rushing back to me. It is amazing, just how many of my childhood memories are connected with that jewelry box.

Te Amo Handmade red garnet and goldfilled dangling earrings

My mother would halfheartedly scold me, but allowed my games to go on just as long as I never touched “her favorite necklace”. It was a treasured anniversary gift from my father, and since my mother valued it above all her other jewelry, so did I. I’ll never forget how she cried when in my quest for the forbidden fruit I secretly took that necklace and accidentally tore it. I still remember the feeling of cold horror that came over me as the beads were rolling down on the floor. Luckily my father with his gold hands has managed to restring it, and today we all laugh about it at family dinners.

Annabelle Freshwater pearl earrings and necklace handmade jewelry set

I still remember every piece of jewelry that was in that box. My great grandmother’s amber necklace that seemed magical to me; The pearl necklace my mother received on her high school graduation; A beautiful silver pendant with an image of the queen of spades on the front and a monogrammed “lot’s of happiness” on the back which my mother’s best friend gave her on her wedding day.

My mother and I would spend hours talking about each jewelry piece, as I urged her to tell me again and again about the stories behind each one. These were not just jewelry pieces. Each was a treasured window to the past, like a vintage family photograph from the times when only a handful of them was ever taken. The memories they represent are as alive in my mind today, as if they were my own.

Eternal Jade Green jade and garnet pendant necklace

Usually as we grow up, we get disenchanted with our childhood treasures. Those pieces of rock and green glass we used to cherish just don’t seem that valuable anymore. It is very rare for a childhood treasure to grow in value as you grow older. My mother’s jewelry box is as much a treasure to me now as it ever was. My mother and I still look through it together, just as I hope to look through my own jewelry box with my own daughter one day.

So cherish your jewelry keepsakes, add to them, share them with your loved ones, and may the memories they carry live long after you have passed.

If you don’t have any heirloom jewelry, there is no time like the present. Ask your loved ones to give you jewelry gifts for special occasions, and do the same for them. In a few years you will have your own jewelry legacy, that will help strengthen family bonds and preserve memories in a beautiful and meaningful way.

Te Amo Handmade red garnet and goldfilled necklace

A Greek philosopher named Epictetus once said that we have two ears and one mouth so that we could listen twice as much as we speak. Well Sir Epictetus, I respectfully disagree. While that may very well be the reason why men have two ears, any woman knows that the reason why she has two ears is so that she would have plenty of room to flaunt her sexy earrings!

So ladies, let your ears do the talking with these gorgeous handmade pearl earrings

Isabelle Handmade pearl earrings with goldfilled tassels	Melody Gold filled and white pearl earrings

More sexy earrings of all shapes and colors >>

The pearl is an alluring organic gemstone whose fame is exceeded only by its beauty. It has been the subject of more myths and legends then Britney spears and Madonna combined, and has managed to emerge with the grace of Audrey Hepburn and the class of Jackie Kennedy.

Even in the bible, the pearl was synonymous with treasure. A symbol of luxury and wealth, pearl jewelry adorned the necklines of emperors and queens. During the 17th century pearls were so highly regarded that only royals and nobles were allowed to wear them. The dress code may have changed a bit since then, but the pearl is still making more “red carpet” appearances then any celebrity on the face of the earth.

The pearl is the embodiment of natural beauty, femininity and elegance. It is the symbol of purity, authenticity and spiritual transformation. It is believed to bring happiness and love in marriage. All this combined with the pearl’s unsurpassed glow has earned it the name “The gem of queens and the queen of gems”. So the rules of fashion may be fickle and ever-changing, but pearl jewelry certainly falls under the timeless category.

So when is the right time to wear pearl jewelry? The answer is threefold.

1) Always - Pearl jewelry is first and foremost a statement of elegance and class. Depending on the design, pearl jewelry can look traditional or modern, dramatic or reserved. But it is always stylish.

2) Right now! - Pearls are so feminine and lovely they can make any woman feel special. Sometimes we get so caught up in our day to day lives, we need a little pick-me-up to reawaken our womanhood. So don’t wait for that “black tie” event, put on some pearls right now to look and feel fabulous every day!

3) On Mothers Day - Pearls are always special, but there is one day a year when they are extra special. There is something about pearls and mothers that just goes together. Perhaps the idea of the oyster turning a simple grain of sand into a beautiful gemstone reminds us of the power of a mother’s love. Giving pearl jewelry as a gift to all the mothers in your life is a great way to honor and thank them on this special day (and don’t forget to explain the meaning behind the gift).

Take a look at these new pearl earrings from GeliozGems.com. Handmade with high quality (AAA class) pearls, their glow is overwhelmingly beautiful. Don’t forget it’s up to 50% OFF until Mother’s Day

A Pearl Treasure Handmade pearl and silver earrings	Pearl Flower Handmade goldfilled and pearl earrings.

Dear friends, hello!

Mother’s Day is approaching. We wish you the most wonderful holiday, and thought to make your life easy about making gifts for your mothers (and for yourselves, of course :o)) !

We’re announcing Mothers Day Jewelry Sale. It is valid only until May 10, 2009 or until supplies last (for our limited edition items). You will get 30% off on all handcrafted designer jewelry and with your subscriber coupon, that’s up to 50% OFF!
(So if you are not a subscriber yet – it’ time to join our club)
Enjoy all “On Sale” jewelry here www.GeliozGems.com

If you need help picking the perfect mother’s day gift, read our handmade jewelry gift guide .

We have a lot of new jewelry pieces coming out in the next days, so stay tuned.

That’s about all for today. We wish you to enjoy this time as much as you can, and will do the same here

What do women really want when it comes to gifts? There are probably as many answers to that question, as there are women on the planet…. But all these answers have one thing in common – the “special meaning” component.

How do I know this? I conducted a survey of 167 women (some in person and others via email).

I asked women to tell me about the best gift they’ve ever received. Turns out the most cherished gifts were the ones that had a special meaning. Being a woman myself, I wasn’t surprised.

Then I asked them about their “Dream gift”. Frankly, when it came to the dream gift, I expected many of the women to mention outrageously expensive items, things they would never buy for themselves.

So what were the “Dream gifts”? Vacations, cars, diamonds? There were a few of those. But most dream gifts weren’t that extravagant. And what’s more important, ALL “Dream Gifts” included the “Special meaning” component.

It seems that when it comes to gifts, women do want the kind of thing “that money just can’t buy”. They want to feel appreciated, celebrated and special.

When you give them a gift that serves as a daily reminder of how special they are to you, and how much you care about them, your gift will be cherished and remembered for years, sometimes decades.

A handmade jewelry piece is a great start for a meaningful gift. Nothing says “you’re special” like handmade. If you need help finding the perfect jewelry gift, read the
Meaningful Jewelry Gift Guide.

Melody Handmade pearl earrings with goldfilled

“The fluttering of a butterfly’s wings can effect climate changes on the other side of the planet.” _{Chaos theory}

We’ve all heard about the “butterfly effect” (or at least seen the movie) and if you haven’t, the quote on the top is pretty much the gist of it. But in the chaos that is our lives, a slightly less famous but immensely more important affect has been grabbing the attention of scientists around the world (well, maybe not scientists but certainly stylish women and the men who love them). I am talking about the “Swarovski butterfly affect”.

I am sure that women everywhere will know exactly what I’m talking about.
When you wear something special that makes you feel beautiful, your whole day takes a turn for the better. You catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and smile. Someone else catches a glimpse of you and smiles too. Thus begins the “Swarovski butterfly effect”, spreading happiness and kindness, making the whole world more beautiful.

So can the fluttering of a Swarovski butterfly’s wings cause a hurricane on the other side of the world? Maybe not… But it can certainly be the rainbow in a cloudy day for you and for those closest to you. So don’t fight your desire to feel beautiful. Embrace it. Celebrate it!

Have you had a “Swarovski butterfly” experience? Comment and tell us about it!

Want to be part of the “Swarovski butterfly effect” experiment? Wear these lovely handmade Swarovski butterfly earrings, and report back to us

Enchanting Butterflies Handmade silver and Swarovski earrings