First Collection 2010

Hiya folks!

Since i'm pretty new at this online business thingy, I've decided to focus on just a few items at a time. For the time being, i'm offering a selection of Chain Charm Bracelets, Macrame Charm Bracelets and Bag Charms. Note that the only pieces with semi precious stones in them are the Bag Charms.

*All pieces are one off. No two designs are the same.

Have a look see at my collection and do e-mail me for enquiries, at arfah.alias@gmail.com

Chain Charm Bracelets January 2010- SOLD OUT

These Chain Charm Bracelets are RM25 each.

Top : BB1- Black & White (SOLD)

Middle : BB2- Apple & Green (TAKEN)

Bottom : BB3- Turquoise & White (TAKEN)

Top : BB4- Pink & White (SOLD)

Middle : BB5- Purple Clover (SOLD)

Bottom : BB6- Turquoise & White (TAKEN)

Left : BB7- Pink & Brown (SOLD)

Middle : BB8- Sunnies & Lips (SOLD)

Right : BB9- Apple & Sunflower (SOLD)

* You can also choose four (4) charms of you choice for a custom piece. I will hopefully add to my selection of enamel charms in the nearest future.

Welcome, welcome :)

Hey there! welcome to my new blog. It is dedicated to my passion- beading! Jewelry beading to be exact. For those who don't already know, I used to have another blog, supposedly dedicated to beading (sheepish smile), but then, I'm not sure how, it started to steer into other (very different, sometimes simply wacky) directions.

As a self-confessed beadaholic, I plan to steer back to my initial course of beadism and give my all, insyaAllah to evoke the feeling of lust and love for everything bead, hihi.

Alrite, about my pieces. I like to incorporate different types of beads in my designs, mainly semi-precious stones; aquamarine, turquoise, different quartz (rose, silver, lemon etc); crystals (mainly swarovski); pearls; shells; glass beads and charms (silver and enamel). I don't like working with plastic beads, but I have nothing against them. It's just a matter of preference.

Anyway, my cousin, who has started her own online business selling tudungs told me to set up this new blog, (hopefully) dedicated to my bead projects to market my stuff. So here I am, hands shaking, heart pounding, humbly showing you my handmade jewelry. But before I show you my collections, let's start off by learning the Properties of Gemstone...

Properties of Gemstones

Agate: inner calm, peace of mind, promotes agreeability
Almandine: brings peace and balance, represents profound love
Amazonite: improves confidence and self-respect, enhances creative expression
Amber: lifts heavy burdens, purifies mind, body, and spirit, transmutes negative energy into positive
Amethyst: encourages the attainment of inner peace and spiritual nourishment, reduces anger, stone of sobriety
Aventurine: heals emotional pain and fear
Aquamarine: promotes mental clarity
Bloodstone: revitalizes love, relationships, and friendships, brings orderliness and prosperity
Carnelian: protects against rage, envy, and fear, a very spiritual stone
Chrysocolla: self-forgiveness, patience, keeps one in light and love
Chrysophase: greater flexibility, wisdom, generosity
Citrine: happiness, uplifting
Fluorite: mental sharpness
Garnet: commitment, strengthens willpower
Hematite: the most grounding of all stones, calms anxiety
Iolite: enhances spiritual growth
Jasper: protects against negative energy, reminds us that we are here to bring joy to others
Jade: very erotic stone, used for love, fidelity, fortune
Labradorite: develops body awareness, absorbs negative energy
Lapis Lazuli: confers ancient wisdom, success, and divine favor
Malachite: clears the path to your desired goal, brings tolerance, understanding
Moonstone: arouses tender passion in lovers, accentuates the wearer's nature whether positive or negative
Mother of Pearl: attracts wealth and prosperity
Onyx: changes bad habits
Opal: opens those who wear it to possibilities, clarifies buried emotions and desires
Pearl: purity, compassion
Peridot: calming, heals the spirit
Quartz
* Clear: good for meditation, insight
* Blue: expands self-expression and creativity
* Pink: peacefulness, forgiveness, lovingness, emotional healing
* Smoky: deep relaxation, higher guidance, alleviates fear
* Rose: produces gentleness, promotes the receptivity to the beauty of art, music, and the written word
Rhodonite:emotional support
Ruby:leadership, vitality
Sapphire:power of wisdom
Sodalite:encourages communication
Snowflake Obsidian:promotes transformation and strength in transition
Tanzinite:power of actualization
Tiger's Eye:brings clarity, stimulates wealth
Topaz:mental clarity, focus, perceptibility
Tourmaline:helps to maintain fortitude and laughter through the trials of life
Turquoise: promotes prosperity, helps one to start new projects, soothing energy, happiness

Modern Birthstones & Stone Representations

Modern Birthstones

January: Garnet
February: Amethyst
March: Aquamarine
April: Diamond
May: Emerald
June: Pearl, Moonstone
July: Ruby
August: Peridot
September: Sapphire
October: Opal, Tourmaline
November: Citrine, Yellow Topaz
December: Turquoise, Blue Topaz zodiac

Stone Representations

Aries: Fire Agate, Aquamarine, Aventurine, Citrine, Diamond, Hematite, Jade, Red Jasper
Taurus: Carnelian, Chrysocolla, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Rose Quartz
Gemini: Agate, Aquamarine, Chrysocolla, Citrine, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, Sapphire, Serpentine, Tanzanite, Watermelon Tourmaline
Cancer: Carnelian, Chalcedony, Moonstone, Opal, Pearl, Ruby
Leo: Carnelian, Amber, Chrysoberyl, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Jasper, Marcasite, Onyx, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Golden Topaz
Virgo: Moss Agate, Almandine, Amethyst, Amazonite, Chrysocolla, Garnet, Peridot, Sapphire, Watermelon Tourmaline
Libra: Ametrine, Bloodstone, Chrysophase, Citrine, Jade, Moonstone, Opal, Rose Quartz, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Lt. Pink or Blue Tourmaline
Scorpio: Almandine, Malachite, Moonstone, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Turquoise
Sagittarius: Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Peridot, Ruby, Star Sapphire, Smokey Quartz, Tanzanite, Topaz, Turquoise
Capricorn: Amethyst, Garnet, Jet, Malachite, Star Sapphire, Smokey Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Green Tourmaline
Aquarius: Amber, Amethyst, Garnet Hematite
Pisces: Blue Lace Agate, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Bloodstone, Opal, Golden Topaz, Turquoise


information taken from: http://www.kiagardner.com/gemproperties.cfm