Garnet January Birthstone

This bracelet can be found at www.totaldelights.com it is made with Garnets and freshwater pearls, sterling silver

January Birthstone : Garnet

Birthstone Color: Deep Red

One glance at the deep red seeds nestled inside of a pomegranate fruit explains why the word “garnet” comes from the Latin word “granatus,” meaning “grain” or “seed.” This name was given to the garnet because of its close resemblance to the succulent pomegranate seed. But don’t bite into a garnet, because at Moh’s hardness 6.5 to 7.5, it will definitely damage the teeth!

There are many myths and legends surrounding the garnet. One Biblical legend is that Noah hung this gem on the ark to light his way through the dark and stormy nights of God’s wrath. A Greek myth linked to the garnet is the story of the young goddess of sunshine, Persephone, who was abducted by Hades, god of the underworld. Hades eventually released Persephone, but not before he offered her some pomegranate seeds, which guaranteed her return to him.

First mined in Sri Lanka over 2,500 years ago, the garnet is also found in Africa, Australia, India, Russia, South America; and in the United States, in Arizona and Idaho. Although most commonly known as a red gemstone, the garnet comes in a variety of other hues, including muted yellows, vibrant oranges, rosy pinks, lime greens, and violets—a virtual bouquet of colors. This diversity is due to unique combinations of elements within each particular gem, such as iron, calcium, and manganese.

Archaeologist findings of primitive style garnet jewelry among the graves of lake dwellers dates the early use of this gemstone to the Bronze age. But not all garnet is of gem quality. It is also a very effective abrasive and is used commercially for grinding and polishing. Garnet coated sandpaper is one such industrial use.

The garnet continues to be the protective gem of journeyers. A gift of garnet is thought to be symbolic of love and the desire for a loved one’s safe travel and speedy homecoming. It is January’s birthstone, but far from being only a winter gem, the garnet, with its brilliance and multitude of colors, is truly one for any season.

New contest

Rhodonite---- Believed to stabilize one’s thinking into what is true for the wearer.
see others as brothers and sisters.

To enter this new contest visit us at www.totaldelights.com

Contest winner

Congrats to Bettye Short our latest winner.















The new contest will be posted on Jan 1st make sure you check in and enter

I'm Back

Sorry it has been so long since my last post but the moving and unpacking has just about done me in. But I hope to be on top of it now and back to bloging and creating. But one thing that I have to mention is that till the 20th of
Dec we are having a huge sale 25% off of everything. So shop early and make this christmas a easy one. You just have to type in holiday for the coupon at check out to get your savings. Some other great news we have been moving up the ranks in yahoo and google. It is so great to see the fruits of our labors. Have a wonderful thanksgiving everyone. Deb and Diane

New items added to the contest

Keep it up there have been three new dangles added to the contest.

Handcrafted Jewelry--New month New contest

Ok so here is the deal for every 5 enties in the contest I will add a new set of enterchangeable dangles so this contest could be the best yet. Tell all your friends email everyone you know lets get the entries up and the prize bigger and better than ever.

Moving Sale

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Moving what a job it is

So we are preparing for the big move from Utah to Missouri and the packing cleaning showing the house is all so much. But we are excited and nervous all at the same time. This is the biggest move we have ever made. But how does that relate to the website you might be asking yourself well we are going to have a moving sale yes a moving sale. The details will be on the website in the next few days so make sure you check in and take advantage of the specials. But for now I better get back to packing.

Handcrafted jewelry something new--support jewelry

We have something great and new at Total Delights Support Jewelry these pieces, have been created to give that extra support. Some may need the help with not smoking, or any other thing that you might be struggling with.

The first bracelet is made with Blue lace agate and freshwater pearls, swarovski crystals, sterling silver
Blue lace agate creates hope, harmony and positive thinking, calming ,and is an uplifting stone
pearls are also known for health and inner peace.

The second is made with Autumn jasper which is said to protect from negative energy and freshwater pearls for health and inner peace.

the third is made from smoky quartz, freshwater pearls, swarovski crystals, sterling silver
smoky quartz Is nature's stone of endurance, fostering serenity, calmness, and positive thoughts. Then again I used my favorite freshwater pearls for the health and inner peace. The pearls in this bracelet are nuggets and faceted pearls.
you can find these at http://www.totaldelights.com/support.html

Handcrafted Jewelry--Where do I find the time?

The days are getting so full of packing boxes, sorting out the good from the what was I thinking. You know all those things that at the time seemed to make sense. But now I have to look at things with a different perpective. Moving is a big job, much less moving half way across the country. So I find that I am having to juggle my time, home, website, family and then everything else that no one wants to do is of course mom’s job. The funny thing is that in this cleaning and organizing I have found, or refound some great beads and all I want to do is to create. But I have to be pratical and finish the house so that we can get it on the market. Then I will find some time to do something wonderful with those. But thank goodness that Debbie is still hard at work. Her latest creation is made with unakite a favorite stone of mine. My mother in her last few months with us. Was spent in a assisted living home. And those that took care of her, were so wonderful and caring. So for christmas that year I made all of the staff gifts made with unakite. Bracelets for the women and keychains for the men. This stone’s meaning is uncondtional love of humanity. Those who care for the elderly have this wonderful traite. So you see this stone has a very special place in my heart. You will find this handcrafted necklace at www.totaldelights.com

Celebration

Total Delights has been up and running for a year now and with the fourth of July right around the corner, we thought there wouldn't be a better time for a celebration sale. So if you take 10% for our birthday and 10% for the holiday then you will be getting a 20 % off anything on our site sale. We have had a crazy first year and are looking forward to a crazier second one. Most all of our items are one of a kind so visit soon for the best selection www.totaldelights.com

Just type in freedom at checkout for the discount

Handcrafted Jewelry--July contest

Ok so I didn't choose rubies or swarovski crystals. I choose both yes both this delicate handcrafted bracelet is made with real rubies, I have used gold filled chain, gold plate lobster, There is vermeil daisies, to boot. This will be a great prize to win. It is 7 1/2 inches in length but can be sized for the winner. Make sure you visit us and enter.