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Reflection Beads
Stuller
Arlee Kasselman
Imperial Pearls Off the Cuff Bracelets
Finelli
Kelly Waters
Kiddie Kraft (Marathon)
M*Clips
24K Roses

 

Valentine's Day is Coming Soon

Watch online and in our store for upcoming specials on Reflections Beads, 24 Karat Roses and heart shaped pendants.

Click here for other Valentines ideas.

While you're in our store be sure to fill out a Wish List or check the Wish Lists of your loved ones. You can also print one out on-line and bring it in already completed. By completing the information your sweetheart and others will know what to get you for those special occassions throughout the year...especially now with it being the Christmas holiday season.

Hager's has real roses dipped in real gold. From 24k Rose Co. these roses are sure to please. The genuine 12" long stemmed rose, is preserved and dipped in 24 Karat Gold. Each rose is unique and will last forever. They are great gifts for birthdays as there is a color for each birth month. Also great for graduation, Mother's or Father's Day, anniversaries, holidays, or any time.

NEW to Hager Jewelry: M-Clips.

"The M-Clip® money clip is truly a unique, quality money clip built to old world standards found in fine jewelry.

Our multi Patented functionality and unique design allow you to hold cash and credit cards more securely, with less bulk than any other money clip or wallet on the market. From superior metals, highly machined tolerances for each component part, and individually selected alligator hides, the M-Clip® money clip is designed and hand assembled with one goal in mind: to make the best, most functional and highest quality money clip you can buy.

The M-Clip® money clip is available in gold and rhodium finishes along with anodized aircraft grade aluminum and stainless steel models. Custom design money clips and logo etching are also available."

SPECIAL FEATURE! Reflections Beads (www.reflectionsbeads.com) now has product videos. This new feature offers you a 360 degree video experience, showcasing products by exhibiting them in complete circular rotation. 

This new platform allows you to view all sides of Reflection Beads products.  The available videos are located in the image section of the individual product pages.

Also check out the Imperial Pearl's line of "Off the Cuff" pearl bracelets. Learn more about them here. As well as Ostbye's line of Diva Diamonds. Click here.

The Amethyst

"The February born shall find
Sincerity and peace of mind,
Freedom from passion and from care,
If they, the amethyst will wear."

- Blog writer Night-Flyer

Birthstones

Birthstone jewelry always makes a fantastic gift. To read more about the February birthstone of Amethyst ncontinue on below.

For the "official" Wikepedia>/Jewelers of America birthstone list click here.

Amethyst

The amethyst comes in colors from violet to red-violet and blue/purple. But is mostly found as the purple variety of the quartz family. It has a Mohs hardness of 7. It can be heat sensitive, but it is usually not a problem. It is one of the best selling gems in the world.

Purple has long been considered a royal color so it is not surprising that amethyst has been so much in demand during history. Fine amethysts are featured in the British Crown Jewels and were also a favorite of Catherine the Great and Egyptian royalty. Leonardo Da Vinci wrote that amethyst was able to dissipate evil thoughts and quicken the intelligence.

Amethyst is mined using underground mining. It is not found in veins but is drift mined and comes in chunks attached to granite. It is mined in: Mexico, Uruguay, Brazil, Canada, Zambia, South Africa and the United States (North Carolina, Maine, Pennsylvania, and Arizona).

The name amethyst is derived from the Greek word “amethustos,” or “not to intoxicate.”  According to Greek myth, Dionysus, the God of Intoxication, became infuriated by an insult and swore revenge on the next person to cross his path. Amethyst, a young maiden, was that person.  Goddess Diana acted quickly to “save” Amethyst, turning her into a statue of crystalline quartz.  Dionysus saw the statue and became overwhelmed with grief, spilling out remorseful tears of wine and thus staining the quartz the familiar purple color we see today.

Coming from the Greek word implying sobriety, amethyst was used in Roman times for the treatment of alcholism. In fact, the Romans often made wine goblets from amethyst. The purple hue would give the watered down wine a better appearance and they could drink all night and "magically" not get drunk.

Amethyst is thought to boost the immune system by helping blood flow and circulate, allowing the white blood cells to reach sites of infection quickly and efficiently. By cleansing the blood it is said to reduce the symptoms of allergic reactions and the symptoms of chest complaints such as asthma. It may also reduce tension and thus alleviate headaches and make one feel more relaxed.

If you wish to use any of your amethyst gemstones for healing; keep them in a sunny window all day before you start. These crystals will then be much better at healing and helping dispel any negativity in the home. If you place the amethyst gemstones in the moonlight, it will make everyone in your home feel much calmer. Use amethyst during meditation to increase positive feelings.

For more information check out:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amethyst