Weekend BOGO Sale and More! at Lava Jewelry

November 29, 2008

Lava Jewelry BOGO SALE — Nov 29-Dec 2nd! Buy one piece of jewelry, get a second piece of jewelry at HALF price! (equal or lesser value) *Does not include items in the jewelry care/supplies section of my shop. Just write BOGO in the message to seller when you check out, and wait for me to […]

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Gift Certificates Now Available at Lava Jewelry

November 25, 2008

I now offer PayPal gift certificates for Lava Jewelry. They can be purchased in my shop in amounts starting at only $5, and redeemed at my shop at any time. Very simple and easy-to-use. You can email the certificate to your gift recipient, or give them a print-out. Your choice. For sellers interested in offering […]

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Featured Etsy Seller: The House of Mouse

November 24, 2008

Today’s featured Etsy seller is TheHouseofMouse. She is not only the founder of the Sellers Assisting Sellers Team on Etsy, but she is also the owner of a shop featuring little handmade felt mouse characters, in a large variety of styles, all with their own little personalities. What perfect gifts for Christmas! How did you […]

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Rotary Presidency

November 20, 2008

I’ve been the president of my Rotary club for just over a month now. I became president when our president resigned. At first I was uncertain about taking on the presidency and continuing with Rotary, but that very weekend, I participated in an event that made me want to continue. The Santa Clara Rotary Club […]

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LAUNCH SF

November 19, 2008

I rarely sell at shows, so if you’ve been wanting to buy from me in person (and I know you have!), here’s your chance! When: Sunday December 14, 2008, noon-6pm Where: W Hotel & XYZ Lounge, 181 Third St, San Francisco (next to MOMA) What: LAUNCH SF More info at Indie Industries web site. Free […]

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November’s Birthstone: Citrine!

November 18, 2008

I have not yet written about October’s other birthstone, tourmaline, but I promise to get to that. Such a beautiful stone should not be skipped in my series! Today, I’m writing about November’s birthstone, beautiful yellow citrine. Citrine is a yellow gemstone variety of the mineral quartz (SiO2). It derives its yellow color from trace […]

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New Lava Jewelry Site!

November 16, 2008

I just created a new site for Lava Jewelry on Big Cartel. I’ve found using Big Cartel to be much easier than creating and maintaining my own web site. It’s fairly flexible, and I’ve done some customization. I’d love some feedback on how to improve my shop! Post here if you have any questions about […]

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Tagged: 7 Things About Me

November 16, 2008

I just now realized that I was tagged on October 29 by Karen Faulkner to list 7 things about myself. Shows you how keen my powers of observation truly are. Seven things about me: 1. Sometimes I’m less than observant. 2. I have three cats. I’ve been a big fan of cats since I was […]

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Gemstone of the Day: Opal

October 28, 2008

My gemstone of the day is opal, which also happens to be one of October’s birthstones. The name “opal” is derived from the Sanskrit word for “stone.” It is a hydrous silicate mineral, similar to quartz, but with water molecules in its crystal structure. Opal occurs in a wide variety of colors and appearances. Opal […]

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Gemstones: “Natural” vs “Not Enhanced”

October 3, 2008

I’ve decided to just write a short post today, talking about the difference between gemstones that are labeled “natural” and those that are “not enhanced.” I’ve noticed a lot of confusion around these terms , and it’s easy to understand why. A gemstone termed “natural” is a gemstone that grew via natural processes, usually in […]

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