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February 2011
Happy Valentine’s Day
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Ring : £30 Pewter Bangle £24.90
Issue Two
News in 2011 Although 2011 is set to be a tough year ahead for everyone I am more conscious than ever of the need to provide excellent service, together with quality products that represent genuine value for money. My commitment to my customers, remains unaltered, irrespective of which political party or parties may be in power. Considering some of the bonuses that are likely to be paid to some of this country’s wealthiest investment bankers, it’s hard sometimes to believe that “we’re all in this together”. Be that as it may, I'm acutely aware that tough times lie ahead, however I shall do my level best to ensure that the products you purchase are less of the tatty stuff and more of the Rolls Royce quality you're used to!
Valentine's Day 14th February
This month there’s a competition to spice up the enthusiasm for our February Newsletter. .
Welcome to our ‘February Newsletter’, where we are celebrating St Valentine's Day. Perfect, Beautiful, Pinks, Reds Luscious Gems, Crystals , Candles, & Oils... Create a truly ROMANTIC atmosphere for I trust you will endeavour to your loved one. have a go at it, as my inLet there be Love tention is to create a better Set the perfect awareness of the growing Valentine mood by filling interest in crystals & also in your home with sensual other things we probably scented oils & candles to create a romantic mood ought to know more about ! for a very special person ~ whether scientific , healthis Valentine's Day
ing or otherwise, but more importantly to ‘enthuse’ youngsters in worthwhile subjects – This can’t be a bad thing!
Mini hearts @ £1.50 Pouch for 50p
There’s a £5 Voucher for the winner this month!
St Valentine’s Day !
Swarovski Crystal Heart pendants & Charms Palm sized Rose Quartz Gemstone @ £ 24.00
Did you know that the origin of Saint Valentine's Day, comes from the life & death of a Christian martyr? The date traditionally celebrated as St. Valentine's Day finds it origin in the Roman festival of romance called Lupercalia, when the gods Juno and Pan were honoured. It was a fertility festival or a ‘Lover’s holiday Festival’ looking forward to the return of Spring. In the 5th Century, in an attempt to abolish the pagan festival,
Pope Gelasius changed Lupercalia & its February 15 date to February 14 & called it St Valentine's Day.
Even though the names & the date were changed, the emphasis continued to be on love. In Chinese culture, there is an older observance related to lovers, called "The Night of Sevens". According to the legend, the Cowherd star & the Weaver Maid star are normally separated by the milky way (silvery river) but are allowed to meet by crossing it on the 7th day of the 7th month of the Chinese calendar. *
Facts & Info N EED A G IFT ? ~ G ET D EB TO
FEBRUARY Modern Birthstone: Amethyst The Ancient birthstones: for Hebrew, Roman & Arabic traditions is also Amethyst. The Zodiac gemstone for Aquarius is Garnet
SEND ITThe February born shall find; Sincerity & peace of mind, Freedom from passion & from care, If they, the Amethyst will wear.
Butterflies @ £2.50
More gifts Wooden Games Selection: Puzzles, Bowls, Dice + Ludo St Justin Jewellery Magnetic Jewellery
Angels Hand-dipped candles & Holders Buddhas, Toads & Coins of fortune
Crystal Pens Wallets & purses
Essential oils Cards & Tarot If you are interested in being kept up to date with arrivals of new crystals & gifts, send me an email & I’ll add you to my mailing list.
The custom of wearing birthstones probably first became popular in Poland in the C15th or C16th.
For more information about the history of birthstones, try The Curious Lore of Precious Stones by George Frederick Kunz; a brilliant compendium of all the ‘powers’ that have been associated with gemstones through the ages. For example, birthstones originally may have been worn each month by everyone, since the powers of the gemstones were heightened during its month. If that is true, to get the full effect, you need to go out & get a full set of twelve gems, so that you can rotate them each year! You know where to buy those from don't you ~ *The Crystal Labyrinth*
The word Amethyst comes from the Greek word ‘amethystos’, meaning sober. In ancient Greece, the gemstone was associated with the god of wine, and it was common practice to serve this beverage from Amethyst goblets in the belief that this would prevent overindulgence.
The gift of Amethyst is symbolic of protection & the power to overcome difficulty. It is said to strengthen the bond in a love relationship, so it will serve as an ideal gift for Valentine’s Day. We have gemstone hearts, silver hearts, Swarovski Crystal Hearts & Pewter hearts too!
Healthy Gemstones THAI DEODORANT STONE This stone has been used in Thailand for 100’s of years as a body & foot odour prophylactic. IT IS 100% PURE & NATURAL The Thai Stone is made from ammonium alum & mineral salts taken from natural mineral springs & crystalized over a period of months. They are shaped & smoothed for ease of application. The stones do not contain Petroleum Emulsifiers, alcohol Perfumes or any harmful chemicals or propellants. There is no Aluminium Chloride, which is in many other deodorants & which is under
research as being one of the causes of Alzheimer's disease, lymphatic congestion, & some cancers. They have been tested in Canada & Bristol University have also proved them to be Hypoallergenic. They have no harmful additives & will not irritate sensitive skin.
ONLY £6.90 By applying a very thin layer of mineral salts to the skin, they don’t actually stop perspiration, but have the very unique property of preventing bacteria
growing, primarily due to the large molecular structure which cannot be absorbed into the skin HOW TO USE: Simply wet the stone under the water top & apply like you would a roll-on. Let the stone dry or wipe it dry before putting away. Do not leave the stone in water as it would eventually dissolve. If dropped on a hard surface the stone may break. The stones are not sticky or greasy and will not stain clothing. Used normally the stone should last for approximately six months & probably as long as a year. If you use organic foods, it makes sense to also use this stone to protect your health.
What’s in a Crystal ? Name all the gems below in their order of appearance from left to right... ?
Amethyst can occur as crystals that are 6 sided on either end. It also forms as drusy which are crystalline crusts covering the host rock. It is found inside geodes & in alluvial deposits all around the world & occurs in both crystalline or massive forms. Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz and the most valued member of the quartz family. With a few parts million of
iron & manganese & with a short dose of gamma radiation the Quartz becomes "Amethyst" ~ The properties of which are strikingly different!!
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