New Items for a New Year

~*::Pantrielle, $32::*~

Today is my birthday.  38.  The number doesn't scare me, even as it inches closer to the infamous 4-oh.  A small blessing is that I don't have to "work" today and the day is my own...after I renew my license, go grocery shopping and send out a few orders.  As my "middle life" approaches, I find that the person that I have become is better than I had ever dreamed of.

~*::L'Auren, $35::*~

There are many reasons to celebrate this year, one of which is the launch of my new website.  Although the marketplaces on which I sell have looked kindly on me, I still felt a need to have a place of my own.  It has turned out beautifully and I am sure that it will grow and evolve as my designs do as well.  If you have a chance, check it out here....  http://kasiablue.com/  And, a big thanks to Lynda of Exquisite Expressions for all of her hard work.  It has turned out just lovely :)

~*:: Daffodils, $32::*~

~*:: Paon, $32::*~

So here a few pictures of my new designs.  I've had an earring fetish lately so that's what I have been making.  I hope that you enjoy them.

~*: Siobhan, $49::*~

~*:: Engenue, $69::*~

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As a side note, I would like to say a most heartfelt thank you to all that have sent loving thoughts and and tear inducing comments in memory of our lovely little Sophie.  She will always hold a special place in our hearts.  

Thank you everyone for your sweetness.

xo

Kasia

Inspire Me Mondays...Rock Week Begins

~*{The Rock Hound Necklace, $29 at Kasiablue}*~

So Here it Begins....Rock Week.  When I heard about rock week, in the back room behind closed doors, I automatically said "sign me up"!  You see, I have been a rock hound all of my life.  I have picked rocks up off the ground, searching for treasure everywhere I go...little pebbles that glistened in the sun.  As I have gotten older, my obsession has refined itself in to things sublimely more sparkling (and expensive).

So, in honor of rock week, I give you a selection of my absolute favorite stones with a little tidbit about what they mean and how they work in your lives.

The first installment starts with the four beauties pictured above...gorgeous slices of banded agate druzy.  Druzy means that the crystals that have formed in the rock or mineral are still exposed and not smoothed out for shine and polish.  Natural crystal beauty at its best.  What I like the best is that each one is different and has it's own special characteristics that make it sparkle.

A little bit about banded agates:  The above slices are a combination of grey and pink agates, with swirling colors of pink, grey, cream, black and amber.  Agate stones are said to be a great stone for the relief of stored energy, helping fatigue and malaise.  Their name is derived from the Achetes River in Sicily that was a storehouse for this particular stone in ancient times.  The family of agate stones has a variety of names as well that you might find familiar including chalcedony (one of my favorites),banded chalcedony, moss agate, and blue lace agate.  These stones are of the quartz mineral family and their banding is determined by specific metals or minerals that were found in the ground during rock formation.  Each one is unique and different, just like us! 

If you are using these stones in a metaphysical way, take note that agates vibrate at a lower energy and are great for transitional work with a conjunction of other stones, creating energy bridges. 

Pink agate stones are part of the pink ray and help with restlessness, calming of the nervous system and helping you to see the "whole picture".  They are a feminine stone and are associated with the heart and sacral chakras.

Gray Banded Agate (or Bothswana Agate - named after the country of it's primary sourcing) is a part of the gray ray that is positioned to the sacral chakra.  This stone is great for the release of stored energy as well as being mildly grounding.

I hope that you have enjoyed your first installment...tomorrow we'll talk about kyanite!http://kasiablue.etsy.com/

Winter Clearance Sale

Hi Everyone! It's winter clearance time at Kasiablue! Many items are marked down up to 50%, so grab the deals while you can. In the upcoming weeks I will start to post some contests and special offers only available to my blogger friends...so stay tuned for the deals!

For my regular, non jewelry readers, I will continue to post my musings and insights here...they will just be intermingled with some great baubles and pics.

Here's just a sampling of my sale items available at http://www.kasiablue.etsy.com/ *~*~*~*~*~*~

Dauphine

on sale $175

Regular price $295

SOLD

The Empress

On sale $175

Regular price $325

SOLD

A Fine Romance II

On sale $49

Regular price $89

Mermaid Goddess

On sale $29

Regular price $49

SOLD

Rings of Love

On sale $49

Regular price $69