Howlite is always an opaque white or gray color with black web-like veins or streaks. It is often dyed and can be easily confused with Turquoise.

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What did an arranged meeting and assigned writing exercises do for me? Find out more in this pod cast.

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Like your love for each other, your sugar’s jewelry should sparkle brightly. The necklace has just that touch to make it remain close to her heart.

Freshwater Pearls, Swavorski Crystals and this outstanding Druzy pendant create a mesmerizing triple strand combination. The photo doesn’t do it justice.

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So, what are you going to do with your new year? I decided that I’m not dressing in depressing grey garb despite the big R word. No, honey, I’m going to live it up and have some fun. Life marches on one way or another and I’m doing it to the beat of my own drum.

So, it’s appropriate that I kick off the first ‘09 ‘Folio Files’ with this piece. Feathers = frisky.

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Metallic is marvelous darling, just marvelous. Silver metallic is also a magnet for excitement and can double as a disco mirror chip in a pinch.

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Why is it that a few simple strands of these marine marvels always envelop a woman in a cloak of style, grace and class?

Historically, every culture placed high value on pearls even during abundant supplies. Woman of modest and substantial means draped themselves in pearls, sometimes from head to toe.

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Whether you are in retail or not, like me, you consume the news. Everyone is having a sale. It’s a sale bonanza with virtually every retailer giving away their shop. Well, as a retailer, I’ve contemplated about what I should do about this shopping season. Sure, I like everyone else could use more business. However, I’ve read some material which has shaped my unusual position.

One was from an affirmation book that states if you expect to get something for nothing you are violating the law of abundance. It also noted that if you are a bargain hunter you are violating the laws of vibration. I like everyone else who loves a bargain (although I prefer to save up for one quality item then to have a barrage of mediocre things), but I was a bit rocked by this perspective. Through an online fashion enewsletter I read that Abercrombie not participating in this year’s Black Friday discount madness. Both of these sources have inspired me to share my viewpoint which I expressed in this week’s StyleFolioJewelry.com “Folio Files” newsletter. My comments are as follows:

“With everyone discounting to the point that the cows have no home to come to, I have decided to take a different approach. Discounting to a negative profit margin does not revive or sustain our economy. Businesses will continue to go under, people will continue to lose jobs and communities will continue to crush under the weight. So, as anything in life, what you give you get.”

The give part is sharing your unworn items with other women. The get part is getting a discount from me for doing so. It’s the Purge to Splurge program. Please help me spread the word for participation. And, no purchase is required but appreciated.

Details: http://www.stylefoliojewelry.com/jewelry-fashion-news-folio-files/exclusive-stylefolio-programs/

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