[Nfb-krafters-korner] Update: Gem Show

[River Woman]

Ah, Charlotte!
You are so right.  When I attended my first gem show, I was so overwhelmed, 
I  had to take some breaks to sit a spell just to catch my breath.  That was 
about 10 years ago. Since then, I have figured out how to shop at a gem show 
so I am more under control. Now, I go with a certain theme or kind of stones 
I am searching for, and keep my focus on my goals.

The other thing I now realize that I did not 10 years ago is the power of 
the stones themselves. When you walk into that show, you are walking into 
pure energy - thousands of points of energy, and looking back I now realize 
that was why my first couple of shows were so overpowering. Gem Stones have 
energy and power and after doing lots of research on them and reading books 
such as _The Crystal Bible_ and _The Crystal Code_ and others, I now 
understand much better. Now, my stones are selected for healing powers and I 
make talismans and healing arts jewelry exclusively. It is so exciting to 
make special items for my clients - I know I am helping them to feel better 
and to have what they need. I just finished an amazing Hematite set for one 
of them, and another gorgeous set from Mother of Pearl for a friend. Makes 
me so happy to know I am helping them.

It is always ever new and ever exciting to go to a gem show.

We have a couple of fantastic shows that come to Pittsburgh (PA) a couple 
times a year - and they are by _invitation only_ and that is where I shop 
for my stones. We also have the famous _Appalachian Rock Shop_ jsut about 8 
miles from my home, where I can go and touch stones and crystals at any 
time - oh, what a glorious selection of things beautiful. Also, the Carnegie 
Museum of Art hosts a fabulous gem show every year, too.   Sigh!  I am 
drooling as I think of them.

Happy hunting at your next Gem Show.
Lynda River Woman

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Charlotte" <sirius_black at comcast.net>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2012 2:15 PM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Update: Gem Show


> My my my, ladies and gents! One must truly experience the gem show to 
> understand the awesomeness of it. I got so many goodies of all kinds of 
> cool shapes. And the prices! Woooooweeeee! lol I got stuff for as low as 
> $3 a 16 inch strand! The most expensive thing I bought was a big strand of 
> pretty good size amethyst nuggets for $12 which is amazing! Oh there were 
> more expensive things there of course, but I only shopped the sales. I did 
> see a strand of round emeralds for over a hundred bucks. There was 
> anything from strands to individual beads to already made up jewelry. 
> Totally worth the 8 bucks I spent getting in. But bring your own water if 
> allowed! $2 for a little 16 ounce bottle! Ouch! I just thought I'd send 
> this since some people were asking for an update when I went. Take care 
> and have a great weekend.
> Charlotte
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