Properties of Gemstones

It can be fun to pick your jewelry according to your moods; it might even help you out to wear certain stones when you're engaged in certain activities. Various gemstones are said to have metaphysical and healing properties; we don't know if that is true or not, but here's a list of a few gemstones and the properties that they are supposed to embody. Click on any photo to learn more about the featured piece.

Bloodstone is said to promote healing, especially related to the blood. Increases courage and charitability.

Carnelian is said to be a general healing stone. It restores the natural energy flows of the body.

Chrysoprase is said to soothe heartache and help depression, as weel as promoting emotional balance, wisdom, and peace.

Citrine is said to help digestion and aid in mental and intellectual functions. It also may increase self-esteem and energy, as well as balance and dissipate negative energy.

Chrysocolla may help soothe nervous tension.

Coral is said to help in childbirth and adoption. It wards off bad thoughts from others and promotes general well-being.

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SATeam Treasuries

Here are a few of our newest treasuries for your viewing pleasure:







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It's FRIDAY!

Casual Gal sez: I'm the Featured Artist on Cafe Handmade! This is the first interview I have done. It's kind of neat to see your life on the internet. Check it out, I am interested to see what you guys think.

SATeam sez: We think it's fabulous!

de Cor's Handmades sez: 31st August of every year is Malaysia’s National Day – and I am throwing a promotion to make you happy. So please go ahead and shop, buy ONE CORE tutorial from my Etsy shop and get another one for FREE – choose your free tutorial from either Core-Tutorial series or Mini-Tutorial series, tell me your choice of free tutorial by sending me an E-mail, or leaving me a message at “Instruction To Seller” when you checkout.

SATeam sez: Hmmmm, what to choose, what to choose?

Willow Branch Musings sez: One of my necklaces was featured on Wickedly Chic. It's in the Daily Ditties!!

SATeam sez: Coool-i-o!!!!

dianne karg baron sez: I listed a new piece! Woo hoo!

SATeam sez: You temptress, you! We love it! We want it!

N Valentine Studio sez: I listed this focal bead. I am trying to list some slightly smaller (read less expensive) beads. Hoping this may encourage some new buyers. I'd appreciate any input anyone may have?

SATeam sez: How did we miss this one when we placed our order with you last night?

Angie's Jewelry Design sez: I listed a new pendant. I've promised myself I'll make an effort to list more often.

SATeam sez: Yes, please do list more often! We love your rocks!!!

Featuring artisan handmade creations by the etsy starving artists jewelry team. SATeam members create handcrafted jewelry and beads. More information about our team and its current etsy shop owner members can be found at SATEAM.etsy.com.

What's up at the Starving Artists Forum?

SATeam has a home in the Starving Artists Forum and we'd like to share it with our blog readers. Here are a few links to give you a taste of the scope and diversity of the Starving Artists forum. We'd love to have you join us.

• Still Summer
  
  
• August Item Per Day
  
  
• How Mch Inventory For A Two Day Show?
  
  
• Camera Setting.....
  
  
• Sterling Silver Swizzle Sticks?
  
  
• Veronica
  
  
• Reserve Half A Day At The Torch!!
  
  
• Microwave Kilns
  
  
• Has Anyone Read This Book?
  
  
• Madame Magpie's Loose Gem Destash Extraveganza
  
  
• Flickr #1 & Etsy #22 In The "50 Best Websites Of 2009"
  
  
• Sateam Treasuries Aug 24-30
  

That's just a brief taste of what's happening this week on the forum. Every week brings new information, ideas, friendship and, of course, eye candy. Come join us, and get to know the members of SATeam and their friends on the Starving Artists Forum.

The Starving Artists Forum features Artisan handmade creations by the Etsy Starving Artists jewelry team, and many others. SATeam members create handcrafted jewelry and beads. More information about our team and its current etsy shop owner members can be found at SATEAM.etsy.com.