Jewellery and the Magic of Alchemy
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Sunday, August 23, 2009
TITANIUM, AMETHYST AND SILVER BROOCH
Marty Reynards exquisite titanium and sterling brooch with amethyst bead. Titanium is a high-tech ultra-light metal that has remarkable strength and is 100% hypo-allergenic. The colours on titianium are produced by electro-chemical or thermal treatment, resulting in the development of oxide film that refracts light. These colours are permanent which are easily restored by gently washing with soapy water. This piece measures 2.5 inches in diameter. Hand crafted in Victoria, B.C. by Marty Reynard.
Amethyst is the stone of contentment and is said to bestow stability, serenity and peace. Amethyst belongs to the quartz family and its variation in colour is largely due to the traces of iron it contains. Amethyst was highly prized in antiquity for its calming effect and the name derived from the Greek amethustos or “non-inebriated”. It is often used as a meditation stone to help quieten the mind and as an aid to finding inner peace. Amethyst is also the birthstone for February.
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