Native American Jewelry

Adam Beach

2012-02-23T09:41:00.002-08:00

Date of Birth: 11 November 1972
Birth Name: Adam Beach
Place of Birth: Ashern, Manitoba, CanadaAdam Beach Height: 5' 11"
Profession: Actor
Movies:Joe Dirt The Last Stop

One of the most visible Native American actors working in films, Adam Beach's recent claim to fame has been the portrayal of a young Native American youth who faces reservations across his own country in the critically acclaimed Clint Eastwood directed World War II drama, 'Flags of Our Fathers' (2006). But before this high profile movie project came Beach's way, he was busy establishing his reputation as a versatile and talented actors in a string of independent movies and assorted TV appearances in meaty roles in many of Hollywood's productions.

Born on 11 November 1972, in Ashren, Canada, Beach belongs to the First Nation of Saulteaux origin (native people of Canada). At the age of eight Beach lost his parents to fatal accidents within a span of three-months. Beach along with his brothers were adopted to be raised by his aunt and uncle and relocated to Winnipeg. Though Beach joined his high school drama club for fun, he promptly fell in love with the art of performing and joined the Manitoba Theatre for Young People after dropping out of school! In 1990, Beach landed his first lead role for on-screen credit in 'Lost in the Barrens', in a supporting role, at the age of 18. More roles followed in other Theatre productions and Canadian TV serials including the lead role in 'Squanto: A Warrior's Tale' (1995), Disney's historical drama. But the movie 'Dance Me Outside' (1995) directed by Bruce McDonald's that can be described as Beach's breakout from 'obscurity to popularity' role! The film was based on W.P. Kinsella's novel and was a big hit due to its wit and style. The success of DMO was followed by the success of a TV spin-off series, 'The Rez' (1995-98) with Beach as one of the cast members. Work started coming in steadily after the success of DMO. In 1996, he married Meredith Porter and fathered two sons (1996 & 1998). 'Smoke Signals' directed by Chris Eyre, and released in 1998 was another career highlight for Beach. This comedy-drama about two young men who try to come to terms with their heritage and families while on a road trip to collect the remains of one man's father was the first ever film to be written, directed, produced, and starring Native American actors.

The movie won several awards doing the rounds of the film festival circuits including the Sundance Film Festival and Independent Spirit Award, and helped Beach turn Hollywood's eyes on himself. 'Mystery, Alaska' (1999), was Beach's first Hollywood role and he spared no effort. This was followed by 'Joe Dirt' (2001), and in 2002, Beach got another great opportunity. He was offered his meatiest role to date, in John Woo's WWII drama 'Windtalkers', where he plays the role of a Navajo soldier whose services are engaged by U.S Army to deliver a code in the native language. Nicholas Cage and Christian Slater were his co-stars. For this role, Beach has to learn to speak Navajo! Though, the film wasn't a huge commercial success, but it gave Beach plenty of frame space to showcase his acting skills and hold his own against Hollywood stalwarts such as Cage! Adam Beach acted in many movies after Windtalkers such as 'Skinwalkers, TV Series 'Third Watch' (NBC, 1999-2005), 'Bottom's Up) (2006) etc. Beach has constantly vowed critics with the singular quality of his performances even in a movie with ensemble cast!

Newest Jewelry Additions!

2012-02-22T12:04:00.000-08:00

NEW BLING!

We got in some really nice things recently and I just wanted to share them with the world! Thank you all for your love and support over the years, without you I wouldn't be abe to follow my passion.

Native American Spiny Oyster Cuff Bracelet

Price: $169.80

Native American Jewelry, Variscite Gemstone EarringsPrice: $105.00

American Indian Earrings, Charoite & Silver Jewelry

Price: $74.88

Turquoise Teardrop nugget Jewelry Earrings
Price: $71.95

Native American Jewelry, Spiny Oyster Earrings
Price: $79.89

American Indian Jewelry, Sterling Silver Flower Earring

Price: $46.00

American Indian Jewelry, Large Green Amber Pendant
Price: $119.78

American Indian Jewelry, Inlaid Multi-Gemstone Pendant
Price: $169.00

NATIVE AMERICAN ZUNI INDIAN Jewelry

Price: $75.00

Latest Fashion Trends

2012-02-18T12:34:00.000-08:00

Week in Pictures: Gorgeous Gowns for Michelle Williams, Nicki Minaj, Adele & More!

Today 5:00 AM PST by EOL STAFF Eonilne.com

It was gowns galore this week, thanks to the confluence of the BAFTAs, Grammys, a number of high-profile premieres and New York Fashion Week.

Let's start in Paris, shall we? Michelle Williams went for the Disney princess look at the Paris premiere of My Life With Marilyn, while Angelina Jolie went for striking and structural at the premiere of In the Land of Blood and Honey.

At the Grammys in Los Angeles, Nicki Minaj turned heads with more than just her red carpet getup. Her performance at the awards also created quite a stir! But Nicki couldn't stop the real star of the show—Adele walked away with six trophies and the audience's hearts.

In NYC, Taylor Momsen sported a beautiful (and grown up!) dress at the Marchesa Fall 2012 fashion show.

Angelina Jolie

The Producers Guild of America announced Tuesday it will honor Angelina Jolie'sBosnian war film In the Land of Blood and Honey with the 2012 Stanley Kramer Award at the guild's annual awards ceremony on Jan. 21.

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Men's Watches

2012-02-16T11:07:00.000-08:00

Navajo Indian Lorenzo James Turquoise Watch

This Native American silver watch will have you checking the time in style. This Native American jewelry watch is dressed up with gorgeous hand cut designed silver tips. The added turquoise nuggets are a great combination with the silver design. The silver watch tip design, 1-1/4 inches wide, 1-1/2 inches long, giving this watch a one-of-a-kind perfect look with Southwestern flavor. A complimentary watch face and flex stretch band have been included for your convenience. The watch fits a size 8-1/4" wrist. The Indian artist Lorenzo James hallmarked L. James S/S for authenticity. The photos are an excellent representation of the one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry watch you'll receive. Look great and be in style wearing this fashion accessory beauty! Weighs 80.0 grams/2.82 ounces.

Retail price: $450.00 ON SALE FOR $205.99

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Native American Men's Gemstone & Silver Watch

Native American Indian jewelry watch features a pair of large tips that were hand cut out of shimmering sterling silver, then dressed up with gorgeous hand cut & polished inlaid opals & unknown gemstones by Navajo jewelry artist Steve Francisco. What beautiful gemstone work offset by the detailed silver designed edges!

A complimentary watch face and adjustable stretch band have been included for your convenience. These watch tips are 1" wide and 1" long. The adjustable stretch band fits a size 8" wrist. Stamped Sterling. SF Hallmark for authenticity. Weighs 53.9 grams / 1.90 ounces.

Retail price: $418.99 ON SALE NOW FOR $198.65

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American Zuni Indian Jewelry, Multi-Gemstone Cuff Watch

This Native American Zuni jewelry watch is an inlaid thunderbird style that is simply stunning! This Turquoise, Spiny Oyster, Jet & Mother of Pearl watch features two tips that were cut out of shimmering sterling silver and designed in the Zuni cultural style. These watch tips have been designed by Zuni artist, Bobby Shack using gorgeous polished pieces of white Mother of Pearl with Jet and Turquoise and a touch of Spiny Oyster to accent the beautiful thunderbird! A complimentary mother of pearl watch face has been included for your convenience. These watch tips are 1-1/2" wide & 1-3/4" long. The stretch band fits a size 8" wrist, without any stretch, with the flexibility to adjust larger. Zuni artist Bobby Shack has hallmark "B &C Shack - Zuni Sterling" for authenticity. Weighs 64.9 grams / 2.29 ounces.

This well-designed Native American Zuni jewelry watch matches Native American pendants, bracelets, earrings & rings listed.

Price: $318.00

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Jennifer Aniston's Sexy Spread

2012-02-15T08:37:00.001-08:00

CHECK OUT HOW JENNIFER ANISTON SIZZLE'S IN HER BRA AND MINISKIRT!

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See more of her sexy spread at GQ.com!

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E! Entertainments last interview with Whitney Houston

2012-02-13T10:40:00.000-08:00

Whitney Houston's Final Interview With E! and Final Performance—Watch Now

Read more: http://www.eonline.com/redcarpet/2012/grammys/news/whitney-houston-s-final-interview-with-e-watch-now/293571#ixzz1mHxj5Xei

Less than two days before her unexpected demise, Whitney Houston jumped in on E! News' interview with Brandy, Monica and Clive Davis, Whitney's longtime champion and music industry mentor.

RELATED: The Life of Whitney Houston: A Timeline (Aug. 9, 1963-Jan. 11, 2012)

Houston appeared lively—if borderline manic—offering the trio hugs and kisses as she bid farewell from the Grammy rehearsals on Thursday, even urging her 19-year-old daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, to give her "godfather" Davis a hug.

Davis embraced Houston and sent her off with what in retrospect is an sadly eerie comment, characterizing the moment as "a day of tribute."

Later that night, Houston joined Kelly Price onstage for the latter's unplugged concert in L.A. (The Grammy-nominated Price was a featured artist along with Faith Evans on Houston's "Heartbreak Hotel" from 1998's My Love Is Your Love.)

The two dueted on what would be Houston's finale performance, a version of "Yes, Jesus Loves Me," which was captured on cell phone video and has made its way online.

"Whitney was happy, doing what she loved, with her friends and completely joyful," Price's rep tells E! News. "It was beautiful."

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Zuni Fetish

2012-02-08T11:17:00.000-08:00

ZUNI FETISHES MEANING
Native American Zuni fetishes are small hand carved stone images of animals that are made by the talented Zuni Pueblo Artisans.

Zuni Pueblo is not just a name of an American Indian Tribe but it is a region in the Four Corners U.S.A. in the remote Northwest area of New Mexico about 150 miles west of the Rio Grande Valley. The population of the Zuni Pueblo Village has approximately 9500 to 10000 people and the primary revenue of its inhabitants is from their hand crafted art of making Native American Jewelry and hand carved Zuni fetishes.

These hand-carved fetishes remain part of the Zuni religion and culture and are believed to represent the animal spirit within the stone. Prior to the use of today’s power tools which produce finest contemporary, detailed carvings made, initially, Zuni fetishes were just stones that were found which had a rudimentary shape of an animal. The Zuni’s would place arrowheads on these stones to pray that the hunters arrow would find its mark, and give gratitude to the animal for giving its life for the sustenance of the hunter and his family.

The Zuni’s believe in six sacred directions with each direction being represented by a color: Above, North, East, South, West and Below. Each direction also has an animal associated with it both for fetishes believed to give healing and protection, and hunting fetishes which replace the badger with the bobcat as the southern animal, and the coyote replacing the bear as the animal of the west. You will find these directions and colors represented in their carvings:

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Join us on Pinterest!

2012-02-07T14:39:00.001-08:00

Have you lost your creative juices while trying to redecorate your master bedroom? Are you at a loss as to what to wear this fall? Just can't decide between Halloween costumes for your kids and spooky treats to make for your annual party? Planning a wedding and want to find some unique ideas? Well, there's a Web site out there designed to let you put all of your inspirations in one place. But I warn you, it's highly addictive!

Pinterest was launched in March 2010 as a place to organize all "the beautiful things you find interesting on the Web." It's broken up into 17 subcategories, everything from Art & Architecture to Science & Nature and Photography. When you click on a category, a Web page will display all of the "pins" that people have uploaded to the site. If you see something you like, you can "repin" it to a board that you customize, so all of your favorite things are in one place. I have been on the site a week and I already have four boards (home, fashion, kids, and recipes) that I pin to almost daily.

It's not just inspiration the site provides, either. You can find tutorials for any number of DIY projects, as well as recipes, how-tos, templates, and videos for just about any project you can think of. Once you begin navigating the site, there are lots of things you can do to make it as social as possible:

Invite friends to join you on Pinterest.
Follow other users to see what they pin and share ideas.
Comment on pins you like.
Mention friends in your pins so they can see what you pulled for them.
Like a pin or a user's board.

When it comes to kids, the amount of information and inspiration on this site when is amazing. There are craft projects, no-sew clothes, decorating ideas, educational toys, art, and books all designed to keep kids happy and engaged. I have lost count of how many times I say in one day, "Aw, that's so cute! I have to try it."

To get started, go to www.pinterest.com and request an invite. Shortly, you will receive an e-mail accepting your request. I requested an invite and was pinning away within five hours, so while it's not immediate, it's not a long wait, either. It's free to use, free to pin, and easy to navigate. If you can find the time in between creating boards and getting ideas, find me! I'd love to see what you're pinning.

Amethyst The February Birthstone

2012-02-02T11:40:00.000-08:00

The gemstone Amethyst is the birthstone for February. It is also the Zodiac stone for the constellation of Pisces. Amethyst is associated with spirituality, wisdom, sobriety, and security.Amethyst is the purple variety of the mineral quartz and is a popular gemstone. Although it must always be purple to be amethyst, it can and does have a wide range of purple shades. Its color is unparalleled, and even other, more expensive purple gemstones are often compared to its color and beauty. If it were not for its widespread availability, amethyst would be very expensive.

The name "amethyst" comes from the Greek meaning "not drunken," and Amethyst has long been considered to be a strong antidote against drunkenness. Wine goblets were often carved from it, and the gemstone still symbolizes sobriety to this day.The legend of the origin of amethyst comes from the Greeks. Dionysus, the god of intoxication, was angered one day by an insult from a mortal and swore revenge on the next mortal he encountered. After, creating tigers to carry out his wish, unsuspecting Amethyst, a beautifulyoung maiden on her way to pay tribute to the goddess Diana appeared. But Diana turned Amethyst into a stature of pure crystalline quartz to protect her from Dionysus' tigers. At the sight of the beautiful statue, Dionysus is said to have wept tears of wine, staining the quartz purple and creating the gem amethyst.The color purple is traditionally the color of royalty and amethyst has been used since the dawn of history to adorn the rich and powerful monarchs and rulers. Fine amethysts are featured in the British Crown Jewels and were also a favorite of Catherine the Great and Egyptian royalty.

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February Birth Flower

2012-01-31T13:29:00.000-08:00

VIOLET

The birth flower for the month of February is the beautiful violet (one of my favorites). The violet represents loyalty, faithfulness and watchfulness. A violet shows someone that you will always be there for them.

PRIMROSE

The other February flower is the Primrose, which lets someone know that you can't live without them. Which flower will you give or receive?

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Benjamin Bratt

2012-01-28T11:24:00.000-08:00

Today we salute Benjamin Bratt! How you doin? (Qechua descent - Peruvian tribe, on his mother's side)

Benjamin Bratt

Born: 16-Dec-1963
Birthplace: San Francisco, CA

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: Hispanic
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Actor

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Hunk from Law & Order

In 1969, when Bratt was five years old, American Indian activists seized control of Alcatraz Island, an abandoned prison in San Francisco Bay. The prison had been closed for six years, but a long-ignored treaty stated that natives could claim any unoccupied federal land. Bratt's mother, a Quechua Indian from Peru, wasn't in the first landing party of Indians who took the island, but she arrived the next day, with Benjamin and his siblings. Before and after his time on Alcatraz, Bratt grew up in San Francisco, where he still lives. His parents were divorced, and Bratt was mostly raised by his mother, but as a teenager he lived with his father for several years. Bratt studied acting for six years, and eventually landed the role of Detective Reyaldo "Rey" Curtis in the cop drama Law and Order. The character's mestizo ancestry, a mix of Latino-Indian and German backgrounds, was the same as Bratt's.

Bratt was terrific in Red Planet, directed by his brother and touching on Native American issues both Bratts clearly feel strongly about. He was also excellent as poet Miguel Pinero in the 2002 film Pinero, but almost nobody saw either film. His more popular films include Miss Congeniality and Traffic.
His grandfather, George Bratt, was a semi-famous Broadway actor in the 1920s and 30s, appearing with James Cagney and Sydney Greenstreet in The Dybbuk and The Little Clay Cart.

Mother: Eldy Bratt (nurse, native American activist)
Brother: Peter Bratt (writer-director,)
Girlfriend: Monika McClure (documentary film production assistant, dated 1990-96)
Girlfriend: Jennifer Esposito (actress, dated in 1996)
Girlfriend: Julia Roberts (actress, dated 1998 to Jun-2001)
Wife: Talisa Soto (actress, m. 13-Apr-2002, one daughter, one son)
Daughter: Sophia Rosalinda Bratt (b. 6-Dec-2002)
Son: Mateo Braverly Bratt (b. 3-Oct-2005)

High School: Lowell High School, San Francisco, CA (1982)
University: BFA Theater, University of California at Santa Barbara (1986)
  Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
  Peruvian Ancestry
  TELEVISION
  Private Practice Dr. Jake Reilly (2011-)
  The Cleaner William Banks (2008-09)
  E-Ring Maj. Jim Tisnewski (2005-06)
  Law & Order Det. Reynaldo Curtis (1995-99)
  Knightwatch Tony Maldonado (1988-89)
  FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR
  Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (16-Sep-2009) [VOICE]
  La Mission (19-Jan-2009) · Che Rivera
  The Andromeda Strain (11-May-2008)
  Trucker (24-Apr-2008) · Len
  Love in the Time of Cholera (4-Oct-2007)
  The Great Raid (10-Aug-2005)
  Thumbsucker (23-Jan-2005)
  Catwoman (19-Jul-2004) · Tom Lone
  The Woodsman (19-Jan-2004)
  Abandon (14-Oct-2002)
  Piñero (31-Aug-2001)
  After the Storm (2001)
  Traffic (27-Dec-2000)
  Miss Congeniality (14-Dec-2000)
  Red Planet (6-Nov-2000) · Lt. Ted Santen
  The Acting Class (16-Oct-2000) · Himself
  The Last Producer (22-Aug-2000)
  The Next Best Thing (3-Mar-2000)
  Exiled (8-Nov-1998)
  Follow Me Home (1996)
  The River Wild (30-Sep-1994) · Ranger Johnny
  Clear and Present Danger (3-Aug-1994)
  Texas (1994) · Benito Garza
  Demolition Man (8-Oct-1993) · Alfredo Garcia
  Blood In, Blood Out: Bound by Honor (16-Apr-1993)
  Shadowhunter (1993)
  Chains of Gold (25-Jul-1991)
  Bright Angel (7-Jun-1991)
  One Good Cop (3-May-1991)

SOURCE: http://www.nndb.com/people/306/000031213/

Heidi Klum Rockin' her gorgeous turquoise necklace

2012-01-26T10:51:00.000-08:00

Heidi Klum Rockin' her gorgeous turquoise necklace at the Golden Globes!

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January Birth Flower - The Carnation

2012-01-25T10:02:00.000-08:00

January's birth flower, the carnation, comes in several different colors to convey different meanings, much like roses. A pink carnation means affection, while a red carnation means 'I love you.' White carnations mean pure love, striped carnations means regret that a love is not shared, and yellow means rejection or disappointment. The other January flower is the snowdrop, which used to be considered bad luck due to the fact that it would always seem to appear to grow in graveyards. Nowadays, it signifies hope and beauty.

AFFECTION

I LOVE YOU

PURE LOVE

REJECTION OR DISAPPOINTMENT

THE SNOWDROP IS ANOTHER JANUARY FLOWER used to be considered to be bad luck due to the fact that it would appear to grow in graveyards. Today it signifies HOPE AND BEAUTY

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JENNIFER ANISTON Buys SICKEST Mansion Ever!!!

2012-01-24T15:43:00.000-08:00

1/24/2012 10:47 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF

Jennifer Aniston is about to become the proud owner of an estate you will never be able to afford ... TMZ has learned.

Sources tells us ... Jennifer has purchased an 8,500 square foot mansion in Bel Air. The asking price was $24 million, but we're told Jennifer got it for a bargain -- only $21 mil.

The Mid Century house has 4 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms and unobstructed city and ocean views. The estate is just shy of 2 acres ... and in Bel Air, that's HUGE. And get this ... it even has a vineyard!

Jennifer's realtor is Jade Mills from Coldwell Banker in Bev Hills. Mills is having a good month. She repped Avril Lavigne, who sold her $8.5 million mansion to L.A. Clippers star Chris Paul last week.

We're told Jennifer will officially get the title to her new pad tomorrow.

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People's Choice Awards

2012-01-24T08:44:00.000-08:00

Some of these girls could have done way better but most are knockouts! Check them out!

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Peoples Choice Awards

2012-01-18T16:35:00.000-08:00

The Best & Worst Dressed at the 2012 People's Choice Awards

The viewers (and editors) have spoken. Check out the best and worst of the 2012 People's Choice Awards!

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American Indian tribe looks to hungry teenagers to create new demand, appreciation for bison

2012-01-18T11:47:00.000-08:00

Article by: KRISTI EATON , Associated Press
Updated: January 13, 2012 - 9:18 AM

FLANDREAU, S.D. - It seems an unlikely concept: teenagers forgoing the immediacy of a McDonald's Big Mac to don an apron, grab a meat patty and learn how to cook their own lower-fat version in the kitchen.

But for a group of students at the Flandreau Indian School in South Dakota, they're doing just that while learning about bison, an animal considered sacred in their Native American culture.

The students are part of a pilot project started by the Flandreau Santee Sioux tribe and South Dakota State University researchers to restore the cultural significance of the animal, also called buffalo, and consumption of its meat among community members, particularly young people. Through cooking demonstrations and educational outreach opportunities, the students are learning that there are healthier, tasty options that also connect them to their ancestors more than any prepackaged meat or drive-thru order could.

"You can't go to Hy-Vee and just pick up ground buffalo to actually get the spiritual connection. I think that's kind of been lost," said Geriann Headrick, acting food service manager at the Flandreau Indian School, referring to a regional supermarket chain.

The school began preparing school meals with fresh bison meat last year as part of the pilot project.

Nearly 20 professors across five departments at SDSU are involved in the project, which they hope will be used as a model among other tribes trying to revive the demand for bison.

Although bison tastes a bit different — some think it has a sweeter, richer flavor than beef — Flandreau Indian School senior Dillon Blackbird said he prefers school meals served with bison because it's "real meat."

One of more than 30 students from the Flandreau Indian School to take part in cooking workshops with bison as the main ingredient, Blackbird said he now knows how to whip up his own dishes with bison, which has less fat and fewer calories than beef.

"I make basic stuff: tacos, enchiladas, spaghetti, lasagna," Blackbird said.

Viral Video of the Week!

2012-01-15T20:34:00.000-08:00

This video went viral with over 23 Million views since December of 2011... Check out this girl's talent.

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Garnet - January Birthstone

2012-01-12T10:50:00.001-08:00

The garnet at its best is adeep, rich red or purple-red although they come in practically every colorexcept blue. They range from pale orange to dark red and violet. Early scientists named thestone from the Latin granatus, which means "seed like," becausegarnet crystals in a rock reminded them of the shape and color of pomegranateseeds. The garnet was known thousands of years before the Christian era and inancient writings is probably mentioned as ruby or carbuncle. The latter term isstill applied to the red garnet cut in the cabochon form.

Not only was the garnetregarded as the gem of faith, constancy, and truth, but it was believed also topossess many curative powers. At one time it was ground into a powder and usedas a poultice, for red garnet was said to relieve fever, and yellow garnet wasthe prescription for jaundice.

Asians used garnets asbullets in the belief that their strong red color would inflict a deadly wound.Such bullets were used in India in 1892 during a rebellion. Many garnet missileswere kept as curiosities. This use has also been mentioned in stories of Indianwars in the Southwest.

As an amulet, it was verymuch favored by travelers, for it was said to protect and preserve honor andhealth, cure the wearer of all diseases and guard him against perils during ajourney. All these powers were said to double for people born in January.

The garnet is the fourthstone in Aaron's breastplate, and its ruddy warmth and brightness are so greatthat Noah was supposed to have lighted the ark with its light. Christiantradition considered the blood-red garnet symbolic of Christ's sacrifice and inthe Koran it illuminates the fourth heaven. The Egyptians wore garnets astalismans, too, and the Aztecs offered them as tributes to the gods. TheGreeks, as long ago as 500 B.C., were the first to use garnets as signet rings.

Because the color of thegarnet has long been associated with blood, it was considered an incomparablecure for all disorders of the blood. Since anger causes the face to flush, thegarnet was used as a charm against the effects of anger and was said to be acalming influence and even a remedy for mental instability. Soldiers in combatwore garnets for protection against battle wounds.

The most expensive garnet is the brilliant green variety calleddemantoid (diamond like), which approaches emerald shade and exceeds thediamond in fire or dispersion. The finest of these garnets, which are quiterare, are found in the Ural Mountains.

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Native American Celebrity Influence

2012-01-09T07:42:00.000-08:00

There's no doubt that Native Americans have a rich cultural heritage and amazing fashion that help influence some of today's fashion and styles. Take a look at some of these celebrity wardrobes that have actually increased sales for Native American style clothing.

Viral Videos

2012-01-06T13:22:00.001-08:00

Viral Videos! See why some of these videos go viral in a mater of days or even hours!

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Hair feathers Steven Tyler Rocker chick hair | Naturesknockout.com

2012-01-04T10:03:00.000-08:00

Here's a makeup Artist who shows us gals how to wear and apply hair feathers.

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Hilary Duff's Rockin' Hair Extensions

2012-01-03T10:13:00.000-08:00

Look out Steven Tyler, here comes Hilary with her fabulous edgy feathered look! Here she is sporting the new hair piece that's quickly becoming a popular trend! This looks good on her and totally goes with her hair color.

CNN's Top Travel Spots

2012-01-03T07:09:00.000-08:00

Our favorite travel snapshots of 2011 - CNN.com

iReporters transported us all across the globe with their awe-inspiring travel photos in 2011.

These are some of our favorites.

iReporters transported us across the globe with their 2011 travel photos. These are some of our favorites. Lyne Broszko of Montreal shot this photo of a sea lion pup sunning itself on a Galapagos Islands beach in Ecuador. "All the sea lions have grown accustomed to having visitors on their islands, so we humans are only slightly annoying paparazzi to them," she said.

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Sneak Peek: Aerosmith's Steven Tyler on Monogamy - Oprah's Next Chapter ...

2012-01-02T13:12:00.000-08:00

Love the hair feather jewelry he's rockin'!!!

Oprah's Next Chapter premieres Sunday, January 1 at 9/8c on OWN, and Oprah's kicking off the series with a two-hours of Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler. In this first look, watch as Oprah asks Steven and his longtime girlfriend one tough question: Is it possible to be monogamous and a rock star? Watch for their very honest answers in this sneak peek and find out the sweetest thing Steven's ever done for Erin.

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Ozzy Osbourne planning low-key New Year's Eve

2012-01-02T12:56:00.001-08:00

Friday, December 30, 2011

Ozzy Osbourne planning low-key New Year's Eve

The rocker once proposed to a stripper on NYE - in front of hjis wife.

Ozzy Osbourne has plans for a low-key New Year's Eve celebration after once drinking so much he proposed to a stripper - in front of his wife.

The former Black Sabbath frontman was partying at a club in Tokyo, Japan when he invited a dancer back to his hotel room and suggested they marry.

However the star's drunken antics landed him in hot water with his wife Sharon, who watched the whole thing unravel.

He tells New York Post columnist Cindy Adams, "(I) took some lap-dancing bird (woman) to the hotel room and proposed marriage, forgetting the missus was there. Sharon cracked (hit) her straight in the face, and I awoke with a picture frame around my neck."

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Hoop It Up!

2012-01-02T11:44:00.001-08:00

We really do have some of the best deals when it comes to hoops!

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2012-01-02T11:42:00.001-08:00

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Buying Authentic Native American Jewelry

2008-06-30T10:46:00.000-07:00

Buying Authentic Native American Jewelry

Posted on June 30, 2008 by admin

We are often asked questions like “is your jewelry authentic Indian made”. Most items we sell are authenticated as authentic Native American made, but how do you know for sure that what you’re buying is in fact Indian made?

There are several resources available in determining the authenticity of the jewelry you are interested in, but one is knowing your seller. Most trusted sellers of Authentic Native American Jewelry will also provide a Guarantee of your Satisfaction and certification of authenticity.

Additionally, the U.S. Department of Interior Indian Arts and Crafts Act prohibits passing off fake American Indian crafts as genuine.

· Trusted sellers of will provide a disclaimer in their listing as to the authencity of the product they are selling. Be cautious of sellers representing Native American or Indian made jewelry as authentic if it is not authenticated by the Indian artist.

· Native American Silversmiths usually stamp their jewelry as Sterling Silver. If you are considering buying silver jewelry that is stamped .925, it is less likely to be Native American made because it often made outside the U.S.

· Most sellers of Authentic Indian jewelry will also provide Certification of Authencity of your jewelry purchase upon request.

If you are interested in purchasing collectable turquoise, coral, sterling silver bracelets, necklaces, earrings, concho belts, pendants, watches, rings, bolo ties and belt buckles that are guaranteed to be hand-made by Native American jewelry artists, it will be worth your time to examine the product you are interested in buying and communicate with your seller accordingly.

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