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Divine Planet Kapaa Town: 821-1835 |
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| Don't miss our earring & lantern promotions this month! | |||
Christmas
in July? Can you ever have too many earrings? We think not... Next month I will be headed off on a buying trip. This time I'll go to Thailand and India for beads, home decor and accessories. If you have any special requests, just drop by the store and add them to the list, or you can email me. We have gotten a new selection of Tahitian pearls in the Kapaa store. Our supplier has provided us with a nice selection of unusual rings featuring cubic zirconia and lab-created opal. On Friday, July 7, we will be getting a big shipment of semiprecious stone beads in. It may take a few days to get them out on the floor, but be sure to stop by soon for the best selection. July Agenda: July 14 - 23, buy any lantern in the store, get a free electric cord. $5 value! Every Thursday, 6:30pm, classes at our Kapaa store.* Every Sunday, 6:30pm, classes at our Lihue store.* Check out the list of classes below, visit our website for photos, or drop by the shops to see samples of each project. *Pre-registration required, class size is limited. Most classes cost $25 - $30. Most classes include tools, materials, individual instruction and you get to keep what you make! |
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July Birthstone: Ruby
Ruby, a medium to dark red jewel, has been considered the most valuable member of the mineral species corundum (aluminum oxide) for thousands of years. All other colors of corundum are, by definition, called "sapphire." A bright "fire engine red" color, designated by the term "Burmese" (since the color is more prevalent there, and was first found in that area) is considered the world's finest. Ruby was said to be the most precious of the twelve stones God created when he created all things and this "lord of gems" was placed on Aaron's neck by God's command. In the Indian Sanskrit, ruby is called ratnaraj, or "king of precious stones" and ratnanayaka, "most precious of stones." The ruby mines of Myanmar (formerly Burma) are older than history: stone age and bronze age mining tools have been found in the mining area of Mogok. Rubies from the legendary mines in Mogok often have a pure red color, which is described as "pigeon's blood," although that term is more a romantic description than actual trade reference. Rubies are often heat treated at the mine to enhance their appearance. Heating the stone improves clarity and minimizes brown and purple tones. With a hardness of 9, ruby is considered to be one of the most durable of gemstones other than diamond. Since demand for fine rubies is really only limited by the tiny supply available, new finds are always exciting news. The most recent news is an exciting new mining area in Myanmar called Mong Hsu. This deposit is producing large quantities of commercial quality "Burma" ruby and also significant quantities of fine quality "Burma" ruby, particularly in sizes up to a carat. The new deposit has also affected the world capital of the ruby business: Thailand. Many of the ruby traders and cutters from Chanthaburi and Bo Rai (in Thailand) have moved to Mae Sai in Thailand. In Tachilek in Myanmar, across the border from Mae Sai, a flourishing trade in Mong Hsu ruby has transformed a village into a prosperous town. Most Mong Hsu ruby is cut and marketed in Thailand. July Classes: sample photos available online or in the stores |
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Kapaa Precious
Metal Clay Intro Spiral Rope
Necklace Seed Bead
& Crystal Bail Jewelry Design
Class During the first class you will choose your materials, plan your design, and begin learning how to put your necklace together. In the second session you will focus on finishing and embellishing your piece. We will have a variety of materials on hand for you to choose from including pearls, semiprecious beads, Czech glass, Swarovski crystal, sterling silver, assorted chain and clasps. Materials are not included in the class fee. To allow you maximum flexibility and creativity with your design, you will choose your materials during the first class and pay for them at the end of the first night. |
Lihue Turquoise
Necklace- Wire and Chain Technique Butterfly
Chandelier Chain Earrings- Wire Technique Textured
Metal-Chasing Hammer Technique- Bracelet and Earrings Triple Wrap
Rainbow Moonstone Bracelet- Wire and Chain Technique |
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