November 20 - December 3, 2006

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November 20 - December 3, 2006
 
New Items
New and Returning Marbles
 
Weird Mystery Stone
I don't know what this is.  I don't even know if it is real.  It might be some stabilized dust.  It might even be Play-Doh.  I tell you, I don't know.  If it's real, it's obviously some sort of composite rock, because it has all sorts of flecks and chunks and whatnot in it.  The wholesaler from whom I got it didn't even know what it was.  It looks like a vinyl laundry room floor.  The first person to tell me what it is gets it for free.
 
Goldstone
A favorite stone, now in marbles.  These are EXCELLENT quality.  Uniform sparkles all around.  Unfortunately, my scanner is on the blink, so there are no pictures, but hey, it's Goldstone.  You know what Goldstone looks like.  There is no variation to Goldstone.  It's not like you're gonna get it and go, "Wow, this doesn't look like Goldstone to me!"
 
Back in Stock: Red Aventurine
These are really nice marbles, and I have a ton of 'em (maybe not a ton, maybe more like four or five pounds), so grab 'em up!
 
 
And One Lonely New Egg
Goldstone
Again, no pictures, and again, see above, re: Why do you even need pictures if it's just Goldstone?  Nice big 48-50mm eggs, all sparkly and gold.
 
 
Coming Soon
New Beads:
(But I'm not sure yet what they are.  When we get things cleared up around here, I'll pull them out, dust them off, and list them for your beading pleasure.)
Tons of New Chip Beads:
Purple Shell, Sky Quartz, Seraphinite, Bronzite, Chrysocolla, Chrome Diopside, Gem Silica, Herkimer Diamond, Imperial Topaz, Larvikite, African Green Jasper, Bauxite, Clay, Tektite, Brown Zebra Jasper, Gaspeite, Fossil Coral, Black Water Jasper, Green Prase,Spurrite, Primavera Stone
Bone Perfume Bottles
Assorted Beaded Bracelets & Necklaces
Stone "Egg" Rings
Mood Rings
Bamboo Wind Chimes
Large and Tiny Herkimer Diamonds
Fossil Shark's Teeth
Selenite Wands
Quartz Crystal Points
Solitaire Boards for Marbles
Educational Toys
(Several more we have not yet listed...)
Mahogany Wood Masks
Bamboo Walking Sticks
Didgeridoos
 
 
Stone Fun Facts
Jet
** Jet is a black stone that is comprised of a coal called Lignite. It is from ancient trees that burned and fossilized. It is the only gemstone that is naturally pure black. It is sometimes called Black Amber, because it is organic like Amber and comes from trees, but it really is not related to Amber.
** Due to its composition of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon, Jet can be burned. In ancient times, it was burned and the smoke used to ward off evil spirits.
** Jet is a fairly soft material, but lends itself well to carving. In Victorian times, Jet was often made into intricately carved beads and buttons. Back then, it was believed to be a good stone to wear in mourning, as it was thought to bring grief to the surface to be healed. It was also used to protect against the evil eye, and against thunderstorms. To dream of jet was thought to foreshadow upcoming sorrow.
** Metaphysical healers recognize the power of Jet as a natural organic material. It is thought to enable the wearer to tap into the ancient wisdom and power of Mother Earth, and to draw power and knowledge to the wearer. It is also thought to stabilize finances.
** Like Amber, Jet has an electrical charge, and will pick up little bits of paper when rubbed.
Please see our Stone Fun Facts here:
 
 
News & Stuff
Combination of Several "Community" Pages
In an effort to reduce the size of our ever-growing sidebar, I have combined the Guest Book, Message Board, Contact Form, and Recommend Website on one convenient page called the "Feedback Page."  You can see it here:
 
On a related note, I also changed the URLs of the Message Board and the Guest Book in an attempt to confuse the current spammers who keep posting messages about "men pills" and other things that are on the less-civilized side.  I don't know if this will work, but we'll see what happens in the next few months.
 
Changes to Secret Santa Program
I have made a very slight change to the Secret Santa program.  Whereas before you could enter your name as many times as you like and play Santa to that many other people, I am now allowing one entry per person.  There are two reasons for this.  One, several people entered more than once, then admitted that they didn't mean to enter twice, but just hit the button a second time accidentally.  Thus, it's hard to determine if multiple entries meant to do it, or if it was just a mistake.  (I don't want anyone to have to buy lots of gifts for people if she only meant to enter once!)  Two, I've had a couple of rather suspicious types enter many times (one girl entered her wish list 38 times!), and, had these multiple entries been customers I recognize, I'd know that the many people they would need to buy for would all be guaranteed a gift.  But considering that these are mainly teenagers who appear to be looking for a way to get lots of Yu-Gi-Oh and Justin Timberlake stuff--perhaps without taking seriously the task of buying 38 gifts for other people--I felt it was safer for everyone to limit it to one per person!  All previous multiple entries will be consolidated into one.  The drawing is December 5, so hurry and submit your name!
 
 
Fortnightly Sale
2-FOR-1 Heart Pendants!
How about some happy Hearts for this Thanksgiving fortnight?  With this sale, every time you buy a Stone Heart Pendant, we'll include an extra Heart Pendant at no extra charge.  We've got three sizes and dozens of gemstone to choose from.  These pendants make great little gifts, so if you are looking for stocking stuffer ideas a little early, now is a good time to stock up on these.  Best part is that there is NO LIMIT, so you can buy as many as you like and get that many FREE.  Freebie(s) will be our choice of size and stone.
This Fortnight's Sale is good through December 3, 2006
 
Penny Sale
Every two weeks, I hide a new special offer somewhere on my online site.  This listing will offer a certain product for ONE CENT, with any purchase of $10.00 or more.  The item and its location will change every two weeks, so be sure to look often.  Simply go to my online store site:
and browse until you find the hidden listing.  Add it to your cart, along with the rest of your $10.00+ order, and it will be included for just a penny.  Happy Hunting! 
(Recent keen-eyed customers got a CLOISONNÉ RING for a penny.  What will you be able to get this week?)
 
 
Insider's Special
Free Chains!
I sometimes like to sort of combine our regular sale and the Insider's Sale, so that you get an even better value.  This fortnight, for every pendant you buy (hearts or any other shape), we'll send you a free chain in a corresponding color (gold or silver).  Take advantage of the 2-for-1 Heart sale AND get a free chain, or just buy a few other shapes you like and still get the free chain(s).  Limit of ten free chains per order.
This Fortnight's Insider's Sale is good through December 3, 2006
 
 
Last Fortnight's Top Sellers
(You know you want to be just like everyone else!)
1. Gemstone Marbles (record sales)
2. Gemstone Eggs
3. Coral Chip Beads
4. Carved Stone Pendants
5. Moonstone Oval Beads
6. Citrine Round Beads (Sale!)
7. Citrine Chip Beads (Sale!)
8. Tourmaline Chip Beads
9. Sapphire Chip Beads
10. Ruby Chip Beads
 
 
That's it for this issue.  Talk to you again in two weeks.
--Suzanne Dallapè
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