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November 20 - December 3, 2006
ephemerala
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
eBay user ID: ephemerala
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