Mar 26, 2011

Closed - Jewelry Giveaway! Genuine Amethyst Sterling Silver Heart Necklace

Purple Amethyst Silver Heart Necklace by York Avenue Studio
Why does anyone buy colored gemstone jewelry?  Why not just buy gold and diamonds?  I'm curious why customers buy colored gems.  I know why I love colorful jewelry, but want to know what a person thinks that gets them online to search out a great gemstone ring, for example.  Is it an upcoming birthday for a daughter or a neice, Mother's Day, an engagement or anniversary?

Is the specific color gem they choose based on the birthstone for the one receiving the gift or is it the perceived value of the classic three precious gems Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire?

I'd love to hear how people select their gems.  If you leave a comment below with your preference on selecting gemstone jewelry, maybe a true story of a past purchase, or even just describe your favorite gemstone, etc. you will be entered into the Free Giveaway for the Purple Amethyst Silver Heart Necklace! 

I'll announce the winner April 9th along with my reasons why I love colored gemstone jewelry and why I started my collection and my shop.



Purple Amethyst Silver Heart Necklace by York Avenue Studio

This solid .925 Sterling Silver Heart pendant is both semi-textured and shiny.  The classic symbol of love and devotion.  The genuine Amethyst gemstone is 5mm round and .40cts with light purple color and super clarity!  I will include an 18" sterling silver chain.  Amethyst is the birthstone for February.  Retail value is $130.00.

Other ways to enter:

If you Follow my blog, you'll also be entered automatically for the Giveaway!

If you'd rather send me an email with your comments on gemstone jewelry, you will also be entered to win!

Share this link and tell your friends and family to visit and enter, too!  Fellow jewelry makers are welcome to enter as well as anyone, ANYONE, who enjoys genuine gems!  My only limitation is that I will only ship the item to an address within the US or Canada.  I'm sorry that I can't ship international on this item.

Good Luck and I can't wait to read your comments!

Kathy
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86 comments:

  1. peg42March 26, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    I like to choose my gemstones based on the sentiment behind the stone. For example, Amethyst is my husbands birthstone and besides loving the color, it's sentimental to me. I also like to choose my anniversary stone or kids birth month stones.
    Thanks so much for this giveaway. What a pretty necklace.
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

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  2. Re-Purpose HistoryMarch 27, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    new follower, found you on the etsy business team. I can be found at http://repurposehistory.blogspot.com/

    I used to buy jewelry based on the whole birthstone and perceived value but honestly these days I buy what I love.

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  3. AmberMarch 27, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I select gems based on favorite colors and also birthstones. I was born in February so Amethyst is my birthstone, which is why I would just love to win this!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  4. mlswin@triad.rr.comMarch 27, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    usually choose based on meaning- special event.

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  5. AmberMarch 27, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    I follow your blog with google friend connect too
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  6. AislingMarch 27, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    I have a daughter and two granddaughters and love to buy them jewelry for all occasions. Of course, I buy for myself too. I look for gemstones that represent their birthday, or a special property attributed to the stone, or just because it looks pretty. mcgillrmcgill(at)charter(dot)net

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  7. notaquiterMarch 27, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    I also follow your blog:)
    great giveway!
    wildcardacehigh@yahoo.ca

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  8. AislingMarch 27, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    I follow your blog with GFC. mcgillrmcgill(at)charter(dot)net

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  9. MOMFOREVERANDEVERMarch 27, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    i buy by beauty-- all gems are beautiful and buy by that way of shopping mrs.mommyyatgmail.com

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  10. Miss MandaMarch 27, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    gfc follower

    miss manda

    ahellen@gmail.com

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  11. diesel51March 27, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Congratulations, pgrotsky
    You are now following York Avenue Studio's Blog

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  12. Tina12312March 27, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    I just love colored gemstones and buy them to coordinate with different outfits. You could call me a collector and I like the histories of different gemstones also. Thank you!

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  13. Tina12312March 27, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    I follow you on GFC

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  14. UnknownMarch 27, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    My mom gave me a ring when I was in my teens that had been in our family that was a garnet, ever since I love garnets and I'm drawn to anything that has a garnet in it.
    I'm also following your blog on GFC as Kathy Detweiler

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  15. UnknownMarch 27, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    I'm a new follower!!
    and I absolutely love anything that has a sparkle to it, it just appeals to the eye. I would love to wear that necklace, its gorgeous!!

    -aubreygoodreau@gmail.com

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  16. BethEldertonMarch 27, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    I'm a new follower--I choose gems for their specific colors, but I choose Amethyst because it is my birthstone.
    bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

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  17. russrpmMarch 28, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    When we got married, my wife asked that the ring have rubies and diamonds. Over the years, I have gotten her several gemstone pieces, usually offset with a diamond of some sort, but we always come back to rubies...
    russrpm@gmail.com

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  18. clc408March 28, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    I love the way colored gemstones look with coordinating outfits. They really pick up the colors and sparkle!

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  19. clc408March 28, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Following on gfc (clc408)

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  20. JanieMarch 28, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Very pretty heart Kathy!

    I go for uniqeness where gemstones are concerned, in the stone and the craftsmanship.

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  21. AngelaKMarch 28, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    For me, it really depends on the reason for the piece. If it is for religious, I'll choose it based on research. If it is just to wear, I'll wear a birthstone of my twin or mother.


    rainpendragon2684[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  22. WillowTreeMarch 28, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    I love ALL jewelry and I usually choose silver over gold for some reason, I have a lot of gold inherited from my mother and ,for that reason, I prefer silver or mixed media pieces to give as gifts or to wear myself. Design is the main attracting feature for me.

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  23. linettMarch 28, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    would have to say Diamonds are a girls best friend, thanks

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  24. McKimMarch 28, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    I choose gemstone jewelry based on birthstones for the people I'm buying for.
    kimkmc at yahoo.com

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  25. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    I bought a necklace a ways back with my kids birthstones on it. I tend to buy either birthstones or my favorite stone which has always been amethyst.

    shilobeedy@gmail.com

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  26. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    I like buying gems that match my chldren's birthday month
    joni dot taylor3710 at gmail dot com

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  27. calvadMarch 29, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    For some reason I always choose the colored gemstone based on the birthstone. calvad at aol dot com

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  28. NicoleMarch 29, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    I select them based on colour! I love bright cheerful stones!

    nicolemarielum @gmail.com

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  29. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    i love colored gemstones. i love to collected different shapes, sizes, and colors. I would have definitely loved to have been a jewelry designer and/or gemologist. please enter me in the purple amethyst silver heart necklace giveaway.

    l82473@yahoo.com

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  30. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    i love jewelry with gemstones and the more stones the better. I love a rainbow of colors. i love a variety of shapes and sizes too. I would love to win the purple amethyst silver heart necklace. please enter me in your contest.

    jr619873@yahoo.com

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  31. DreamsOfGlassApril 1, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    I am a new follower =)

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  32. JeanApril 1, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    I select mostly on what looks attractive to me, and I love purple, so.....I love amethyst

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  33. JeanApril 1, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I follow with gfc.
    Jean

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  34. llinda29April 1, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    I never select they were always gifts

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  35. hbbs55April 2, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    I love garnets, but recently found a fire opal from Mexico. They come in a range of shades and I just love it. My husband bought the ruby red and I got light shade. with light they really look on fire!

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  36. hbbs55April 2, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    tweeted
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  37. hbbs55April 2, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    fb share
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  38. AnonymousApril 3, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    I am following you on Google Friend Connect :D

    Username: Timbo Squad

    Please feel free to contact me at:

    sales4545 at gmail dot com

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  39. Belinda MApril 3, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    I am a follower of your blog.


    I buy based on what I like not based on the gemstone. Mine is aquamarine and usually what I find geared towards that is not something I like

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  40. Ellie WrightApril 4, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    I buy gemstones based on color. And since green, red, and purple are my favorite colors I especially like emeralds, garnets, and amethysts.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    eswright18 at gmail dot com

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  41. JoleneApril 5, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    i choose mine based on how they look and how sparkly they are!

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  42. Kitty CarderoApril 6, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    I buy gemstones based on what colors I like. I always wanted a colorful birthstone but I got a plain diamond instead.

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  43. Lala77April 6, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    I buy gemstones based on the richness of their color and the setting that they're in.
    bookloon@gmail.com

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  44. codiApril 7, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    My favorite gemstone is a sphene, which is a rare green-ish stone that has more fire than a diamond. The most special gemstones are the ones that I found myself gemstone mining in Hiddenite, NC. Thanks for the contest! codisweepstakes2 (@) gmail(dot)com

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  45. codiApril 7, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    I follow you via Google Friend Connect / Blogger : Goldilocs codisweepstakes2 (@) gmail(dot)com

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  46. Erin GApril 7, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    I really like peridots or anything bright and sparkly

    erroneous02(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  47. dpschadApril 7, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    I chose mine by the cut and design of the piece. It's how the stone looks not what stone it is. dpschad@yahoo.com

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  48. AnonymousApril 8, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    I choose gemstones for the colours. I love deep rich colours in gems.

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  49. My3Sons33April 8, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I choose gemstones based on sentiment. Whether it's one of my children's birthstones or mine. lisacarr7 ataol dot com

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  50. My3Sons33April 8, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    I shared on twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/My3Sons33/status/56359785204944896 lisacarr7 ataol dot com

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  51. taylorbagelsApril 8, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    I select them based on what attracts my eye

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  52. UnknownApril 8, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    I don't really have a method- it either speaks to me or it doesn't - sorry I'm not more helpful. :)

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  53. UnknownApril 8, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I follow via GFC dddiva
    discriminating_diva at yahoo dot com

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  54. AMDApril 8, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    I just have a natural liking of citrus colors (if you came to my house, you'd see what I mean.) So my favorite gems include citrines and peridots. For me, color is more important than scarcity or value in gemstone jewelry. My mom has always loved amethysts, and I would LOVE to give this to her as a birthday present. It's weird, my mom's favorite colors were always yellow and purple, and as I get older I am inexplicably drawn more and more to these colors. Lol, so maybe it's genetic.

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  55. AMDApril 8, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I also follow you on GFC as AMD.

    Thanks!

    makedolivewell at yahoo dot com

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  56. katApril 8, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    I was born in February so Amethyst is my birthstone, I would just love to win this! I also select gems based on favorite colors too.
    kat_emerick@yahoo.com

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  57. katApril 8, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    I also follow GFC
    kat_emerick@yahoo.com

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  58. susansmoaksApril 8, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    i am a follower on gfc susansmoaks
    i love garnet
    susansmoaks at gmail dot com

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  59. tlannan30April 8, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    I buy jewelry based on the colors I need to match outfits I wear.

    tlannan30[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  60. kakiharaApril 8, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    I buy what catches my eye--usually something different not the same old thing--or a gorgeous color that reminds me of something that warms my heart.
    kakihararocks@gmail.com

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  61. UnknownApril 8, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    I pick gems based on my family members' birthstones. I love wearing something that reminds me of them. trinitygsd at yahoo dot com

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  62. UnknownApril 8, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    amethyst is my birthstone--I like to buy them that way, although if something catches the eye, then just as well!!!
    thanks for the entry
    kendraco22 at yahoo dot com

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  63. Kathy PApril 8, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    i love ruby which is my birth stone i love the beautiful red color

    kathypease(at)gmail(dot)com

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  64. Kathy PApril 8, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    google friend klp1965
    kathypease(at)gmail(dot)com

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  65. Kathy PApril 8, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    http://twitter.com/#!/klp1965/status/56477033374556161

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  66. carolpieApril 8, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    follow-carol lewis

    spencer1953 at gmail dot com

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  67. carolpieApril 8, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    I chose gems by the colors. I love certain colors and when I see them in jewelry then I just think they are beautiful Some rings can look different with different stones but when combined with the design or type of metal will look better or worse. I just chose by something that catches my eye and that I love or if I have a favorite color then I look for that.
    spencer1953 at gmail dot com.

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  68. carolpieApril 8, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    tweet http://twitter.com/#!/dresdenrain/status/56480688312041472

    spencer1953 at gmail dot com

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  69. Gaines7April 8, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    I like the 'sapphire.' I am following, liking, joining and subscribing. gainessimmons@aol.com

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  70. esldiane@gmail.comApril 8, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    I buy gems based on ....just what i like. Attended a few classes on jewelry and stones, but I just decided to go with what I like-rather then what's worth the most money.
    Diane Baum
    esldiane@gmail.com

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  71. UnknownApril 8, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    I select gems on most of my jewelery strictly by color preference. My birthstone is a ruby and sometimes I will purchase a piece because of that.
    Thanks
    Jjones782 at verizon dot net

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  72. UnknownApril 8, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    I'm a new GFC follower!

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  73. lkvoyerApril 8, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Besides my wedding ring my most precious piece of jewelry is a little ruby ring my husband bought for me on our first Valentines. Since then the only colored gems I've purchased have been the colors of my daughters' birthstones. LKVOYER at aol dot com

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  74. lkvoyerApril 8, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    GFC follower. LKVOYER at aol dot com

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  75. momzniteApril 8, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    I don't worry about which stone is associated with which birth month. I just choose gems in colors that appeal to me and consider the setting/design of the piece.
    momznite_at_yahoo_daught_com

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  76. cmanApril 8, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    I usually go by color.. I like clear gemstones and light blue ones because they look the most beautiful to me.

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  77. cmanApril 8, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    ps.. thanks for the budgie link on the side of your page! I love budgies :)

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  78. Betty CApril 8, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    I choose based on both color and sentiment. I love sapphires because of the wonderful blue color and garnets because it's my birthstone.

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  79. GinaApril 8, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    I have to say that I really love diamonds...They are my favorite stone & I would choose them over anything.
    yummyfaerie at hotmail dot com

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  80. AnonymousApril 8, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    I like gemstones based on overall look and my favorite color of a deep green. The cut is important too

    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

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  81. AnonymousApril 8, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    follow gfc
    ardy22
    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

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  82. AnonymousApril 8, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    TWEET
    http://twitter.com/#!/Ardy22/status/56553206582484992
    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

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  83. SandApril 8, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    I'm a GFC follower: Atreau.

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  84. DonnaApril 8, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    I usually get their birthstone.
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  85. AnonymousApril 8, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    I choose gemstones according to our astrology signs. My husband, my daughter and I have different signs. garrettsambo@aol.com

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  86. YorkAvenueStudioApril 9, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Closed - No further entries!

    Feel free to continue to comment on gemstones, I'd love to read them!
    Thanks,
    Kathy
    York Avenue Studio

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