I was twenty-six and guiding a group of geology professors through the Himalaya Tourmaline Mine…
Once Upon A Jewel
Chief Earrings
I told my friend Clare I was going to Sri Lanka to explore; that by going “something would happen.” I was feeling drained, missing my softness, the juiciness I needed to nurture creative life…
Do it Yourself Beads
I learned shorthand, typed 120 words a minute and got an A in Bookkeeping Fundamentals. Make way world – here comes nineteen-year-old Cynthia! I was singing another tune after two years as a legal secretary…
Some Warps in the Mirror
If not gems, I would work with textiles. I collected them: handmade quilts from the Amish of Ohio; colorful hammocks woven by Mexican net fisherman; centuries-old lace from Spain…
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Energy Chakras and Healing with Gem Crystals
Inherit the beauty and energy of the Earth by wearing her rare treasures.I recently wrote a booklet given to Golden Door guests during my visit two weeks ago on energy chakras and gems associated with healing. Let me share a bit with you. Everything...
The Tradition of Heart Holding
Originating in Mexico, Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated for a few days after Halloween. Since the holiday is associated with skeletons and skulls, I figured it was a Mexican version of Halloween. Not so. Dia de los Muertos is a reunion between the...
Pass the Bubbly Please
Diana Jarret raises a glass in praise of Cynthia Renee's exquisite champagne diamond, baroque pearl, and gorgeous blush pink-toned gems in her article for "Life in Naples". Read more...See Cynthia Renée's custom jewelry design portfolio here. Discover how your jewels...
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