Well Chinese New Year is upon us. This year, 2014, is the Year of the Horse. Do you ever wonder where they came up with the animals that make up the Chinese Zodiac? The story is actually quite interesting. Did you also know that there are gemstones and jewelry style associated with each animal too? Fire Mountain Gems just wrote a wonderful article about just those things. It's worth the read. My animal, the bull/ox, is pretty spot on. "Bulls tend to love earthy jewelry designs that focus on strength and simplicity." yup..that's me alright..lol. What about you?
http://www.firemountaingems.com/encyclobeadia/beading_resources.asp?docid=9B58&WT.mc_id=FBZ140131-06
I am a Rat. Rats love gemstone beads that are as energized as they are, which is why they are drawn to jewelry designs that incorporate garnet, emerald, sunstone and lemon quartz gemstone beads.
ReplyDeleteIt suits me well also!