Archive for April, 2009
If you like your jewelry to be a little bit more unconventional, look into collecting your own gemstones. Particularly if you live on the West Coast of the United States and you love the look of agates, it might be worth traveling to the state of Oregon. Within that state, there is an unincorporated community known as Agate Beach. This beach is located within Lincoln County between the landmarks of Newport and Yaquina Head.
Just as the name suggests, the beach is filled with both translucent and opaque agates. If you are able to take this journey, make sure to comb the beach as early as possible. The beach has gained some level of notoriety, especially among West Coast inhabitants, and this means the beach can be picked clean by late morning. But if you are able to find a cache of gems, consider making your own jewelry with your finds. After all, a black agate necklace is sure to be a treasured part of your collection if you handpicked the gems yourself.
The concept of yin and yang is based in Chinese philosophy. It is used to describe opposing forces that are interconnected and complimentary to one another. According to Chinese philosophy everything has both yin and yang aspects. These forces constantly interact and never exist in absolute stasis.
If you’re considering getting a gift for your significant other, you may think about a yin yang bracelet. This bracelet will serve as the symbol of the feminine and masculine balance in your relationship. Your partner will appreciate this token on your affection and the lesson in Chinese philosophy.