Harry Potter Ravenclaw crystal charm bracelet

What is the Difference Between Glass and Crystal?

Understanding the difference between glass and crystal The difference between glass and crystal lies in the addition of lead. Glass ...

Arcana Dea Design on TV!

So, if you’re a fan on my Facebook page you already know about Arcana Dea Design on TV! That’s right, I’ve been interviewed on both CTV Ottawa Morning Live and Rogers Daytime Ottawa over the last week, where I’ve had a wonderful opportunity to showcase some of my designs and talk about the charities (The Royal and [...]

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World Suicide Prevention Day

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day.  According to WHO statistics someone, somewhere in the world, commits suicide every 40 seconds. In the last 45 years, global suicide rates have increased 60%, and it is now among the three leading causes of death for people between the ages of 15 and 44 and the second [...]

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Dark Pink Rose for Gratitude and Appreciation

Remembering Jack Layton: Why Should We Care?

Today I would like to talk about my Love is Strength necklace and, more importantly, about the man to whose memory I dedicated this design. Love is Strength is a gold-filled necklace featuring an awareness ribbon charm centred within an open heart. The design is meant to symbolize the idea of hope and strength surrounded [...]

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Sterling silver and genuine gemstone birthstone earrings

July Giveaway!

Just a quick post today to let you know about my July giveaway! Up for grabs is a pair of 6mm genuine gemstone earrings featuring your choice of birthstone beads accented with sterling silver petal bead caps, all on sterling silver ear hooks. Simple, classic and elegant, yet the petal caps add a modern touch. [...]

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Moonstone: June Birthstone

Along with alexandrite and pearl, moonstone is one of the classic birthstones for the month of June, and this article shines a spotlight on these fabulous, mesmerizing gemstones! Facts about moonstone Moonstone is a type of mineral known as feldspar.  Is is usually white to colourless, but can be found in varying pale, cloudy or [...]

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