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Lila Clare Jewelry Blog

The Meaning of Pink Amethyst

The Meaning of Pink Amethyst

I’ve loved gemstones for as long as I can remember, and I’m not alone. Gems have long been revered for their beauty and uniqueness. They also boast metaphysical properties that...

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Nature's Awakening

Nature's Awakening

I find such comfort and resounding truth in this poetic simplicity.  Perhaps the only amendment I’d make would be to add a corresponding line which mirrors the first, so as to say: ...

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What Is Lost Wax Casting?

What Is Lost Wax Casting?

One of the questions I'm frequently asked is: "How do you make jewelry out of prickly pear cactus?" The process I use is lost wax casting. It’s a time-honored jewelry-making...

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Amethyst: Its History & Significance

Amethyst: Its History & Significance

The history that belongs to one of today’s most sought-after semi-precious stones, amethyst, is rich with both fact and folklore. As one might expect from a stone that has been given its own calendar...

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Reframing Resolutions In 2018

Reframing Resolutions In 2018

As we approach the two-week mark of 2018, many of us are assessing those resolutions we committed to, or at least considered committing to. Yet finding balance takes time, which is...

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Oh, marvelous nature!

Oh, marvelous nature!

Is there anything more profound, more awe-inspiring, or more humbling than nature? We each have a well of inspiration that we drink from to quench our curiosities and fuel our...

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