The Agate Beads are the beads having great luster, varied colors and are highly durable. They are well known for their noticeable property of balancing the yin yang energy, healing protection, calming and courage. These healing and other properties of the Agate Beads depend to some extent on the color of the Agate Bead. The color of the Agate Bead ranges from Moss Agate Bead to Botswana Agate Bead. Though, there may be a slight difference, all the Agate Bead have some things in common.

The semi precious agate beads strengthen the intellectual levels and enhance creativity of the wearer. Hence it is considered as a very beneficial and a useful stone for the artists and the students. It is also referred as a good luck stone. The Agate Beads and semi precious stones play a vital role in increasing your internal energy. But, as it is also a grounding stone, it cannot increase the energy every time, but is responsible for energy bursting as and when required by the body.

Agate is a conservation stone that enhances the longevity of the wearer. It is available in shades of blue ice agate, golden agate, moss agate, Botswana agate, blue lace agate, imperial purple, etc. they range in size from 4 mm to 12 mm. they are available on loose temporary strands. Agate beads can be used as spacers in jewelry making designs to make necklaces or beautiful earrings. They are also used in combination with other pearls and beads due to their great color combination.

Jewelry made of Agate Beads can be presented to your loved ones on their special days in life. For e.g. it can be given by a father to a daughter after securing her master’s degree or on her 16th birthday. You can present it your mom on her anniversary or on the occasion of Mother’s Day.

As I have noticed--specifically from the tinkling icicles on my toes--we're still stuck in winter. We're in February, yes, but for some reason my fingers are icy numb and getting out of bed is even more painful (like any of us need that). Maybe some of you have noticed, and if you haven't you have more than half of the world envying you. But besides the freezing coldness everywhere, the hearts and Valentine's, and the fact it's the shortest month, February is also black history month, an FYI for the some of us who didn't know. We've had breakthroughs everywhere, and we're living through one now. Jackie Robinson (first black baseball player), Martin Luther King Jr. (need I say more?), Rosa Parks (who knew refusing to get up could make such a difference), and, of course, Obama. As I've said before, you may not have voted for him, but you've still got to love him. One of his biggest supporters is another famous black accomplisher, Oprah Winfrey.
Oprah didn't meet any fairy godmothers, there was no "poof! Ta-da!" There was hard work. Oprah came from a poor environmental background. Raped at nine and at fourteen, she gave birth to a baby boy who died early. While in school, she was reading in lunch. Her teacher found this so shocking because a willingness to learn from students was completely lacking in that school. The teacher asked her why she was reading. "Because I like to read," she said. This brought on a proceeding effects that would influence her life greatly. Oprah brought on a whole new style of tabloid talk shows. At first criticized for her new techniques, her talk show became a hit. She's now a household name, the highest ranked talk show in the history of television, and an Emmy Award recipient. She was able to launch a new type of communication. She brought on opening up and more intimate side of television. She is arguably the most influential woman in the world.
Once she hit her stardom, she didn't forget where she started. Once you hit big, it's sometimes hard to remember and realize where you came from, your beginnings. During Hurricane Katrina, the Oprah Angel Network raised $11 million dollars to rebuilds homes and help people in need. She has also put 23 black men through college. She has been ranked the richest African American in the 20th century (and once the only black billionaire) and the utmost philanthropic of all time. By Business Week, she has been ranked several times the most philanthropic celebrity and the 32nd most generous philanthropists. She is estimated to have given approximently $303 million(!!!!).
Oprah, MLK Jr., Obama, and so many others have made a difference in black history and world history. Please be sure to take some time to appreciate what these people have done for us and the human race. Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
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Rock on,
Ally Day

So what'd you want for Valentine's Day, he asks you.

Some of them are straightforward, some spontaneous, and some forgetful. Any way they are you better know what you want. The dates coming up and telling them/hinting around time is dwindling. I'm sure we have all gone through a Christmas or a birthday where everyone asks you what you want and all you can say is, "I don't know. Nothin' really!" and then five minutes after present opening your thinking "Ooh, that would've been nice!" So here's a little guide for the some of us who are having a little trouble present picking.

Valentine's Day, someone says. Heart, roses, and cupid pop into your head. You're in a ditz. This is the most romantic day of the year to everyone. You're sure to make sure it doesn't pass as an other day and even if you don't have a someone else to spend it with this year spoiling yourself a bit wouldn't be too much of a crime. Maybe you're the girl who likes her presents in season. During Christmas season you want a new warm sweater with snowman decorations to fight the cold. On Valentine's Day you want to see the hearts and chocolates. You want to see the dozen red roses. If you can see yourself like this you'd be into rose jewelry. OrientalPearls.net rose jewelry ranges from delicately carved creations to fun clunky necklaces!

Or something else catches your eye. Another Valentine's Day classic. Hearts, the universal symbol of love. You're ready to present your affections for each other out loud to the world. An elegant matching earring and necklace set of pearls embedded in heart studs might be your choice then.

But then maybe you're the girl who reaches out for the glistening jewelry. You still haven't grown out of that childhood habit of reaching out for anything that sparkles. Now it even influences your taste in jewelry. Hearts and roses are all good, but when something sparkles it plays with the eyes. When it shines, you're entranced, the same effect our snowflake CZ diamond necklace has on other onlookers turning the women pea green with envy and the men in admiration.

What if you're the diva in your taste of style? Maybe you don't have anything at the moment that would really go with the recommended selections above. You want something that will go with absolutely anything. If you put on cowboy boots with your scuba diving suit you want something with an absolute guarantee of still looking good, versatile is what we're saying. If you're the one who likes to make the most use out of your outfits as much as possible you might like our star earrings or butterfly earrings. The start earrings would just look adorable with black boots (and if you don't have any, what a perfect excuse to purchase a pair). Or if you choose the butterfly earrings you could match them up with your whole spring wardrobe and stretch with some summer tops too!

Hey, maybe you didn't like any of the suggestions, or you're still deciding, don't be afraid to roam the site.

Have a Happy Valentine's Day!

Rock on,
Ally Day

2009 can mean so much to us all; new starts, resolutions, and clean slates, Something else? Style.
This year is going to be better than ever and we all know it! We're all going to march out of the house beautiful feeling good inside out!
The lovely Princess Diana, Audrey Hepburn, and the famous Jackie Kennedy all found a soft spot in ours hearts where they stay even past longevity. They have also been found by the tabloids for their excellent taste in jewelry and fashion molding them into envied American style icons and there are some new celebrities who are ready to squeeze into that category too.
Though the classic Jackie O and other favorites, will always remain in style, other fashions of the pearl have expanded. Long strands of pearls have found their way onto Karl Lagerfield's cat walk and many style icons.
Sarah Jessica Parker (staring in the TV series Sex and the City), Lauren Conrad (The Hills), and Diana Vickers (The X Factor finalist) are only a few of the recent celebs coming out to Holywood modestly glamoured up in these timeless pearls.
Now where can we all get something like that? Well, I'll tell you Claire's is selling them, that is if you want the overpriced fakes with little selection. Want the reals for a bargain price plus more? Then I think you've found your answer. http://www.orientalpearls.net/
See you there!

Rock on,
Ally Day

Best wishes to all, this rather belated greeting brings. To usher in the new year, I've taken the liberty of giving the website another complete makeover! The lace details really delight me to no end. Hope you guys like it as much as I do!

As for my status report, I'm returning to Melbourne on the 28th, so all pending orders will be carried out as fast as my abilities allow. Thank you everyone for your undulating patience in my very busy period of rest (what do you know... a paradox!).

Bead shopping has been very fruitful here in Singapore, BUT but but I forsee myself getting sucked right into school the minute I get back and assimilate into Life- so future releases might not be in a while. Rest assured I'll try as much as possible to come up with new things to keep myself sane though. Meanwhile, stay perky!

So yesterday evening I was just doin' my midnight web searching. You know? Where you're supposed to be getting that good night's sleep, but just ain't ready. That time where all your friends are off Facebook and chat rooms are all empty so you just search random stuff on either Google or Youtube or something hoping to find something that's worth your read. Yeah, that was moi just last night, it came at the price of a couple of eye sags, but I did stumble over something pretty fascinating. Just thought I'd post it up here for all you folks to check out.

Way way way back, before my time, my grandfather's, and a lot of other old people, the pearl has always, and still is thought of as a symbol of impeccable un-tarnishable perfection (hence, its Latin meaning of "unique"). It is known as the oldest gem and used to be considered the most valuable until the diamond came in to the picture and kicked butt. For the very first time, the word pearl skipped along and entered itself into our English language in the fourteenth century. It's super old to put it flatly, another reason it screams "CLASSIC!" and no one ever messes with a classic.

In Europe the pearl was used already used as jewelry by both men and women and was highly popular during the thirteenth and fourteenth century (as it still is). Several other European countries, such as Rome, on the other hand only allowed one with high status walk around in all the bling. That one new high school teacher who wanted to make the Good First Impression would have never been able to even walk out of the house. Not even lawyers. Now though, we lucky ducks, walk up and down the side walk in these preciousness.

They--the pearls--have also been considered one of the most perfect wedding gifts because of their meaning of purity and innocence. LIke, seriously dudes, it's like somewhere in the top three best. Ditch the Wal-Mart broiler you know they've already got, because I'm telling you what they--okay, mostly the bride--will appreciate the most. Do not end up as the friend with the stingy reputation. In Hindu religion, part of the marriage practice is the piercing of a perfect pearl during the ceremony. Don't know if you ever noticed this, but no two pearls are alike. Just like snowflakes, both are beautiful, both delicate, but only one can you wear and make the biggest jaw dropping statement in the room.

Admit it. Now. We've all had "those days." "Those days" we go window shopping and get a little too literal and before you know it you've got your nose snubbed up to the window and your breath's foggin' up the glass. Plus you've got the manager calling the two biggest buffest--and definitely scariest--security guards in the mall. Okay, a bit of a stretch. Well fear no more dearie, we've all found our simple solution a click away. Feel beautiful gorgeous classy elegant in one whirlwind from the moment your put on your brand new pearl jewelry from Orientalpearls.net.

P.S. Something to tell the kids: Pocahontas' father, Powhattan, was a big time pearl seller.

Rock On,

Ally Day