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January 10-16, 2005

In This Installment:

** New Items

** Coming Soon

** Stone Fun Facts

** News & Stuff

** Fortnightly Sale

** Insider's Sale

** Last Week's Top Sellers

New Items

Nothing New This Week, But...

How about we revisit some of my current favorites? In other words, if I were a customer, here is what I would buy:

Marbles

I actually do have a collection of gemstone marbles--I save one of each stone I get! I have no idea what to do with them or even how to display them (they are currently in a plastic zip-lock bag), but eventually I will discover some way to showcase them. My personal favorites are Labradorite and Garnet.

http://www.ephemerala.citymax.com/marbles.html

Twig Pencils

I love these because they are so unusual. My sons use theirs all the time. I just like to carry these in my coat pocket when I go out and hand them out at random to little kids.

http://www.ephemerala.citymax.com/catalog/item/760599/678269.htm

Gem Bottles

I don't collect these, but I probably should. I've always loved gem chips in tiny bottles, and I love to look over the rows of colored baubles!

http://www.ephemerala.citymax.com/bottles.html

Power Necklaces

I wear one all the time!

http://www.ephemerala.citymax.com/catalog/item/760570/927490.htm

Sandalwood Beads

I love ANYTHING Sandalwood, and these beads have the best smell! I wear my necklace very often, and my 9-month-old son loves to chew on it.

http://www.ephemerala.citymax.com/catalog/item/918770/485243.htm

Coming Soon

New Beads:

Opaque Citrine Chip, Variscite Chip, Jet Chip, Kyanite Chip, Kunzite Chip, Frosted Quartz Chip, Frosted Rose Quartz Chip, Frosted Quartz Round, Citrine Round, Citrine Tube, Black Onyx Rondell, Golden Oyster Stick, Hesonite Heishi

Ocarinas (clay flutes)

"Fortune Cookie" Silk Purses

Solid Perfume in Soapstone Jars

Spring Bracelets

Large Fan Collars

More Faceted Beads

New Marbles: Picasso, Rutilated Quartz, Ametrine

Gemstone Small AND Mini Eggs in assorted stones

Stone Fun Facts

Gold

(Well, it's not actually a STONE, but it is a very important element in jewelry making, so it certainly deserves to be profiled!)

** Gold is the most highly valued metal in the world, in all cultures. Its beauty and usefulness is unsurpassed by any other. It has been known and used since prehistoric times, and its value has never wavered.

** Gold is indestructible. Being completely non-reactive, it will not rust, corrode, or tarnish. It is 100% recyclable, and is regularly used in medical, industrial, and electrical applications. It is highly ductile (meaning it can be drawn into a very thin thread), and is so malleable that one ounce of Gold can be beaten into 300 square feet of Gold Leaf. It can be rolled out so thin that light will shine through it.

** Gold is found naturally by itself, with no other elements contaminating it. It is usually mixed with other elements (such as copper or silver) to aid its usefulness, according to the intended purpose. Its purity is measured in carats. 24 carats is pure Gold; 18 carats is an alloy that contains 75% Gold.

** Gold is the world's only naturally-occurring yellow metal. Its primary color is yellow, but is also sometimes found in black, red, and purple.

** Gold is incredibly rare, and only comprises about five ten-millionths of the earth's crust.

** The word "gold" comes from the Old English word geolo, meaning "yellow."

** Gold is the traditional gift for the 50th wedding anniversary.

** While the 1849 Gold Rush makes us think of California as a big mining spot, most Gold in America is mined in Nevada and the Dakotas.

Please see other Stone Fun Facts here:

http://www.ephemerala.citymax.com/stone_fun_facts.html

News and Stuff

Now Accepting Credit Cards

I got a merchant's account, so now you may use your Visa or MasterCard to pay for purchases on Ephemerala Online.

Fortnightly Sale

3 For 2 Silk Purses

This week, when you buy any two Chinese Silk Purses, I will include a third purse absolutely FREE. You may earn up to ten free purses. The free purse(s) will be my choice of color and size.

You can shop on eBay,

Or go to Ephemerala Online:

http://www.ephemerala.citymax.com/sale.html

3 For 2 Silk Purses Offer is good through January 23, 2005.

Penny Sale

Every two weeks, I hide a new special offer somewhere on my online site. This listing will offer a certain product for ONE CENT, with any purchase of $10.00 or more. The item and its location will change every two weeks, so be sure to look often. Simply go to my online store site:

http://www.ephemerala.citymax.com

and browse until you find the hidden listing. Add it to your cart, along with the rest of your $10+ order, and it will be included for just a penny. Happy Hunting!

(Recent keen-eyed customers got a GEMSTONE CABOCHON for a penny. What will you be able to get this week?)

Insider's Special

Three Extra Faceted Gems in Grab Bags

This week, all of my extra-special customers will get the opportunity to get three extra Faceted Gemstones when you buy the 10-piece collection. Each bag will now have 13 gemstones instead of the usual 10. All I ask is that you send an e-mail to make a little note of your subscriber status, so that I will know to include the extra three gems. Buy as many bags as you like; there is no limit. REMEMBER: When you buy ten (10) or more bags, I will include a genuine faceted DIAMOND free!

http://www.ephemerala.citymax.com/catalog/item/760583/448024.htm

Three Extra Gems Offer is good through January 23, 2005.

Last Week's Top Sellers

(You know you want to be just like everyone else!)

1. Gemstone Marbles

2. Stone Heart Pendants

3. Abalone Chips Beads

4. Blue Chinese Topaz Chip Beads

5. Amazonite Chip Beads

6. Stone Cross Pendants

7. Mexican Fire Opal Chip Beads

8. Power Bracelets