Mark your calendars!  January 27-29th, special items will be marked down to closeout prices- as much as HALF OFF, as they must go to make way for new inventory!  On top of that, we will reduce all items in our store by 15%.  Online buyers, if you want to snag a sale item, please call in your order (10am-6pm Eastern Standard time), as there are only 1 of each sale piece in stock.  Free shipping not included on sale priced items.  Sale does not apply to custom orders/designs.  Call 434-971-9256 for all stock inquiries.  Sale ends 6pm January 29.

Items featured above will be marked at closeout price: sterling silver ring by Janice Ho, sterling silver & leather pin by K Lamberti, sterling silver & diamond pendant necklace by Sandra Messinger, sterling silver orb earrings by Tuke.

This week’s half price item is by artist Melissa Finelli.  This oxidized sterling silver topography ring is a bold, organic, and sophisticated statement in contemporary style… it’s also a steal, and the last one in stock.  Originally priced at $415, it is now $207.50.  Available in store only, offer expires 1/21/11.

Marraccini Designs garnet earrings in 18K yellow gold with diamonds

You might know that the garnet is the birthstone for the month of January.  It is also the traditional anniversary stone for the second year of marriage.  The garnet represents fidelity, commitment, protection over a loved one’s travels, and ensures success.  However, did you know that the name garnet was derived from the succulent red pomegranate seed? The Latin word “granatas”, means “grain” or “seed”. Greek mythology tells us about Persephone, the young goddess of sunshine, who was abducted by Hades and taken to the underworld.  In exchange for temporary freedom, he offered her pomegranate seeds, therefore guaranteeing her return back to him.  Use of the garnet traces all the way back to bronze age, where archaeologists discovered primitive garnet jewelry amidst lake dwellers’ graves.  The garnet exists in a rainbow of natural colors including rosy pinks, violet, vibrant oranges, and lime greens and muted yellows.

Please join us in welcoming plein air artist Randy Smith, and his collection of oil on wood panel paintings that are now on display.

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