Can't wait for June's sunny days
and BBQ weather!
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I hope everyone is in a good place right now. I'm lucky that I work from my Studio among the greenery and the beautiful flowers that my husband Emil has planted in our garden. He just told me that because of COVID isolation, he is way ahead on his "outdoor" schedule for power washing, flower planting and prepping the lawn this Spring! This means he can afford to start relaxing before Father's Day for once.
What Emil is doing is far from what my Dad had in mind for my sister and me back in the day... dragging us out with him, to work the family "farm" in Brooklyn, NY! Looking back, I miss every minute of it.
Wishing everyone a
very happy Father's Day !!
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Trying to be a city farmer in our Brooklyn backyard with my Daddy and sister! Our family version of the "American Gothic"
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My Dad loved to demo at his shows, so that he can focus on his paintings and leave all the sales and talking to my mom - perfect partnership!
Notice that I take after my Dad with his display skills ... completely fill every square inch of space available!
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We lust for Pearls
and Alexandrite
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Taking Flight one-of-a-kind pearl & silver ring $250
Beautiful natural color organic pearls with silver & gold-filled links - 20" long $390
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June | Pearl and Alexandrite
June birthdays claim two birthstones; pearl and Alexandrite. Pearls have been wildly popular in jewelry for centuries because of their natural beauty. Alexandrite gemstones are extremely rare and desirable since they change color based on the lighting.
Pearls
People have coveted natural pearls as symbols of wealth and status for thousands of years; the oldest written mention being in 2,206 BC. In ancient China, pearls were believed to guarantee protection from fire and fire-breathing dragons. In Europe, they symbolized modesty, chastity, and purity.
Alexandrite
Since the discovery of alexandrite
, the gemstone has been thought to bring luck, good fortune and love. In Russia, it is considered to be a stone
of very good omen. It is believed to bring balance in the interaction between the physical manifest world and the unmanifest spiritual, or astral world.
People often ask me
Baroque pearls or 'wild pearls' are cultivated pearls with a nacre core inside (therefore they are also called 'nucleus pearls'). That core is not round but can have all kinds of shapes and sizes. The nacre grows around the core and follows the shape of the core. The full-grown pearl has irregular shapes, depending on the core.
A lot of the cultivated freshwater pearls can be called baroque pearls, because their core is mantle-tissue nucleated, instead of bead nucleated. But only the very irregular shaped pearls are called 'baroque' pearls and the other once are called after their shape, like button or potato pearl.
Cultivated saltwater pearls can also be baroque pearls. Their shape is mostly a 'teardrop' because their core is a spherical nucleated bead.
Valuable or not?
The South Sea and the Tahiti pearls are the most valuable baroque pearls you can find. They are rather expensive since it takes a long time before the oyster has 'made' enough nacre around the core. The longer it takes, the more beautiful the nacre of the pearl. And when it takes longer to grow a perfect baroque pearl the rarer its harvest, and so, more expensive.
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The Bridge Nesting Pearl cuff Bracelet Sterling silver, 14k & 18k gold with pearl
$650
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Check out my online shop
for some of my new designs!
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Everyone Loves
Pearls
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Show your love while
respecting each others'
"social distance"
Celebrate the grad in your life,
for the new bride, or
the bridal party
with something special from
Chi's Jewelry Collection!
Let us wow you with our extensive pearl collection...
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Sterling silver earring wires in long, medium and lever back sterling silver $30 pair each
Also available in pink & black pearls
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Sterling silver pearl & aquamarine
Top
$130, Bottom
$80,
Middle Left
$100 & Right
$50
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Shop Online
or email me
for local pick-up at Chi's Studio
Respecting Social Distance
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GRANVILLE ISLAND
PUBLIC
MARKET DATES
CANCELLED
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Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19),
I have cancelled all my upcoming dates at
Granville Island Market
until further notice.
I will miss seeing everyone...
We hope all this turmoil will pass soon.
At this
time, the best thing we can do is keep our social distance and stay in good health, both physically and mentally.
Take care, be well, healthy
and be strong!
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info@chiscreations.com
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Due to the current
COVID-19 situation,
please check with
each location if they are open!
Look for
Chi's Creations Jewelry
Around Town Near You
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32 Books Gallery
3185 Edgemont Blvd, Edgemont Village
tel. 604.980.9032
The Audain Art Museum
4350 Blackcomb Way, Whistler
tel. 604.962.0413
Benee Rubin Jewellery Design
2629 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
tel. 604.278.8456
The Circle Craft Gallery
Granville Island, Vancouver
1666 Johnston St. Net Loft
tel. 604.669.8021
Crafthouse
1386 Cartwright Street, Granville I
sland, Vancouver
tel. 604.687.6511
Crafthouse at YVR
Vancouver Int'l. Airport,
Domestic Terminal
tel. 604.278.7949
Kizmit Gift Gallery
Unit 150, 9220 Glover Rd, Fort Langley
tel. 604.881.0066
Little Cricket Gift Gallery
102-22347 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge
tel. 604.476.1234
The Red Horses Gift Gallery
2460 Marine Drive
Dundarave, West Vancouver
tel. 604.922.3933
Seymour Art Gallery
4360 Gallant Ave, Deep Cove
tel. 604.924.1378
Silk Weaving Studio
1531 Johnston St., Granville Island
tel. 604.687.7455
.... Vancouver Island ....
The Art Gallery of Victoria
1040 Moss Street, Victoria, BC
tel. 250.384.4171
The Gallery at Mattick's Farm
109-5325 Cordova Bay Rd, Saanich, BC
tel. 250.658.8333
En Vision Art Gallery
612 Edith Pt. Road, Mayne Island
tel. 250.539.5606
........ Around BC ........
Vernon Public Art Gallery
3228 31st Avenue, Vernon BC
tel. 250.545.3173
........ Online USA ........
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