Tuesday, January 31, 2012

NO Bids on Teodora

Teodora remains unsold!

There were NO bids on the Massive Million Dollar “Emerald”.  I put Emerald in italics because there is question as to it’s authenticity.
Is it an Emerald that has been dyed?
Is it a common White Beryl dyed green?

The only way to know is to conduct what the Gemological Institute of America calls “destructive testing” where a piece of the stone is chipped off to test the innards of the stone.  If there were any indication of dye the GIA would issue a grading comment...
“The presence of dye prevents determining whether or not the stone would have sufficient depth of color to be considered an emerald.” 

To make matters worse, the co-owner of Teodora was arrested on outstanding warrants.

BUT if you are still mesmerized by HUGE Gems, and believe that this one is worth having in your collection it is rumored to have been listed on Ebay.
   



Wednesday, January 18, 2012

It Is Coming Along

I LOVE my hometown of Pittsburgh, and I am so glad that I have chosen to return from Seattle to open DeAndreaDesigns here.  That does not mean that I don’t miss certain things about Seattle-just like when I was there, I missed things about living here.

Future/New Home of DeAndreaDesigns
If there is one thing that I miss more than anything about living in Seattle-other than the weather-is living above a store front.  I know that sounds strange, but there was something Old-World, and Comforting about it.
I had not realized just how much I missed the idea until the opportunity for a live/work space presented itself.  Not only will my Studio Space be in my Home again, but I will be living above my Storefront...MY Storefront
Everyday it gets a little closer to being complete.I have been waiting since August, due to tie ups with permits and approvals. Changes in the design have not been easy to accept-somedays I was ready to just say “UGH” and throw my hands in the air and run away-maybe my old apt would still be available in Seattle?
But now that the space is in the process of being framed in, drywalled and painted, I can finally allow myself to accept that it WILL happen. AND SOON.
Dare I hope that it will all be complete and moved into within the month???
I would LOVE to celebrate my One Year Anniversary with a Party in the new space.
That is just me dreaming, but it would be nice.
Regardless, there will be a Celebration next month...AND one in the New Location.

Another benefit to living above the Store is that my commute to and from work-both the restaurant and the store will be cut by about 15 min each way.  That translates to about an extra hour a day to get stuff done...Gym. Cleaning. Sleeping.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Teodora-God'sGift

Are you as intrigued by large stones as I am?
What about HUGE? I actually wish I could make the font on that Bigger.
Well, if you are in Canada later this month, 28-Jan to be exact, you will have the opportunity to bid on something that NOBODY else in the World has.  On that day the World’s LARGEST Cut Emerald goes up for auction.

Weighing 57,500 ct, this watermelon sized Emerald is stunning.
57,500ct? Just how big is that?
11.5Kg.
25+pounds for those of us in the States.
AND you will only need about $1.15M-that is what it is estimated to sell for, it could easily go higher depending on who is there.

Most likely too large for a Ring or Pendant, but I am sure that Someone Special is going to be excited for Valentine’s Day.




Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Hard Work and Passion for the New Year-AGAIN

This upcoming year is going to bring a lot of the same from DeAndreaDesigns...Hard Work, Passion for what I do, and Admiration for you guys sticking with me.

Garnet wrapped in FineSilver by DeAndreaDesigns
As I was reading up on the History of this Month’s Birthstone, I discovered that Noah-yes of the Ark-used a Lantern of Garnet to guide him through the long Dark nights while adrift, Faithfully awaiting the Promise of Land and a New Beginning.

I may not have a Lantern carved of Garnet, but I do have Faith that I am on the Right Path, and am surrounded by Beautiful Garnet Jewelry.

I was going to make a list of my Resolutions and Goals for the Upcoming Year, but we are all tired of hearing how someone wants to be Financially Stable, or Lose 10 lbs...etc

I want to Thank Each and Everyone of you, my readers, from ALL over the World for following my ramblings.  I have over 2000 readers in Countries from the Far East to the Middle East, Eastern and Western Europe, North and South America, Africa, and Australia. 

It amazes me how You have found me.  Please continue to read what I have written, and continue to Enjoy the Jewelry that I have made.