• 23Jun

    mysticfedesignsRight about now, everyone seems to be going wild about rune inspired jewelry, and it seems like few people do it better than jewelry designer Natalie Padveen, who not only owns Mystic Fe Designs, but is also the lead designer of the avant garde jewelry company.

    She was inspired for this new line of rune jewelry when she went on a visit to mystic Iceland and, there, took to the stories describing the Nordic runes and their ancient powers.

    The fact that rune is actually derived from “runa,” a word that used to mean a mystery or a secret, shows itself quite well in her new collection.

    Specifically, the collection revolves around five main runes — Good Luck, Good Health, Peace, Protection, and Love. They are depicted in myriad ways, some involving silver, others using diamonds and 14k gold. Whatever the case, however, they are not only beautiful but will surely invite good fortune and prosperity.

  • 02Nov

    Archaeological digs always produce fascinating results. And sometimes we actually see the historically noteworthy finds and sometimes we only hear about the artifacts longing to see their genuine beauty. Now, with great excitement and anticipation, visitors to the Harry Oppenheimer Israel Diamond Museum may view a very rare display of antique jewelry dating back to Biblical times and well before.

    On loan from the Israel Antiquities Authority, the extraordinary collection opened to public display earlier in September. Retrieved from archaeological sites throughout Israel, these specific pieces have never been seen before now. Without question, the gold pieces and items made with precious stones will be a delight to see as they offer a window into the past of Israelites and their culture.

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