Gothic Victorian Noir Jewelry by Vamp

By the light of the moon
Between the shadows
Vamp beckons you...
Gothic Victorian Noir Jewelry

Gothic Alice in Wonderland

Gothic Alice in Wonderland

 Lots to like about this Alice in Wonderland Key necklace. Silver in color with red/maroon metallic beads.
Available at Vamps Jewelry.  For other Alice in Wonderland Jewelry click here

The Glass Bead

The Glass Bead

Do you love glass beads?  Glass beads come in all forms of shapes, colors, & finishes, and are used by jewelry designers &, crafters to create and decorate all sorts of items. From jewelry, handbags, pillows, clothing to candle holders, artwork & such.

Did you know that glass beads have been made for about 9,000 years?  Glass for beads are made by mixing quartz sand, potash or soda, heated with lime.  Invented by the ancient Egyptians & Romans, they later appeared in India.

Beads are made in various ways:

Wound - where by molten glass is wound around a metal wire, then sliced and polished.
Lampwork - winding molten glass around copper wire heated over a lamp.
Mosaic - where segments of glass cane are fused.
Millefiori - Layers of colorful glass fused in cross section & melted onto the surface of the bead.
Blown - Where a craftsman blows into a glass tube that has a piece of molten glass on the end, turning the glass over heat until the desired size is reached.

Did you know that beads were equivalent to money, & were traded?  Hurray for the glass beads, as they continue to live on & be made into beautiful jewelry & other creative beautiful things.

To see some of our handmade jewelry made with glass beads click on over to our website Vamps Jewelry Boutique.

Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli

Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli earrings

Do you love Lapis Lazuli? Did you know that powdered lapis was used as eyeshadow by Cleopatra and that in ancient times, lapis lazuli was known as sapphire?

Lapis lazuli gets its brilliant blue color from its sulfur content. The more evenly the color is distributed throughout the stone, the higher the quality, and the greater the value. Lapis generally occurs with a speckled and strained consistency, with glittering inclusions of iron pyrite. If the pyrite is well distributed, the stones beauty may be enhanced adding to its genuineness.
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Zodiac Signs - Gemstones

Zodiac Signs - Gemstones

Here is a list of zodiac signs and their gemstones that are associated with the signs.

Aries
Mar 21 - Apr 20 April
Modern - Diamond
Traditional - Diamond
Mystical - Opal

Taurus
Apr 21 - May 20
Modern - Emerald
Traditional - Emerald
Mystical - Sapphire

Gemini
May 21 - Jun 20
Modern - Alexandrite
Traditional - Agate
Mystical - Amethyst

Cancer
Jun 21 - Jul 21
Modern - Ruby
Traditional - Ruby
Mystical - Pearl Moonstone

Leo
Jul 22 - Aug 21
Modern - Peridot
Traditional - Sardonyx
Mystical - Diamond

Virgo
Aug 22 - Sep 21
Modern - Sapphire
Traditional - Zircon
Mystical - Agate

Libra
Sep 22 - Oct 22
Modern - Opal
Traditional - Sapphire
Mystical - Jasper

Scorpio
Oct 23 - Nov 21
Modern - Topaz
Traditional - Citrine
Mystical - Pearl

Sagittarius
Nov 22 - Dec 20
Modern - Turquoise
Traditional - Lapis Lazuli
Mystical - Onyx

Capricorn
Dec 21 - Jan 19
Modern - Garnet
Traditional - Garnet
Mystical - Emerald

Aquarius
Jan 20 - Feb 18
Modern - Amethyst
Traditional - Amethyst
Mystical - Bloodstone

Pisces
Feb 19 - Mar 20
Modern - Aquamarine
Traditional - Bloodstone
Mystical - Jade

How Do I Love Thee...

How Do I Love Thee...

As Valentine's Day approaches many want to express to their beloved just how much they love thee, with something beautiful and special as the love they share.

Consider expressing your love this Valentine's Day with a special handmade beautiful locket charm necklace by Vamp. At Vamps Jewelry Boutique you will find beautiful lockets, cabochon, cameo necklaces that will express to your beloved just how special she is to you.

Shop now & any order over $50 will receive also a free pair of handmade earrings.

Romantic Quotes For Valentine's Day

Romantic Quotes For Valentine's Day

Here are a few romantic quotes that inspire that beautiful feeling of romance and love and might inspire you to write something sweet. Surprise your sweetheart with some of these tender words from the heart. Write them on a beautiful note card or memorize your favorite quote and say it to your lover while looking at them in the eye at that very special moment. Even better if you can write your own words of love, words don't have to be fancy as long as it comes from your heart, your sincerity will shine through and this is what will touch your lovers heart.



Many are the starrs I see, but in my eye no starr like thee. - English saying used on poesy rings


My heart to you is given:
Oh, do give yours to me;
We'll lock them up together,
And throw away the key.
- Frederick Saunders


We loved with a love that was more than love. ~Edgar Allan Poe

For you see, each day I love you more
Today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow.
- Rosemonde Gerard


Come live in my heart and pay no rent. - Samuel Lover

My love as deep; the more I give to thee,
The more I have, both are infinite.
- William Shakespeare

My whole heart for my whole life. - French saying used on poesy rings


A hundred hearts would be too few
To carry all my love for you.
- Author Unknown

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