I enjoyed reading about how she came into this creative passion having spent many years working as an actress and teacher.  Check out her Biography.

My favourite piece was the hearts collection.

Her inspiration is beautiful. She describes it as a “synthesis” of her life experiences. The jewellery is a must to see and her story is inspirational.

Designer Carolina Bucci has made her own version of a lucky friendship bracelet. Red bracelets are available at Browns fashion for £150 each.  If this is too pricey for you, why not design your very own, it will certainly be very satisfying.

The celebration of Valentine’s Day is a global event where loved ones will send one another gifts, cards, roses or take each other out for meals.

I like the idea of the ‘Love Coupon’ which is a voluntary IOU between lovers, promising a form of romantic activity sometime in the future.  This may include a night of kisses, a romantic dinner, a getaway for two, amongst many romantic ideas.

A heart shaped gift is traditional for valentines.  A heart pendant, heart charm, silver heart charm and heart necklace are all fabulous for your loved one.

In Japanese culture a symbol of ‘martial sucess’ due to the similar sound of the words ‘dragonfly’ and ‘victory’ in Japanese.  In Japan they are symbols of courage, strength and happiness.  The love for these animals in Japan is evident in the fact that there are 200 traditional names for the different species.  Some Native Americans believe that dragonflies symbolise the souls of the dead.

If you see two dragonflys paired together this represents love and maturity. Try wearing a dragonfly amber pendant with the positive association that the dragonflies symbolises.

There are well known theories relating to the ‘Butterfly Effect’ which claims that ‘the impact of a trajectory on initial conditions results in a Butterfly Effect. Lorenz’ paper, Predictability: Does the Flap of a Butterfly’s Wings in Brazil Set off a Tornado in Texas(1963), explains how a single butterfly wing flap can influence a weather system halfway around the world given that Earth’s atmosphere is sensitive.’  The Lorenz Attractor is universally accepted by scientists as the “chaotic map” of the dynamic Butterfly Effect; yet, attraction continues to evolve. The wings of a dragonfly draw a map as well.

The Fleur de Lis white gold key is a whopping £1,975, perhaps not suitable for every budget.  Treat yourself to a key charm at £12.95 or key charms with diamante detailing at £13.95.

Based in Los Angeles, Laura Elizabeth has created an amazing collection of eco-freindly designs made from semi-precious stones, gold-filled and silver chains.  The collection is simple designs each with a unique twist.  The pieces she has created are all named after female friends and family members who have been important in her life. These names are symbolic of the community and empowerment that her jewellery creates by every woman that chooses to wear a piece.

Amongst my favourite designs are Hope and Jamie.  She has also collaborated with designer Marla Zack to create a pair of earrings called Wings of Courage, made from recycled silver or gold, each pair of earrings can be unique by picking a coloured stone to represent a type of cancer, disease or disorder which can be worn on the earring.  For example, the creator Marla Zack who is a breast cancer survivor has used pink quartz ‘as a symbol of healthy renewal of the delicate beauty of life, and of the strength and power of hope.’

The designs are beautiful, unique and also have meaning behind them.  Laura has gone one step further by donating a portion of sales to environmentally conscious causes.

The necklace is now on display at the Victoria and Albert museum exhibition ‘The Splendour of the Raj.’  The story goes, that after the end of the Raj, the necklace disappeared. In 1998 someone came across its’ remnants in a second hand jewellery shop in London….all the big stones were gone. Cartier restored the remains of the necklace over four years, having to use white sapphire, topaz and cubic zirconium.  The original necklace contained about 2,930 diamonds and weighed 962.25 carats.

The exhibition also has on display saris, turbans and animals embellished with jewels, portraits and ceremonial swords.  Running until January 17th 2010, a must see for those who are interested in seeing the Maharja’s Royal Courts.

If you love bags then try a bracelet with the all your favourite bag charms: Bag Charm, Clutch handbags, Handbag charm, Purple handbag, Purple clutch, Purse.

The lotus flower represents purity and virture as the divine symbol in ancient Asian tradition.  The flower grows from the mud but it is unstained, which holds a spiritual promise.  For the Hindus, it represents the god Vishnu and goddess Lakshmi, with Vishnu being described as the ‘Lotus Eyed-One’ with the unfolding petals suggesting the expansion of the soul.  For the Buddhists, the Buddha is also represented on a pink lotus flower.

Amber is produced by a process called amberization whereby tree resin fossilizes into amber due to hardening, the loss of volatiles and polymerization.  The process is estimated to take 2-10 million years.

Amber is most commonly used in making jewellery and is well known for the insects and other inclusions trapped in it. These include insects, spiders, frogs and lizards. It is extremely important for documenting the fossil record of animals, particularly small insects that do not get preserved in sedimentary rocks. Some features unique to amber are circular, radical cracks called sun spangles which are made by heating and cooling the amber.  There are of course fake imitations of amber, one of the most famous is called ‘The Piltdown Fly’ found in the Natural History Museum.  This specimen is a carved fake in which a modern housefly has been inserted into a piece of Baltic amber.

Amber is mainly found in the Baltic region, Dominican Republic, Burma, Mexico, China, Japan, Lebanon, Sicily and Borneo.

It is a light, warm and beautiful stone which is supposed to have pain easing and vitality boosting qualities, enhancing the immune system and protecting against pain and illness.  Different types of amber jewellery include amber earrings, amber bracelets, amber necklaces, rings and amber pendants.  It is extremely valuable with the power of millions of years enchanted in it.