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akasajewelry — Sun, 22 May 2011 09:29:47 +0000

Discover Elemental Empowerment through handmade jewelry

made from the Earth’s natural stones and the world’s symbology.

I create jewelry as wearable art using semi precious stones and precious metals. Also reflected in my art is my fascination with the world’s diverse ancient and indigenous cultures as expressed through personal adornment.

I enjoy creating modern artifacts by combining semi-precious stones with ancient symbols for the purpose of personal empowerment. I love combining organic form, ethnic symbols, and modern urban designs.

I use only natural stones with natural color created by the Earth.

It is known that there are some color effects that have universal meaning. Colors in the red area of the color spectrum are known as warm colors and include red, orange and yellow. These warm colors evoke emotions ranging from feelings of warmth and comfort (yellow and orange) to feelings of passion (in the darker red variety).

Colors on the blue side of the spectrum are known as cool colors and include blue, green and purple. These colors are often described as calm and serene (blue and green), but can also call to mind feelings of moderation or indifference, (along the purple variety).

Several ancient cultures practiced using colors to heal or chromotherapy,. Chromotherapy is sometimes referred to as color therapy or colorology and is still used today as a holistic or alternative treatment in conjunction with other therapies.

Collector Piece auction!

akasajewelry — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:13:41 +0000

Rare! Pixie Turquoise on New Lander Turquoise nuggets.

TRIBAL CHIC

Measurement: 19 & 1/2” in length
Himalayan Thai Silver Beads
Sterling closure

The Pixie turquoise mine is located in the Crescent Valley in Northern Nevada. This mine hasn’t been worked until recently, sitting untouched for twenty years. Pixie turquoise is yellow to mossy green and also occurs in some blues. A gold mining company owns the claim to this mine, and eventually it will all be swallowed up by the gold mining operation, therefore, Pixie turquoise is quite collectible.
New Lander turquoise is mined in Crescent Valley, Nevada is mostly green, orange, and yellow, and a little blue. It is known for it’s wild patterns and color characteristics. This turquoise is so very unique that it is hard to find the same type twice. It consists of turquoise mixed with calcasiderite, varasite, and faustite

Turquoise, the “fallen sky stone” hidden in Mother Earth, has been valued by cultures for its beauty and reputed spiritual and life-giving qualities for over 7000 years. It is a true gem of the centuries. A long time ago someone noticed a clear blue line running through gray rock, and saw the imagery of sky and water in stone, and from that time on, turquoise has been cherished above all else in creation – turquoise, stone of sky, stone of water, stone of blessings, good fortune, protection, good health and long life.

Turquoise is sacred to both Native American and oriental traditions. It is associated with the sky, and bringing sky energy to earth. It can help promote honest and clear communication from the heart. It is also said to protect against pollution in the environment, and to bring abundance. Turquoise can also help speed the healing process, and is known as a master healer stone. It is very powerful for grounding and protection also. Turquoise is associated with the throat chakra primarily. It is the birthstone of December and signifies success.

Elsewhere, turquoise may come and go with fashion. In Native America turquoise is more precious than gold, an enduring expression of Native American Indian culture.

THIS ITEM IS NOW LISTED IN MY STORE INVENTORY! Link at right of screen.

“Closer” Connections

akasajewelry — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 05:24:24 +0000

Hello Friends!
We are pleased to announce yet another way to stay connected.
Akasa Jewelry has opened a new page on Facebook!
The experience there will be very interactive and there will always be incentives.
You’ll see new and exciting designs BEFORE they are revealed to the general public.
Be a part of the process, you’ll have the opportunity to comment on freshly made silver!
Participate in discussions on anything including healing properties, styles, etc.

Click on the link below (located in right hand column at bottom OR copy/paste URL to your browser) and click “Like” and learn how to earn Free shipping.

Also, I am going to reward the person who REFERS the 250th person to “Like” The Akasa Jewelry page $100 Akasa Jewelry store credit!

http://www.facebook.com/AkasaJewelry

Don’t have Facebook yet? Sign-up here: http://www.facebook.com

Introducing Akasa Fine Silver! plus new gallery updates

akasajewelry — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:27:16 +0000

Akasa Jewelry is proud to introduce Akasa handmade silver pieces. These are 99% fine silver pendants and charms created by myself, Akasa designer, Niki Negrete-Mitchell. It is very gratifying to be able to create exactly what I want, when I want, as many as I want. I can be confident about the quality of each piece which carries the name, Akasa (ah-kah-sha) etched onto the back. My designs are inspired by spiritual concepts borrowed from many cultures around the world. My intentions are to empower the soul, drawing on meanings of spiritual symbols in combination with natural stones that add their own energies for a synergistic experience.

You’ll notice a new gallery added called “Akasa Fine Silver” exclusively to showcase my handmade silver pieces, rich in symbolism and texture.

Also, I have added 60 new items to the Akasa galleries. Click on “Latest Additions” to browse the very latest. All new pieces have been added to each corresponding gallery as well. I still have 2 favorite sources from which to acquire silver, gold filled and vermeil that I will continue to use for the time being. I can’t wait for the day I use only pieces created by myself.

What to look for in the near future from Akasa Jewelry designs: 24k gold painted silver pieces! Can’t wait!

New Gallery Updates!

akasajewelry — Sun, 02 May 2010 01:14:44 +0000

Check out the Latest Additions gallery for a variety of new necklaces, bracelets and earrings!

Introducing Deerskin Leather:

SOLD-Tahitian Pearls

Tahitian Pearls

American Turquoise

Spring’s Renewal

akasajewelry — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 05:06:23 +0000

Hello Friends!
It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 months!
During my hiatus I’ve had many new ideas.
It has been exciting seeking out new materials and designs.

I am proud to unveil my new spring collections
Rich in color, rich in content.
Spiritual, mystical designs utilizing iconography and natural gemstones
To convey thought and vision borrowed from ancient belief.
Discover Elemental Empowerment.

Dramatic Color

Spiritual Themes

Prayer Beads

Happy Holidays…

akasajewelry — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:02:02 +0000

Peace On Earth, Good Will Toward Men… (and women and children and all beings)

Special Feature: Auction Piece

akasajewelry — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:25:21 +0000

When I do auction pieces sometimes I like to reach deep into the far corners of my creativity.

This edgy piece was made exclusively for the Redondo Beach Education Foundation Gala.

With all of the budget cuts being made in California

the education of our children sadly pays a price.

This is my way of contributing to the funds that hopefully can help keep various programs in place

Like music.

This piece sold for $180

It is Chinese Turquoise/carved Pi Xiu Jade skull prayer mala with tassel.

I am now in the process of creating new pieces for my inventory.

My galleries are currently being updated.

Stay tuned.

Moving Sale!

akasajewelry — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:25:15 +0000

Special Notice

(scroll down for Web and In-store moving sale info)

Due to circumstances surrounding family obligations I have come to the sad and difficult decision to let go of my store location as of June’s month end.

I want to thank those who’ve supported me for the past 4 years and I am hoping in the future to once again open for walk-in business.

In the meantime you may visit me here at AkasaJewelry.com for continued updates in my inventory galleries and for Akasa Jewelry news. Online and phone sales are still available. If you are in Southern California or plan to be appointments are available.

Interested in hosting a jewelry party, either at your home or office? Hostess receives a custom hostess gift and 10% of jewelry party sales in credit toward purchases.

You may email your inquiries to: akasajewelry @ verizon.net

Visit In-store or here on the web to take advantage of my Moving Sale.

Liberation Of Change

akasajewelry — Sun, 31 May 2009 08:11:48 +0000

Change is a central feature of life. It can be exhilarating, frightening, exhausting, or relieving. It can spark sadness or happiness, resistance or grasping. Some spiritual traditions equate the world of impermanence with suffering. For these, the solution to suffering is to transcend the world of impermanence.

But suffering is not ingrained in the world of impermanence nor is it the result. Suffering comes about when we cling. When clinging disappears, impermanence no longer seems to bring about suffering.

It is possible to find ease and grace in the world of change. We see old age, sickness and death. We notice that things change. The seasons change, society changes, our emotions change, and the weather changes. Seeing that change is inevitable helps us to let go of clinging to how things are or our resistance to change.

It is possible to trust the mind of non-clinging and then find our liberation within the world of impermanence.

And sometimes recognizing that we are all equal and subject to aging, sickness, and death is the basis for compassion.