Another roasting hot day here! Merryn and I set off as well prepared as we could possibly be.
I’m so happy with our trading in the past two days. We have bought Chinese carvings from a family of Chinese carvers; Amber from Lithuanians; Labradorite and Celestite from Madagascans; lots of gorgeous Lemurians and other Quartz, Smokies, Citrine, Prasiolite and a good restock of Black Tourmaline bracelets that we are always selling out of - Linda will be happy - from a lovely Brazilian family who kept me hydrated and even bought me an ice cream ; Shungite from Russians; gorgeous carvings from a Mexican lady.
These beauties really caught my attention. I can hear them chattering but I’m too hot and tired to tune in properly. They are made from Guatemalan Jade and have drilled holes so that they can be made into pendants, if that’s your choice.
Marcus and I have already bagged 1 and 5. I might see if she still has any left tomorrow. I should just have bought them all.
Anyway, if you want to one, they are £36 to preorder but will be £39 when in the shop.
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Jade seems to be a theme for me at present. Yesterday, with the Chinese people, I bought 2 Jade Goddesses (still wrapped). He said one was Dragon Jade and I did not know that term. He told me that the term Dragon Jade comes from a carving of 9 dragons in the Forbidden City. As his English is very limited and my mandarin is non existent, that was as far as we got. I have since looked up the 9 dragons and it refers to a famous screen. I also found that Dragon Jade is Nephrite Jade.
I bought some Gua Shas and some Jade facial rollers (plus some in Rose Quartz)
I know you can buy these from many online sources nowadays and the quality and price varies enormously. I prefer to see so I can check before I buy and it’s so much nicer to buy direct from the people who carve and polish.
They will be £10 in the shop - £7.50 to preorder and the Gua Shas will be £8 - £6 to preorder
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I thought I'd show you some samples of their beautiful carving. I’ve only managed to open a few parcels. Shopping days are tiring in the heat and we need lots of rest in the evenings and lots of showers!
For you foxy people, here is a little treasure. You can see the hair on her face and tail.
She’s be £39 in the shop.
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Truly beautiful Quartz skull - not Rose Quartz - that’s the blush of the sun going down!
I’m tempted to keep this one but I’m going to offer and see what happens.
This beauty will be £60, which is an absolute bargain.
You can preorder but there will be no discount on this piece.
That’s all I can manage for tonight, so I’ll leave with a photograph of the fabulous trees where we are staying.
