The Incredible Logo Makeover!!

I am so lucky to be the recipient of an Incredible Logo Makeover by LeeAnn Brook of Brook Design Group! She is taking my Madison Designs Jewelry logo that I created myself (with limited logo design experience) and bringing it to a new level of professionalism and awesomeness!!

If you want to follow the progress, please go to LeeAnn's blog: http://www.brookdesign.com/company/blog/ and you can even comment if you'd like.

Stay tuned....

Ruby - for the Royal at Heart

Known as a gemstone of nobles, July's birthstone Ruby brings freedom, passion and vitality. Possessing the Camelot-inspired properies of devotion, love, strength, honor, wealth, determination and leadership makes this stone a good choice for the royal at heart. The Ruby protects against negativity and helps relieve physical ailments. The brilliant cut Ruby (right) can be very expensive. The rough Ruby (as pictured in the pendant on the pearls) is much less expensive, yet very beautiful. To see this necklace, go to www.madisondjewelry.com.

Wear Pearls to Enhance Your Integrity (and look beautiful doing it!)

Pearls -- whether they are cultured, Tahitian or fresh water variety, are said to enhance personal integrity. Pearls promote sincerity, truth and loyalty. They also bring wisdom, safety and love to the wearer. Pearls and soothing, calming, yet focuses attention on the wearer. Pearls come in many shapes, sizes and colors. To see more examples of pearls in jewelry, visit www.madisondjewelry.com.

Get your creative juices flowing with Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli, often called simply "Lapis", is a popular deep blue gem stone. Lapis is versatile -- you can wear it with blue jeans or an evening gown. Folklore says Lapis brings peace and clarity of the mind. It's the stone of wisdom, knowledge, perfection, protection and creative expression. To see this lapis necklace (and other designs), go to www.madisondjewelry.com.

Turquoise, the Friendship Stone

Feeling guilty for something you did to a friend? You might consider gifting them with something made with turquoise. Turquoise is known as the friendship stone. Ranging in color from bright aqua blue, to green, to yellow and even white, turquoise relieves guilt, and brings peace of mind. Also credited with creating spirital attunement, strength and a sense of "grounding", turquoise is also thought to be protective. Whether you believe the folklore or not, you probably agree that turquoise is beautiful. (Be careful when shopping for turquoise, as sometimes what looks like turquoise is really Howlite.) Buy turquoise from people you know and trust (like Madison Designs Jewelry). To order this turquoise and cinnabar necklace, visit www. madisondjewelry.com.