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Marakye’s February News February 21, 2008
Have you seen our new look web site?WOW it has been a jam packed month and we have so much news to tell you so I will get right down to business.As you can see our graphics are starting to be updated for our new look web site. If you look closely you may notice that the background for our new web site header is actually one of our fantastic new pieces of glass. It reminds me of the shimmering ocean and works really well with our little starfish logo.As well as our graphics update I have also been working away at our new blog which you will find by clicking HERE. This is a great way to keep up to date with what is happening and what is coming and we love your comments so keep them coming, it is a great way for us to get to know you better. You will also find special offers here in between our newsletters being sent out so save it to your favourites. It is not long now until we hit the Perth Convention Centre for our BIG event – the Women’s Showcase Expo. You will find us from Friday 7th March – Sunday 9th March at this event and we will be distributing exclusive access cards for the brand new discount web site “The Little Blog of Secrets”. You will find more details on our blog about this.On the topic of the expo we have 5 FREE TICKETS to give away! That’s right the first 5 people to email me in a photo of yourself, your friend, your kids, anyone wearing our Marakye jewellery will be posted out a Free Ticket to the Expo. You do not have to be in WA if you have a friend or relative here you would like your ticket to be posted to we will happily do that for you. Be quick though, I need time to get them delivered! For full details click HERE.What’s New in Stock???
With the expo coming up we are stocked to the rafters….
I have been busy, busy, busy and have more than 300 new dichroic pendants made (not all have made it to the web site – give me time you may see a few over the next week or so!). 
Gorgeous Sterling silver pendants with stones such as turquoise, amethyst, rainbow moonstone, labradorite, Titanium druzy, Shiva Eye, Red jasper, Nefred jade, Melachite, Banded Agate. Fossil Coral, black onyx, amber and more (these are still being added)
We have a whole range of new fashion jewellery in stock
Congratulations To….. Mary C from Korumburra in Victoria who was the winner of our January Free Monthly Giveaway.
Our Giveaway for February is one of our brand new Sterling Silver and Rainbow Moonstone Pendants. Details of this giveaway can be found HERE What is an Amethyst?
An amethyst is a gorgeous purple coloured stone that forms naturally as crystals within rocks. They have been highly regarded for many years and can be quite expensive. With purple being the symbolic colour of royalty amethysts have adorned the royal crowns and jewels for many years.
The Greeks had interesting thoughts about amethysts…. a myth I am not so sure of… They believed that if you drank from an amethyst cup (if you could afford one) or if you wore an amethyst then you could rink as much as you liked and you would not become intoxicated. Strangely enough the word amethyst is actually derived from the Greek word “amethystos” which means sober! Even today the amethyst is believed to be a stabilising force for those struggling to overcome addictive behaviours.
On a more general note the amethyst stone is believed to be a calming tranquil influence that symbolises peace, channels positive energy and brings on pleasant dreams.
It is definitely a very popular stone and one of my favourites.
You will find a new range of amethyst in our sterling silver range – a great gift for those February birthdays!February Birth Stone:
Traditional Birthstone: Amethyst
Modern Birthstone: Amethyst
Amethyst is the lovely purple coloured stone that we have spoken about above and is said to bring peace and calm to your life, especially when worn in February by those born in the same month.Please note: the web site will be closed from Thursday 6th March till Thursday 13th March while we attend the Expo and update our stock levels on the web site after the event. Our new sterling silver and dichroic glass pendants are one of a kind so if there is something you have your heart set on please place your orders before the expo as we can not guarantee we will have the stock afterwards.** As we are no longer stocking our children’s ranges please visit our blog regularly as we bring you our favourite online kids stores over the coming few months.Please feel free to contact me anytime
Kyliemarakye@westnet.com.au
January 2008 Marakye News January 31, 2008
Welcome to 2008
Well 2008 has had a refreshing start and Marakye has had a bit of botox (not quite a face lift but on the way!)…
In 2008 we will be focussing on jewellery and bath products and by limiting our stock ranges to these we will be able to bring you the most stunning new designs that we have found not only here in Australia but from all over the country and around the world.
Over the coming months you will see some graphics changes on our web site as the toy images are replaced with some of our exciting new jewellery ranges. Bear with us… it all takes time!
We have introduced a Bridal Jewellery Category and have a tonne of brand new suppliers on board with lots of new jewellery popping into our store in the coming weeks.
As our newsletter members list grows at an epic rate we have decided to reduce our newsletters to one per month. Our inbox is increasingly filling with all of the great newsletters that we subscribe to and we are sure yours are as well so although we have so much to tell you we think it is important not to clutter your inboxes as well.
So sit back and enjoy our newsletter and grab a cuppa and browse our new web site.
Product of the Month
This lovely sterling silver pendant features mother of pearl. It is made from 925 sterling silver nad is nickel free.
It can be found in our Sterling Silver category along with many other lovely pieces.
RRP $41.67
Congratulations To……
Lee W from Nowra in NSW who won our December Monster Giveaway Prize.
Our January FREE Giveaway Prize is one of our
3 piece Cosmetic Bag Sets in Oriental Fabric.
These are fantastic as a set or for individual use.
They are also great for gifts!
Click HERE for details
What is a Fresh Water Pearl?
A fresh water pearl is a pearl that has been cultered inside a mussel in a lake. A traditional pearl is cultered in an oyster in the ocean, they are salt water pearls, often called Akoya pearls. For this reason Fresh Water Pearls are less expensive than Akoya pearls but to some people they have more appeal due to the variation in colour and shape.
So What is a Cultured Pearl?
There is a common myth that cultured pearls are immitation or fake pearls.. this is not true.
The actual forming process of both cultured and natural pearls is almost the same. The difference is that for a pearl to form an irritation (such as a grain if sand) occurs within the shell, a substance is then secreted that eventually forms a pearl. The difference is that with a natural pearl the nucleus gets there on its own and with a cutlured pearl it is put there by someone – the forming process then takes the same path and a gorgeous pearl is formed.
There is a common myth that cultured pearls are immitation or fake pearls.. this is not true.
The actual forming process of both cultured and natural pearls is almost the same. The difference is that for a pearl to form an irritation (such as a grain if sand) occurs within the shell, a substance is then secreted that eventually forms a pearl. The difference is that with a natural pearl the nucleus gets there on its own and with a cutlured pearl it is put there by someone – the forming process then takes the same path and a gorgeous pearl is formed.
It is considered lucky to wear your birth stone but also that you will get the most benefit from wearing them in the month of your birth. Although people may or may not believe this most people are still curoius to know more about their birth stone!
January Birth Stone:
Traditional Birthstone: Garnet
Modern Birthstone: Garnet
Garnets come in a variety of colours however it is the commonly know red garnet that is the birthstone of January.
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Kylie McLeod
Owner & Manager
