Ten Year Anniversary Charm

This year, PANDORA jewelry celebrates the 10 year anniversary of the bracelet. This anniversary charm, called Destiny, pairs nicely with the all gold or two-tone bracelet. The charm is made of 14-karat yellow gold and has eight round diamonds. What a lovely piece! Now in stock.

Amethyst and the Wrath of Dionysus.

According to Greek mythology, Amethyst became the object of wrath of the Greek God Dionysus after he became intoxicated with red wine. When Amethyst cried out to Goddess Diana for help, she immediately turned the girl into a white, shimmering stone (quartz). When Dionysus realized what had happened and felt remorse for his actions, his tears dripped into his goblet of red wine. The goblet overturned, and the red wine spilled all over the white rock, saturating it until it became the purple quartz that is now known as Amethyst.

The name amethyst derives from the ancient Greek word amethustos, meaning sober. It was said that an amethyst could prevent the bearer from becoming excessively drunk and also instills a sober and serious mind. It was believed that if a person drank from a cup or goblet made entirely of amethyst, he or she would not get drunk at all. In Greek mythology, amethyst was rock crystal dyed purple by the tears of Dionysus, the god of wine and revelry. Ancient Egyptians used the stone as the representative of the zodiac sign of the goat. The goat was considered the enemy of vines and vineyards, and therefore the antidote of wine.

WIN A DIAMOND HEART PENDANT

Now through Feb. 12th, enter to win this beautiful double heart, diamond and white gold pendant. See this pendant on display in our store window, stop in and enter to win. Drawing will be held on Feb. 12th. Now through Valentine's Day, receive a red heart sampler of South Bend Chocolates with your $150 purchase. In-store party on Feb. 12th with crafts for kids and a liquid chocolate fountain for all to enjoy!