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     Pearls have magical transformative powers: their ability to take an irritant, encase it and convert it into a glistening jewel is a fantastic metaphor. A pearl's creation story is a case in point:  natural pearls form when a microscopic parasite enters a bivalve mollusk and settles inside the shell.  Irritated by the intruder, the mollusk forms a pearl sac of external mantle tissue cells and secretes calcium carbonate and conchiolin to cover the irritant. This secretion process is repeated many times, thus producing the hardened pearl. Natural pearls come in many shapes; round ones are the exception, and are therefore the most rare. Traditionally, pearls are given for graduation, confirmation, nuptials, those big milestone ceremonies, many of which occur in the balmy month of June.  These...

  Mermaids enchant us and symbolize love, beauty, sensuality, and mystery. These sea goddesses represent wild freedom, rebellious sprits and ferocious independence.   Myths depict mermaids with luscious alluring voices; all those in contact with mermaids are subject to their charms. Mermaids are elusive because they know the hearts of men and are legendary for only appearing to the true of heart.  They only appear during magical moments, in the light of moon (which they hold sacred) or durring the hours of dawn or dusk.  Mermaids help our hearts and passion overrule the analytical mind so we can find ourselves in a sea of dreams.   Adorn yourself with Jenstones Mermaid rings, pendants and earrings and bring the mystery close to your...