Imagine her in this at Christmas Tourmalines bright color

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Dino Rosinti bumped the side of the door causing it to bang as he entered, not unusual for him. He'd been bouncing off things as long as he could remember. Hi Rhea, sorry about that, people say my mind is in the clouds.

In the clouds, Amazon, Microsoft or IBM wondered Rhea quietly with the slightest hint of a serene smile. How may I be of assistance?

Rhea, I want to get something from Bestow. So far, the only piece of jewelry she wears that I have bought her is that string of pearls. I'd like to improve my batting average. Anyway, we are hosting Christmas this year, so in addition to the drive overs, we are putting up my brother in law's family. That's a lot of work, stress, pressure, and I would like to give Katy something to remind her I care till we get this done.

Thoughtful Dino, and yes, many ladies enjoy wearing something seasonal. Let me show you something I think could be perfect. Its 460mm, so it will not be too long when she is active, but draws the eye with cheerful elegance don't you think? They are tourmalines.

They are incredibly cheery and colorful and they do say Christmas I think, replied Dino. Are they real?

Real tourmalines, certainly. To get that kind of color did they have to use some sort of gemological ray guy; count on it. But the price is right.

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Cool colors rule - 36" Grey Moonstone with Blue Fire

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Rhea, long time no see, I know it must seem like I only drop in when I need something and that reminds me I am volunteering at the Hospital Benefit tonight and they want us all to wear black party dresses . . . and, Mrs. Johnson inhaled, I love that 9 strand tanzanite, but this event

is dark and disco, need something that shines with luminescent chaos.

Look by the mirror, Rhea softly replied, there hanging was a necklace like the Harper Valley lady herself had never seen. The name, grey moonstone, truthfully is a bit off putting, but when you see the blue fire, you forget what they call it; you wear it, you own it.

I'm going to whale one of the billionaire benefactors after she hits the sauce, Mrs. Johnson said, turning towards the door and she started singing:

And if you smell Shirley Thompson's breath you'll find she's had a little nip of gin

Accessorizing Mrs. Johnson's Mini Skirt - 9 str Tanzanite

Guy and Rhea were spot checking the security video footage and ran across on of Rhea's favorite experiences at Bestow Gemstone Lei. This lady walks in, woman at her peek, fighting weight, curves in all of the right places in this stunning black leather miniskirt, there is no such thing as cut on the bias with leather, but I tell you. She comes in singing an ol country song, acapella, but dead on key, voice that could tune a piano.

I want to tell you all a story 'bout a Harper Valley widowed wife
Who had a teenage daughter who attended Harper Valley Junior High
Well her daughter came home one afternoon and didn't even stop to play
She said, "Mom, I got a note here from the Harper Valley P.T.A."

The note said, "Mrs. Johnson, you're wearing your dresses way too high
It's reported you've been drinking and a-runnin' 'round with men and going wild
And we don't believe you ought to be bringing up your little girl this way"
It was signed by the secretary, Harper Valley P.T.A.

Rhea remembered asking her, would you be Mrs. Johnson?

Confident smile, the valley vixen nodded, I have a problem. When I walk into a room I see all eyes lock on my waist and below. I like my legs, so I'm glad they do, and I've been told I give good feet.

However, Johnson said drawing it out, just the slightest hint of a southern drawl embedded in the elocution of her fantasy.

I'm selling the whole package, my flirtatious smile, the sistahs, paid for I might add, and my Barbi doll legs forged on the Harper Stairmaster. So I'm here to buy something to bring their eyes up from my legs. For extra credit we could even make eye contact. Do you have mojo like that in your shop.

The security camera offered Rhea a rare chance to see her face projected from that moment in time. She had a soft look and she searched her inward memory. The inventory of Bestow does not store well on Blockchain unless you've installed the Principus math library and since the rupture . . . When the Rhea on the screen moved it recalled her attention.

Yes, try this, a nine strand tanzanite, rich blue grey color, my favorite shade. And the winner of the Academy Award for Best Accessory goes to this necklace.

King Solomon's Tribute, Azurite

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Kerri was larger than life, irresistible smile, hair with a life of its own, she wasn't one for small, unassuming, delicate jewelry, she walked into Bestow with purpose.

Rhea, she did a 360 model turn, I need something for this outfit. It's a hard color to match.

Rhea, looked, nodded, went into the back room and came back with a small Gerstner tool chest. Here are a couple ideas, said Rhea, opening one of her cabinet's wooden draws.


Oooh, that's pretty exclaimed Kerri. What is it?

Azuite, largest specimen I have. Everyone claims it comes only from King Solomon's mine. This doesn't have a blockchain entry, so I can't follow it from the mine, but my supplier thinks they came from a Russian mine. While not common it can be found anywhere they are mining for copper. Feel how light it is compared to its size.

Is it delicate Kerri asked?

I'll say, scratch it on a porcelain plate and it will leave a blue/green streak, laughed Rhea. Treat it like your opals and pearls and you will be OK.

KING063018   12mm 18", knotted, heart shaped fastener, very impressive

Pray for Andrew Brunson Turquoise

Organizing and inventorying is part of the cost of doing business. Tuesdays are usually slow, so we are going to lock the front door while Anji and I focus on the turquoise collection. If someone needs to be helped they can buzz; we'll close the safe and come help them.

OK, turquoise it is, said Anji, as she walked into the saferoom. It was impossible for Rhea not to watch her. Anji had been a beautiful girl not so long ago, model material. She was still pleasing to the eye, curves in the right places. but now overshadowed by that hard party, kick against the goads, groupie retired, earned and learned aura.

The girls were making quick work of visually inspecting and verifying the block chain assertions. Then as Rhea picked up one piece, her countenance fell. Anji noticed, Rhea, what happened?

I don't know she said, I just sensed sorrow and loneliness, but also hope. Anyway, we have 15 minutes till closing, let's push on.

If they had read the descriptive text in the block, they would have learned this antique necklace mined in Turkey was part of a series to remind people to pray for Pastor Andrew Brunson, falsely imprisoned in Turkey. Sadly, the United States was in such an uproar with the 45th president's "border crisis", this man of God was largely forgotten.

Boho on the Soho

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She might have been wearing a wardrobe straight out of Desperately Seeking Susan; hippy chick 60 years past the 60s. Eyes were scanning the merchandise. Do you have anything, Alisha's voice trailed off.

Do I have anything that makes more of a statement, Rhea postulated? Wonk keeps pushing me to add one-of-a-kinds. I point out they move a lot slower, but he doesn't mind. I have them in a portable display case; see if anything strikes your fancy.

Alisha felt the first pangs of decision paralysis dancing on her forehead, there was so much to look at. Time to channel Malcom Gladwell's Blink. What's that, she said pointing at a piece with turquoise and leather.

That's Boho on the Soho; imagine this on Berwick Street. Try it on; here's a mirror.

Alisha didn't struggle at all with the brand new bead and loop closure, as if she'd done it a thousand times before. I've got to have it, she said. Would you consider a swap; they say this jacket was once owned by Elvis Presley.

Chocolate Shell South Sea Pearl of Great Price

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Oooh Reah, these are nice, said Shelly Mac, with her deep diving tan linen tunic. Please tell me about them.

Reah nodded and answered, South Sea pearls, go ahead and touch one to your teeth. Authentic? Authentic man made pearl from shell, nice luster, too. These are called chocolate; everybody loves the color; want to eat them too, keep away from children. We also have the matching earrings.

They are gorgeous. I'm scared to ask, murrmmered Shel, what do they cost? A lot, I guess.

Rhea laughed, Bestow does not stock high end pearls, primarily because there really is no such thing. Almost all pearls are dyed, even the very expensive ones. You should never pay a lot for pearls. If I've said it once, I'll say it for the thousandth time. Give a girl a string and have her think they are expensive, she will keep them in a box an maybe break them out every couple years for a "special occasion".

Shelly's face sharpened with that smart buyer look as she digested the tip from Rhea. That puts a new wrinkle on Matthew 13:45.

Rhea gave a knowing look. I've puzzled over that many times. When I go on a pearl buying trip to French Polynesia, I keep that verse on a sticky note to remind me that my boss expects me to buy pearls at a great price, wink.