I 'm in DC quite a bit but seldom take the time to enjoy all the Smithsonian Museums. So recently I visited the Natural History Museum and found myself following the "Bling"
                           The Hope Diamond
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 Next thing you know I was surrounded with beautiful gems!
 Rubies, Emeralds, & Sapphires "Oh My!" As Dorothy of the Wizard of Oz would say! 
 Yes, I did see  her ruby slippers  too! 

  Most of the brillant gemstones began as natural stone!  Pictured are  a few colorful  Quartz  Exhibits.
                 

    Inspired by what I saw, I purchased stands of Quartz and created some new designs!  
                

                             
      Below is a variety of my finished creations!  It's amazing to see what began as a piece of stone, become a unique piece of wearable art!                             

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  Moral of the story...
Next time you think of judging someone,
 don't think of what they are but of what they can be!

 

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