#silversparkles

[2kyootie]

My Whiteboard doodles....hii

[weaponizedmoth]

quick doodles of my most elusive ocs, Silver and Jasper.

[925-silver-jewelry]

Everything You Need to Know about Cubic Zirconia!

In this busy jewelry world, there’s a special gem called Cubic Zirconia (AKA American Diamond), or CZ for short. CZ is not a natural gem; while it is man-made in a lab, it has the unique feature of looking almost identical to a real diamond, but priced at a much lower cost! This makes it an excellent choice for customers who want to make a style statement without spending a fortune.

Here, we’re going to explore everything you need to know about CZ, every week from where it comes from to what makes it special. And also, how it pairs harmoniously with our Wholesale 925 Silver Jewelry.

PART 6

How to Clean CZ Jewelry: Preserving the Radiance

Keeping CZ jewelry looking its best is easy with some simple care tips. Here’s a practical guide for retail shop owners and customers on how to keep their CZ jewelry in top condition.

Step 1: Gentle Cleaning

Start by using a soft, clean brush, like a toothbrush with soft bristles, to gently remove any surface dirt or dust from your CZ jewelry. Avoid rough materials or brushes that could scratch the surface

Step 2: Mild Soap Solution

Make a mild soap solution by mixing a few drops of gentle dish soap or baby shampoo with warm water. Dip a soft cloth or another soft brush into the solution, and carefully clean your CZ jewelry, especially in the corners. This method may effectively remove oils and dirt without damaging the CZ stones

Step 3: Rinse and Pat Dry

After cleaning, rinse your jewelry under warm running water to get rid of any remaining soap. Gently pat your jewelry dry with a soft microfiber cloth, avoiding any rubbing that might cause tiny scratches

Step 4: Air Drying

Allow your CZ jewelry to air dry completely before wearing or storing it. This ensures no moisture gets trapped in the settings, which could potentially dull the sparkle of the CZ stones

Additional Tips for Retailers and Customers

Avoid harsh chemicals as CZ can be sensitive to strong chemicals found in cleaning agents, chlorinated water, bleach, cosmetics, and bathing products. To protect your jewelry, always remove it before using such substances. When not wearing your CZ jewelry, store it separately in a jewelry box or pouch to prevent scratching from contact with other pieces. Consider keeping your jewelry away from direct sunlight to prevent any fading over time.

As a retail shop owner, maintaining the CZ jewelry in your store is crucial for its presentation to customers. Try to regularly clean and inspect the pieces on display to ensure they maintain their brilliance. Consider offering cleaning kits or services to customers, showcasing your commitment to their satisfaction and the longevity of their purchases. Proper storage in individual compartments or display cases can prevent scratching and dust accumulation. Additionally, educating your staff about CZ jewelry care can enhance customer service and trust.

By following these straightforward steps and taking proper care of your CZ jewelry, you can ensure that it continues to shine brilliantly, captivating both you and your customers with its lasting beauty.

[shouldhavestayedawayfromhere]

My thoughts & opinions on thoughtforms

I wanna talk about my thoughtforms, because it's something I'm really passionate about. This post will not directly relate to witchcraft or paganism/deity work, even though thoughtforms can be a spiritual practice, I do not currently include mine in my craft. With that out of the way, let's talk about got I got to them. (This is a long post btw)

In case you don't know exactly what a thoughtform is, it's an entity created of one's own energy that can fulfill it's designated purpose, which can be as small or big as it's creator decided. It may be a human friend or an animal companion, or a weird, eight-legged creature that helps you fall asleep at night. Good we got that down, so let's go!

As a kid I've had a ton of "imaginary friends". Going through puberty, that only solidified, since I didn't have many real life friends. I've also had maladaptive daydreams all my life which may have caused this almost irrational attachment towards made up characters. However, only after finding the witchcraft community on Tumblr, did I learn that thoughtforms are a thing in magic.

Destroying thoughtforms

When I learned about thoughtforms, I read that you're supposed to be able to destroy them once they no longer serve your purpose, or else they would either "run off" or get bitter from the lack of attention and energy being invested into them. To that I wanna say, everyone has their own practice and their own rules, and for me, this just isn't the case. My thoughtforms have never gotten upset at me for forgetting about them for a while. They're still my friends, and I don't have to spend every single free minute on them.

I also don't believe in destroying my thoughtforms. There's just no reason I could think of to do that. They go through life with me like other things do. And if I'll eventually forget about them, the universe will take care of it. Maybe we'll reunite some day.

Creating thoughtforms

Another opinion I have on thoughtforms is that many people, especially those teaching about thoughtforms, are too strict on what is and isn't a thoughtform and how to create one. If you make up a character and give it permission to roam around and do things and you believe that this is your thought form, then it most probably is.

There are different approaches and opinions about "feeding" your thoughtform. Put shortly – I don't do that. They are an extension of me, my energy, and have become independent. They exist because I believe in them and interact with them. That just my standpoint and it works for me.

Of course you can do a ritual, perform a spell, light a candle, write a contract and make a 3D model of your thoughtform and you can read three books on it and write your own. But you can also sit in your bed and think up a silly figure and say "your name shall be Silversparkle and you will remind me that I'm pretty every day" and you have your thoughtform. (Not making fun of people who like to have a formal and fancy process, I'm just saying it's not necessary to do all that if it feels like too much)

Intimidating thoughtforms

Here's a note on thoughtforms being "too powerful" or "pushy". I personally haven't had this issue, but apparently others have. In my personal experience, a thoughtform is only ever as powerful as you believe it to be. Therefore, the only way they could come across as "too powerful" or intimidating is if you are unsure of yourself and create something you don't fully understand – therefore are scared of.

When I first officially introduced my first thoughtform, he had existed way before this point. I just basically told him "you get this label now, and I allow you to develop a mind of your own," and that was it. And that was scary at first, because I didn't know what this would change. In the end, it only brought us closer together, and I've never been intimidated by him anymore after that initial introduction.

I have a mental space for my human thoughtforms. It's where they are when they're not with me. I can visit this place too in my mind. They're both very beautiful places that I find a lot of comfort in. I've set clear boundaries with my first thought form about when he can and can't leave that place, since he started just popping up in inconvenient moments in the beginning. Never dealt with that again, not even with another thoughtform.

I also wanna mention here that I no longer rely on my thoughtforms as substitutes for real friends, and no one ever should. My thoughtform was my closest companion for a while because I didn't have any good, close friends, and I was struggling with mental health. No one should ever (have to) view their thoughtform as a replacement for human interaction. I'm very grateful for the friends I've made since.

I'm probably gonna make a follow-up post where I talk about my own thoughtforms and what they do, and how I interact with them. Cause I like really love them and they do a lot for me so I wanna share it with the community, since I very rarely see anyone in the witchcraft community talk about thoughtforms.

That's all, lots of love 💜

[twin-blackbirds]

Twinkle, twinkle big star 🌟 • • • Costume/Company: @luxe_entertainment_01 💠 Photo: @lesliegrayyy 💫 Venue: @temple_denver 💎 Event: @pauloakenfold 🎧 #gogodancer #performer #TempleDenver #LuxeEntertainmentDenver #silversparkles #nightclub #ledlights #fiercefemale #myfitnessjourney #pinkdragon #hollydolke #edmbabes #freestyledancer #professionaldancer (at Temple Denver) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7ReJlYJxZw/?igshid=9io0j2xxx5d4

[jerilynnphoto]

Take that in, y’all 🙀💅🏼 I don’t remember the last time I wore pastels! The color was sent to me, and it’s really pretty, so I tried it out. I don’t like the light colors that you can see through. This one was solid and I like the way it looks. Honestly I’d rather wear the dark darks, but this is a nice change once in a while💁🏻‍♀️ #pinknails💅 #silversparkles #changeisgoodforthesoul #treeoflife #moonstonering #skeletonring #empathchick (at Fort Lauderdale, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9rQUaJgfhA/?igshid=1sy9hpyxhsax

[stylesynapse]

YSL Fall 2017 (10)

[gtas]

NGD! 2019 Gretsch G6129T Player’s Edition Duo Jet in Silver Sparkle. Features a chambered mahogany body with maple top, set mahogany neck with Player’s Edition “U” profile, 12"-radius rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and Neo-Classic thumbnail inlays, 2 High Sensitive Filter’Tron pickups provide vintage Gretsch sound, Bigsby tailpiece for old-school dips, dives, and vibrato, anchored Adjusto-matic bridge, Gotoh locking tuning machines, and Graph Tech TUSQ XL nut. Plays & sounds as good as it looks! ❤️ #ngd #guitar #gretsch #gretschguitars #duojet #gretschduojet #silversparkle #silver #sparkle #2019 #filtertron #madeinjapan #sparklejet (at Oakmont, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcmCh5Kt3o-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[woollygoodness]

I love a good sparkle yarn, and this beautiful dk fits the bill nicely! It’s merino and silk (one of my favourites) with pretty silver stellina. There’s just one in this colour, perfect for smaller accessories and quick gift knitting! #yarn #yarnaddict #yarnaddiction #squishyyarn #handdyedyarn #sparkleyarn #dkyarn #merinowool #igknitters #stashenhancement #knittersgonnaknit #knitknitknit #knitallthethings #ifisitsiknits #yarnsnob #yarnporn #stellina #silversparkle #knittersofinstagram #knittersoftheworld #igknitters #igcrochet #crochetgram #crochetersofinstagram #etsyshop #uketsyshop #etsyyarnseller #etsyyarn #linkinbio

[weaponizedmoth]

Story sketches.

[grinduniverse]

Reposted from @reallysmitty #Straturday adventures! Pictures 100% don’t do this thing justice. @warmothguitar holoflake Strat body, @hipshotproducts bridge, Fender Roasted Maple neck and a dreamy set of BKP Silos. Absolute blast. . . . @bareknucklepickupsofficial #Fender #strat #metal #chug #djent #prog #fusion #rock #guitar #guitarist #music #musician #guitarporn #instrument #shred #stratocaster #partscaster #guitarbuilder #straturday #silversparkle #sparkleguitar #strat https://www.instagram.com/p/CMrfQEzsN3B/?igshid=zid0a1s3unne

[bluelakeinteriors]

Back in stock the gorgeous silver sparkle crystal dolphin ornament 🐬complete with a matching gift box. Shop here www.bluelakeinteriors.co.uk #dolphin #silver #silversparkle #sparkle #glitzy #homedecor #ornaments #giftideas #mothersdaygift #giftshop https://www.instagram.com/p/CMTDudaCxtx/?igshid=oebfgm8aq7zu

[malla-allthingsshabbychic]

Lovin the new floor mirror for the guest room #handsome #homedecor #silversparkle (at Our Home) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9nCeZCnmfCry6yIifM10Z_W7fMt-zbRW1BFqc0/?igshid=vcr9oe5h2ha1

[carisclosetarkansas]

Pictures could not even begin to do this dress justice! In stock today in a size medium and under $300! This is a brand new dress at resale prices #glitterydress #silversparkle #carisclosetsiloamsprings #homecoming #shopsmall #shopdowntownsiloamsprings (at Cari's Closet Consignment Boutique and Formal Wear) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2pMekCFcd_/?igshid=1549meqodcw7d

[esther-filly-blog]

Bling Bling Silver🤩 Heute hat mir meine Naildesignerin Thao Silber Glitzernägel gezaubert, super schön😍 #estherfilly #ridstyle #naildesign #silversparkle #nagelstudiothao #letsgofreaky #aufderbühnemussesglitzern (hier: Nagel Studio Thao) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2PAqZyiah9/?igshid=1n1vy2rurxnbk

[woollygoodness]

Just lovin these colours! It’s my Fruit pastels colourway (which had a little overhaul) on the super soft sparkle 4ply base 😍 There’s just one left though! #yarn #etsyshop #uketsyyarnshop #etsyyarnseller #sparkleyarn #woollygoodnessyarns #silversparkle #handdyedyarn #indiedyedyarn #yarnstagram #yarnaddict #yarnaddiction #igyarn #knittersofinstagram #crochetersofinstagram #knitstagram #stashenhancement #linkinbio