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All about those September babies!

Jean Shepherd September

All about those September babies!

Ten fun facts about people born in September. The birthstone for September is Sapphire and the birth colour is a deep blue. Sapphires come in a wide range of colours, not just blue; they comes in almost any colour of the rainbow (apart from red, when they are then known as Ruby). Sapphires have a rich history and can be dated back to ancient Greeks and Persian times. It is believed that Sapphire has the power to relieve mental tension, dispel depression and calm the mind, leading to mental clarity. Although sapphire is the most recognised birthstone for September, there...

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Values of Sophie-May Designs

Jean Shepherd Values Values of Sophie-May Designs

Values of Sophie-May Designs

I pride myself of running my company with ethics and morals at the forefront of everything I do.
I want to leave the world a better place with as little physical impact as possible.
Below are some of the ways I aim to achieve this goal.

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Choosing the right necklace length

Jean Shepherd Choosing the right necklace length

Choosing the right necklace length

Finding the correct necklace length that suits both your face and body shape, can at times be a bit tricky.  Use this guide to help you find the best necklace length that suits you. In jewellery, necklace lengths come in a range of standard lengths, from 14” right up to 46” so you are likely to be able to find a necklace that suits you and your needs. However, the great thing about buying from a small business and straight from the designer is that you are more likely to get the precise length that you need. Here at Sophie-May Designs...

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Teacher Appreciation Jewellery

Jean Shepherd

Teacher Appreciation Jewellery

Everyone has that one special teacher who inspired or motivated them as a child, whether that be through listening to their stories or just knowing that they believed in you. Recently harry Styles stopped his concert when he discovered that his primary school teacher, Mrs Vernon, was in the crowd. He publicly thanked her and her colleagues on stage for everything she had done for him as child. As a former primary school teacher, I hope I have inspired some of my former students and have shown them that they can achieve whatever they want in life if they put...

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Gemstone Properties

Jean Shepherd

Gemstone Properties

Here at Sophie-May Designs I use a range of gemstones within my designs. Each gemstone has it's own unique properties. Below are a list of the gemstones and their properties. Amazonite: Amazonite comes in a range of shades of green with white veins running through the stone. It is believed that amazonite has healing powers that help with physical ailments, emotional issues as well as filtering out stresses, healing traumas and soothing energies. Amethyst: Amethyst comes in a range of colours including purple, pink, green and yellow. It is believed that Amethyst naturally relieves stress and strain, soothes irritability and balances...

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