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The Legend of Valentine's Day
When I was a school-girl, (in the old days of the 60s), my
girlfriends and I giggled and whispered in anxious anticipation of
the class Valentine's Day celebration. We painstakingly and
elaborately pasted colored paper and sprinkled glitter on the
"mailboxes" we created for the delivery of the coveted Valentine
cards. We were really too young for romance but the importance of
friendship and popularity was delivered with each message of "Be
Mine" or "Be My Valentine". And so this quaint custom of love,
friendship and romance has continued through cultures and
generations for almost 2000 years.
During the ancient times of the Roman Empire February 14 was a
pagan holiday which was celebrated in honor of Juno, the Queen of
the Roman Gods and Goddesses. The Lupercalia Feasts began the
following day, February 15. During the celebrations a "love
lottery" was held where the names of maidens were placed in a box
to be selected randomly by the young men hoping to find love.
St. Valentine lived during the third century of the Roman Empire
under the rule of Emperor Claudius II. The Emperor blamed married
life for a shortage of men willing to be soldiers in his many
bloody battles and so he outlawed all marriages. The priest,
Valentine, defied Claudius by continuing to perform marriages in
secrecy. When the clandestine marriage ceremonies became known to
Claudius he had Valentine imprisoned, tortured and ultimately,
beheaded. St. Valentine was martyred on February 14, 270AD and
became the Patron Saint of Lovers. Legend has it that he left a
farewell note to a young woman who had visited and befriended him
during his imprisonment. The note was signed, "Your Valentine".
Today, almost two thousand years later, February 14th continues to
be a time of romance and love. In these modern times the
sentiment is as likely to be expressed through email or a
text-message as an old fashioned Valentine Card delivered to a
child's decorated mailbox. But the message is the same and
Universal....Love.
Below we have compiled a list of great valentine's day gifts.
One Dz. Berries and Sparkling Wine for Valentine's Day
1 Dozen Red Roses
Woodstock Candy
You're never too young or old to find a
new friend or maybe, even.....Love!
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14K 31.20
CTW Garnet Retro Floral Bacelet
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Antique Chic.
Retro styling makes past, the perfect present. Beautiful
pear shaped Garnet is set in a floral, 14K yellow gold
design. The Garnet weighs 31.20 Carats. Our bracelet
features an invisible clasp. This bracelet measures
approximately 7 1/2 inches in length and 1/2 inch in
width (at the widest point).
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Retro
Diamond Pendant, 14KW Gold
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This
octagonal pendant is fashioned of 14 karat white
gold and centered with a single diamond weighing
.15 carat. Diamond grading, H I-SI1 SI2. It
is suspended from a dainty 14 karat white gold
chain, 18 inches long. Spring ring clasp
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1/4ctw
White Gold Chandelier Earring...
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Captivating
Vintage Chandelier design crafted 14k white
gold. These white gold earrings have been meticulously
crafted and diamond cut to reflect light, creating
a shimmering effect from any angle.
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Antique
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Retro
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14K Yellow Gold Retro Amethyst Ring Features Two Emerald
Cut Amethyst. Each Measuring 10.00 Mm Long And 8.00
Mm Wide. The Scroll Motif On Either Shoulder Is Very
Typical Of The Retro Period. The Ring Measures 23 Mm
Across From Scroll To Scroll And 10.00 mm Long.
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Antique
14K Yellow, Gold Moonstone And Sapphire
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This 14k Yellow Gold Moonstone And Sapphire
Retro Ring , Features One Round Cabochon
Bezel Set Moonstone Measuring 11.7 Mm, Accented
With A Row Of 13 Round Medium Light Blue
Sapphires, Total Weight Of Sapphires 1.95
Cts. Of Fine Color And Quality; Set Within
A Floral Claw Prong Motif, The Top Of The
Ring Measures 3Ú4 Inch. The Gallery Of The
Ring Flows Into The Shoulders Of The Shank,
Measuring 8 Mm At The Top And Tapers To
2 Mm At The Bottom Of The Shank. The Ring
Is In Pristine Condition, A Wonderful Example
Of The Retro Period With A Beautiful Moonstone
Price: $2,550.00
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