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Tuesday 28 February 2017

MOTHER OF PEARL

Mother of Pearl is the inner layer of the shell of some oysters, mussels and abalones. 

Mother of Pearl is an aid to heighten intuition, psychic sensitivity, and imagination.  It attracts prosperity and good fortune.

Physically, it is said that Mother of Pearl assists with dizziness and high blood pressure.

Emotionally Mother of Pearl is said to assist those who experience a sense of abandonment, unfulfilled emotional or physical needs from childhood, a difficulty feeling or expressing love or if the emotions are out of balance.

Mother of Pearl is associates with the heart Chakra.


MOTHER OF PEARL TREE OF LIFE

Monday 27 February 2017

MOOKAITE JASPER

Mookaite is an Australian Jasper of lovely reds, pinks and yellows.

This crystal encourages versatility and helps with procrastination.

Mookaite helps to raise the vibration of the mind and the body

Mookaite is a perfect talisman for students and researchers.

It is a physically stabilizing stone that fortifies the immune system, purifies the blood and assist wounds to heal.

Mookaite is associated with the Root Chakra.

Copper is well recognized for its healing properties especially with fighting infections. Copper is an antioxidant, improve the production of hemoglobin, myelin, collagen, melanin and the list goes on.

Copper is an excellent conductor of energy and therefore acts as a conduit for the energies of the crystals it surrounds.


Mookaite in Copper Spears

Saturday 25 February 2017

CHAKRA QUICK 101


Base/Root-Earth, Grounded, I AM, Red, Coral

Sacral-Water, sexuality, I FEEL, Orange, Carnelian

Solar Plexus-Fire, confidence I DO, Yellow, Yellow Jade


Heart-Air, self love, I LOVE, Green, Jade


Throat-Sound, communication, I SPEAK, Blue, Howlite


Third Eye-Light, Intuition, I SEE, Indigo, Sodilite


Crown-Space, Divine, I UNDERSTAND, Violet, Amethyst



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CHAKRA PENDANT

Friday 24 February 2017

CHAKRA FAERIE STAR

The 7 point star is known as the Septegram, Elven Star, Faerie Star or Heptagram.

With Kabbalah, this star represents Venus & love. In Christianity, it represents the 7 days of creation and is a symbol to ward off evil & is the perfection or God.

It is a symbol of the originally known planets in Astrology, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter & Saturn.

It represents the 7 sacred directions: North, East, South, West, Above, Below & Center.

Each point can represent the 7 rays of light & with this in mind, we have tied the Faerie Star in with our chakra centres to create the Chakra Faerie Star.
 


CHAKRA FAERIE STAR

Thursday 23 February 2017

BLACK AGATE

Agate has a hardness of 6.5 to 7 and comes in a variety of colours and bands.

Black Agate is a stone said to assist us in dealing with stress and helps us to remain calm. This provides inner strength and emphasizes courage.

As with most black stones and minerals, Black Agate is a grounding tool and is associated with our root chakra.

Black Agate is associated with fertility and the reproductive organs. It is a perfect choice for pregnancy and menopause.

The moon which represents our emotions is a perfect charm to accompany the black agate all placed on the circular pendant representing emotional cycles.

BLACK AGATE IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOON

Wednesday 22 February 2017

CLEAR QUARTZ CRYSTAL POINT

Clear Crystal quartz is a 7 in hardness and is the most common stone found on our planet.

Crystal is an amplifier and clear crystal amplifies the white energy of our higher self. It is said to assist us in achieving clarity in our communication abilities as well as our own personal thoughts.

Just as with Apophollite and Amethyst, clear crystal is a stone used by many healers. The crystal points are used to draw energy in or out and to focus energy to a specific area. Sculptured by nature, no two points are the same.

It is said if we wear a crystal point, it will open our heart and our minds to higher vibrations which allows our earthly self to connect and understand the truths of spirit.

Clear Crystal Quartz is associated with the upper chakras

Simple Crystal Quartz Point Pendant

Tuesday 21 February 2017

FLUORITE

Fluorite has a hardness of 4 and can range in colour from clear to black. The most popular is purple and then green.

Fluorite is a highly protective stone used for grounding and harmonizing spiritually. Fluorite increases intuitive abilities, links us to the universal consciousness, and connects us to Spirit when working with our upper Chakras. 

Physically, Fluorite is known to strengthen bones and teeth, and lessens pain associated with arthritis.

Our creation today consists of both purple and green Fluorite.  Green Fluorite assists with intuition and can ground and absorb excess energy. Use this Fluorite to cleanse and renew the Chakras.  Purple Fluorite stimulates the Third Eye Chakra and clarifies psychic intuitions.  Purple Fluorite can assist with our focus on Spirit’s messages.


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FLUORITE CHAINMAILLE SET

Monday 20 February 2017

CORAL

Coral is a skeletal structure which is slowly built by small marine animals. Coral is between 3 and 4 in hardness.

Natural coral is generally the colour of Carnelian but most coral used in jewellery has been dyed to enhance the colour.

Coral is said to aid in meditation, visualization and creativity.  As a result, it is a suggested crystal for artists. 

Coral attracts love, passion and prosperity. 

Coral helps us to become balanced and in harmony with nature. 

Physically, Coral is said to assist with circulation and blood issues as well as regeneration.

Coral enhances all chakras




CORAL PENDANT

Saturday 18 February 2017

Cho Ku Rei

Choku Rei or Cho ku rei is a symbol of Universal energy and is used to activate and increase healing energies. It can also be visualized and used to channel healing energy into a specific area.

If used in reverse, the Choku Rei can be used to draw out excessive energies.

This Choku Rei has been enhanced with an Amethyst crystal. The stone used to heal the healers. 



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Cho Ku Rei Pendant

Friday 17 February 2017

GREEN AVENTURINE

Aventurine has a hardness of 6.5 to 7 and is from the quartz/chalcedony mineral class.  Green is the most common colour when we think of Aventurine but it can also come in blue, grey, orange, yellow and brown.

Green Aventurine is the stone of prosperity and friendship.

It attracts wealth and abundance and is the perfect gemstone for entrepreneurs and those who are self-employed. 

Aventurine is said to assist in emotional and mental healing and supports the feelings of calmness and balance.  It is known as a gentle stone.

Physically, Aventurine is used to relieve stress, migraines, and high blood pressure.

Aventurine is associated with the heart chakra.



GREEN AVENTURINE PENDANT & EARRINGS

Thursday 16 February 2017

PINK OPAL

Pink Opal has a hardness of 6 and is a blend of opal, palygorskite and chalcedony.

Pink Opal is a stone of hope, purity and health. It is the healer of emotions and is the stone for faithful lovers.  This stone enhances our emotions as well as our spiritual self. Pink Opal assists in keeping us centred and calm.

Used in meditation and with dreams, Pink Opal helps to arouse compassion and allow us to release painful memories.

It has even been referred to as the stone of the Gods.

Pink Opal is associated with the heart chakra.



PINK OPAL PENDANT

Wednesday 15 February 2017

PEARLS

A pearl is a growth formed within the shell of a pearl oyster or other types of mollusk.

In Astrology, it is said that we should wear jewellery made of pearls to assist those who are born with a misaligned moon. By doing so, it is said that love with be enhanced and trust with spouse or partner will be built.

Pearls have been traditionally used to assist with sex drive.

Freshwater pearls enable us to accept love and to see the good within us and within others.

Pearls are the stone of choice for brides due to their association with partnerships and love.

Pearls are linked to heart chakra.

PEARL PENDANT

Tuesday 14 February 2017

VALENTINE'S DAY GIVEAWAY

Congratulations to Kathe Mackay. You are the winner of our Facebook Valentine's Day giveaway. Please private message Enhancing Adornments (as Facebook does not allow a page to contact people without them messaging the page first) and we can arrange to get your Amber Pendant to you.

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VALENTINE'S DAY GIVEAWAY

Monday 13 February 2017

AMAZONITE

Amazonite is a hardness of 6 to 6.5 and is part of the feldspar mineral group.  Contrary to its name, Amazonite cannot be found in the Amazon river after which is was named but can be located in other parts of Brazil.

Amazonite is a soothing stone that balances the male and female energies. It helps us to see both sides of all issues and soothes emotional trauma.

It is known as the stone of courage and truth.

Amazonite is known to heal the heart and throat chakras.

Keep Amazonite under  your pillow to have clear dreams.



AMAZONITE WITH SILVER TASSEL

Saturday 11 February 2017

BLACK ONYX

Onyx is a form of chalcedony from the quartz family and has a hardness of 7.

Black Onyx is the stone of strength, both physically and emotionally.  It has been used to aid concentration and to help us with self-discipline.  Onyx is said to provide support and self-confidence. 

It is invaluable with past life work and helps to eliminate fear and worry.


Physically, Onyx balances the yin and yang energies within our bodies.

There is a set of stones that have been formulated in association with the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.  Black Onyx can be used as the fourth step as part of the continuing to take inventory stage.  

Onyx is the sunstone of Leo and is associated with the root chakra.



BLACK ONYX TREE OF LIFE PENDANT

Friday 10 February 2017

BLUE LACE AGATE

All agate is between a 6.5 to a 7 in hardness. Blue lace agate is found in Africa and is especially hard.

Blue Lace Agate (also known as Blue Chalcedony Lace) is a stone of communication and is known to help you speak your truth. This stone is excellent for public speaking.

Blue Lace Agate is soothing, calming and centering. This stone helps us with confidence. Blue Lace is a harmony stone and its energies are associated with happiness.

This specific agate is used as a protection stone for children.

Physically, Blue Lace Agate is used for arthritic, joint issues and headaches.

Blue Lace Agate is associates with the throat chakra but is also associated with the third eye to help quiet the mind.
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BLUE LACE AGATE SET

Thursday 9 February 2017

LEPIDOLITE

Lepidolite or Lavender Stone has a hardness of 2.5 to 3 and is rich in lithium.

Lepidolite is a balancing and calming stone. It is a wonderful all round healer.  It is known as a stone of transition. 


It is used to remove electronic pollution from the home and office.  Keep a nugget at your computer.

It is said that Lepidolite helps with mood swings, helps with neuralgia, nerve paid and joint issues.


Place a piece of Lepidolite under your pillow to assist with dream recall. 


Lepidolite is associates mainly with the heart or 4th chakra but is also associates with the third eye (6th) and crown (7th) chakras.



LEPIDOLITE WRAPPED PENDANT

Wednesday 8 February 2017

SERPENTINE

According to “Geology.com”, Serpentine is not one mineral.  Chrysotile, antigorite, and lizardite are three of the primary serpentine minerals and there are other more rare minerals that can be found in Serpentine.   The hardness of Serpentine can range from a 3 to a6.

Serpentine is used to clear stagnant energy and any types of energy blockage.

Metaphysically it is used to help activate kundalini energy and is an excellent stone to assist with meditation.

Serpentine is the crystal of choice if you have conflict that you would like to peacefully resolve.

Serpentine is used physically for stomach issues and menstrual cramps.

This stone is associated with the heart chakra (4th) but helps to clear all chakras. 



SERPENTINE TREE OF LIFE


Tuesday 7 February 2017

VALENTINE'S DAY GIVEAWAY

In honour of Valentine’s day, we are offering you a chance to win our Baltic Amber pendant and chain as shown here.

To have your name entered into the draw:
1. Go to our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EnhancingAdornments and “Like” this post (on Enhancing Adornments Facebook page ONLY not from a timeline as due to FB's privacy settings, we may not see your name);


3. “Like” our page www.facebook.com/EnhancingAdornments.

Your name will be included in the draw if you complete all three of these steps.

Tag a friend in your “share” of our post and you will receive an extra entry into the draw.

The draw will take place on February 14, 2017.

Baltic Amber is associated with desire, sensuality and romantic tenderness. Baltic Amber is a perfect “stone” to honour Valentine’s day.

BALTIC AMBER PENDANT AND CHAIN

Monday 6 February 2017

SMOKY QUARTZ

Smoky or Smokey Quartz is as the name suggests a member of the Quartz family with a hardness of 7. It is the national stone of Scotland and has been used in Scottish jewellery for centuries.

Smoky Quartz is the stone of power and is known for its energies that assist in centering & grounding. It turns negativity into positivity and is used for protection. It is perfect for meditation and Reiki.

Smoky Quartz is a stone of serenity and it assists with stress. It is a mood stabilizer.

Smoky Quartz is associated with the root chakra and helps us to accomplish our earthly goals.

SMOKY QUARTZ PENDANT

Friday 3 February 2017

CHAKRAS

Our Chakras are energy centres and when these centres are open and the energies are flowing freely, we are healthy, energetic and productive.

Below is a list of the names of the Chakras (starting from the base of our torso to the top of our head). Also listed are the elements associated with each Chakra, a one-word description of what each Chakra represents, a motto for each Chakra, the colour that represents each Chakra and the name of each healing stone used in this pendant.

Base/Root-Earth, Grounded, I AM, Red, Coral
Sacral-Water, sexuality, I FEEL, Orange, Carnelian
Solar Plexus-Fire, confidence I DO, Yellow, Citrine
Heart-Air, self love, I LOVE, Green, Aventurine
Throat-Sound, communication, I SPEAK, Blue, Lapis Lazuli
Third Eye-Light, Intuition, I SEE, Indigo, Sodilite
Crown-Space, Divine, I UNDERSTAND, Violet, Amethyst

The Pendant has been completed with a Hamsa Hand.



CHAKRA PENDANT WITH HAMPSA HAND



Thursday 2 February 2017

HOWLITE

Howlite is a cauliflower shaped stone with a hardness of 3.5. It is seldom found in crystal form. Frequently howlite is dyed and sold as turquoise. In its natural form, Howlite is white with grey to black veins.

Howlite is known to still the mind, relieves stress, and calms.  As a result, it is excellent for sleep. Howlite encourages patience.

It is the attunement stone & is linked to the spiritual dimensions.  It opens us to insights & wisdom and is a perfect tool for meditation.

Howlite is said to help us become aware of our goals and ambitions. It aids in achieving them.

Howlite is used in crystal healing for pain, and issues related to our bones, among other things. 

Howlite is associates with the crown chakra but also said to balance all chakras.  It is also used as a scrying (seeing) crystal.




HOWLITE STATEMENT SET

Wednesday 1 February 2017

GARNET

Garnet has a hardness of 6.5 to 7.5 and has been used in jewellery since the Bronze Age which was in the third millennium BC

In light of February 14 fast approach we though it only fitting to take a look at Garnet which is a stone of love and passion.  It has been said that its energy is lucky for love.

Garnet is known to push for success and assists in reaching our goals.

Garnet is said to reduce toxins in the body and purifies the blood.

Garnet is an intense stone which stimulates both the crown and the root chakras.

It is said that Garnet activates and amplifies other crystals. 


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Garnet Hearts in Sterling Silver