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Wednesday 31 May 2017

LARVIKITE

Larvikite contains a high percentage of the mineral anorthoclase but also contains feldspar which gives it the blue reflective qualities.

Larvikite is a grounding and protective stone originating from Norway (also known as Black Labradorite or Norwegian Moonstone).

It is said to enhance our visions and psychic abilities. Larvikite stimulates the mind. It assist us in understanding, spiritual clarity and to open our minds to new ideas without emotional attachment.

It is said that Larvikite can spiritually assist us with learning disabilities, helps brain function and increased vitality.

Larvikite is associates with the Root (1st chakra) and the Third Eye (6th chakra)




LARVIKITE WITH HEART

Tuesday 30 May 2017

TIGER'S EYE & AFRICAN TURQUOISE

Tiger's eye promotes harmony and balance (especially mentally) without interference from emotions. It assists us with our perceptions, understanding and wisdom. It assists to eliminate illusions.

African Turquoise it the stone of evolution and promotes development and growth. It assists us to opening our mind spiritually to new ideas and concepts.

Physically, Tiger's eye is associates with bone repair and releasing toxins. Turquoise is a stone to assist in strengthening us physically and mentally. It spiritually assists us with head and neck issues including migraines, headaches and balance issues.

Tiger's eye has been used as a talisman and is said to attract abundance. Turquoise balances our moods.

Tiger’s eye is associated with the Sacral (2nd) and Solar Plexus (3rd) chakras. African Turquoise is associates with the Throat (5th) and Third Eye (6th) chakras




TIGER’S EYE & AFRICAN TURQUOISE NECKLACE 

Monday 29 May 2017

COPPER (DANISH HONOUR)

This is a specially commissioned necklace in honour of Danish heritage.  It includes a twenty-five øre coin (Danish krone) and a charm representing the famous “The Little Mermaid” which was sculptured by Edvard Eriksen and has graced the waterfront of Copenhagen since 1913.  The entire necklace has been created in copper (both natural and patina). 

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

Copper is a conductor and therefore is an excellent means to transfer and amplify energy. This metal is a great choice for healers.

Spiritually, Copper is the metal of the body.

Metaphysically, copper is used for grounding. Since ancient time, Copper has been used in talismans because of its protective qualities.

Both Copper is associated with the base and sacral chakras.


REMEMBERING DENMARK IN COPPER

Saturday 27 May 2017

FIRE AGATE & UNAKITE

Fire agate is a chalcedony quartz and has a hardness of 6.5 to 7.  Unakite is combination of Feldspar, clear Quartz and Epidote and has a hardness of 6 to 7.

Traditionally, Fire Agate has been used to encouraged those who are timid and shy to speak up. It helps those that need to be more assertive so that they are not ignored or bullied.

Fire Agate is said to stimulate sexual energy and helps with sexual imbalances including fear of intimacy. It is also said to assist with the increase of physical energy to increase stamina and blood circulation.

Orange fire agate is associated with the Sacral chakra.

Unakite is said to benefit the female reproductive system and is beneficial during pregnancy.

Unakite said to assist with any type of addiction including overeating. Unakite is an excellent healer during prolonged illness or hospitalization.

Unakite is associates with the Heart chakra.



FIRE AGATE AND UNAKITE STATEMENT SET

Friday 26 May 2017

BLOODSTONE (Heliotrope)(Jasper)

Bloodstone is a Heliotrope which is a variety of Jasper and has a 7 in hardness.

Jasper, as a whole, in ancient times was worn by shamans and kings as it is a powerful protection stone and helps to ground.

Jasper is known as the supreme nurturer and its energy is slow and continual.

Bloodstone specifically draws strength and vitality and assists us in being loving and compassionate. It assists with courage, living in the moment and calming the mind.

Bloodstone can assist with the clarity for good decision making as it helps to clear impatience and aggressiveness.  

Bloodstone is said to cleanse our energy as well as our blood.  It benefits blood rich organs and circulation.  It is a powerful healer.

This stone in particular contains very vibrant turquoise green which is unusual for Bloodstone which normally has a more earthy green.  This leads me to believe that it was enhanced by the supplier but this is not for certain.

Bloodstone is associated with the lower chakras. 


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BLOODSTONE (Jasper) PENDANT

Thursday 25 May 2017

NATURAL 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, as seen here.

Howlite is known as the calming stone and is an excellent choice for stress relief.

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

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

Howlite is excellent for all of our chakras and is used as a scrying (seeing) crystal.

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Howlite with Rings

Wednesday 24 May 2017

Red Jasper

Jasper is from the quartz family and is a 6.5 to 7 in hardness. 

Jasper, in ancient times, was worn by shamans and kings as it is a powerful protection stone and helps to ground.

Jasper is known as the supreme nurturer and its energy is slow and continual.

Jasper is said to give us courage to speak our truth. Jasper is said to enhance tranquility and helps us to eliminate or ease stress.

Red (sometimes called Brown) Jasper has been used to assist when quitting smoking or other addictions as it strengthens the emotional body.

Jasper aligns the chakras.

The tree of life is very symbolic from its grounding roots, stable trunk, medicinal leaves, ability to filter and clean air, bearing of fruit and the list goes on. 


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JASPER TREE PENDANT

Tuesday 23 May 2017

AZURITE & MALACHITE

The beads in this pendant are a combination of Azurite and Malachite.
Azurite assists in clearing and expanding the mind for understanding, and Malachite draws peace and harmony, clearing past emotional trauma.
This combination is said to clear deep past emotional trauma and opens the mind to healing.
Physically this stone is used for arthritis and other bodily aches.
Azurite is associated with the third eye chakra and Malachite is a cleanser for all chakras.
Both Azurite and Malachite have a 3.5 to 4 in hardness and both are a copper base mineral.
It should be noted that with some people, this combined stone can cause heart palpitations.
AZURITE & MALACHITE PENDANT



Monday 22 May 2017

AQUAMARINE (BERYL)

Aquamarine is from the Beryl family and it come by its greeny or sea blue colour from iron impurities in the colourless, glassy, beryl crystal. It has a hardness of 7.5 to 8.

Aquamarine helps us to calmly speak our truth and to have courage. The keyword for Aquamarine is Courage. It brings us hope and helps us to experience peace.

Aquamarine can help us move forward with positive changes in life by releasing events of the past.

Aquamarine is associated with the Throat Chakra.


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AQUAMARINE TREE OF LIFE

Saturday 20 May 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

Friday 19 May 2017

IOLITE

Iolite is a form of cordierite and is a 7 to 7.5 in hardness. Ios in Greek means "Violet" and this stone can vary from a Sapphire blue to a dark violet.

Iolite is used for inner work. It assists us in finding solutions to overwhelming issues. It provides us with self-assurance and endurance.

Iolite can provide a conduit between our conscious and unconscious self which is invaluable when carrying out self-work.

It is a wonderful tool for psychic and clair senses development.

This is a recommended talisman for those experiencing debt issues and those wanting to be responsible.

Iolite is associated with the Third Eye Chakra



IOLITE WRAPPED NUGGET

Thursday 18 May 2017

LEMON CHRYSOPRASE

Chrysoprase is a unique green to lemon quartz that gets its colour from nickel as opposed to iron like most other green stones. Chrysoprase has a hardness of 6.5 to 7.

Chrysoprase is the stone of grace and compassion.  It encourages trust and pushes us to feel secure.

All Chrysoprase are associated with hope.   It is said to bring those issues that are unconscious forward to our conscious mind thereby heightening perception.

Chrysoprase’s energies are associated with the truth and it brings insight. 

Chrysoprace is associated with fertility

Place a nugget of Lemon Chrysoprase under a child’s pillow that suffers night terrors. Chrysoprace helps to heal the inner child and assist with depression.

Lemon Chrysoprase is associated with the Heart Chakra.

LEMON CHRYSOPRASE WRAPPED PENDANT

Wednesday 17 May 2017

SERPENTINE

Chrysotile, antigorite, and lizardite are three of the primary minerals found in Serpentine. There are other more rare minerals that can be found in Serpentine as well as Serpentine is made up of a combination of minerals. The hardness of Serpentine can range from 3 to 6.

Serpentine, by some, is called the new Jade.

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

Serpentine is the crystal of choice when you are looking for a peaceful resolution for any type of conflict.

It is an excellent abundance stone for whatever your focus may be – monetary, good health, relationships, etc.

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

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.


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SERPENTINE TREE OF LIFE

Tuesday 16 May 2017

YELLOW JASPER

Jasper is a form of chalcedony from the quartz family and it has a hardness of 6.5 to 7.

Jasper, yellow in particular, has been worn by shamans and priest for protection. It provides insight for spiritual and psychic work as well as meditation.

Jasper helps us to overcome self-consciousness and is perfect when living in small communities to build friendships. A keyword here would be “nurture”.

Yellow Jasper assists the intellect and is a perfect partner in learning making it an ideal stone choice for students.

All Jasper is associated with grounding and the base chakra.  Specifically, Yellow Jasper is associated with the Solar Plexus Chakra.


YELLOW JASPER PENDANT

Monday 15 May 2017

AMETHYST

Amethyst, the master healer, is the crystal of sincerity, protection, purification.

Amethyst's energies are associated with the psychic realm and this stone has been used for centuries in association with sobriety. It is also used for other addictions (assists with the elimination of cravings).

Amethyst is a calming stone and is said to assist with headaches.

Amethyst is not only used on those being healed but also is worn by the healer.

Amethyst is associates with the crown chakra.

Amethyst stimulates the immune system.


AMETHYST SWIRL PENDANT

Saturday 13 May 2017

Clear Chrystal Quartz Points

Quartz Crystal is known as the power stone. It enhances clarity and is high energy.

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

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

Clear Quartz Cluster Pendant 

Friday 12 May 2017

LABRADORITE (Green & Yellow Reflections)

Labradorite is the stone of new beginnings, transformation and personal growth.

Labradorite enhances our intuitive and mental abilities as well as our ability to open to new ideas and our creative talents.

This stone is known to assist those that use their hands for healing and it helps with dream recall.

Labradorite is recognized for its lovely flashes of colour under light and in history has been associated with the aurora borealis. These particular stones have wonderful green/yellow flashes when hit by direct light.

Labradorite is associates with the throat chakra.

Labradorite is from the feldspar family and has a hardness of 6 to 6.5


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LABRADORITE WEAVED PENDANT

Thursday 11 May 2017

Chrysoprase and Moonstone

This is a specially commissioned piece with a focus on fertility/pregnancy.

Chrysoprase (the large stone in the pendant) is known as one of the fertility stones for both men and women. It is a stone associated with hope and compassion. It is said to bring those issues that are unconscious forward to our conscious mind. Chrysoprase’s energies are associated with the truth and it brings insight.

Chrysoprase helps to obtain deep meditative states and to heal the inner child.

It is said to assist the immune system and as mentioned to assist with fertility.

Moonstone, the stone of intuition and emotion, highlights feminine energies and assists in soothing stress and stabilizing emotions. It should be noted that women may need to remove Moonstone jewellery during the full moon.

Physically, Moonstone is said to help the reproductive system and fertility.

Chrysoprase is associates with the heart chakra and Moonstone is associated with the third eye and crown chakras.

Of course we had to incorporation the goddess of fertility to complete our pendant.

Moonstone is a gemstone from the feldspar family with a hardness of 6 to 6.5.
Chrysoprase is a green phase of Chalcedony (Quartz) and has a hardness of 7.

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FERTILITY PENDANT

Wednesday 10 May 2017

RAINBOW MOONSTONE

Moms can be the sunshine of our lives.  With this in mind, I have created a wire weaved sun, the core of which is a beautiful rainbow Moonstone.  

Moonstone, the stone of intuition and emotion, highlights feminine energies and assists in soothing stress and stabilizing emotions.  It should be noted that women may need to remove Moonstone jewellery at the full moon (today being a Full Moon in Scorpio).

Physically, Moonstone is said to help the reproductive system and fertility.

This gemstone is associated with the third eye and crown chakras.

Moonstone is a gemstone from the feldspar family with a hardness of 6 to 6.5.

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RAINBOW MOONSTONE SUN

Tuesday 9 May 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 also 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.

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CORAL WEAVED PENDANT

Monday 8 May 2017

LABRADORITE

We have created this choker enhanced with Labradorite with prom/graduation/commencement in mind.

Labradorite is the stone of new beginnings and transformation.  It is connection with transformation and personal growth. 

Labradorite enhances our intuitive and mental abilities as well as our ability to open to new ideas and our creative abilities.

Labradorite assists those that use their hands for healing and helps with dream recall.

Labradorite is known for its lovely flashes of colour under light and in history has been associated with the aurora borealis. These particular stones have wonderful blue flashes when hit by direct light.

Labradorite is associates with the throat chakra.

Labradorite is from the feldspar family and has a hardness of 6 to 6.5



LABRADORITE CHOKER

Saturday 6 May 2017

CHRYSOPRASE

Again, keeping with our Mother theme, we have created today’s pendant with fertility in mind.

Chrysoprase is known as one of the fertility stones for both men and women.  It is a stone associated with hope and compassion.  It is said to bring those issues that are unconscious forward to our conscious mind.  Chrysoprase’s energies are associated with the truth and brings insight.

Chrysoprace helps to obtain deep meditative states and to heal the inner child.

It is said to assist the immune system and as mentioned to assist with fertility.

Chrysoprase is associates with the heart chakra and some same the sacral chakra as well.

As it only seems fitting, we have included the goddess of fertility with this Chrysoprase nugget to complete our pendant.



Fertility Goddess with Chrysoprase

Friday 5 May 2017

CLEAR QUARTZ CRYSTAL POINT

Quartz Crystal is known as the power stone. Again, it is an appropriate choice for Mom. It enhances clarity and is high energy.
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
Clear Crystal quartz is a 7 in hardness and is the most common stone found on our planet.

Clear Quartz Crystal Point Pendant

Thursday 4 May 2017

ANGEL ABOVE PYRITE

Still keeping with Mother’s Day and various symbolisms associated with mothers, we have created an Angel pendant with pyrite chips on the bottom to keep her protected.

Pyrite is a stone of protection and has been used as a talisman for protection and well being.

Pyrite inspires creativity in many areas including the arts and areas of study that require perfection. Pyrite stimulates commitment, ambition and perseverance. A stone note only excellent for Mom but also for students.

Physically, Pyrite is used to help with viral infections, including colds and flu.

Pyrite is associated with the solar plexus chakra.

Pyrite is made of iron sulfide and can also contain small amounts of cobalt, nickel, silver, and gold.  Pyrite has hardness of 6 to 6.5.


ANGEL ABOVE PYRITE



Wednesday 3 May 2017

RUTILATED QUARTZ

Rutilated Quartz can be identified by the rutile crystal inclusions in the clear quartz. This particular stone has golden threads or needles of Titanium Oxide throughout.

Rutilated Quartz is the "moving energy" crystal.  Rutile is known for its intense energy and quartz magnifies the energy of other stones.

Rutilated Quartz helps with focus and with making positive decisions. It’s energies are uplifting and helps us to overcome our fears.

This is a motivational crystal and will help with self-esteem, mood, meditation, communication, etc.

Rutilated Quartz is a wonderful meditation crystal particularly when meditating for psychic clarity.

This quartz is associated with the solar plexus chakra but is beneficial with assisting with any and all chakras when they are sluggish.

Physically, it is used to help our immune system.



RUTILATED QUARTZ PENDANT


Tuesday 2 May 2017

Crystal

Again with Mom in mind, we have created a double Heart Pendant woven together as one. 

The pendant has been enhanced with man-made glass crystals. As a result, they have the energies of the glass from which they are made. Glass crystal is said to bring positive energy, hope, joy, and good luck. It is said that glass crystal reflects away negative energy.

These crystals carry energies of transformation and rebirth.


Double Heart with Crystal Glass Pendant

Monday 1 May 2017

Yellow Fluorite

In general, Fluorite is a highly protective stone and can be 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.

Yellow Fluorite is the genius stone, the stone of the mind. It is excellent for students as it is used for understanding, intelligence, and logic. It is an excellent stone for use for group work and combined efforts.

Yellow Fluorite is associated with the Solar Plexus Chakra



YELLOW FLUORITE PENDANT