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Wednesday 28 February 2018

TIGER’S EYE & AFRICAN TURQUOISE (Necklace)



Tiger’s eye is a type of quartz (chalcedony) with a hardness of 7 and ranges from golden to red brown. Most tiger’s eye stones are natural; however, some of the more red coloured stones may have been enhanced through dying. Blue Tiger’s Eye is also known as Hawks Eye and is more of a blue gray in colour. There can be other inclusions in Tiger’s Eye such as hematite which will cause colour variations.

African Turquoise is not a true turquoise but is teal Jasper mined in Africa. It has the same structure and colour tones as turquoise and has a hardness of 6.5 to 7. African Turquoise can range in colour from emerald green to teal blue. The word “Turquoise” is derived from French and is translated as “Turkish Stone”. 

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

If you are seeking direction for your higher self and for greater good, this is the stone of choice. 

Physically, Tiger's eye is associates with bone repair and releasing toxins.

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

African Turquoise is a transformational and evolutionary stone. It assists us in moving forward and being open to new ideas and concepts. It helps us to be open to change, growth and new possibilities. .

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.

African Turquoise balances our moods and is associated with wisdom.

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



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TIGER’S EYE & AFRICAN TURQUOISE NECKLACE


Tuesday 27 February 2018

ANGELITE (Necklace)



Angelite is a blue/grey variety of Anhydrite and was discovered in Peru in the 1980’s.  Angelite has a hardness of 3 to 3.5 which makes it popular for carving.

Angelite is a higher vibration crystal and is a perfect stone for use in meditation, akashic records, visualization and telepathy, astro travel, etc. It has a connection with our spirit guides and our higher self; thus the name (angelic communications). It enhances our psychic and astrological connections as well.

Angelite’s energies has also been associated with assisting in feeling calm and at ease.  This is an excellent stone when working with anger and fear issues.

Angelite is associated and works with the throat, third eye and crown chakras. 

Do not ingest Angelite.



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ANGELITE NECKLACE


Monday 26 February 2018

QUARTZ POINT & AGATE GEODE



An Agate Geode looks much like a potato from the outside. Inside the Geode is the beautiful surprise. Simply put, water containing minerals gathers and through pressure and other processes, the minerals and water harden over time to create this beautiful piece of shimmering art. Agate Geode’s hardness is between 6.5 and 7.

Clear Quartz Crystal is a 7 in hardness and is the most common stone found on our planet. Sculptured by nature, no two points are the same.

Agate is a grounding stone that assists in balancing us emotionally, physically and intellectually. Agate harmonizes the positive and the negative. It assists us with self-confidence and concentration. 

The larger piece in this Lariat necklace is a slice of an Agate Geode which has the same healing energies as Agate but a Geode also contains other minerals which enhance the Agate’s energies. Geodes are said to assist us in seeing the whole picture and afford us the ability to see things from different perspectives.  Geodes are excellent tools to help clear our minds for meditation and for de-stressing.

Quartz Crystal is known as the power stone. It enhances clarity and is very high energy.  It is an amplifier which intensifies the white energy of our higher self as well as any other energy it accompanies. 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. 

Clear Quartz will open our hearts and our minds to higher vibrations which in turn allows our earthly self to connect and understand the truths of spirit.

The Quartz Point in this piece will also amplify the energies of the Agate Geode. Any crystal point is used either remove energy or to draw and to focus energy, depending on how is it used.

Agate Geode is associated with the throat (5th) and heart (4th) chakras. Clear Quartz is associated with the upper chakras.



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QUARTZ POINT & 
AGATE GEODE SLICE LARIAT NECKLACE



Tuesday 13 February 2018

SERPENTINE (Necklace & Earrings)



Serpentine is a Silicate minerals and ranges in colour of greens and browns.  Its hardness ranges from 3 to 6.

Serpentine is used to clear stagnant energy and any types of energy blockage.  This is the crystal of choice if you have conflict that you would like to resolve peacefully.

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,

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



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SERPENTINE CHIP NECKLACE AND EARRINGS


Monday 12 February 2018

FAIRY STONE (Pendant)



Fairy stones, Calcium Carbonate, are approximately 10,000 years old and are 7 to 7.5 in hardness. These stones are found in northern Quebec and Ontario.  Each stone is unique in their design and have been referred to as a Biscuit stones due to their appearance.


Natives of Northern Canada offered Fairy stones as tokens of their love and these stones are thought to be good luck.


Fairy stone, also known as the little helpers, are used to ground and their energies are unlikely to assist in anything that is not grounded. They have excellent energies to help us stay positive and steer away from negativity.


The energies of these stones are used for deep healing and helping us move through trauma.


Fairy stones are associated with the root chakra.


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FAIRY STONE PENDANT


Saturday 10 February 2018

BLACK AGATE (Moon Pendant)


Agate has a hardness of 6.5 to 7. It comes in a wide variety of colours and is banded. Agate is a Chalcedony mineral, which is a microcrystalline variety of the Quartz family.

Black Agate which is used in this pendant is a stone said to assist us in dealing with stress. It helps us to remain calm which can provide inner strength and emphasize 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. These are all placed on the circular pendant representing the emotional cycles.




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BLACK AGATE WITH MOON

Friday 9 February 2018

QUARTZITE (Statement Necklace)



Quartzite, also known as Snow quartz, has a hardness of 7 and gets its milky opaque colour from microscopic inclusions in the quartz.

Quartzite is said to assist in learning lessons and your emotional responses. It assists in stabilizing and releasing stress.  It enhances our ability to relax and slow down. 

Quartzite is said to give us the vision of a child so that we can see without contamination from learned habits and conditioning.

Quartzite is one of the only stone that should be worn on its own as other crystals and minerals can cancel out its effects.

Snow quartz is considered a feminine stone and is known for its purification and soothing qualities.  Do not wear Quartzite during pregnancy, however.

This stone vibrates with the higher chakras.




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QUARTZITE STATEMENT NECKLACE



Thursday 8 February 2018

YELLOW JASPER (Pendant)



Jasper is a form of chalcedony from the quartz family with a hardness of 6.5 to 7.

Yellow Jasper, 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.

All Jasper is associated with grounding and the base chakra. In addition to this, Yellow Jasper is associated with the Solar Plexus Chakra.


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YELLOW JASPER WITH FANCY WRAP


Wednesday 7 February 2018

YELLOW FLUORITE (Pendant)



Fluorite is a calcium fluoride with a hardness of 4.  Fluorite can be found in an array of colours including  Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue, Black, White, Pink, Red, Brown and Orange.

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. 

Yellow Fluorite is considered 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. 

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

Yellow Fluorite is associated with the Solar Plexus Chakra



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YELLOW FLUORITE PENDANT


Tuesday 6 February 2018

TRIDACNA (with Moon Fairy Pendant)


Tridacna beads are made from saltwater clam shells and are pure white. 

Tradacna is known as one of the Seven Treasures of Buddhism.

Tridacna is worn for protection and enhances our magnetic field. It is said to also enhance wisdom. Tridacna stabilizes our moods and is a perfect choice for assistance when annoyed. Because of the mood stabilizing effect, Tridacna can assist in eliminating worry and finding balance mentally (as well as emotionally).
  
Tridacna has many physical health benefits including anti-aging and helping to fight osteoporosis.

We have couples the Tridacna beads with a Moon Fairy Pendant as the Moon is associated with our emotions both with Astrology and metaphysically. The word Fairy (Faerie) is derived from Latin (Fata) and describes enchantment. It has been said that the French "fee" was a woman skilled in magic, and who knew the power and virtue of words, of stones, and of herbs.

This Tridacna and Moon Fairy Charm is intended to stabilize your mood and enchant your world with positive emotion.
  

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TRIDACNA NECKLACE & MOON FAIRY PENDANT



Monday 5 February 2018

Heirloom Jewellery Recreations


Today we are highlighting pearls from a set of old earrings worn by a client’s grandmother at her wedding.  There were lost and damaged pearls in the set but we were able to salvage portions of the two earrings to create a wonderful heirloom necklace. 

Do you have cherished jewellery from a special occasion or a loved one that is broken or unusable?  Commission a piece that will bring new life to jewellery from days gone by.



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GRANDMA’S PEARLS


Saturday 3 February 2018

LARVIKITE (Pendant)


Larvikite was discovered in Larvik, Norway and has a hardness of 6- 6.5 It is also known as Black Labradorite or Norwegian Moonstone.

Larvikite is a grounding and protective stone. It is said to enhance our visions and psychic abilities.

Larvikite stimulates the mind. It assists 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 challenges, helps brain function and increased vitality.

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


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LARVIKITE PENDANT

Friday 2 February 2018

CLEAR QUARTZ POINT (Simple Elegance Pendant)


Clear Crystal quartz is a 7 in hardness and is the most common stone found on our planet. Sculptured by nature, no two points are the same.

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

Clear Quartz is an amplifier which intensifies 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. 

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

Clear Crystal Quartz is associated with the upper chakras





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SIMPLE ELEGANCE CLEAR QUARTZ POINT

Thursday 1 February 2018

AMETHYST (Tassel)


Welcome to February.  It is only fitting that we feature Amethyst today as it is the birthstone of February.  As a side note, it is also the sunstone for the Astrological sign of Pisces.

Amethyst is from the quartz family and has a hardness of 7.

Beautiful Amethyst is one of the most popular of the healing stones and is considered the master healer.

Amethyst is a stone associated with sincerity, protection and purification.   This is a calming stone.

Amethyst's energies are also associated with the psychic realm.

Amethyst comes from the Greek word methustos which can be translated to intoxicated. This stone has been used for centuries in association with sobriety. It is also used for other addictions, and it is said that Amethyst assists with the elimination of cravings.

In healing, Amethyst is not only used on those being healed but is worn by the healer. Amethyst is said to assist with headaches as well as assists and stimulates the immune system.

Amethyst is associates with the crown chakra.



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AMETHYST TASSEL