JASPER – AQUARIUS TALISMAN

As mentioned yesterday, Jasper is the talisman for Aquarius and in honour of our current sun sign, Aquarius, we are highlighting a Jasper arrowhead pendant.

Jasper is from the quartz family and has a hardness of between 6.5 and 7 on the Mohs scale. 

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. This piece is said to draw strength and vitality and assists us in being loving and compassionate. 

Jasper is said to enhance tranquility and helps us to eliminate 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. 

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AMETHYST – AQUARIUS BIRTH/SUNSTONE

Aquarius has several birthstones, also called sunstones or zodiac stones, including amethyst, garnet, moss agate, opal and sugilite.   Jasper is the talisman for Aquarius and turquoise is the planetary stone.

Today, we will highlight Amethyst which is from the quartz family and has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale. 

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

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

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

Amethyst comes from the Greek word methustos which can be translated as intoxicated. This stone has been used for centuries in association with sobriety and is also used for other addictions.  It is said that Amethyst assists with the elimination of cravings. (Oh yet another good reason to highlight Amethyst)

In healing, Amethyst is not only used on those being healed but also is worn by the healer as its energies heal the healer.

Physically, 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 – AQUARIUS BIRTH/SUNSTONE

PEARL CUTLERY BRACELET

We are highlighting yet another up-cycles or repurposes creation.  This lovely designed handle has been enhanced with 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 anyone with a misaligned moon should wear jewellery made of pearls. By doing so, it is said that love with be enhanced and trust with spouse or partner will be built.   Pearls have been referred to as the tears of the Moon.

Pearls have been traditionally used to assist with sex drive. 

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 associated with the heart chakra.

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“BELIEVE” PENDANT

As mentioned last week, we are up-cycling or repurposing silverware to create wonderful creations.

Today we are highlighting this lovely hammered spoon head adorned with angel wings.

“Believe”………What do you believe? 

Open you heart, your mind and soul to all that is and believe.  Have faith in the process and know that you are on the right path, heading exactly where you are meant to go.

Believe in yourself, in your abilities and your choices.

What do wings represent to you?  It has been said that wings represent intelligence, divine message, protection, faith, freedom, love and the list goes on. 

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TOURMALINE

Tourmaline is a semi-precious gemstone with a hardness of 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale.  Tourmaline is a combination of several minerals, the most common or which are Elbaite, Schorl, and Dravite.  Tourmaline comes in a very wide variety of colours.  Today’s showcased piece colours include yellow,  gold, green, pink and black Tourmaline.

The key is a symbol of “unlocking” whether it is freedom, knowledge, power, enlightenment, gateways, etc.  It is a powerful symbol.

Tourmaline is a healing crystal that is associated with moving beyond old habits which in turn make change a little easier. 

Tourmaline is a powerful grounding stone and enhances tolerance and understanding.  This is the stone of choice when a positive attitude is essential.

In ancient times, it was used to ward off evil spirits. Today it is still used as a shamanic stone for protection and purification.

Pink Tourmaline is known for its feminine gentleness and compassion. Green is more masculine healing with courage and strength. Yellow/gold/brown Tourmaline is used for emotional balance and black for clarify and energy.

Tourmaline is said to reduce toxins that cause chronic diseases.  Tourmaline is said to cause a cleaning of the nervous system which again, as mentioned earlier, helps to create less stress, alertness as well as greater circulation.  It is important to remember that all healing starts on a spiritual level.

These colours of Tourmaline are associated with and cleanses most of our chakras.

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TOURMALINE KEY PENDANT

MOTHER OF PEARL ON HAMMERED SILVER

Today's creation is a cluster of Mother of pearl beads on a backdrop of hammered silver.

Mother of Pearl is the inner layer (nacre) of the shell of some oysters, mussels and abalones.  It has a hardness of 2.5 to 4.5

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.

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MOTHER OF PEARL ON HAMMERED SILVER

QUARTZ CRYSTAL SILVER BRACELET

This silver bracelet has been adorn with a Clear Quartz nugget.

Clear Quartz Crystal has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale and is the most common stone found on our planet.

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

Clear Quartz 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.  It therefore helps with our focus.

Clear Quartz also amplifies the energies of any stone or mineral that it accompanies.

Just as with other stones and minerals such as Apophollite and Amethyst, clear Quartz is used by many healers.

Clear Crystal Quartz is associated with the upper chakras

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QUARTZ CRYSTAL SILVER BRACELET

CROWNED HEAD WITH OBSIDIAN & CRYSTAL

We are currently upcycling or repurposing silverware to create wonderful pieces of jewellery.

Today we are highlighting this lovely spoon head with its crowning handle.  We have also adorned the pendant with a small obsidian bead and a small crystal bead.

Obsidian is natural glass occurring from molten magma and has a hardness of 5 to 5.5.  Crystals are not natural crystals minerals but are lead crystal glass made by various companies such as Swarovski in Austria.

Obsidian will enhance integrity and honesty and is the stone of manifesting and healing.   Obsidian is a protective stone and helps to alleviate negativity.  Obsidian assists with dealing with emotional blockages.   Obsidian is associates with the root or first chakra.

Glass crystal has the energies of glass.  Glass brings positive energy, hope, joy, good luck, and diffuses negative energy. These crystals carry energies of transformation and rebirth.

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CROWNED HEAD PENDANT

LARVIKITE AND STERLING

Larvikite contains a high percentage of the mineral anorthoclase but also contains feldspar which gives it the blue reflective qualities.  Larvikite has a hardness of 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale.

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 assists us with understanding, with 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) and the Third Eye (6th) chakras

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LARVIKITE STERLING BRACELET

AMETHYST KEY

The key is a symbol of “unlocking” whether it be freedom, knowledge, power, enlightenment, gateways, etc.  It is a powerful symbol.

Today’s highlight key has been enhanced with Amethyst which is one of the most popular of the healing stones.  It is considered the master healer.  This symbolic pendant would then suit those who heal and those who require healing as Amethyst is not only used on those being healed but also is worn by the healer as its energies heal the healer.

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

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

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

Physically, Amethyst is said to assist with headaches as well as assists and stimulates the immune system.

Amethyst is associates with the crown chakra.

Amethyst is from the quartz family and has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale.  This particular pendant showcases a pale purple Amethyst which is highlighted with bicone crystals.

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AMETHYST KEY

AMAZONITE COLLAR

Amazonite is part of the feldspar family and has a hardness of 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale.

This is a soothing stone that balances the male and female energies. It helps us to see both sides of all issues and its energies are said to assist us in being calm after emotional trauma.

It is known as the stone of courage and truth.

Keep Amazonite in or under your pillowcase to assist with clear dreams.

Wear Amazonite after illness or surgery to aid with healing.

Amazonite heals the heart and throat chakras.

It should be noted to handle Amazonite with care as it easily chips or cracks.

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AMAZONITE COLLAR

HEMATITE WITH MAGNETITE

Hematite is an iron oxide with trace amounts of titanium.  It is a myth that Hematite is magnetic on its own.  Hematite is only magnetic if it contains enough magnetite to attract it to a magnet.   Hematite has a hardness of 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale.

Hematite is grounding, enhances expansion and is protective. It is associated with peace and harmony and harmonizes the spirit, mind and body.

It stimulated memory, concentration and focus. It is used to assist with addictions and is used during the inventory stage of the program.

Physically, Hematite is said to help with blood supply and is beneficial for leg cramps and anxiety.

Hematite is associated with the root chakra.

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HEMATITE BRACELET

JEWELLERY REPAIRS AND UPDATES

These lovely cut Cubic Zirconia stones arrived in worn out metal and with pieces missing. 

Today, they have a fresh new look tailored to our customer’s jewellery style preference.

What is in your jewellery box waiting to be given a second chance?

Enhancing Adornments also offers commissioned pieces and we have a few ready-made creations on hand.

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DUMORTIERITE

Dumortierite is a member of the quartz family and has a hardness between 7 and 8.5 on the Mohs scale. It can resemble Lapis Lazuli or azurite in colour.

Dumortierite is known as the stone of patience.  It is said to assist in finding solutions to any hurdles we are facing.

Dumortierite is the key to power, clarity and order. It is a perfect stone for students and those that require enhancement of their mental abilities.

Dumortierite is a must for those working on developing their psychic abilities. This quartz is associated with stimulation of the Pineal Gland which in hand opens the Third Eye.

Dumortierite is also been associated with the Throat Chakra

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DUMORTIERITE

AMETHYST HIGHLIGHTED WITH FLUORITE

This particular bracelet consists of several smaller amethyst coin beads highlights with a purple fluorite bead in the centre.  Amethyst, which is from the quartz family, has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale.  Fluorite has a hardness of 4 and can range in colour from clear to black. The most popular is purple and then green.

Amethyst is one of the most popular of the healing stones and is considered the master healer.  Amethyst is not only used on those being healed but also is worn by the healer as its energies heal the healer.

Amethyst is a stone associated with sincerity, protection and purification.  Amethyst's energies are also associated with the psychic realm.

Amethyst comes from the Greek word methustos which can be translated as intoxicated. This stone has been used for centuries in association with sobriety and is also used for other addictions.  It is said that Amethyst assists with the elimination of cravings. (Oh yet another good reason to highlight Amethyst)

Physically, Amethyst is said to assist with headaches as well as assists and stimulates the immune system.

Amethyst is associates with the crown chakra.

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.

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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AMETHYST HIGHLIGHTED WITH FLUORITE

LAVA ESSENTIAL OIL PENDANT

This collar was created so that essential oils could be added to the Lava stone which acts as a wick. Just as with stone energy, essential oils have wonderful affects on our bodies, minds and emotions. You can add a different essential oil each day depending on your needs and likes.

Lava or Lava stone is also known as Volcanic rock or Basalt and has a hardness of 3 to 3.5.  

Lava stone energy is known to bring strength and courage to those that wear it. It is said that the energies of Lava help to curb our anger. Like most black stones, it is grounding and offers protection.

Lava is also a high energy stone and is associates with fertility.  It is considered to help raise libito.

Lava is a powerful stone for those born under the element of Fire in Astrology. It is also beneficial for those that lack fire and are timid or lack drive.

Lava is also associates with the root chakra.

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LAVA ESSENTIAL OIL PENDANT

DRUZY WITH AGATE HOST

Druzy is a collection of tiny crystals with a glittering effect.  The Druzy in our highlighted pieces are on an Agate host.  These particular beads feature a matte silver gray color (dyed) with druzy inclusions occupying the openings or surfaces of some of the beads.

Druzy is considered to be a healing stone that purifies and amplifies the body's natural healing properties and strengthens the spirit.  Druzy is said to help release blocked energies.

Druzy’s energies work similar to crystal clusters and therefore are excellent when working in group settings for metaphysical development, meditation groups, support groups, etc.  Druzy will bring the group energies together.

Druzy’s metaphysical properties are directly linked to the host mineral.  As mentioned our host mineral is Agate.

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. 

Agate Geode is associated with the throat and heart chakras.  Druzy will heal and align all chakras.

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DRUZY – AGATE

CLEAR QUARTZ POINT

Clear Crystal Quartz points are our most frequently commissioned mineral to be created into a pendants. 

Clear Crystal Quartz has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale and quartz is the most common mineral found on our planet.  These points are sculptured by nature, and no two points are every the same.  Be sure to look at the crystal faces of your point.  There are many different degrees and angles.

In general crystal quartz are amplifiers which expands the white energy of our higher self. It is said that Clear Quartz will assist us in achieving clarity in our communication abilities as well as our own personal thoughts.

Clear Crystal Quartz is a stone used by many healers. These points are used to draw and focus energy.

It is said if we wear a Clear Crystal Quartz point, it will open our hearts and our minds to the higher vibrations which allow our earthly self to connect and understand the truths of spirit.

Clear Crystal Quartz stimulates the immune and circulatory systems.

A point which is clear is associated with the masculine energies and a point with a more milky clarity is associated with the feminine energies.

Clear Crystal Quartz works with the upper chakras and stimulates the Crown Chakra.

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CHAKRA SIMPLICITY

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 beginners 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 specific 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

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EMERALD - MYSTIC BIRTHSTONE FOR JANUARY

Continuing from our post yesterday highlighting the modern and traditional birthstone for January (Garnet), today we are highlighting the mystic birthstone, Emerald.  Emerald is also the traditional birthstone for May and the sunstone for Cancer. 

Emerald is from the Beryl family and has a hardness of 7.5 to 8.  If the stone is a light green it would be referred to as Green Beryl and if it is a darker green it is referred to as Emerald.

Emerald is a stone associated with inspiration and patience. It is known as the stone of successful love. Emerald enhances partnerships, friendships and unconditional love.

This is the stone of regeneration, recovery and mental clarity.

Physically, Emerald is said to rejuvenate the organs, in particular. It is known as the stone of choice for assisting with treating the hearts. It is also well known for treating and sooth the eyes. 

Emerald calms the emotions and as a result, it is recommended that it is not worn constantly as it is said to overly affect our emotions. 

Emerald is associates with the heart chakra.

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EMERALD - MYSTIC BIRTHSTONE FOR JANUARY

GARNET – JANUARY BIRTHSTONE

We thought it only appropriate to highlight the modern and the traditional birthstone of January – Garnet.

Garnet has a hardness of 6.5 to 7.5 and has been used in jewellery since the Bronze Age (in the third millennium BC)  Garnet comes in an array of colours from the classic red garnet to red/violet, ambers, oranges, yellows and greens.  The garnet highlighted today is Kashgar garnet discovered in China

Garnet is associated with love and passion and is known as the stone of commitment.  Garnet amplified and draws the qualities we are looking for in a relationship such as trust and devotion.  It has been said that its energy bring luck with love.

Garnet’s energies push for success and it assists us in reaching our goals.

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

It is said that Garnet activates and amplifies other crystals.

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

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SUNSTONE

Sunstone is part of the feldspar family and it has a hardness of 6 to 6.5.

With New Year’s resolutions in mind, we thought we would highlight Sunstone, a stone associates with weight loss because of the “ray of hope” that it provides.  It is said that Sunstone give us that extra little push we may require to keep going. 

Sunstone is also associated with good luck and good fortune. It is said to empower self-healing and the feeling of self-worth. It is a light inspiring stone. 

Sunstone is a stone of vibrancy and stimulates feel good.  This is an ideal stone for inspirational speakers, leadership and independence (and again pushing us to stick with our goals). 

For centuries, Sunstone has been used for rheumatism and general aches and pains. More recently, Sunstone is also used to metaphysically treat osteoarthritis and cramps.

Sunstone clears and cleanses all of the Chakras

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SUNSTONE