CITRINE & AMBER

Today we are highlighting Citrine and Baltic Amber showcased in these lovely drop earrings created with copper.

 

Citrine has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale and is from the quartz family. The colour of citrine can vary from light yellow to a light orange-yellow. Most citrine on the market is heated amethyst which may have been treated naturally by Mother Nature or may have been treated by we humans.  Heated Amethyst, sold as citrine, can range in colour from dark yellow to a dark red-yellow.  Smokey quartz can also be treated to turn yellow. According to minerals.net, all heat-treated “citrine” has a red tint. Some very light natural Citrine can be sold under the name of “Lemon Quartz”.

 

Citrine is known as the "success" stone and for its abundance qualities. It is also associated with happiness and is said to increase and clarify personal power and energy.

 

Baltic Amber is a fossilized tree resin that is used similar to any crystal, mineral or stone in jewellery creation.  Baltic Amber has a hardness ranging from 2 to 2.5 on the Mohs scale.

 

Baltic Amber is associated with desire, sensuality and romantic tenderness. It is said that it is used to find lasting love.

 

Citrine is connected to the Solar Plexus chakra. Baltic Amber reactivates the Sacral Chakra and is used to cleanse all chakras.

 

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CHAROITE

Charoite is a silicate mineral with a hardness of 4.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale.  It comes is a variety of purples and can contain black, green and orange as well.

 

Charoite is known as a stone of transformation. Its energies are said to help us to see clearly and to turn negative emotions into positive ones.

 

Metaphysically, this is a stone used for deep emotional and physical healing. It is said to be an ideal choice for the sick and the elderly.

 

Charoite is associated with the crown chakra.

 

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TRIDACNA (with Waxing Moon)

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

 

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

 

Metaphysically, Tridacna is worn for protection and is said to enhances our magnetic field and enhance wisdom.

 

Tridacna is used to stabilize moods and finding balance mentally.  It is said to be a perfect choice for assisting with feelings of annoyance and to eliminate worry.

 

We have completed the Tridacna earrings with a Waxing Moon charm, the symbol of the Maiden.  The Moon is associated with our emotions both with Astrology and metaphysically. The Waxing Moon phase (following the New Moon) is said to be a time for spells connected to new beginnings, growth, love and positive change.

 

Tridacna is associates with the crown chakra.

 

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GARNET

Garnet 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 to red/violet, ambers, oranges, yellows and greens.  Today’s highlighted garnet is a deep red which only reflects back under light. Garnet which has a hardness of 6.5 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale.

 

Garnet is associated with love and passion and is known as the stone of commitment. Garnet is used to amplify and it is said to draw 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.

 

Metaphysically, Garnet’s energies are used for success and to assist in reaching our goals.

 

Garnet is used to activate and amplify other crystals.

 

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

 

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ROSE QUARTZ

Rose quartz as suggested by its name is a member of the Quartz family and has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale.  The colour is usually muted but occasionally can be found as a vivid pink. Rose quartz is generally not treated.

 

Rose quartz is known as the stone of love - love for others AND love for self. It is said to be a crystal of high energy and unconditional love for any situation.

 

Rose quartz is used for self-esteem and self-worth. Its loving energies is said to teach us to apply this love to ourselves. This in turn assists us with our own self-worth.

Rose quartz is known as being calming and perfect for crisis.  It is said to assist in learning how to accept change and deal with unexpressed emotions and grief.

 

Rose quartz has been worn to assist fertility.

 

Rose quartz is associated with the heart chakra.

 

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PEARL (SUN SIGN CANCER)

In celebration of entering the sun sign Cancer, we are highlighting the sunstone Pearl. A pearl is a growth formed within the shell of a pearl oyster or other types of mollusk. Pearl is one of the most ancient of gemstones and can be found in many colours from white to black (dark hues such as grey, charcoal, metallic and dark purple).  Pearls have a hardness of 2.5 and as a result, scratch easily.

 

Pearls over the years have been the birthstone of February, April, June, July and November.  Astrologers have linked pearls to the Moon which is the energy of our emotions. Pearls have been referred to as the teardrops of the Moon.

 

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 traditionally used to assist with sex drive and are said 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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CHAKRA PENDANT WITH REIKI HAND

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

The pendant has been completed with a reiki hand charm.  There are several different charms available.

 

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PEACH MOONSTONE

Moonstones come in a variety of colors range from colorless to gray, brown, yellow, green, or pink. The clarity ranges from transparent to translucent. Moonstone is from the Feldspar family and has a hardness of 6 on the Mohs scale.

 

Today we are highlighting Peach Moonstone. 

 

Moonstone is said to be a stone of intuition, emotion and mystery. It is known as the stone of Goddess energy.

 

Peach Moonstone highlights feminine energies and said to assist in soothing stress and stabilizing emotions.

 

Peach Moonstone in particular is said to have gentle loving energy and is used to comfort during worry and stress. Its energies are associated with creativity, psychic abilities, the cycle of life, passion and dreams.

 

This stone is an ideal talisman for sensitive children.

 

It should be noted that children and women may need to remove Moonstone jewellery during the full moon.  Today we will be experiencing the Strawberry Full Moon.

 

Moonstone is associated with the third eye and crown chakras.

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DRAGONS VEIN

Dragons Vein Agate is created by heating agate until fractures appear, then enhancing the contrast of the cracks by filling with a permanent surface additive giving it a beautiful veiny effect. It represents the dragon’s scales, a mythical creature of power.

 

Dragons Vein Agate is associated with creativity and creative visualization making it a perfect choice for students and artists.

 

It is known as an emotional healer. As with all agate this stone is a slow and lower vibrational stone. Sure but steady, its energetic effects are said to take time to manifest but will have wonderful long term benefits.

 

Agate is known as a protective and harmonizing stone for relieves anxiety and stress. It is also known as a stone of balance and strength. Agate’s energy is also said to strengthen the body and helps us to connection to the earth (grounding).

 

Emotionally, agate is said to give courage, self-confidence, and dispel fears.

 

Agates can remove blockages from all chakras.

 

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JUNE MODERN BIRTHSTONE - PEARLS

June has three main birthstones, Pearl, Moonstone (modern) and Alexandrite (traditional). Today we are going to highlight Pearl.

 

Pearl is one of the most ancient of gemstones. The Pearl can be found in many different colours including white, cream, champagne, varying gray hues, black, purple, pink, green, blue and brown. Pearls have a hardness of 2.5 and as a result, scratch easily.

 

Pearls over the years have been the birthstone of February, April, June, July and November. Astrologers have linked pearls to the Moon which is the energy of our emotions.Pearls have been referred to as the teardrops of the Moon.

 

Today, pearls are linked to feminine wisdom, faith, purity, charity, partnerships, love and spiritual transformation. It is no co-incidence that many brides wear pearls.

 

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

 

The pearl is the 10th stone in the 12 Sobriety Step Stones (Spiritual Recovery Jewellery).

 

Pearls are associated with the heart chakra.

 

Todays highlighted piece is black pearl with mother of pearl focal bead.

 

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