PISCES - JADE

Now that we are in the sign of Pisces we thought we would highlight the Pisces birthstones also known as the sunstones which are aquamarine, amethyst, sapphire, jade, bloodstone and clear quartz.  The talisman for Pisces is ruby.

Today we are highlighting Jade.  Jade is Nephrite and/or Jadeite but there are many minerals that claim to be Jade which are not.  Jadeite has a hardness of 6.5 to 7 and Nephrite is slightly softer.  Jade though known of its many shades of green (which is caused by iron) can come is a variety of colours including green, white, orange, yellow, lavender, grey and black. 

Jade is known as the dream stone and is said to bless everyone it touches. It offers peace through strength and a sense of calm.  It is also known as the protection stone.  It is a stone of good fortune and prosperity. 

Jade is said to offer good luck and friendship. 

Physically, it is a healing stone and a talisman for those who heal. 

Jade is connected to the heart chakra. 

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AQUAMARINE- PISCES PLANETARY STONE

In honour of the sun sign Pisces, we are highlighting its planetary stone, Aquamarine.

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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AMETHYST – February Birthstone

Amethyst and Bloodstone are the two birthstones of February, Amethyst being the traditional birthstone.  Within the month of February, we will experience both Aquarius and Pisces sun signs. 

Amethyst 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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YELLOW QUARTZ AND LAVA BRACELET

This bracelet has not only been created for looks and for its metaphysical energies but you can also add essential oils 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.   

Our focal stone, yellow quartz (which is surrounded with stainless beads) has a hardness of 7 as with all quartz.

Yellow quartz has been said to assist with change and finding a new path.  It is said to assist with burn out and fatigue.  It is suggested to wear of carry yellow quartz particularly through the dull sunless winter months to assist with depression and SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder).  This stone is linked to joy and vitality.

Lava stone energy is known to bring strength and courage to those that wear it and is known 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.

Yellow Quartz is associated with the Solar Plexus Chakra and Lava is also associates with the root chakra.
 

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BALTIC AMBER, CARNELIAN & QUARTZ BRACELET

In December we highlighted our three strand memory wire version of a Baltic Amber, Carnelian and Quartz bracelet.  Today, we our highlighting the same stones as with our three strand bracelet but in a single strand, clasped bracelet.  Again, this bracelet has been created for looks but also with joint pain in mind.

Baltic Amber when worn against the skin is warmed and releases small amounts of healing oils (succinic acid). The oils are absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream. The oils from Baltic Amber boost the immune system, reduce inflammation and are an analgesic used for pain. Baltic Amber also assists with varicose vein and increases blood circulation.

Red Carnelian (centre bead) is known to be beneficial for arthritis. It is said to speeds up the healing of joints, bones and ligaments and rejuvenates tissues and cells.

Quartz is the "master healer" crystal.  Quartz also magnifies the energy of other stones and is known for healing pain.

We normally recommend memory wire for those suffering from joint pain so that they do not have to deal with clasps; however this client intends on putting the bracelet on and leaving it on.

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PEACE PENDANT WITH JADE

We have created a peace pendant from upcycling an antique fork.  This symbol of peace has been adorn with white jade 

Pure Jade is Nephrite and/or Jadeite but there are many minerals that claim to be Jade which are not.  Jadeite has a hardness of 6.5 to 7 and Nephrite is slightly softer.  Jade though known of its many shades of green (which is caused by iron) can come is a variety of colours including green, white, orange, yellow, lavender, grey and black. 

Jade is known as the dream stone and is said to bless everyone it touches. It offers peace through strength and a sense of calm.  It is also known as the protection stone.  It is a stone of good fortune and prosperity. 

Jade is said to offer good luck and friendship. 

Physically, it is a healing stone and a talisman for those who heal. 

Jade is connected to the heart chakra. 

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BLACK ONYX BRACELET

We are again highlighting an up-cycled antique cutlery piece which has been adorned with Black Onyx.  This stone is a form of chalcedony from the quartz family and has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale

Black Onyx is the stone of strength, both physically and emotionally. It has been used to aid concentration and to help 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 associated with the root chakra.

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TOURMALATED QUARTZ & DRAGONS VEIN AGATE BRACELET

Again we have upcycled antique cutlery to create this wonderful piece which has been adorn with Tourmalated Quartz, Dragons Vein Agate and Stainless Steel beads.

Tourmalated quartz (the larger centre bead) has the properties of both quartz and tourmaline. As with any quartz, this part of the stone will amplify the energies of whatever stone it is with and this case, it has grown with the Tourmaline and amplifies its energy. 

Tourmalated Quartz is certainly a grounding one, and it can assist in releasing tension on all levels. This stone helps us to deal with negative thoughts and helps us to turn our negativity into positivity. It contains wonderful energy for problem solving as well as healing.   It is said to be an excellent psychic protection quartz and acts as a shield when worn.

Dragons Vein or Crab Fire 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.

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

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

Agate is a protective and harmonizing stone which relieves anxiety and stress. It is a stone of balance and strength and it helps us to heal emotionally.  Agate’s energy is also said to strengthen the body as well as to helps us with our connection to the earth (grounding). 

Emotionally, agate gives courage, self-confidence, and helps to dispels fears.

Agates can remove blockages from all chakras and are cleansing whereas Tourmalated Quartz harmonizes our chakras.
 

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PEARL, MOTHER OF PEARL & CRYSTAL BRACELET

We are highlighting an up-cycled or repurposed bracelet made from a fork handle.  Lovely designed handles can be adorned with any type of bead depending on your preferences.  All of our jewellery is commissioned and you have as much input into the style of your creation of you would like.

Today’s creation has been adorned with a centre piece of Mother of Pearl and offset with pearl and crystals.  Mother of Pearl is the inner layer (nacre) of the shell of some oysters, mussels and abalones whereas a pearl is a growth formed within the shell of a pearl oyster or other types of mollusk.

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

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 jewellery of choice for brides due to their association with partnerships and love.

Crystals are created by various companies such as Swarovski in Austria.  The lead oxide gives these crystals their pure, clear transparency.  These faceted crystals have the energies of glass which brings positive energy, hope, joy and good luck.  Because of the prism effects, it is believed that these crystals draw in the positive and reflect out the negative.  Crystals carry energies of transformation and rebirth.

What a perfect bracelet for a bride.  The stones enhance positive energies for a bride and provide something new and the handles offer up something old.

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FORK IT PENDANT

After making our “Keep your fingers crossed” talisman pendant, we thought we would have a little fun and created our “Fork It” pendant.

There are times when it is appropriate to just walk away or let go. Yup...fork it!

No other comment is really needed.

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