This beautifully organic necklace features heishi cut labradorite stones highlighted by a gold coated copper aritsan circle center with a wrapped garnet. A large sterling silver circle with a hammered texture, knotted black linen, and a handmade gold fill "S" clasp add the finishing touch to this unique piece.
Labradorite is a rare feldspar, originally discovered in Labrador, but now found throughout the world. Labradorite’s iridescence, or labradorescence, is caused by light bouncing off inclusions of magnetite. This is said to give Labradorite shielding properties. Labradorite increases our ability to concentrate on personal issues without being distracted by outside influences. Labradorite will give you protection if you feel your energy being drained by a relationship. Labradorite heals and balances relationships. The other person may sense this healing as distance or withdrawal, but this perception will fade as the relationship comes into balance. Labradorite is an excellent gemstone for those seeking to lose weight as it balances and regulates metabolism.
Garnet is associated with vitality, courage, passion, love, sensuality and self-confidence. Blesses its wearer with good health, victory over enemies and wealth. Garnet has been known to bring about as much windfall in material wealth as in emotional tranquility. Garnet makes the person knowledgeable and improves higher education and professional prospects. Garnet alleviates depression and improves imagination. Garnet resolves all issues pertaining to abandonment and survival and therefore is a stone for making commitments last – use Garnet to stabilize your relationships. Physically, Garnet is used to treat disorders of the blood, heart, lungs, spine and bones.
Gold’s long history of use by mankind has given rise to a great number of healing myths. No doubt, Gold’s monetary value, which wells from a human lust for gold that is almost archetypal, has amplified the powers that healers attribute to the metal. That New Age healers call gold, "the Master Healer" is of little surprise considering how the desire that gold inspires approaches worship of the metal. Gold’s lack of toxicity and its scientific properties of incredible malleability and ability to conduct energy, while remaining resistant to wear and corrosion, make it highly useful for Medical Science. Medical uses of gold based on science have included the treatment of Arthritis, dental fixtures, and more.
Sterling Silver improves speech and brings eloquence. Sterling Silver is also said to attract, enhance and store the energies of other gemstones. Sterling Silver brings fluidity to the body as well as the mind and tongue. Wear Sterling Silver if you have to do any public speaking. It will help your words, but Sterling Silver will also help you make a graceful entrance and exit. Sterling Silver's natural matches are turquoise, adularia (moonstone) and labradorite, which will enhance the fluid, emotional qualities of Silver. Sterling Silver will enhance the mutable, emotional qualities of any other gem stone.
