Wood
As with the example of bamboo, the Wood element is considered to predominate attributes of strength and flexibility. It is also associated with qualities of generosity and idealism. It is the leader within us that can take charge and direct a plan of action.
Feb 6, 2017 01:00 pm
#753 / Tagua
The pendant is sculpted from the Tagua Palm nutshell. It is inscribed on the obverse with the maker's name - Margarita. The rich golden brown tones of the shell are augmented by use of Bronzite beads, in roughly symmetrical shapes. Golden glass doughnut from Mali, faceted Apache Gold Pyrite / Steatite from Arizona, and glass spacer beads from Czechoslovakia continue the color scheme with the addition of various harmonious textures.
old tone toggle clasp
necklace length 20"
tagua pendant 1.7 inches wide x 2.3 inches tall
$175 /necklace length 20"
tagua pendant 1.7 inches wide x 2.3 inches tall
Feb 5, 2017 09:47 pm
#955 Rosetta Stone Jasper
This necklace features a pendant of Rosetta, a natural jasper from Chihuahua, Mexico. It is reversible - ones side scored as a windowpane, the other plain; and bordered with black pyrite jasper and wood jasper, an appropriate choice to frame the picture.
Compatible beads maintain the golden tan color scheme,punctuated by black Chines knots and glass spacers.
Metaphysical meanings can be attributed to the beads:
Rosetta stone jasper - self mastery and focus. Wood jasper: creates a positive attitude. Picture jasper: helps see clarity in resolving an issue. Black pyrite jasper: particularly useful in creating a desired protective energy.
Other beads include gold line turquoise and small bone spacers:
Compatible beads maintain the golden tan color scheme,punctuated by black Chines knots and glass spacers.
Metaphysical meanings can be attributed to the beads:
Rosetta stone jasper - self mastery and focus. Wood jasper: creates a positive attitude. Picture jasper: helps see clarity in resolving an issue. Black pyrite jasper: particularly useful in creating a desired protective energy.
Other beads include gold line turquoise and small bone spacers:
necklace length: 22 inches plus
pendant
pendant size: 2 1/4 inches long
1 1/2 inches wide
gold tone toggle clasp
necklace beads: Rosetta stone jasper center of pendant outlined by black pyrite jasper, wood jasper; picture jasper beads; gold line turquoise round beads; bone; Chinese knots
$95 /pendant
pendant size: 2 1/4 inches long
1 1/2 inches wide
gold tone toggle clasp
necklace beads: Rosetta stone jasper center of pendant outlined by black pyrite jasper, wood jasper; picture jasper beads; gold line turquoise round beads; bone; Chinese knots
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