Our Mandala necklaces & earrings are made with a long, continuous strand of silver or gold wire, and are very intricate, time-consuming and difficult to make. The design has to be perfect from start to finish, or else we start over from the beginning. Each Mandala takes at least 3 hours to complete, and a pair of earrings can be a full day's work!
Turquoise is one of the modern birthstones for December, and has been used since ancient times for adornment. Turquoise is an opaque stone that exhibits a range of blue and green colors from sky-blue to dark blue-green to apple-green depending on the mineral composition. The finest color is an intense, seamless blue which can be found in Persia and from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Arizona. Turquoise has been considered a lucky and protective stone in many cultures since ancient times. Used in rings, earrings, necklaces, head ornaments and amulets, it protects the wearer with courage, balance, strength, and success and guards against accidents, especially falls. It has also been used as a protective stone to pregnant mothers. Its versatility as a "power stone" made it one of the most honored gems in Native American culture. Turquoise helps to align all the Chakras, but is especially attuned to the 5th or Throat Chakra. Care tip: All turquoises are susceptible to aging and may turn darker with age and from contact with skin oils and skin chemistry. Care must be taken when wearing turquoise, both to avoid contact with soap, grease, and other materials that may discolor it, and protect it from abuse, since turquoise scratches fairly easily, and should not be dropped.
Topaz is one of the modern birthstones for November, and is also the zodiac stone of Sagittarius, November 23 - December 22. Topaz occurs not only in the transparent yellow, yellow brown, orange brown, and pinky brown, but also in a very light to medium red, very light to light blue, very light green, light greenish yellow, and colorless. Topaz is a hard, brilliant stone with a fine color range, and is very popular in jewelry. Topaz is exceptionally brilliant, known as "The Stone of the Sun", allowing its wearer to place their dreams and wishes into it to be reflected into the universe for fulfillment. True Topaz, the symbol of love and affection, aids in sweetening ones disposition by balancing emotions, while helping to break up stagnant energy in the body. Topaz helps to attract good fortune, happiness, and hope. Topaz supports and increases the power of the 3rd or Solar Plexis Chakra, but influences the other Chakras based on stone's color.