The mysterious red rocks of Sedona, AZ have been calling to those seeking spiritual guidance for thousands of years. Hidden deep within their red canyon walls lay ancient petroglyphs telling the tales of the ancestors who first realized the sacredness of these lands.
This necklace pays homage to those ancient writings, with its lampwork beads carrying petroglyph symbols, hidden between clusters of orange spiny oyster shell discs and soft blue turquoise nuggets. It’s all finished off with a handmade copper toggle clasp embellished with the words “faith” and “hope”.
The necklace measures approximately 24inches long, with the copper clasp measuring 1 1/2 by 1 inches. The largest of the lampwork beads measures approximately 3/4 inches.
THE STONE MEDICINE:
In traditional thought, Turquoise unites the earth and sky, bringing together male and female energies. Turquoise is a stone of “earth-grounding” and is valuable in preventing one from losing touch with the conscious mind during deep meditations. It provides strength and protection. Did you know that it is said that turquoise connects with its owner and will grow pale in color if the wearer becomes ill, sometimes losing all color if the wearer passes away, only to regain color when worn again by a new, healthy owner.
Shells are commonly referred to as symbolizing boundless growth as the shells are continually growing throughout the mollusks life. Used since the Stone Ages as jewelry, decoration and as holders during religious ceremonies to invoke the sacred, wearing Shell Jewelry has also been used to improve fertility. Shell stimulates intuition, sensitivity, imagination and adaptability. It helps to enhance mental clarity and provides insight into decision-making. Shell promotes cooperation between the self and others, as well as within the self. It provides cohesive energy for groups. This organic shell-life-matrix of the sea carries the energies of life, water, comfort and peace of mind. It is protective of it’s host or wearer, a safe haven and home that resonates security from the tides constant changing. A greater sense of understanding, patience and knowing opens, reflected from the rhythms of the sea that this shell has endured. In healing folklore it encourages security, adaptability and joy.