August gemstone is"PERIDOT" which cleanses the mind of negativity and aids in friendship
When our prickly pear cactus froze and died one year. We decided to save some pads and see what the skeleton structure looked like. The webbing structure was so cool that we had to do something with it. Karl came up with the idea of pulling it apart and casting pieces to make jewelry. The skeleton structure is burned out in the kiln and leaves the cavity to shoot the metal into the casting. Audrey works with Karl to design and make the beaded necklaces for each pendant. This is a special hand-made piece that is part of nature from the desert.
Taking care of your jewelry: This piece of sterling silver jewelry is high polished and not sealed. It will naturally patina over time which gives it a duller sheen. If you want more of the high polished look we recommend our Jewelry Cleaner in Accessories. As always be careful when dipping any stones.
TURQUOISE
Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral that is a hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminum, It is rare and valuable in finer grades and has been prized as a gemstone and ornamental stone for thousands of years owing to its unique hue. Although much turquoise jewelry is sleek and modern, many US consumers are familiar with the traditional jewelry of Native American peoples such as the Pueblo, Hopi, Zuni, and Navajo. People interested in Native American arts and crafts frequently collect this stylized silver jewelry.
HEALING PROPERTIES
Turquoise improves the mental state overall by increasing all of the following positive mental characteristics: serenity, creativity, empathy, positive thinking, sensitivity, intuition, happiness wisdom all of which result in a calmer state that leads to greater self-realization.
WHERE IT’S FOUND
Turquoise is found in its natural state in places with dry climates around the world. It is mined in the U.S., Mexico, Iran, Chile, China, and Tibet. While the characteristics of each stone are very similar, different mines produce slight variations of turquoise.
ONYX
The Gemstone Onyx. ... Its most accepted gemstone definition describes a solid black Chalcedony, or a banded or layered black and white Chalcedony. The term Onyx is occasionally used to described any engraved stone with a solid color base, or it may describe any banded gemstone with parallel banding.
HEALING PROPERTIES
Onyx healing properties sheds light on your inner truth in meditation practice because it's a chance for a one-on-one with you and the universe. This dark and brooding quartz keeps the mind free of societal expectations and self-doubt, leaving just you and your authentic self to contemplate your existence within the vast universe.
WHERE IT’S FOUND
Onyx can be found in Uruguay and bordering regions of Brazil, Afghanistan, India, Madagascar, Peru and the US. Baja California, and northwest Mexico were a major source for Onyx