September gemstone is "Sapphire" A stone of wisdom and royalty which can clear the mind and promote truth
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.
CORAL
While technically not a gemstone by definitely, gorgeous, earthy coral is one of the most popular gemstones in jewelry. Along with its sea sister, Pearl, Coral is comprised mostly of Calcium. Nonetheless, Coral (and Red Coral, specifically) possesses some absolutely incredible healing properties . Coral evokes passion, romance and strength. It is a gemstone that symbolizes joy, prosperity, protection and abundance. Wearing Coral aids in the ability to understand the purpose of things, while encouraging creativity.
HEALING PROPERTIES
Coral stimulates the base chakra, and helps to focus energy on the pursuit of goals. This stone protects from depression and despondency, while helping to diminish compulsive behaviors. Coral boosts leadership qualities, aiding determination and seeing projects through to completion. It clears feelings of resentment and frustration. Wearing this gem is also used to bring luck and pleasant dreams.
WHERE IT’S FROM
Habitat. Red corals grow on rocky sea bottom with low sedimentation, typically in dark environments—either in the depths or in dark caverns or crevices. The original species, C. rub rum (formerly Gorgonia nobilis), is found mainly in the Mediterranean Sea.
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