Rose Quartz crystal pendants

Pieces of Rose Quarts encased in silver wire. This crystal looks equally good suspended from a chain or some leather thonging for a more natural look. When working with this crystal, it seems to emanate a low heat, making it feel warm to the touch. I can almost feel its comforting properties flowing through my hands as I wrap the wire around it.

Rose Quartz is a calming and reassuring crystal, excellent for use in trauma or crisis, including the emotional upheaval of mid-life crisis. It strengthens empathy, sensitivity, and aids in the acceptance of necessary change. It is also an excellent stone for comforting grief.

Rose quartz is often called the "Love Stone." Its energetic hallmark is that of unconditional love that opens the heart chakra. This makes rose quartz a stone for every type of love: self-love, family, platonic, romantic, and unconditional. As a variety of quartz, rose quartz has high energy, and this strong energy can enhance love in virtually any situation. A large piece of unpolished Rose Quartz in the home provides on-going protection against intrusion and gossip.

Rose Quartz, a silicon dioxide crystal, is one of the most common varieties of the Quartz family. Its name is derived from its soft rose colour, which ranges from very pale pink to deep reddish-pink. It usually occurs in massive form, though it sometimes grows in clusters of small prismatic crystals. It varies in clarity from opaque to translucent to a foggy transparency.

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Amber Aztec-style Pendant

A pendant with a slight Aztec feel. Large Amber glass jewel with a half-moon shaped metal disc attached. Hanging from a thick silver rope chain. Aged with black patina.

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Amethyst Crystal on a Silver wire stand

A large Amethyst Cluster (approx. 3" sq. - 7.5cm), which I have mounted on a silver wire display stand with a small piece of amethyst dangling from some silver wire. Hand-crafted with Silver wire and silver solder. This is part of my "Earth" collection in my jewellery range "Afrika Street Jewellery".

The Amethyst meaning is spiritual growth and protection. These beautiful healing crystals are also known for bringing clarity of the mind to the owner. By wearing or using Amethyst crystals, you can become more in tune with your own feelings and get to know your inner self on a much deeper level. It is a gemstone which can bring you calmness, inner peace and is thought to heighten your natural intuition.

It is a stone of spirituality and contentment. It brings one the energies of serenity and composure while inciting fairness in decisions and enhancement in the ability to manage any and all responsibilities. It provides the "sense" of common sense and encourages flexibility in decisions. It assists in the assimilation of new ideas.

Clusters – are most useful for cleansing and charging other gemstones or jewellery. They also assist to cleanse negative energy in large areas. These bring group energies together promoting peace and harmony in all relationships.

Amethyst healing properties can relieve pain and swelling throughout the body by calming the nervous system. Amethyst is well known for having a positive affect against insomnia and nightmares. By placing an amethyst crystal under your bed, you can dispel nightmares and encourage lucid dreaming. Amethyst is the birth stone for February. The Amethyst birthstone meaning is also of spiritual growth and protection. If you were born in February, the amethyst powers for healing will vibrate more strongly for you. This is especially true as you hold an amethyst in your hand or wear a piece of amethyst jewellery against your skin.

Amethyst properties
Spiritual awareness, dreaming, dispels nightmares, protection, known as the “sobriety stone”, helps break bad habits. Psychic / Meditation / Protects against anger, hate, envy and fear.


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Goggo/Insect range - Blue Emperor Dragonfly

This Keepsakes range consists of insects (for the insect-lover!) to display as ornaments but some of them can also be fashioned into brooches. Hand-crafted with silver, copper, pewter, glass jewels and silver wire, *each Goggo/insect can take 3 or more hours to make.* Only materials of the highest quality is used and great attention is given to detail. Although the items should be treated with care, each item is strong and sturdy. Taking care and cleaning of your unique insect is as easy as scrubbing gently with a toothbrush and Sunlight Liquid and giving it a good rinse with cold water, drying gently with a soft cloth. A natural patina develops over time, adding charm to the item. Each insect comes with its own descriptive card.

This Keepsakes range consists of insects (for the insect-lover!) to display as ornaments but some of them can also be fashioned into brooches. Hand-crafted with silver, copper, pewter, glass jewels and silver wire, each Goggo/insect can take 3 or more hours to make. Only materials of the highest quality is used and great attention is given to detail. Although the items should be treated with care, each item is strong and sturdy. Taking care and cleaning of your unique insect is as easy as scrubbing gently with a toothbrush and Sunlight Liquid and giving it a good rinse with cold water, drying gently with a soft cloth. A natural patina develops over time, adding charm to the item.


Blue Emperor Dragonfly (Anax Imperator) 
The Emperor Dragonfly or Blue Emperor, Anax imperator, is a large species of hawker dragonfly of the family Aeshnidae, averaging 78 millimetres (3.1 in) in length. It is found mainly in Europe and nearby Africa and Asia. They frequently fly high up into the sky in search of prey, which includes butterflies, Four-spotted Chasers and tadpoles; small prey is eaten while flying. They breed in a variety of aquatic habitats from large ponds to dykes, but they require a plentiful supply of vegetation in the water. The females lay the eggs into plants such as pondweed, and always lay alone. The male is highly territorial, and difficult to approach.

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