Rose Quartz - The Love Stone

Two steps forward, one step back.

I received my new table top photo studio over the weekend so I could take "better" and more "consistent" photographs of my jewelry.  

I love my studio, it fits all my needs and inspired creativity.

The step back is that I am woefully out of practice with photography.

The pictures of the two featured necklaces have some consistency and some artistic nature to them.  The exposure and technical aspects of the photos are inconsistent.  I fixed some of the errors in PhotoShop but I wanted to be careful not to distort the image.

These two necklaces were created for a wonderful charity organization.  Until I receive permission to mention the organization and its upcoming fundraiser, I will only describe the specific aspects of these two necklaces.  I am extremely pleased with the overall look as well as the overwhelming "meaning" behind each stone/charm used.

I hope you like them...

Please provide feedback about the photography or the necklaces if you get a chance.

No beginning - 

No End to my Heart

This 24” combination vintage Japanese glass pearl chain and vintage gold chain with pearl bead adornments is a lovely example of simple femininity.  A quadruple heart charm powerhouse hangs from varied lengths of gold plated chain suspended from a gold plated ring.

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Rose Quartz, also known as the “love stone” is believed to be good for expressing and soothing emotions. Rose quartz enhances all forms of love: self-love, mother love, caring, kindness, platonic and romantic live. Gently energizes and creates warmth. It is also said to stimulate the imagination and intelligence.  It is also a healing stone for internal wounds, bitterness and sorrows. It makes one more receptive to beauty, hastens recovery and gladdens the heart. Known to lift depression, create confidence and peace. Rose quartz, the stone of unconditional love, is great for emotional healing.

Rainbow Moonstone promotes intuition while helping you to apply the knowledge. Moonstone energy relates to new beginnings and helps one to understand your destiny. Helps you to get rid of emotional tension and enhances creativity. Moonstone provides a connection to our physical, emotional and intellectual bodies to help us remove obstacles and progress on our paths while giving us guidance.

Tibetan dense metal ring with golden color.  The circle has always had significance from ancient cultures to the present day as a symbol of wholeness and perfection. Its endlessness is the perfect symbol of oneness and unity – no beginning, no end. It is also the symbol of the sun, earth and universe, and represents holiness, perfection and peace.

1950s Japanese glass pink pearl bead.  Throughout history, the pearl, has been one of the most highly prized and sought after gems. In ancient Rome, pearls were considered the ultimate symbol of wealth and social standing. The Greeks held the pearl in high esteem for both its unrivaled beauty and its association with love and marriage. Pearls are thought to bring truth to situations of the heart.  Pearls are also known to alleviate emotional imbalances, enhance personal integrity and assist emotional expression.  Pearls are also June’s birthstone.

Peaceful Heart

Hanging from this 24” gold-plated spiral link chain hangs the ultimate combination for a peaceful heart and mind.  Suspended from a gold plated ring are varied lengths of gold plated chain connecting a carefully planned group of loving and peaceful charms.

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Quartz crystals are said to be the most versatile and multipurpose healing stone.  Specifically, the rutilated quartz on this necklace is reputed to be an energizing stone that helps get energy moving on all levels. Intuitive sources say that it assists with mental focus. It is also said to attract love and stabilize relationships. Rutilated quartz said to be particularly effective for getting things moving energetically. It can help slowed chakras return to normal spin and balance.

Rose Quartz, also known as the “love stone” is believed to be good for expressing and soothing emotions. Rose quartz enhances all forms of love: self-love, mother love, caring, kindness, platonic and romantic live. Gently energizes and creates warmth. It is also said to stimulate the imagination and intelligence.  It is also a healing stone for internal wounds, bitterness and sorrows. It makes one more receptive to beauty, hastens recovery and gladdens the heart. Known to lift depression, create confidence and peace. Rose quartz, the stone of unconditional love, is great for emotional healing.  This rose quartz has the added benefit of the circular shape which is universally known as the symbol of wholeness and perfection.

1950s Japanese glass pink pearl bead.  Throughout history, the pearl, has been one of the most highly prized and sought after gems. In ancient Rome, pearls were considered the ultimate symbol of wealth and social standing. The Greeks held the pearl in high esteem for both its unrivaled beauty and its association with love and marriage. Pearls are thought to bring truth to situations of the heart.  Pearls are also known to alleviate emotional imbalances, enhance personal integrity and assist emotional expression.   

Pearls are also June’s birthstone.

Antique bronze “Paper Crane.”  Shortly after the end of World War II, the folded origami crane came to symbolize a hope for peace through Sadako Sasaki and her unforgettable story of perseverance. Diagnosed with leukemia after being exposed to radiation after the bombing of Hiroshima, Sadako became determined to fold 1,000 cranes in hopes of recovering good health, happiness, and a world of eternal peace. Although she completed 644 before she died, her classmates folded the remaining 356 to honor her. A statue was raised in the Hiroshima Peace Park to commemorate her strong spirit.  Today this practice of folding 1,000 cranes represents a form of healing and hope during challenging times. Chains are often given to someone suffering from illness, as a prayer for their recovery, as a wish for happiness, and as an expression of sympathy and peace. 

This necklace also comes with a hand folded paper crane.  I personally folded over 1,000 cranes a few years ago.  I added string and glass beads to the cranes folded on the most beautiful paper.