Cathy's Gemstone Bead Necklaces

The wearing of beads has given pleasure ever since history began. Each necklace I make, with careful hand-knotting between each bead, is designed to give its wearer that same pleasure. All the beads I use are natural, undyed stones, and all clasps are sterling silver or 14 kt gold.

Besides the stones pictured here, I also like to use (among others) agate (blue lace, golden leaf, tree), hematite, jasper (red, white, leopardskin, picture), flourite, serpentine, onyx, chrysocolla, turquoise, malachite, bloodstone, unikite, amethyst, and rhodonite. And which stones are my favorites? Amethyst, chrysoprase, and jade!

Necklace description, from left to right:

Snowflake Obsidian (4, 6, 8, and 10 mm) and Sterling Silver (4 mm)

Snowflake Obsidian comes from Nevada. Obsidian has been used to tell the future, as well as to offer its wearer protection and peace. Sterling silver is thought to offer its wearer protection, peace, love, travel, and money.

Lapis Lazuli (8 mm) and Sterling Silver (4 mm)

Lapis Lazuli comes from Afghanistan and is thought to bring the joy, love, fidelity, protection, healing, and courage. Sterling silver is thought to offer its wearer protection, peace, love, travel, and money.

Yellow Jade (4, 6, 8, and 10 mm) and Sterling Silver (4 mm)

Yellow Jade comes from Mainland China and is worn for strength, power, love, longevity, and prosperity. Sterling silver is thought to offer its wearer protection, peace, love, travel, and money.

Lavender Jade (8 mm) and 14 kt. Gold (3 mm)

Lavender Jade comes from Mainland China and is worn for strength, power, love, longevity, and prosperity. Gold is worn for power, protection, wisdom, money, and success.

Tiger Eye (8 mm) and Mother-of-Pearl (4 mm)

Tiger Eye, from South Africa, is thought to bring the wearer money, protection, courage, energy, and luck. Mother-of-Pearl, from the Sea of Japan, is thought to bring the wearer wealth and protection.

Chrysoprase (8 mm) and 14 kt. Gold (3 mm)

Chrysoprase, a beautiful gemstone from Australia, is believed to bring its wearer happiness, luck, success, friendship, protection, healing, and money. Gold is worn for power, protection, wisdom, money, and success.



Cathy Anderson -- cathy@the4cs.com
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