A note about the 2 new necklaces

 These two were actually made for each other, though they both stand well on their own. The Magnesite piece was just listed today, it has so many ways to wear it that I was tempted to spend a lot more time photographing it, I was also very tempted to keep it. Magnesite cultivates peace and acceptance, especially of people, letting them just be who they are. 
 The Garden Jasper necklace (I have my own stone picked out) is what started it all, the swirls of turquoise among the other colors in this piece of Jasper, inspired the Magnesite necklace. Jasper is commonly referred to as the "Gentle Healer" this is one of the first stones I bought when I made my first purchase of jewelry making items. Jasper is in a lot of the jewelry I have made for myself. My experience with Jasper is it seems to amplify the healing aspect of other stones Bloodstone is one example, I will write more about that combination later.  Jasper's calming protective influence also helps us (me)  to avoid self destructive behavior.

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