Calypso Cave Necklace (#078)

...Lightness gives way to mental clarity as views on the horizon beckon, echoing the intuition of the Ancient Cave where Odysseus was set free... 

Reminiscent of the vibrant orange Sicilian marigolds that grow on the island of Gozo, the power of nature & Ancient history is part of this geometric statement choker that includes Buri Seeds & Natural Wood in a deep honey color. Quite the organic piece, designed to activate alignment with the natural world. The natural world balances & opens the Third Eye Chakra, which is connected to intuition & spiritual insight.

**Note: Our in-house designs are one-of-a-kind & numbered. There will never be another piece made that is identical. We feature genuine antique & vintage natural crystals, coral, & pearls with only Solid 14K Gold & Sterling Silver clasps. We have fun sourcing rare & unique hand-carved beads from all over the world! You’re welcome:)

• Buri Seeds.
  
• Natural Wood.
• Sterling Silver clasp.
• One-of-a-kind.
• Designed & handmade in California.
• Inspired by a cave in Malta on the island of Gozo with panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea. Inhabited for thousands of years, Calypso Cave is where Odysseus was held captive for 7 years after he was shipwrecked on Gozo Island. The gods finally intervened & the nymph Calypso set him free. The interior of the cave is a labyrinth built by Ancient peoples. 

Buri Seeds Buri Seeds come from the buri palm, which is considered the largest of the Philippine palms. The kernels of the fruits are edible & are used in desserts as well as medicinal treatments for many ailments including skin conditions & toothaches.

Natural Wood An undeniable part of the history of jewelry, wood was used by ancient civilizations the world over, from Ancient Egypt to Ancient Greece to Ancient China, in addition to indigenous tribes across many continents. Depending upon the group, different species of wood were thought to offer different benefits, such as protection from negative energy, healing properties, or the ability to increase strength. Cedar was often used for its perceived protective qualities, while sandalwood was valued for its calming & meditative properties. In Ancient Egypt, wooden amulets were worn as protective talismans for both the living & the dead. In Africa, intricate wood carvings made into pendants tell oral traditions, & later on we see how wood was used in Medieval Europe to design rosaries, rings, & pendants, often decorated with religious symbols. It is here we can clearly see that the lightweight, versatile nature of wood created an accessibility for people from all backgrounds & social classes. Perhaps wood is the most inclusive material out of which to fashion jewelry.