Elafonissi Necklace (#053)

Calling attention to the source of energetic organization, faceted Green Fluorite with tiny faceted Ruby Zoasite beads are at once calming & exciting.

• Green Fluorite.
• Ruby Zoasite.
• Sterling Silver clasp.
• One-of-a-kind.
• Designed & handmade in California.
• Inspired by a beach on the island of Crete.

Green Fluorite A wonderful stone for opening the Heart Chakra, or 4th Chakra. Some relate Green Fluorite to organization, & it is said to absorb negative energy. When life feels messy, Fluorite helps us clean it up. While Fluorite comes in every color of the rainbow, the green variety is especially good when our relationships feel out of balance. The Romans believed that drinking alcohol from a cup carved out of fluorite would prevent intoxication, a belief that demonstrates the symbolic & practical importance of this stone in ancient times. Fluorite objects have been discovered in the ruins of Pompeii, providing evidence of its widespread use in the daily lives of Ancient Romans. In the Middle Ages, Fluorite was nicknamed "flower of the ore," a term that evokes both its beauty & its value as a material. Green Fluorite is a birthstone of April/May, & is associate with two zodiac signs: Libra & Taurus.

Ruby Zoisite Ruby Zoisite was formed during the Neoproterozoic Era (1 billion to 541 million years ago). Composed of two different minerals, corundum & zoisite, & believed to radiate positive energy & enthusiasm, Ruby Zoisite is associated with helping individuals maintain a positive outlook on life, attract joy, & dispel negativity. Ruby Zoisite is linked to the 4th Chakra, or Heart Chakra, the energy center associated with love, compassion, & relationships. It is believed to open & activate the Heart Chakra, facilitating the flow of love & positive energy. Believed to have balancing properties, Ruby Zoisite is thought to be useful for Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, & Sagittarius zodiac signs.