Jade Cove Necklace (#060)

Winding through the old growth forest of redwood trees, you arrive at a trail that brings you to the base of the cliffs... a small jade-hued cove scattered with Jade stones... diving in the water, you discover the radiant Nephrite Jade...

• Aventurine.
• Coconut Shells.
• Green & White Jade.
• Green Fluorite.
• Tree Agate.
• Sterling Silver clasp.
• One-of-a-kind.
• Designed & handmade in California.
• Inspired by a beach in Big Sur, California.

Aventurine Aventurine was used 2.5 million years ago in Ethiopia to make tools, & the ancient Etruscan civilization in Italy associated it with Thalna, the goddess of childbirth. In China, Aventurine was the sacred stone of Guanyin Pusa, the goddess of compassion & unconditional love. The Tibetans used Aventurine to carve the eyes of statues, which might be why some also believed that wearing the stone improved myopia, which is the condition that causes far-away objects to appear blurry. Aventurine is associated with the 4th Chakra, also known as the Heart Chakra, & is believed to encourage emotional healing & self-love, bringing harmony & balance to the heart. Its gentle energy is thought to soothe emotional wounds, nurture action & leadership, & provide an opportunity to release self-doubts.

Coconut Shells The coconut tree is often referred to as the “tree of heaven” due to its height & the beautiful environments in which it grows. Coconut palms have been cultivated for more than 3,000 years. The hard outer shell of the coconut is seen as a representation of ego. Breaking the coconut is symbolic of breaking one's ego, & letting go of pride & arrogance.

Green Jade Long associated with longevity, wealth, & abundance, Green Jade was used to make chimeras in Ancient China that protected the dead from evil spirits. Jadeite jewelry has been found in ruins from the Jomon period in Japan, which dates back 5,000 to 6,000 years ago. A symbol of power & wealth, Jade was declared Japan's national stone in 2016. Connected to the 4th Chakra, or Heart Chakra, Green Jade is connected with our ability to give & receive love, compassion, & balance. Related to the zodiac signs of Taurus, Libra, & Pisces, Green Jade is also the spiritual birthstone for March. Jade is believed to bring good fortune & luck to Taurus, while Jade is also said to complement Libra's quest for balance & justice & help Pisces temper their impulsiveness & encourage patience.

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.

Tree Agate Part of the family of dendritic Agates, which have fern or plant like patterns formed internally due to the presence of Manganese & Iron Oxides. In Tree Agate, these green dendrites occur with the addition of Chlorite & Hornblende. Theophrastus, a Greek Philosopher & naturalist, named the crystal ‘Agate,’ between the 4th & 3rd century BC, when he found the stone along the shores of the Dirillo River on the island of Sicily, an area known in ancient Greek times as Achates. Tree Agate is said to act as a protective guardian when traveling. It is also associated with protection & purification of the body’s energy field, keeping it free of negativity or pollution. This energetically-pure crystal helps open the Heart Chakra, or 4th Chakra. Tree Agate is related to a calming joyous vibration that brings a sense of security. Some believe it eases homesickness, helping one to connect energetically with distant loved ones or places, strengthening & fortifying relationships, particularly difficult family relationships, as well as aiding in healing childhood trauma. Excellent for astral travel & enhancing dreams, Tree Agate helps illuminate pathways to alternate realities, showing the many opportunities & possibilities available. Some believe it helps expand the mind & boosts spiritual sensitivity, increasing intuition & psychic abilities. Tree Agate is also believed to be a powerful Earth energy healer that holds strong Earth & plant connections, & is connected to brain, lung, & heart health. Tree Agate is linked to Gemini & Virgo zodiac signs, & some say that Agate is a good gemstone for Geminis, because it can provide calming energy.