Maddalena Necklace (#089)

...A wise woman once said: remember to put SPF 50 on your butt if you're going snorkeling all day...otherwise, you won't be able to sit down. For about a week. 😂

If you want Ancient history, ridiculously good food, even better wine, & the most rejuvenating holiday ever, take yourself to the secluded coves of the Maddalena Archipelago. Believe me, you will be dreaming of their crystalline waters for months, probably until you return! This necklace unites the Throat & Crown Chakras (5th & 7th Chakras) to create a powerful connection between your capacity for authentic self-expression & your connection to higher consciousness & purpose. Be inspired to communicate universal truths & achieve holistic harmony. Humans have been adorning themselves with Amazonite & Quartz since... forever. Virgo, Aries, & Taurus, this one's for YOU. Cleanse yourself of stagnant energy & expand your consciousness to become the person you've always wanted to be.

**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:)

• Amazonite.
• Quartz.
• Sterling Silver clasp.
• One-of-a-kind.
• Designed & handmade in California.
• Inspired by an archipelago north of Sardegna that will change your life. Uncrowded beaches, happy people, soft sunshine, crystal clear water, & the warmth of the Italian people. What else could you ever want? Oh yes, a boat captain who makes the best Spaghetti alle Cozze in the world!

Amazonite For the last 5,000+ years, Amazonite has served many purposes, making its appearance during the Bronze Age in Ancient Egyptian culture as a source of positive energy used to override evil & negativity, which was an important task when making the transition to the afterlife. It was so popular in Ancient Egypt that it was used in jewelry, amulets, funerary masks, & tomb decorations, as was the case with Tutankhamun's famous tomb, where an Amazonite ring & other decorations were found. There are connections between Amazonite & the cult of Osiris, since 'The Judgement of Osiris,' which is the 7th chapter in the Book of the Dead, was carved into slabs of Amazonite. Some scholars believe that the appeal of the cult of Osiris was inherent in the concept of an otherworldly afterlife. The Ancient Greeks also loved Amazonite, & like the Egyptians, used it to make jewelry. The Greeks linked it to Athena, the goddess of wisdom, courage, & inspiration. As a result, the stone came to represent good luck & prosperity. Much later during the Middle Ages, Amazonite was still a prized stone, & this time it was used to repel against evil spirits & sorcery. We are not sure where Amazonite was first discovered, but some link it to the Amazon River in Brazil, while others say it might be related to the famed Amazon tribe of women warriors. As a result of its historical applications, Amazonite is associated with promoting universal love & harmony, aiding in releasing toxic emotions, helping to overcome fear of judgment & confrontation, setting strong boundaries, & moving beyond past traumas. Believed to be connected to the 5th Chakra, or Throat Chakra, Amazonite is thought to aid in clear communication & analytical thinking. In some regions of the world, Amazonite is the birthstone for March, & it is also connected to the zodiac sign of Virgo.

Quartz Quartz is the second most abundant mineral on Earth, & we have found quartz crystal objects that date back to 75,000 BCE. The ancient Greeks likened it to ice & named it as such. 'Krystallos' translates to 'ice' in Ancient Greek, & this formed the origin for the word 'crystal' that we use today. This powerful crystal is said to amplify positive energy, providing clarity, focus, & growth. Clear Quartz is associated with the 7th Chakra, or Crown Chakra, & is believed to dislodge stagnant energy, thus restoring an active energy flow for the expansion of consciousness. Quartz is often recognized as the birthstone for April, & is linked to Aries & Taurus zodiac signs.