Marathi Beach Necklace (#090)

...Creativity can flow freely when you listen to your primal instincts...

The inspiration for this earthy piece came to me while exploring the ancient ruins of Aptera, an 8th century BC city built overlooking Marathi Beach to honor Aptera Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, nature, & the wilderness. Allow yourself to express your  creativity & primal needs, as Carnelian is connected to the Sacral Chakra, or 2nd Chakra. Virgo, this one's for YOU. 

• Banded Carnelian.
• Coconut Shells.
• Natural Shells.
• Sterling silver clasp.
• One-of-a-kind.
• Designed & handmade in California.
• Inspired by a beach sheltered from the wind & waves on the island of Crete, where relaxation is possible 365 days a year. Calmness becomes you. Let the energy of the ancient Greek goddess Aptera Artemis bring you back to yourself, reminding you of what you REALLY need to be happy. It might be simpler than you think...

Carnelian Bronze Age artifacts using Carnelian found on the Greek island of Crete have been dated as far back as 1800 BCE. Throughout history, including during the Roman Empire, Carnelian has been associated with courage, vitality, & motivation. Known as the 'Stone of Motivation,' Carnelian is believed to inspire action, helping people overcome hesitation & procrastination. With its deep orange color, Carnelian is associated with the 2nd Chakra, or Sacral Chakra, which regulates creativity & sexuality. Carnelian is widely regarded as the birthstone for the zodiac sign of Virgo.

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.

Natural Shells People created the earliest-known jewelry from natural shells. There is evidence that people in modern-day Algeria, Israel, & Morocco drilled holes into marine shells to make beads 100,000 years ago. It is in these same areas of North Africa & the Middle East that shells came to symbolize life. In ancient mythology, the Goddess of Love & Fertility, Venus, is often depicted as rising from the sea in a clamshell. Perhaps you've seen Botticelli's painting from 1485?