Pfeiffer Beach Necklace (#058)

Amethysts call to mind the famed purple sand beach in California's remote Big Sur region, where blue skies & green succulents dot the landscape with vibrations of love & ancient energies...

• Amazonite.
• Amethyst.
• Blue Opal.
• Mother of Pearl.
• Quartz.
• Sterling Silver clasp.
• One-of-a-kind.
• Designed & handmade in California.
• Inspired by a beach in Big Sur.

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.

Amethyst  Amethyst's name is derived from "amethystos," which means "not drunk" in Ancient Greek, because it was thought that amethysts would help a person maintain sharp wits in both business & battle. Commonly associated with royalty because of its purple coloring, Amethyst has been used to symbolize deep love, happiness, humility, sincerity, & wealth for centuries. It is associated with the 7th Chakra, also known as the Crown Chakra, located at the top of the head, which represents the energy & spiritual center of the body. Amethyst is also connected to the zodiac signs of Capricorn, Pisces, Aquarius, & Virgo.

Blue Opal Coming from all over the world, Opals have been used for centuries, & the word “Opal” is thought to come from the Latin word “Opalus,” which is possibly derived from the Sanskrit “úpala” meaning “precious stone.” Ancient South American myths explain that the gem was a gift from the Inca earth goddess, Pachamama. Around the Mediterranean, ancient cultures even gave opals names such as ‘Pandora’ or ‘The Eye Stone.’ Globally, Australia is currently the largest exporter of Opals, so it makes sense that the Opal is Australia's national gemstone. Along with Tourmaline, Opal is the birthstone for October, & is connected to the Libra zodiac sign. By connecting the Heart & Third Eye Chakras, or 4th & 6th Chakras, Blue Opal supports us in learning how to act with both thought & feeling. For anyone who feels ruled by emotion or closed off from emotion, Blue Opal is believed to gently join the heart & mind to help us grow. So if you're feeling isolated, depressed, or anxious, maybe Blue Opal is your stone to help elevate your state of mind. 

Mother of Pearl A stress-relieving stone, Mother of Pearl has been used for centuries to signify heightened intuition, wisdom, imagination, sensitivity, & adaptability. Because it is linked to the 4th Chakra, or Heart Chakra, it is believed to help strengthen the heart & immune system. Some believe it opens the 6th (Third Eye) Chakra & 7th (Crown) Chakra, associating it with wisdom. Mother of Pearl is connected with the zodiac sign of Pisces.

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.