Plum Island Bracelet (#006)

...it takes but one pearl of knowledge to start blooming...

• Amazonite. 
• Freshwater Pearl.
• Labradorite.
• Morganite.
• Pink Coral.
• Rose Quartz.
• Sterling Silver clasp.
• One-of-a-kind.
• Designed & handmade in California.
• Inspired by a barrier island off the coast of Massachusetts, USA.

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.

Pearls  Greek myths explain that pearls are the tears of joy shed by Aphrodite herself, the goddess of love. Borne of sea foam, Aphrodite was named Venus in Roman times. Julius Caesar claimed Venus as his ancestor, so naturally Pearls became his obsession, & he passed a law decreeing that only aristocrats could wear Pearls in Rome. Freshwater Pearls symbolize harmony & humility, & have been used for gifts & jewelry from Ancient China to Rome & Egypt. Once found strategically placed in a sarcophagus for a Persian princess, sometimes pearls are even gifted for the afterlife. Pearls are one of the birthstones for the month of June, & are associated with the Gemini zodiac sign. However, all signs can wear pearls, they simply have different meanings for different signs. 

Cancer: Can wear pearls to represent their connection to the moon
Scorpio: Can wear pearls to symbolize change & transformation
Leo: Can wear pearls to symbolize power
Aries: Can wear pearls to symbolize new beginnings
Virgo: Can wear pearls to symbolize purity
Pisces: Can wear pearls to symbolize intuition & creativity
Taurus: Can wear pearls to symbolize abundance & prosperity
Capricorn: Can wear pearls to symbolize status
Aquarius: Can wear pearls to symbolize humanitarianism
Libra: Can wear pearls to symbolize partnership & balance
Sagittarius: Can wear pearls to symbolize truth

Labradorite  While there are many oral traditions about Labradorite, one of the most famous is that of an Inuit warrior who found a cave made of the stones. The Inuit warrior struck the fiery stone with his spear, releasing the vibrant colors into the sky, which created the Aurora Borealis. Labradorite symbolizes protection from the negativity of the world, & is linked to the 5th & 6th Chakras, or the Throat & Third Eye Chakras, assisting in free speech & higher knowledge. Some believe the zodiac sign of Cancer is drawn to the stone.

Morganite  A type of pink beryl (green emeralds are also beryls), Morganite was popularized after it was found in Madagascar & subsequently San Diego County in California. Morganite is thought to be linked to the heart, thus it is attuned to the 4th Chakra, or Heart Chakra. Morganite is believed to bring healing, compassion & promise to those who wear it, & is most closely associated to the zodiac signs of Pisces, Taurus, & Cancer.

Pink Coral  Throughout history, Pink Coral has signified feminine fertility. Pink Coral represents love & harmony, & much like Red Coral, it is rare, only found in areas around the Mediterranean & the Sea of Japan.

Rose Quartz  From the Greek myth about the famous lovers Aphrodite & Adonis, Rose Quartz became known as the stone of love & reconciliation. Aphrodite was cut by a thorn bush while saving Adonis from an attack by her jealous ex-lover Ares, who disguised himself as a wild boar. The blood of Aphrodite & Adonis combined & stained white quartz, making it a rose-pink color that caught the attention of Zeus. Zeus showed compassion, & thus brought Adonis back to Aphrodite for 6 months every year. Believed to emit strong vibrations of love, Rose Quartz is known as a healing crystal & the stone of unconditional love. Ancient Egyptians associated Rose Quartz with Isis, the goddess of love, fertility, healing, & the moon. As a result, Rose Quartz represented a source of eternal youth. Rose Quartz is most closely associated with the zodiac sign of Taurus, which is an earth sign ruled by Venus.