Puntarenas Necklace (#086)

...Unite the Head & the Heart...

Let go of fear as your imagination takes off. This powerful piece brings together the 4th, 5th, 6th, & 7th Chakras, or Heart, Throat, Third Eye, & Crown Chakras. What happens when we combine these powerful energetic centers? True unity of the head & the heart. And nothing is out of your reach as you lean into the adaptability offered by the Mother of Pearl, as your wisdom will guide you as you move beyond past traumas. Capricorn, Pisces, Aquarius, Virgo, & Pisces, here's one for YOU. Read more about the individual crystals below...

**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.
  
• Amethyst.
• Mother of Pearl.
  
• Sterling Silver clasp.
• One-of-a-kind.
• Designed & handmade in California.
• Inspired by a town on a tiny peninsula in the Gulf of Nicoya. The Costa Rican energy gives pura vida, a vibe that calls the sea turtles & seahorses to this special part of Central America. There is an important lighthouse here in Puntarenas, once serving as an important navigational tool, a beacon for guidance. Now it provides a focal point for celebrations, providing views of purple sunsets.  

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 for centuries to symbolize deep love, happiness, humility, sincerity, & wealth. 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, & it is considered the birthstone for February.

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.