Capitola Chakra Necklace (#070)

...Balance, unity, good vibrations...

Designed to help with balancing the Chakras, this colorful necklace is named after one of the first beach resorts on the West Coast of California. Natural crystals resonate with Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Virgo, Taurus, Aries, Libra, Gemini, Cancer, & Leo... all while catching the sunlight with Rose Quartz cubes, giving Sacred Geometry vibrations.

**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:)

• Amethyst.
• Aventurine.
• Blue Lapis.
• Carnelian.
• Light Blue Calcite.
• Red Jasper.
• Rose Quartz.
• Tiger's Eye.
• Sterling Silver clasp.
• One-of-a-kind.
• Designed & handmade in California.
• Inspired by a serene California beach on Monterey Bay near Santa Cruz, known for its brightly-colored village & clear, cool waters.

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.

Aventurine Aventurine was used 2.5 million years ago in Ethiopia to make tools, & the ancient Etruscan civilization in Italy associated it with Thalna, the goddess of childbirth. In China, Aventurine was the sacred stone of Guanyin Pusa, the goddess of compassion & unconditional love. The Tibetans used Aventurine to carve the eyes of statues, which might be why some also believed that wearing the stone improved myopia, which is the condition that causes far-away objects to appear blurry. Aventurine is associated with the 4th Chakra, also known as the Heart Chakra, & is believed to encourage emotional healing & self-love, bringing harmony & balance to the heart. Its gentle energy is thought to soothe emotional wounds, nurture action & leadership, & provide an opportunity to release self-doubts. Primarily connected to Taurus, Virgo, & Libra, Aventurine is also linked to Aries, Gemini, Cancer, & Leo.

Blue Lapis Lapis Lazuli, also known as Blue Lapis, has been historically associated with royalty, strength & courage, wisdom & intellect, & friendship & truth. From antiquity, Blue Lapis has been worn in the belief that it will ward off evil. Blue Lapis is also believed to represent the 6th Chakra, or Third Eye Chakra, where it is thought to bring harmony, love, & protection to relationships. In some parts of the world, Blue Lapis is one of the February birthstones, & it is also connected to the zodiac sign of Aquarius.

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.

Blue Calcite In ancient times, the Egyptians used Blue Calcite to make small figurines & statuettes. Blue Calcite is associated with the 5th Chakra, or Throat Chakra, located at the base of the throat & believed to be responsible for communication & expression. Blue calcite is thought to help open & balance energy that aids in communication, & it is often connected to the zodiac signs of Cancer & Pisces.

Red Jasper Red Jasper was used in Ancient Egypt to protect against evil spirits, & the Medieval Ages saw it used as a source of courage, especially in Germanic legends. Red Jasper is associated with the 1st Chakra, or Root Chakra, which is believed to be connected to security & stability. Red Jasper is a common birthstone for February. Red Jasper is associated with the zodiac signs Aries & Scorpio, & it's also considered a grounding stone for other signs like Leo & Virgo. 

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, & it is thought to open the 4th Chakra, or Heart Chakra. Rose Quartz is most closely associated with the zodiac sign of Taurus, which is an Earth sign ruled by Venus.

Tiger's Eye Tiger's Eye was carved into amulets & talismans worn by ancient Roman soldiers to help them remain calm & focused. Ancient Egyptians considered it a type of 'all-seeing eye' that they in turn used for the eyes in statues. Tiger's Eye is associated with the 3rd Chakra, or Solar Plexus Chakra, which is believed to help build a stronger sense of self & unlock inner wisdom & personal empowerment. Tiger's Eye is the birthstone for the Gemini zodiac sign, thought to help adaptability, wit, & decision-making.