San Juan del Sur Necklace (#063)

...Love will find a way, it always does...

Uniquely-shaped beads come together in this purple, yellow, orange, & turquoise-colored necklace. The lavender-hued spirals of Natural Shells represent the beautiful journey of life, while cubes of Coconut Shells symbolize the Sacred Geometry that lives all around us. Yellow Citrine calls to abundance & wealth, & it is believed Turquoise can act as a source of protection. Unifying the Solar Plexus & Throat Chakras, this necklace might provide positive energetics for confidence in communication. Aries, Leo, Libra, Gemini, & Sagittarius might be especially drawn to this piece. 

**Note: Our in-house designs are one-of-a-kind & numbered. There will never be another piece made that is identical.

• Buri Seeds.
• Citrine.
• Coconut Shells.
• Natural Shells.
• Turquoise.
• Sterling Silver clasp.
• One-of-a-kind.
• Designed & handmade in California.
• Inspired by a fun beach town on Nicaragua's Pacific Coast where Olive Ridley & Leatherback sea turtles nest on the beaches.
  

Buri Seeds Buri Seeds come from the buri palm, which is considered the largest of the Philippine palms. The kernels of the fruits are edible & are used in desserts as well as medicinal treatments for many ailments including skin conditions & toothaches.

Citrine In Ancient Greece, Citrine was associated with bounty & abundance, so naturally Citrine was linked with Demeter, the Goddess of the harvest, fertility, & seasons. The Romans believed it could prevent evil thoughts, while the Ancient Egyptians thought that it contained the power of the sun, & used Citrine to ward off evil in general... & snake venom! Not surprisingly, many Eastern & Western cultures have gone on to link Citrine to wealth & success, which is not far off from the beliefs of the Ancient Greeks. Chinese emperors thought that Citrine not only attracted success, but it also somehow opened the mind & expanded consciousness, so still today it is a part of feng shui practices. Citrine had a big moment in the 1920s, & as a result we can find large Citrine stones in Art-Deco era jewelry. Citrine can be found today in many parts of the world, & Aries, Leo, Libra, Gemini, & Sagittarius are connected to Citrine. Aligned with the Solar Plexus Chakra, or 3rd Chakra, Citrine is believed to assist with empowerment, confidence, & the ability to manifest intentions. It's also the birthstone for those born in November. 

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.

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?

Turquoise  Ancient Egyptian tombs have provided the earliest evidence of Turquoise gemstones used in jewelry, dating back to 3000 BCE. King Tutankhamun’s iconic burial mask is an example of the Egyptians' extravagant love for the gem. The oldest Turquoise mines are located on the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. One in particular is situated near an ancient temple dedicated to Hathor, the Greek goddess of love & joy who was worshiped as a protector in the desert & as the patron saint of mining. Perhaps this is why the Egyptians named turquoise "mefkat," which means “joy” & “delight.” Ancient Aztecs valued turquoise for its perceived power of protection & used it to decorate ceremonial masks, knives, & shields. Also believing that turquoise was a source of protection, Persians adorned their necks, turbans, daggers, & horses’ bridles with it. The Persians named turquoise "pirouzeh," which means “victory.” Later on, when Turkish traders introduced this “Persian blue” stone to Europe via the Silk Road in the 13th century, this influenced the gemstone’s western name. The word “turquoise” comes from the French phrase "pierre tourques," which means “Turkish stone.” Meanwhile, pre-Columbian Native Americans mined the turquoise stone throughout areas that are now the southwestern United States. Native American Shamans used it in sacred ceremonies to communicate with the spirit of the sky. Apache Native Americans thought that attaching turquoise to bows improved accuracy. Turquoise is linked to the 5th Chakra, or Throat Chakra, & is said to help improve communication & public speaking. Turquoise is the birthstone of December & is associated with the zodiac sign of Sagittarius.