Seas of Menorca Necklace (#054)

With 75 beaches, Menorca can teach you how to slow your pace to one that suits your mindset... Its status as a UNESCO Biosphere Preserve makes us ponder how we can bring the same protections to all beaches... we love you, Mother Ocean!

• Apatite.
• Aquamarine.
• Quartz.
• Sterling Silver clasp.
• One-of-a-kind.
• Designed & handmade in California.
• Inspired by an island in the Mediterranean, where we've found early prehistoric human activity, influenced by the Ancient Greek Minoans who thrived on the island of Crete, showing us once again how WE ARE ALL CONNECTED. We are ALL ONE:) ONE LOVE!

Apatite Found across many continents, traces of Apatite were even found in the moon rocks collected by astronauts during the Apollo program. Apatite gems are green or blue, & to the untrained eye, Apatite can be difficult to distinguish from other stones. For this reason, it was named after the Greek goddess Apate, whose name is derived from the Ancient Greek word for 'trickery.' Apatite is the birthstone for December, & it is associated with the Gemini, Libra, & Aquarius zodiac signs. Some relate Apatite with the planet Mercury, which rules communication & learning, which is why it's believed to enhance communication skills & public speaking.

Aquamarine Yielding from the Latin word for "seawater," Aquamarine is thought to have reflective properties that can reveal hidden aspects of reality. Aquamarine is the birthstone for March & is also given as a gift on the 19th wedding anniversary. Roman fishermen named the gemstone “water of the sea,” & used it as protection for safe travel by boat & for luck in catching fish. Aquamarine was linked to the apostle St. Thomas who frequently traveled by boat. Folklore includes stories of Aquamarine found in mermaids' treasure chests, & it is often associated with the Libra & Gemini zodiac signs because of its connection to love & fidelity. However, it's strongest connection might be to the water signs Pisces & Aquarius. Aquamarine is also a popular birthstone for March, & is said to help facilitate the Throat Chakra, or 5th Chakra, for improved flow of communication. 

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.