Serpent d'Océan Necklace (#075)

...Where would we be without transformation...?

Shedding skin. Becoming a new version. Coming into being... 2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake. What does that mean? The Year of the Snake represents wisdom, intelligence, & transformation. Wood offers the elements of growth, flexibility, & introspection. Red Coral's connection to the Root Chakra symbolizes grounding, stability, passion, & courage. 

**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:)

• Antique Mediterranean Coral.
• Coconut Shells.
• Sterling Silver clasp.
• One-of-a-kind.
• Designed & handmade in California.
• Inspired by Saint-Brevins-les-Pins, a beach on the West Coast of France, where you will find "Serpent d'Océan," ...a giant sea serpent sculpture by Chinese-French artist Huang Yong Ping, a foundational creator in the Xiamen Dada Movement of the 1980s. Take a swim, see some art. Do your thing. 

Red Coral Greek mythology explores the origin of Red Coral in the tale of Perseus. Perseus temporarily placed Medusa's head on a riverbank, where he witnessed her blood turn the seaweed into Red Coral. As a result, the Greek word for coral is 'Gorgeia,' since Medusa was one of the three Gorgons. The Romans hung pieces of coral around the necks of their children to shield them from illness & danger. Worn by a woman, coral was a charm against sterility. Linked to the Root Chakra (1st Chakra), Red Coral is believed to be connected to physical survival, grounding, & stability. Red Coral signifies passion & courage, & it is linked to Mars, the planet believed to rule both the Aries & Scorpio zodiac signs.

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.