Vallarta Necklace (#055)

Dark Pink Rubies signal lust for life... Ruby beads are at once calming & exciting...

• Malachite.
• Moonstone.
• Quartz
• Ruby.
• Sterling Silver clasp.
• One-of-a-kind.
• Designed & handmade in California.
• Inspired by a beach on the Pacific coast of México.

Malachite A type of copper ore, Malachite was used in ancient Egypt & Rome for pigments in paint & makeup. Supposedly Cleopatra used Malachite in her eye makeup, & it is also connected to the 4th & 5th Chakras, or Heart & Throat Chakras, where it is believed to nurture energetic balance. Malachite is known as the "stone of transformation," because it is said to reveal & heal emotional pain by absorbing the pain into itself, which could make it especially helpful in bringing harmony during times of change & providing insight needed for personal growth. Malachite is linked with the zodiac sign of Capricorn.

Moonstone Ancient Romans thought that Moonstone represented the different phases of the moon & associated it with their moon gods. There are indications that sailors also believed that Moonstone would keep them safe when traveling the open seas, & perhaps this is connected to another common application of keeping travelers safe along their journeys. In China, the fiery moonstone is thought to possess the energy of the moon, which embodies yin feminine energy. Moonstone is linked to the 7th Chakra, or Crown Chakra, which is said to help connect the mind to other dimensions. It is also linked to the 6th Chakra, or Third Eye Chakra, which is believed to facilitate innate wisdom & the ability to tap into intuition. Moonstone is one of the birthstones for the month of June.

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.