This handcrafted ring is part of Summer's End, a small collection of hand-forged jewels, in a rainbow of colours to celebrate the final days of summer.
She features three incredible stones, a beautiful sky-blue larimar, a luminous blue Smithsonite, and a solid Australian Opal Boulder Opal, filled with stunning flashes of colour.
Like all my work, this pendant is a complete one of a kind, made using recycled silver, cruelty-free materials, ethically sourced crystals and environmentally friendly methods.
Pendant Length: 48.5mm approx.
Pendant Width: 21.5mm approx.
Cord details: 72cm adjustable organic cord that can be worn at a longer length, as a choker or any length in between.
♥ Pendant Features:
⦁ Solid Australian Boulder Opal, ethically sourced from the Lightning Ridge mining district in Australia.
⦁ Blue Smithsonite, ethically sourced from Laurium, Greece.
⦁ Teardrop shaped Larimar, ethically sourced from the Dominican Republic.
⦁ 925 sterling silver bail.
⦁ Thick 925 sterling silver backing.
⦁ 925 sterling silver ball and water droplet accents.
⦁ 999 fine silver bezels around each stone.
⦁ Oxidised darker in parts for contrast.
⦁ Polished to a high shine.
⦁ Silver is nickel free.
♥ Handcrafted:
⦁ Created by hand in Melbourne, Australia.
⦁ Crafted entirely from scratch, without machinery or ring moulds.
⦁ Created using traditional metalsmithing techniques (hammers, fire, anvil etc).
♥ Uniqueness:
⦁ A complete one of a kind piece.
⦁ All precious metals used have been recycled.
⦁ Each stone is handpicked and ethically sourced.
⦁ No chemicals are used in the creating process.
⦁ Each piece is created with respect and love for the Earth.
💎 LARIMAR LORE:
Larimar is found only in the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean. It occurs where crystals grow together within basaltic lava cavities. The presence of copper in the stone helps to create beautiful translucent shades of soft blues, whites and turquoise. The more intense the blue, the rarer and higher the value of the stone.
Larimar is a crystal that promotes serenity and relaxation. It can help relieve stress, lower anxiety, heal and promote a pleasant atmosphere around you. As a crystal of the Throat Chakra, Larimar can help with communication. It is also regarded as a great stone for singers or public speakers. As well as this, Larimar is thought to be a great stone to help in finding a soulmate.
Please note: Larimar is photosensitive and therefore it is recommended for the stone to not be exposed to extreme heat or light.
💎 SMITHSONITE LORE:
Smithsonite is a beautiful and relatively rare mineral, first formally described in 1832 by the French mineralogist François Sulpice Beudant.
Formed as a secondary mineral in the weathering zones of zinc deposits, Smithsonite develops in delicate botryoidal or smooth, rounded shapes. Its lustre sets it apart from many other crystals, displaying a silky to pearly glow. Natural specimens often seem to hold light beneath their surface, with a soft sheen reminiscent of melted wax illuminated by candlelight.
Metaphysically, Smithsonite is regarded as a powerful emotional healer. It is believed to soothe the heart, calm stress and ease tension, making it a comforting companion during periods of anxiety, grief or loneliness. Many associate it with gentle self-acceptance and compassion, encouraging kindness toward both oneself and others.
This tender stone is also linked with beauty, love and charm, said to help the wearer radiate warmth and quiet confidence. Its energy is often described as nurturing and restorative, like a soft light guiding you back to emotional balance.
💎AUSTRALIAN OPAL LORE:
The Roman historian, Pliny the Elder described the Opal as a precious stone containing the fire of a Garnet, the resplendent purple of the Amethyst, and the sea-green glory of the Emerald. In Ancient times Opal was considered to be the most magical and mysterious gemstone, able to heal the body, provide luck, and strengthen the mind.
Opals help to calm their wearers, easing stress and depression. They are helpful with issues with anxiety, restless thoughts and racing minds, as they center the mind and promote positive dreams. As well as this, Opals are a wonderful protection stone, shielding the wearer from other peoples negative thoughts and energies. It is thought to be greatly beneficial when venturing into dangerous places.
Opals are also very seductive stones, associated with love, desire and passion.
