Feb
It Won’t be Spring until You Have this New Jewelry Set!!!
Spring is more than just an annual arrangement of planets and celestial bodies we call the Vernal Equinox. It is a time for new life and fresh beginnings. It is a time of positive energy, change, and excitement. It is the season when we stop living in a world all black and white and step into a realm of vibrant, ever-changing colors.
It is with Spring in mind that we bring you our “Breathless” jewelry set pairing two beautiful sets of gemstones that complement each other perfectly. These are the gemstones of Spring.
First, we have soft, blue Aquamarines, the birthstone of March. According to legend, these were the treasure of mermaids and any sailor who carried the stone would be safe at sea.
The Romans believed the Aquamarine was sacred to Neptune, the god of the sea, and having fallen from the jewelry boxes of sirens would be washed ashore. When collected by young lovers, the stone would absorb the feelings and atmosphere of that young love, preserving it forever.
The Aquamarines in the Breathless set are of the highest quality and match beautifully with the second stone, the Apatite.
Apatite is not a birthstone, but is the gemstone of the Vernal Equinox; the gemstone of Spring. Apatite can occur in many different colors, but the Brazilian blue apatite is one of the most sought after colors and is what we have used in this set.
Each bead is like a piece of the late evening sky, or, actually, like a still ocean reflecting an evening sky. Its deep blue color, with a slight shading of green, is ever reflecting flashes of light, sometimes like stars, sometimes like lighting trying to hide within a cloud. Its inner light changes constantly as the gemstones move about making each bead a crystal ball you can get lost in.
Apatite has been considered a gemstone of new ideas and dreams and is a wonderful match with the Aquamarine.
Blue Czech crystal beads help carry the “blue” theme of the gemstones and add a little sparkle to each piece of Breathless jewelry. And every set also includes our favorite little metal heart beads, just because we love them, and spring is also symbolic of not just new love, but of a love that is “Breathless” and eternal.
To make this set you will need to do some stringing, some crimping, and be able to make some wire wrapped loops. We include wire to make your own clasps for the necklace and bracelet or you may add a commercial clasp of your choosing. The earrings include a pair of lever-back ear wires.
The necklace is about 21 inches long, depending on your clasp choice, and the bracelet can fit a wrist up to 9 inches with the extension chain.
With a little bit of time and effort, you will have some beautiful, heirloom-quality jewelry, made from gemstones that each carry a unique and special story.