Powerful gemstones creatively designed into "Power Necklaces" and accessories
2010 is the year of "Turquoise". The fashion powers have made their choice - partly because of our
economic conditions. Turquoise reminds us of far off places and gives us a sense of security....It
is versatile, universally complimentary and can be worn with most colors!Turquoise is much more though! Have you ever wondered why you were attracted to a certain stone or gem?
Turquoise is the truth stone symbolizing a time to be truthful and honest with yourself. It is a reminder to share your vision and "walk your talk". It attunes the physical, aligns the chakras creating a clear channel for creative energy.
Blue balances the throat chakra... Blue is the overwhelming "favourite color". It is seen as trustworthy, dependable and committed. The color of the sky and the ocean, blue is perceived as a constant in our lives.
Turquoise protects and blesses the user, enhances communication skills, opens the heart for giving and receiving, absorbs negative energy, is a grounding and healing stone, strengthens and calms the mind and body as well as bringing wisdom.
It is no wonder it is the color and stone for 2010....
Turquoise can vary from the greenish hues to various forms of blue. Turquoise is also being dyed with prominent colors like oranges, reds, yellows, purple and pinks.
I like to think you can dress it up or dress it down. Wear turquoise as a bold statement for evening wear or put on the blue jeans and feel great while accessorizing with turquoise!
I like to use turquoise with silver and sometimes other stones such as carnelian, fire agate, black onyx, coral and silver. All of the pendants are hand crafted. I like to use pendants that are handcrafted by Nepalese artisans. I think it is important to help support these people and their workmanship is quality. I also believe that the energy from Nepal is carried forth in each one of these unique pendants!
- Carnelian - A stone of ambition and drive, helpful in making choices and decisions, energizes, promotes personal power, inspires, positive courageous confidence
- Black onyx - Helps absorb whatever energy we may require from the universe, enhances determination, self-mastery and aids in releasing past attachments
- Coral - Coral is a good aid for meditation or visualization
- Fire agate - Has a deep calming energy that can bring security and safety. It is a protection stone with strong grounding powers. It can inspire inner knowledge to emerge in the resolution of problems. It can help overcome destructive desires.
Orange and yellow/golden turquoise has a vibrant life unto itself. It is fun designing with these colors. They are
playful, energetic and hold some of the same qualities as "blue turquoise".Orange: Promotes creativity, joy, enthusiasm and a general sense of wellness
Yellow: Shines with optimism, enlightenment and happiness. Shades of golden yellow carry the promise of a positive future as well as sparking creative thoughts
Red coral/turquoise and onyx are classy together, add in some larger silver components and WOW!Red: It has more personal associations than any other color. Recognized as a stimulant, red is inherently exciting and the amount of red is directly related to the level of energy perceived. It draws attention and a keen use of red as an accent can immediately focus attention on a particular element
Red turquoise, fire agate and "ammolite" a rare and valuable opal-like organic gemstone found on the Blood Reserve in Alberta.
Ammolite - Is only found in one part of the world; an area called the Bearspaw formation that extends through southern Alberta and into Montana. While Ammonites existed all over the world, it was the oil and mineral deposits in Alberta soil that preserved the magnificent gem colors we see today.
There is a distinct difference between Ammonites and Ammolite. An Ammonite is the creature, Ammolite is the gem. Ammolite is a fairly recent gemstone, one of only three precious gemstones declared in the past 50 years. It was declared a gemstone in 1981, and it was given precious gemstone status in 2004.
- Ammolite - Has long been believed to be a stone of luck by the Blackfoot Indians and is called Inskim or Buffalo Stone. This name refers to a Blackfoot legend wherein a woman first discovers the stone and it brings luck to her tribe. The tribe is suffering from hunger, and the next day after discovering the stone and bringing it back to their camp, a huge gathering of buffalo was spotted nearby. Ammolite is believed to possess healing powers and is often added to medicine bundles.
Earth colors are for everyone in every moment! The colors used are shades of brown, green, taupe/tan with expressive stones such as "Picasso, poppy, yellow and ocean jasper", "carnelian, crazy lace, Brazilian and ethnic agate". I use a lot of double strands with these stones as well as larger silver focal beads. You will want to wear these all the time.....
- Jasper - Is a protection stone, encourages one to speak out and have personal independence. Jasper is a stone of the "earth", excellent protective energies, re-aligns chakras and helps integrate those energies for our greatest good. It has nurturing qualities
- Agate - I believe agate is a stone for all reasons and all seasons. I love to work with this stone. Its surface is usually smooth and soothing to touch, almost like magic....It fosters love, abundance, wealth, good luck, longevity, courage, protection, harmony, strength and security! It provides an appreciation of "nature", is protective and an excellent healing and energy stone. It stimulates analytical capabilities and precision
These are my "medicine women" power necklaces. The pendants are artisan hand carved ox bone with the faces of women intertwined with animals. The medicine cards can give you a good understanding of the spiritual power of these animals! ( www.jamiesams.com) If you have a favourite or special connection with buffalo, horse, hummingbird, owl, mountain lion, snake, eagle or hawk - let me design that special "power necklace" for you....
"Buffalo" - Prayer and abundance, it is medicine in knowing that abundance is present when all relations are honoured as sacred and when gratitude is expressed to every living part of creation
"Horse" - Power is the wisdom in remembering your total journey. Wisdom comes from remembering pathways you have walked in another person's moccasins. Compassion, caring, teaching, loving and sharing your gifts, talents and abilities are the gateways to power
"Hummingbird" - Joy, ( I had a hummingbird land on my head in Prescott, Arizona, and I have felt simply connected to this beautiful fast flying wizard ever since) if this is your personal medicine, you love life and its joys. Your presence brings joy to others. You join people together in relationships which bring out the best in them. You know instinctively where beauty abides and, near or far, you journey to your ideal
"Owl" - Deception, it is associated with clairvoyance. It is a symbol for wisdom because Owl can see that which others cannot, which is the essence of true wisdom. Where others are deceived, Owl sees and knows what is there
"Mountain Lion" - Leadership, it involves lessons on the use of power in leadership. It is the ability to lead without insisting that others follow. It is the understanding that all beings are potential leaders in their own way
"Snake" - Transmutation, it teaches you on a personal level that you are a universal being. Through accepting all aspects of your life, you can bring about the transmutation of the fire medicine. This fire energy, when functioning on the material plane, creates passion, desire, procreation and physical vitality. On the emotional plane, it becomes ambition, creation, resolution and dreams. On the mental plane it becomes intellect, power, charisma and leadership. When it reaches the spiritual plane, it becomes wisdom, understanding, wholeness and connection to the Great Spirit
"Eagle" - Spirit, the connection to the Divine. The ability to live in the realm of spirit and yet remain connected and balanced within the realm of Earth
"Hawk" - Messenger, this medicine teaches you to be observant, to look at your surroundings, observe the obvious in everything that you do. Messages that the Hawk brings can help you overcome a currently stressful or difficult situation
Earth colors with creamy yellow overtones. The warmth of turquoise and agate is present in these necklaces. One pendant is "moss agate" (when you are feeling overwhelmed go for a walk with your moss agate and it will alleviate the stress and give you a greater appreciation for "mother nature") the other is citrine and fossilized agate (you can see the ammonite imbedded in the pendant).
This is a small assortment of my much larger "designer bracelet collection". These are artisan crafted using silver and an assortment of semi-precious stones. These are lovely to wear, hanging graciously from your wrist!
Pendants are artisan crafted using silver. There is a large assortment to choose from. I have a large selection of silver chains if
your preference is to wear pendant and chain. - Amber - Helps accept change and helps you follow your dreams. Removes self imposed obstacles while imparting positive attitude that is fuelled by self confidence. Draws out negative energy and purifies the spirit and heart. It encourages wisdom and knowledge
For a deeper shade of blue I have used combinations of blue jade, chalcedony, turquoise, silver, and quartz crystal.
- Jade - A stone of serenity, wisdom and balance. The ultimate stone of balance and healing alleviating anxiety and fear based emotions. It vibrates in harmony with the "heart chakra" unlike any other stone
- Chalcedony - It is known as a sacred stone and is believed to encourage brotherhood and goodwill and instill generosity. It is believed to have metaphysical powers in removing depression, mental illness and fear. It can also encourage the mothering instinct and harmonize mind, body and spirit
- Quartz crystal - It is a most powerful, versatile, multi-purpose healing stone. It promotes self-esteem and the healing of wounds of neglect and abusive childhoods. It amplifies the energy of all other stone and increases your emotional energy
Anyone wanting to go "funky western"? No harm in a little bling to wear at Stampede, penning, reining, western pleasure or just anytime for the "cowgirl".
Latest Cowgirl Designs
For that "special event" where you want to glow! These pieces are made with sterling silver and semi-precious stones. Watermelon tourmaline, carnelian and garnet, smoky topaz, honey topaz, peridot, citrine, iolite and mystic topaz. From the bold to dainty!
- Watermelon tourmaline - This is a beautiful stone with a color for each of the main chakras. Excellent for channelling and communication with higher forces. It helps bread up energy blocks and for stress and confusion. It helps you to move beyond limited thinking and to see past experiences in a new light
- Garnet - Brings out your best qualities, attracts friends who see you as you truly are! Provides stability, balances connection between the physical, spiritual and the nervous system. A stone of passion and courage, stimulates the senses and increases vitality and stamina
- Topaz - Promotes individuality and creativity. Helps in decision making and is said to assist in "lighting the divine light of imagination". Helps create the laws of attraction and manifestation of your desires
- Peridot - Fosters emotional balance and helps heal past wounds and aids in moving past hurts and heals damaged egos. It is also a money stone bringing opportunity your way!
- Amethyst - The color of spirituality ranging from light lavender to dark purple. It is the stone of "transformation", bringing calm and clarity to any situation. Wear it and get in touch with your intuition. Helps us learn all that is spirit, mystic and psychic
- Iolite - "This is a stone that you could wear into the boardroom and all eyes would be on you" Stimulates us as spiritual beings guiding us to a higher awareness and awakening. All that is lies within us it just needs to be awakened. Iolite helps us to stay in the moment bringing harmony to the self within! Enhances leadership, ability, power, inner strength, self confidence and executive ability. This stone is a crisp clear radiant blue...
- Mystic topaz - If you are on a journey of spiritual change, Topaz makes an excellent companion. It teaches you to trust in the Universe to guide and provide. Aiding you in fully recognizing the magical laws of attraction and manifestation and your ability to manipulate them. Meditations with a stone will help awaken your sleeping gifts and illuminate your co-creative energies. The crystal helps you become more aware of your personal world, and the power you have to bring about positive changes. It strengthens your confidence to make decisions that are correct for you, giving you the fire and motivation you need to follow through on your choices. Work with Topaz to make your dreams your reality
- Citrine - The color of logic and intellect. People are drawn to it for courage and self discipline. It brings joy and optimism and is one of only two mineral that does not hold or accumulate negative energy. Citrine opens the mind to new thoughts
Ammonites are becoming quite popular and can be seen in most gem stores. It has a unique look when turned into a "power necklace"!
- Ammonite - Is a stone of protection. It provides for insight and it helps to assist one in seeing the "whole picture". Gives stability to its user, since it is associated with the Root Chakra, it encourages ones survival instincts and is grounding
Shades of green! (emerald, sea green, seafoam, olive, olive drab, pea green, grass green, apple, mint, forest, lawn green, lime, spring green, leaf green, aquamarine, beryl, chartreuse, fir, kelly green, pine, moss, jade, sage, sap, viridian). How down to earth we feel when we wear green.
Green: It occupies more space in the spectrum visible to the human eye and is second only to blue as a favourite color. Green is the pervasive color in the natural world. The natural greens, from forest to lime, are seen as tranquil and refreshing. Green is considered the color of peace and ecology.
How the color green affects us physically and mentally as soothing, relaxing mentally as well as physically and helps alleviate depression, nervousness and anxiety. It also offer offers a sense of renewal, self-control and harmony
I use combinations of colors, adding texture with combinations of gemstones such as adventurine, jade, snake agate, turquoise, onyx with pendants of clear quartz, blue agate druzy geode and sediment jasper
- Adventurine - Green aventurine is one of the best gemstones for luck carry it in your left pocket for luck. It is a great all round healing gemstone and many people have success with this gemstone. It is known to soothe the heart and emotions, helps create a feeling of well-being and balance. It is known as the gemstone of opportunity and is not just a physical healer, but heals on all levels. It dissolves blockages and is especially good when used on the heart chakra
Black accessories are always popular. Using combinations of onyx, leopard skin jasper, snakeskin agate and various pendants is always popular and appealing.
Golden hues bring out the warmth with honey quartz crystal, golden pearls and soft greens.
Girls just cannot live without PINK! Spring and summer are on the way, just in time for pink.... Designs range from elegant to casual to western.
Pink: Encourages friendliness while discouraging aggression and ill-will.
Designs are made with crazy lace agate, wavy agate, turquoise, pearls and beautiful multi stone and quartz pendant.
Think Purple! Connects us to the crown chakra! When wearing this royal color we feel like royalty...
Purple: Embodies the balance of red's stimulation and the blue's calm. A sense of mystic and royal qualities, purple is a color often well liked by very creative or eccentric types. It calms the mind and nerves, offers a sense of spirituality and encourages creativity.
I have used sugilite, purple jade, swarovski crystal, agate, purple crystal quartz with pendants of classy amber, purple turquoise, multi gemstone, clear quartz and amethyst .
- Sugilite -Is a rare, waxy, opaque, purple crystal. It is believed to be a very protective and nurturing stone, good for sensitive souls who find it difficult to ignore the hostility and negativity of others. It is also said to be beneficial for those who feel alienated and 'out of place'. Sugilite is said to encourage positive thoughts, to release emotional turmoil, to promote self forgiveness and to encourage inspiration and feelings of confidence
Handmade, designer bracelets.... Just too many to mention!
Chakras - Bracelets
Chakras are the sacred centers within that carry us on our journey toward greater awareness and aliveness. As the architecture of the soul, they provide an important map for our wholeness and transformation, both personally and globally. As an ancient spiritual system, they show the path to enlightenment and integration.
Colour Therapy uses colour to re-balance the Chakras that have become depleted of energy.
Colour therapy can be shown to help on a physical level; however there are deeper issues around the colours on the psychological and spiritual levels. Colour has a profound effect on us on all levels, physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.
Chakra Seven: Sahasrara - Color Violet - Crown
Thought, Universal identity, oriented to self-knowledge
This is the crown chakra that relates to consciousness as pure awareness. It is our connection to the greater world beyond, to a timeless, spaceless place of all-knowing. When developed, this chakra brings us knowledge, wisdom, understanding, spiritual connection, and bliss.
Chakra Six: Ajna - Indigo - Third Eye
Light, Archetypal identity, oriented to self-reflection
This chakra is known as the brow chakra or third eye center. It is related to the act of seeing, both physically and intuitively. As such it opens our psychic faculties and our understanding of archetypal levels. When healthy it allows us to see clearly, in effect, letting us "see the big picture."
Chakra Five: Vishuddha - Blue - Throat
Sound, Creative identity, oriented to self-expression
This is the chakra located in the throat and is thus related to communication and creativity. Here we experience the world symbolically through vibration, such as the vibration of sound representing language
Chakra Four: Anahata - Green - Heart
Air, Social identity, oriented to self-acceptance
This chakra is called the heart chakra and is the middle chakra in a system of seven. It is related to love and is the integrator of opposites in the psyche: mind and body, male and female, persona and shadow, ego and unity. A healthy fourth chakra allows us to love deeply, feel compassion, have a deep sense of peace and centeredness.
Chakra Three: Manipura - Yellow - Solar Plexus
Fire, Ego identity, oriented to self-definition
This chakra is known as the power chakra, located in the solar plexus. It rules our personal power, will, and autonomy, as well as our metabolism. When healthy, this chakra brings us energy, effectiveness, spontaneity, and non-dominating power.
Chakra Two: Svadhisthana - Orange - Sacral
Water, Emotional identity, oriented to self-gratification
The second chakra, located in the abdomen, lower back, and sexual organs, is related to the element water, and to emotions and sexuality. It connects us to others through feeling, desire, sensation, and movement. Ideally this chakra brings us fluidity and grace, depth of feeling, sexual fulfillment, and the ability to accept change.
Chakra One: Muladhara - Base - Red/Red Brown
Earth, Physical identity, oriented to self-preservation
Located at the base of the spine, this chakra forms our foundation. It represents the element earth, and is therefore related to our survival instincts, and to our sense of grounding and connection to our bodies and the physical plane. Ideally this chakra brings us health, prosperity, security, and dynamic presence.
Rings... I carry sterling silver rings, which can be sized. The stones are all semi-precious gemstones. 
Handmade earrings... I carry a varied assortment of silver earrings using semi-precious gemstones. Bracelet and necklace sizing
Bracelet sizing: When measuring your wrist make sure to use a thin string or a strip of paper to ensure the closest possible measurement. Once that measurement is taken, add 1-1.25" to it and that is your bracelet size. For children add .5".
Small - 8.25" Medium -7.5 " Large -7.75" X-Large - 8"
Necklace sizing: For necklace sizing, drape a cord or string around your neck to the length that you want your necklace to sit, and then measure the cord.
16" slightly longer than choker style (sits at the collarbone)
18" the most common length, suits any occasion. Sits between collarbone and breastbone
20" matinee length. A more daring length as it catches a lot of attention, sits at breastbone
22" the most versatile lengths are long and longer. These necklaces may be worn as a single strand or wrapped one or more times as desired
All sizes and measurement lengths are suggestions only and lengths of necklaces will vary from individual to individual, so measuring is important to know what best fits you
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