Tiny Black Spinel Gemstone chips are crocheted into gray silk thread, creating a very strong necklace. The boho crochet necklace has a Hematite Gemstone Horn as the pendant. This bohemian look is also perfect as a Chakra and Yoga Necklace. The design is finished with an Artisan silver button shank with a black stone in the center.
This lightweight design is perfect for the summer and layering with other of my necklaces for that bohemian look that we all love. It is a perfect length to wear with other designs at 20 inches. Layer it with other necklaces like a gypsy or wear it alone for that statement look. Perfect for a man or woman!
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DEFINITIONS AND MEANINGS:
yo·ga ?y???/ noun
a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which, including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, is widely practiced for health and relaxation. Unity.
chak·ra ?CHäkr?/ noun
(in Indian thought) each of the centers of spiritual power in the human body, usually considered to be seven in number. Chakras are energy crossroads, linking the physical body with the spiritual through an energy canal down the body. Each of the seven chakras has different properties and corresponds to a different mantra, color, stone and shape.
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The black spinel is one of the rarest spinels with the black variety only found in a few areas – traditionally Thailand as the main source but Australia is also a major producer. The spinel is known as the “great imposter” in the world of gemstones. Several of the “rubies” in the Queen of England’s crown jewels are actually spinels.
The black spinel is used as a boost for inner vitality and stamina to overcome energy-sapping health issues … red and black spinel have a wonderful, scintillating energy that is unusual in Root Chakra stones … seat of Kundalini energy.
Spinel is a stone that can bring high energy to all efforts and all realms. In the outer world, spinel is used to attract money, wealth and prosperity. It can also be used to bring vitality to any endeavor. Spinel is used in the mental realm for intellectual power and to help reduce or eliminate forgetfulness.
With its stabilizing effect as a Root Chakra stone, spinel can also bring a soothing sense of calm in the midst of high energy or challenging situations. It is also a lovely stone for reducing stress and relieving depression as well as encouraging one to move toward one’s best blessings even if it may appear difficult. There is a wealth of mythology surrounding black spinel. It is believed to protect its owner from harm, to reconcile differences, and to console sadness.
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Hematite gets its name from Latin meaning “blood stone”. In modern times we’re more familiar with polished, silvery gray-black hematite, so the name blood stone seems strange. However, when found naturally, most hematite – an iron oxide ore – is red with rust, so that’s how it got its name.
Hematite is a stone that is most commonly — and most strongly — used to ground or stabilize and for protection. In spiritual work, hematite is an excellent stone to help keep yourself also connected to the Earth plane, as some would say via the silver cord, so that your spiritual learning and travels can be done safely and things learned can be brought back to daily life more easily.
Hematite is used to bring mental organization and is very grounding and calming. It can help with original thinking, logical thinking, and mathematics, any type of thinking which requires significant mental organization.
Emotionally, hematite decreases negativity. This lowering of negativity can benefit by helping balance the body/mind/spirit connection. It also is said to balance the meridians, boost self-esteem, and self-confidence.
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COLORS:
Due to monitor settings and preferences, colors may appear slightly different on screen than in person. As each computer monitor is calibrated differently, there may be slight but not drastic color variances between the item and the image you see on the screen.
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CARE:
If your design is no longer straight for folding it or packing it or just receiving it in the mail;, there is an easy fix. Wet the silk thoroughly and hang, preferably with something heavy on the end to hold it straight. The silk dries very quickly and your custom necklace is good as new!
Gemstones love to be worn, so have at it!