Chakra Zuni Spirit Bear Necklace, Red Creek Jasper Rainbow Jewelry

 

The meaningful "Chakra Bear" necklace features an artisan handmade / hand painted spirit bear pendant, red creek jasper heishe and copper - unique gift for women.

Filled with the earthiness of the Desert Southwest and the mindfulness of yoga, the CHAKRA BEAR handmade necklace is a true jewelry beauty. The focal of the one of a kind necklace is a hand painted copper spirit bear which is perfectly complemented by red creek jasper heishe gemstones and copper beads. The Zuni-inspired bear pendant was artisan created from beginning to end from copper precious metal clay.  The copper pendant was given a darker patina and then polished to bring out the wavy line detailing on the bear’s body. The “wheel” near the bear’s belly was hand painted in meaningful chakra / rainbow colors. To keep the pendant bright and beautiful for years to come, it was coated with a glossy sealant.  Red creek jasper heishe highlights the beauty of the spirit bear pendant. As you can see in the photos, the natural earthy colors of the red creek jasper are breathtaking: burnt reds, sage greens, olive greens, tans, grays and mustard yellows. The small disc shaped heishe beads were hand cut so are not all exactly the same shape and size (although they are very close), something that adds rustic appeal to the necklace design. Copper bicone beads with small copper round beads were scattered through the heishe to keep the necklace with a sinuous flow.  Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the CHAKRA BEAR necklace is a perfect gift for anyone who loves the Desert Southwest and loves the combination of yoga chakras with the symbolism of a spirit bear.

The artisan handmade spirit bear pendant was painted with chakra / rainbow colors.

Here's the important information for the CHAKRA BEAR necklace:

• Copper chakra / spirit bead pendant:  app. 38 mm x 24 mm x 1.5 mm (1.5” x 0.9”); handmade by Kristi Bowman
• Red creek jasper heishe:  app. 4 mm x 3 mm, some a bit bigger some a bit smaller
• Metal:  copper
• Copper bicones:  app. 3 mm
• Clasp:  patinated copper toggle clasp set
• Length:  app. 17.5” / 44.5 cm
• Pendant drop:  app. 1” / 2.5 cm, including copper jump ring bail

The "Chakra Bear" pendant necklace shown on a jewelry bust.

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Red Creek Jasper and Amber Necklace, Handmade Gemstone Jewelry Gift for Women

"Wurre Dreams" Red Creek jasper and amber gemstone necklace

Named after the towering sandstone bluffs and cliffs found at the Rainbow Valley Conservation Area in the Outback of Australia, the WURRE DREAMS handmade necklace definitely contains the multitude of earthy colors found on the majestic (and humbling) land. The one of a kind necklace features amazing Red Creek jasper gemstone ovals in softly muted shades of mustard yellow, olive green, medium tan, burnt red and dark eggplant, mimicking picturesque sunset colors. The Rainbow Valley Conservation Area is on the traditional lands of the Upper Southern Arrernte people and is known to them as Wurre.

"Wurre Dreams" handmade necklace shown on a jewelry bust

To perfectly complementing the Red Creek jasper, golden amber with dark honey amber rondelles were used between each jasper oval, separated by 3 mm sterling silver beads. Three amber rodelles were used at the back of the necklace right before the clasp. I wish you could see how the lovely amber captures the light and positively radiates glowing goodness! *** Please note, the amber used in the necklace is real amber but not “natural” amber. The amber used to create the rondelles was melted and reformed under great pressure, called pressed or reconstructed amber (approximately 80% of amber today is pressed amber). 

To finish the unique, earthy necklace, a hammered sterling silver hook clasp set was used. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog designs, the Australia-inspired WURRE DREAMS necklace is a perfect gift idea for the woman who loves one of a kind artisan created jewelry.

• Red Creek jasper ovals: app. 19 mm x 14 mm (at the thickest point in the middle)
• Amber rondelles: app. 8 mm x 5 mm
• Metal: sterling silver and pewter (daisy spacers)
• Clasp: hammered sterling silver hook clasp set
• Length: app. 18.5” / 46.9 cm

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Red Malachite Elephant Pendant Necklace, Red Creek Jasper Gemstone Handmade Artisan Jewelry

If you happen to have a deep, abiding love for the majesty of elephants, the stunning LORD OF THE SAVANNAH pendant necklace is perfect for you! The handmade necklace features a hand carved, red malachite elephant pendant filled with exquisite raised detail and amazing texture. To complement the eye-catching pendant, earthy red creek jasper rondelles and rounds were used along with sterling silver beads and a sterling hook clasp. A one of a kind necklace, the LORD OF THE SAVANNAH necklace was carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs for the woman who adores unique, animal inspired gemstone jewelry.

• Red malachite elephant pendant:  app. 48 mm x 33 mm x 12 mm (at thickest part)
• Red creek jasper rondelles:  app 10 mm x 6 mm
• Red creek jasper rounds:  app. 4 mm
• Metal:  sterling silver
• Clasp:  sterling silver hook clasp
• Length:  app. 18.5” / 46.9 cm
• Pendant drop:  app.  2.25” / 5.7 cm, including sterling jump ring bail

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Red Creek Jasper Cross Earrings, Southwest Copper Sterling Gemstone Christian Crosses Jewelry

Evoking the soul satisfying, earthy colors of the Desert Southwest, the LAS CRUCES handmade gemstone earrings will be a stunning addition to the collection of a woman who loves Christian cross jewelry. Created with red creek jasper crosses, American picture jasper lantern beads, copper and sterling silver, each cross is lovely no matter which side is hanging in front. Just imagine these beauties hanging from your ears - eye catching and definite conversation starters. The LAS CRUCES cross earrings were carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs. “Las Cruces” is Spanish for “the crosses” and is the name of a favorite city in New Mexico.

• Red creek jasper crosses:  app. 18 mm x 18 mm x 5 mm
• American picture jasper lanterns:  app. 6 mm x 6 mm
• Metal:  copper and sterling silver
• Earwires:  sterling silver French hooks with copper bead accent
• Length:  app. 2” / 5.1 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires

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