I loved designing this custom necklace for Gale. She wanted something that would match her summery pink strapless dress. When she told what she wanted--something very pink, chunky, funky, and one of a kind--I immediately thought of agate. In the finished piece, four faceted, free-form pink agate stones compose the centerpiece of the necklace. Agate comes in a variety of colors and its striations and inclusions make each piece truly unique. (See detail on the left below.)
Metaphysically, agate is powerful stone. According to BestCrystals.com, agate "balances ying-yang energy, stabilizes the aura, facilitates discernment, imparts strength and courage, opens one to innate creative talents." Gale also wanted the necklace to highlight the light pink and white of the dress, so I thought column shaped pink striped fire agate stones would add balance and further interest to the finished design. Like the other agate stones, each piece has its own distinctive inclusions and matrix pattern.
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| Detail of rose pink jade and pink fire agate |
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| More detail of free-form pink agate and rose jade |
To create a sense of dimension and difference, I chose round faceted rose pink jade, which ultimately enhances the necklace's metaphysical properties. BestCrystals.com tells us that jade promotes,"Harmony, peace, fidelity, confidence [and is] a wonderful dream stone."
Silver accents finish the necklace and compliment its cool pink tone. The silver toggle clasp is Tibetan style, and the two white pearl shell beads that terminate the necklace stimulate "intuition, sensitivity, imagination and adaptability" along with providing "insight into decision-making [and]cooperation between the self and others"(CharmsofLight.com).
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| Detail of white pearl shell and clasp |
Many thanks to Gale for the opportunity to design this one-of-a-kind piece!
For reference, the necklace measures 18 3/4" long.
Gorgeous!
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