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Gift of Stones Bracelet
Another fun creation that came about from a custom order request for a bracelet with gemstones representing the colors and energies of the chakras. It waa an educational journey as I studied the different gifts of these stones and made decisions on how to combine colors with gemstone properties. This bracelet combines Garnet, Carnelian, Citrine, Chrysocolla, Lapis Lazuli, Amethyst, and Quartz Crystal in a captivating sequence on each side of an inspiring Silver handcast bracelet link with the word "Blessed" raised on the surface. The stones join with Hill Tribe Silver beads between the stones and a creative little lotus charm at the back with a silver lobster clasp. The artisan bracelet link was created using the time-honored art of Lost-Wax Casting here in the U.S. of sterling silver and then oxidized for detail. Charms, pendants, and rings are just a few items that can be made using a method called lost wax casting. In this process, a wax (or sometimes plastic) mold is used to create a piece of jewelry. This wax mold, called a pattern, is first weighed so the amount of metal required to fill the mold (gold, silver, etc.) can be determined. Then the mold is attached to a base, and a flask is slipped over the base. Once the mold is in the flask, a kind of plaster that looks like pan cake batter called investment, is mixed up, put in a vacuum to get all the air bubbles out of it, and then poured into the flask. It is then left to dry and harden. This takes a minimum of two hours. Once the investment is dried, the base and flask are removed. Now the piece is put into an oven to burn out the wax. Next a centrifuge is used to force the melted metal into the investment mold. Finally, the piece is cleaned up by filing and polishing it. What a wonderful old process used to create this artisan piece. This combination of stones brings protection & courage, creativity & inner calm, balance & prosperity, serenity & peace, healing & clarity and ascending to the top with Quartz Crystal...the stone of Power. What a magnificent combination of stones to wear to achieve chakra balance. Length-7 1/2 inches.
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