Ocean Dreamer's Jewelry

Gratitude Earrings

These simple and unique earrings were inspired by a great lady who has been an amazing teacher for me and has shared immense amounts of knowledge about old African Trade Beads and their history and I will be forever full of gratitude to her for this gift. These earrings have great old African copper multi-faceted beads and African matte silver discs and tiny silver heishi and hang from Sterling Silver earwires.

Copper is an excellent energy conductor and sends and amplifies thoughts. It can open the heart center and thereby create total awareness of the self and generate a capacity for tremendous psycho-spiritual self-confidence and growth. Physiologically it is believed that Copper helps all forms of rheumatism, arthritis, and disorders of the intestinal tract. Copper also strengthens the Pineal and Pituitary glands and increases flexibility of bone tissue such as ligaments, cartilages, and tendons. This can aid in the prevention of injury for those who are athletes. Energetically speaking, Copper is highly conductive and also activates the body’s electro-magnetic properties and sends and amplifies thoughts. Copper’s conductive energies are at the heart of it’s power, both physically and spiritually. Because this crystal metal doesn’t hold a charge, but instead, sends or conducts it on, it is a very useful for projecting and directing energy and healing work.

Today these trade beads are more popular and collectible than ever. The African Traders are having to go deeper and deeper into Africa to find more of these beads and many styles which were readily available just 5 years ago are no longer seen today. These great African metal beads are handmade and therefore are not uniform in shape and size and have a nice patina to them which gives them a more rustic feel.

Length--1 1/4 inch drop.