Black Spinel Gemstone Necklace order with Thai Hill Tribe 24K Gold Vermeil Spiral Charms

Black Spinel Gemstone Necklace with Thai Hill Tribe 24K Gold Vermeil Spiral Charms

Look no further. You have found the perfect accessory for that little black dress! Black spinel is such a sexy stone: sleek, classy, and so, so sophisticated... and you should see how seductively it sparkles by moonlight or candlelight! This lovely stone is paired here with gold vermeil beads; all lovingly made by the Thai Karen Hill Tribe (by dipping their famously sought-after fine silver in 24K gold). Ooh la la! This delightfully exotic necklace exudes a worldy elegance and looks beautiful on everyone. What's not to love?

Necklace is 16.45 inches long, extendable to 18.45 inches with the 2 inch extender chain (and can be resized upon request).

To complete the look, add the matching earrings for a truly stunning effect. Just choose "Set" as an option before adding to your cart for a 10% savings on both pieces!

If you'd like to adjust the size of this necklace, please message me before ordering.

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METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES:

Beautiful BLACK SPINEL is a powerful stone said to return spiritual, emotional and physical imbalances to equilibrium and help to reveal the root causes of such problems to its user. Also known as a strong stone of protection, black spinel deflects negative energy from those who wear it, and it will help you to remember and access your inner potential when order you are clouded by negative thoughts or criticism from others. It's a great stone for combatting depression and will help you to find inspiration, empowerment, and serenity during difficult times.

The SPIRAL is the oldest symbol known to be used in spiritual practices. It reflects the universal pattern of growth and evolution and represents the goddess, the womb, fertility and life force energy. Reflected in the natural world, the spiral is found in human physiology, plants, minerals, animals, energy patterns, weather, growth and death. It is a sacred symbol that reminds us of our evolving journey in life. When used as a personal talisman, the Spiral helps consciousness to accept the turnings and changes of life as it evolves. (thespiritofwater.com)

For more information on gemstones, CrystalVaults.com is a wonderful resource (and where I get some of my information from).

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MATERIALS:

Black Spinel Faceted Rondelle Beads, Grade AAA (3.5-4mm)
Karen Hill Tribe 24K Gold Vermeil Beads, Spiral Charms, and Earwires*
14K Gold-Filled Lobster Clasp (9mm), Extender Chain, and Findings

Necklace strung on strong, high-quality, 49-strand, 24K gold-plated stainless steel beading wire.

* The Karen are a Hill Tribe from Northern Thailand, known for their high-quality fine silver beads and charms, which are 98-99% pure silver (as opposed to the 92.5% purity of sterling). To make their gold vermeil beads, they coat the silver beads in pure 24K gold.

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HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR JEWELRY:

To freshen your jewelry from day-to-day wear, gently use a soft toothbrush or cloth with some warm water and a drop of dish soap.

Gold is less likely than silver to tarnish, but if the jewelry becomes tarnished, you may soak the jewelry for 10 minutes in an aluminum foil-lined bowl with a solution of 1 tsp. of baking soda and 1 cup of boiling water and then scrub gently with a soft toothbrush. If the tarnish is particularly stubborn, add just a little water to some baking soda to make a paste and then scrub gently with the toothbrush after soaking as mentioned above. I don't recommend using harsh chemical solutions for cleaning this piece. Be gentle when polishing, and don't use any more pressure than you would use to polish a necklace chain. The beading wire is strong, but you shouldn't pull at it.

You should always remove your jewelry before bathing or swimming, and be sure to apply perfume or hairspray BEFORE you put on your jewelry.

To clear the energy of the gemstones, I recommend using sage smoke (also called "smudging"). Your piece will be cleansed in this way before packing.

The best way to keep a piece of jewelry from tarnishing is to keep it in a sealed plastic bag with an anti-tarnish strip in it (which I will include with your order).

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HOW TO MEASURE FOR NECKLACE SIZE:

The easiest thing to do is to measure a necklace that you already have and like the length of. Otherwise, you can put a string around your neck and put it to the length you would like the necklace to be. Then, simply measure the string. Unless you have requested something custom from me, please be SURE that the length of this necklace will work for you.