Gemstone Beaded Bracelets with Clasps
Gemstone Beaded Bracelets with Clasps
This group of gemstone bracelets all have silver filled clasps and are all the same price! Each one is around 7 inches long. Refer to images for exact lengths!
From left to right in the first image:
Pink Peruvian Opal ovals with Delica Glass spacer beads and a lobster claw clasp. Opals are October's birthstone. crystalcouncil,com says, "Pink Opal is a very powerful crystal when it comes in contact with one’s heart. This stone activates and unlocks our heart chakra and imbues one’s aura with calming, tranquil vibrations. It's a perfect stone for someone to carry if they are struggling with any sadness, especially that of a broken heart. Pink Opal will serve your emotional body when it comes to a breakup, loss of a loved one, or even long distance relationships. This crystal pushes us to look within, and strengthen our connection to our inner self. By strengthening this connection, we become stronger as individuals. This teaches us that we don't have to lean on our loved ones as much, and can rely on just ourselves. Pink Opal gives a sense of individuality while showing just how strong you and your heart truly are. By turning inwards and beginning to work on yourself, emotional strain weighing on one's heart and mind begins to fade away."
Clear Quartz ovals with Delica Glass spacer beads and a lobster claw clasp. As per firemountaingems.com, "Quartz crystal was once believed to be an eternal ice sent by the heavenly gods. Until the late 1500s, many scholars thought this stone was fossilized ice. Quartz crystal is actually a mineral—one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth's continental crust—composed of silicon and oxygen.
Quartz can be icy clear or have inclusions, veils, bubbles and various colors. It is also known as rock crystal, crystal quartz, universal crystal or clear quartz.
People in the earliest recorded times believed in the magical powers of quartz. Ancient Roman, Egyptian and Greek civilizations used quartz crystals as potent talismans. The word quartz is thought to come from the German word "quarz," and the word crystal comes from the Greek word "krystallos," which means ice.
The ancient Japanese believed quartz formed from the breath of a white dragon and regarded quartz crystal meaning to be perfection. Quartz has been used throughout history in rain rituals, in crystal skulls and in crystal balls, used to predict the future since the Middle Ages.
Quartz crystal is a power stone that's prized for its perceived abilities as a healing stone. It is known as the most powerful healing stone of the mineral kingdom, able to work on any condition. It has been called the "Universal Crystal" because of its many uses and is beneficial for manifesting, healing, meditation, protection and channeling.
Due to its ability to balance, quartz is thought to be excellent for harmonizing and stabilizing one's environment and helpful in romantic relationships. It is said to amplify healing energy and is reputed to be particularly effective for chronic fatigue, arthritis, bone injuries, depression, diabetes, fibromyalgia and intestinal troubles. It is also believed to improve mental and physical energy, stamina and physical strength.
The quartz crystal meaning in modern crystal healing emphasizes its role as a powerful energy amplifier and cleanser. Quartz is said to enhance spiritual growth, spirituality and wisdom. Because it is believed to clarify thought processes and emotions, it is thought to increase inspiration and creativity. It is also reputed to help with concentration, studying and retaining what one learns."
The pink round beads are Rhodonite and I used Delica Glass spacer beads and a silver filled toggle clasp at the ends. "This rosy pink gemstone gets its name from the Greek word "rhodos," meaning "rose colored." Rhodonite has been long valued as an ornamental stone. Eighty square meters of columns are inlaid with Rhodonite in the Moscow Metro and Mayakovskaya Station in Russia. In 1979, Rhodonite was made the state gem of Massachusetts, and it is also recognized as the unofficial gemstone of the Ural Mountain region of Russia.
Something happens when you wear Rhodonite. You feel relaxed and revitalized. Rhodonite is thought to do for us what paying attention to nature always does for us: it softens our needs. It is believed to help us put petty things behind us—to remind us that leisure is important and that there's a bigger picture we often lose sight of. We pay attention to small things like the petals of tiny white daisies, the gossamer wings of a dragonfly, or a leaf pressed so long into a stone it has become part of it. That's the experience and wisdom of Rhodonite."
The black and gray bracelet is Snowflake Obsidian and Labradorite with Delica Glass spacer beads and a lobster claw clasp. Again, from firemountaingems, "Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed in swiftly cooling lava that has a high silica content. It is not considered a true mineral, as it does not have an entirely consistent chemical content and it does not form crystals. Obsidian gets its English name from a mistranslation of Natural History by Pliny the Elder (the guy who died of the eruption of Vesuvius that buried the ancient city of Pompeii).
"Among the various kinds of glass, we may also reckon Obsian glass, a substance very similar to the stone which Obsius [mistranslated as Obsidius] discovered in Æthiopia. This stone is of a very dark color, and sometimes transparent ... Many persons use it for jewelery, and I myself have seen solid statues in this material of the late Emperor Augustus .... Xenocrates says that Obsian stone is found in India also, and in Samnium in Italy; and that it is a natural product of Spain, upon the coasts which border on the Ocean."
Color in obsidian varies, depending on impurities in the parent lava formation. Snowflake obsidian (also called "flowering obsidian") gets its name and patterns from cristobalite (a type of quartz) inclusions formed in the obsidian as it devitrifies.
The chemical make-up of obsidian also varies among volcanic sources--sometimes even different eruptions of the same volcano have different chemical types. This makes historical obsidian jewelry, tools or weapons a valuable resource to archaeologists for tracking trade routes or dating graves and settlements, as their source volcano and eruption can often be determined through analysis.
Practitioners believe snowflake obsidian lets them see the dark and uncomfortable sides of their own natures, bringing them back into wholeness. A patterned stone, it is thought to help wearers see patterns in their own thoughts and behaviors. Snowflake obsidian meaning is associated with dissolving shocks, fears and traumas, both physical and emotional. Like a sky full of beautiful snowflakes, snowflake obsidian is said to restore something: a deep, abiding sense of protection and reverence.
Snowflake obsidian meaning is affiliated with the base and crown chakras. It is thought to drive out demons and to embody both yin and yang principles. Although not a birthstone, it is affiliated with the zodiac sign Capricorn." Very interesting!! Also, "Labradorite is named for its discovery in Labrador, a province in Canada on the Isle of Paul. According to Inuit legend, a warrior saw the Northern Lights trapped in stone and freed some of them with his spear, leaving the rest behind to shimmer within labradorite. The Inuits revered it as a "fire stone" and used powdered labradorite to treat ailments.
First introduced to Europe in the 18th century by Moravian missionaries, labradorite quickly gained popularity. Though originally found in Canada, labradorite also occurs in Mexico, Russia and Finland. In addition to jewelry, it has been used in road construction, ceramics and glassmaking.
Labradorite meaning often ties into spiritual protection and inner strength. This powerful gemstone is considered a guardian of the aura, shielding the wearer from negative influences. It is also thought to restore energy and support emotional healing, making it a favorite for those who tend to overwork.
With its color-shifting quality, labradorite is regarded as a stone of transformation, believed to enhance inner wisdom, willpower and self-worth. It’s also linked with the throat chakra, encouraging clear communication. Though not associated with a specific zodiac sign, labradorite is said to resonate strongly with Cancer."
Cultured White Rice Pearls are finished with Delica Glass spacers and a silver filled round toggle clasp. Pearls are June's birthstone. "Pearls are one of the earliest gemstones found by prehistoric peoples, most likely along the coastline of India. They've been used for personal adornment and coveted by humans throughout the globe for hundreds of thousands of years.
Ancient myths tell of pearls being formed when oysters opened their shells, rose to the water's surface and were seeded by the early morning rays of sunlight and drops of dew. Legends tell of Cleopatra dissolving a pearl in wine or vinegar, and then drinking it, to flaunt her wealth. Western cultures speak of "pearls of great price" and that "the acquisition of wisdom is above that of pearls." In India, the god Krishna is said to have plucked the first pearl from the sea for his daughter's wedding jewelry.
Some healers use pearls to help balance body rhythms and hormone levels with lunar cycles, and to harmonize human beings with the natural world. The inner glow (orient) of pearls is thought to tap inner wisdom and nurture love. Cultured freshwater pearl meaning is also associated with innocence and faith.
Practitioners use pearls to enhance personal integrity, bring truth forward, grow sincerity and inhibit immodest behavior. Cultured freshwater pearl meaning is linked to wisdom, as well.
Natural pearls are still ground up and used in medicine and beauty treatments, as they are a source of pharmaceutical calcium and natural iridescence. They are thought to relieve bloating, increase fertility and ease childbirth."
Finally, Gold color Peruvian Opals have yellow Delica Glass spacer beads and a Silver filled toggle clasp at the ends. "This specific type of opal is the national stone of Peru. Found only in the Andes mountains, Peruvian opal is a relatively rare and treasured variety of common opal. It’s believed to be a gift from Pachamama, the early Incan goddess of Earth and time. Unlike other opals known for fiery flashes, Peruvian opal is admired for its gentle iridescence and soothing color palette."
They all look great individually, but stacking them with other bracelets really makes a statement! Perfect holiday gifts, these can be stocking stuffers, Teacher gifts, hostess gifts or gifts at any gift exchange!










