I was gifted a wonderful partial strand of vintage gemstone chips with Delica Glass spacer beads between each chip! The necklace has vintage Citrine, Amethyst, Obsidian and amber colored Citrine quartz. I added in White Coral and a beautiful silver plated Fibriate Shell drop to create "Along the Beach", this 3 strand necklace that reminds me of my walks along the coast of Florida! Back in the "Island" days, we were blessed to live and work on Sanibel Island, and like so many others, we would go "shelling", the wonderful pass time of collecting empty seashells along the edge of the water.

The short strand is 16 1/4 inches long and the longest one is 18 inches long. The shell drop is 1 /12 inches long and I finished Along the Beach with a silver filled fancy slide and lock clasp.

Referring to charmsoflight.com, "Citrine energizes every level of life. It cleanses the chakras and opens the intuition. Citrine attracts wealth, prosperity and success. It imparts joy, wonder, delight and enthusiasm. Raises self-esteem and self-confidence. Stimulates the brain, strengthening the intellect. Citrine promotes motivation, activates creativity and encourages self-expression. Enhances concentration and revitalizes the mind. It releases negative traits, depression, fears and phobias. Emotionally balancing.

Energizing and recharging, Citrine also reverses degenerative disease and helps balance chemical imbalances in the body. Beneficial in the treatment of diabetes, it stimulates digestion, the spleen and pancreas. Negates kidney and bladder infections. Citrine helps eye problems, increases blood circulation, detoxifies the blood, activates the thymus and balances the thyroid. Relieves constipation and removes cellulite."

"Amethyst is a natural tranquilizer, it relieves stress and strain, soothes irritability, balances mood swings, dispels anger, rage, fear and anxiety. Alleviates sadness and grief, and dissolves negativity. Amethyst activates spiritual awareness, opens intuition and enhances psychic abilities." It's also February's birthstone.

"A strongly protective stone, it (Obsidian) forms a shield against negativity. It blocks psychic attack and absorbs negative energies from the environment. Obsidian draws out mental stress and tension. It stimulates growth on all levels, urging exploration of the unknown and opening new horizons."

"Shell stimulates intuition, sensitivity, imagination and adaptability. It helps to enhance mental clarity and provides insight into decision-making. Shell promotes cooperation between the self and others, as well as within the self. It provides cohesive energy for groups.

Shell treats hearing disorders and calcium deficiencies. It assists the healing of broken bones and general dysfunctions of the spinal canal and the nervous system. Shell enhances the assimilation of vitamins A and D."

Finally, firemountaingems.com says, "Coral is highly-prized as a substance believed to be endowed with mysterious sacred properties. It is a symbol of modesty, wisdom, happiness and immortality. It is commonly known to remedy spasms of intestines, sleeplessness, and bladder stones.

Coral can reduce stress and fears and combats foolishness, nervousness, fear, depression, panic and nightmares. Coral is used to attract success and wealth and strengthens foresight. Coral is a good aid for meditation or visualization."

This combination is amazing! Add Along the Beach to your jewelry wardrobe for both it's nod to Vintage char, it's fashion statement and it's ability to be a powerful healing aid!