Johnny Jump Ups are some of my favorite flowers! They look like a cross between miniature Pansies and Violets to me, and the purple, yellow and white is a happy color combination!

I bought Johnny Jump Ups from a local farm and planted them in a small raised bed and they are so vibrant and resilient that I made this 3 strand necklace in their honor!

I used 2 shapes of Amethyst, both faceted Rondelles and Teardrops, Faceted Citrine, Rainbow Moonstone Rondelles and White Agate round beads. I finished Johnny Jump Ups with Delica Glass Spacer Beads and a Silver filled flower shaped slide and lock clasp. The short strand is 17 1/2 inches long and the longest is 20 1/2 inches long.

Amethyst is the birthstone for February and is considered a powerful healing gemstone, and the choice of royalty for centuries around the world. According to charmsoflight.com, "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 has strong healing and cleansing powers." energymuse.com says, "Specifically, the Amethyst crystal healing properties are connected to your headspace, and work to sooth your mind of any worries, stress, or tension. This stone helps to remove any mental distractions or clutter so you can clear your head and find some room to breath."

Regarding citrine, they state, "The light-filled energy of a Citrine crystal is just what you need. An Introduction to Citrine Crystal Healing Properties Also known as the "Light Maker," the Citrine crystal has a bright yellow hue, which reflects its equally vibrant energy. Like Vitamin C for the soul, the Citrine crystal properties emanate positivity and joy." charmsoflight.com says, "Energising 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." I've found that Citrine is also a stone that welcomes prosperity and abundance of whatever you need.

"Rainbow Moonstone's energies activate and align all our chakras to allow energy to flow freely. It's a very soothing stone with outputting vibrations full of calming and relaxing energy. This powerful crystal connects with one's emotional body and current mental state." says thecrystalcouncil.com. Additionally, meanings.crystalsandjewelry.com comments, "Rainbow Moonstone is useful for treating eye infections or blurred vision. It also regulates metabolism and relieves stress. It balances hormones and treats the symptoms of PMS and menstrual cramps in women."

As per firemountaingems.com, "For proponents of energy work and crystal healing, white agate is believed to be beneficial for mental issues, including everyday challenges such as frustration and anxiety. It is believed to stimulate the crown chakra and is often used to make worry stones." charmsoflight.com says, "Agate is an excellent stone for rebalancing and harmonising body, mind and spirit. It cleanses and stabilises the aura, eliminating and transforming negativity. Agate enhances mental function, improving concentration, perception and analytical abilities."

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