Growth is a 2 strand Green Aventurine, Green Sea Glass drop and Green Turquoise barrel necklace finished with green Delica Glass spacer beads and a silver filled toggle clasp. Inspired by all of the new leaves and pine needles all around me, I was drawn to the varied shades of green in the Turquoise barrel beads to inform the rest of the choices!

charmsoflight.com says, "Green Aventurine is a comforter and heart healer. It neutralises all sources of electromagnetic pollution, blocking out emanations from computers, television and other electronic equipment. Green Aventurine settles nausea and dissolves negative emotions and thoughts. It brings well-being and emotional calm. Also used to help strengthen eyesight. A good all-round healer.

Aventurine is a stone of prosperity. It reinforces leadership qualities and decisiveness. Promotes compassion and empathy. Encourages perseverance. Aventurine relieves stammers and severe neuroses. It stabilises one’s state of mind, stimulates perception and enhances creativity. Aids in seeing alternatives and possibilities. Calms anger and irritation. Promotes feelings of well-being. Aventurine balances male-female energy. It encourages regeneration of the heart. Protects against environmental pollution.

Aventurine benefits the thymus gland and nervous system. It balances blood pressure and stimulates the metabolism, lowering cholesterol. Aventurine has an anti-inflammatory effect and eases skin eruptions, allergies, migraines, and soothes the eyes. It heals lungs, sinuses, heart, muscular and urogenital systems."

onecharmdesigns.com states, "Sea glass symbolizes: Renewal, Healing, Transformation, and Personal Growth

Something that was once a used object such as a glass or container is discarded. Upon entering the sea, this object begins the slow process of renewal and healing as it is transformed by being smoothed, refined, softened, and enhanced as it drifts in the ocean currents and tumbles through the sand and surf.

This evolution take time, often 20 to 50 years. Many people equate this process with the process of personal growth, which also takes time as we are smoothed, refined, softened, and transformed by time and experience."

charmsoflight.com remarks, "Turquoise is a purification stone. It dispels negative energy and can be worn to protect against outside influences or pollutants in the atmosphere. Turquoise balances and aligns all the chakras, stabilising mood swings and instilling inner calm. It is excellent for depression and exhaustion, it also has the power to prevent panic attacks. Turquoise promotes self-realisation and assists creative problem solving. It is a symbol of friendship, and stimulates romantic love.

Turquoise aids in the absorption of nutrients, enhances the immune system, stimulates the regeneration of tissue, and heals the whole body. It contains anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects, and alleviates cramps and pain. Turquoise purifies lungs, soothes and clears sore throats, and heals the eyes, including cataracts. It neutralises over-acidity, benefits rheumatism, gout, stomach problems, and viral infections."