Loulou is a 2 strand green gemstone necklace with both faceted and smooth Green Aventurine and faceted hexagonal Smoky Quartz flat discs. It's sparkly, fun and somewhere between dressy and tailored! Definitely it's a year round necklace that will accessorize almost any color outfit. The short strand is 19 inches and the longer one is 20 1/2 inches. I used green Delica Glass spacer beads and a Sterling Silver toggle clasp at the ends.

My granddaughter, Loulou, designed this great necklace! She's got a great eye for design and I'm thrilled when she has a moment to inspire me! The garden colors really reflect our love for gardening and plants.

Green is the color of growth, healing and prosperity. According to crystalvaults.com, "Green Aventurine is known as the "Stone of Opportunity," thought to be the luckiest of all crystals, especially in manifesting prosperity and wealth, or for increasing favor in competitions or games of chance. Its winning energy makes it a great ally for boosting one’s chances in any situation – a first date, tax audit, even landing a promotion. One needs only to be near it to derive its benefits.

This beautiful stone, however, is not merely an attractor of luck, but one that aligns conditions so "opportunity" is inevitable. Green Aventurine releases old patterns, habits, and disappointments so new growth can take place.

It brings optimism and a zest for life, allowing one to move forward with confidence and to embrace change. It enhances one’s creativity and motivation and encourages perseverance in maneuvering life’s obstacles. It also reinforces one’s decisiveness and amplifies leadership qualities, injecting a sense of humor and openness to the ideas of others."

As per energymuse.com, "The Smoky Quartz crystal is a grounding stone known for its ability to help you move on from difficult or painful experiences. It guides you to a higher state of being, a place where you can let go of the past so that it makes you better, not bitter. Leave the past in the past and move on toward a brighter future with the help of the Smoky Quartz crystal properties.

Because of its darker color, the Smoky Quartz crystal healing properties are well-suited to removing negative energy or unwanted energy. The stone cleanses and purifies your energy field and allows you to hand over the energies you want to release to your crystal – whether it’s stress, anxiety, fear, sadness, or other negative vibrations. The supportive quality of this stone is what makes it such a great energy stabilizer, as well."

Loulou is the perfect necklace to enhance both your attitude and your wardrobe!