The sunsets in January can be so striking! There were 3 in a row with the same colors so I was completely inspired to create "January Sunset", the 1st in a limited series of January sunset necklaces. This first 3 strand necklace has Iolite, Blue Aventurine, Pink and Red Aventurine, Delica Glass spacer beads and a Silver Filled toggle clasp. The short strand is 19 1/2 inches long and the longest is 23 inches long so it's perfect to wear with a sweater or even a turtle neck!

I learned so much about these gemstones. loveandlightschool.com says, "The healing properties of Iolite will help you in your journey to being more calm, intuitive, and guided by the positive energies around and within you." crystalvaults.com states, "Iolite helps in recovering balance, and is recommended for those suffering from disorientation, lack of motivation, chronic disorganization, and distraction. It strengthens the resolve to take on responsibility and carry through, and provides self-assurance and endurance in adverse situations. It is an excellent source of energy when used for the elimination of debt and the responsible management of money. Iolite restores a sense of perspective to those who feel they are jinxed, and inspires anyone with a chaotic life to start to bring order in small practical ways. Iolite resonates with the energy of twilight, a beautiful violet-blue that stimulates the astral bodies and psychic awareness. It reveals realms beyond the usual waking consciousness and is ideal for astral projection, dimensional and other inner vision works, and is excellent for past- and alternate-life work. Iolite is a stone of the muses, activating the visionary, creative side of the mind, and accessing thoughts and ideas beyond the ordinary. It inspires creative self-expression through writing, song, movement and other artistic endeavors. Use Iolite to strengthen family dilemmas. Place in the living area if sibling rivalry or the presence of a new step-parent is causing a child to feel excluded. Use Iolite if family members have over-high e xpectations of you, or if your career path was chosen for you because of family connections. As an amulet, Iolite brings travelers safely home. Give a piece of Iolite jewelry or a tumblestone as a farewell gift to students leaving home or emigrating family members. [Iolite aids in understanding and releasing the causes of addiction, allowing for the expression of one’s true self, freed from the expectations of others.

Online research also showed me that, "Physically, Blue Aventurine eases pain and chronic stiffness. It calms hyperactivity, and is beneficial in overcoming insomnia, migraines and headaches, and aids eyesight. Blue Aventurine is useful in balancing hormones, and supports healthy blood, and blood oxygenation. Physical: Pink Aventurine is believed to be an excellent stone for healing and regulating the physical heart and circulatory system. Metaphysical healers most often use it as a general first aid stone for infants, children, and the elderly as well as more specifically to treat sleep disorders. In healing, Red Aventurine is believed to enhance mental stamina and encourage a renewed sense of empowerment. It is believed to bring correction to issues affecting, blood, circulation, heart, fertility, reproductive organs in both male and female, nervous system, thymus gland, metabolism, autoimmune and hormones."

Celebrating the sunset can be beautiful and very beneficial!!