Marigolds in the Rain is a 3 strand necklace of Red Agate rounds, Red Aventurine facets, Quartz Crystal rounds and faceted ovals and Yellow Calcite faceted rondelles. I used Delica Glass spacer beads and a Silver filled toggle clasp to complete it. The short strand is 17 inches long and the longest one is 20 inches long.

It's monsoon season here in the southwest and after an amazing thunderstorm the garden was soaked and the marigolds were especially vibrant and showy! I think they grew inches in a day! That was the inspiration for this necklace.

According to auroragems.com, "If you are overwhelmed with pain preventing you from progressing in life, red agate will easily address this issue. The stone evokes passion in the bearer, and they can fight and accomplish their goals. Red agate does not just do away with bad memories but helps you thrive through them. It allows you to face the bad memories and let them go.

Red agate is also famous for self-empowerment. Many have the problem of self-doubt because of past tribulations and experiences. That makes them create an emotional wall that prevents them from enjoying life. However, with red agate in the picture, you will be able to break such barriers and live your life the best way you can. The stone instills logical thinking, positivity, and inspirational meaning in your life. The stone helps you remain calm and handle past traumas.

Facing your inner fears and doubts could be the best thing you ever did for yourself. You will critically analyze where the problem is and look for new ways to find a solution."

thecrystalcouncil.com states, "Red Aventurine grounds our physical body to the earthly plane while opening up a channel that assists in releasing heavy emotions. Oftentimes you may find yourself feeling extreme emotions but are unable to process them properly. When you are grounded and centered within your own body, you are capable of better understanding your true self. This makes it easy to identify your problem and focus your intuition towards achieving a solution."

As per energymuse.com, "Once you know exactly what you want in life, you can start the journey toward making it a reality. When you are ready to manifest the life of your dreams, call upon the energy of Clear Quartz to take your manifestation practice to the next level.

Because it works by raising your vibration and helping you stay clear on what you want to create, a Clear Quartz crystal is the ideal stone for manifestation. Although the entire family of Quartz crystals are known for their manifesting abilities, the Clear Quartz properties are especially useful for this type of practice because they allow you to supercharge your intentions. In the same way that Clear Quartz can charge other crystals quartz, it can amplify and enhance the power of your intention. Programming a Clear Quartz crystal for manifesting new possibilities allows your crystal to hold your intention and send it out into the universe."

Finally, healingcrystals.com says, "Yellow Calcite is often used to enhance one's will and self-confidence. The sweet, subtle, and vibrant energy of Yellow Calcite can sometimes be felt when placed directly on the Solar Plexus Chakra and can infuse one with a sense of new hope and optimism to face the future. Those who can benefit most from Yellow Calcite's work on the Solar Plexus are people who are pessimistic, sarcastic, or overly analytical.

Yellow Calcite has often been called "the great eliminator". People with anger management issues can meditate with Yellow Calcite to help open them up to knowledge of Divine Love and compassion, which can soothe the fire within that often causes violence.

Physically, Yellow Calcite can be used to assist in hormonal imbalances, painful muscles and the detoxification of the kidneys. It is a stone of healing and balance. Yellow Calcite can also help to calm anxieties and soothe the nerves."

It seems that the potential to calm and recharge is in this necklace! It's fun and happy colors are rejuvenating.