As the New Mexico evenings get cooler, the Russian Sage leaves begin to yellow but the lavender to purple blossoms keep attracting polinators! For Russian Sage in Octobrt, I used Amethyst, Ametrine facets, Citrine round and flat ovals and Fluorite ovals. I also used Delica Glass spacer beads and a Sterling Silver toggle clasp. The shortest strand is 15 1/2 inches long and the longest one is 18 inches long. This fits me as a choker, but if you need a different length, please just email me with your request!

According to charmsoflight.com, "Ametrine calms the mind by clearing stress and tension from the head. Balances and soothes emotions and relieves depression. Ametrine overcomes prejudice by enhancing compatibility and acceptance of others. It stimulates creativity and supports taking control of one’s own life. Strengthens concentration, bringing clarity, and harmonizing perception and action. Ametrine instigates change and eases transition.

Ametrine strengthens the immune system and aids the autonomic nervous system. It heals physical, mental and emotional exhaustion. Alleviates allergies and digestive disorders." There is only 1 Amethyst bead in the center of the short strand of Citrine, but that little bead is actually February's birthstone and is also a powerful healing gemstone!

"Citrine energizes every level of life. It cleanses the chakras and opens the intuition. Citrine attracts wealth, prosperity and success. It imparts joy, wonder, delight and enthusiasm. Raises self-esteem and self-confidence. Stimulates the brain, strengthening the intellect. Citrine promotes motivation, activates creativity and encourages self-expression. Enhances concentration and revitalizes the mind. It releases negative traits, depression, fears and phobias. Emotionally balancing.

Energizing 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. Citrine helps eye problems, increases blood circulation, detoxifies the blood, activates the thymus and balances the thyroid. Relieves constipation and removes cellulite."

"Fluorite cleanses and stabilizes the aura. It absorbs and neutralizes negative energy and stress. An excellent learning aid, Fluorite increases our powers of concentration, self-confidence and helps us in decision-making. It encourages positivity, balances the energies, and improves balance and coordination, both physically and mentally.

Fluorite boosts the immune system and stimulates the regeneration and restructuring of cells and DNA, particularly in the skin and respiratory tract, and heals ulcers and wounds. Fluorite strengthens bone tissue, and alleviates rheumatism, arthritis and spinal injuries. It improves the discomfort of shingles and other nerve-related pain."

It's also thought that Fluorite improves your intuitive abilities. This little Russian Sage in October necklace is not just pretty, it's also powerful!!