Winter Garden is my beaded "portrait" of how my Parsley patch is looking in mid-February! The black represents the soil, and the greens are the Parsley! For this 3 strand necklace, I used Black Obisdian barrels, Black Sea Sediment Jasper rondelles, Emerald Green Aventurine facets, Green Chalcedony faceted rounds, Prehnte ovals, Delica Glass spacer beads and a silver filled flower slide and lock clasp.

The short strand is 17 1/2 inches long and the longest one is 20 1/2 inches long. This necklace is so striking and I would say it's quite a statement piece for a very reasonable price!

As per rebeccadobler.com, "Sea Sediment Jasper promotes tranquility, balance, emotional healing, and soothes the mind. It is associated with grounding energies and links individuals to the Earth's nurturing vibrations, fostering a deeper connection with nature and promoting a sense of harmony with the universe.

The stone also supports physical well-being by promoting detoxification, boosting the immune system, and enhancing overall vitality. Mentally, it aids in relieving stress, anxiety, and negative thought patterns, nurturing mental clarity and promoting a positive outlook on life. Emotionally, Sea Sediment Jasper encourages self-acceptance, self-love, and compassion, empowering individuals to navigate life's challenges with resilience and grace.

Sea Sediment Jasper is associated with the signs Aquarius and Pisces. For Aquarians, this stone aligns with their visionary nature, stimulating creativity and promoting innovative thinking. For Pisceans, Sea Sediment Jasper enhances intuition, emotional healing, and supports spiritual growth, enabling them to navigate the depths of their emotions with greater insight and understanding."

crystalvaults.com says, "

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."

According to zen&stone.com, "It’s not uncommon to find a necklace with a beautiful Green Chalcedony gemstone, as the crystal supports the heart chakra. So keeping it near the body can amplify its effects. But aside from its use in jewelry, it’s believed that Chalcedony can help heal both the spirit and the body.

Because of its association with the throat chakra, this Green Chalcedony gemstone helps with chronic hoarseness and inflammation of the throat. In fact, there are many remedies for hoarseness that use Chalcedony water as the main ingredient.

And green Chalcedony water is rather simple to make. All it takes is a brief boil with a pinch of salt to create the mixture. Afterward, remove the stone and gargle with salty water to cure a sore throat."

Also, crystalmeanings.org states, "The core of the Black Obsidian meaning revolves around truth, protection, and grounding. Often called the “stone of truth,” it has a reputation for being direct and powerful. In many spiritual traditions, Black Obsidian is believed to have a mirror-like quality, reflecting one’s own flaws, fears, and unresolved issues back at them. This isn’t meant to be harsh, but rather to encourage deep soul-searching and healing.

Its protective qualities are legendary. Black Obsidian is thought to create a powerful shield against negativity, psychic attacks, and harmful energetic influences. It acts like a spiritual bodyguard, absorbing dense energies from the environment and from within, ensuring that one’s aura remains clear and protected.

The metaphysical properties of Black Obsidian are centered on its ability to cleanse, ground, and protect. It is a stone with no boundaries or limitations, and as such, it is believed to work quickly and with great power. Practitioners should be prepared for the deep-seated issues it may bring to the surface."

Finally, crystalviden.com says, "If you’d like to be on the cutting edge of crystal healing, you may want to add a Prehnite stone to your repertoire. This is because new healing properties and benefits are being discovered all the time so you may find new and exciting uses for this stone!

Since Western natural healers first used this stone, it has been known as a stone with incredible physical, emotional, spiritual, and metaphysical benefits. From chakra healing and spiritual enhancement to emotional growth and physical wellness, Prehnite is the stone to have on your side."

That's a lot of information to assimilate! The bottom line is Winter Garden is striking, a statement piece necklace and potentially an effective aid in your overall health!