Autumnal Dreams is a single strand necklace with a matching bracelet that can also be used as a necklace extender. I used Green Turquoise discs mixed with Sponge Coral Rondelles in the necklace and bracelet. I added 6 Carnelian ovals to the bracelet and both pieces are finished with Delica Glass spacer beads and Sterling Silver toggle clasps that will fit with each other! The necklace is 18" long and the bracelet/extender is 7 1/2 " long.

Turquoise is December's birthstone. It's also thought to bring the "Wisdom of the Ancient Ones" to those who wear it! moonrisecrystals.com has lot of information about Green Turquoise.

"Green Turquoise Meaning

Spiritual Healing Properties

Turquoise is a stone of great wisdom. It enhances communication between this world and the spiritual worlds. It has a purifying essence and protects us from negative outside influences. Turquoise sends a cool refreshing energy into us when we feel spiritually tired and need to be nourished and restored to our selves. It balances and aligns the chakras and meridians, as well as our male and female energies. Turquoise helps us to express our Truth clearly and confidently, while also being open to new ideas. Turquoise invites us to continually learn and grow, becoming steadily more masterful over the course of our lives. It encourages compassion, generosity, and kindness towards all beings. Green Turquoise is thought to have ‘female’ energy and evoke the rich Earth.

Metaphysical Properties Green Turquoise

Chakra Heart and Throat

Element Storm

Numerology 1

Zodiac Scorpio, Sagittarius and Pisces

Emotional Healing Properties

Turquoise is an exquisite balancing stone for the emotions, helping us to feel peaceful and at ease. It reduces stress and gives us fresh energy to tackle any challenges we may be facing. Turquoise gently dissolves any impulses for self-sabotage and martyrdom, instead inviting us to seek out elegant solutions to any problems we might have and to act in accordance with our Highest Good. Turquoise encourages self-forgiveness, acceptance, and love. It helps us to let go of regret and to be open to receiving love from others. Turquoise also helps us to forgive others for their transgressions, and be more understanding of the bigger picture. Green Turquoise encourages us to speak for the heart and be honest and sincere, especially when discussing emotionally sensitive topics.

Mental Healing Properties

Turquoise reveals how our own actions have influenced events in our lives, showing us that in many ways we are ‘masters of our own fate’. Turquoise encourages both intuition and logic, helping us to have clearer foresight about future events so we can adjust our present course accordingly. It inspires creativity and enables us to work for long periods of time peacefully. Turquoise encourages us to take care of ourselves, physically and emotionally, so that we don’t work ourselves into an exhaustion and so we can continue to work and give of ourselves in a way that is healthy and satisfying. Green Turquoise reminds us to move forward steadily and surely, rather than frantically rushing. It asks us to give ourselves time to grow and our projects time to bear fruit.

Physical Healing Properties

Turquoise is believed to be a particularly strong physical healing stone and is used to treat a wide-variety of illnesses. It is most often used by metaphysical healers to treat the immune system and the body’s ability to assimilate nutrients. It is believed to neutralize over-acidity in the body and to help with detoxes. It is said to be useful for treating rheumatism, cramps, gout, and eye problems."

coral.org states, "It is useful to cure diseases like jaundice, chickenpox, and pneumonia. Sponge Coral is a good therapy for eyesight and cancers. It helps to regulate the supply of blood to tissues and organs. It is also useful for vitamins, minerals and nutrition absorption."

According to charmsoflight.com, "A stabilizing stone, Carnelian restores vitality and motivation, and stimulates creativity. It gives courage, promotes positive life choices, dispels apathy and motivates for success. Carnelian is useful for overcoming abuse of any kind. It helps in trusting yourself and your perceptions. It overcomes negative conditioning and encourages steadfastness. Carnelian improves analytic abilities and clarifies perception. It sharpens concentration and dispels mental lethargy. Protects against envy, rage and resentment. Calms anger, banishes emotional negativity and replaces it with a love of life. Carnelian boosts fertility and stimulates sexuality.

Carnelian treats lower back problems, rheumatism, arthritis, neuralgia and depression. It regulates the kidneys, and accelerates healing in bones and ligaments. Improves vitamin and mineral absorption and ensures good blood supply to organs and tissues."

This set is fun, southwest in style and potentailly very helpful!