SOLD!!! Juniper Berries is a 3 strand necklace with Blue Aventurine round beads, Fancy Jasper rondelles, Green Turquoise flat ovals, Delica Glass Spacer beads, matte finished round Sodalite beads and a Sterling Silver toggle clasp. The shortest Green Turquoise strand is 18 inches long and the longest strand is 21 inches long.

My Juniper bushes always have blue berries on them, but this month they are truly loaded with the aromatic berries! Beside being used to make Gin, Juniper berries are very therapeutic. Reading about Juniper online, I learned, "Juniper berries or extract of the plant has traditionally been used as diuretic, anti-arthritis, anti-diabetes, antiseptic as well as for the treatment of gastrointestinal and autoimmune disorders." As per rxlist.com, " Juniper is used for digestion problems including upset stomach, intestinal gas (flatulence), heartburn, bloating, and loss of appetite, as well as gastrointestinal (GI) infections and intestinal worms. It is also used for urinary tract infections (UTIs) and kidney and bladder stones. Other uses include treating snakebite, diabetes, and cancer. Some people apply juniper directly to the skin for wounds and for pain in joints and muscles. The essential oil of juniper is inhaled to treat bronchitis and numb pain.

In foods, the juniper berry is often used as a condiment and a flavoring ingredient in gin and bitter preparations. The extract and essential oil are used as a flavoring ingredient in foods and beverages."

As for the healing benefits of the gemstones, I learned, "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."

Also, "Fancy Jasper is a wonderful stone for bringing wholeness and healing to an environment or situation. It is said to intensify and lighten feelings of well-being, helping you to lighten up and enjoy yourself more. It can also relieve fear, guilt and frustration, building inner strength and confidence."

gemstonemeaning.com says, "Green turquoise is also believed as a stone to invoke energy, power and creativity to help you with work or creative tasks. It also increases energy level and field in the body, thus helping you with attaining great goals.

Regarding physical conditions, turquoise meaning is also believed to be able to improve physical health by supplying large energy to combat tiredness, fatigue, exhaustion and negative effects of stress. It is also believed to be able to combat negative effects of toxin buildup inside the body and protect the digestive system from inflammation. However, there is also the opposite side of turquoise stone meaning. While it invokes protection and power, turquoise also helps you with relaxation aspects. This is of course because of its natural calming quality that is emitted from the rich green hues."

Finally, charmsoflight.com remarks, "Sodalite brings order and calmness to the mind. It encourages rational thought, objectivity, truth and intuition, along with verbalisation of feelings. Sodalite brings emotional balance and calms panic attacks. It enhances self-esteem, self-acceptance and self-trust.

Sodalite balances the metabolism, boosts the immune system and overcomes calcium deficiencies. It combats radiation damage by soaking up electromagnetic smog. Sodalite treats the throat, vocal cords, larynx and helps with hoarseness and digestive disorders. It cools fevers, lowers blood pressure and stimulates the absorption of body fluids. Sodalite can also help to prevent insomnia."

Actual Juniper berries smell wonderful and are beneficial in many ways. These gemstones are just as beneficial and beautiful too!

Green is the color of growth, healing and prosperity. Blue is said to help us speak our truth. Turquoise is thought to bring the wisdom of the Ancient Ones to those who wear it. Also, December's birthstone is Turquoise!