After a dramatic monsoon complete with a Rainbow, there were ever changing clouds and colors at sunset. I used Amethyst which is February’s birthstone, Blue Chalcedony, Pink Opal which is October’s birthstone, Rhodochrosite and Rhodonite. I finished this 3 strand ode to the evening sky with Delica Glass Spacer beads and a Sterling Silver toggle clasp.

According to energymuse.com, “Specifically, the Amethyst crystal healing properties are connected to your headspace, and work to sooth your mind of any worries, stress, or tension. This stone helps to remove any mental distractions or clutter so you can clear your head and find some room to breath.” charmsoflight.com says, “Amethyst activates spiritual awareness, opens intuition and enhances psychic abilities. It has strong healing and cleansing powers.” Amethyst was often considered a gemstone for royalty.

Interesting comments are also available regarding Blue Chalcedony. crystalvaults.com states, “As a stone of communication, Blue Chalcedony stimulates the Throat Chakra. The Throat Chakra is the voice of the body, a pressure valve that allows the energy from the other chakras to be expressed. If it is blocked or out of balance, it can affect the health of the other chakras.” chalcedonymine.com comments, “Blue Chalcedony touches the energy field like the sooting blue of a cool mountain lake. Its frequency is calming and centering and helps to soothe the emotional body. Blue Chalcedony is excellent for those who tend to worry, as it helps one to center in the present instead of habitually projecting into an imaginary future.”

energymuse.com says, “Pink Opal helps to balance your own emotions so you can approach someone in need with a calm and centered demeanor. This stone opens your heart to feeling what others feel, without judgment. It lends an attitude of compassion and love that helps you find common ground with everyone you encounter.” crystalviden.com remarks, “If your heart needs some healing, Pink Opal may be the stone for you. This pastel-pink crystal provides nurturing energy and healing properties that can ease a broken heart and encourage inner peace. A variation of common Opal, Pink Opal is a stone that not too many people are familiar with!”

Often considered stones of love, Rhodochrosite and Rhodonite are both excellent healing gemstones too. “Rhodochrosite regulates and stabilises the heart beat, balances blood pressure and stimulates circulation, the kidneys and reproductive organs. It alleviates migraines, skin disorders, thyroid imbalances, and intestinal problems. Rhodochrosite purifies the circulatory system and restores poor eyesight.” says charmsoflight.com. Also crystalcurious.com comments, “Rhodochrosite is a stone of self-love that encourages emotional healing. It is especially useful for wounds suffered in childhood or past lives that have produced shame or a sense that you compromised yourself in order to survive.”

Also, charmsoflight.com says, “Rhodonite is a stone of compassion, an emotional balancer that clears away emotional wounds and scars from the past, and that nurtures love. It stimulates, clears and activates the heart. Rhodonite grounds energy, balances yin-yang, and aids in achieving one's highest potential. It heals emotional shock and panic.” energymuse.com remarks, “Known for its powerful vibrations of pure love, the Rhodonite crystal healing properties are an excellent remedy for calming frayed nerves.”

Not only do the photos of the Monsoon Sunset bring us calming and happy feelings, so does this necklace!

Short strand is 17 inches long and the longest is 20 inches long.