Rana's Azurite 3 strand necklace is a thank you to my dear friend, Rana who gifted me the Azurite beads in a different necklace! I took it apart and found that I had faceted 3mm Lapis Lazuli rounds and greenish blue Turquoise pebbles that matched up really nicely with her Azurite nuggets! I think this looks very much like the Pacific Ocean while still having a bit of a Southwestern style to it! I've always loved cobalt blue with various shades of green, so this came together very naturally!

The shortest strand of Lapis is 16 1/2 inches long and the longest strand with all three gemstones is 20 inches long. I used Delica Glass spacer beads and a silver filled brass flower slide and lock clasp to finish it.

Cobalt blue is thought to be very powerful in helping us to speak our truth. I learned from energymuse.com that "A highly sought after crystal in the world of gemstones, Azurite is known for its stunning blue color, which evolved over the millennia through reactions between copper, hydrogen, carbonate, and oxygen. Azurite features deep contrasting shades of blue, which comes from its fusion with Malachite, a closely related mineral that contains nearly the same chemistry. In crystal healing, Azurite is a gem when it comes to enhancing creativity and inner wisdom because it cleanses and activates the third eye chakra.

To channel the healing properties of Azurite, place it in your office or studio for a constant flow of its powerful energy. Because it stimulates creativity and enhances intuition, the Azurite stone is excellent for using as a study aid or during a work session in the studio. Before you begin work on a project, sit quietly with the stone for twenty minutes to benefit from its inspiring energy."

charmsoflight.com says, "A stone of protection that may be worn to guard against psychic attacks, Lapis Lazuli quickly releases stress, bringing deep peace. It brings harmony and deep inner self-knowledge. Encourages self-awareness, allows self-expression and reveals inner truth, providing qualities of honesty, compassion and morality to the personality. Stimulates objectivity, clarity and encourages creativity. Lapis Lazuli assists to confront and speak one’s truth and inspires confidence. It bonds relationships, aiding in expression of feelings and emotions.

Lapis Lazuli boosts the immune system, purifies blood, lowers blood pressure, cooling and soothing areas of inflammation. It alleviates insomnia and vertigo, and overcomes depression. Lapis Lazuli benefits the respiratory and nervous systems and the throat, vocal cords, and thyroid, cleanses organs, bone marrow and thymus."

"Turquoise is a purification stone. It dispels negative energy and can be worn to protect against outside influences or pollutants in the atmosphere. Turquoise balances and aligns all the chakras, stabilising mood swings and instilling inner calm. It is excellent for depression and exhaustion, it also has the power to prevent panic attacks. Turquoise promotes self-realization and assists creative problem solving. It is a symbol of friendship, and stimulates romantic love.

Turquoise aids in the absorption of nutrients, enhances the immune system, stimulates the regeneration of tissue, and heals the whole body. It contains anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects, and alleviates cramps and pain. Turquoise purifies lungs, soothes and clears sore throats, and heals the eyes, including cataracts. It neutralizes over-acidity, benefits rheumatism, gout, stomach problems, and viral infections."

Turquoise is thought to bring in the "Wisdom of the Ancient Ones" to those who wear it! It's also the birthstone for December.

This necklace will be a great addition to both your jewelry wardrobe and your "tools" for healing!