SOLD!!! This is Rhododendron, a 3 strand Green Aventurine, Strawberry Quartz, Delica Glass spacer beads and Sterling Silver beaded necklace. My inspiration for this are the phenomenal blooming pink Rhododendrons that I was lucky enough to see and photograph in Washington state last weekend! The blooms were buzzing with activity as the bees were hard at work!

The shortest strand is 18 inches long and the longest one is 21 inches long and I used a Sterling Silver toggle clasp to complete Rhododendron. The varied hues of the pink and green gemstone beads really do mimic the amazing Rhododendrons that I saw.

According to charmsoflight.com, "Aventurine is a stone of prosperity. It reinforces leadership qualities and decisiveness. Promotes compassion and empathy. Encourages perseverance. Aventurine relieves stammers and severe neuroses. It stabilizes one’s state of mind, stimulates perception and enhances creativity. Aids in seeing alternatives and possibilities. Calms anger and irritation. Promotes feelings of well-being. Aventurine balances male-female energy. It encourages regeneration of the heart. Protects against environmental pollution.

Aventurine benefits the thymus gland and nervous system. It balances blood pressure and stimulates the metabolism, lowering cholesterol. Aventurine has an anti-inflammatory effect and eases skin eruptions, allergies, migraines, and soothes the eyes. It heals lungs, sinuses, heart, muscular and urogenital systems.

Green Aventurine is a comforter and heart healer. It neutralises all sources of electromagnetic pollution, blocking out emanations from computers, television and other electronic equipment. Green Aventurine settles nausea and dissolves negative emotions and thoughts. It brings well-being and emotional calm. Also used to help strengthen eyesight. A good all-round healer."

"In addition to the generic healing properties of Quartz, Strawberry Quartz stimulates the heart energy centre, filling ones total person with the feeling of love and with the euphoria of the true loving environment."

crystal-wisdom.com says, "Strawberry Quartz is primarily a Stone of Joy. It enables us to see the happy, beautiful and pleasant aspects of Life. It increases optimism and positive thinking. If you have been stuck in a rut of negativity, pessimism, or depression, Strawberry Quartz helps to transform those feelings into more uplifting and supportive feelings. If your daily life is feeling stagnant and dull, then this stone helps you recognize the simple pleasures that used to make you happy. This is a perfect stone to wear or sit with while writing in a Gratitude Journal.

Strawberry Quartz is also a stone of celebration. It reminds us to reward ourselves for accomplishments, no matter how large or small. Take time to savor and appreciate what you have achieved. This gemstone encourages taking time to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and all those special moments in our lives. It doesn’t even have to be a formal holiday – if you feel like honoring a good moment in your life, then do so!

Along with Joy and Celebration, Strawberry Quartz encourages gathering and spending time with friends and family. Those special people around us have brought joy, love and companionship into our lives. If you’ve been working hard and not taking time out, the the Strawberry Quartz spiritual properties enable you to recognize that you need to step away, spend time with those you love and incorporate some laughter and smiles into your days."

This joyful feeling is exactly how standing with those incredible blossoms made me feel!