This is Solidarity 9, a 2 strand necklace in blue and yellow to celebrate the colors of the Ukrainian flag. I used Apatite flat rounds and Citrine "buttons", Delica glass spacer beads and a silver toned brass flower slide and lock clasp. This is a FUNDRAISER for World Central Kitchen/Ukraine. All proceeds from the sale of my Solidarity Series will be donated to World Central Kitchen's efforts to feed refugee families fleeing Ukraine.

The short strand is 18 inches long and the longer one is 19 inches long. I've priced everything in the series with numerology in mind. The prices add up to a 10 which equals a 1 and that symbolizes a New Beginning. Donating the proceeds is my small way to help these families with their new beginnings.

According to charmsoflight.com, "Apatite is a stone of manifestation. It is related to service and to humanitarian pursuits. Apatite is attuned to the future, yet connects to past lives. It stimulates the development of our psychic gifts and spiritual attunement, deepening meditation and aiding communication and self-expression on all levels. It balances the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies, and the chakras, eliminating overactivity and stimulating underactivity.

Psychologically, Apatite increases motivation. It draws off negativity about oneself and others. It is helpful for hyperactivity and autism in children. Apatite enhances creativity and the intellect. It clears confusion and frustration, reducing irritability and awakening the inner self. Apatite expands knowledge and truth and eases sorrow, apathy, and anger.

Physically, Apatite aids in the absorption of calcium, helping cartilage, bones and teeth; healing bones and encouraging the formation of new cells. It improves arthritis and joint problems. Apatite can successfully help in suppressing hunger and raising the metabolic rate, encouraging healthy eating. It heals the glands, meridians, organs and overcomes hypertension.

In addition to the generic healing properties of Apatite, specific colours have additional attributes:

Blue Apatite

Blue Apatite opens the throat chakra. It enhances communication in groups and facilitates public speaking. It heals the heart and emotions. Blue Apatite connects to a very high level of spiritual guidance."

"Citrine energises every level of life. It cleanses the chakras and opens the intuition. Citrine attracts wealth, prosperity and success. It imparts joy, wonder, delight and enthusiasm. Raises self-esteem and self-confidence. Stimulates the brain, strengthening the intellect. Citrine promotes motivation, activates creativity and encourages self-expression. Enhances concentration and revitalises the mind. It releases negative traits, depression, fears and phobias. Emotionally balancing.

Energising and recharging, Citrine also reverses degenerative disease and helps balance chemical imbalances in the body. Beneficial in the treatment of diabetes, it stimulates digestion, the spleen and pancreas. Negates kidney and bladder infections. Citrine helps eye problems, increases blood circulation, detoxifies the blood, activates the thymus and balances the thyroid. Relieves constipation and removes cellulite."

The pastel shades in this necklace are perfect for spring and summer.