Solidarity lV is a 2 strand necklace and the 4th in my Solidarity Series that is a fundraiser for donations to World Central Kitchen Ukraine. In an effort to contribute to WCK humanitarian work feeding Ukrainian refugee families, I'm donating ALL proceeds from the sale of these Solidarity necklaces.

The short strand is 16 inches long and the long one is 17 1/2 inches long. it's finished with Delica Glass spacer beads and a Silver filled toggle clasp.

The gemstones include Citrine round beads, Delica Glass Spacer beads, Dichroic Blue Glass beads, Lemon Quartz rondelles and faceted Sodalite. These are the closest to the colors of the Ukrainian flag that I have available.

charmsoflight.com says, "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."

She also comments, "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."

According to firemountaingems.com, "Quartz is said to help structure, focus and amplify thoughts and information. It is also thought to transmit energy. Because the color yellow is associated with clarity, communication and happiness, lemon quartz is believed to help balance and strengthen these aspects.

Used in meditation, lemon quartz is believed to filter out distractions, aid concentration and open memory. It is also believed to reduce anxiety, bring in money or assistance in times of need, and decrease negativity. Advocates recommend it be used with the third eye and crown chakras.

For those who use crystals for healing, lemon quartz eases food and nicotine cravings, helps with diabetes and encourages healthy recovery after illness or surgery."

Stand with Ukraine, and know that your purchase will go to aid the refugee family via World Central Kitchen!!