Westward is a 3 strand necklace with Mahogany Jasper and Picture Jasper round beads and Turquoise nuggets. I used Delica Glass spacer beads and a Silver filled Brass slide and lock clasp to finish it. It's my salute to the great western USA and all of the rugged beauty from western Texas to California!

Turquoise is considered a powerful healing gemstone that can bring in the wisdom of the Ancient Ones to those who wear it! According to firemountaingems.com, "Turquoise is one of the official birthstones for the month of December, and is heralded as the stone of communication. It encourages enthusiasm, thus inspiring new projects and bringing to light undiscovered artistic abilities. Turquoise also provides understanding and encourages attention to detail while attracting prosperity and success.

The sprawling lines of coppery matrix provide a large amount of energy to its wearer. This may be one reason why the stone has long been prized as a powerful talisman with healing properties. It is believed that turquoise can help balance the blue throat chakra, enhancing the ability to communicate while increasing resistance to viruses, helping to relieve sore throats and allergies."

"Picture jasper is a landscape stone that's believed to help us find our place in the world. When we've stepped off the path or gone down a path we never intended, picture jasper is thought to give the time and space alone to sort through things. This stone is also thought to aid inner silence and strengthen the recall of early memories, so they can be understood and processed. Among practitioners of gemstone healing, picture jasper is a powerful grounding stone that promotes connection to the earth.

Some view this stone as a direct message from the Earth itself, instilling a sense of proportion, bringing comfort, alleviating fear and cultivating harmony. Although it is not an official birthstone, picture jasper is affiliated with the astrological sign Leo."

gemworld.com/au says, "Mahogany Jasper is, like all of the red jaspers, good for increased grounding & protection. It is believed in general to stabilize the aura and cleanse it, eliminating negative energy, is thought to have powers to sustain us, is good for someone who has been weakened by a long illness or stay in hospital, & is used to calm nerves."

The short strand is 17 1/2 inches long and the longest one is 20 inches long. These nuggets are medium to large in size and really do make a statement!

Be your wisest self! Make Westward one of your go-to statement necklaces!