SOLD!!! Winter Solstice is a 3 strand necklace with Citrine faceted rondelles in 2 sizes, Cultured White Button Pearls, Delica Glass spacer beads, faceted Labradorite and a Gold filled slide and lock clasp. This is inspired by the symbolic colors of Winter Solstice that are gold, silver and white! This is a very festive necklace that can be worn year round, but would be ideal all during the winter seasonal holidays! It's perfect for parties, gatherings and family time. The short strand is 16 3/4 inches and the longest one is 19 3/4 inches. The easy to use slide and lock clasp is pretty too!

According to charmsoflight.com, "Citrine energizes 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 revitalizes the mind. It releases negative traits, depression, fears and phobias. Emotionally balancing.

Energizing 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." Wow! Citrine is a very amazing gemstone!

"Pearl signifies faith, charity and innocence. It enhances personal integrity and helps to provide a focus to ones attention. Pearl symbolizes purity and is known as a “stone of sincerity”. It brings truth to situations and loyalty to a “cause”. Inhibits boisterous behavior.

Pearl treats digestive disorders and the soft organs of the body. It relieves conditions of bloating and biliousness. Pearl increases fertility and eases childbirth."

firemountaingems.com says, "Some healers use Pearls to help balance body rhythms and hormone levels with lunar cycles, and to harmonize human beings with the natural world. The inner glow (orient) of Pearls is thought to tap inner wisdom and nurture love. Pearls are also believed to signify innocence and faith.

Practitioners use Pearls to enhance personal integrity, bring truth forward, grow sincerity, inhibit immodest behavior and advance in wisdom." Pearls are June's birthstone, but I believe we can all wear them!

"Labradorite is considered a tremendously spiritual stone, especially helpful for people who tend to overwork. It helps an individual regain energy while aiding the body and spirit in healing itself. In the metaphysical world, Labradorite is considered one of the most powerful protectors. The gemstone creates a shield for auras and protects against negativity of the world. Labradorite is said to temper the negativity within ourselves as well. Labradorite is known for its changing colors, so it is no surprise this gemstone is known as a stone of transformation, enhancing strength of will and inner worth. The gemstone Labradorite is said to stimulate the throat chakra. Though not associated with any zodiac sign, supposedly the sign of Cancer is especially drawn to Labradorite."

Although my goal was to create a "dressy" necklace that would represent the colors of Winter Solstice, it seems that I also created a powerful trio of healing gemstones that can be very beneficial to the person wearing Winter Solstice!