Shimmering Sunstone rondells is blended with Hessonite Garnet round beads and copper Pearls. A Copper toggle clasp completes this rustic look. Sunstroked Pearls is a 19 1/5 inch long single strand necklace with little round Hessonite Garnets, Mauve Pearls and Sunstone. I used Delica Glass spacer beads and a Copper toggle clasp to finish Sunstroked Pearls.

Garnet is January's birthstone, and is also considered a great gemstone for improving circulation. According to firemountaingems.com, "Hessonite is said to have a strong spiritual value for people regarded as wise. Besides encouraging a mellow vibe, Hessonite Garnet is said to stay the lips from gossiping. According to Vedic astrologists, wearing a two-carat or higher Hessonite Garnet is said to bring wealth and success as well as promote longevity. Interestingly enough, Garnet in general is well-known for being a gemstone associated with success, especially in business."

charmsoflight.com states, "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."

"Copper provides a harmonic connection between the physical and astral bodies and aligns the subtle bodies. It has been used successfully to amplify and to transmit thought. It is said to be a "bestower" of "good", bringing benefit to the user. It is also reported to bring "luck" to persons, especially in the recovery of property.

Copper can conduct electrical impulses and magnify the energy transfer, from the healer or from minerals, to the subject of the healing.

Copper can combat lethargy, passivity, restlessness, excitability, and non-acceptance of oneself. It stimulates initiative, optimism, diplomacy, and independence.

Copper activates and opens the base and sacral chakras, advancing and stabilizing the energies of intuition, sexuality, desire, and vitality - directing these energies toward the pursuit of one's path of evolution. It allows one to recognize the barriers which are in the path of one's development.

Copper can be used to stabilize and to balance the flow of blood within the body; helping to increase circulatory functions when necessary. It can be used to cleanse wounds and to fight bacterial infection. It is also useful in the treatment of arthritis, bursitis, and rheumatism, and to stimulate the metabolic processes."

She also says, "Sunstone is linked to luck and good fortune. It clears and energizes all the chakras. Sunstone instills good nature, heightens intuition and allows the real self to shine through happily. It dissipates fearfulness, alleviates stress and increases vitality. Encourages independence and originality. Especially helpful to those who have difficulty saying “No” to others. Sunstone facilitates self-empowerment and independence. It acts as an antidepressant. Increases self-worth and confidence. Encourages optimism and enthusiasm. Stimulates self-healing powers.

Sunstone treats chronic sore throats, reduces stomach tension and relieves ulcers. It treats cartilage and spinal problems."

After reading all of this information, it seems that Sunstroked Pearls would be very beneficial to anyone wearing it!