Venus and the Moon is an interesting 3 strand beaded necklace using four kinds of gemstones. I used Faceted Peach Moonstone in the shortest 16 3/4 inch long strand. The center strand is Sky Eye Jasper with 1 Venus Jasper center bead. The longest strand that is 20 1/4 inches long has Labradorite rondelles and Venus Jasper flat ovals with Delica Glass clear spacer beads. I finished Venus and the Moon with more Delica Glass spacer beads and a Silver filled round toggle clasp.

According to crystalhealingritual.com, "Revered by the ancient Indians as a “stone of happiness”, Peach Moonstone is an incredible gemstone often used to celebrate new milestones. This crystal is also well-known for enhancing creativity and soothing the emotional body."

sagecrystals.com says, "A Crown Chakra crystal, Moonstone has long been the stone of love, fertility, intuition, magic, protection, hope, and spiritual purity. Moonstone calms and encourages as it teaches us the natural rhythms of life, opens the heart to empathy, and assists in the acceptance of love.

Moonstone is said to increase our sensitivity to the Feminine Divine, to heighten intuition, and to open us up to our psychic gifts. It encourages hope and inspiration to allow us to wish, aspire, and flow in harmony with our dreams. It opens us to serendipity and synchronicity. Moonstone is said to induce restful sleep, and aid in lucid dreaming.

It is a stone of protection for women and children, especially pregnant women and babies. It has been used for centuries to enhance fertility and is believed to support women's reproductive health all around, from easing menstrual problems to soothing fluctuating hormones, to assisting a woman in childbirth.

Considered a stone of the goddess, Moonstone is associated with the moon, the tides, femininity, and the subconscious. It helps sync the rhythms of lunar energy to the rhythms of a woman’s body. Moonstone helps men become more in-tune with the feminine aspects of their nature. It stimulates the right side of the brain to encourage nonlinear thinking and emotional balance."

As per firemountaingems.com, "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 gemstoneLlabradorite is said to stimulate the throat chakra. Though not associated with any zodiac sign, supposedly the sign of Cancer is especially drawn to Labradorite."

bead-therapy.com comments, "Sky Eye Jasper is, like other jaspers, a combination of chalcedony and quartz. It is said to facilitate nurturing behaviors and benefit healing. Jaspers are in general associated with the root chakra."

Finally, cherrytreebeads.com states, "In gemstone healing, Venus Jasper is used to enhance compassion and forgiveness. This stone is also believed to hold metaphysical properties that nurture our emotions to increase feelings of inner peace and self-love. Venus Jasper includes soft, swirling tones of ivory, grey, beige, and blue."

Although I've named this after the Moonstone and Venus Jasper beads I used, this certainly feels like the influence of the high desert in New Mexico! Slightly southwestern, very much a statement necklace!