Winter Berries Crab Apple is a 3 strand Garnet and Labradorite gemstone necklace that is my "painting" of the Crab Apple on our street! It's filled with tiny Merlot colored "berries" and the color is so deep and beautiful! I used 5 sizes of Garnets which are January's birthstone and faceted Labradorite rondelles. It's finished with Delica Glass spacer beads and a silver filled brass slide and lock clasp. It's short strand is 17 inches and the longest one is 19 1/2 inches.

This necklace is both sophisticated and striking! Perfect for wearing out on dates, to dinner, special events or performances and especially excellent for winter holiday parties!

charmsoflight.com states, "Garnet cleanses and re-energizes the chakras. It revitalizes, purifies and balances energy, bringing serenity or passion as appropriate. Inspires love and devotion. Garnet balances the sex drive and alleviates emotional disharmony. It activates and strengthens the survival instinct, bringing courage and hope. Stimulates past-life recall. Sharpens perceptions of oneself and others. Garnet removes inhibitions and taboos. It opens the heart and bestows self-confidence.

Garnet regenerates the body and stimulates the metabolism. It treats disorders of the spine and spinal fluid, bone, cellular structure and composition. Purifies the heart, lungs, blood and regenerates DNA. Garnet boosts the immune system and energy levels." This gemstone truly has so much healing potential!

"A stone of transformation, Labradorite is a useful companion through change, imparting strength and perseverance. It balances and protects the aura, raises consciousness and grounds spiritual energies. Excellent for strengthening intuition - promoting psychic abilities. Powerful in revealing the truth behind illusions, Labradorite banishes fears and insecurities, and strengthens faith in the self and trust in the universe. It stimulates the imagination and calms an overactive mind, developing enthusiasm and new ideas.

Labradorite treats disorders of the eyes and brain, stimulates mental acuity, and relieves anxiety and stress. It regulates metabolism, balances hormones and relieves menstrual tension. Labradorite treats colds, gout, and rheumatism, lowers blood pressure, and aids in digestion."

The color combination of gemstones was my attempt to re-create the Crab Apple tree, but I see now that the healing possibilities of combining Garnets and Labradorite is remarkable!