Antique Ethiopian Silver from the late 1700 to the early 1800’s. These rare, beautiful yet rugged beads were made from melting silver coins.*

Onyx is the stone of commitment and self-control. Onyx is an excellent stone for centering; it can be used to banish grief, to enhance self-control, to stimulate the power of wise decision-making, and to encourage contentment and good fortune. “Onyx can also help one to see the duality of ones nature – it further helps one to follow the path alone, promoting the recognition of personal strengths and assisting one in the understanding of the reality of the moment. It helps one to become the master of ones future.”
Black Onyx allows one to let go of past attachments to people, places, and things that have held you back in pursuing your vision.

Tigers Eye is the stone used for courage, confidence, and protection. It helps by deepening perception and clarity of self and gives us courage when we need it most. Tigers Eye is good for incorporating dreams into reality; it helps us to obtain our goals by clearing the path and allowing us to take appropriate action- giving us the fortitude to know when to act and when to wait. It helps to alleviate fear and will foster self-confidence, giving you a sense of validation.

Hematite is the “stone for the mind.” It helps one to “sort-out” things in ones mind, and can be used for mental attunement, memory enhancement, original thinking, and technical knowledge. Although this stone enhances mental capability, it provides for a calming atmosphere concurrently, and, in addition, encourages one to “reach for the sun.” It helps one realize that the only limitations, which exist, are those self-limiting concepts within the mind. Hematite reduces stress, enhances personal magnetism, optimism, will and courage. It is also conducive to enabling one to enter into a loving relationship. Hematite attracts love that is kind and worthy of your affection.

Black Tourmaline can be used to both repel and protect against negativity. It is an energetic stone and increases physical vitality, emotional stability, intellectual keenness, and enhanced perception. Black and green tourmaline are known to be masculine stones- it grounds you in the now, holds you true to your identity.

Temptation got its name from a comment from one of my girlfriends after I had her boyfriend model the necklace. “Oh my God, that necklace was so sexy on Manny; I had to jump his bones.” Comment from Manny, “that’s all I wanted for Christmas.” Wear with caution!

*limited supply as my distributor tells me they are no longer being imported from Ethiopia...