Selkskin Malas & Jewelry
Stag spirit ~ 58 ~ take the lead. Lave, agate, howlite mala & bracelet. Antlers to rebirth, bones to blood, movement to ash, life & death, light & dark mala
Stag spirit ~ 58 ~ take the lead. Lave, agate, howlite mala & bracelet. Antlers to rebirth, bones to blood, movement to ash, life & death, light & dark mala
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This is an average-length mala with round, smooth beads. For most folks, the pendant will land on the lower abdomen. You can also wear this wrapped around your neck twice so that you have two pretty loop necklace loops that hit around the mid-abdomen and the second one on the chest. Some folks like to wrap malas several times around their wrist. This mala does have a pendant.
The stag pendant is about half an inch long and two and a half inches wide.
Malas are made of 108 beads. With the pendant, they rest on the lower abdomen for most people. This bracelet is larger. It is made with 26 beads for someone with larger wrists or a man. My bracelets are usually made with approximately 23-30 beads.
The bracelets are stretchy and made with elastic. The malas do not stretch and are made with durable, nylon string. Try to avoid getting them wet as this makes them wear out faster.
Please, feel free to reach out to schedule a 20-minute reading if you’d like more information on how these stones can align with your healing intentions. $50 additional add-on cost and that includes a discount of $20.
Email: amelia@selkskin.com, or text: 720-722-0094
“The main point is developing some kind of appetite for the universe, that everything is workable and lovable.” — Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Buddhist pioneer in the West
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This mala and bracelet are inspired by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Pema Chodron. Thank you.
I get into a creative trance of sorts. I am mesmerized, lost, and triumphant. I am grateful for my teachers. As well as Mindy who owns Kama Connection in Boulder, CO.
♥ Inspiration ♥ Creativity ♥ Artistic expression
Howlite is a calming stone.
Zodiac - Gemini
Element - Air
Numerical Vibration - Number 2
Typical colors - cream or white, with fine grey or black veins in a web-like pattern
Howlite is an aid to insomnia, especially when caused by an overactive mind. Formulates ambitions and aids in achieving them. Howlite strengthens memory and stimulates the desire for knowledge. It teaches patience and helps to eliminate rage, pain, and stress. Calms communication, facilitates awareness, and encourages emotional expression.
Howlite balances calcium levels in the body. It aids teeth, bones, and soft tissue. Helpful in cases of osteoporosis.
Most gemstone jewelry is fairly durable, but some care does need to be taken.
- Remove jewelry before doing any housework - household cleaners are corrosive and may permanently damage your gems;
- Remove jewelry before doing any manual labor; or work requiring hands to be immersed in water.
- Remove jewelry before swimming or showering - chlorine, some soaps and just immersing in water, may cause damage to your gemstones or their settings;
- Remove jewelry before sleeping - tossing and turning in your sleep puts excess strain on your jewelry, causing it to become loose or even break;
- Only put on your jewelry after perfume and/or hair care products have dried - these may cause the breakdown of the stones;
- Store in a dark place, out of direct sunlight, in a pouch, ziplock bag, or jewelry box - sunlight may cause fading of stones and the humidity in the air can cause tarnishing to silver.
General Cleaning
Silver can tarnish quite easily, leaving it looking black and dirty. To ensure that your silver is kept shiny it can be polished gently with a jewellery cloth, or you can use a standard silver polish.
Copper is likely to develop a distinctive patina. Patina is not a "defect", it is a natural by-product. If you do not like the patina effect, you can clean copper goods using standard copper polish.
TAKE CARE using polishes and tarnish removers around your gemstones, as these can cause your gemstones to become dull and fade.
Description credit to the magical: https://www.charmsoflight.com/healing-jewellery/healing-bracelets/howlite-bracelet-with-feature-silver-bead
Agate is an excellent stone for rebalancing and harmonizing body, mind, and spirit. It cleanses and stabilizes the aura, eliminating and transforming negativity. Agate enhances mental function, improving concentration, perception, and analytical abilities.
Lava Metaphysical Properties
Lava is associated with the root chakra as, like roots, it comes from deep in the ground. The earthy qualities of lava make it a stone of grounding, focus and balance, materialism and restraint. Its fiery energy is associated with passion, assertiveness, and energy. When you are drawn to lava you may be seeking energy and stamina. It is also said to be useful as a stone of detoxification, to dissipate anger, and to clear negative energy. Crystal healers use it to help with anxiety, emotional tranquility, relaxation, and a sense of calmness. It is said to be a "stress absorber."
Lava's porous quality makes it popular to use as a diffuser in aromatherapy. Sprinkle a small stone with essential oils and wear it in a cage or filigree locket. The beneficial qualities of the oils and the lava will be with the wearer all day. Diffusers can also be used to keep cars smelling fresh.
Lava Geological Properties
Lava stone derives from magma, extremely hot molten rock from deep in the Earth. It is expelled from Earth's crust when it is heated to extremely high temperatures by geothermal energy. As temperatures reach roughly 700 to 1,200 °C (1,292 to 2,192 °F) magma is expelled through a vent, resulting in a lava flow on the outer crust of the Earth. The lava flow is a viscous, bubbling combination of crystals, gasses, and liquids. As it cools and solidifies, it forms the igneous rock known as lava rock. Lava is a predominant rock on Earth, covering approximately 70% of the planet. Lava beads and components are made from the igneous rock basalt which is approximately 65% feldspar. It has a unique surface texture with pits and voids. It may have a glassy matrix and mineral grains within it.
Proper Care of Lava
If your lava beads get dirty, or you want to change the scent in your aromatherapy jewelry, simply rinse the beads in warm water with a very mild soap or Himalayan salt. Rinse to remove soap and let them dry. Keep away from chemicals and do not clean in ultrasonic cleaners.
Lava History
As the oldest stone in the world, lava has been used in jewelry by many cultures. The Victorian era saw an upsurge in lava jewelry production when cameos were at the height of popularity. Cameos were carved on pieces of lava from Mt. Vesuvius. During the 19th century, cameos were sought-after souvenirs for English ladies touring Italy. Although classical Roman and Greek gods and goddesses were usually carved into the cameos, a lady could commission one to be carved of herself. Lava jewelry is still popular in Italian souvenir shops and is often mixed with red coral. Jewelry-makers in Hawaii, New Zealand, Iceland, South, and North America, and many more places make jewelry from volcanic rocks.
The word lava comes from the Latin word lavare which means to wash, or alternatively from labes which means to fall or slip--referring to the flash floods, or streams of lava spewing down from a volcano.
Taking lava rock from the Hawaiian Islands is shrouded in superstition. According to legend and mythology, it is taboo to take lava, pumice, or shells from the island as souvenirs. The belief is that Pele, the jealous and powerful goddess of fire and volcanos, rules over and protects the Hawaiian people and land. She considers the volcanic rocks to be her children. She curses violators with extreme misfortune until they return the materials. As a result of this belief, many boxes of shells and lava rock are sent back to Hawaii every year.
Description credit to the magical: https://www.firemountaingems.com/resources/encyclobeadia/gem-notes/l23v#:~:text=Lava%20Metaphysical%20Properties&text=When%20you%20are%20drawn%20to,and%20a%20sense%20of%20calmness.
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