Hand-made stone jewelry to support the people of Hawaii
BLACK LAVA ROCK is the backbone of most of my pieces. Lava symbolizes the duality of death and destruction on the one hand, and rebirth and new beginnings on the other. Lava destroys everything in its path, but simultaneously creates islands and new land which in turn fosters future life. In Hawaii, lava rock is considered sacred. Our lava rock is sourced from India and China as it is forbidden and considered unethical to remove lava rock from Hawaii. Metaphysical properties that are sometimes attributed to lava rock include stability and connection to the earth. It is also said to help dissipate anger and promote positive change.
TIGER'S EYE is a stunning stone from the quartz family with highly contrasting layers of gold and brown. Ancient cultures around the world have revered this semiprecious stone. The ancient Egyptians believed that it represented the eye of their sun-god, Ra. They believed that it held the power of the earth and the sun, and they believed that it provided protection and insight. The anient Romans also believed that it provided protection and could ward off curses. They embeddded in their armor to help them in battle. Eastern cultures believed that it provided balance and harmony, facilitating the release of kundalini energy. Tiger's Eye also comes in blue, green, and red colors in addition to the more common brown and gold.
WHITE HOWLITE is a borate-based stone with a clean white base and distinctive gray veins that give it an appearance similar to carrara marble. While Native American cultures used the stone in jewelry, it doesn't have a rich ancestral history like some of the other stones. However, there are some metaphysical properties that have been attributed to the stone in modern times. It is believed to provide emotional healing and introspection. It is said to relieve anxiety and calm the mind while providing wisdom and insight. It is also said to enhance spiritual connections.
TURQUOISE is a blue-green mineral composed of copper and aluminum. It has been prized for thousands of years for its unique color and rarity. Ancient Egyptians used turquoise in burial masks believing that it signified royalty and provided protection in the afterlife. Native Americans believed that it provided healing and protection. Persian culture believed the stone was associated with purity and protection. In Tibet, turquoise was seen as a mark of high status and a talisman of good fortune.
BLACK HEMATITE is an oxidized form of iron known for its shiny, metallic appearance. The color can range from a dark steel gray to near black. Ancient Egyptians used the stone in magical amulates believed to provide protection and healing. Ancient Romans associated the stone with Mars, their god of War. Romans believed that wearing hematite into batttle made them invincible. Native Americans also believed that the stone held healing and protective powers. The stone is believed to provide grounding, mental clarity, focus, and vitality.
LAPIS LAZULI is a deep-blue semi-precious stone prized for its vibrant color since ancient times. It was used by the Egyptians in the burial mask of King Tutankhamun. For them, it symbolized the night sky and was believed to offer protection and to guide the soul in the afterlife. In Mesopotamia, anicient Sumerians and Babylonians associated the stone with royalty and their gods. In Buddhism, Lapis Lazuli is considered to be one of the "seven treasures" symbolizing purity and spiritual awakening. The stone is believed to provide psychic protection and healing of emotional wounds. It is thought to promote peace, harmony, self-awareness. It is said to enhance inteelect, insight, and truth.
RED CORAL is actually not a stone but an organic material derived from marine coral organisms mostly found in the Mediterranean Sea and in the oceans around Japan. Mediterranean cultures believed it held powers of healing and protection. Native American cultures also believed that it provided protection, using it in jewelry and other adornments. In Tibet, red coral is commonly used in jewelry where it represents longevity and prosperity.
KAMBABA JASPER is a mostly dark, forest-green stone marbled with black swirls and lighter shades of green. While ancient cultures were not known to hold any specific beliefs about the stone, it has been used in jewelry for centuries. Modern metaphysical properties attributed to the kambaba jasper include a soothing effect on the mind and the body. It is thought to promote peace, tranquility, and a sense of wholeness. It is also associated with a deep connection to nature and the earth, encouraging a sense of balance and harmony with the natural world.