Moonstone & Silver Necklace 'Moon Goddess Charm'
Can’t describe how
beautiful this piece is. The photos don’t give any justice to this wonderful
work of craftsmanship. The details are amazing and the stone is carved very
smooth, highlighting the tones that the stone can irradiate. Made in India, and
fair traded, this product from Novica helps keep this kind of artistry alive.
Love that it’s not factory made and has a meaning and a story behind it.
It comes in a lovely unique
case that highlight its ethnic origin.
Note: I received this
product highly discounted for in exchange for an honest and un-biased review.
ABOUT THE MOONSTONE (http://www.gemstone.org):
The moonstone is characterized
by an enchanting play of light. Indeed, it owes its name to that mysterious
shimmer which always looks different when the stone is moved and is known in
the trade as 'adularescence'. In earlier times, people believed they could recognize
in it the crescent and waning phases of the moon.
This gemstone is
surrounded by a good deal of mystique and magic. In many cultures, for example
in India, it is regarded as a holy, magical gemstone. In India, moonstones are
also regarded as 'dream stones' which bring the wearer beautiful visions at
night. In Arabic countries, women often wear moonstones sewn out of sight into
their garments, for in their cultures the moonstone is a symbol of fertility.
The moonstone symbolizes
our being in its entirety. With its soft shimmer, it strengthens our emotional
and subconscious aspects. The associations connected with that make it a
"lovers' stone", evoking tender feelings and safeguarding the true
joys of love. It is also said that wearing a moonstone strengthens our
intuition and our capacity to understand.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
"My journey into handicrafts has
been great, yet the highlight came in 1995, when the Sultan of Brunei placed an
order for my designs!"
"Hello, my name is Alok Jain and I
was born on December 12, 1971. My family has been involved in the realm of handicrafts
for many years now. I was barely 17 years old when I realized I was completely
immersed in the creation of handcrafted pieces, including sandalwood and brass
items and jewelry, among others.
"Lately, I have been much more involved in the design of jewelry. I'm inspired by nature hence you will find that most of my jewelry items feature natural motifs.
"My journey into handicrafts has been great, yet the highlight came in 1995, when the Sultan of Brunei placed an order for my designs! It was time bound, it took me and my artisan collaborators about two months to complete the order. All in all, it was a really exciting experience to be working all together.
"I always strive to improve designs and quality, and demand for my products has steadily increased. I hope and wish that my association with Novica will bring new opportunities."
"Lately, I have been much more involved in the design of jewelry. I'm inspired by nature hence you will find that most of my jewelry items feature natural motifs.
"My journey into handicrafts has been great, yet the highlight came in 1995, when the Sultan of Brunei placed an order for my designs! It was time bound, it took me and my artisan collaborators about two months to complete the order. All in all, it was a really exciting experience to be working all together.
"I always strive to improve designs and quality, and demand for my products has steadily increased. I hope and wish that my association with Novica will bring new opportunities."
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