Mexican Agate Ear Rings - The Only One - T.O.O.

The Only One

In this listing one handsome "T.O.O. the only one" set of Mexican Agate ear rings. Slabbed and tumble polished in the traditional Crude Company style. These special little agates feature a brilliant orbicular egg in the center of each agate. There's just something very special about owning a pair of ear rings that no one will ever have a pair of.

These little beauties come from a vintage collection from the forties. Consecutively cut and slabbed, then tumbled to a mirror polish.

Sweet, elderly lady I met last fall collected rock with her father during the thirties and forties in Mexico, New Mexico and Arizona. Its not often I am able to discover vintage and antique collections that haven't been depleted or dismantled.

Every nodule that I've cut into has been spectacular, many completely take my breathe away. Sure, I'm a rock geek.....I own that.

These beauties have been wire-wrapped in 12 carat 22 gauge gold filled wire. Completed simply with golden French ear wires. The pair measure 1 1/4" long, and hang down from the ear lobe at 1 1/2". Made asymmetrically, not intended to be
matchy-matchy but they can be switched off to wear in alternating ears.

The last image is the reverse side of the agates.

These ear rings will arrive in a handmade gift box from my ecovintagevegan shop.
Sent Priority mail.

Apache Tear Bracelet

In this listing one handmade Apache Tear bracelet.

I have collected and tumbled these little Apache Tear beauties to a mirror polish. They are linked together with 1mm black leather cord, red crow beads, a recycled dream catcher beaded charm and a lovely orange vintage button. All Crude Company bracelets are finished with a vintage button clasp and leather loop to allow you to simply button the bracelet securely to your wrist.

The measurement is 7 inches, and after wearing for a time the leather will give an average of 1/4".

The bracelet is guaranteed for life. I will repair and restring if the leather cord should wear or break....sometimes I can replace the stones if I have them on hand. Customer pays shipping both ways.

Bracelet will be shipped First Class in a handmade gift box from my ecovintageveagn shop.

Phallic Blossoms NO Va Jay - Jay - Adult MATURE

In this listing one set of phallic blossom's concretions with assorted vintage agate beads, recycled copper disk, copper and sterling silver 4mm beads and a tektite meteorite specimen. This is ornament for your vehicles rear view mirror.

All three stones have been wire-wrapped in 20 gauge sterling silver round wire. BOTH phallic specimens stable and durable, one measures 3 1/4" and the partner phallic measures 3" and the tektite measure 1" square".

These solid but also delicate concretions are made of fine sand and clay, they have been sculptured and solidified by nature 10 000 years ago.

HISTORY
The originality and the unique forms of these rare stones are a phenomenon proper to Northern Quebec, especially on the bottom of the big lakes with a glacier origin. These specimens are found in the soft deposits of the Quaternary in the pounds having occupied the depression of the retreat of the glacial front.
The face of the concretion is usually smooth and regular; the other face is often rough with puffed-up spheres. The irregular lines on certain stones are caused by traces left by miniature worms or organic remains, as if the earth wanted to keep them in memory...
LEGEND
When the first Algonquin’s came up the river towards Northwestern Quebec a long time ago, they picked up the pebbles from the shores and they carried them as good luck charms when they went on fishing or hunting expedition. Lovers offered the most beautiful stones to their loved ones. The biggest specimens occupied a place of honor in their homes, or according to the legend, these stones assured protection against bad spirits. They also brought good health and prosperity to the occupants of the premises.

The etsy shopper will receive both phallic blossoms, the tektite and the black leather strap to secure to your mirror.

NOTE: If an etsy buyer did not want this item to be listed in their "items" purchased. I will and I can cancel this listing and then re-list as a "special order" with no photos and little (or no) clinical description. This would provided a secret transaction and anonymity.

Item will be shipped Priority Mail in a handmade gift box from my "ecovintagevegan" shop.

Pure Purple Amethyst Phantom Brandberg Crystal - February Birth

One huge handsome natural, un-cluttered, un-blocked and un-changed Brandberg Amethyst crystal. Both top and bottom of the shaft is free, clear and naturally exposed with no wire or metals to inhibit the natural healing energy flow.

The crystal offers a natural purple phantom within the host quartz body. The crystal measures 3" long by 1" thick. Front face has an attached dolphin and a small family of tiny crystal just in th end of the shaft point.

Branberg (Brandberg) Amethyst, Clear or Smoky crystals yield from Nambia, most all contain rainbows, prismatic veils, enhydros and true hematite or lepidocrsite inclusions either within or surrounding the host crystal. Certainly all contain superior beauty but are also magical and healing. Those Branberg specimens in my collection inhabit most all those characters and it’s not often I choose to part with any of them.

Besides the natural healing characteristics of quartz' balancing and clarity this stone can also be used for third eye meditation and amethyst traditional healing properties.

Crystal is completed with 2mm tan leather cord and a lamp work bead form the shop of "skaramouche". Neck length 17" up to 24". Wrapped in 12 carat 20 gauge round wire.

Crystal has been cleared and smudged. Pendant will be shipped in a hand made gift box Priority Mail.

February Amethyst Birth Month - Brandberg Crystal

One sweet thin natural amethyst Brandberg crystal. A simple small crystal packed with amethyst coloring and a small smoky phantom pocket. The crystal measures 1 3/4" long by 4mm thick. Clear perfect Brandberg form and coloring.

The crystal has been wrapped in 12 carat 20 gauge round wire and complete simply with doubled 1mm black leather cording and vintage paua shell button clasp, three symmetrical 4mm 12 carat gold beads on either side of the crystal top. Neck length right at 16". The crystal has been cleared and smudged. No wires or metal detract from open ends or the natural energy of the crystals shaft or point.

Healing properties included quartz, amethyst and the collective energies of Brandberg Nambia crystals.

Branberg (Brandberg) Amethyst, Clear or Smoky crystals yield from Nambia, most all contain rainbows, prismatic veils, enhydros and true hematite or lepidocrsite inclusions either within or surrounding the host crystal. Certainly all contain superior beauty but are also magical and healing. Those Branberg specimens in my collection inhabit most all those characters and it’s not often I choose to part with any of them.

Crystal pendant will arrive in a handmade gift box shipped Priority Mail.

Metaphysical Smoky Branberg Crystal Scepter

In this listing one handsome large Branberg (Brandberg) amethyst quartz scepter with a Smoky point and clear amethyst shaft.

The scepter is in its natural formation, it has been smudged and cleansed. It is offered to you unwrapped, for the etsy shopper I will wrap in either 20 gauge sterling round or 12 carat 20 gauge gold round for the listed price.

This crystal has been in my collection since 2002. It measures a generous 3 7/8" large and 1 1/4" wide. Brandberg Crystals are from Gobobos, Brandberg, Namibia and are some of the most powerful Crystals on earth. Brings the energy of the stars into the soul. Produces a naturally balanced, solid state, energy field. Amplifies both body energy and thought.

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"Branberg (Brandberg) Amethyst, Clear or Smoky crystals yield from Nambia, most all contain rainbows, prismatic veils, enhydros and true hematite or lepidocrsite inclusions either within or surrounding the host crystal. Certainly all contain superior beauty but are also magical and healing. Those Branberg specimens in my collection inhabit most all those characters and it’s not often I choose to part with any of them.

Idaho Spencer Opal - Pendant

One hand worked, hand sandwiched and hand tripleted Spencer Idaho Fire Opal. The very last opal worked and sandwiched by hand under the teaching of Bob Stoubaugh, master opal lapidarian and seen often on "Exploring Idaho" PBS segments regarding collecting and working Idaho specimens.

This opal presents itself clearly with bounces of red, purple and blue flaming fire, across the entire sandwich. *Sandwich, meaning: a thin opal layer sandwiched by a clear quartz cabochon top and a ignumbrite or obsidian based flat bottom. Basically a "sandwich" of spectra color enhanced by other other natural gemstone bodies. Because the opal layer itself can often be paper thin it needs protection from other stones to not only enhance its beauty but protect it too.

“Opal amplifies your traits and characteristics. Helps you recognize and feel the creativity within the self, providing inspiration and imagination to all situations. It furthers clean, true, spontaneous action, enhancing what you are feeling and allowing for the release of inhibitions. Strengthens the memory and instills faithfulness and loyalty in love and personal relationships. It is a stone of happy dreams and changes. The happy dreams arising from the understanding of personal higher potentials and the glad acceptance of your inherent perfection. The happy changes come from those events which allow your aspirations to surface.” Reference guide: Melody – Love Is In The Earth

This opal measures2" long in a free-form style, wrapped in 20 gauge sterling silver and finished sweetly with 2mm tan leather cord, a vintage abalone shell button clasp and has a neck length of 15.5"....I can extend the length if needed for the etsy shopper.

The pendant will arrive in a hand made gift box, sent Priority Mail.

Opal - Idaho Precious Spencer Opal Pendant

Spencer Idaho opal pendant with rare vintage red & pink coral branches. Opal from Spencer Idaho is coveted world wide, this natural wonder is but just a thin slice of rainbow hues, sandwiched in a triplet with a ignimbright back and quartz crystal top. The "triplet" design allows the natural rainbow coloring to be illuminated. Bright bouncing reds, purples, greens and blues luster the entire cab.

This cab measures 22mm by 12mm, has been married with two vintage coral branches one pink and the other red, then wrapped in 12 carat 20 gauge gold and finished with doubled 1mm tan leather cord and a vintage Mother of Pearl button for the clasp. The neck length is 14", allowing the opal to lay just at the throat chakra. The matching ear drops coral branch measure 1", with assorted bone, glass, vintage, copper, and gold beads....total length from the ear lobe
2 1/4". The lever backs are 14 carat gold.

The coral branches were purchased before the Great Barrier Reef Act, and have been in a private collection up until 1995. They are just a small example of the lovely natural wonders of my vast lapidary collection.

“Opal amplifies your traits and characteristics. Helps you recognize and feel the creativity within the self, providing inspiration and imagination to all situations. It furthers clean, true, spontaneous action, enhancing what you are feeling and allowing for the release of inhibitions. Strengthens the memory and instills faithfulness and loyalty in love and personal relationships. It is a stone of happy dreams and changes. The happy dreams arising from the understanding of personal higher potentials and the glad acceptance of your inherent perfection. The happy changes come from those events which allow your aspirations to surface. Awakens the psychic and mystical qualities and helps you understand the higher powers of intuition and mysticism and to use these powers to enhance personal understanding and personal experiences in the realms of the sacred.” Reference guide: Melody – Love Is In The Earth

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AMBER - Baltic Encapsulated Winged Creature

One fine and handsome Baltic amber chunk, polished and wrapped in ribbons of 12 carat 20 gauge gold wire and completed simply with doubled 2mm leather, a vintage Bakelite button for the clasp and a 8mm gold filled bead.

The amber features a small winged creature, only the wing is visible. The natural amber chunk measures 1 3/4" wide and 10mm to 18mm thick and 30mm tall.

The neck length is a choker style 13".

This amber piece was finished in 1998, but because I have a tendency to horde and hygrade pieces some of my stones rarely see the light of day.

Amber represents prosperity, many show people carry a piece in their cash boxes for good luck. Also, used for your third eye and crown chakra.

http://www.gamineral.org/t04-tgms_club-show.html

Link for the Tucson Rock and Gem Fair
Awesome specimen images and collections from all over the world.

Kyanite Blade Pendant

Each of the five blades have been individually wrapped in 12 carat 20 gauge gold filled wire, linked with gold plated 4mm beads and 6mm black sapphire beads, doubled 1mm tan leather cording and a vintage Bakelite "grape cluster" button clasp. Neck length 16 inches. Center blade 2" long, other blades descending in length as they move backwards. Kyanite one of the VERY few minerals that possess both +/- ions. Kyanite also found naturally in black, green and silver with quartz host bodies. "Kyanite this is one of the minerals in the mineral kingdom which never needs cleaning or clearing. It will NOT accumulate or retain negative energy or vibrations. The energy of kyanite is unlimited in application, making it one of the very best attunement stones." Reference guide - Love Is In The Earth, Melody. This Crude Company pendant will arrive in a hand made gift box. Be shipped Priority mail in the U.S. and First Class else where.

Smoky Crystal Hosting Garnets Clusters

The Smoky Quartz I've featured in my crudeco, come from Fujian Province, China. Orthoclase crystals with spessartine garnet crystals growing on the surface along with some smoky quartz crystals. The garnets are all well formed, sharp and have a beautiful dark red orange color. Nearly the entire shaft is covered in the spessartine garnet, only the remaining bottom point is accepting light. The crystal has been wrapped in 20 gauge sterling silver and completed simply with 2mm tan leather cord, an adjustable slip knot and one lamp work bead. The crystal measures 1 7/8" long by 1/2" at the top shaft widest point. There has been no polishing, faceting or changing contours of this crystal. “Smoky Quartz is an excellent crystal for grounding negative energy and providing protection. A Smoky Quartz wand grounds the energy of the base chakra by linking it to the earth chakra beneath your feet. It purifies this chakra in the etheric body and neutralizes the effect of any geopathic stress. It can be used anywhere on the body where negative energy needs to be removed.” Reference guide: The Crystal Bible – Judy Hall

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Healing with Copper

Raw copper provides substantial healing properties for many, but for some it can cause heart palpitations, which means you do not need the energy supplied by copper.

“Copper provides a harmonic connection between the physical and the astral bodies and aligns the subtle bodies. It has been used successfully to amplify and to transmit thought. It is said to be a “bestower” of “good”, bringing benefit to the user. It is also reported to bring “luck” to persons, especially in the recovery of property. Copper can be used to stabilize and to balance the flow of blood within the body; helping to increase circulatory functions when necessary.” Reference guide: Melody – Love Is In The Earth

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