Ranchera
Handmade Bangle Bracelet

Ranchera is a lovely handcrafted semi-precious gemstone bangle bracelet by Beth. The star of the show is the Tiger's Eye cabochon and she's set it off with .925 Sterling Silver and natural copper. You can polish up the copper simply enough with ketchup or worcestershire sauce, amazingly enough, so this isn't a high maintenance piece like some would believe because of the copper.

This bangle bracelet should fit people with wrists from 7.25" to 7.75" comfortably. It's a lightweight bracelet, so it's not clunky feeling, and it has a handmade clasp.

In alignment with the mystical lore associated with the stone, I asked with prayer and intent that the wearer of this piece be blessed with strong willpower.

Metaphysical, Mystical, & Spiritual Healing Properties Lore

Tiger's Eye (Tiger Eye) is a stone of protection that is also very grounding. It enhances integrity, willpower, practicality and correct use of power. It is a stone that enhances good luck, and brings prosperity, often in the form of money. Tiger's eye is also a very protective stone which is especially protective during travel. It can also help one see clearly without illusion. Tiger's eye brings a special boost to the solar plexus chakra and to one's personal power.

Silver is a mineral that is said to mirror the soul, strengthen the connection between astral and physical bodies, and enhance intuitive and psychic energies. Silver is mystically considered to improve speech, bring eloquence. It is also purported to attract, enhance and store the energies of gemstones, as well as draw out negative energies. Silver is related to the moon, and moon energies. Physically, crystal healing lore indicates that silver is has been traditionally used to aid heptatitis treatments, eliminate toxins, expel toxins through the pores, headache, rheumatic pain, nausea and gastritis, obesity, diabetes, and increase assimilation of vitamins A and E.

Copper is considered a mineral of energy and mental agility. In legend, copper is said to be the metal of the God Hermes, who facilitates that mental agility, and quick wit. Copper is an excellent conductor of energy, from electricity to the mystical subtle energies emanating from higher planes, etc. Thus, copper is said to enhance and transmit thoughts, even over long distances. Physically, copper is used in traditional folk remedy and crystal healing lore to bring in additional energies for all types of healing, treatment of arthritis, relieving pain of broken bones, sexual instability, and low energy.