Rajputana
Handmade Pendant / Slide for Necklaces

Rajputana is a classy pendant / slide that I handcrafted from a deep reddish-brown carnelian cabochon, a pre-made sterling silver bail, and .925 Sterling Silver. The sterling bail is a pre-made one that I happened to find while I was working on this pendant and it seemed to go just right, balancing out the delicacy of the sterling wire. Serendipity strikes again!

I made this pendant with only my hands and a few jeweler's hand tools. All of the swirls and curves were made with only my fingers on the wire. No solder or glue was used in the creation of this piece, just craftsmanship to make it in such a way that the wire holds the stone firmly in place. Almost like magic :)

This pendant is approximately 2.1" (55.7 mm) long including bail which will accommodate chains up to approximately 6 mm in size. To wear it as a necklace or brooch, you can use it with your favorite chain or add an inexpensive accessory to make it a very versatile piece of jewelry.

In alignment with the mystical lore associated with the stone, I crafted this piece with the prayer and intent that the wearer be blessed with courage to boldly be herself.

Metaphysical, Mystical, & Spiritual Healing Properties Lore:

Carnelian is an agate class of chalcedony that is a stone of creativity, individuality and courage. Like all agates, it has protection energies. It can aid memory, including recall of past lives. It can assist one in finding the right mate. It is also a stone of protection in general and from anger, jealousy and fear. In addition it can help with manifestation of one's desires, and brings good luck. Carnelian can help ease or remove sorrows. It also helps stabilize energies in the home. It is sometimes called the "actor's stone". Carnelian is associated with the root and sacral chakras. Physically, carnelian has been used to heal open sores, rejuvenate tissues and cells, rheumatism, kidney stones and other kidney problems, gall stones, colds, pollen allergies, and neuralgia.

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.