Due to the special nature of these jewels, they are only available for purchase one per person. 

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This necklace is Ready To Ship and will leave the studio in 3 - 5 business days. 

Please note : This necklace will be created with an 18" bar link chain. If you desire a different chain length you must reach out to us immediately after placing your order. 

A stunning large and pear cut labradorite is set within a frame of life cast Rattlesnake spines I've utilized in BloodMilk since nearly the beginning of my time casting jewels. 

In Egyptian mythology, the spine as a symbol was associated with Osiris, & also called the djed column. As a talismanic object, its strength lied in stability and regeneration, suggesting a link between the physical aspects of our body and our psyche. The djed column was also used in the transformational process of the flesh to spirit, mortality to eternity.

Joining this potent symbol of strength to the symbol of the remains of a snake pushes the borders of the human world and the spirit world. Snakes, known as liminal creatures (that invoke either intense fear or intense reverence from people) form some of the oldest symbols in our culture, such as the Ouroboros. Their lidless eyes seem to see beyond the veil, seeing what the consciousness cannot.

*Details* :

- 63 mm at its widest 

- 40 mm from top to bottom 

- Solid Sterling Silver  

- Both pendant and chain are hand oxidized to achieve our favorite shade of stormy gray and then highlighted to reveal the bright luminous silver beneath

- Set with one 44 x 23 mm labradorite pear cut stone.

Labradorite:

Labradorite is known for its healing properties, in particular for its ability to relieve anxiety & melancholy. It is also said to be used to dispel negativity & fear, acting as a kind of psychic armor to protect against more troubling & turbulent emotions. As a 'sister' to moonstone, Labradorite is often associated with the more "darker" aspects of the Goddess, in her Crone form, full of the experience & wisdom of life and death, associated with the darker moon: waning through new moon phases.

It is also a stone of transformation, and is said to help those with intuitive gifts to awaken and realize their full potential as well as helping enhance creative talents. It also ranks as one of the most protective stones, shielding its wearer from negativity. Much like its 'sister' Moonstone, Labradorite has been used and worn in many cultures and tribes for both its incredible natural beauty, and for its potent magical properties.

These jewels are hand cut and therefore may have small signs of the carver's hands along the edges. These have not been fabricated by a machine, they have been made by hand and therefore aren't uniformly perfect. The photographs accurately portray the quality of the stones. 

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