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If you purchase this item with any other jewel, please be aware that our jewelry is handmade to order and takes approximately 6-8 weeks to create before shipping, meaning your Ready to Ship jewel will ship with the rest of your order. This cuts down on multiple shipping costs for you, and unnecessary waste for the environment.  

A sister to the all silver version, the Onyx Malinalxóchitl Strand is born out of my recent experiences on a trip to Mexico City, a pilgrimage to visit Frida Kahlo's home and studio. Malinalxóchitl is named in honor of the fearsome Mexican Goddess/Sorceress of serpents, scorpions, and other desert creatures, who was known to eat the hearts of men and inspire terror. 

The shape and patterning of the beads are reminiscent of personal bead's of Frida's seen in photographs of her, and is composed of hollow 'Silver Pearls' and smooth round onyx spheres.  By adding cast python vertebrae, I'm honoring a cultural exchange and alchemy between ideas, and homages to the Snake magic, Malinalxóchitl, and Frida. 

This necklaces measures 19" inches from end to end and has a weighty feel to it, but is also lighter than it appears due to the hollow 'silver pearls'. Featuring 4 life-cast python vertebrae in sterling silver: at its closure is our largest double sided eye clasp for added protection. Designed as a special, bold statement piece, it also layers beautifully with other BloodMilk necklaces.

Onyx: 

Onyx is best known for being a natural stone that act as a kind of 'psychic armor' against the negativity of others. It is also used to sooth grief and heartbreak. They are wonderful grounding stones and stones of self mastery, enabling its wearers to have mental and spiritual focus.

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