N145: Twilight Rainstorm

This necklace was inspired by the Etsy Beadweaver's March Challenge: 'Stormy Weather'.

Living in the midwest of the USA, seeing the storms roll in and darken the clouds, the slate grey of the rain inspired the main color scheme of this necklace. Yet seeing the sun break through at the trailing edge of the storm, and dazzling the eyes with the sparkle of sunlight through the raindrops encouraged me to include the iridescent fringe and crystals.

The 22" St Petersburg chain has 120 Swarovski Crystals along the centerline of the weave, capturing the sparkle of the light through the raindrops. The waterfalls of fringe contain another 90 Swarovski Crystals, as well as rainbow fluorite broilettes and labradorite rondelles. The centerline of greyish-purple rainbow fluorite accents the waterfalls of rain fringe.


A word about the stones:

Fluorite is highly protective, especially on a psychic level.It helps you to discern when outside influences are at work within yourself, and shuts off psychic manipulation and undue mental influence. the inner energy of this stone is predisposed to discourage chaotic, disruptive, and disorganized growth; it can be sued to bring order to chaos in the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical systems.



Labradorite is a power stone, allowing you to see through illusions and determine the actual form of your dreams and goals. It is excellent for strengthening intuitions. Use labradorite to: - Stimulate imagination ; - Develop enthusiasm and thus, new ideas; and - To see more clearly in meditation