Garnet and moonstone, necklace, 'Lunar Sun' 1" W 17" L by NOVICA

Garnet and moonstone, necklace, 'Lunar Sun' 1" W 17" L by Moonstone Birthstones

Garnet and moonstone, necklace, 'Lunar Sun' 1" W 17" L
Available from Amazon
$52.95
on 10-11-2008

Features

Handmade by Matta

Ships from Thailand within 7 days

Natural stone - slight variations are to be expected

Product Description
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. A dazzling blossom flowers amid moonstone and garnet dewdrops in this exquisite necklace by Matta. She orchestrates the spectacular combination of gemstones, inspired by their presumed mystical powers. Garnet is said to release sensual energy and when given as a gift, it symbolizes true and never-ending love and devotion. Moonstone vibrates with the feminine wisdom and energy of the Moon Goddess. Matta strings the precious gemstones on a stainless steel wire. Artisan Info: "My name is Matta Nandrakwang, I was born and raised in Chiang Rai, the northernmost province in Thailand next to the border with Myanmar (Burma). I grew up appreciating this naturally beautiful area, home to rich and diverse cultures as well as many ancient ethnic tribes. Since the area is rich with gems and the main activity was their trade, I began to learn and develop a passion for the various gemstones. "Ever since I was a young girl, I have been enamored with the hill tribe people's love of jewelry. I regularly saw people around me wearing jewelry. I recall seeing a hill tribe girl my age, seven at the time, wearing beautiful silver jewelry accessorizing her colorful costume. She had silver coins hanging around her face, more silver ornaments on her, as well as beautiful beads. I couldn't take my eyes

Available from Amazon
$52.95
on 10-11-2008