The Spiral Collection- June 2010

Heya folks! This time around, I'm working with semi precious stones [All together now... YEEEHAAA!!!!]. I'm using Spiral connectors as well, hence the name of the collection :)

My friend, Nas ordered a bracelet made with rectangular rose quartz, which pretty much got me started on this collection.

Please refer to the 'gemstone' or 'properties' label if you would like to see the different properties of each semi precious stone.

These bracelets are RM35 each.

Top : Tiger Eye

Middle : Moss Agate

Bottom : Rose Agate

Top : Black Agate

Middle : Smokey Quartz

Bottom : White/Grey Agate

Left : Rose Quartz

Middle : Rock Crystal (SOLD)

Right : Amethyst (SOLD)

Left : Turquoise (SOLD)

Right : Orange Agate (SOLD)

Properties of Gemstones

Agate: inner calm, peace of mind, promotes agreeability
Almandine: brings peace and balance, represents profound love
Amazonite: improves confidence and self-respect, enhances creative expression
Amber: lifts heavy burdens, purifies mind, body, and spirit, transmutes negative energy into positive
Amethyst: encourages the attainment of inner peace and spiritual nourishment, reduces anger, stone of sobriety
Aventurine: heals emotional pain and fear
Aquamarine: promotes mental clarity
Bloodstone: revitalizes love, relationships, and friendships, brings orderliness and prosperity
Carnelian: protects against rage, envy, and fear, a very spiritual stone
Chrysocolla: self-forgiveness, patience, keeps one in light and love
Chrysophase: greater flexibility, wisdom, generosity
Citrine: happiness, uplifting
Fluorite: mental sharpness
Garnet: commitment, strengthens willpower
Hematite: the most grounding of all stones, calms anxiety
Iolite: enhances spiritual growth
Jasper: protects against negative energy, reminds us that we are here to bring joy to others
Jade: very erotic stone, used for love, fidelity, fortune
Labradorite: develops body awareness, absorbs negative energy
Lapis Lazuli: confers ancient wisdom, success, and divine favor
Malachite: clears the path to your desired goal, brings tolerance, understanding
Moonstone: arouses tender passion in lovers, accentuates the wearer's nature whether positive or negative
Mother of Pearl: attracts wealth and prosperity
Onyx: changes bad habits
Opal: opens those who wear it to possibilities, clarifies buried emotions and desires
Pearl: purity, compassion
Peridot: calming, heals the spirit
Quartz
* Clear: good for meditation, insight
* Blue: expands self-expression and creativity
* Pink: peacefulness, forgiveness, lovingness, emotional healing
* Smoky: deep relaxation, higher guidance, alleviates fear
* Rose: produces gentleness, promotes the receptivity to the beauty of art, music, and the written word
Rhodonite:emotional support
Ruby:leadership, vitality
Sapphire:power of wisdom
Sodalite:encourages communication
Snowflake Obsidian:promotes transformation and strength in transition
Tanzinite:power of actualization
Tiger's Eye:brings clarity, stimulates wealth
Topaz:mental clarity, focus, perceptibility
Tourmaline:helps to maintain fortitude and laughter through the trials of life
Turquoise: promotes prosperity, helps one to start new projects, soothing energy, happiness

Modern Birthstones & Stone Representations

Modern Birthstones

January: Garnet
February: Amethyst
March: Aquamarine
April: Diamond
May: Emerald
June: Pearl, Moonstone
July: Ruby
August: Peridot
September: Sapphire
October: Opal, Tourmaline
November: Citrine, Yellow Topaz
December: Turquoise, Blue Topaz zodiac

Stone Representations

Aries: Fire Agate, Aquamarine, Aventurine, Citrine, Diamond, Hematite, Jade, Red Jasper
Taurus: Carnelian, Chrysocolla, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Rose Quartz
Gemini: Agate, Aquamarine, Chrysocolla, Citrine, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, Sapphire, Serpentine, Tanzanite, Watermelon Tourmaline
Cancer: Carnelian, Chalcedony, Moonstone, Opal, Pearl, Ruby
Leo: Carnelian, Amber, Chrysoberyl, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Jasper, Marcasite, Onyx, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Golden Topaz
Virgo: Moss Agate, Almandine, Amethyst, Amazonite, Chrysocolla, Garnet, Peridot, Sapphire, Watermelon Tourmaline
Libra: Ametrine, Bloodstone, Chrysophase, Citrine, Jade, Moonstone, Opal, Rose Quartz, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Lt. Pink or Blue Tourmaline
Scorpio: Almandine, Malachite, Moonstone, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Turquoise
Sagittarius: Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Peridot, Ruby, Star Sapphire, Smokey Quartz, Tanzanite, Topaz, Turquoise
Capricorn: Amethyst, Garnet, Jet, Malachite, Star Sapphire, Smokey Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Green Tourmaline
Aquarius: Amber, Amethyst, Garnet Hematite
Pisces: Blue Lace Agate, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Bloodstone, Opal, Golden Topaz, Turquoise


information taken from: http://www.kiagardner.com/gemproperties.cfm

Charm Bracelets

I’ve got this thing for charm bracelets, I’m not sure why. I guess it’s because u can play around with the charms, mixing in different types of stones in a variety of colours, to match ur outfit. Anyway, here are some samples of my own collection. Prices are negotiable :)

If u’re interested in owning one, I can also design one according to ur taste and budget.

For orders or enquiry, e-mail me at :

arfah.alias@gmail.com

* Photos taken by Lisa Han. Thanks beb!

This mix of colours seem to be the most sought after. Most of my customers own a Black & White variety of their own, no kidding! For this particular piece, I’ve used agate, onyx, smokey quartz; swarovski crystals; and grey pearls among others.

This bracelet consists of rose quartz of different shapes, pink and white seashells and swarovski crystals among others. Pretty kan? If I do say so myself :)

Here I’ve incorporated stones such as citrine, tiger-eye, agate; swarovski crystals and seashells among others. How now brown cow? Hehehe. Seriously, it goes with a lot of outfits :)

Another hot fave, this bracelet consists of amethyst stones of different shapes and sizes, moonstone chips; seashells; garnet and swarovski crystals and others.

One of my personal fave! Here I’ve incorporated turquoise beads of different shapes and sizes; aquamarine; aqua and swarovski crystals; lampshade beads and seashells among others. There’s also an evil eye in the middle, which unfortunately is NOT for sale.

This bracelet consists of stones such as peridot, cat’s eye, bloodstone; seashells; and swarovski crystals among others.

Another fave, this bracelet is made mainly of lapis lazuli of different shapes and sizes. Here I’ve mixed the stone with moonstone, agate, seashells and of course swarovski crystals. Goes great with white shirt and jeans.

For this one, I’ve chosen agate, citrine, seashells and swarovski crystals among others. Looks good enough to eat, kan? huahahaha

Less is more? You tell me!

The charm bracelets I’ve shown earlier are the ones yang penuh / full. Some, (like Lisa :p) like simpler ones, with just a few charms, say around 8 on a bracelet.

Here are some samples of the simpler and much affordable version:

Flower Lockets

Another project in class, this locket consists of mainly swarovski crystals. I’ve gone gaga over this design and produced quite a number of colours. However, these 3 colours are the most striking.

Woven Lockets

Also a project in class, these lockets are mainly made of swarovski crystals. These here are the different shapes i've done, by changing the number of beads in each row.