Saturday, 11 July 2009

Summer's here!

With the gorgeous hot weather we've been having, there isn't a better time than now to promote our 'summer' collection that is featured on our website http://www.ostara-jewellery.co.uk/.
Possibly our most colourful and vibrant collection, we try to capture the beauty of the season in the pieces we make. Although, looking through them now, I can see that we've gone along a very 'fruity' theme when choosing names for our jewellery. Lot's of berries!
We have been using a lot of brightly coloured rivershell and contrasting earthy stones, such as leopardskin, picture, and spider web jasper, to recreate that mediterranean feel. It is said that all types of jasper are strong securing, stability stones. It offers powerful protection against anything that is not good for you, and also eases emotional stresses making it a very handy gemstone!

One of my favourite pieces from this range is 'carnival'. It's so funky! It's a combination of labradorite, black agate (with healing and calming properties fyi!) and rivershell. Also much loved by my 2 year old daughter. I may have to make a smaller version for her. I'll add a photo if I can work out how.

We have also been busy making polymer clay lentil pendants in an array of gorgeous colours...they will be making their way onto the site soon!

Along with our many 'berry' creations, we have some beautiful pieces inspired by the beach, perfect for a summer holiday! Plenty of brightly coloured freshwater pearls and sandy semi-precious stones.

My particular favourites here are 'Pacific Blue' and 'Romance' with their more subtle calming tones. They remind me of a sparkling summer sea! And it's not merely the colours of these pieces that are calming, Sodalite is said to ease panic attacks, cool fevers and lower blood pressure, Green Aventurine is an all round healing stone, bringing well-being and emotional calm, and we all know the soothing effects of Rose Quartz which releases heartache and encourages love; both for oneself and others!

You can check out all these wonderful creations, and more for yourself!


















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