Aradia's Hand

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. ~ Juliet Capulet

The desire for beauty, a connection to things that are lovely, the visual pull of it is something you crave. To be surrounded by beautiful people & things, to bathe in the warm luxury. From the eyes of science symmetry is the source of that beauty. The even flow strikes a chord deep within signalling something to you.

This immersion allows you to take in that which you surround yourself with. A prominent reminder that beauty can be found is the smallest things, the simplest gestures - like the softness of a rose petal or the vibrant color you behold.

As a lover of writing and all things written of course I love Shakespeare. But more than that I love the vibrancy that can be communicated with a few scant words, well placed. Here I've capture not words but another thing that inspires me often - color.

Perusing a wall of colors and textures I saw the frosted red beads jump out at me. I immediately thought of the brilliant beauty of a rose bush. I thought I would tuck them away for a rainy day of making, but the inspiration was to continue reminding me of some other bits that would go so nicely therewith.

How about those mixed green beads you have at home, wouldn't a leaf charm also be darling...what other treasures could I find to go with this budding piece?

Red is one of the typical colors one thinks of when considering roses. They are so timeless & classic, with an air of tradition. The green mix mimics the differing hues of green produced by the shading of the some of the leaves and not others. It & the red mix also add a bit of depth to the piece so it doesn't seem visually flat. And as with the red rose, silver is a classic & understated metal - a perfect compliment.

The rose is often thought of as a symbol of love, be it true, platonic, or star-crossed...I hoped to capture the meaning by way of color & charms providing a poignant visual reminder of the energy of rose.

This is also one of the few pieces where numerology didn't come much into play. I was experimenting with length & gauge to see how it would turn out and et voila!

However, as I always do I do check about the energy of the names that I use...this one resonates to 4/5/8. 4, the main energy of this piece, is grounding bringing up the root & foundation into play. 5 brings in the energy of reaching out, exploration, taking a chance (isn't that what blooming is all about?!) And finally 8 adds a layer of power, beauty, & grace here. All too appropriate for the rose don't you think?

Kumihimo is a Japanese form of weaving (braiding) which utilizes bobbins and a simple loom to create cords of various forms.

Features:
*A mixture of red frosted, red mix, & green mix seed beads. These struck me as representing the classic colors of the rose while also adding depth, subtle transition, & realism to the color palette beyond flat colors.
*Ombre color scheme. This aids in the subtle transition of the color palette + who doesn't love ombres?
*Rose & leaf charms. To add more visual context for the inspiration of the necklace's color scheme. The rose is an eternal symbol of devotion & love.
*Silver plated & sterling silver findings. Chosen to compliment without overshadowing the rest of the piece.
*Toggle clasp. This gives ease to wear & attaching, allowing you to avoid those weird arm movements to get the necklace on.
*Long line necklace. With even more beauty to behold, it's length also aids in putting it on pre-soire!

This necklace is for you if…
*Love flowers
*Roses are your favorite flower
*Beauty is important to you
*You go bonkers over beaded things

You should keep moving if…
*You prefer jewelry made of metal only
*You would rather wear gold
*Flowers aren't your bag
*Beads annoy you

If you want to know more about my journey as an artist & what brought me to this medium (& others) you can click here.

There's nothing more meaningful than something made with the conscious creative force. I pour a bit of my own energy into everything that I create. Making things is as easy as the demonstration & practice of a technique...but here I diverge, engaging in a process of Sacred Creation to capture the essence beyond the process from raw to refined.

To preserve the unique energy of my work most is exclusively made. I aim to never repeat custom work & to make everything in small batches (for those few things that may be reproduced again). And truly nothing is 100% reproduced. Allowing for each individual creation to retain it's own special magick!

Specs…
*A mixture of red frosted, red mix, & green mix seed beads
*Ombre color palette
*Sterling silver rose charm, silver plated findings, & silver toned leaf charms
*Toggle clasp
*Long line necklace
*Beaded kumihimo statement necklace

Size…
*One size, 28”/71 cm

Made with S-lon cord, green Czech glass mix 6/0 beads, red Czech glass mix 6/0 beads, red frosted 6/0 glass beads, super glue, 4mm silver plated toggle & endcaps, silver tone leaf charms, 6mm sterling silver jump rings & rose charm.

Handle with care! Do not immerse in water or sleep with necklace on. To clean endcaps, toggle, & rose charm only consult this post.

Included with your necklace is a piece of Rhodochrosite. I chose this crystal because for me it resonates with the Heart Chakra, the seat of love in our energetic system. Be sure to ready my notes on clearing crystals.

Part of my commitment to excellence I personally guarantee all of my work. If in the course of normal use your item breaks I offer repair services for a nominal fee (to replace at cost any broken components or replace damaged pieces). Just send me a note and we'll sort things out!

*This necklace is one of a kind. As with any OOAK or custom work, no version is truly repeatable, even with similar materials. At the least each version differs slightly reflecting the individual loving touch involved in it's creation. Interested in something made just for you? Fill out my custom order inquiry and we'll talk!*

Be it a gift for yourself or someone else, each & every package is lovely wrapped by me, with a special handwritten note! Additional gift wrapping available at no extra charge!

Design by Aradia Goseling. Handmade by Aradia Goseling of Aradia's Hand. Part of my Jewelry in my Divine Spirit, Literary Madness, & Utterly Lovely collections.

*I handcraft each necklace via my process of Sacred Creation. I take great care in my work to create from a space coherent with the energy represented in the work. This meaningful & balancing touch allows you to receive or give, as the case may be, an energetically resonant gift. Click here to learn more about my process!*