Our jewellery contain the following materials

Abalone - The abalone shell has had a divine and mysterious meaning to many of the ancient civilizations, particularily the Incas.  The variety of colours that dance in the light as the shell is moved and its intimate connection to the sea signifies tides of emotion and helps to bring love and union to relationships.

Agate  -  Agate is one of the oldest stones recorded in history used for protection and healing and can occur in a variety of colours.  This semi-precious stone is of volcanic origin.   The Greek philosopher and naturalist, Theophratus, first found it along the banks of Sicilia river Achtaes.

Amethyst  -  Amethyst is derived from the Greek word a-methustos meaning ‘without drunkeness’.  It is believed to bestow stability, strength and invigoration to a person.  This stone belongs to the quartz family but is made unique by its violet colour.

Andean Opal - This stunning light blue stone from Peru has a full history of use is considered a magical love stone in South America.  It being associated with the heart, is thought to radiate joyful and uplifting energy.  This stone can also be pink.

Black Obsidian  -  Obsidian is a volcanic glass formed during explosive volcanic eruptions.  It was named after the Roman, Obsius, who discovered this stone originally in Ethiopia.  Obsidian was important to the Incas as it can be fractured to make sharp arrowheads or knives.  One of the many Inca uses for this glass was as a surgical tool for skull surgery.

Chrysocolla  -  This beautiful blue-green stone gains its colour from the presence of copper. Theophratus was first to use chrysocolla as a material used to solder gold therefore giving it is name from the Greek chrysos 'gold' and kola 'glue'.  Chrysocolla is believed to provide wisdom of emotions, strength, insight and purpose.

Citrine - This stone is named after its colour, yellow or ‘citrine’ in French.  Natural citrine does occur, but it is rare.  In the middle of the 18^th century, it was found that amethyst and smoky quartz could be morphed into citrine by “burning” or heating the crystals to higher temperatures to bring out the yellow colour.

Coral - Coral jewellery distinguished by its intense red colour, has a long history of use and was found in ancient Egyptian and prehistoric European burials.  The Greek god of the Sea, Poseidon, was believed to reside in a place constructed of coral and gems.

Garnet  - Garnet symbolises health and life force and therefore regarded as a warrior’s stone.  Warriors would set this stone into shields and sword hilts so it would bring them protection whilst in battle.  Garnet, like many other stones, can occur in many different colours.  Its most common form is a dark red or burgundy colour.

Gold - This precious metal, similar to silver, was a sacred to the Incas.  They believed that gold was “sweat of the sun”, which came from Inti, the sun god or the Giver of Life.  Inti’s sister and wife was Mama Quilla who was the source of the “tears of the moon”.

Mother of Pearl - This resilient and iridescent material, also known as nacre, forms the inner shell layer of mollusks, pearl oysters and freshwater pearl mussels as well as their pearls.  Mother of pearl has been used throughout many centuries for a variety of decorative purposes.

Onyx - The name onyx is derived from the Greek word ‘onyx’ meaning 'claw' or 'fingernail'.

Peruvian Turquoise - The name for this stone comes from the 16^th century French word ‘turquie’ as this material was imported (and introduced into the West) through Turkey from Iran.  This unique stone, as one of the oldest gemstones, has decorated the shoulders of many great rulers in different civilisations such as the Ancient Egyptians, the Aztecs and the Persians.

Rose Quartz - The pale pink to rose hues observed in this stone lend to its name.  This stone promotes love, balance and healing with a direct connection to the moon.  It is believed the best way to cleanse or re-charge rose quartz is to leave it in direct moonlight overnight.

Sodalite - This stunning deep royal blue mineral is one of the minor (but common) constituents of lapis lazuli.  Its name is associated with the sodium content that this mineral contains.  Sodalite is believed to enhance confidence and creativity by bringing balance and inner peace.

Serpentine - The name ‘serpentine’ comes from the word “serpent” as its texture portrays the skin of a snake.  It can occur in a variety of colours but common is green.  Serpentine is also referred to as ‘New Jade’ due it resemblance of real Jade.  It is believed to protect the bearer against poisonous elements.

Silver  -  See the Tears of the Moon story

Spondylus - For over 4,000 years the spondylus shell has been prized and considered as a sacred material, similar to silver and gold.  The Incas used spondylus is rituals and offerings to Mama Pacha or Pachamama (i.e. Mother Earth), the fertility goddess in control of planting and harvesting and was the cause of earthquakes.  Pachamama was the wife of Pachacama, the son of Mama Quilla.