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Guardian Angel Labradorite Pendant
$179.00
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Facing challenges, one step at a time, rejuvenating in Nature, knowing an angel has your back.
The striking patterns across the face of this labradorite crystal blended harmoniously with the criss-crossing branches of the trees overhead as I nestled down beside a babbling stream, bare feet in the water, crafting a simple but sturdy frame of sterling silver, enjoying the chorus of visiting piwakawaka, (NZ fantails), tuis, and paradise ducks. It wasn’t until the pendant was complete, I noticed the angel on the reverse side. Of course, my imagination then had a lot of fun divining birds on the front and back of the beautiful stone, but the angel was the image that persisted.
Do you feel the call to get out in Nature, get your body moving and face challenges, one step at a time? It may feel like such a solo journey at times, but this pendant has a gorgeous way of reminding we’re never alone – an angel has our back.
Approximate dimensions: Length 45mm Width 20mm Depth 5.5mm
This pendant would make such an amazing gift, either for yourself or someone else dear to your heart. I recommend you wear it on one of your favourite sterling silver chains.
You’ll receive your gemstone pendant beautifully presented, tied into a classic Kathryn Jane Design jewellery box with silver-coloured thread. If purchasing as a gift, and you’d like the pendant presented on a chain, silver-coloured display chains and sterling silver belcher chains are available. The display chains are for presentation purposes only, (not for wearing the pendant on). The sterling silver chains are generally 45cm and 60cm long, but please feel free to contact me if you’d like a chain made to a unique length. The connector rings at each end are pinched closed with the greatest of care. They are not, however, soldered.
The captivating beauty of labradorite is truly spectacular, and provided by the Schiller Effect, when vibrant, iridescent colours burst from within the stone as light strikes and reflects off it at just the right angle. These iridescent colourful flashes seem to open up magical portals inside, what can first appear to be, fairly nondescript stones.
For each Kathryn Jane Design creation, labradorite has been carefully selected so the greatest display of colour is when the stone is in an upright position, as when being worn as a pendant. When attempting to photograph labradorite pendants from the same direction the light is coming from, a shadow, and sometimes reflection, is cast over the highly polished surface of the stone’s face, making it very difficult to fully capture the glorious display of colour. The most success seems to be when photos are taken on a slight angle.
In different lighting conditions, some stones may appear grey, black or semi-transparent. The structure of labradorite consists of lines of cleavage within that can, at times, look like fractures that carry through to the surface of the stone. Most often, these lines are fully within the stone, beneath the smooth, highly polished surface.
An attempt has been made to photograph this gemstone crystal pendant in a variety of natural lighting conditions, both indoors and out, without the colours showing, and then with the light revealing the amazing display of colour in all its magnificence. If you’d like to see further images, please feel free to contact Kathryn.
Please be mindful that individual colour settings on monitors or device screens may alter the appearance of the colour of pendants.
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Approximate dimensions: Length 44mm Width 18mm Depth 6mm
This gemstone crystal pendant would make such an amazing gift, either for yourself or someone else dear to your heart. I recommend you wear it on one of your favourite sterling silver chains.
You’ll receive your gemstone pendant beautifully presented, tied into a classic Kathryn Jane Design jewellery box with silver-coloured thread. If purchasing as a gift, and you’d like the pendant presented on a chain, silver-coloured display chains and sterling silver belcher chains are available. The display chains are for presentation purposes only, (not for wearing the pendant on). The sterling silver chains are generally 45cm and 60cm long, but please feel free to contact me if you'd like a chain made to a unique length. The connector rings at each end are pinched closed with the greatest of care. They are not, however, soldered.
Please be mindful that individual colour settings on monitors or device screens may alter the appearance of the colour of pendants. Photos were taken both indoors and out, in an effort to best capture the natural colour. If you’d like to see further images, please feel free to contact Kathryn.
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From intuitive random strokes of tangerine emerged the Tangerine Triple Dream Team.
May their vibrance uplift and inspire you.
May the calm and steady rhythm of horses’ breath, hoof and heartbeart, find its match within you as a flicker of inspiration grows confidently to a steady flame of self-belief, joyous expression and inspired action!
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Kathryn Jane Design pendants available at The Capricorn Spirit
This beautiful array of gemstones have been lovingly handcrafted into pendants, and are now available at The Capricorn Spirit, NZ.
Such a gorgeous selection of ruby in fuchsite, prehnite, larimar, lapis lazuli, Atlantisite, tiger's eye, rhodonite, NZ carnelian, rainbow obsidian, charoite, amazonite, mookaite, ametrine and, of course, many different labradorite with their mesmerising, vibrant flashes of colour.
To see them, visit 164 Oxford St, Levin or 103 Willis St, Wellington, or find The Capricorn Spirit on Facebook.
Your Unique Pendant
Would you like a gemstone crystal pendant made, meticulously handcrafted with the highest intentions for love, growth, empowerment, and joy?
It’s an honour to offer personal, heartfelt service to all who appreciate wearing authentic, ancient crystals and gemstones, reminding us of our connection to our ancient Mother Earth, and those who simply love wearing unique, handcrafted items of beauty. I hope all Kathryn Jane Design pendants serve as reminders to breathe, and embody the powerful, renewing energies of Nature.
Whether for yourself or a loved one, it would be an honour to create something unique and deeply meaningful, drawing from my range of carefully hand-selected shaped cabochons or tumbled freeform gemstones, or transforming your special taonga (favourite gemstone treasures) into stunning pieces of jewellery. Please be assured, your treasures will be handled with the utmost care and respect.
My creation time is sacred. Whenever possible, I venture into the heart of Nature to create, where the powerful, yet tranquil, energy most supports my intuitive creative process, all the while mindfully honouring the integrity and unique expression each gemstone crystal, and holding the highest intentions for you, the eventual recipient of the pendant.
To complete the wire-wrapping process, the individual ‘threads’ of the silver framework are gathered together and folded over to create an ankh-shaped loop from which the pendant will be suspended on a chain. This feels so highly symbolic – like gathering up and integrating the multiple facets of one’s life to form cohesion, supporting and framing an authentic expression of one’s unique self. In order for this glorious artistic expression to be transformed into a wearable pendant, the ends of the threads, (wires), need to be trimmed, then tethered securely to each other. I love the metaphor of this – the rich tapestry of our past experiences, growing through experiences that weren’t necessarily ‘pretty’, provides the strength and backbone that allows our lights to now shine so spectacularly.
All pendants are handcrafted with the greatest of care to find the balance between artistic expression on the outward facing side, with security and durability on the reverse.
Sometimes it can be difficult to choose which gemstone we'd like to wear as a pendant, because they are all so incredibly beautiful! If you'd like inspiration to help choose, oracle cards are available. Most commonly used are the Liquid Crystal Oracle by Justin Moikeha Asar.
The price to create your pendant will depend upon stone used, size, amount of silver used, intricacy of design, and time spent creating. Charges generally range from approximately $90 to $350. Contact me for further pricing details for your unique project.
Looking forward to collaborating with you in order to create a beautiful, unique pendant, specifically for your needs.
Here’s a wee peek at a selection of the various cabochons and tumbled gemstone crystals available to be transformed into pendants. If you're searching for a particular stone, please feel free to ask. There's a chance I have something in my vast collection. I'm also able to provide further information and photographs for anything that may catch your eye, (or heart). In particular, if you're interested in labradorite, please contact me. (Labradorite is being transformed into pendants so often, that I struggle to keep the cabochon album up to date.)
For inspiration for your new pendant's design, see Previous Pendants.
Looking forward to connecting with you soon!
Kathryn
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Cabochons and tumbled gemstones awaiting their transformation into pendant form:
Agate, Alabaster, Amazonite, Amethyst, Ametrine, Angelite, Bloodstone, Blue Chalcedony, Blue Lace Agate, Blue Tiger's Eye, Botswana Agate, Brecciated Jasper, Bronzite, Carnelian, Carnelian NZ, Charoite, Chevron amethyst, Chiastolite, Chrysanthemum stone, Chrysocolla, Chrysoprase, Citrine, Crazy Lace Agate, Dendritic Agate, Dumortierite, Fire Agate, Fluorite, Fuchsite NZ, Grossular Garnet NZ, Hematite, Honey Calcite, Honey Dendritic Agate, Kyanite, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Larimar, Larvikite, Lemon Quartz, Mookaite, Moss Agate, Nephrite Jade NZ, Orange Calcite, Orange Moonstone, Picasso Stone, Picture Sandstone, Prehnite, Rainbow Moonstone, Rainbow Obsidian, Red Jasper, Rhodochrosite, Rhodonite NZ, Rhyolite NZ, Rose Quartz, Ruby in Fuchsite, Ruby in Zoisite, Rutilated Quartz, Seraphinite, Snow Quartz, Stromatolite, Sugilite, Tangiwai Stone Bowenite NZ, Tiger's Eye, Tree Agate, Turquoise, Unakite, Variscite
