Traveling West is a great triple strand Turquoise necklace with highlights of 3mm Picture Jasper rounds sprinkled in for contrast! I used 4 shapes and sizes of varied colored Turquoise in Traveling West. The ends are finished with Delica Glass spacer beads and a fancy Sterling Silver hook and eye clasp. Turquoise is December's birthstone but we can certainly all enjoy wearing this powerful statement necklace!

The shortest strand of 3mm round Turquoise is 18 1/4 inches long and the longest one with Turquoise flat discs, faceted rounds and green Heishi beads is 21 1/4 inches long.

According to allcrystal.com, "Picture Jasper’s color energies have mystical implications. It is mostly brown, crimson, maroon, and gray. Brown symbolizes stability and earthiness, forging a strong bond. Red and maroon symbolize energy, courage, and strength. These hues can inspire and energize you.

Picture Jasper brings focus on the Root Chakra, but it also boosts emotional well-being and self-confidence in the Sacral, Solar Plexus, and Heart Chakras. It may not directly relate to the Throat, Third Eye, or Crown Chakras, but its stabilizing effect can promote harmony and spiritual progress, making it useful for holistic energy alignment.

Earth and Ether rule Picture Jasper. This grounding element enhances the crystal’s stability, strength, and connection to the Earth. Picture Jasper can be placed in the Southwest of your home or office for love and relationships or in the Northwest for helpful people and travel.

This crystal is often linked to Earth Goddesses, like Isis, Gaia (the Earth Mother), Brahma (the Hindu God of Creation), and Cernunnos (the Celtic God of Nature and Birth). These connotations emphasize the crystal’s Earth connection and caring powers.

Picture Jasper’s numerical vibration is 7. This number is linked to wisdom, intelligence, and self-reflection. It works with the crystal’s grounding and calming properties by helping people learn more about themselves and the world around them."

charmsoflight.com says, "Turquoise is a purification stone. It dispels negative energy and can be worn to protect against outside influences or pollutants in the atmosphere. Turquoise balances and aligns all the chakras, stabilizing mood swings and instilling inner calm. It is excellent for depression and exhaustion, it also has the power to prevent panic attacks. Turquoise promotes self-realization and assists creative problem solving. It is a symbol of friendship, and stimulates romantic love.

Turquoise aids in the absorption of nutrients, enhances the immune system, stimulates the regeneration of tissue, and heals the whole body. It contains anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects, and alleviates cramps and pain. Turquoise purifies lungs, soothes and clears sore throats, and heals the eyes, including cataracts. It neutralizes over-acidity, benefits rheumatism, gout, stomach problems, and viral infections."

Many people feel that wearing Turquoise can bring in the "Wisdom of the Ancient Ones". It's also considered a great gemstone to enhance communication.