Vintage Garnet smooth chips are accented with Clear Quartz Crystal rondelles. It's 16 1/2 inches long and finished with Delica Glass spacer beads and a Sterling Silver toggle clasp.

Garnet is January's birthstone. As per crystalsandjewelry.com, "As one of the four elementals, the quality of fire exists at very high levels within these crystals.

Fire is the spiritual representation of transformation and transmutation. It represents the power to convert energies from one to another.

For this reason, it has been used throughout history in alchemical procedures and other metaphysical practices.

Today, if you desire to change something about your spirit or your soul, using fire elementals, specifically Garnet, can help you increase movement and vibrations inside your body. This is needed to break apart stagnant energies and transform yourself into the person you desire to become.

This stone also represents the formation of passions. It is a common jewel worn by both women and men to increase attraction and libido."

Quartz Crystal is one of the best overall gemstones according to crystalvaults.com. "The same properties of energy amplification, programmability and memory also make Clear Quartz the most versatile and multidimensional stone in the mineral kingdom for healing, meditation, expansion of consciousness, communication with guides, past-life recall, attracting love or prosperity, or virtually any purpose. However, with this power comes responsibility. To benefit from Rock Crystal’s blessings, one must feel in harmony with it and deserve its gifts. Intent other than for good inevitably brings harm back on oneself. [Simmons, 318][Megemont, 73]

Clear Quartz is excellent for amplifying the energies of other stones or to enhance groups of stones, and is ideal for gridding. It is the perfect base material for wands, staffs, templates, etc., and clear crystal spheres have long been used for crystal gazing. [Simmons, 318]

For ongoing personal energy, carry Clear Quartz as a tumblestone or touch as needed for an instant lift. Add Quartz crystals to bath water, or make an elixir to drink or splash on pulse points by soaking Clear Quartz crystals in water from first light to midday. In the workplace, use as a filter against negativity and to transform critical words. [Eason, 133] Crystals are professional support stones for artists, stylists, doctors and healers, inventors, musicians, and those who work in media. [Mella, 129-132]

Clear Quartz produces a force field of healing negative ions while clearing the surroundings of positive ions, protecting the aura. It dispels static electricity, and cancels out the harmful effects of radiation and radioactivity. [Melody, 505]

Clear Quartz brings strength and clarity to the intellect, aiding concentration and memory retention, and filtering out distractions. Its hypnotic quality is conducive to sleep, helping one to understand the messages and lessons conveyed during the dream state. It is also a respected stone for death, included in many cultures in funeral rites and placed in tombs, urns, and sepulchres. [Megemont, 73][Melody, 505][Kunz, 219]

As an energy saver, Clear Quartz attached to the fuel line in a car is reputed to reduce fuel consumption. [Hall, 225]"

This is a great everyday necklace for anyone!