Welcome to our Gypsy Jewelry Line - a collection of one of a kind pieces designed to stir the free spirit in all of us - and reconnect us to the Divine Nature in all things. Here is a brief history on the Gypsy peoples, and the adornments that represented not only their lifestyle, but their love of life:
While the word 'Gypsy' is generally used to define a "nomadic or free-spirited person", the gypsy people originated in South Asia between the 8th and 10th centuries - and traditionally had an itinerant way of life, living widely dispersed across Europe and speaking a language (Romani) that is related to Hindi....
Gypsy jewelry has it's roots in a centuries old story of individualism and self-expression, and is about a state of mind - and then represented through the jewelry worn. Most of this jewelry includes semi-precious stones and the ones most commonly used are amethyst, quartz, and labradorite. This jewelry also makes use of the most accessible natural materials such as strings, cords, base metals, and shells. Designs or motifs often include geometric shapes, floral designs, motifs like sun and star, and many spiritual motifs.
Elements
Antique Loomed Dark Brown Kuchi Gypsy Necklace -inset rings and Antique Button Closure
AMAZING Polished Labradorite Stone in a crown setting - the blue,green and gold flashes are incredible - note the last photo (taken in lamp light) makes the stone look like butterfly wings! Labradorite is known as stone of transformation, and a useful companion through change; imparting strength and perseverance. It balances and calms, raises consciousness and grounds spiritual energies. Powerful in revealing the truth behind illusions, Labradorite is known to banish fears and insecurities, and strengthen faith in the self and trust in the universe.
Vintage Crescent Moon Connector
Unique Capped Dark Brown Leather Tassel
Sterling Capped Rock Quartz Point
Antique Sheathed Scabbard - comes out of it's sheath as shown
Sterling Engraved Three of Words Tarot Medal.....the Three of Swords represents heartache, sorrow and sadness. The heart on the card is the victim of devastating injury, and the swords are weighing the heart down. The heart is quite large when compared to the swords, and symbolizes that the heart is stronger and more resilient than any wound to it. This reminds us that even though “another” may have put a metaphorical sword in our heart through a past betrayal, we can betray ourselves by not letting go, seeking forgiveness and releasing the resentment. (See more text below)
Antique Kuchi Gypsy Connector with Prong and Inset Stones
Unusual Vintage Faceted Stone Peacock Feather Drop - tiny stones in beautiful colors are all prong set!
Found Shell- from our local cove
Vintage Tiny Crescent Moon Medal
Tiny Antique Coptic Cross
Antique Kuchi Gypsy Flower Connector
Antique Silver Cross
Antique Gypsy Bell Drop
Vintage & Antique Chain Fragments
Suede Leather Tie Connectors
Measurements
Necklace measures 19 inches long- entire drop length is 12 inches long
Three of Swords Reading Excerpt by Elliot Oracle
As you might imagine, the Three of Swords symbolizes the wounded heart. Everyone experiences betrayals, cruelty, unkindness, and even abuse to varying degrees. These traumatic events can feel like swords driven into the heart, and like any penetrating trauma, the shrapnel must be extracted for the injury to heal. Likewise, the swords pictured on this card here need to be drawn out and released from the heart so that it can heal. The heart is stronger and more resilient than any wound to it, and the only thing that can give you the power to release the sword from the wound is forgiveness......
Practicing forgiveness allows for releasing the negative energy within, so that you are not carrying it with you everywhere. Each day you refuse to forgive, you are deciding to continue carrying all that toxic poison within you for another day. Are you unable to forgive individuals from the past who betrayed you? Do you still get angry and feel victimized? What emotions do you feel when you conjure the image of this person up? Hatred, revenge, rage, sadness?
Swords represent power... Righteous indignation is seductive and can give a false sense of empowerment. The heart may want to hold onto the swords because it feels that somehow it now possesses more power. Although it gives an immediate illusion of being the moral victor (we are not the bad one after all), it also leaves us feeling hollow and empty. Practicing forgiveness allows for releasing the negative energy within, so that you are not carrying it with you everywhere. Each day you refuse to forgive, you are deciding to continue carrying all that toxic poison within you for another day.
The Three of Swords indicates that it’s time to let go of any painful people or things that are weighing your heart down. Forgiveness often doesn't come overnight! It takes time and continual affirmation before the swords are released. An opportunity for major healing is being presented to you now. Like the rising phoenix, let your heart ascend above the rain clouds, and into the Realm of Light.
