Crinoid Fossil (aka Indian Bead) with Aventurine & Abalone Bead Pendent (Wire Wrapped). Wrapped with Silver Plated Tarnish Resistant 21 Gauge Wire and Plated Jump Rings. Cable Chain is Stainless Steel. Will Not Tarnish!  Polish Rag Included!
 
Crinoid Fossil (Indian Bead) - Crinoids are an ancient fossil group that first appeared in the seas of the mid Cambrian, about 300 million years before dinosaurs. They flourished in the Palaeozoic and Mesozoic eras and some survive to the present day.  A spiritual stone, deeply connected to the earth, home and the events of one's past. A survival stone, one of strength and protection.
 
Aventurine is strongly associated with prosperity and good fortune, considered a stone of abundance. It is believed to attract opportunity, foster creativity and innovation, and help fulfill personal and professional ambitions.
 
Abalone spiritually symbolizes protection, emotional balance, intuition, and connection to the ocean, representing peace, strength, and the beauty of nature, often used in Native American smudging rituals as a sacred bowl to carry smoke for purification and connection to the divine, linking the water element with spiritual journeys and healing. Its iridescent shell signifies cycles of life, abundance, and inner harmony, helping to calm stress and foster compassion. 
 
Stainless steel symbolizes strength, resilience, purity, and enduring love/faith, due to its tarnish-resistant, durable nature, making it ideal for spiritual jewelry representing steadfast belief or unbreakable bonds; it's also linked to the Root Chakra, Earth element, Mars, and ambition, offering protection against negativity and symbolizing strength and self-healing. Its modern, clean aesthetic connects to themes of purity and refinement, representing spiritual goals like unwavering faith and protection.  
 
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I started the Appalachian Moon Trading Co. as a way to support our family's animal rescue "Heart in Hand, Critters Hollow Ranch & Rescue" located in Stewart TN. Aside from doing regular fundraising - I started to make handmade goods to also help raise funds so we can help more animals in need. CHECK IT OUT! https://heartinhandcrittersrescue.com
 
All of the crinoids, fossils and hag stones come directly from our creek here at the rescue in TN. Much care is taken with each item made - each stone is totally unique and special. No pendent is ever the same!
 
Spread Love and Light Always.
 
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All information about the metaphysical properties of the crystals is for reference only. It is a combination of research on how the gemstones have been used by different cultures today and throughout history, and my own personal experience. We do not recommend using crystals as a substitute for conventional medical or psychological treatment and do not claim they cure or heal medical conditions. Please always listen to the advice of your medical professional and only use crystals as a complimentary therapy in addition to medical treatment.