Sodalite, Iolite & Crinoid Earrings
Beads are wrapped with silver plated tarnish resistant 21 gauge wire. Hooks are 9.25 Sterling Silver. Polish rag is included.
 
Crinoid Fossil (Indian Bead) - Crinoids are marine animals belonging to the phylum Echinodermata and the class Crinoidea. They 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.
 
Sodalite's meaning centers on logic, intuition, and communication, acting as the "Logic Stone" to bring mental clarity, calm the mind, and encourage rational thought, while also stimulating the Throat and Third Eye Chakras for clear self-expression and heightened awareness. It's beloved by creatives for fostering imagination and truthful articulation, helping users connect heart and mind for authentic expression and understanding themselves better. 
Iolite, known as the "Viking's Compass," symbolizes vision, intuition, and spiritual journeying, helping to guide lost souls and individuals on inner paths, enhancing psychic abilities, and fostering self-discovery, clarity, and responsibility. This blue-violet stone is believed to activate the Third Eye chakra, offering insight, facilitating communication between realms, and promoting detoxification and healing from addictions like alcoholism, linking it to wisdom, protection, and finding one's true direction. 
 
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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!
Special orders gladly accepted. I can modify the length of any necklace to your preference! 
 
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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.