”The snake Goddess reminds women to stay connected to their deeper, hidden and unseen sides. Since the earliest known Goddess cultures in the west, and with many Native American people, the snake is a sacred being. It lives under the ground, sheds its skin and hunts with patience and timing. Each woman is the Goddess, and when she is one with the snake, she moves effortlessly between her two worlds. In one, she is in the open, available and exposed. In the other she is hidden, unseen and she can neither hit nor be hunted. In secret, she sheds her skin, renewing herself. She can lay on a rock all day without moving, and she can strike at enemy or prey faster than they eye can see. The snake Goddess reminds women of their many powers., their connection with the earth, their ability to transform, and to nurture their secret selves. Selves which speak without words.” Nirvana

With her, on one side, are stunning faceted oval beads of Carnelian with round beads of Carnelian, Red Garnet, Jasper and Citrine. On the other side she has faceted oval beads in Labradorite and Black Obsidian with round faceted Labradorite and plain round Labradorite and Black Onxy. They are strung on my favourite beading thread, made of many fine wires coated with nylon, which gives strength, suppleness and flexibility, protecting the beads and giving a lovely kink-free drape.

Black Obsidian has a very powerful energy that connects us to Mother Earth and to the Fire at her core. It is deep, passionate, sensual and intense. Obsidian takes us deep inside, to hidden places, and reveals that which needs to be released and that which needs to be owned and integrated. The deep, dark, velvet blackness of the Cosmic Void/Great Womb of Creation can be a fearful place, if the Shadow has not been addressed; alternatively it can be a place of peace, rest, recuperation and dreaming.

Labradorite connects the Heart with the Divine/Goddess/God, and reminds us that we are much more than our physical selves. It teaches us about the mystery and magic of Creation, awakening psychic perception and opening us to greater understanding and wisdom. It is wonderful for meditation, dreaming, shamanic journeying.

Black Onyx is grounding, protective and brings steady support. It brings a quiet strength and self-confidence.

Carnelian carries the combined energies of Earth and Fire. It is warming and energising and enhances creativity on all levels. It can help us to connect with ancestral wisdom held deep within Mother Earth. It supports women to be strong, creative, confident, and in touch with their true feminine power. 

Red Garnet is a powerful crystal that increases life force energy while bringing positivity, confidence and determination to get things done. If you have been avoiding tackling things that need to be done or putting up with things you know are not good for you – pick up a Garnet to bring the energy needed and deal with it. Garnet is also excellent for increasing passion for life, and passion in love.

Red Jasper has a strong, earthy energy, bringing strength, stability, stamina and endurance. It is a very physical stone and helps us to connect with the soil – the body of Mother Earth. For some it can really help us to understand that we are, literally, made of Earth.

Golden Citrine is bright and happy, encouraging positivity, optimism and joy. It helps us to be in touch with creativity on all levels, including the way we manifest our lives. Because of this it has gained the reputation of being a “Stone of Success” or a “Prosperity Stone".

I’ve been saving these beautiful silver goddesses and clasps, and many of the beads, for years and years. I kept telling myself that I’d use them one day and my current motto is, ‘What am I waiting for?’ When the May sun finally came out, my creativity ramped up, and I’ve really enjoyed making these. There are more to follow, and if you have any special requests, please email and I’ll see if I can help your desire to manifest.

How to care for your necklace:

Sterling silver will naturally oxidise/tarnish over time simply by being in contact with the air. While you can never avoid this completely, you can help by avoiding contact with water, sweat, perfumes, hair spray, body lotions etc., cleaning chemicals, etc. We include a small silver cloth for you to polish your goddess and keep her shiny! Store your necklace in a jewellery box or bag. Airtight bags are especially good for silver.

All my jewellery passes the ‘give it some very hard tugs’ test and I’ve worn some of my pieces for many years. I have had necklaces break in the past, but only when a child has swung on them! The wire has a particular, recognisable look when broken by pulling it beyond breaking strength. The necklaces are very well made and hardy, but having said that, it’s best to take off these necklaces for sleeping, showering/bathing, swimming, rough sports, etc.

Your necklace should arrive in perfect condition. If not, please contact me immediately. For later breakages, please collect all the beads and return for restringing. There is a cost for this service. If you have a breakage and are unable to find all the beads, I may be able to match beads or find other compatible beads.