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Symbols:
A Claddagh is an Irish symbol showing two hands holding a crowned heart. The hands represent faith, the crown represents loyalty and fidelity and the heart represents love. The way the Claddagh ring is worn, also has meaning. Wearing the ring on your right hand with the heart and crown facing out from your heart shows the world that you have not given your heart away. If your heart belongs to another, the heart and crown face inward. And if the Claddagh ring is worn on the left hand, with the heart and crown facing inwards, it proclaims that your love has been returned.
A Celtic cross is a symbol that combines the cross with a ring that surrounds the point at which the two lines cross. This is a common symbol through out the British Isles, often Found in graveyards and other places of religious and historic importance.
A Pentacle is a circle surrounding a five-pointed, upright star. The pentacle represents the nature-based Wiccan religion, which centers-around living in harmony with the planet and others who share it with them.
Sterling Silver is an alloy made up of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, most often copper. The reason for mixing the silver with a tiny amount of other metal is to make it stronger. A highly reflective precious metal, Sterling Silver bears a white tone. This composition was developed in England as their coinage. Though originally the standard only in Britain it has since become the standard throughout the world.
Vermeil is sometimes referred as silver gilt, and is a mixture of sterling silver and gold. To be considered vermeil, the gold has to be at least 10 carat (or 42%) and be at least 1.5 micrometers thick.
Sugilite comes in colors from pale, grayish lavender to a deep dark purple. In folklore and history sugalite is said to strengthen the heart, reduces stress and assists in physical healing. Other qualities associated to Sugilite are feelings of well being, balancing the spirit, the mind, the body and promoted spiritual love and peace of mind. It is also known as Luvulite or Royal Luvulite.
Amber is the petrified resin from prehistoric pine trees. It is often shaped and carved to adorn jewelry. Amber can range in color from a light pale yellow to a dark brown. Because of its light weight and softness, it scratches easily so care should be given when wearing Amber jewelry. Amber is said to be help strengthen the physical body, clear energy blockages and enhance altered states of consciousness. Other powers ascribed to Amber are healing, luck, and love.
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