Jeweled Flower Mantis

This whimsical necklace features a real electroformed jeweled flower mantis with its body and wings left visible. Adorned with faceted mint green kyanite, and faceted garnet. 2 1/2 inches in length and 1 1/2 inches in width. Hanging from an adjustable 15"-17" nickel free gunmetal chain. Leave me a note if you want a different chain length. All jewelry comes gift wrapped in a bubble mailer.

Garnet cleanses and re-energises the chakras.  It revitalises, purifies and balances energy, bringing serenity or passion as appropriate.  Inspires love and devotion.  Garnet balances the sex drive and alleviates emotional disharmony.  It activates and strengthens the survival instinct, bringing courage and hope.  Stimulates past-life recall.  Sharpens perceptions of oneself and others.  Garnet removes inhibitions and taboos.  It opens the heart and bestows self-confidence.

Kyanite is believed to aid with self-expression and communication. It is also thought to strengthen supernatural abilities. In ancient times, it was believed that when kyanite was suspended from a human hair, it could follow the Earth's magnetic force in the same manner as a compass needle. For this reason, many travelers took kyanite along with them when they went on long journeys and entered unknown territories. In addition, kyanite is thought to be able to open the body's center for communication. It is often used for deep meditation and is best worn near the throat chakra, though it is thought to have a balancing effect on all chakras.

Electroforming is the intricate process of using electricity to "grow" copper on to another medium. During this phase the copper will grow as it pleases giving each piece its own unique textures and character. Each piece requires 24+ hours to fully form and no two pieces will ever form the same.

As Copper is a conductor of heat and electricity, it is also considered a conductor of one’s spiritual energy, moving it back and forth between people, auras, crystals, and the spirit world. Said to be able to amplify one’s thoughts, sending and receiving psychic communication.