| The Venus of Willendorf is one of the earliest images of the body made by humankind. It was carved around 25,000 years ago. It was discovered on the banks of the Danube River, in Austria, and it was most likely made by hunter-gatherers who lived in the area. The carving is the earliest known representation of woman. She became the "first" woman, acquiring an Ur-Eve identity. She brings focus to composition of sexually-charged swollen shapes, the embodiment of overflowing fertility, and eternal sex. She is the woman from which all women descend. Her image is commonly carried for fertility. Your choice of gemstone: Amethyst is a stone of psychic power. It helps promote meditation, peace, tranquility and oneness with your spiritual goals. It enhances and strengthens the powers of the bearer and helps attune with the higher self, dispelling fears, heightening intuition and helping to embrace your own intuitive wisdom. In ancient times it was said to be "proof against poison". We now know that amethyst is a "negative ion", which attracts poisonous "positive ions" to it, thus clearing the air around the wearer and helping to make it more breathable. Amethyst is also said to be a stone of sobriety, and can help the wearer become free of addictive tendencies. Agate enhances perceptiveness and provides balance between one's physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual states. Agate is said to alleviate hostilities and promote goodwill. Agate is believed to help discern truth, accept circumstances, and is a powerful emotional healer. Agate improves memory and concentration, increases stamina, and encourages honesty. It is believed to prevent insomnia and ensure pleasant dreams, to enhance personal courage and protect one against danger. Agate provides a calming influence, improves perception, concentration and helps to develop and increase one's analytical talents. Aventurine is a 'luck' stone no matter the color (although green is the strongest). Aventurine gives the wearer inner equilibrium and it stimulates dreaming. It has a postive effect on the psyche, strengthening an individuals sense of self, being the ideal stone for those who are looking for a positive view of life. Wear, carry, or use in spells that are designed to increase perception, to stimulate creativity, and to enhance intelligence. Aventurine will aid in making decisions from the heart, stimulating creative inspiration, and giving the courage to live your truth around others. It is a comforter and supporter as well as a balancing stone. Hematite forms a reflective shield around the wearer, letting negativity bounce off and return to the sender. The bearer should remember however, that their own negativity will be reflected to them if they are its source. It is therefore a "lesson stone," teaching the aware to release and ground their negativity. It heals and cleanses the blood and improves memory. Howlite is known for it's strong associations with self-awareness, creativity and improving ones emotional attitudes. It enhances character building, a sense of decency, and encourages desirable personal attributes. Howlite aids in dispelling anger, resentfulness, selfishness and allows one to look inside for answers, aid in communicating the negative emotions with a clearer emotional expression, which will result in calmer confrontations. Howlite is a calming stone that aids in sleeping, calming overactive mind, insomnia, dreaming, and stress. Opalite is a form of Fluorite that has opalesence, also known as Tiffany Stone. Associated with the "third eye" chakra and is used in meditation and for improving communication on all levels, especially the spiritual. Aids in overcoming fatigue and aiding sexual prowess. Quartz clears and amplifies the thoughts. It focuses and stores energy and information. It can be used to clear and activate the chakras, for purification, healing, in meditation and trance work, to dispel negativity, enhance and seal the aura and for many other uses. Quartz can be used in any and all workings. When in doubt or when lacking the "correct" type of stone, quartz can always substitute. Wearing quartz with the point facing upwards, opens the upper chakras, and facilitates meditative states and psychic awareness, but can leave the wearer feeling somewhat spacey, so it is not recommended for prolonged duration. Wearing it point downwards helps to ground. A double-terminated crystal (one with a point on either end) worn horizontally can help balance left/right brain. Vertically, a double-terminator can help incorporate both the spiritual and the material into the wearer's life. The many configurations and types of quartz crystal are too numerous to list here. Rainbow Jasper eases emotional stress, increases relaxation, and security. It represents the autumn season and all the changes that it brings. It is the perfect stone to to carry with one through the transitions. Rainbow Jasper grounds, balances, and assists in healing. It also brings feelings of confidence, peace, and positive attitude. Rose Quartz is a soothing, calming stone used for love and to increase self love and feelings of self worth. It brings healing and clarity to the heart and allows the wearer to learn to trust again. Balancing the emotions and healing emotional wounds, it brings peace and calm. It is especially powerful in times of stress or loss, helping the wearer to slow down and take it easy. Its loving nurturing energy takes away fears, resentment and anger and gently replaces them with a feeling of higher self esteem and confidence. Wear this and open yourself to love. Sodalite strengthens the ability for rational thought and helps recognize inner truth and to express it to others. Use for communication as it aids the wearer in finding trust and mutual esteem with others. It opens access to understanding of our place in the Universe and our journey of life, so that we may face our learnings with intelligence and a calm understanding. Tiger Eye is useful for enhancing physical vitality, this stone can help create healthy patterns in exercise and eating habits. It is grounding and offers a practical and optimistic outlook. It helps the owner feel energetic vibrantly healthy and passionate. Measures 1" | 
