Fashion Handcrafted Bracelet, Fine Handmade Beaded Jewelry 83600034X

Original handmade. Natural obsidian beads with carved red coral displays Chinese traditional character.

Spiritual Meaning of Black Obsidian

In the Middle Ages, black obsidian was used to drive out demons and evil spirits. It was also used to make spears, knives, and arrowheads.
Metaphysical Properties
Obsidian is used to aid in removing doubt and negative thoughts. It is also used to ward off psychic attacks and for divination. Obsidian is known as the Crystal of Truth and helps with issues of honesty and truth.
Healing
Obsidian is beneficial for ailments relating to digestion and helps to reduce food cravings. Its healing properties also include aiding vision, arthritis, and hardening of the arteries.
Magical Properties
Spheres of obsidian, such as in crystal balls, are used for accessing the subconscious. Obsidian absorbs and destroys negative energy such as anger, criticism, and fear, and may be used in protection or centering rituals.
Feng Shui
In Feng Shui, obsidian is used in the North area for personal journey and in the Center for grounding and protection.
Associations
Obsidian is associated with the root and third eye chakras as well as the planet Saturn. It is also associated with the zodiac signs of Scorpio and Sagittarius.

Maintenance of Coral Jewelry

1. Treat your coral necklaces, bracelets, earrings and anklets gently. Lightweight, soft and delicate in its organic origins, coral gemstone jewelry is easily chipped and requires special care if it is to last.
2. Don your coral beads after you`ve cleaned your skin of perspiration and dirt, and after you`ve already put on any perfumes, lotions, makeup, hairspray and scented oils. Cosmetics, acids and other chemicals can damage or stain coral.
3. Keep your coral beaded jewelry out of the heat and sun as much as possible, to avoid fading the color.
4. Keep your coral beads out of highly humid areas and avoid getting your coral jewelry wet, as water with chlorine and other chemicals can damage it. So remember to take off your coral beads before you bathe or go swimming, either in a swimming pool or at the beach.
5. Keep your jewelry out of overly dry conditions, as well. Coral does best in moderate humidity.
6. Store your coral beads in acid-free tissue paper separate from other stone and metal jewelry that might damage them. Do not use plastic or other airtight containers that don`t allow the coral to "breathe."
7. Avoid wearing your coral beads next to coarse fabrics that might scratch it.
8. Take special care when wearing coral bracelets and rings, which are likely to get wet, bumped and abused the most.
9. Touch the coral part of your jewelry as little as possible.
10. Clean the beads with a damp cloth after use and blot them dry with a soft microfiber cloth.