Medusa Snake Chakra Sterling Silver Pendant

Item Code: PC-007

SGD 55.00

This is a fascinating Medusa snake chakra sterling silver pendant! Inspired by the story of Medusa, this pendant is crafted as a tribute to her. Medusa was a very beautiful maiden until she incurred the wrath of Athena. Athena then turned transformed Medusa's beautiful hair to serpents and made it so that the mere sight of it would turn onlookers to stone. This pendant features a interweaving, delicately crafted snake with 7 semi-precious gemstones surrounding the snake. This is a really interesting piece for someone who likes something out of the ordinary. And don't worry, you won't turn to stone by looking or wearing it ;-)

About Chakras

Chakra" is a Sanskrit word that literally translates to "wheel" or "turning". Pronounced “cha-kra” or “sha-kra”, it is a concept referring to wheel-like vortices of spinning energy in the aura.

The chakras are “force centers” permeating the layers of the subtle bodies from a point on the physical body. Rotating vortices of subtle matter, they are considered the focal points for the reception and transmission of energies.

Chakras occur in pairs, one in the front of the body and one in the back. Their points meet within the spine.

The seven main chakras are usually represented by the following gemstone cabochons:

First Base/Root Chakra - Garnet

Second Sacral Chakra - Carnelian
Third Solar Plexus Chakra - Citrine
Fourth Heart Chakra - Peridot
Fifth Throat Chakra - Iolite
Sixth Third Eye Chakra - Amethyst
Seventh Crown Chakra - Rainbow Moonstone

Pendant Dimensions: 27 x 23 x 4 mm

Grape Chakra Sterling Silver Pendant

Item Code: PC-006

SGD 55.00

This is a gorgeous chakra sterling silver pendant that was inspired by grapes! Artfully handcrafted, this pendant features 7 round semi-precious gemstones clustered together in the shape of a bunch of grapes! It has symmetry to it and makes for a wonderful piece for yourself or as a gift!

About Chakras

Chakra" is a Sanskrit word that literally translates to "wheel" or "turning". Pronounced “cha-kra” or “sha-kra”, it is a concept referring to wheel-like vortices of spinning energy in the aura.

The chakras are “force centers” permeating the layers of the subtle bodies from a point on the physical body. Rotating vortices of subtle matter, they are considered the focal points for the reception and transmission of energies.

Chakras occur in pairs, one in the front of the body and one in the back. Their points meet within the spine.

The seven main chakras are usually represented by the following gemstone cabochons:

First Base/Root Chakra - Garnet

Second Sacral Chakra - Carnelian
Third Solar Plexus Chakra - Citrine
Fourth Heart Chakra - Peridot
Fifth Throat Chakra - Iolite
Sixth Third Eye Chakra - Amethyst
Seventh Crown Chakra - Rainbow Moonstone

Pendant Dimensions: 35 x 25 x 3 mm

Crescent Chakra Sterling Silver Pendant

Item Code: PC-005

SGD 55.00

Inspired by the Twilight: New Moon movie, this Crescent Chakra Pendant is a Moonfire Charms exclusive! Designed by Cassandra, this pendant features 7 faceted semi-precious gemstone cabochons representing the chakras set against a sterling silver half-moon crescent. The result is a simple yet stunning pendant that will be sure to turn heads!

About Chakras

Chakra" is a Sanskrit word that literally translates to "wheel" or "turning". Pronounced “cha-kra” or “sha-kra”, it is a concept referring to wheel-like vortices of spinning energy in the aura.

The chakras are “force centers” permeating the layers of the subtle bodies from a point on the physical body. Rotating vortices of subtle matter, they are considered the focal points for the reception and transmission of energies.

Chakras occur in pairs, one in the front of the body and one in the back. Their points meet within the spine.

The seven main chakras are usually represented by the following gemstone cabochons:

First Base/Root Chakra - Garnet

Second Sacral Chakra - Carnelian
Third Solar Plexus Chakra - Citrine
Fourth Heart Chakra - Peridot
Fifth Throat Chakra - Iolite
Sixth Third Eye Chakra - Amethyst
Seventh Crown Chakra - Rainbow Moonstone

Pendant Dimensions: 27 x 23 x 4 mm

Flower of Life Chakra Sterling Silver Pendant

Item Code: PC-004

SGD 65.00

This is a stunning Flower of Life Chakra Pendant, made in sterling silver. Painstakingly handcrafted, the Flower of Life is a symbol of sacred geometry, providing deep spiritual meaning and enlightenment. 7 smooth semi-precious gemstones representing the chakras have been set into the Flower of Life design, providing the universal balance and unity of mind, heart and spirit.

About Chakras

Chakra" is a Sanskrit word that literally translates to "wheel" or "turning". Pronounced “cha-kra” or “sha-kra”, it is a concept referring to wheel-like vortices of spinning energy in the aura.

The chakras are “force centers” permeating the layers of the subtle bodies from a point on the physical body. Rotating vortices of subtle matter, they are considered the focal points for the reception and transmission of energies.

 

 

Chakras occur in pairs, one in the front of the body and one in the back. Their points meet within the spine.

 

The seven main chakras are usually represented by the following gemstone cabochons:

 

First Base/Root Chakra - Garnet

Second Sacral Chakra - Carnelian
Third Solar Plexus Chakra - Citrine
Fourth Heart Chakra - Peridot
Fifth Throat Chakra - Iolite
Sixth Third Eye Chakra - Amethyst
Seventh Crown Chakra - Rainbow Moonstone

Pendant Dimensions: 35 x 35 x 4 mm

Kundalini Wave Chakra Sterling Silver Pendant

Item Code: PC-003

SGD 65.00

This is a beautiful Kundalini wave chakra pendant, handcrafted in sterling silver. Kundalini is a Sanskrit word that means coil. Every human has Kundalini, however, in most humans the Kundalini lies dormant in the perineum, forming a 3 ½ circles coil. Traditionally, it is believed that after being awakened, Kundalini will be able to remove the knots of the major chakras, cleanse, open and develop the chakras. 7 smooth semi-precious gemstones representing the chakra are placed into the kundalini, creating balance and unity of the mind, heart and spirit.

About Chakras

Chakra" is a Sanskrit word that literally translates to "wheel" or "turning". Pronounced “cha-kra” or “sha-kra”, it is a concept referring to wheel-like vortices of spinning energy in the aura.

The chakras are “force centers” permeating the layers of the subtle bodies from a point on the physical body. Rotating vortices of subtle matter, they are considered the focal points for the reception and transmission of energies.

 

 

Chakras occur in pairs, one in the front of the body and one in the back. Their points meet within the spine.

 

The seven main chakras are usually represented by the following gemstone cabochons:

 

First Base/Root Chakra - Garnet

Second Sacral Chakra - Carnelian
Third Solar Plexus Chakra - Citrine
Fourth Heart Chakra - Peridot
Fifth Throat Chakra - Iolite
Sixth Third Eye Chakra - Amethyst
Seventh Crown Chakra - Rainbow Moonstone

Pendant Dimensions: 70 x 24 x 4 mm

Sunburst Energy Chakra Sterling Silver Pendant

Item Code: PC-002

SGD 55.00

This is a beautiful Sunburst energy chakra pendant, handcrafted in sterling silver. Artfully designed, this lovely pendant features 7 smooth semi-precious gemstones representing the chakras, with 1 large Rainbow Moonstone cabochon in the centre and 6 smaller ones, which are Garnet, Carnelian, Citrine, Peridot, Iolite and Amethyst surrounding it. You can feel the energy radiating off the piece! It looks absolutely fantastic when worn with a black leather cord or a simple silver chain.

About Chakras

Chakra" is a Sanskrit word that literally translates to "wheel" or "turning". Pronounced “cha-kra” or “sha-kra”, it is a concept referring to wheel-like vortices of spinning energy in the aura.

The chakras are “force centers” permeating the layers of the subtle bodies from a point on the physical body. Rotating vortices of subtle matter, they are considered the focal points for the reception and transmission of energies.

 

 

Chakras occur in pairs, one in the front of the body and one in the back. Their points meet within the spine.

 

The seven main chakras are usually represented by the following gemstone cabochons:

 

First Base/Root Chakra - Garnet

Second Sacral Chakra - Carnelian
Third Solar Plexus Chakra - Citrine
Fourth Heart Chakra - Peridot
Fifth Throat Chakra - Iolite
Sixth Third Eye Chakra - Amethyst
Seventh Crown Chakra - Rainbow Moonstone

Pendant Dimensions: 34 x 34 x 3 mm

Spiral Chakra Sterling Silver Pendant

Item Code: PC-001

SGD 55.00

 

This exquisite pendant features 7 semi-precious gemstone cabochons representing the chakra set into a sterling silver spiral setting. The spiral is representative of the eternal forces of nature, eternity and transformation. Some consider the spiral a symbol of the spiritual journey. It is also considered to represent the evolutionary process of learning and growing. It seems that life does not proceed in a straight line, but more closely resembles a spiral. We seem to pass the same point over and over again but from a different perspective each time.

 

The gemstones set into this chakra pendant are Garnet, Carnelian, Citrine, Peridot, Iolite, Amethyst and Rainbow Moonstone cabochons.

About Chakras

Chakra" is a Sanskrit word that literally translates to "wheel" or "turning". Pronounced “cha-kra” or “sha-kra”, it is a concept referring to wheel-like vortices of spinning energy in the aura.

The chakras are “force centers” permeating the layers of the subtle bodies from a point on the physical body. Rotating vortices of subtle matter, they are considered the focal points for the reception and transmission of energies.

 

 

Chakras occur in pairs, one in the front of the body and one in the back. Their points meet within the spine.

 

The seven main chakras are usually represented by the following gemstone cabochons:

 

First Base/Root Chakra - Garnet

Second Sacral Chakra - Carnelian
Third Solar Plexus Chakra - Citrine
Fourth Heart Chakra - Peridot
Fifth Throat Chakra - Iolite
Sixth Third Eye Chakra - Amethyst
Seventh Crown Chakra - Rainbow Moonstone

Pendant Dimensions: 35 x 13 x 5 mm

Gemstone Goodies for 2013!

Happy 2013, everyone! It's the start of a brand new year, a great time to be making New Year Resolutions (and hopefully keeping them!)

Ornate Oriental also has its New Year Resolution - to bring more gemstone goodies to our customers this 2013! Here's an idea of what you can expect in the coming months ahead:

925 Sterling Silver Gemstone Jewellery
Ornate Oriental will be bringing in a range of 925 sterling silver gemstone jewellery to complement our current gemstone products! The designs will range from simple and classy, to unique and funky! The jewellery designs are available in small, limited quantities, with many of them being one-of-a-kind items. All these while still striving to maintain affordable prices that Ornate Oriental has come to be known for! We will have mostly rings available, but also some beautiful pendants and earrings too! Keep a lookout for those soon!


Etsy Shop
Ornate Oriental is now shifting our shop to Etsy! With our custom-made items and unique designs, we felt that Etsy would be a more ideal channel to market our gemstone products. I hope to carve out a name as the go-to shop for gemstone metaphysical products and jewellery! Keep a lookout for items that are coming up in my Etsy store!

Custom Pendulums
Over the year of 2012, I've been designing and creating custom pendulums in my spare time, and I'm glad that the custom pendulums have been well received! So for 2013, I will be offering more custom-made pendulums. You can also place an order for a customised pendulum, where you select the pendulum type, gemstone you want, and any other gemstones you want in your chain! Simply e-mail me or message me via my Etsy shop to start the process!

It is going to be an exciting year ahead and Ornate Oriental has more things planned in store for you! Do check my blog for regular updates!

Have a wonderful start to the New Year!

Fancy Jasper Gemstone Properties

Natural Fancy Jasper

• Fancy Jasper is known as the “supreme nurturer”
• Sustains and supports during times of stress
• Gives courage to handle problems assertively
• Encourages honesty with yourself
• Aids quick thinking

Fancy Jasper is known as the “supreme nurturer”. It sustains and supports during times of stress, and brings tranquility and wholeness. Used in healing, it unifies all aspects of your life. Fancy Jasper reminds people to help each other.

Fancy Jasper facilitates shamanic journeys and dream recall. It provides protection and grounds energies and the body. It absorbs negative energy and cleanses and aligns the chakras and the aura. Balancing yin and yang, Fancy Jasper aligns the physical, emotional and mental bodies.

Psychologically, Fancy Jasper imparts determination to all pursuits. It brings the courage to get to grips with problems assertively, and encourages honesty with yourself. It supports during necessary conflict. Mentally, Fancy Jasper aids quick thinking and promotes organizational abilities. It stimulates the imagination and transforms ideas into action.

Extracted from: The Crystal Bible Volume 1, Judy Hall, 2003.

Camel Agate Gemstone Properties

Natural Camel Agate 

• Camel Agate is a grounding stone
• Harmonizes yin and yang energy
• Works slowly but brings great strengths
• Aids in seeking hidden truths
• Useful for any kind of emotional trauma

Camel Agate is a grounding stone, bringing about an emotional, physical and intellectual balance. They aid in centering and stabilizing physical energy. Camel Agate has the power to harmonize yin and yang, the positive and negative forces that hold the universe in place. A soothing and calming stone, Camel Agate works slowly but brings great strengths. It aids in seeking hidden truths.

Psychologically, Camel Agate gently facilitates acceptance of one’s self, building self-confidence. It also aids self-analysis and perception of hidden circumstances.

Emotionally, it overcomes negativity and bitterness of the heart. It heals inner anger, fostering love and the courage to start again. It is useful for any kind of emotional trauma. It creates a sense of safety and security by dissolving internal tension.

Spiritually, Camel Agate encourages quiet contemplation and assimilation of life experiences, leading to spiritual growth and inner stability.

Extracted from: The Crystal Bible Volume 1, Judy Hall, 2003.

Peach Aventurine Gemstone Properties

Natural Peach Aventurine

• Peach Aventurine is a stone of prosperity
• Increases success and luck in gambling, career and love
• Helps defuse negative situations
• Reinforces leadership qualities and decisiveness
• Brings together the intellectual and emotional bodies

Peach Aventurine is a very positive stone of prosperity, increasing success and luck in gambling, career and love. Other than its wealth prospect, Peach Aventurine also helps to defuse negative situations and turn them around. This is especially helpful in bringing malignant situations under control.

Psychologically, Peach Aventurine reinforces leadership qualities and decisiveness. It promotes compassion, empathy and encourages perseverance. Mentally, Peach Aventurine stabilizes one’s state of mind, stimulates perception and enhances creativity. It sees alternatives and possibilities, especially those presented by other people. This stone brings together the intellectual and emotional bodies.

Emotionally, Peach Aventurine is an all-round healer, bringing in well being and emotional calm. It is a comforter, heart healer and general harmonizer. Peach Aventurine calms anger and irritation. It stimulates emotional recovery and enables living within one’s own heart.

Spiritually, Peach Aventurine protects the heart chakra, guarding against psychic vampirism of heart energy. 

Extracted from: The Crystal Bible Volume 1, Judy Hall, 2003.

White Opal Gemstone Properties

Natural White Opal

• White Opal is a stone of reflection
• Aids in accessing and expressing one’s true self
• Helps you understand your full potential
• Encourages an interest in the arts
• Intensifies emotional states and releases inhibitions

White Opal is a delicate stone with a fine vibration. It enhances cosmic consciousness and induces psychic and mystical visions. Stimulating originality and dynamic creativity, it aids in accessing and expressing one's true self.

White Opal is absorbent and reflective. It picks up thoughts and feelings, amplifies them, and returns them to source.

Psychologically, White Opal amplifies traits and brings characteristics to the surface for transformation. Enhancing self-worth, it helps you to understand your full potential. Mentally, White Opal brings lightness and spontaneity. It encourages an interest in the arts.

Emotionally, White Opal has always been associated with love and passion, desire and eroticism. It is a seductive stone that intensifies emotional states and releases inhibitions. It can act as an emotional stabilizer, but the stone may scatter energy and the user needs to be well-centered before using White Opal to explore or induce feelings, or to have other stones standing by to aid integration.

Extracted from: The Crystal Bible Volume 1, Judy Hall, 2003.

Blue Aventurine Gemstone Properties

Natural Blue Aventurine

• Blue Aventurine is a stone of prosperity
• Increases success and luck in gambling, career and love
• Helps defuse negative situations
• Reinforces leadership qualities and decisiveness
• Brings together the intellectual and emotional bodies

Blue Aventurine is a very positive stone of prosperity, increasing success and luck in gambling, career and love. Other than its wealth prospect, Blue Aventurine also helps to defuse negative situations and turn them around. This is especially helpful in bringing malignant situations under control.

Psychologically, Blue Aventurine reinforces leadership qualities and decisiveness. It promotes compassion, empathy and encourages perseverance. Mentally, Blue Aventurine stabilizes one’s state of mind, stimulates perception and enhances creativity. It sees alternatives and possibilities, especially those presented by other people. This stone brings together the intellectual and emotional bodies.

Emotionally, Blue Aventurine is an all-round healer, bringing in well being and emotional calm. It is a comforter, heart healer and general harmonizer. In particular, Blue Aventurine is a powerful mental healer. Blue Aventurine calms anger and irritation. It stimulates emotional recovery and enables living within one’s own heart.

Spiritually, Blue Aventurine protects the heart chakra, guarding against psychic vampirism of heart energy. 

Extracted from: The Crystal Bible Volume 1, Judy Hall, 2003.

Merry Christmas from Ornate Oriental!

Times flies, I can't believe we are already reaching the end of the year! Without the 21 Dec apocalypse happening, we can rest our minds and look forward to having a great Christmas! It's the time to celebrate the festive season with your family, friends and loved ones.

Ornate Oriental wishes everyone a very merry Christmas, and a wonderful New Year! I know I'll be waiting for Santa Bear to fill my stocking tonight! ;-)

P.S. Look out for our New Year announcement on what new gemstone goodies Ornate Oriental will be bringing in for 2013!

Iolite Gemstone Properties

Natural Iolite

• Iolite is a vision stone, facilitating visualization and intuitive insight
• Aids in understanding and releasing the causes of addiction
• Helps you to express your true self
• Releases discord within relationships
• Overcome codependency in your partnership

Iolite is a vision stone. It activates the third eye and facilitates visualization and intuitive insight when all the chakras are in alignment. It stimulates connection to inner knowing. It is used in shamanic ceremonies and assists in journeys out of the body.

Psychologically, Iolite aids in understanding and releasing the causes of addiction and helps you to express your true self, freed from the expectations of those around you. At a mental level, Iolite clears thought forms, forms created by strong positive or negative thoughts that can affect a person's mental functioning.

Emotionally, Iolite releases discord within relationships. As it encourages taking responsibility for yourself, it can overcome codependency within your partnership.

Healing-wise, Iolite creates a strong constitution. It mitigates the effect of alcohol, and supports detoxification and regeneration of the liver. Iolite aids sinuses, the respiratory system, and alleviates migraine headaches. It also kills bacteria.

Extracted from: The Crystal Bible Volume 1, Judy Hall, 2003.

Amber Gemstone Properties

Natural Amber

• Amber has strong connections with the earth
• Helps counteract suicidal or depressive tendencies
• Stimulates the intellect and creative self-expression
• Brings balance and patience
• Encourages peacefulness and develops trust

Strictly speaking, Amber is not a crystal at all. It is tree resin that solidified and became fossilized. It has strong connections with the earth and is a grounding stone for higher energies. Amber is a powerful healer and cleanser that promotes tissue revitalization. It also cleans the environment and the chakras. It absorbs negative energies and transmutes them into positive forces that stimulate the body to heal itself.

Psychologically, Amber brings stability to life but also motivates by linking what is wished for to the drive to achieve it. Its warm, bright energies translate into a sunny, spontaneous disposition that nevertheless respects tradition. It can help counteract suicidal or depressive tendencies.

Mentally, Amber stimulates the intellect, clears depression and promotes a positive mental state and creative self-expression. It brings balance and patience and encourages decision-making, being a useful memory aid.

Emotionally, Amber encourages peacefulness and develops trust. Spiritually, Amber promotes altruism and brings wisdom.

Extracted from: The Crystal Bible Volume 1, Judy Hall, 2003.

Ruby Gemstone Properties

Natural Ruby

• Ruby is an excellent stone for energy
• Encourages a passion for life
• Stimulates the heart chakra and balances the heart
• Powerful shield against psychic attacks
• Brings about a positive and courageous state of mind

Ruby is an excellent stone for energy. Imparting vigor to life, it energizes and balances but may sometimes overstimulate in delicate or irritable people. Ruby encourages passion for life but never in a self-destructive way. It improves motivation and setting of realistic goals.

Ruby stimulates the heart chakra and balances the heart. It encourages "following your bliss". This stone is a powerful shield against psychic attacks and vampirism of heart energy. It promotes positive dreams and clear visualization. Ruby is one of the stones of abundance and aids retaining wealth and passion.

Psychologically, Ruby brings up anger or energy for transmutation and encourages removal of anything negative from your path. It promotes dynamic leadership. Emotionally, Ruby charges up passion and fires the enthusiasm. Ruby is a sociable stone that attracts sexual activity.

Mentally, Ruby brings about a positive and courageous state of mind. Under the influence of Ruby, the mind is sharp with heightened awareness and excellent concentration. Given this stone's protective effect, it makes you stronger during disputes or controversy.

Extracted from: The Crystal Bible Volume 1, Judy Hall, 2003.