Dark Moon Cuff

Item details:

• 925 sterling silver
• 5.5" heavy-gauge cuff with a 1" opening, making it slightly adjustable
• Stone measures roughly 14x10mm
  

About the stone:

Dark Moon Hubei "turquoise" is actually not turquoise, but a similarly structured material found in the turquoise mines in the Hubei province of China. Little is known about this bewitching material as it was only recently discovered, but its unique composition of aluminum phosphates contributes to some of the most incredible watercolor-like droplets of orange, yellow, peach, and white on a night sky backdrop.

Crystal lore:

While it lacks specific lore of its own (because it is so newly discovered, little is known about it), perhaps it can be considered to be a part of the broader lore surrounding all turquoise, since Dark Moon is found alongside turquoise and is similar in composition. Traditionally, turquoise represents wisdom, protection, and good fortune. In ancient times, it was used as a protective amulet, particularly by Native American tribes who saw it as a sacred "living stone" representing the sky and earth. Legends describe turquoise as tears of joy from the first rains, or as a piece of the sky sent to earth.

Please note: All of my jewelry is handcrafted with love and intention in my tiny Pittsburgh, PA home studio. Due to the handmade nature of this craft, there may be slight imperfections, making each one-of-a-kind piece charmingly imperfect (just the way that handmade jewelry is intended to be).