Rowann

Twig pendant with red jasper.

4 x 3 cm

The rowan and its fruits, rowanberries, symbolize protection from evil spirits, wisdom and purity. They are associated with the sacred tree and the goddess Brigid, as well as with magic and rituals, serving as amulets, protection from misfortune and for finding spirits. The rowan also represents resilience and beauty, as in the Vysočina region, and is a symbol of autumn and winter thanks to its fruits, which are important food for birds and a source of vitamins for humans.

Red jasper is an opaque, fine-grained variety of quartz (more precisely chalcedony), colored red due to an admixture of iron oxide (hematite). It is a very durable stone, often used in jewelry, sculpture and as a collector's mineral. Red jasper has projective energy, is associated with the planet Mars and belongs to the element of fire. It is a protective stone, reflects negativity back to the originator, calms turbulent emotions, grounds energy, corrects adverse situations, enhances beauty and charm, brings health and strength. It gives courage to fulfill all intentions, helps in resolving conflicts and increases organizational skills. It supports quick thinking and imagination, suppresses desires and whims, and brings happiness.

The construction of the jewelry is handmade from surgical steel and the connecting material is an alloy of tin and silver. The jewelry is then treated similarly to silver - we polish it once in a while. The more the jewelry is worn, the better, it polishes itself on the clothes, the skin of the wearer, etc. The metal is stable and does not contain nickel or heavy metals. The jewelry can be worn constantly and in water, but then it is good to dry it and treat it more often. The jewelry is hung on a braided, cotton cord and secured with an enlargement knot.