Recently, I happened up on some incredible Labradorite reminiscent of the Northern Lights. When special stones come around, it's always hard to know how long they will be available. So, I created a new Labradorite Collection featuring a few updated client favorites like the Black Madonna drop, Joan of Arc's Fierbois Sword and a new Sacred Heart Wrap with Petite Fleur de Lys integrated throughout.
Labradorite is a special stone. It lights the way for us to walk our Sacred Path because it is said to heighten intuition while reaffirming the presence of the Divine in our life. This is especially so, when it's paired with sacred symbols, talismans and holy medals to create heirloom quality jewelry that speaks to your Soul.
Ean Begg, in his book The Cult of the Black Virgin, does not provide an exact, definitive number of Black Madonnas specifically in France in a single statement, but he is often associated with the widely cited estimate that there are at least 180 Vierges Noires (Black Virgins) in southern France alone. His broader gazetteer, as noted in some analyses, covers over 500 Black Madonnas across Europe and the Americas, with France being a significant focus due to its high concentration of these figures.
The Sacred Heart Labradorite & Gunmetal Necklace / Wrap Bracelet features faceted translucent labradorite with incredible color flashes of yellow, green and blue. It is 45" long and complimented with faceted crystals set in gunmetal chain for a bit of light and romance.
Joan of Arc's "Sword of Saint Catherine" necklace features an ornate Sterling Silver Sword commemorating the sword Joan of Arc was led to by the voices of the angels and saints who led her on her life mission.
My father died 21 years ago today. I've always found it comforting to know that he went to heaven on the Feast of Saint Joseph, the Patron Saint of Fathers. Like Saint Joseph, my dad as a good man. He was kind, solid and always available for his children. During the last six months of his life he began to receive "visitors" from the other side. Daily, old friends and family members who had already passed on to Spirit, came to share their wisdom and take him for previews of Heaven. My Dad didn't have dementia, his experiences were vivid and real.
One day, about a month before he died, Dad's visitors told him when he got to Heaven "he'd be helping people all day long". This insight gave my father great comfort as he excitedly waited for his time to go. When he passed in his sleep on the 19th of March, we had great solace knowing he left us on the Feast of Saint Joseph, the Patron Saint of Fathers who he modeled so well throughout his life. In our Celtic tradition, the Saint's Day you die on is as significant as the Saint's Day you are born on. There are no coincidences.
So with my Dad and Saint Joseph in mind today, I'm introducing this rare medal below commemorating Saint Joseph and Our Lady of Guadalupe. It's recast from an 18th Century original found in a Monk's Collection. It's a larger medal, but not too big. For now it's available on our bead chain and etched cable necklaces and bracelets. Soon I will be making some Black Obsidian rosaries with it in honor of my
Dad, Saint Joseph and Our Lady of Guadalupe...what a trio!
"Perhaps we bless one another all the time, without even realizing it. When we show compassion or kindness to another, we are setting the blessing in train."
John O'Donohue - Celtic Mystic & Poet
The Celtic Triquerta Trinity Knot
is an ancient Celtic symbol dating back to the 9th Century Book of Kells. Because it has no beginning and no end, it represents unity and eternal spiritual life. Many believe this symbol represents the pillars of early Celtic Christian teachings of the Holy Trinity (God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit), while others see Maiden, Mother and Crone. Shown in Pacific Opal with our Seven Swords pendant. It's a symbol of unity and hope.
In like a lion and out like lamb, the perennial proverb that ushers in Spring every March. Our Winged Lion medallion echoes this ancient proverb, with the image of a noble lion on one side and Archangel Gabriel announcing the
promises of Spring on the other.
To celebrate Spring and the hope it brings, we have added the 28" Winged Lion Renaissance Chain Necklaces to our
Winged Lions have been associated with prosperity, power, bravery, wisdom, and royalty. They are also the symbol of Saint Mark and the city of Venice, Italy. This is a rare and beautiful medal. The original medal is from the 1940's
"Mother with the Golden Heart, mirror of tenderness, look with love upon the men and women of our time and fill them with the
joy of your presence."
Author Unknown
The Virgin of the Golden Heart, also known as the Lady of Beauraing, is said to have made apparitions to 5 young children in Beauraing, Belgium a total of 33 times from November 29 1932 - January 3, 1933. In one of the apparitions she revealed Her Golden Heart to the children and told them she is always helping to bring
Healing and Peace to the World.
The Virgin of the Golden Heart Bead Chain Drop necklace, features a beautiful art nouveau medallion with Our Lady of Beauraing - the Virgin with the Golden Heart. It's as light and etheral as She is and designed to sit over your heart.
Our Fleur de Lis Wraps in our favorite bead chain! Light and airy and designed to blend easily and seamlessly with all your Whispering Cowgirl designs.
The Virgin of the Golden Heart Drop & Wrap Available in Gold or Silver
“Light is an invitation to happiness, and that happiness, when it's done right, is a kind of holiness, palpable and redemptive.”
Mary Oliver
Peridot is known as the Night Emerald because of it's tendency to shine light even indarkness. Affectionately known as the Stone of Compassion, it is believed to bring good health, restful sleep and peace to relationships by bringing delight and good cheer. Peridot has been long considered a powerful aid to repairing and maintaining friendships. It has also been used to protect from the evil eye.
“One of the most calming and powerful actions you can do to intervene in a stormy world is to stand up and show your soul. Struggling souls catch light from other souls who are fully lit and willing to show it."
Clarissa Pinkola Estes
The Sacred Heart Shield Eternity Link Necklace features a very cool Sacred Heart Shield. The Eternity Link Chain features etched links with a decorative hook clasp that allows for this necklace to be worn in limitless ways.
The Fleur de Lis Cross Wrap Necklace features faceted Peridot Crystals and is 39" long and can be worn day or night. Pair it with just about any of our necklaces. This wrap can be worn as a long necklace, double wrapped or as wrap bracelet.
The new Fleur de Lis Cascade Chain Necklace is made with a cascade of Fleur de Lys. As shown it is 15.5 inch choker but it can be ordered in a variety of lengths.
The Cathedral Sacred Heart Cross Rosary is made of Black Jet Bohemian Crystals with Gold Tips It is a rosary inspired necklace with gold Fleur de Lis pater beads. It is 34" inches long and comes with a 4" complimentary enhancer that allows the necklace to be adjusted and doubled to create a variety of looks. This is a timeless necklace that can be worn throughout the seasons.
The Pilgrims Cross is also known as the Jerusalem Cross. It is a heraldic cross and dates back to the 1280 or earlier. There are variants to the design, with either the four crosslets also in the form of Crosses Potent, or conversely with the central cross, also in the form of a plain Greek cross. The meaning of the Pilgrim's Cross is rich with mystery and legend dating back to the times of the Knights Templar.
The Black Jet Cathedral Wrap Necklace/Bracelet is a 39" strand of Black Jet & Gold Bohemian Cathedral beads. This wrap can be worn as a long necklace, double wrapped or as wrap bracelet. The black jet beads have gold tipped spires
Turquoise holds significant spiritual meaning across various cultures and traditions. It is heralded as a stone of communication, balance, joy and protection. It encourages enthusiasm, thus inspiring new projects and bringing to light undiscovered artistic abilities. Turquoise also provides understanding and encourages attention to detail while attracting prosperity and success.
The Pilgrims Cross is also known as the Jerusalem Cross. It is a heraldic cross and dates back to the 1280 or earlier. There are variants to the design, with either the four crosslets also in the form of Crosses Potent, or conversely with the central cross, also in the form of a plain Greek cross. The meaning of the Pilgrim's Cross is rich with mystery and legend dating back to the times of the Knights Templar.
The Sacred Heart Shield Eternity Link Necklace is made of gold vermeil over Sterling Silver and features features etched links with a decorative hook clasp that allows for this necklace to be worn in limitless ways. Available in a variety of lengths, the one pictured is 34 inches long and shown doubled. This is a timeless necklace that can be worn throughout the seasons.
The Fleur de Lis Cross Wrap Necklace features 39" of Faceted Turquoise that can be be worn day or night. Pair it with any of our other Turquoise or Gold Chain Layers. This wrap can be worn as a long necklace, double wrapped or as wrap bracelet.
The Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, celebrated on February 11th, honors the Marian apparitions witnessed by Bernadette Soubirous in 1858 in Lourdes, France, where the Virgin Mary appeared to her 18 times. This feast day is significant because it not only commemorates these miraculous events but also emphasizes themes of healing and faith.
The site of the apparitions at Lourdes, France has since become a renowned pilgrimage destination, particularly known for the healing waters of the spring that emerged during the apparitions. Today's feast serves as a reminder of Mary's intercessory role in the lives of believers from all faiths, encouraging devotion, & prayer for those who are sick.
Our Lourdes Medals are recast from original vintage holy medals
The Lourdes Illumination Medal was given to Pilgrims to Lourdes as a memento of their journey. It features an M for Mary surrounded by 12 Stars on the front and an image of Mary, Queen of the Rosary, on the back. It's paired here with faceted labradorite, a gunmetal channel set crystal chain with a Tiny Fleur de Lis.
The Lourdes medal is a symbol of peace, wisdom and guidance expressing the loving protection of the Divine Mother in all Her faces and her forms. It serves as a reminder that Her intercession on our behalf for Miracles is only an ask and a prayer away.
The Lourdes Illumination Medal and a Tiny Fleur de Lis hang from three strands of Freshwater Pearls 0n this beautiful tribute to Our Lady of Lourdes. It's paired here with a decorative clasp to create a bracelet that is light and easy to wear, yet elegant and worthy of the Queen of Heaven.
Our Lady of Lourdes Medal graces the front of the this pilgrimage medal, while the back shows shows St. Bernadette speaking with Our Lady in the Grotto. Designed as "everyday" wear to keep the Special Graces promised by Our Lady close at hand.
Inspired by our client Raphaela, the new Raphaela Sacred Heart Necklace is reminiscent of our longer Sacred Heart Rosary, but it is a shorter refresh of that beloved classic. Pictured below on Raphaela, she makes it look so amazing!
The Raphaela Moonglow Sacred Heart Cross Necklace is designed as a short necklace and is 16" inches long. It features our 8mm Moonglow Silver Freshwater Pearls, a Sterling Sacred Heart Connector and reproduction Vintage French Sacred Heart Cross. It can be made longer or shorter and with different gemstones
Brilliant faceted Montana Sapphire crystals meet gold accents and medals to create a classic look that is elegant and refined, yet practical enough for every day and a pair of jeans. The color Montana Sapphire symbolizes loyalty, faith, and devotion.
The ornate Fierbois Sword is the name of the Sword of Joan of Arc . Shown on our gold bead chain, it's made of Sterling Silver with 22KT Gold overlay. Available in a variety of lengths for endless layering and wrapping possibilities.
The Fleur de Lis Wrap Necklace features faceted Montana Sapphire Crystals. It is 39" long and can be worn day or night. Pair it with our gemstone necklaces or gold pendant layers. This wrap can be worn as a long necklace, double
Amethyst is the gemstone of royalty, plus one of the birthstones for Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 19) and the month of February. Believed to symbolize strength, power and courage, it is also a protective stone that helps to combat negativity, stress and anxiety. Often known as the stone of optimism, it clears the mind of pessimism
and ushers in clarity and joy.
The faceted amethyst, featured in our Ritual Collection, comes from Brazil and is of a very high quality. The amethyst chains are hand formed bead by bead in our studio. Shown in Silver, each is available in gold as well.
Faceted Brazilian Amethyst gemstones meet an intricately designed Our Lady of Lujan Sacred Heart with Angels placing a crown of flowers upon her head. The Lady of Lujan is loved for her special graces and the eternal love she bestows upon us all. Each bead is hand linked with prayerful intention.
The Christo Rey is a rosary inspired necklace made with five decades and Illumination beads of labradorite & chrysoprase to mark the Padre Beads. A rare double sided holy medal featuring Saint Michael the Archangel and Our Lady of Guadalupe made in Sterling Silver is the focal point. The original medal dates back to 1682 and the building of "Templo Expiatorio a Cristo Rey", the early basilica in Mexico City created to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe.
