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A gorgeous statement piece!
Chunky 24k Gold plated chain link with dangling Gold ring and Druzy Agate!
The Druzy at the end of the Agate crystal just slightly shimmers due to its nature.
This piece is feminine yet with a masculine touch, reminding me of the self confident LA business woman, sipping a drink at a cocktail. Dressed in a form fitting blazer just emanating her strength and beauty…
It’s TRENDY, it’s SEXY, it’s just HOT 🔥
…but why?
The history of Gold Chains:
SOMETHING FROM THE PAST
Gold chains can be found in history throughout millennia, up to 75 thousand years ago. Earliest records indicate ancient Egyptians wore them to scare away evil spirits and for good luck. The Egyptians also fought wars over this gold — a paradox when you consider it was for luck. Gold was worn to represent everything from strength, wealth, and eternal love.
It was so highly sought after because, no matter what land or ethnic group you belonged to, people valued gold across most cultures and it was rare. These qualities drove up the demand for gold, and whosoever had the most gold would be the dominant group. Today, it is also worn as a display of status and to represent success, especially in hip-hop culture.
(Source: https://www.traxnyc.com/Mens-Chains-gold-chains-history-gold-chains.html)
Trickled down from the Hip-Hop culture:
The Cuban Chain aka Miami Cuban Link:
A symbol of status and an iconic fixation in certain music videos, the allure of a Cuban chain is undeniable.
Versatile and easily identified, this type of chain can be found all over Florida and beyond. But what, exactly, defines a Cuban chain?
Cuban chains are designed to carry larger pieces of embellishment or, at the very least, be large enough to act as a noticeable standalone piece unto itself.
(Source: https://hemmingjewelers.com/linking-the-history-the-origin-of-the-cuban-chain/)
As you can see, we have traveled back in time to understand the meaning of the “chunky gold chain” trend and it looks like it’s all about the “showing-off” mode — I say “Flaunt to the end!”
The size of this necklace is 17”.
A little about the Druzy Agate:
Druzy Crystal is a composition of tiny sparkling crystals on the surface of a rather bulky crystalline body.
This type of crystal usually forms over another matrix, but it may or may not be in contact with the matrix afterward.
To further illustrate, Druzy Crystal can grow over Agate or any other colored matrix.
Druzy Crystals are largely used in jewelry production, especially for beads and pendants, because they exhibit a high sparkle and beautiful color.
The healing properties of Druzy crystals have a positive effect and provide a soothing and relaxing effect that can be very helpful to your stressed mind. These crystals are known to dispel negative energy and cleanse the aura. They also promote creative, logical, and clear thinking.
(Source: https://meanings.crystalsandjewelry.com/druzy-crystal/)
Grey agate stone has been used for making jewelry, amulets, and talismans since ancient time. First mentions of this stone for healing purposes date back to Greece and Egypt. In literature, grey agate is often called “Fossil Agate” and it is easy to recognize for its grey color with white, pink and light grey layers and patterns. It is often associated with the months May, June, and September, Root and Crown chakra, and zodiac signs of Gemini and Capricorn.
Grey agate is a stone of strength, grounding, and protection. It is used for relieving fatigue, releasing positive energy, and removing the influence of negative thoughts and energy. It is often used as a calming stone that brings hidden meaning and information to the surface.
(Source: https://aovcrystals.com/blogs/gemstone/grey-agate)
Diversity is TREASURE
MyOrnamentbySermin represents the strong, confident individual who aims at researching the history of different cultures, traditions, civilizations and beliefs to grow intellectually and as a human being. Each new culture that is encountered with becomes the new found treasure... Find your authentic and culturally rich, unique, silver or gold necklaces, earrings, pendants, amulets and more… here.
MyOrnamentbySermin
Founder, Designer & Visual Composer with Toffee
Sermin has been in the Arts, for over 20 years: After graduating from a well known Fine Arts Academy located in Istanbul, she has worked as a women’s ready-to-wear designer, a stylist for photoshoots, that were published in magazines like Elle, Cosmogirl etc, a fashion consultant and as a model.
"Any form of design & performance is my passion for expression. By making jewelry and telling each design’s story, I'm hoping to touch a lot of beautiful hearts and meet a lot of souls".
Paying homage to my best friend and family in this picture, whom I lost on December 29, 2022, my little “Toffee”. She is a very special angel in my life who constantly shared her unconditional love with me. She is my inspiration and emotional crutch even today… and will always be, as she is forever with me. Our bodies fade, but the energy of our love and connection goes on eternally. I love you Toffee. Forever. Until we meet again.
-Sermin