The stunning green of May’s birthstone, Emerald has captivated people throughout history. The first known Emerald mines were in Egypt dating back to 330BC. Legends surrounding this stone include wearers endowed with the ability to see the future and its ability to reveal the truth and protect against evil spirits. Emerald is known to help heal and activate the Heart Chakra with its calming, peaceful attributes. It is also a stone of abundance and prosperity and is great for entrepreneurs because of this. We have a selection of hand crafted Driftwood and Acorn pendants featuring this stunning stone. If you see any that catch your eye, please email us for more information.
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At Great Lakes Creations we take pride in our unique, hand crafted items and are always thinking of new designs and items to create! In Late 2023, we started working on candle holders using larger pieces of uniquely shaped driftwood from the shores of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Each piece is hand crafted, while keeping the natural shape and look of the driftwood, using our various woodworking tools. Once the driftwood is shaped, or cut to size, we use a drill press to drill the appropriate hole to insert the candle holder. Our designs feature chime candles, taper candles and tealight candles. The next step after drilling is to sand the driftwood to obtain reasonable smoothness and make sure it will safely sit level when a candle is inserted. The most fun step comes next, determining which stones will be set into the driftwood and if there will be a wood burning design done on the driftwood. The stone we use is mainly the stone we tumble in our workshop with our rock tumblers or is stone chip sourced from local, small businesses. Once the wood is carved to securely place the stone, and the wood burning is done, another fine sanding is complete and a thin layer of sealant is added. After this dries, the final step is to fit the candle liners and stones in place one last time to insure proper fit. Once complete, we then epoxy these items into the wood. It’s a long process, but well worth the final results. Below I’ve shared a video of these beautiful Driftwood & Stone candle holders!
In its purest form, Fluorite is colorless, but due to the presence of impurities, you can find almost the entire colour spectrum in this gemstone. From the Chinese to the Egyptians to the Greeks, ancient civilizations have always appreciated Fluorite. It was used for scarabs, statues, and beads. The Romans believed drinking alcohol from a Fluorite carved vessel would prevent drunkenness. In the Americas, Fluorite sculptures have been found in the mound builders Mississippi culture. Fluorite is a protective and stabilizing stone and cleanses the aura of anyone that wears it.
This pendant features a lovely polished Quartz crystal. This crystal’s colourless, transparent properties beautifully reflect light. Quartz crystals were once believed to be an eternal ice sent by the heavenly Gods. This lovely gemstone has been around for thousands of years and has been found in Egyptian tombs as amulets for the dead in the afterlife. Sacred fires were often lit using this crystal to show gratitude to the Gods. Clear crystal is said to enhance your bio-magnetic field, just by holding it in your hand. It is considered a master healing stone with a very strong vibration.
This pendant features Blue Goldstone, a beautiful deep blue stone with sparkles. This stunning stone is reminiscent of stars twinkling in a dark blue night sky. Blue Goldstone is made of ground glass with quartz and copper flakes to create the sparkle. It truly is a magnificent stone, known for its metaphysical properties of motivation, ambition and dreams. Blue Goldstone is said to stimulate motivation and drive.
Horn Coral grows in long cone shapes and are formed from the calcium carbonate that came from the ocean floor. They are estimated to be between 251 and 488 million years old! The proper name for these fossils is Rugose Coral. This fossil is regarded as a soothing and protective stone. This stone and fossils in general are said to help you tap into ancient wisdom when learning a new spiritual tradition. This fossil is commonly found along the shores of the Great Lakes.
This pendant features Prehnite, a beautiful green stone primarily made up of calcium and aluminum. Iron inclusions are sometimes found in Prehnite resulting in a darker orange-yellow colour. It has a crystalline structure which gives it a glittery appearance. It is primarily found in South Africa and Australia. Needless to say, it is not found along the shores of our Great Lakes and is one that was purchased to set in the driftwood pendants we produce. It is truly a beautiful stone!
This is a stone for intuition, premonition and dreaming. It’s also excellent for healing, promoting changes in our thoughts and feelings as well as opening blocks in awareness. Prehnite links the Heart Chakra directly with the Solar Plexus. Do you need help in learning to lead with your heart? This stone might help. Prehnite is known as the “stone of prediction” because of its ability to bridge the gap between the spiritual and physical world. It’s an excellent stone for all forms of divination as well as astral travel and connecting with spirit guides.
