Gemstone Beads - You Choose Your Favorites
Who Better Than YOU to decide what you want?
Many people have an opinion on what gemstone is best to represent the energy of a sign or planet, but the frustrating thing is, they don't agree. I studied the heck out of it, enjoyed it, and decided to use what I like in mine, and what what you tell me to use in your jewelry. That's because you are the one that will be wearing it, not me, or those other people.
Elements, Modalities, Astrological Associations...
Whatever criteria you decide matters to you, is how we do it. Cardinal Air, Fixed Fire, Mutable Earth...what stone signfies these things best for you? I will offer my two cent's worth, but whatever makes it easiest for you to remember and read the chart is ultimately the best choice, and what matches your favorite sweater... or ring. All.About.You.
You can just pick the colors you want, if you don't want to get all involved in individual gemstones
Earth tones, pastels, blues, greens, purples, russet reds, clear stones, jaspers, iridescent stones... if you tell me your preferences, I can guide you toward stones that have those characteristics.
Small or Larger Beads? Round, or free-form?
Delicate with all round beads, very small planets, almost the same size as the backround zodiac beads, or chunky freeform zodiac beads with small, medium or large planets? Planets sized in ratio to actual sizes or all the same size... Whatever you like!
Match the Sign & Planetary Rulerships?
I prefer it this way, to make the chart more intuitive and readable. It actually teaches you astrology that way! But if you want to pick out more gemstones, you can pick out twice as many if you don't do it that way... It's up to you.
Pick the ones that you are attracted to - don't overthink it...
If you feel a connection to a certain stone, you probably ought to include it in your piece. If you feel an aversion to a certain stone, leave it out. It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks about it. You are the one who will be wearing it.
Every Design is Totally Unique - As it should be!
Zodiac Crystals and Gemstones - There are no rules!
Certain stones seem to go well with certain signs - but that doesn't mean you can't have all greens!
... or reds or purples or blues, or whatever you want - any combination is fine as long as you like it. Certain planets are said to be represented by certain stones - but nobody seems to agree on what those stones are... so choose what you like!
We have fun with choosing the gemstones - Get Creative! Whatever criteria you choose is appropriate
No Rules. What you want. That's the only rule!
You can supply some (or all) of the beads - If you want something I don't have - that's okay, too.
I can help you get exactly what you want. Don't feel limited by my bead selection. But I cannot spend endless hours selecting your beads, and shopping for beads that may not exist! Feel free to go to a bead store and choose beads you like, and send them to me. I will make it work in your design.
The Natal Chart Jewelry Coding Methods I Use - Examples
Compressed - for Earrings, Bracelets & Necklaces of all Lengths
Compressed - for Earrings, Bracelets & Necklaces of all Lengths
Compressed - for Earrings, Bracelets & Necklaces of all Lengths
A very simple method, it can be infinitely adjusted for length. You can use chip or round beads for the signs, but I suggest chips for easier reading.
Compressed Necklace Example
Compressed - for Earrings, Bracelets & Necklaces of all Lengths
Compressed - for Earrings, Bracelets & Necklaces of all Lengths
This design can be adjusted for anything from bracelet to long necklace length, by adjusting how many beads are strung on the ends of the compressed natal chart.
Expanded Zodiac Design - Necklaces only
Compressed - for Earrings, Bracelets & Necklaces of all Lengths
Expanded Zodiac Natal Chart Necklace with all round beads and matching pendulum bracelet
By adjusting the spacing, longer lengths can be accommodated. Chips were used in this design for the signs - for someone with no fire in their chart, so we used all fire stones...
Expanded Zodiac Natal Chart Necklace with all round beads and matching pendulum bracelet
Expanded Zodiac Natal Chart Necklace with all round beads and matching pendulum bracelet
Expanded Zodiac Natal Chart Necklace with all round beads and matching pendulum bracelet
Any length, gold or silver, you choose whatever stones you like - this matching set was custom-made with all round stones (except the pendulum which is a dual-terminated natural quartz crystal).
Astrologers' Necklaces
Expanded Zodiac Natal Chart Necklace with all round beads and matching pendulum bracelet
Hand-Knotted Silk + Other Custom Upgrades in Natal Chart Jewelry
More accurate (to 5 degrees) - this design is very easy to read. Choose your own Zodiac sign and planet beads - custom sun beads make it even more fun!
Any of the designs can be done with or with out Ascendant - this design can also contain house cusps, if the birth time is known accurately.
Hand-Knotted Silk + Other Custom Upgrades in Natal Chart Jewelry
Expanded Zodiac Natal Chart Necklace with all round beads and matching pendulum bracelet
Hand-Knotted Silk + Other Custom Upgrades in Natal Chart Jewelry
This is a beautiful way to string the beads, and it's a pain to do it so I charge a lot more. It also breaks if you stress it out. No warranty on this, if you break it and want it re-strung, I charge for re-stringing. This is how pearls are strung.
Karat gold findings are available, and since gold is over $1000 an ounce, expect to pay quite a bit more for Gold findings. I am adding a page to show some of the available clasps and spacers if you want Karat gold. It will be up soon.
Natal Chart Necklace, Anklet, or Bracelet (no custom stone selection)
($10.00 shipping)
Compressed Zodiac Design - on a budget - Provide your birth data (date, city, time (if available)) and I will make you a piece just like this, only to your actual birth chart. The crystal in the middle is the Ascendant - if you do not have an accurate birth time, you will not have this crystal in your piece. You must provide your birth data to purchase this, and specify in notes how long you want it - between 6-1/2 to 18". If you do not specify, it will be a 16" choker necklace (as pictured) with all silver spacer beads.
Sturdily strung on beadalon wire, with genuine gemstone Zodiac beads and planet beads, this accurate representation of your natal chart can be made into a necklace, anklet, or bracelet. Just specify your desired length.
Hematite and silver-plated spacers and toggle clasp complete the design. If you want a combination of silver-plated and gold-plated, or all gold-plated spacers, please specify in the notes. You may also call or text if you have questions about any of this before purchasing.