Sterling Silver Pendant, 51x22 Sonoran Sunrise Jasper, 54x22 Red Jasper, 5” Round Garnet
 
Prepare to be captivated by the beauty of this vintage sterling silver patinaed pendant. It's a true showstopper. 
 
Sonoran Sunrise Chrysocolla
 
Sonora Sunset, aka Sonoran Sunrise, is a Chrysocolla Cuprite stone. 
The mostly solid red designer cabochons are sometimes called Crimson Cuprite.
Colorful semi-precious gemstone Chrysocolla Cuprite cabochons. The blue/green is Chrysocolla, the red is Cuprite, (but it also has Chalcotricite, which is the orangey red), and the black is Iron. 
This Chrysocolla Cuprite is from the Milpillas Mine, Cuitata, Municipio de Cananea, Sonora, Mexico. The mine opened in 2006. Though most copper mines are open pit mines, this material is covered by 1000 feet of gravel!
 
Chrysocolla is known as a healing stone among Native American Indian cultures, and it was used to strengthen the body's resistance and bring about calm feelings when there is upset.
Chrysocolla is named from the Greek chrysos - "gold" and kolla - "glue" in allusion to the name of the material used to solder gold. Cuprite is named from the Latin, cuprum, meaning copper.
 
Metaphysical Properties Of Sonora Sunset:
Chrysocolla is associated with serenity, tranquility, peace, patience, tolerance, acceptance, unconditional love, meditation, calmness, hope, gentleness and sensitivity. Cuprite is believed to assist us in dealing with female relationships, such as those of a mother, sister, daughter, wife, or a female partner. Cuprite is also said to help deal with major problems: irrational anxieties, terror from past traumas, and fear of dying.
 
Heals and Balances Chakra:
The blue and reddish shades of the Sonora Sunset activate the throat chakra along with the base and sacral chakra. The energies of Chryosolla and Cuprite control the flow of energy in the overall torso and help to align the free energy of the torso to the central gravity of the spirit. The triggered chakras, too, maintain the flow of information from the mind to the overall body and back from the body to the intellect. The throat chakra helps the soul express thoughts and ideas freely and openly to others without hesitation. The eminence of Sonora Sunset, too, aligns the energies of the chakra with the energies of the overall torso to obliterate the negative out and balance the soul. It, too, helps in non-linear communication by releasing confusion and dependency on the people around. The triggered base chakra helps the spiritual soul connect with the energies of Mother Earth and feel grounded. The activated base chakra clears the energy blockages and helps to gain vital information and understanding from Mother Nature. Furthermore, the Sacral chakra leads to independence and proffers the courage for spontaneous leadership.
 
Red Jasper is found worldwide, including India, Russia, and Indonesia. Jasper is an opaque chalcedony that comes in a wide variety of colors. The term "jasper" itself comes from the Greek word Caspi, meaning "spotted stone." Unlike most jasper, which is a heavily banded variety of chalcedony, brick-red jasper is almost one pure color. Jasper is a gemstone that has been used all over the world and is often revered as sacred. According to Norse legend, the magic sword of Siegfried, the dragon slayer, was inlaid with this gemstone. Egyptians believed the stone to be associated with Isis and was carved into amulets for the dead. There is also speculation that it was actually red jasper (not ruby) that adorned Aaron's sacred breastplate.
 
Meaning: Red Jasper almost seems to hug you with its comforting essence. Jasper’s grounding energy is the support you can lean on when stress is tearing you down. Its healing properties bring stability to your body and spirit by balancing the root chakra. As a supreme nurturer, Jasper soothes the mind of anxiety so that it can focus on other things. Jasper’s encouragement helps you to take on new pursuits, deal with conflicts, and approach problems with creative solutions.