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by on ‎12-21-2011 03:49 PM

I am very excited about sharing a collection with you that has deep sentimental meaning and will give you a glimpse into my journey as a designer and the beginnings and evolution of Keys of Life. I began this collection in 1990 and was inspired by the idea of creating uniquely designed keys and different gemstone combinations because of their beauty and specific energies. The first keys were created at a jeweler’s bench in my apartment and I actually created a small, handwritten scroll describing the key and the energies of each of the gemstones. I remember some of the gallery owners commenting on how long this process must take and a few shared the opinion that people are probably buying them based on the beautiful aesthetic and that they didn’t feel that people “cared that much about what they meant”. I am thrilled that I stuck to my instinct as I have seen many other artists follow suit over the years and I know that my customers have become more and more interested and involved with the inspiration of each piece over the years This makes the pieces that they collect much more special to them which is incredibly rewarding to me as the artist. I believe that in today’s world we are all being more selective about our purchases and that we are all more attracted to those things which are not disposable or trend driven but rather those things which hold a special significance that goes beyond their intrinsic value.


  These keys are from my private stock and I have kept a very limited amount for my friends and family both current and future. Although it would be possible to recreate these in the future, both the metal weights and very special gemstones would bring them to a very different price category! I thought that holiday time would be a wonderful time to share these very special, vintage pieces with you and I hope that you will enjoy wearing and collecting them nearly as much as I enjoyed creating them. There are very small amounts to go around and I hope that each of you finds one that is perfect for you, as parting with these The keys include Keys of Happiness, Knowledge, Tranquility, Harmony, Heath and Energy, Protection, Success and Love.


   I wish all of these blessings for you and your families this Holiday Season!!!


Key of Happiness


Rhodalite is a “happiness” stone that brings about comfort and warmth. It stimulates the imagination and transforms negativity into positive energy.


Sapphire opens and unblocks the chakras bringing clarity and therefore, a feeling of balance wellbeing.


Citrine is a stone of joyful energy. Like its’ beautiful golden glow, it engulfs us in a comforting, joyful light.


Key of Happiness


Key Of Health And Energy


Garnet has classic red energy and balances the Yin and Yang, purifying the blood while energizing and grounding the body at the same time. Garnet fights depression and enhances body strength and endurances. During the middle ages, lions were carved in to garnets to ensure and guard health.


Citrine aids in overcoming exhaustion. It is a warming and energizing stone. Citrine cleanses and detoxifies, regenerates the body (and tissues) and balances the spine creating movement of energy through the nervous system. This stone is worn to ensure a good night’s sleep. Citrine clears, expands and aligns aura bodies while healing and stimulating mental clarity and intellect.


Carnelian (bullet) is a general health-inducer. It dispels lethargy, purifies the blood and has a warming and soothing effect on those who wear this stone. Carnelian stimulates the senses and opens energy channels in the body.


Key of Health & Energy


Key Of Harmony


Blue Topaz helps us to balance the body, mind and spirit. It promotes expression of ideas and aids communication.


Iolite magnifies curiosity and promotes spiritual achievement, opening the door to understanding. Iolite has the power to balance the male/female aspects of ones personality, promoting harmony within and without.


Citrine balances yin/yang energies and harmonizes out intellect and emotions. It stimulates our intuitive powers and has a positive influence on interpersonal relationships.


Key of Harmony


Key of Love


Peridot emits warm and friendly energy and stimulates the heart chakra. It brings openness and acceptance in mattes of love and relationships.


Emerald can draw love and fidelity into your life. Meditation, with emeralds, brings great joy and fills the heart with love. Traditionally, emeralds have been used to preserve love and marriage by balancing physical and emotional love (it is said that emeralds will cloud if one partner is unfaithful).


Pink Tourmaline balances the heart and radiates an aura of love around the wearer. It also promotes the qualities of forgiveness, openness and compassion. It will aid in the dissipation of fear that blocks expressions of love. Pink tourmaline promotes self-love, which is necessary for reaching out and loving someone else.


Key of Love


Key Of Protection


Pearl. In China, pearl is associated with the dragon, a powerful symbol of protection. It surrounds negative energy with light and dispels it.


Ruby. Throughout history, the ruby has been worn to convey invulnerability and protection and protection against “evil spirits,” negativity and even magic. Ruby is an immune system booster and protection for physical wellbeing.


Amethyst. Since Renaissance times, amethysts have been worn by travelers as protective amulets. Its’ vibrations guard the nervous system from stress.


Key of Protection


Key Of Success


Amethyst is a stone steeped in ancient magic. It calms insecurities and helps to overcome one’s shortcomings and bad habits. Hope courage and sharpness of the mind are all attributes of amethyst. All of these qualities are essential for success in any undertaking. Spiritual and material success is aided by amethyst. It balances energy flow to the brain and central nervous system creating an internal and external environment for success.


Sapphire helps us to see our “life purpose” ad brings focus and awareness and attentiveness and encourages well-being. Sapphire is a wonderful stone for unblocking energy.


Peridot aids inner vision and is inspiring and balancing. Like green tourmaline, it is useful in manifesting work into material abundance. This stone aids self-image, intuition and the rational mind. Peridot enhances understanding of one’s circumstances and helps in recognizing patterns that can inhibit growth and success.


Key of Success


Key Of Tranquility


Aquamarine (“sea water” in Latin) has the ocean’s attributes of beauty, peace and tranquility. Aquamarine’s energy radiates peace as it calms and balances. It also purifies and aids in the release of emotions, dispelling anxiety and healing the soul. It is even said that Aquamarine aids in communication with angels


Sapphire. It’s soothing blue energy helps in meditation and brings the gifts of inner peace to one’s life, while also promoting harmony and clarity. Sapphire connects the higher mind to spiritual centers. It brings creativity and understanding as well as purity, optimism and joy.


Iolite heightens psychic awareness and encourages spirituality and inner harmony. It gently guides one through new beginnings and growth.


Key of Tranquility


Key Of Wisdom


Peridot brings inspiration and aids inner vision and creative visualization for manifesting wishes. It helps us to understand change and to recognize our patterns.


Iolite brings self-knowledge that results in inner harmony. It awakens hidden wisdom and helps us to evolve towards out full potential.


Citrine stimulates the intellect and all mental activity. It has a clarifying effect on the brain and is one of the few minerals that will not hold negative energy.


Key of Wisdom