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Moon Drop has Landed!

She has finally arrived! This Collection has been something on my mind for some time and I am so glad it has come to fruition in such a beautiful way. The process of inspiration and design is something i love to explore and love to read about how others explore this process, so this months blog is all about the meaning and exploration of design for the Moon Drop Collection.

I have always been fascinated by the Moon and it’s cycles. From its influence on the tides, to growing plants (see any Farmer’s Almanac), to how the energies affect our daily lives. This practice i have been exploring along with a group of friends who i share my learnings with. For over a year we have been following the Moon Cycles each new and full moon and tapping into intention setting at the New Moon and releasing at the Full Moon. It has been a great way to connect regularly and support each other to grow and evolve in new ways.

This year I have stepped up that study and have been diving deep into Astrology with a Mystic Astrologer Apprenticeship. It has been such a ride and as it is coming to an end as i post this blog, it has been such an exploration of learning and tapping into my intuition and i love that this piece is a symbol of this time of my life.

The Moon Drop has been in the back of my mind this year as I have been exploring this topic. I wanted to create a piece that symbolised the journey of learning and how much influence the planets can have in our lives.

The Moon symbolises the starting off point of my learning and it being the influential mother who is guiding us in our everyday lives, making us change and evolve. The Moon in Astrology is a feminine energy representing our emotions and feelings. Silver is always associated with the moon and the feminine so I love that connection to my material of choice.

There is a saying related to Astrology ‘as above, so below’ and this is in reference to what is happening with the planets above us have an impact on us on earth. The grounding Drop part of this design is about that ‘so below’ aspect and how we are impacted by the planets. The Drop is also a symbol of grounding and securing our energy to the earth to help support us and hold us as we ride the tides of these planetary influences.

Choosing to integrate crystals/stones in the collection was also of high importance. The first stone i chose to use is my favourite: Amazonite. This stone is all about Calm and Hope which has been something that has helped guide me through the 6 months of this course. I look forward to exploring this collection with more stones and see how its meaning can evolve and change.

The process of creating the elements in this collection was one of continual trial and error, with lots of small sketches in the margins of my daily lists to full sessions of mapping out all the elements i wanted to include and how they relate to each other.

When designing and creating jewellery, there are so many factors that need to be considered and it’s a balancing act of concept, aesthetics, construction and wearability. The textures chosen in this collection accentuate the moon theme and let the colour of the stone pop. All specifically chosen to bounce off and enhance each other.

If you would love to see the progress of the creation of the first Pendant in this Collection, check out our Reel on Instagram here.

I have loved the journey of this collection and look forward to seeing how it evolves. If you need one of these pieces in your life be sure to grab them quick as each stone has a limited quantity.

Please share what you connected with most about this collection either here or on our Instagram or Facebook pages.

See you soon

Corinne xx

How to use Crystals in the Home

Crystals can add so much to our home both in the beauty they bring but also through their high vibe energy. Placing certain crystals in specific parts of your home can help enhance areas of your life, create more harmony in those spaces, as well as cleansing or protecting the space.

So here are my top picks for the crystals I use in my home and where I place them.

Selenite: This is the master cleanser! This stone is perfect for anywhere you keep your crystals or jewellery. I love adding a piece of Selenite to my jewellery box as it will cleanse the crystals within the jewellery when they are not on, ready to vibrate highest for my next wear.

The other place I love to keep it is within my box of other crystals or spiritual tools such as a tarot or oracle deck.

Selenite is also a great addition to your living space or any other space that sees a lot of visitors as it will cleanse the space each time the visitors leave so lingering energy is present and you can relax in your space once more.

Grab a piece of Selenite HERE

Amethyst: This is an anywhere is good crystal however my favourite places for this is in my Meditation space and my living room. This crystal is great for improving your connection to your intuition so I make sure to have it close by for when i am in a frame of mind that is more receptive to those energies.

For raw cut Amethyst pieces click HERE, for amplified energy Amethyst Point/Generators click HERE

Clear Quartz: This is the our amplifying crystal! This is the one that is great to move around your space and to add to other crystals in order to enhance the energy of the other crystals. So if you are wanting to amp up your Abundant energy, add this to your Citrine or Pyrite Stone.

It also makes a great addition to your bathroom as it has a good cleansing clearing energy that can help those shower epiphanies! Adding a clear quartz to your dining space can also help clarity in communication as you share you meal with loved ones.

I also keep one on my bedside along with Amazonite and Rose Quartz (see below) to enhance their calming loving and healing energies.

Grab your Clear Quartz StoneHERE or amp up the focus with a Clear Quartz Point/Generator HERE

Black Tourmaline: This crystal is our master protector! Place near the front and back door of your home to protect you from negative energies and intruders.

Also great to have this stone in an area where you are channeling energy for rituals or ceremonies as it will protect you from any energies that wish to do you harm or be a little mischievous.

Grab your raw chunk of Black Tourmaline HERE or for more amplification pick up a Point/Generator HERE

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Citrine: The abundance attractor! This crystal is an essential and one of the first crystals i started using in specific places in my home.

In Feng Shui principles the Money Corner is the furthest left hand corner of the home or room from the front door. Placing a citrine in that corner can enhance you luck in money and prosperity. You can also use Pyrite instead if you choose.

I like to double up and keep a citrine in both the money corner of my house as well as the money corner of my studio.

Grab a raw piece of Citrine HERE

Rose Quartz: Let the love in! The amazing energy of this crystal is another one you can use in so many ways. Great for love both self love and romantic as well as healing, this crystal is the perfect bedside companion – particularly if you are having a hard time or suffering a loss.

In Feng Shui principles the Love Corner is the furthest right hand corner of the home or room from the front door. So keeping a Rose Quartz in that place can enhance the love energy within the space.

Grab a raw Rose Quartz HERE or the more concentrated energy of the Point/Generator HERE

Amazonite: This is one of the crystals i have been most drawn to ever. The cool tones just made me feel calm and like anything is possible. For this reason I wear my Amazonite Ring everyday and have it in several places in my home.

The bedside is the main place i keep this crystal as it helps that relaxing energy take over as i prepare myself for sleep. I also love keeping it in my mediation space as it helps me stay calm while I do my morning ritual of Meditation, Morning Pages and some Yoga.

Pick up your own piece of Amazonite HERE

Apatite and Fluorite: These two on their own have some amazing concentration powers, but together they really pack a punch! Both of these crystals are the perfect companion to your home office, study space or anywhere that you need to concentrate.

Fluorite is the master of focus and concentration while apatite can release blocks and help us move forward to get shit done!

Apatite Points/Generators HERE or Fluorite Palm Stones HERE

A great way to jump start your crystal collection is to grab our Crystals for the Home Pack that gives you 6 essential crystals for the home at a great price. For those who need the more focus and attention in their office area, check out our Crystals for the Office Pack

I would love to hear how you place your crystals in your home and which ones are your favourites! There are so many energies here that can be used in so many ways, so follow your intuition and let that guide you to what works for you as it has to me.

Love and light

xx Corinne

Colour and meaning: Stones of the ASC collection

It is said that the crystals or stones that you are drawn to are the ones that you need right now. Here at A Silver Circle we completely agree. So many times has Corinne been drawn to certain stones without knowing what they are or what to do with them. Sometimes they can stay in the studio for a while before their purpose is clear. The studio is also fun of crystal pieces scattered around bringing lots of good vibes into the studio.

So this blog post is a revamp of a previous post which delved into the meaning of the stones
within our collection. However so much has changed since then, with so many new pieces and energies so we are bringing it back new and improved! With references to their colour, spiritual connection, energy and styling suggestions we have brought lots of info so you can choose the next piece for you.

AMETHYST
The beautiful purple tones of Amethyst is a staple addition to our collection here at ASC. Corinne continues to be inspired by this gorgeous stone as seen in both the Islamic Stone Earrings and Pendant through to the Raw Amethyst Drop Earrings and Pendant. These statement pieces are great additions to your eclectic colourful wardrobe.

AMAZONITE

Calm and serenity is evoked in this stone. Mimicking the clear turquoise ocean, this stone reminds us to go with the flow, take a deep breath and release tension in our body. The Amazonite Ring has been a staple favourite in our collection since its arrival and we love to layer it with the Twisted Ring. Wear this colour in the Calm Earrings and Pendant to add a bright pop of colour to any outfit.

BLACK TOURMALINE
This stone has such a strong protective energy. As with most black coloured stones, the Black Tourmaline is great to block negative energy and protect you from any psychic attacks. This bold look in the Black Tourmaline Drop Earrings and Pendant is perfect for a night out on the town. The Protection Earring and Pendant are the perfect addition to your everyday pieces.

CITRINE
This stone is all about abundance! Used to channel success, joy, creativity, and self-confidence. Our Abundance Earrings and Abundance Pendant combine the Hamsa symbol with Citrine to channel all this positive energy. The gorgeous warm tones of yellow in this stone will pop when styled with some solid strong colours of Navy, Black and Brown for a bold look to go out and attract that Abundance!

LABRADORITE
Perhaps you are a fan of the enigmatic Labradorite stone? With the unique blue or green shine within this stone, we are constantly seeing different perspectives. This quality links so well to the way this stone symbolises transformation, and channel strength in order to persevere through hardships with self-belief and faith in the powers of the universe. We feature this stone in the Transformation earrings and Transformation pendant with the added symbol of the Scarab Beetle for the extra transformative energy.

RHODONITE
Rhodonite is considered the healing stone for relationships that encourages clear communication and union. Our Rhodonite Rings warm pink and brown-red tones make it an easy addition to your collection. Style this piece layered with the Moonstone Ring (below) and pair with your favourite outfit of neutrals.

MOONSTONE
Bring stability and serenity into your life through a moonstone! This soft coloured stone is translucent to milky white with bright blue iridescence. The Moonstone Ring is the perfect addition to your office attire or day to day wear as it enhances intuition, promotes inspiration, success and good fortune in love and business matters.

ROSE QUARTZ
Look pretty in pink with the rose quartz stone! It has quite a romantic meaning to it as well, symbolising unconditional love free from prejudice. The new Rose Quartz Drop Necklace and Earrings are a perfect addition to a beautiful flowing skirt and white top. Tap into your romantic side with this beautiful stone.

CALCITE
Blue calcite is a stone for healing and the stimulation of inspiration and clairvoyance, so it is perfect for those creative minds out there! It is featured in the Calcite Drop Earrings and Calcite Drop Necklace, so you can add a soft wash of colour to any look with these pieces! We think it would look extra special paired with a long patterned dress for that Bohemian feel.

RED AGATE
Featured in the Blue Lotus collection, Red Agate is often used to restore balance and harmony to the body, mind, and spirit. The lively red of this stone compliments the intensity of the blues in the Long Earrings and Pendant, making it a wearable statement piece styled with loose white blouse and dark washed jeans for that effortlessly chic look!

BLUE HOWLITE
The Blue Howlite will assist you in achieving all of your dreams. This is another stone featured in the Blue Lotus collection, in tandem with Red Agate and Lapis Lazuli. Featuring a bright milky blue, this stone great to reduce anxiety, tensions, stress and anger, it is gentle, soothing and calms the energy around you.

LAPIS LAZULI

Lapis Lazuli is a stone of protection that quickly releases stress, bringing deep peace. It brings harmony and deep inner self-knowledge, encourages self-awareness, allows self-expression and reveals inner truth. Featured in the Blue Lotus Short Drop Earrings, and the Lapis Lazuli Ring, bring this rich blues into your life. Feel your inner Egyptian goddess in these pieces as you embody this powerful energy.

TURQUOISE

Embrace you inner bohemian with the cool tones of Turquoise. Featured in the Islamic Stone Pendant and Earrings, the Turquoise stone brings luck and protection. Wear with a gorgeous navy jumpsuit for your next outing or weekend getaway.

What are your personal favourite semi-precious stones? Have you found that they help you with manifesting what you desire? We would love to hear about it! Share via our socials or via email asilvercircledesign@gmail.com

Inside the Jewellery Box

Hi Everyone! Corinne here writing directly to you in this blog post. As the owner, designer and maker here at A Silver Circle, one of the most frequent questions I get asked is, ‘You must have so much jewellery?!’ and the answer us always, ’no, not really’. As much as I love all of the pieces I make, I do not own all of them. So, today I am going to run you through what my jewellery collection looks like and how I go about selecting my jewellery for the day.

My jewellery collection is stored on a shelf surrounded by beautiful smelling body oil, cute travel ornaments which also double as earring stands and my go to hair accessories. I love having an inspiring little corner to find my favourite additions to any outfit.

My jewellery collection is made up of two types of jewellery pieces: Collection pieces and Samples/One of a Kind pieces. So they are separated into sections. Lets dive in!

COLLECTION PIECES

The below pieces are all from the current ASC collection.

RINGS

These are my constant companion. I rarely change them and don’t take them off so rings are the pieces that need to survive my lifestyle and go with everything i own.

Silver Hexagon Ring – I wear this ring on the ring finger on my right hand. It is the perfect one for this finger as it is a statement piece that is super light and easy to wear for all parts of my life. I once decided to switch it out but it made its return pretty quickly! It hasn’t left since then.

Circle Ring with Domes – This is the second one I have owned in this style. The first one was gifted to my beautiful friend Iris, as she was leaving to move back to her home town of Toronto, Canada. Easy to wear yet a statement piece, i move this one around a few fingers depending on mood.

Amazonite Ring – I have not taken off this ring since I first made it! I am actually still wearing the initial prototype for this piece and I absolutely love love love it! it is great to layer with my Twisted Ring and Hammered Ring, but can also work as a stand-alone piece. The calming energy of the stone is a great reminder to let things go, and an added bonus is that the colour compliments everything in my wardrobe!

PENDANTS

With pendants, i do swap them out, though i will usually have a staple piece for a few days that is shorter and then change it up with or without the addition of long chains.

Nava Deco Pendant – This piece was one that took me a long time to hone in on the design of. I had it floating around in my head and just couldn’t quite figure it out. Finally, it came into being and it has been a staple piece for me ever since. I adore the way it captures the light and has a nice movement to it. It is perfect framed when I wear my longer necklaces!

Islamic Stone Pendant – Simply put, I love this piece! I have a lot of shades of navy, turquoise, and purple in my wardrobe so the Turquoise stone always matches with my outfits. It also helps to soothe my ever-fidgeting hands to have something to play with as I rotate the stone around.

Ladder Pendant – This one is a bit of fun, and I wear it whenever I am feeling a little quirky! I love seeing people’s reactions when they realise what it is. It is so simple in its lines, yet still makes a statement with how much it pops against a solid colour top, such us with navy, teal, and maroon colours.

EARRINGS

Earrings are my go to piece to make an outfit. They can be the feature and these 3 are my go to pieces to make the outfit pop.

Maya Fan Earrings – This is from one of my more recent collections. Since its inception, I have been grabbing these as the ‘go with everything’ piece whenever I want an effortlessly stylish look. They are lightweight yet statement size and are great for day and night, so I don’t need to change when going to dinner from a day in the studio.

Islamic Stone Earrings – This is the only matching set I own. Personally, I have never been big on matching jewellery, but I adore this set with the Islamic Stone Pendant. I alternate between wearing them separately and together. This collection was created from my love to travel and architecture, and I am transported back to those places every time I wear them.

Geometric Earrings – I own the Hexagon shape of these, which match my ring from the same collection. I have had these for so so many years and they are still a go to favourite of mine. I love the sound they make! It is like having light, delicate wind chimes on my ears (not annoyingly so – trust me!). These are always a best seller and I am a big advocate as to why.

HAIR PIN

Small 2 Piece Hair Pin – I originally made the hair pins to tame my waist length locks and I didn’t realise how much I would love them at the time. I have this piece in both the Diamond and Teardrop shapes. This is a rarity for me to have more than one variation of an item. They are perfect for that half up, half down hairstyle when I want to get my hair out of my face.

HONOURABLE MENTIONS: I couldn’t put everything in, but I will mention a couple of other go to’s are the Teardrop Pendant with Figure (Reading Girl figure – she is me!), Blue Lotus Short Earrings, and the Textured Medium Ring (perfect in a ring stack).

SAMPLES AND ONE OF A KIND

Not many people realise what each collection piece goes through before they are put into production. I am always making samples or prototypes of my ideas once they have made it to the final design process. I will then wear each piece to test it for at least 2 weeks constantly to see if there are any practical issues.

Rose Quartz Heart Pendant – After having a particularly hard couple of weeks, I felt called to create a pendant with the Heart Chakra and healing in mind. When I got to the studio, I found this beautiful Rose Quartz (good for healing!) and the creation just flowed. This would usually take me a day or two to create and I finished it in 3 hours! It was truly meant to be.

African Blackwood Chain Earrings – I was gifted some rare pieces of African Blackwood from a friend and I knew I wanted to make something out of them, just like the above piece, it just flowed. These are a more statement piece that I love to wear with lots of colour. The chain movement is a lot of fun too.

Maya Oval Earring Sample – This just didn’t quite work for the collection, but as I do not own the collection version, this is a great go-to piece instead. The size and pattern were changed as the proportion wasn’t quite right for the collection. They are still super cute and go with everything.

Overall, it is so interesting how these pieces can become such a big part of our lives. I use my jewellery to express to the world who I am and what I love. Through colour and form, it is referring to where I have been and where I want to be.

I hope you all have enjoyed a little delve into my jewellery collection. I would love to hear your stories of how your ASC piece has become a part of your life. Share via our socials or via email asilvercircledesign@gmail.com.

xx Corinne

The Signs are clear!

Symbolism is something all around us, but how often do we look into the meaning of these symbols or the history of their origin. There have been so many ancient symbols retained and commonly used today. Symbols have power and it is this inspiration that was the driving force behind the Signs Collection.

Bringing the meaning and energy of symbolism combined with the power of semi precious stones, this collection is here to help guide and facilitate the wearer. From wanting to attract wealth, repel negative energy, be open to change or to ease a frantic mind, the 4 sets of pendants and earrings of the Signs Collection are here to help.

The outside shape of these pieces were inspired by the forms of door ways and arch ways. Passing through a door of a spiritual building is said to cleanse someone of the past and let them move towards a brighter future. I really liked this idea and how it not only drew from my love of Architecture but also embodied the overall theme of creating an energetic shift.

PROTECTION

This piece was the driving force of the collection. As someone who has had a hard time being around too many people all at once, I wanted a pendant that was easy to wear and layer that was going to repel all those negative energies and keep me grounded when out in the world. The Eye of Horus was the perfect companion symbol for it, as well as a Black Tourmaline stone.

Delve into the meaning behind each element to bring more Protection into your life.

Eye of Horus – Known also as the Wadjet, this magical symbol is believed to provide protection, health, and rejuvenation. Due to its powerful protective powers, the Eye of Horus was popularly used by the ancient Egyptians, both the living and the dead, as amulets. Even today, the Eye of Horus continues to be used as a symbol of protection.

Black Tourmaline – Black Tourmaline is a protective stone which repels and blocks negative energies and psychic attack. Black Tourmaline also aids in the removal of negative energies within a person or a space. Black Tourmaline will cleanse, purify, and transform dense energy into a lighter vibration.

To vibe with the Protection Earrings click here.
To get to know the Protection Pendant click here.

ABUNDANCE

As a small business owner, i have always been looking for ways to bring more abundance my way as income in this line of work can be so sporadic. So i wanted to bring that energy of the Citrine stone (which i always have in the money corner of my studio) to a piece you can carry with you. I found i was drawn to the Hamsa before i had any idea about its meaning. Once i read its history, i really resonated with it and found it was a great pair with Citrine to embody the energy of abundance.

Read a little more about each element to bring more abundance, wealth and happiness your way.

Hamsa – The Hamsa symbol also represents the hand of God, is believed to promote health, happiness, good luck and fortune. There is also the ancient belief that wearing a Hamsa symbol will intercept negative or evil energy. If negative or evil thoughts are projected at you, the Hamsa symbol will ward off the evil energy and protect you from negative energy or even harm.

Citrine – Citrine energises every level of life.. It cleanses the chakras and opens the intuition.  Citrine attracts wealth, prosperity and success.

Bring more wealth to your life with the Abundance Earrings and Pendant

CALM

This piece is one that was very familiar to me as I have been working with Amazonite stones for a little while now and love wearing its calming energy. I wanted to enhance this energy through its pairing with the Lotus Flower to really embody the feeling of being in a mindful or meditative state. With so many of us rushing from one thing to the next (myself included), it was essential to find that reminder of stillness and coming back to centre.

Lotus – The meaning of the lotus flower symbol is derived from the flower’s life cycle, where all humans are born into a world of suffering where they must learn to overcome difficult times so that they can become a better person and reach spiritual enlightenment. A common symbol used in yoga and meditation to represent calm of mind.

Amazonite – This stone is also referred to as a Stone of Truth and Stone of Courage, as well as creating a calming energy. Amazonite is empowering, facilitating self-discovery, self-awareness and the ability to embrace one’s own integrity and truths.

Bring more tranquility into your life with the Calm Earrings and Pendant

TRANSFORMATION

This piece was one that just fell into place. Something that most people can find quite scary. I being Scorpio embrace the changes that happen in our lives as a guide to a better place. Sometimes change is hard and we need to be reminded that from those dark places, there is light and there is so much to look forward to. This piece embodies that positive energy of transforming. Whether its your mindset or your situation, something big or small, these little releases can guide you to some amazing things.

Scarab Beetle – Egyptian religion the scarab was also a symbol of immortality, resurrection, transformation and protection much used in funerary art.

Labradorite – A stone of transformation, Labradorite is a useful companion through change, imparting strength and perseverance.  It balances and protects the aura, raises consciousness and grounds spiritual energies. 

Bring positive change into your life with the Transformation Earrings and Pendant.

I hope you all have been as inspired by symbols as i have in the exploration of this collection. We would love to hear from you! What are some of your favourite symbols and why. Reach out on our socails or via the comments box.

xx Corinne