Sometimes we wander...and sometimes we wonder, "What's the key to life?"

This necklace was built to symbolize some of the things that are key to a happy and healthy life.

it starts with a necklace of smooth Black Onyx beads hand wrapped on copper wire and given a patina to bring out a warm copper glow. Black Onyx is said to encourage balance in our physical and spiritual bodies. Something we all need a little help with now and then.

Hanging from the necklace is a collection of charms hanging from a variety of chain. Front and center is a vintage styled key stamped with the word LIFE. That's what it's all about, isn't it?

A stunning Labradorite briolette hangs in the mix with it's gentle reminder of clear thinking and looking below the surface to see the true meaning that lies beneath.

A small, smooth Citrine round reminds you to live in the moment and encourages a bright, sunny energy to lift your spirits in the darkest of times. Citrine is also one of the few stones that is said to never retain negative energy!

A beautiful deep red faceted Garnet, said to help focus on the true meaning and purpose of your life with a gentle balancing energy.

Finally, my favorite stone on this piece, a tiny natural double terminated Quartz bead. Quartz is said to help harmonize the body's energy and emotions in times of stress. A calming little reminder that things will keep moving, and life does indeed go on.

Also in the mix are two brass charms, one is a feather, reminding you to lift your spirits and your self to fly above the fray. The other charm is a copper plated filigree round to symbolize the moving wheel of the year and the cyclical nature of life. After all, what comes around goes around!

The necklace measures 18.75" and closes with a hand wrapped hook that can be closed anywhere on the chain. The pendant cluster hangs an additional 4.5" below that.