The Third Eye…

What with having surgery on both eyes this past month, the concept of the Third Eye has been on my mind. I started making this pendant before the surgery and have just finished it. I’ve titled this pendant “Awareness and Clarity”. According to Wikipedia, ‘The Third Eye refers to the gate that leads to the inner realms and spaces of higher consciousness. In spirituality, the Third Eye often symbolizes a state of enlightenment.’ Although Indigo is the color that is associated with the Chakra Third Eye, I’ve chosen a faceted Lemon Quartz for the focal stone as it helps the mind find clarity and reduces distraction. Small Garnets sit above and below the Third Eye. Garnet is said to create energetic and emotional balance in the body. The ornately embellished sterling silver cross shape represents a compass symbolizing the directions one can choose to follow in life.