TOUCHSTONE™ Beads and Pendants
A Mockingbird Studio Exclusive
Drawing on the knowledge and lore of generations of wisewomen and herbalists, as well as over twenty years experience with polymer clay and other jewelry media, Juli McCarthy has developed an exclusive line of TOUCHSTONE jewelry.
TOUCHSTONE beads and pendants are made with organically-grown dried herbs and wild-gathered leaves, flowers, roots, seeds and barks, carefully selected and blended by hand into polymer clay where their beneficial spiritual properties are permanently captured. Colors and accenting materials are likewise chosen for their spiritual correspondence. The beads and pendants are made with intention – that is, the artist is intensely concentrating on the metaphysical purpose of each piece throughout its component creation and assembly processes.
TOUCHSTONE jewelry is suitable for both men and women, with simple yet bold designs that will complement almost any wardrobe. Each and every piece of TOUCHSTONE jewelry is individually handmade by the artist.
TOUCHSTONE pendants and necklaces are strung so that the clasp is situated for right-handed use by default. If you are left-handed, PLEASE specify when ordering and the clasp will be re-situated for ease of handling and to ensure that the pendant is worn “right side up.”
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE:
**************The Original TOUCHSTONE Pendants*************
Simple disc-shaped handmade TOUCHSTONE herbal pendants, approximately 1.25” in diameter, strung on 18” dark brown waxed cotton cord with assorted glass, metal and/or polymer clay accent beads. (Accent beads may vary.)
$21 each.
**************TOUCHSTONE Drop Pendants*******************
Hand-formed drop shaped pendants, approximately 1” tall,each accented with a corresponding gemstone chip bead. Strung on 18”silverplated chain.
$26 each.
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THE RECIPES
Remember that each TOUCHSTONE pendant is made by hand. Colors listed are to give a general idea, but individual pendants may vary. Gemstones listed are only included with TOUCHSTONE Drop Pendants.
Abundance
High John, Corn, Basil
Light green
Tree Agate
Balance
Basil, Comfrey, Mullein
Silver
Hematite
Blessings
Dill, Lavender, Rosemary
Pale lavender
Rose Quartz
Calm
Valerian, Cypress, St. John’s Wort
Maroon
Pink Lepidolite
Clairvoyance
Bay Laurel. Mace, Coriander
Pale green
Peridot
Clarity/Focus
Rosemary, Clove, Tulasi (Holy Basil)
Pale yellow
Clear Quartz
Communication
Fennel, Orris, Allspice
Indigo
Lapis Lazuli
Compassion
Tarragon, Thyme, Lemon Peel
Deep rose
Rhodochrosite
Confidence
Fennel, Thyme, Turmeric, Mullein
Teal
Labradorite
Courage
Mullein, Thyme, Yarrow
Orange-red
Red Agate
Creativity
Vervain, Honeysuckle
Blue-green
Aquamarine
Energy
Cinnamon, Fennel, Peppermint
Red
Carnelian
Fertility
Mustard Seed, Poppyseed, Rose Petals
Pale turquoise
Ruby Zoisite
Forgiveness
Rowan, Wormwood, Geranium
Blue
Rhodonite
Gainful Employment
Ginger, Cinnamon, Vetiver, Sage
Green
Calcite
Gentle Healing
St. John’s Wort, Thyme, Peppermint
Deep purple
Amethyst
Good Luck
Vervain, Anise, Oak Moss
Pale orange
Sardonyx
Grief Support
Cinquefoil, Violet Leaf, Comfrey
Black
Black Obsidian
Grounding
Cypress, Patchouli, Red Clover
Deep green/brown
Moss Agate
Harmony
Oregano, Rose, Bay Laurel
Pale blue
Larimar
Health Support
Burdock, Dandelion Root, Red Clover
Blue-green
Aragonite
Inspiration
Star Anise, Poppyseed, Saffron
Ivory
Charoite
Insight
Elecampane, Cypress, Yarrow
Silvery blue
Sodalite
Intuition
Willow, Honeysuckle, Solomon’s Seal
Deep gold
Amazonite
Manifestation
Lavender, Vervain, Dittany of Crete
Blue-violet
Lodolite
Memory
Eyebright, Rosemary, Caraway
Ochre
Pyrite
Mental Strength
Columbine, Mace, Celery Seed
Yellow-green
Leopardskin Agate
Motivation
Red Sandalwood, Stinging Nettle, Cayenne
Cool red
Red Aventurine
New Beginnings
Willow, Dittany of Crete, Mugwort
Orange
Citrine
Passion
Cardamom, Red Rose, Sesame
Pale rose
Garnet
Patience
Geranium, Valerian, Skullcap
Pearl grey
Chrysoprase
Powerful Healing
Angelica, Fennel, Rowan
Light purple
Fluorite
Prosperity
Comfrey, Allspice, Orange Peel
Green
Jade
Protection
Bay Laurel, Juniper, Oakmoss
Dark blue
Snowflake Obsidian
Purification
Alkanet, Turmeric, Lemon Verbena
Brown
Smoky Quartz
Reconciliation
Basil, Angelica, Valerian
Pale grey
Kunzite
Renewal
Peppermint, Thyme, Maple Leaf
Pale blue-violet
Kyanite
Restful Sleep
Thyme, Chamomile
Violet-blue
Prehnite
Serenity
Honeysuckle, Marjoram, Pennyroyal
Light teal
Turquoise
Spirituality
Dandelion Root, Tulasi (Holy Basil), Yarrow
Pale violet
Apatite
Stability
Comfrey, Tulasi (Holy Basil), Ground Ivy
Brown
Red Jasper
Success
Sweet Flag, Ginger, Allspice
Pale ochre
Sunstone
Sweet Dreams
Agrimony, Chamomile, Lavender, Rosemary
Dark blue
Purple Lepidolite
Tranquility
Lavender, Salvia, Magnolia
Pale blue
Blue Lace Agate
Transformation
Wormwood, Violet Leaf, Juniper
Orange
Magnesite
Vitality
Caraway, Mandrake, Fennel
Golden yellow
Tigereye
Willpower
Cypress, Rosemary, St. John’s Wort
Red & yellow
Rutilated Quartz
Wisdom
Bay Laurel, Sage, Rue, Solomon’s Seal
Black & gold
Moonstone
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Each pendant is shipped with an identifying tag and packaged in a small organza bag. Please include $3 per pendant for shipping. If you have any questions, please email juli@mockingbirdstudio.net . At the moment (October 14, 2013) I am running at approximately 10-12 days from ordering to shipping. Payment accepted: cash, personal check (with driver’s license number and phone number) or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express.) Order via email only right now: juli@mockingbirdstudio.net
PS: I hope to be able to offer Touchstone™ bracelets by the end of October!
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