Mixed Stone Crab Armband

Unknown to many crabs have great symbolism, for some it’s prosperity and abundance while for others it’s rebirth & renewal.

This gorgeous armband uses a gorgeous combination of paua shell, black coral, black jade & red garnet to form an exceptional crab motif in a bohemian style. 

One of the world's oldest jewelry gemstones, garnets are said to attract both wealth and love.

The January birthstone, strengthens the root chakra, aiding with emotional grounding and contentness.

Black Jade has been used as a healing stone for over two thousand years. First used by the emperors of ancient china this stone, with its mysterious, almost metallic black-green hue is said to bring balance and honor Avalokiteśvara or Kuan Yin, one of the most important figures in Hinduism & Buddhism.

Paua or abalone is a family of molluscs that live in almost every ocean on earth. While there are many types, a small handful are prized for food, pearls or as in our case their wonderfully iridescent shells. Abalone has suffered globally from overfishing, poaching and pollution. We source our shells from traditional fishing communities who work to preserve Indonesia’s marine biodiversity for future generations. 

Corals have been used all over the world in jewelry making for centuries for over 4,000 years. Indonesia's red and black corals have long been some of the most prized. Often said to offer protection against evil, these wonderful stones are, however, in crisis. Decades of illegal and excess harvesting along with climate change have damaged most of the world's coral reefs. We only use corals sourced from traditional fishing communities who work to preserve Indonesia’s marine biodiversity for future generations. 

Specifications:

Product ID: B5118.6.6.8

Materials: 

• Red Garnet (India)

• Black Coral (Indonesia)

• Paua Shell (Indonesia)

• Black Jade (China)

• 925 Sterling Silver

Size: 

Band Width: 54mm

Interior Measurements: 66x64mm

Weight: 75gm