'Rings of Life' is so named because the spiral rings remind me of the life  growth rings you see in a cut tree trunk. To think of all the years each ring represents and the life that they was lived, connects with me on a deeper level. We need to think on these things, learn from what was before and come out stronger on the other side.  This large piece of Malachite is stunning, set in silver with a bail textured to match the stones pattern, this will not disappoint! It hangs on a 24" silver adjustable chain.

I like to think that the use of real stones have a way of connecting with the body (and they do) and that they offer benefits. This is why I call my jewelry, wellness jewelry.

Malachite, with its beautiful, rich green color, leaves no doubt of its importance as a jewel. Its opaque strength and power demands respect, mesmerizing the viewer. Yet the movement, flow and energy in its lines, circles and designs soothe and welcome. It is spiritually inviting.

Malachite personifies the deep healing green of nature and represents the innate beauty of flowers, trees, roots and plants. It manifests a deep Devic green which rules the material plane. It is a Stone of Transformation, assisting one in changing situations and providing for spiritual growth.

Malachite is an important protection stone. Malachite absorbs negative energies and pollutants, picking them up from the atmosphere and from the body. Guards against radiation and clears electromagnetic pollution. Malachite clears and activates the chakras and attunes to spiritual guidance. It opens the heart to unconditional love. Encourages risk-taking and change, breaks unwanted ties and outworn patterns, and teaches how to take responsibility for one’s actions, thoughts and feelings. Malachite releases inhibitions and develops empathy with others. It alleviates mental disturbances and combats dyslexia. Enables you to absorb and process information. Releases negative experiences and old traumas and supposed to stimulate dreams.

Malachite balances mood swings and heals cramps. It facilitates labor, alleviates menstrual disorders such as PMS and period pains, as well as menopause.t is also said to boost the immune and nervous systems. Malachite lowers blood pressure, treats asthma, arthritis, epilepsy, fractures, swollen joints, growths, travel sickness, vertigo, tumors, the optic nerve, pancreas, spleen and the parathyroid. It pinpoints tumors, realigning and repairing the DNA and cellular structure that causes cancers. It can be used on all forms of cancer and enhances and stimulates the immune system. Malachite stimulates the liver to release toxins.

Silver  is another of the healing metals that is most useful. Silver has excellent antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. Throughout history, silver has been used in medicine to cure infections and help heal wounds. This makes it a prime choice for body jewelry.

 Recognized, International Jewelry Designer, Christine Keller, has decided to offer to her public the chance to own an artist signed piece of original Art jewelry, straight from her bench. These pieces are developing a following and each is unique and a statement piece. They will add to any outfit and make you the envy of your friends.