This piece features an old Tibetan snuff bottle Lapis Lazuli beads and Carnelian.

When I first found these exquisite bottles I imagined them being used as portals for intention setting, as they are not actually practical for actual perfume, unless you soaked a bit of paper in your favourite scent and then placed that inside, yes that would work quite nicely as well, I think.

Either way an amulet is something that has been imbued with our specific intentions so you can place whatever you like inside and wear your intentions with you, which I think is a little bit of magic!

The beads I used are:

Lapis Lazuli has an ancient history linked back to ancient Egypt where it was sought after and prized by royalty because of its deep rich blue colour veined with gold.

It has been ground down and used as paint from some of the worlds most famous painters as well as buddhist monks who favour it for its spiritual connections to the higher self.

As a stone of truth, Lapis encourages honesty of the spirit, and in the spoken and written word. Wear it for all forms of deep communication. It is also a stone of friendship and brings harmony to relationships.

Lapis Lazuli healing properties can help with physical, emotional, and spiritual balance and issues. It has healing powers to help with physical ailments and emotional issues. It is also used in Energy Healing and Chakra balancing. Lapis Lazuli crystal therapies are primarily associated with physical ailments of the throat, revealing truth, and balancing the Throat Chakra so that we can better speak out truth.

Carnelian is a fire element stone linked with passions and the root chakra, as well as feminine energies and fertility.

Ancient Egyptians named Carnelian the “Sunset Stone” because they believed it caught and reflected the heat of the sun and channeled it into the wearer. Carnelian is still considered a symbol of life in modern cultures. It is also used for protection, wealth and wisdom.

Carnelian is a wonderful stone for self-esteem. It helps the wearer to develop and maintain a healthy self-image. This stone is also an excellent aid to help those who are seeking to rebuild their self-esteem after a setback.

Carnelian is also a powerful aiding stone for healing. It is believed to stimulate the body’s own healing ability, helping the body to restore itself to a more balanced state. Carnelian is also said to be beneficial for healing ailments of the skin, blood, liver, spleen and lungs.