The nasturtium is a summer flower indigenous to Peru. In the sixteenth century Spanish conquistadors brought the flower to Spain where it gradually spread throughout Europe. The nasturtium has been used for centuries as a cleanser for the body and is thought to clean away all forms of ill. The nasturtium is symbolic of life and vitality, which can be seen in its vibrant shades of red and orange to its heart shaped green leaves. The individual who wears the nasturtium gives the world a much needed burst of color and energy to fill up the summer air. The nasturtium is made with several shades of Mexican Fire Opal, zavarite, and gold. The vibrant reds and oranges of the Mexican opal are believed to provide the wearer with energy, determination, stimulation, intensity and motivation. The white and clear Mexican Opal, which is called Hyalite, provides the wearer with clarity. The combination of the two elements of opal, give the individual a sense of focused energy rather than chaotic energy. Zavorite is more commonly known as green garnet and is mined in one portion of the world, Tanzania. The brilliant green of zavorite is unmatched by even the emerald in its intensity and is has been considered extremely rare due to it small number of natural deposits. Zavorite is thought to be akin to all things magical and is the stone of the little people (fairies and elves). Gold is the great strengthener of the heart. To wear the nasturtium is to cleanse away the old and jump into life with focused energy, vibrant determination and a touch of magic.

The Box

The box is adorned with Mexican opals, peridot, green apatite and 14k gold- filled leaves that are sewn on raw silk. The interior of the box is lined with hand made paper and a raw silk cushion. The bright colors and vibrant stones of the box make it a welcomed colorful addition to a living room area that is open to sunlight.