Fae Gems & Baubles, Etsy: Elf Ear Cuffs, for Fairy Lovers, Cosplayers, and New Agers

I don’t like to flaunt my creations, (in fact, I write more about other people’s art in Artist Spotlights than my own) but for a dose of good measure- and to prove that I am actually a crafter- I present Fae Gems & Baubles Elven Ear Cuffs! I began my Etsy store back in June of this year, and I’ve been having a blast wire wrapping. I’m aiming to create new age friendly baubles that enhance the lives of those who receive them. I’ve been mulling over the idea of hosting weekly giveaways, or creating an in-store credit program; I don’t want to be inhibited in my spirit work because of monetary confinements.

I started crafting these ear cuffs as part of a fascination with the Fae Realm (and dressing the part!). Each elf/fairy ear cuff may be worn to invoke the properties of the gemstones they’re crafted with; my Aventurine cuffs are the most popular, as they invoke the presence of faries!

Each elven ear cuff is made with copper wire to augment the metaphysical properties of the stones featured in each piece. For calmness and solidarity of thought, take a peek at the
blue Howlite ear cuffs. For protection and a stone for grounding and clarty of thought Black Jasper is for you. Amethyst offers wearers divine spiritual guidance, and may be used to re-attune, or awaken latent psychic abilities.

I’ve recently graduated to creating male Elven ear cuffs (they’re made with thicker wire), so that guys can partake in the wonderment too! They’re available in Black Jasper, and a Red Agate combination; they’ve been getting favorites!

Fae Gems & Baubles takes custom requests for Fairy/Elven ear cuffs; you can change the color of the wires, the specific gemstones used, or request a totally different themed ear cuff (like dragon, or nymph!).

Fairy cuffs make the perfect addition to any New Age wardrobe, and fabulous gifts for friends! Recently I’ve sold a couple of pairs to eager cosplayers. The cuffs come in a pair, and may be ordered with additional pieces, such as matching pendants, hair pins, fairy rings, and bangles.

I made these especially with Lyla in mind!

What do you think of Fae Gem’s ear cuffs? Comment below! ^~^

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Cleansing & Purifying Gemstones with Earth, Air, Water, & Fire

If you’re an active gemstone fanatic like I am, you are continually collecting new crystals as they call out to you from the shelves. If you’re lucky, you may live in an area where you can find them in nature! If your gem bowl is overflowing with beautiful stones it’s easy to forget to cleanse all of them.

Gemstones do not perform optimally when they have absorbed conflicting energies from their environment; routine cleansing is necessary to keep your crystals ready to work with. Crystals that require cleansing have a tangible drowsiness to them. Each person experiences this phenomena in their own way, you may feel a certain kind of sensation in your hands when you hold it that feels heavy, or grimy (even if the stone is clean), the crystal may make you uncomfortable or antsy. Personally, when my stones need a cleansing they seem to almost call out to me for a metaphysical “bath” when I hold them; a spiritual connection is necessary to sense the needs of your gemstones. Treat them not as objects, but living beings with needs beholden to their own unique energies and personalities.

The most common way of recharging your gemstones is by smudging them with white (or dessert) sage. This method satisfies the elements of earth (the sage) and fire (the smoke, or act of smudging), but it is not the only method of cleansing crystals. Invoking the elementals in our everyday lives are important to actualize our spiritual connections in multiple facets of our physical realm, as opposed to having solidified spiritual commodity times– where the spiritual is estranged from the essence of our daily routine.

Cleansing with the Energies of Earth

Working with the earth elementals in stone cleansing could be argued to be the most organic of the four elements,considering crystals are formed within the Earth. Did you know that Citrine heralds the inane ability to purifying other stones? Simply lay your crystals on a Citrine cluster for a day, and most impurities will dissipate.

Cleansing with the element of Earth can be as simple as placing your crystals in a dish of salt overnight, or burying your stones and performing a cleansing ceremony with the gnomes.

Rosemary has the power to cleanse gemstones of impurities too.

Cleansing with the Energies of Air

The Sylphs are the air elementals, they control the winds of Earth and can be found frolicking in gentle breezes. To cleanse your gems with the power of Air expose yourself to the windy planes and ask for their blessing on a windy day. Invoking their presence inside of a sacred circle is another way of connecting with the element of air to cleanse your stones, by means of incense smoke, symbolic for the missing winds.

Cleansing with the Energies of Water

Purifying crystals with the water element may be the most diverse, and easily accessible, of all the cardinal corners. You can seek the Undines in any body of water, including your bathtub with the right invocation. I enjoy taking my gemstones to the sandy shores to swim with the spirits of the water and literary wash impurities away.

Cleansing with the Energies of Fire

Candle magick is an effective means of cleansing gemstones of collected energies. Passing stones through fire is a simple practice, yet be warned: you risk burning your fingers, as well as marring the stone if it is passed too slowly through the flames. Simply invoking the spirit of the Salamanders while candles burn can be an effective means of cleansing gemstones.

What methods are you most comfortable with when cleansing your gemstones? Comment below!

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Invoking your Inner Fairy: Dressing the Part, Pagan Garb

Connecting with the elementals of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water is the first step of many to actualizing divine and physical equilibrium. When we call the quarters to bless our circles we are consciously seeking their assistance; the absence of ritual work and spellcraft does not eliminate the touch of spirits from our waking lives. Learning to invoke your elemental familiars is a critical aspect in progressing in your spiritual journey.

Ritual garb (or raiment) is often an overlooked connection to the Fae

Rose Quartz & Amethyst Healing Pendant

Realm, and beyond. Wearing your favorite stones as pendants allows you to take their healing energies beyond the confines of a satchel. Dawning crystals is an effective means of revitalizing spirit energy in your everyday life.

Wear Rock Crystal to see the astral beings around you, or Amethyst for clarity of mind throughout your day. Moonstone filters electromagnetic smog and alleviates stress, helping its wearer t overcome difficult situations. Jasper can be worn as a talisman to stave off negative energy. Crystals and gemstones have their place well beyond that of the alter; the bones of Gaia are intricate muses waiting for us to tap into their latent potential in our everyday lives.

Aventurine Fairy Ear Cuff

Assimilating our physical realm to the spiritual can daunting as we tackle the Earth plane and the complications of balancing ethereal beings and energies. The key is to begin slowly. You can start by acknowledging the elementals as you begin to notice them throughout your day. When you feel a caressing breeze greet the Sylphs- give them a friendly blow back! Undines can be found in any body of water (and carried around in spirit as seashell baubles), or sudden rainfall. Recognize the Salamanders as bursts of unexplained warmth, or invite them to bask with you on your lunch break when you step outside. The Gnomes are ever-present in nature and houseplants. Leave them treats of crystals and shiny baubles in an offering dish to invite them to bless your indoor (and outdoor) gardens.

To invite benevolent elementals into your everyday life begin by wearing Fae Stones, like Aventurine, Amazonite, Rose Quartz, and Amethyst. Don’t stop at pendants, wear anything with crystal baubles, bangles, rings, hairpins, and gemstone elf ears!

Black Jasper Fairy Cuffs

What are your favorite garbs to wear to invoke elementals? Do you gravitate more towards specific crystals?

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The New Etsy Shop: The Budding Origins of Fae Gems and Wire Wrapping

As a purebred procrastinator, I thought it only natural to wait until I was ripping out my unruly, frazzled hair, using dwindling $.50 candle nubs as my only source of light, and smothering the sounds of my craft with a fortress of hotel pillows to finish the wedding gifts I would bequeath to my mother and her new groom.

Rewind to three weeks prior: I watched this stunning wire wrapping tutorial, whilst pondering memento-appropriate wedding gifts for my darling mother, Monica, and her high school love-lost and found again, Robert. I was bewitched by the beauty of Liz Kreate’s artistic ability.

As a studied New Age practitioner, my dwellings are glamoured and adorned with crystals, stones, and minerals; although my reverence for beautiful crystal jewelry was solidified while I worked at The Jeweled Castle during my teenage years, it never dawned on me that I could make beautiful wire wrapped jewelry.

It began as an upward struggle, mired by tangled wire (that was undoubtedly the wrong gauge), encroached upon by kittens voracious for the dangling wired mysteries, and the frustrated pining of a novice at her craft. After dozens of determined failures to capture the magnificence of Liz Kreate’s wire craftmanship, I took matters into my raw-fingered hands and created from the heart. (Well, I’ll be more honest and admit that this three minute video established the fundamental groundwork of my craft.)

I learned that wire wrapping is an espousal of the stone’s innate energies and the artists’ manifestation of ethereal vibrations. Working with the energy of crystals is an essential aspect of successful wire wrapping. Crafting ten pendants for the wedding was the first step in my search to make tangible, practical uses of my metaphysical knowledge.

From the encouragement of my family and friends, I seek to gift the world the joviality and energy that crystals give to me. If not for the cost of materials, I would elect to freely give them.

A very special thank you to Amy, who prompted me to open Fae Gems & Baubles, and bought my first Amber pendant (Hufflepuff inspired). What were your Etsy beginnings and the adventures leading up to your craft?

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