Macrame Necklace: Turquoise Stone in a Jacaranda Web

A gorgeous turquoise stone, trapped inside a web embedded in a jacaranda shell.
The jacaranda shell is the seed pod of a beautiful tree native to tropical regions, and very abundant in my home town. The green seed pods, resembling wooden turtle shells cover the trees, just hanging out. When the shell dries, it falls to the ground, and eventually the sun opens them up to release the seeds.
It is an amazing natural piece, excellent for eco-friendly projects. The jacaranda shell is found in different sizes and slightly varied shapes. Additionally, the leaves and the flowers of the Jacaranda tree are used for medicinal purposes.
I got this turquoise stone, originally from the Four Corners (US) at a fair in Texas, where I was very impressed by the crafts and jewelry of the native American Indians.
Inspired by the Indian dream catcher, I created this spider web over the shell, which hold the light turquoise in it’s heart. The macrame necklace combines light blue and cream colors. To close the necklace insert the acai seeds into the opening. It can be washed with gentle soap and a soft brush.

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