Obsidian 'Lagrimas' Necklace

Based in: México

Each Tita Lopez piece carries a distinct voice, deeply rooted in her Mexican heritage. Handcrafted with care, all materials are meticulously sourced from México and skillfully worked by master artisans. Hours of dedicated craftsmanship shape every design into the exquisite form you see showcased. This jewelry is not mass-produced; each piece belongs to a limited-edition series, embodying an intimate bond with tradition, ritual, and magic. Every piece is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship, imbued with the unique touch of the human hand, ensuring its status as a one-of-a-kind treasure. Wear this necklace to tap into its unique energy and let it support you on your spiritual journey. Which one calls out to you? 

Details

• Material:  Obsidian
• Dimensions: 
  • Style 1: 1.25" in. x 1.5" in.
  • Style 2: 1.75" in. x 2" in.
• Chain Length: 
  • Style 1: 20" in
  • Style 2: 20" in.
• Specification: Hand-carved quartz in the shape of a heart with a gold-plated chain
• The wearer is able to easily change out the ribbon for a gold chain, a different ribbon, or anything else. This allows for versatility when wearing this piece. It can be worn as a choker, layered, or add length and wear it in an opera style. The opportunities are endless! 
• Care Instructions: Do not wet or wear when you are showering. This item should be kept in a dry space when not wearing.  It is recommended that you recharge your quartz every 28 days in water, salt, under a full moon, or in the earth. 

Quartz Use & Care

These are general beliefs associated with obsidian in metaphysical and alternative healing communities. Individual experiences and interpretations may vary.

• Protection: Obsidian is a powerful protective stone, shielding the wearer from negative energies, psychic attacks, and environmental pollutants. It creates a barrier of spiritual strength and resilience, promoting a sense of safety and security.
• Grounding: This grounding stone helps anchor the soul to the physical plane, making it ideal for meditation, spiritual exploration, and inner journeying. It helps in staying rooted and centered amidst life's challenges and uncertainties.
• Cleansing: Obsidian is known for its ability to cleanse and purify the aura, removing energetic blockages and attachments. It facilitates emotional release and spiritual detoxification, promoting inner healing and transformation.
• Transformation: Obsidian is a stone of transformation and rebirth, assisting in shedding old layers of the self and embracing new beginnings. It encourages personal growth, empowerment, and evolution, facilitating the release of limiting beliefs and habits.
• Spiritual Protection: Obsidian forms a protective shield around the aura, deflecting negative energies and psychic attacks. It creates a barrier of light that repels negativity and fosters spiritual strength and resilience.
• Insight and Intuition: Obsidian enhances psychic abilities and intuition, allowing for deeper insights and understanding. It helps in accessing the subconscious mind, uncovering hidden truths, and gaining clarity on one's path and purpose.
• Shadow Work: Obsidian is often used in shadow work and inner healing, assisting in confronting and integrating repressed emotions, traumas, and aspects of the self. It facilitates deep emotional release and transformation, promoting healing and wholeness.

Overall, obsidian is a potent and versatile stone that offers protection, grounding, and spiritual insight for those on the path of self-discovery and transformation. It is recommended that you recharge your quartz every 28 days in water, salt, under a full moon, or in the earth.

Artist Technique

The journey of these exquisite pieces begins with the discovery of raw quartz, meticulously sourced by skilled miners from the regions of Queretaro, Guanajuato, Sonora, and Veracruz. This raw quartz is then entrusted to the seasoned craftsmanship of Don Crecencio, a revered lapidarist with over four decades of experience. Collaborating with Tita for a decade, his expertise and profound understanding of quartz have been passed down to his nephews, who work alongside him.

The transformation of raw quartz into unique shapes is a laborious process requiring immense skill and patience. Once the quartz achieves its desired form, it is carefully handed over to Tita Lopez, the mastermind behind these captivating designs. Infusing each piece with intricate beading, Tita adds the final flourish, whether it be a heart or a skull motif.

For this collection, an additional skilled artisan uses a traditional method that has been passed down for generations: martillado. This technique requires the artisan to use hammers of different shapes, sizes, and weights, depending on the alloy, the object's size, or the work phase. In addition, stone chisels are used to outline and adorn the object's final shape. This creates the gold flame that will be added to the quartz heart.

After undergoing Tita's meticulous work, each piece is lovingly cleansed and prepared for delivery. This journey is imbued with reverence, love, and an abundance of knowledge and skill.