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~Aeternus-Spero
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Revelation 21: 19-20
"The foundations of the city wall were decorated with all kinds of gems: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald, the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst."

I won't bore you with the little details about which stone is which and all that unless you're interested in jewelry-making or gemstones, because it really is nit-picky when you get down to it! I'll only say that it required a lot and a LOT of research on my part, particularly when comparing it to the Levites' breastplate in the Old Testament (also known as the hoshen), as the stones used are quite similar. I made some historical and financial choices as well (considering that jacinth is really red zircon which is VERY expensive, such that they don't waste it on beads), which I just call artistic license.

The first style consists of gemstone chips, and the second one is made with gemstone and sterling silver beads. Both are strung on flexible beading wire, but the bead one has a nicer clasp, in my opinion.

So why am I posting them together? I think the second style really perfects the idea so far. The silver beads really help, and I was able to acquire these beads from multiple sources, rather than what the Michael's in Colorado had. The second style is more expensive, but it's for a good cause--I'll be auctioning them off to benefit the missions trip that my church's youth will be going on this summer.
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