Description Associated with time, cycles, and longevity. As it was once a living substance, it’s related to spirit. They cast out devils, guarded against the evil eye, brought luck in love, and made its owner stronger and cleverer. Warm to the touch and containing the very essence of life itself. Thought to “pull” diseases from the body and “attract” good luck. Often harvested from the sea, it has associations with fertility, life, and catharsis. Wild Rose and Rose Hips draw love, self love, aid in protection. They divert the evil eye, and bring a sense of well being. Alleged to bring good luck, call in good spirits, and widely used in Ukrainian folk medicine. They play an important role in folk songs as symbols of love and beauty. This piece will radiate the wearer with loving, and calming energies. Strung like a Ukrainian korali necklace; one of the oldest forms of ornaments in Ukraine. They have many names (monysto, busy, korali) testifying to their long history and important role in Ukrainian culture. Not only adornments they carry deep symbolic significance. Generally protective or informative, one could tell how wealthy a family was as since six strings of coral beads could cost as much as a pair of oxen. The Wild Rose Hip Blood Drops is comprised of beautiful dark red Baltic Amber connected together by a carved amber toggle clasp.
