Cross This: the historic and fashionable meaning behind this symbol.

 Turchin sterling silver and black
 Diamond Cross pendant

The basic shape of a cross, has since prehistoric times…wow ..woof that’s a long time ago…
been used in almost every culture throughout the world and all similar shapes of the cross

Turchin Serpent and Cross
 Collection Necklace

symbol has super different meanings.
The cross symbolized health, fertility, life, immortality, the union of heaven and earth, spirit and
matter, the sun, the stars...woof I love the stars!!!

The Cross has also represented the human form, (what about dogs???)
with its four points it has been used as the four directions: north, south, east, and west;
the 4 seasons; the four elements; the four winds...woof… woof I never knew this!

Ozzy Ozbourne in a Cross

Fast forward to modern times and the Cross has become not just a religious or historic symbol
But a very fashionable one!!! Woof Woof…gotta love that!

With Hugs and Kisses
Ringo

In the 1980’s pop icon Madonna
 made wearing crosses very fashionable

Artisan's old school and still cool

silver gemstone rings

Just how old school is the word artisan well I did some research and during the middle ages artisan's were individual's who'd perfected basically..woof, woof.. mastered a skill....  they were known for their keen attention to detail, creative thinking and ability to work with their hands, an artisan was a  skilled manual worker, they were divided into two groups those who owned their own business called masters and those who didn't, the owners enjoyed a higher social status in their communities..hmmm woof...I think I could get used to being the master for a change!!!

The masters of Turchin love and light jewelry

These creators spend countless hours and energy in honing their skills to produce breathtaking crafted pieces.

Diamond in the Ruff (Ringo's Return)

Hello, hello! -- Ringo here. So sorry to keep all my awesome readers waiting for my return. I went on a spiritual retreat to find my inner animal, and guess what: I'm a dog, inside and out! woof woof! I'd like to thank my assistant on getting the blog up and running, so lets get back to the business and talk diamonds... I hear they're a girl's best friend, which is cool cause dogs are man's best friend.

Everyone knows quite a lot of information on diamonds... Did you know that diamonds represent faithfulness, love, purity, innocence, and relationships filled with love? Looking for a way to get out of the dog house?? Get your favorite human a big shiny diamond! Besides being the hardest mineral of all, diamonds are able to reflect light in a manner that no other jewel can. They have the ability to reach deep into us and open more spiritual doors than any other stone. Do you dare to dream your own destiny? Diamonds are here to help you accomplish that.:)

22k triple rock ring
with 1.5 carats of white diamond

Gold and diamond embellished
hand woven Artesian design

The Most POWERFUL Stone in the UNIVERSE

All hail the KING of gemstones 

Rubies are said to bring about peace and can help ward off bad dreams, when placed under your pillow. They may be worn in jewelry, but never close to the solar plexus, as the Ruby can bring feelings of anxiety or worry. Worn the right places can be very beneficial, like wearing a ruby ring on your left hand for protection.

solar plexus 

Given as a gift, the ruby is a symbol of friendship and love. It is also the symbol of vitality and royalty. Rubies are known to aid the flow of blood and circulation. Feeling sick? Did you know rubies can actually cleanse and remove infections or germs in the blood? How great is that?!

 ruby encrusted serpent
22k gold plated silver and encrusted with red rubies

From Our Hands to Yours

 

 Here at Turchin love and light we believe that love is the answer. Our desire to promote global awareness, peace, love, and compassion is not only seen through our designs, but also through the way we live our lives. Along with our talented group of creative artists, we hand craft, design, and cast each piece with our philosophies. our jewelry are always hand assembled right here in the store, we also receive unique hand carved pieces from Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Africa, and India , now join me on this one of a kind fashion journey.....