{"title":"Hand-Knotted Gemstone Necklaces","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.aluk-col-nk-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(200px,1fr));gap:16px;margin:20px 0 28px 0}.aluk-col-nk-card{text-decoration:none;color:inherit;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:#faf9f7;border:1px solid #e8e4dc;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease}.aluk-col-nk-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(26,26,26,.08)}.aluk-col-nk-card img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;display:block}.aluk-col-nk-body{padding:14px 16px 16px 16px}.aluk-col-nk-title{font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;margin-bottom:4px}.aluk-col-nk-length{font-size:11px;color:#8a6d3b;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:4px}.aluk-col-nk-desc{font-size:13px;line-height:1.55;color:#6b6b6b;margin:0}.aluk-col-nk-faq{background:#faf9f7;border-radius:8px;padding:6px 20px;margin:22px 0}.aluk-col-nk-faq details{padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc}.aluk-col-nk-faq details:last-child{border-bottom:none}.aluk-col-nk-faq summary{font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif;font-size:15px;cursor:pointer;color:#1a1a1a;list-style:none;position:relative;padding-right:24px}.aluk-col-nk-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.aluk-col-nk-faq summary::after{content:'+';position:absolute;right:0;top:0;font-size:18px;color:#8a6d3b}.aluk-col-nk-faq details[open] summary::after{content:'−'}.aluk-col-nk-faq details p{margin:10px 0 4px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.65;color:#4a4a4a}@media (max-width:640px){.aluk-col-nk-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:12px}.aluk-col-nk-title{font-size:14px}.aluk-col-nk-desc{font-size:12px}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore hand-knotted gemstone necklaces made one at a time in the à la luck studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf8f2; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 18px; margin:18px 0; font-size:14px; line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#8a6d3b; font-size:12px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.5px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA hand-knotted gemstone necklace uses cord that is tied and worked by hand as part of the structure, rather than relying on a pre-made chain or an unknotted strand. Each finished design in this collection is an edition of one. Construction varies: The Pilgrim #42, for example, is continuously strung rather than knotted between each bead. Its product page shows the exact piece you will receive—no sample photography—and names the stones, cord, closure, fit, care, and repair route.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection includes close-fitting necklaces, convertible wraps, longer statement pieces, and 108 malas. Compare the measurements on the individual listing with a necklace you already wear comfortably; the same listed length can sit differently depending on bead size, focal size, closure, and cord structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a fuller comparison of length, focal size, texture, cord, and closure, use the \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/journal\/what-crystal-necklace-should-i-get\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ecrystal necklace selection guide\u003c\/a\u003e before choosing a piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-weight:normal; margin:28px 0 6px 0;\"\u003eBrowse by Form and Material\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#4a4a4a;\"\u003eUse a material or form to narrow the collection; the individual product page controls exact fit and construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-nk-grid\"\u003e\n  \u003ca class=\"aluk-col-nk-card\" href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/collections\/lapis-lazuli-jewelry\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1024\/9355\/collections\/lapis-lazuli-collection-thumbnail.webp\" alt=\"Lapis Lazuli and blue stone necklaces\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-nk-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-nk-length\"\u003eBlue stone\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-nk-title\"\u003eLapis and Related Materials\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"aluk-col-nk-desc\"\u003eCompare the named stone, surface, focal size, cord, and finished fit on the exact listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca class=\"aluk-col-nk-card\" href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/collections\/protection-amulet\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1024\/9355\/collections\/protection-warding-collection-thumbnail.webp\" alt=\"Black Tourmaline, Turquoise and symbolic necklaces\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-nk-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-nk-length\"\u003eDark \/ Symbolic\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-nk-title\"\u003eBlack Tourmaline and Motifs\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"aluk-col-nk-desc\"\u003eReview the documented material and symbol context, then check closure, skin contact, and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca class=\"aluk-col-nk-card\" href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/collections\/buddhist-jewelry\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1024\/9355\/collections\/buddhist-collection-thumbnail.webp\" alt=\"108 mala bead necklaces\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-nk-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-nk-length\"\u003eLong \/ Mala\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-nk-title\"\u003e108 Mala Beads\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"aluk-col-nk-desc\"\u003eCompare bead count, bead size, stringing or knot spacing, loop circumference, and whether the strand is intended for counting, wearing, or both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca class=\"aluk-col-nk-card\" href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/collections\/himalayan-relics-quartz\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1024\/9355\/collections\/Himalayan-relics-collection-thumbnail.webp\" alt=\"Himalayan Quartz and trade bead necklaces\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-nk-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-nk-length\"\u003eStatement \/ Mixed Material\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-nk-title\"\u003eQuartz and Trade Beads\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"aluk-col-nk-desc\"\u003eLook for worn-scale images, finished length, focal size, and closure before choosing a more physically present necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-weight:normal; margin:32px 0 8px 0;\"\u003eHand-Knotted Necklaces — Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aluk-col-nk-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhich necklace length should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMeasure a necklace you already like from end to end, then compare its sitting point with the fit stated on the product page. For fixed-fit pieces, use the maximum wearable neck circumference rather than assuming the listed number is an adjustable chain length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I layer hand-knotted necklaces?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, when the lengths, closures, and focal stones have enough separation to move without rubbing or tangling. Start with two pieces at different sitting points and check whether the cords or closures catch before adding another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow is a 108 mala different from a regular necklace?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA 108 mala uses 108 counting beads plus a guru bead for repetition or prayer practice. A necklace may use any bead count and is designed primarily around fit and wear. Some malas can also be worn as necklaces; check the individual listing for loop circumference, bead size, construction, materials, and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan the length be adjusted before shipping?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDo not assume that every edition-of-one piece can be resized. Some closures and bead layouts are fixed as photographed, while other cord lengths may allow an adjustment. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@alaluck.com\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003ehello@alaluck.com\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering and wait for confirmation for the exact piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf8f2; padding:16px 22px; border-radius:6px; margin:24px 0 10px 0; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContinue exploring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n✦ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/blogs\/journal\/what-crystal-necklace-should-i-get\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eChoose by length, focal size, texture, and closure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n✦ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/blogs\/journal\/how-to-care-cleanse-talisman-crystal-jewelry\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eReview material and cord care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n✦ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/pages\/shipping\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/pages\/return-exchange\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eReturns, defects, and repairs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"the-nomad-05-african-trade-bead-wrap-bracelet-choker","title":"The Nomad #05 | African Trade Bead Wrap Bracelet \u0026 Choker","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .alk-faq summary { list-style: none; outline: none; }\n  .alk-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n  .alk-faq summary::marker { display: none; }\n  .alk-faq .alk-faq-toggle::before { content: '+'; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle::before { content: '?'; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-q { color: #8a6d3b; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle { color: #8a6d3b; }\n  .alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-q { color: #8a6d3b; }\n  .alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-toggle { color: #8a6d3b; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAnchor into a steadier line of human resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nomad #05 is a convertible African trade bead piece - wear it as a single-strand choker, or double-wrapped as a stacked wrist talisman over genuine leather. Engineered for somatic fortitude: ground scattered modern restlessness into a deep historical baseline, and carry a portable shield through chaotic transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"alk-faq\" style=\"margin: 48px 0 24px 0;\"\u003e\r\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 1px solid #1a1a1a; padding-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e01 | Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eWho is The Nomad #05 made for?\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\r\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eBuilt for wearers who travel often, work across cultures, or feel unmoored by modern pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003ePeople who need an ancestral anchor that stays portable. I knot these for the wearer who moves through many worlds in a week - translators, founders, frequent travelers, those between homes. The convertible form gives you two registers: choker for clarity at the throat, double-wrap for grounded presence at the wrist. Authentic trade beads carry the residue of every hand they have passed through, which is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\r\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e02 | Activation\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eHow do I wear and activate The Nomad #05?\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\r\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eWear as a single-strand choker for clarity, or double-wrap at the wrist for grounding. Hold the trade bead between both palms for 60 seconds with steady breath - that is the first attunement.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eThe first time you wear it, sit quietly and cup the focal trade bead between both palms for one minute, breathing slow through the nose. That is how it learns your field. After that, choose the form your day asks for: choker before meetings, double-wrap during travel days. If it ever feels heavy, set it on a windowsill overnight under moonlight to reset.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\r\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e03 | Energy\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eWhat do African trade beads do energetically?\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\r\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eAfrican trade beads carry over a century of human passage - handled across continents during the trans-Saharan and West African trade routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eIn bead traditions, they are held as conduits for ancestral resonance and somatic grounding. Authentic trade beads are not new glass - they are vintage Venetian and Bohemian pieces that traveled through West African markets from the 1800s onward, used as currency and adornment. Practitioners hold them as carriers of layered human energy, which is why they are often used in grounding work. Strung on genuine leather, the combination roots scattered modern restlessness into a deeper historical baseline.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\r\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e04 | Sourcing\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eAre these real African trade beads? Where do they come from?\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\r\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eEvery bead is honest-labeled - authentic vintage trade beads sourced through dealers who collect from West African markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eNever machine-aged reproductions. I source these through dealers who buy directly from West African market collectors - the beads originated in Venice and Bohemia, then traveled through Mali, Ghana, and Mauritania during the 19th and 20th century trade routes. The leather core is genuine full-grain. If a bead cannot be verified as period-authentic, I do not use it. I would rather tell you what a bead actually is than market it under a prettier name.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-top:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:18px 22px; margin:28px 0 32px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA Note on Tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:13px; line-height:1.7; color:#666; margin:0;\"\u003eCrystal and talisman traditions are honored here as symbolic, tradition-based ritual language. Spiritual or energetic references describe cultural meaning and personal intention only; they do not guarantee any outcome and are not medical advice. a la luck pieces are hand-knotted decorative talismans for adult collectors and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n  \"mainEntity\": [\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"Who is The Nomad #05 made for?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"Built for wearers who travel often, work across cultures, or feel unmoored by modern pace. People who need an ancestral anchor that stays portable. I knot these for the wearer who moves through many worlds in a week - translators, founders, frequent travelers, those between homes. 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Engineered as a master amplifier: cut through digital overwhelm, pull anxious thoughts back into the body, and magnify whatever intention you set with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"alk-faq\" style=\"margin: 48px 0 24px 0;\"\u003e\r\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 1px solid #1a1a1a; padding-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e01 | Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eWho is The Primal #11 made for?\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\r\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eBuilt for wearers who set deliberate intentions - meditators, manifestors, and creators who want a programmable amplifier they can carry through digital-saturated days.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eI knot these for people who set intentions on purpose - morning practitioners, manifestation workers, founders building from a clear inner signal. The convertible wrap gives you two ways to keep the quartz close: at the collarbone when you need clarity to speak, doubled at the wrist when you need grounded presence in the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\r\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e02 | Activation\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eHow do I wear and activate The Primal #11?\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\r\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eWear short at the collarbone for clarity, or double-wrap at the wrist for grounding. Cup the largest quartz point in your palm for 60 seconds, naming a single intention - that is the first attunement.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eQuartz is programmable, so the first attunement matters. Sit quietly, cup the largest raw quartz point in your dominant palm for one minute, breathe slow through the nose, and silently name the single intention you want it to amplify. After that, choose the form your day asks for: collarbone for speaking days, wrist-wrap for body-led days. If it ever feels heavy, set it on a windowsill overnight under moonlight to reset.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\r\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e03 | Energy\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eWhat does raw Himalayan quartz do energetically?\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\r\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eRaw Himalayan quartz is the master crystal - held in crystal healing traditions as a programmable amplifier that carries no fixed frequency, instead magnifying whatever intention is set with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eClear quartz has no agenda - it amplifies and clarifies whatever signal you bring to it. Himalayan quartz, formed at high altitude in Nepal, is held by practitioners to carry an extra-clean frequency due to its remote, undisturbed source. The 35 to 45mm raw points preserve natural terminations, which traditions hold as more energetically active than tumbled or polished stones. Woven on Nepali banana silk, the textile itself adds a soft somatic anchor.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\r\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e04 | Sourcing\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eIs the Himalayan quartz real? How do you source it?\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\r\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\r\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eEvery stone is honest-labeled - Himalayan clear quartz from Nepal, sourced through small high-altitude collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eNever glass, never irradiated. I source the raw quartz from independent collectors in the Himalayan foothills who hand-pick from natural deposits, not industrial extraction. The Nepali banana silk is hand-spun in a small Kathmandu workshop, and the hemp core is undyed natural fiber. If a material cannot meet our provenance standard, I do not use it. 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Blue lace agate, moonstone, mother of pearl, Nepali glass, and plant-dyed cotton thread give the piece its quiet blue spectrum. Made once. 45 cm \/ 17.5 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare this piece by finished length, focal scale, surface, movement, cord, and closure in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/journal\/what-crystal-necklace-should-i-get\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ecrystal necklace selection guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-top:1px solid #e8e4dc; border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:18px 22px; margin:30px 0 36px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003ePiece Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0; padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEdition-of-one necklace, not a repeated SKU.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e23 mm raw lapis lazuli focal with natural matrix and pyrite flecks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHand-knotted plant-dyed cotton cord with no glue, wire, or factory setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDesigned to sit near the collarbone and throat chakra.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"alk-faq\" style=\"margin: 48px 0 24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 1px solid #1a1a1a; padding-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e01 | Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eWho is The Visionary #21 made for?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eThe Visionary #21 is made for clear speech, quiet discernment, and someone drawn to raw lapis as an artifact rather than ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eI would choose this piece for a wearer who wants focus without sharpness: someone who speaks, teaches, counsels, edits, leads, or decides for others. The lapis sits near the throat and third eye, while the softer blue stones keep the composition cool and wearable for ordinary days, not just ritual moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e02 | Wear\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eHow does it fit, and how should I wear it?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eIt measures 45 cm \/ 17.5 in and is designed to sit near the collarbone, with the lapis resting close to the throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eThe cord is soft rather than rigid, so the necklace wears more like a textile talisman than a metal-set pendant. Treat it gently: avoid soaking, perfume, oil, and hard pulling at the closure. For first wear, hold the lapis for a few quiet breaths and set a plain intention in your own words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e03 | Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eWhat materials are in this necklace?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eThis piece combines raw lapis lazuli, blue lace agate, moonstone, mother of pearl, Nepali glass, and plant-dyed cotton thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eThe lapis is the visual and energetic anchor. Blue lace agate and moonstone soften the blue field; mother of pearl and Nepali glass add pale reflection and small points of light. Material names are kept literal here: shell is named as shell, glass as glass, cotton as cotton, and each stone is described without upgrading it into something it is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e04 | Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eIs this necklace truly one of one?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eYes. The Visionary #21 is an edition-of-one piece; a future related work can be requested, but this exact necklace will not repeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eRaw stones do not repeat cleanly, and neither does the rhythm of a hand-knotted piece. If this piece sells out, you may request a future lapis talisman in the same family, but the focal shape, bead placement, thread tension, and final character will belong to that future work alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-top:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:18px 22px; margin:28px 0 32px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA Note on Tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:13px; line-height:1.7; color:#666; margin:0;\"\u003eCrystal and talisman traditions are honored here as part of meaningful ritual, not as medical claims. a la luck pieces are hand-knotted decorative talismans for adult collectors and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Who is The Visionary #21 made for?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The Visionary #21 is made for clear speech, quiet discernment, and someone drawn to raw lapis as an artifact rather than ornament. 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The Adept #27 is built as a complete 108-bead strand with an approximately 24 mm Himalayan clear quartz top bead and a Himalayan sacred conch shell guru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI hand-strung the counting beads on 1 mm waxed cord and secured the transitions and sliding closure with structural knots. The counting beads are intentionally free-moving for counting; there is no glue in the construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #1a1a1a; border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:16px 0; margin:28px 0 36px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003ePiece Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0; padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEdition of One; no identical restock\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e108 Himalayan clear quartz heishi counting beads, approximately 8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHimalayan clear quartz top bead approximately 24 mm; Himalayan sacred conch shell guru approximately 16.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFinished circumference approximately 60-63 cm \/ 23.6-24.8 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 mm waxed cord; free-moving counting beads; structural knots; no glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"alk-faq\" style=\"margin:48px 0 24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #1a1a1a; padding-top:12px; margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:11px; font-weight:600; color:#1a1a1a; letter-spacing:2.5px; text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e01 | Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eWho is The Adept #27 made for?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe Adept #27 is a full 108-bead mala for someone who wants the cool, smooth feel and visual weight of clear quartz. Its finished circumference is approximately 60-63 cm \/ 23.6-24.8 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eA full mala and a wrist mala serve different practical needs; neither is a higher level of practice. Choose this format if you want 108 beads in one circuit and are comfortable with the length and weight of a quartz strand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e02 | Use \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eHow are the beads built to move during counting?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe 108 counting beads are not individually knotted in place. They remain free-moving on the main cord, while structural knots secure transitions, the guru junction, and the adjustable finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eOne common counting method is to move one bead per recitation, stop at the guru, and reverse direction rather than crossing it. Customs differ by lineage, so any instruction from your teacher or tradition takes priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e03 | Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eWhat materials are in The Adept #27?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe main strand is Himalayan clear quartz heishi with a Himalayan clear quartz top bead and Himalayan sacred conch shell guru. Accent materials include clay, mother of pearl, glass, sunstone, garnet, strawberry quartz, bone, labradorite, red creek jasper, and a brass charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe strand includes stone, shell, glass, bone, clay, and metal. I name each by its material category; exact origin, treatment, or age belongs in the record, not in a guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e04 | Edition \u0026amp; Repair\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eIs The Adept #27 one of one, and can it be repaired?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eYes. This is an Edition of One, so an identical restock is not planned. Its corded construction is designed to be rebuildable with the original components when they are returned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/return-exchange\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eLifetime Knot Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e includes a first labor-free rebuild within 12 months; the owner covers two-way shipping. Later rebuilds are quoted at or near cost. The studio targets 10 business days after receipt, and lost edition-of-one stones cannot be replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e05 | Material Safety\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eIs there a California Proposition 65 notice for this piece?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eWARNING: This piece includes metal-alloy accents that may contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eFor more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-top:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:18px 22px; margin:28px 0 32px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA Note on Tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:13px; line-height:1.7; color:#666; margin:0;\"\u003ePrayer-bead customs vary across traditions and lineages. Symbolic associations are described as cultural or personal context, not as promised outcomes. à la luck pieces are decorative ritual objects for adults and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Who is The Adept #27 made for?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The Adept #27 is a full 108-bead mala for someone who wants the cool, smooth feel and visual weight of clear quartz. Its finished circumference is approximately 60-63 cm \/ 23.6-24.8 in. A full mala and a wrist mala serve different practical needs; neither is a higher level of practice. Choose this format if you want 108 beads in one circuit and are comfortable with the length and weight of a quartz strand.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How are the beads built to move during counting?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The 108 counting beads are not individually knotted in place. They remain free-moving on the main cord, while structural knots secure transitions, the guru junction, and the adjustable finish. One common counting method is to move one bead per recitation, stop at the guru, and reverse direction rather than crossing it. 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This is an Edition of One, so an identical restock is not planned. Its corded construction is designed to be rebuildable with the original components when they are returned. The Lifetime Knot Guarantee includes a first labor-free rebuild within 12 months; the owner covers two-way shipping. Later rebuilds are quoted at or near cost. The studio targets 10 business days after receipt, and lost edition-of-one stones cannot be replaced.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is there a California Proposition 65 notice for this piece?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"WARNING: This piece includes metal-alloy accents that may contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the difference between bead shape and material, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/journal\/what-are-heishi-beads\"\u003eheishi bead guide\u003c\/a\u003e. For the shell guru's cultural context, read \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/blogs\/journal\/conch-shell-meaning-buddhist-symbolism-jewelry\"\u003econch shell meaning in Buddhism and jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e; the association is not a claim of consecration or a documented ritual history for this bead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"à la luck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47027607077003,"sku":"ALK-027-ADEPT","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1024\/9355\/files\/27-himalayan-quartz-108-mala_1.webp?v=1779335660"},{"product_id":"the-veil-28-camel-bone-108-mala-with-banded-agate-cultural-markers","title":"The Veil #28 | Camel Bone 108 Mala with Banded Agate \u0026 Cultural Markers","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .alk-faq summary { list-style:none; }\n  .alk-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display:none; }\n  .alk-faq summary::marker { display:none; }\n  .alk-faq summary:focus-visible { outline:2px solid #8a6d3b; outline-offset:4px; }\n  .alk-faq .alk-faq-toggle::before { content:'+'; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle::before { content:'-'; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-q,\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle,\n  .alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-q,\n  .alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-toggle { color:#8a6d3b; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Veil #28 begins with the material you feel most: 108 camel-bone heishi counting beads, each approximately 7 mm. A 13.5 mm banded agate top bead and a 15.5 mm grey agate guru give the strand its darker center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI hand-strung the beads on 1 mm waxed cord. Structural knots secure the transitions and sliding finish, while the counting beads remain free-moving for use. No glue is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #1a1a1a; border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:16px 0; margin:28px 0 36px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003ePiece Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0; padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEdition of One; no identical restock\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e108 camel-bone heishi counting beads, approximately 7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBanded agate top bead approximately 13.5 mm; grey agate guru approximately 15.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFinished circumference approximately 60 cm \/ 23.6 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 mm waxed cord; free-moving counting beads; structural knots; no glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"alk-faq\" style=\"margin:48px 0 24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #1a1a1a; padding-top:12px; margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:11px; font-weight:600; color:#1a1a1a; letter-spacing:2.5px; text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e01 | Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eWho is The Veil #28 made for?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe Veil #28 is a full 108-bead mala for someone who prefers the warm, light hand-feel of camel-bone heishi to a full stone strand. Its finished circumference is approximately 60 cm \/ 23.6 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe banded and grey agate components add more visual weight at the center, while the smaller bone counting beads keep the full strand easier to move through the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e02 | Use \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eHow are the beads built to move during counting?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe 108 counting beads are not individually knotted in place. They remain free-moving on the main cord, while structural knots secure transitions, the guru junction, and the adjustable finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eOne common counting method is to move one bead per recitation, stop at the guru, and reverse direction rather than crossing it. Customs differ by lineage, so any instruction from your teacher or tradition takes priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e03 | Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eWhat materials are in The Veil #28?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe main strand is camel bone with a banded agate top bead and grey agate guru. Accents include raw sapphire, glass, blue kyanite, dragonfly-eye glass, evil-eye glass, a citipati brass charm, labradorite spacers, and red creek jasper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eDragonfly-eye and evil-eye describe glass bead patterns. I do not assign an age, archaeological provenance, treatment, or ethical-harvest claim without supporting records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e04 | Edition \u0026amp; Repair\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eIs The Veil #28 one of one, and can it be repaired?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eYes. This is an Edition of One, so an identical restock is not planned. Its corded construction is designed to be rebuildable with the original components when they are returned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/return-exchange\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eLifetime Knot Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e includes a first labor-free rebuild within 12 months; the owner covers two-way shipping. Later rebuilds are quoted at or near cost. The studio targets 10 business days after receipt, and lost edition-of-one stones cannot be replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e05 | Material Safety\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eIs there a California Proposition 65 notice for this piece?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eWARNING: This piece includes metal-alloy accents that may contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eFor more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-top:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:18px 22px; margin:28px 0 32px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA Note on Tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:13px; line-height:1.7; color:#666; margin:0;\"\u003ePrayer-bead customs vary across traditions and lineages. Symbolic associations are described as cultural or personal context, not as promised outcomes. à la luck pieces are decorative ritual objects for adults and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Who is The Veil #28 made for?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The Veil #28 is a full 108-bead mala for someone who prefers the warm, light hand-feel of camel-bone heishi to a full stone strand. Its finished circumference is approximately 60 cm \/ 23.6 in. 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Its corded construction is designed to be rebuildable with the original components when they are returned. The Lifetime Knot Guarantee includes a first labor-free rebuild within 12 months; the owner covers two-way shipping. Later rebuilds are quoted at or near cost. The studio targets 10 business days after receipt, and lost edition-of-one stones cannot be replaced.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is there a California Proposition 65 notice for this piece?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"WARNING: This piece includes metal-alloy accents that may contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n","brand":"à la luck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47027608748171,"sku":"ALK-028-VEIL","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1024\/9355\/files\/28-camel-bone-agate-108-mala_1.webp?v=1779335676"},{"product_id":"the-spark-29-camel-bone-108-mala-with-bamboo-coral-red-agate-guru","title":"The Spark #29 | Camel Bone 108 Mala with Bamboo Coral \u0026 Red Agate Guru","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .alk-faq summary { list-style:none; }\n  .alk-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display:none; }\n  .alk-faq summary::marker { display:none; }\n  .alk-faq summary:focus-visible { outline:2px solid #8a6d3b; outline-offset:4px; }\n  .alk-faq .alk-faq-toggle::before { content:'+'; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle::before { content:'-'; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-q,\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle,\n  .alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-q,\n  .alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-toggle { color:#8a6d3b; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spark #29 is built around contrast: 108 pale camel-bone heishi counting beads, a 16 mm dyed Bamboo Coral top bead, and a substantial 25 mm red agate guru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI hand-strung the beads on 1 mm waxed cord. Structural knots secure the transitions and sliding finish, while the counting beads remain free-moving for use. No glue is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #1a1a1a; border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:16px 0; margin:28px 0 36px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003ePiece Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0; padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEdition of One; no identical restock\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e108 camel-bone heishi counting beads, approximately 7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDyed Bamboo Coral top bead approximately 16 mm; red agate guru approximately 25 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFinished circumference approximately 65 cm \/ 25.6 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 mm waxed cord; free-moving counting beads; structural knots; no glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"alk-faq\" style=\"margin:48px 0 24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #1a1a1a; padding-top:12px; margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:11px; font-weight:600; color:#1a1a1a; letter-spacing:2.5px; text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e01 | Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eWho is The Spark #29 made for?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe Spark #29 is a full 108-bead mala for someone who wants a longer camel-bone strand with a large red agate guru and a dense sequence of contrasting marker beads. Its finished circumference is approximately 65 cm \/ 25.6 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe 25 mm guru is visually and physically prominent. Compare that scale and the full circumference with the product photographs before choosing it for counting or necklace wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e02 | Use \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eHow are the beads built to move during counting?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe 108 counting beads are not individually knotted in place. They remain free-moving on the main cord, while structural knots secure transitions, the guru junction, and the adjustable finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eOne common counting method is to move one bead per recitation, stop at the guru, and reverse direction rather than crossing it. Customs differ by lineage, so any instruction from your teacher or tradition takes priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e03 | Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eWhat materials are in The Spark #29?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe main strand is camel bone with a red agate guru and a dyed Bamboo Coral top bead. The dye treatment is named directly rather than presenting the coral as untreated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eOther accents include raw sapphire, turquoise, lapis lazuli, brass, amber, Hetian green jade, garnet, glass, red creek jasper, and a Zashi Lhamo brass charm. I do not add treatment, exact-origin, or age claims where those records are missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e04 | Edition \u0026amp; Repair\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eIs The Spark #29 one of one, and can it be repaired?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eYes. This is an Edition of One, so an identical restock is not planned. Its corded construction is designed to be rebuildable with the original components when they are returned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/return-exchange\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eLifetime Knot Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e includes a first labor-free rebuild within 12 months; the owner covers two-way shipping. Later rebuilds are quoted at or near cost. The studio targets 10 business days after receipt, and lost edition-of-one stones cannot be replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e05 | Material Safety\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eIs there a California Proposition 65 notice for this piece?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eWARNING: This piece includes metal-alloy accents that may contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eFor more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-top:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:18px 22px; margin:28px 0 32px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA Note on Tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:13px; line-height:1.7; color:#666; margin:0;\"\u003ePrayer-bead customs vary across traditions and lineages. Symbolic associations are described as cultural or personal context, not as promised outcomes. à la luck pieces are decorative ritual objects for adults and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Who is The Spark #29 made for?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The Spark #29 is a full 108-bead mala for someone who wants a longer camel-bone strand with a large red agate guru and a dense sequence of contrasting marker beads. Its finished circumference is approximately 65 cm \/ 25.6 in. The 25 mm guru is visually and physically prominent. Compare that scale and the full circumference with the product photographs before choosing it for counting or necklace wear.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How are the beads built to move during counting?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The 108 counting beads are not individually knotted in place. They remain free-moving on the main cord, while structural knots secure transitions, the guru junction, and the adjustable finish. One common counting method is to move one bead per recitation, stop at the guru, and reverse direction rather than crossing it. 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Its corded construction is designed to be rebuildable with the original components when they are returned. The Lifetime Knot Guarantee includes a first labor-free rebuild within 12 months; the owner covers two-way shipping. Later rebuilds are quoted at or near cost. The studio targets 10 business days after receipt, and lost edition-of-one stones cannot be replaced.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is there a California Proposition 65 notice for this piece?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"WARNING: This piece includes metal-alloy accents that may contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n","brand":"à la luck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47027608780939,"sku":"ALK-029-SPARK","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1024\/9355\/files\/29-camel-bone-coral-108-mala_1.webp?v=1779335694"},{"product_id":"the-aegis-30-nepali-estate-dragonfly-eye-protection-necklace","title":"The Aegis #30 | Nepali Estate Dragonfly Eye Protection Necklace","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.alk-faq summary{list-style:none;outline:none}.alk-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.alk-faq summary::marker{display:none}.alk-faq .alk-faq-toggle::before{content:'+'}.alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle::before{content:'-'}.alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-q,.alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle,.alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-q,.alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-toggle{color:#8a6d3b}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aegis #30 is built around a 33mm Nepali estate dragonfly-eye bead. Its concentric eye pattern is the first thing the piece announces, with patina Red Agate, smaller glass eye beads, Nepali glass, yak bone, and metal spacers continuing the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA genuine leather core wrapped with cotton cord carries the necklace. An Unakite stone bead forms the sliding-knot toggle, giving a finished wearable range of approximately 50-53 cm \/ 19.7-20.9 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare this piece by finished length, focal scale, surface, movement, cord, and closure in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/journal\/what-crystal-necklace-should-i-get\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ecrystal necklace selection guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragonfly-eye and Evil Eye motifs are used here as cultural and visual protection language. The necklace is a symbolic, decorative object; it does not guarantee a protective outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the wider decision framework, read \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alaluck.com\/blogs\/journal\/top-talisman-products-protection-luck-purchase\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ehow to choose protection jewelry by symbol, material, construction, and daily wear\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"alk-faq\" style=\"margin:48px 0 24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #1a1a1a;padding-top:12px;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;color:#1a1a1a;letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc;padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;color:#8a6d3b;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e01 | Details\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block;font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:400;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.45;transition:color .2s;\"\u003eHow does The Aegis #30 fit?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:300;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1;flex-shrink:0;padding-top:12px;transition:color .2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6;border-left:3px solid #b8945a;padding:14px 20px;margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;color:#8a6d3b;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65;color:#1a1a1a;margin:0;\"\u003eThe necklace adjusts from approximately 50 to 53 cm \/ 19.7 to 20.9 in and places a 33mm focal near the collarbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.75;color:#3a3a3a;margin:0;\"\u003eMeasure where you want the focal to sit and compare the worn photograph before ordering. The range is short rather than fully adjustable, and the 33mm bead has a visibly substantial presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc;padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;color:#8a6d3b;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e02 | Details\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block;font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:400;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.45;transition:color .2s;\"\u003eWhat is the dragonfly-eye focal?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:300;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1;flex-shrink:0;padding-top:12px;transition:color .2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6;border-left:3px solid #b8945a;padding:14px 20px;margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;color:#8a6d3b;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65;color:#1a1a1a;margin:0;\"\u003eThe focal is a 33mm Nepali estate dragonfly-eye bead, described for its concentric eye pattern and supplier history rather than a certified manufacturing date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.75;color:#3a3a3a;margin:0;\"\u003eEstate identifies a bead sourced from an older or previously held supply. It does not establish a specific age on its own. The studio retains Nepal supplier records but does not represent the focal as independently dated or laboratory authenticated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc;padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;color:#8a6d3b;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e03 | Details\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block;font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:400;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.45;transition:color .2s;\"\u003eWhat materials are used in the necklace?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:300;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1;flex-shrink:0;padding-top:12px;transition:color .2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6;border-left:3px solid #b8945a;padding:14px 20px;margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;color:#8a6d3b;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65;color:#1a1a1a;margin:0;\"\u003eThe Aegis combines the estate dragonfly-eye focal with patina Red Agate, glass eye beads, Nepali glass, yak bone, metal spacers, a leather core, cotton wrapping, and an Unakite sliding toggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.75;color:#3a3a3a;margin:0;\"\u003eThe product photographs show the exact finished piece. Material names describe the components; they do not assign a measurable effect to the stone, bone, glass, or metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc;padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;color:#8a6d3b;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e04 | Details\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block;font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:400;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.45;transition:color .2s;\"\u003eHow is The Aegis #30 constructed and cared for?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:300;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1;flex-shrink:0;padding-top:12px;transition:color .2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6;border-left:3px solid #b8945a;padding:14px 20px;margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;color:#8a6d3b;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65;color:#1a1a1a;margin:0;\"\u003eA leather core wrapped in cotton carries the bead line, and an Unakite bead forms the sliding-knot closure. Keep the necklace dry and handle the closure rather than pulling the wrapped cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.75;color:#3a3a3a;margin:0;\"\u003eAvoid perfume, chemical cleaners, soaking, and prolonged friction. Leather, cotton, glass, stone, bone, and metal age differently, so wipe accidental moisture promptly and store the necklace flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc;padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;color:#8a6d3b;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e05 | Details\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block;font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:400;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.45;transition:color .2s;\"\u003eCan this exact necklace be restocked?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:300;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1;flex-shrink:0;padding-top:12px;transition:color .2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6;border-left:3px solid #b8945a;padding:14px 20px;margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;color:#8a6d3b;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65;color:#1a1a1a;margin:0;\"\u003eNo identical restock is planned; The Aegis #30 is an edition of one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.75;color:#3a3a3a;margin:0;\"\u003eA later dragonfly-eye piece may use a different focal, fit, bead sequence, or construction and will receive its own edition number rather than being presented as a duplicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc;padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;color:#8a6d3b;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e06 | Details\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block;font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:400;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.45;transition:color .2s;\"\u003eIs The Aegis #30 a healing or protective device?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:300;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1;flex-shrink:0;padding-top:12px;transition:color .2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6;border-left:3px solid #b8945a;padding:14px 20px;margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;color:#8a6d3b;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65;color:#1a1a1a;margin:0;\"\u003eNo. It is symbolic, decorative jewelry, not a medical, therapeutic, safety, or guaranteed protection device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.75;color:#3a3a3a;margin:0;\"\u003eEye motifs and talisman traditions are presented as cultural and personal meaning. They do not replace judgment, communication, safety measures, or professional care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6;border-top:1px solid #e8e4dc;padding:18px 22px;margin:28px 0 32px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;color:#8a6d3b;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA Note on Tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;color:#666;margin:0;\"\u003eCrystal, eye, and talisman traditions are presented as cultural and personal design language. They do not guarantee an outcome and are not medical or safety advice. à la luck pieces are decorative talismans for adult collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How does The Aegis #30 fit?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The necklace adjusts from approximately 50 to 53 cm \/ 19.7 to 20.9 in and places a 33mm focal near the collarbone. Measure where you want the focal to sit and compare the worn photograph before ordering. The range is short rather than fully adjustable, and the 33mm bead has a visibly substantial presence.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the dragonfly-eye focal?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The focal is a 33mm Nepali estate dragonfly-eye bead, described for its concentric eye pattern and supplier history rather than a certified manufacturing date. Estate identifies a bead sourced from an older or previously held supply. It does not establish a specific age on its own. The studio retains Nepal supplier records but does not represent the focal as independently dated or laboratory authenticated.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What materials are used in the necklace?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The Aegis combines the estate dragonfly-eye focal with patina Red Agate, glass eye beads, Nepali glass, yak bone, metal spacers, a leather core, cotton wrapping, and an Unakite sliding toggle. The product photographs show the exact finished piece. Material names describe the components; they do not assign a measurable effect to the stone, bone, glass, or metal.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How is The Aegis #30 constructed and cared for?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"A leather core wrapped in cotton carries the bead line, and an Unakite bead forms the sliding-knot closure. Keep the necklace dry and handle the closure rather than pulling the wrapped cord. Avoid perfume, chemical cleaners, soaking, and prolonged friction. Leather, cotton, glass, stone, bone, and metal age differently, so wipe accidental moisture promptly and store the necklace flat.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Can this exact necklace be restocked?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"No identical restock is planned; The Aegis #30 is an edition of one. A later dragonfly-eye piece may use a different focal, fit, bead sequence, or construction and will receive its own edition number rather than being presented as a duplicate.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is The Aegis #30 a healing or protective device?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"No. It is symbolic, decorative jewelry, not a medical, therapeutic, safety, or guaranteed protection device. Eye motifs and talisman traditions are presented as cultural and personal meaning. They do not replace judgment, communication, safety measures, or professional care.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n","brand":"à la luck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47138689450123,"sku":"ALK-030-AEGIS","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1024\/9355\/files\/30-dragonfly-eye-aegis-necklace_1.webp?v=1780674106"},{"product_id":"the-threshold-36-labradorite-baroque-pearl-blue-moonstone-choker","title":"The Threshold #36 | Labradorite, Baroque Pearl \u0026 White Moonstone Choker","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .alk-faq summary { list-style: none; outline: none; }\n  .alk-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n  .alk-faq summary::marker { display: none; }\n  .alk-faq .alk-faq-toggle::before { content: '+'; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle::before { content: '-'; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-q,\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle,\n  .alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-q,\n  .alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-toggle { color: #8a6d3b; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Threshold is built around a long Labradorite focal that moves from smoke-grey to electric blue as the light changes. Baroque Pearls soften the line; pale Labradorite beads supplied to me under the trade name White Moonstone and small Labradorite spacers keep the palette cool, while Kambaba Jasper introduces a dark, time-marked green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI made it to sit close at the base of the neck, where the labradorite flash feels immediate rather than distant. The fit is fixed and intentionally choker-like, so please measure before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare this piece by finished length, focal scale, surface, movement, cord, and closure in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/journal\/what-crystal-necklace-should-i-get\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ecrystal necklace selection guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oxidized silver-tone beads and S-hook are decorative metal accents. They are not described as solid or sterling silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a closer look at the names and optical effects in this piece, read our \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/journal\/optics-of-intuition-moonstone-labradorite-meaning\"\u003eMoonstone vs Labradorite identification guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"alk-faq\" style=\"margin: 48px 0 24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 1px solid #1a1a1a; padding-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e01 | Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eWho is The Threshold #36 made for?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eThe Threshold #36 is a close, fixed-fit choker for a neck circumference up to 36 cm \/ 14.2 in. It is not adjustable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eThe substantial focal sits at the base of the throat. Measure where you want the necklace to rest and allow enough room for comfortable movement before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e02 | Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eWhat stones and accents are used?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eA 37.5 x 12 mm Labradorite focal, Baroque Pearls, pale Labradorite beads supplied under the trade name White Moonstone, Kambaba Jasper, Labradorite spacers, cotton cord, waxed thread, and oxidized silver-tone metal accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eNatural variation is visible in the Pearl surfaces, stone color, inclusions, and Labradorite flash. The seller supplied the pale beads under the trade name White Moonstone and identified them as Labradorite. They are less transparent than high-clarity material sold under related feldspar trade names, and I have not independently lab-tested them. The oxidized silver-tone beads and S-hook are decorative metal components and are not sold as solid or sterling silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e03 | Intention\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eWhat is the intention behind this choker?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eIts intention is clear perception, quiet passage, and grounded intuition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eIn symbolic stone language, labradorite is often associated with thresholds and perception, moonstone with inner rhythm, pearl with composure, and jasper with grounding. These traditions are used as poetic design language, not as a promise of an outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e04 | Sourcing\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eCan this exact necklace be restocked?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eNo identical restock is possible. A related piece may be made later, but the focal flash, pearl shapes, bead order, and proportions will not repeat exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eThis piece is edition of one. Future work in this material family will be treated as a new numbered talisman rather than a remake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e05 | Legal\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eIs this a healing product?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eNo. This is a symbolic, decorative talisman, not a medical or therapeutic device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; color: #666; margin: 0;\"\u003eCrystal and talisman traditions are honored here as symbolic, tradition-based ritual language. Spiritual or energetic references describe cultural meaning and personal intention only; they do not guarantee any outcome and are not medical advice. à la luck pieces are hand-knotted decorative talismans for adult collectors and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"à la luck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48661776236683,"sku":"ALK-036-THRESHOLD","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1024\/9355\/files\/the-threshold-36-labradorite-pearl-moonstone-choker-worn-side.webp?v=1785246392"},{"product_id":"the-gatherer-37-carved-lapis-convertible-choker-wrap-bracelet","title":"The Gatherer #37 | Carved Lapis Convertible Choker \u0026 Wrap Bracelet","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .alk-faq summary { list-style: none; outline: none; }\n  .alk-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n  .alk-faq summary::marker { display: none; }\n  .alk-faq .alk-faq-toggle::before { content: '+'; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle::before { content: '-'; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-q,\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle,\n  .alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-q,\n  .alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-toggle { color: #8a6d3b; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gatherer is a convertible line of color, texture, and time-marked materials, built around a 36.5 x 12 mm Afghan-carved lapis focal. Dyed magnesite brings the turquoise-toned greens; old Nepali glass, freshwater pearls, red creek jasper, mother of pearl, and tiny bamboo coral make every section deliberately irregular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI designed its proportions to change with the way it is tied. Wear it close at the neck as a fixed choker, or wrap it around the wrist. A private video showing the bracelet arrangements is included after purchase. For the separate neck and wrist fit checks, read our \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/journal\/choose-convertible-necklace-bracelet\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003econvertible necklace-to-bracelet fit guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver-tone beads are Tibetan-style antiqued metal components, not sterling silver. The magnesite is intentionally dyed and identified as such.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"alk-faq\" style=\"margin: 48px 0 24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 1px solid #1a1a1a; padding-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e01 | Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eHow can The Gatherer #37 be worn?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eWear it as a fixed choker for a neck circumference up to 36 cm \/ 14.2 in, or wrap it around a 14-17 cm \/ 5.5-6.7 in wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eThe neck fit is not adjustable. The bracelet arrangement can be wrapped in more than one way; a private wearing video will be provided after purchase. Please measure your neck and wrist before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e02 | Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eWhat stones and accents are used?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eA 36.5 x 12 mm Afghan-carved lapis focal with dyed magnesite, old Nepali glass, lapis, freshwater pearls, red creek jasper, mother of pearl, tiny bamboo coral, and hand-knotted cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eThe turquoise-toned green pieces are dyed magnesite, not turquoise. The silver-tone beads are Tibetan-style antiqued metal components and are not sterling silver. Natural and aged materials retain visible variation, wear, inclusions, and irregular surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e03 | Intention\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eWhat is the intention behind this convertible piece?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eIts intention is collected memory, free movement, and grounded expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eIn symbolic stone language, lapis is often associated with voice and inner sight, red jasper with steadiness, and pearl and mother of pearl with composure. These traditions are used as poetic design language, not as a promise of an outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e04 | Sourcing\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eCan this exact piece be restocked?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eNo identical restock is possible. A related convertible piece may be made later, but the carved focal, old glass, bead order, and proportions will not repeat exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eThis piece is edition of one. Future work in this material family will be treated as a new numbered talisman rather than a remake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e05 | Legal\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eIs this a healing product?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eNo. This is a symbolic, decorative talisman, not a medical or therapeutic device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eCrystal and talisman traditions are honored here as symbolic, tradition-based ritual language. Spiritual or energetic references describe cultural meaning and personal intention only; they do not guarantee any outcome and are not medical advice. à la luck pieces are hand-knotted decorative talismans for adult collectors and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"à la luck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48874544169099,"sku":"ALK-037-GATHERER","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1024\/9355\/files\/the-gatherer-37-lapis-wrap-bracelet-worn.webp?v=1786074916"},{"product_id":"the-axis-39-moss-agate-dzi-form-hemp-choker","title":"The Axis #39 | Moss Agate Dzi-Form Hemp Choker","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .alk-faq summary { list-style: none; outline: none; }\n  .alk-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n  .alk-faq summary::marker { display: none; }\n  .alk-faq .alk-faq-toggle::before { content: '+'; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle::before { content: '-'; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-q,\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle,\n  .alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-q,\n  .alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-toggle { color: #8a6d3b; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Axis is built around a 40 x 14.5 mm moss agate bead with a Dzi-form silhouette and patterned surface. It sits close to the neck on hemp wrapped with Nepali banana-silk yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNepali glass and oxidized copper give the center line its darker rhythm. The choker closes with an oxidized copper S-hook plated with 925 silver and is fixed for a neck circumference up to 41 cm \/ 16.1 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDzi-form describes the focal's form and patterned appearance. This piece is not represented as an antique Tibetan Dzi, and the closure is not solid sterling silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"alk-faq\" style=\"margin: 48px 0 24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 1px solid #1a1a1a; padding-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e01 | Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eHow does The Axis #39 fit?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eIt fits a neck circumference up to 41 cm \/ 16.1 in and is fixed, not adjustable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eMeasure where you want the choker to sit before ordering. The 41 cm measurement is the maximum wearable neck circumference, not an adjustable chain length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e02 | Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eIs the focal an antique Tibetan Dzi?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eNo. It is a 40 x 14.5 mm moss agate Dzi-form bead, described for its form and pattern rather than antique provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eThe necklace also uses Nepali glass, oxidized copper, hemp, Nepali banana-silk yarn, and an oxidized copper S-hook plated with 925 silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e03 | Care\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eHow should the fibers and plated closure be cared for?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eKeep the choker dry and avoid perfume, prolonged friction, and chemical cleaners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eHemp, banana silk, oxidized copper, and silver plating will respond to wear over time. Store the piece flat and handle the S-hook directly rather than pulling on the wrapped cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e04 | Restock\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eCan this exact choker be restocked?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eNo identical restock is possible; a related moss agate piece may appear later with different proportions and materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eThis choker is edition of one. Future work in the same family will be numbered as a new talisman, not presented as a duplicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e4dc; padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex: 1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e05 | Legal\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Tenor Sans', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003eIs this a healing product?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 300; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 12px; transition: color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdfcf6; border-left: 3px solid #b8945a; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #8a6d3b; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0;\"\u003eNo. This is a symbolic, decorative talisman, not a medical or therapeutic device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: #3a3a3a; margin: 0;\"\u003eStone and talisman traditions are presented as cultural and poetic design language. They do not guarantee outcomes and are not medical advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"à la luck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48874748936331,"sku":"ALK-039-AXIS","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1024\/9355\/files\/the-axis-39-moss-agate-dzi-form-choker-worn.webp?v=1786082004"},{"product_id":"the-confluence-40-moss-agate-dzi-natural-turquoise-necklace","title":"The Confluence #40 | Moss Agate Dzi-Form \u0026 Natural Turquoise Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Confluence #40\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fixed-fit, edition-of-one necklace centered on a 40 × 14 mm moss agate Dzi-form bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUntreated natural turquoise, grey agate, raw sapphire, Nepali ceramic, kambaba jasper and brass form an intentionally irregular blue-green sequence. Nepali banana-silk yarn and waxed thread carry the composition into a hand-spun hemp loop closure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDzi-form describes the focal bead's shape and patterned appearance; it is not represented as an antique Tibetan Dzi. The fit is fixed and not adjustable. Measure the intended sitting point before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"à la luck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48958584881291,"sku":"ALK-040-CONFLUENCE","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1024\/9355\/files\/the-confluence-40-moss-agate-turquoise-necklace-worn.webp?v=1787326140"},{"product_id":"the-pilgrim-42-himalayan-clear-quartz-dzi-agate-108-mala","title":"The Pilgrim #42 | Himalayan Clear Quartz \u0026 Dzi Agate 108 Mala","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pilgrim #42\u003c\/strong\u003e is a one-of-one mala with 108 Himalayan clear quartz barrel beads, approximately 8 mm, continuously strung on cotton cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 17 x 15 mm smoky quartz crown bead balances a 38 x 14 mm Dzi-pattern agate guru. Two natural turquoise accents, silver-inlaid ebony, yak-bone beads and brass details break up the transparent strand. Two mala counter sets add separate cotton counting strands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe main bead loop measures 93 cm \/ 36.6 in in circumference and is fixed, with no opening clasp. The smoky quartz and agate are older material without a verified date. Tibetan silver details are silver-tone alloy, not sterling silver. Keep dry and protect the hanging details from impact and snagging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"à la luck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50585885737099,"sku":"ALK-042-PILGRIM","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1024\/9355\/files\/the-pilgrim-42-quartz-dzi-mala-worn.webp?v=1790950316"},{"product_id":"the-moonwake-44-labradorite-pearl-moonstone-necklace","title":"The Moonwake #44 | Labradorite, Pearl \u0026 Moonstone Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Moonwake #44\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a 45 × 33 mm oval labradorite into a fixed 51 cm necklace of moonstone, baroque pearls, clear quartz, kyanite and white mother-of-pearl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe labradorite shifts from dark grey-green to blue as the light changes. Rectangular Tibetan silver prayer beads sit between the moonstone and pearls, while teal plant-dyed cotton and waxed cords frame the stone and wrap the back of the strand. Labradorite chips separate the beads; labradorite stones and Nepali glass beads finish the cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the 51 cm \/ 20.1 in length against a necklace you already wear. A labradorite bead-and-cord-loop closure opens the necklace. Its length is not adjustable; the real worn photographs show its scale. Keep it dry and protect the stone, pearls and shell from impact, perfume and cleaning chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe maker confirms the stone and pearl materials as natural and undyed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"à la luck","offers":[{"title":"Original — sold out","offer_id":50586439286923,"sku":"ALK-044-MOONWAKE","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Similar piece — made to order","offer_id":50625090584715,"sku":"ALK-044-MOONWAKE-REMAKE","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1024\/9355\/files\/the-moonwake-44-worn.webp?v=1790959341"},{"product_id":"the-grove-45-kambaba-jasper-amber-necklace","title":"The Grove #45 | Kambaba Jasper \u0026 Amber Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grove #45\u003c\/strong\u003e centres a 58 × 42 mm oval Kambaba jasper between irregular amber and Himalayan clear quartz beads. Dark rounded markings cross the green stone; white mother-of-pearl discs separate the warm amber from the clear quartz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall natural turquoise accents and textured silver-tone beads meet a multicoloured braid of plant-dyed cotton. Waxed cord carries the strand, and an S-shaped clasp hooks into a wrapped cord loop at the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe necklace measures a fixed 51 cm \/ 20.1 in and is not adjustable. Compare this length with a necklace you already wear; the real worn photographs show the actual piece and its scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe amber is supplied as old amber; no specific age or antique attribution is assigned. Tibetan silver is the supplied name for the decorative metal beads; silver fineness is not specified. Keep the necklace dry and away from heat, perfume, cleaning chemicals and impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe maker confirms the Kambaba jasper and amber as natural and undyed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"à la luck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50596232659083,"sku":"ALK-045-GROVE","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1024\/9355\/files\/the-grove-45-worn.webp?v=1792141164"},{"product_id":"the-emberline-47-himalayan-quartz-garnet-necklace","title":"The Emberline #47 | Himalayan Quartz \u0026 Garnet Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Emberline #47\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a 22 mm round Himalayan quartz focal bead together with oval and round clear quartz, textured metal beads, agate and Nepali glass. Red bamboo coral spacers and dark garnet chips mark the transitions between the larger beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeal and orange plant-dyed cotton wraps the waxed cord at the back, with garnet stones at the finishing ends. The necklace measures a fixed 50 cm \/ 19.7 in and is not adjustable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe focal bead is described by the maker as older Himalayan clear quartz; its specific age is unknown and provenance has not been independently established. The decorative Tibetan silver beads and other silver beads are named as supplied; metal fineness is unspecified. The bamboo coral is dyed red; the maker confirms the quartz, agate and garnet as undyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe real worn photographs show the actual piece. The fine silver-coloured chain in the first photograph is a separate styling piece and is not included. Keep this necklace dry and away from perfume, cleaning chemicals, heat and impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA garnet stone passes through the cord loop to fasten; open it to put on or remove the necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"à la luck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50598568329355,"sku":"ALK-047-EMBERLINE","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1024\/9355\/files\/the-emberline-47-worn.webp?v=1792140438"},{"product_id":"the-duet-48-garnet-smoky-quartz-convertible-bracelets","title":"The Duet #48 | Convertible Stone Bracelets \u0026 Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Duet #48\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pair of handmade stone bracelets that connect into a necklace. Choose the garnet bracelet, the smoky quartz bracelet, or the Combo containing both. A single bracelet cannot make the necklace on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe garnet bracelet centres a 22 mm garnet bead; the smoky quartz bracelet has a 26 × 16 mm smoky quartz centre and a smaller smoky quartz bead. Both carry clear quartz, untreated natural turquoise, kyanite, agate, heishi-cut pearl spacers and brass beads. Waxed cord and plant-dyed cotton bring colour between the stones, with ebony finishing beads with silver inlay and Nepali glass beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach bracelet fits a 15–19.5 cm \/ 5.9–7.7 in wrist. The connected necklace measures 43 cm \/ 16.9 in when fastened and is not adjustable. The photographs show the individual bracelets, the two worn together, and the joined necklace. Choose Combo to receive both pieces; its US$235 price is US$25 less than the US$260 total for the two individual bracelets. For the separate neck and wrist fit checks, read our \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/journal\/choose-convertible-necklace-bracelet\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003econvertible necklace-to-bracelet fit guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep dry and avoid soaking, perfume, cleaning chemicals and hard knocks. Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. The maker’s name “old mine garnet” does not establish an age or a specific mine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFit the ebony bead into the loop at the other end to fasten each bracelet. To make the necklace, connect the two bracelets using the same bead-and-loop closures. Release the beads from the loops to separate the pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"à la luck","offers":[{"title":"Combo · Both bracelets","offer_id":50598838141067,"sku":"ALK-048-DUET-COMBO","price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Garnet bracelet","offer_id":50598838632587,"sku":"ALK-048-DUET-GARNET","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Smoky quartz bracelet","offer_id":50598838665355,"sku":"ALK-048-DUET-SMOKY","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1024\/9355\/files\/the-duet-48-view-01.webp?v=1791168020"},{"product_id":"the-waymark-49-green-jasper-sigil-quartz-necklace","title":"The Waymark #49 | Green Jasper Sigil \u0026 Quartz Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Waymark #49\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs an oval green jasper sigil pendant with clear quartz beads, Nepali brass, silver beads and decorative Tibetan silver beads. The dark green pendant has an incised face and a mottled reverse; clear quartz and darker metal beads give the strand its contrasting rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePendant size: Green jasper: approx. 26 x 34 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMother-of-pearl discs and brown leather spacers separate the beads. Waxed cord carries the strand, which closes with a hook-and-ring clasp. Fixed length: 50 cm \/ 19.7 in; not adjustable. One necklace, made once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pendant is supplied as Afghan green jasper and the quartz as older Himalayan clear quartz. Specific age and source provenance have not been independently established. The maker confirms the jasper and quartz as natural and undyed. Silver and Tibetan silver are named as supplied; silver fineness is unspecified. No historical age, cultural attribution or protective effect is claimed for the carved motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep dry. Avoid soaking, perfume, chemicals, heat and impact. Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth; avoid ultrasonic or steam cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"à la luck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50625204650123,"sku":"ALK-049-WAYMARK","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1024\/9355\/files\/the-waymark-49-worn-hero-20261016.webp?v=1792123157"},{"product_id":"the-tidepool-50-natural-turquoise-quartz-necklace","title":"The Tidepool #50 | Natural Turquoise \u0026 Quartz Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tidepool #50\u003c\/strong\u003e centers an irregular natural turquoise pendant beneath a front toggle clasp. Mint-green stone sits within dark matrix, with clear quartz, smoky quartz and copper rutilated quartz giving the strand its changing light and warm brown tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePendant size: Turquoise: approx. 22.5 x 25 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatural untreated turquoise chips run along the back of the strand. Labradorite chips, Nepali glass and Tibetan silver beads mark the transitions. Waxed cord joins the necklace, finished with a silver OT clasp. Fixed 38 cm \/ 15 in; not adjustable. Wear as a short necklace or wrap twice as a bracelet. The pendant is permanently attached. One piece, made once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe maker identifies the stones as natural and undyed, and the pendant and turquoise chips as untreated. Clear and smoky quartz are described as Himalayan in the supplied material record; source provenance has not been independently established. 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