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THE TRISQUELION CELTIC JEWEL OF DEEP MEANING.

The Triskelion is a Celtic jewel of deep meaning, and the most iconic Celtic jewel of my Talisman collection, for being perhaps, the best known and more popular Astur-Celtic symbol. But, do you really know what it represents?

The triskelion is made up of three united spirals, which represent evolution, growth and balance between body, mind and soul. For the Celts, it had a sacred meaning and could only be used for the Druids, for whom it symbolized perpetual learning and the trinity, past, present and future.

We find this iconic Astur-Celtic symbol in representations of Celtic art and magic, an ancient and rich culture, more than 3.000 years old, that Asturians share with other communities in northern Spain, as well as with other countries of Europe.

The first spiral of the triskelion simbolizes the body and the earth, representing the strength and stability, the conexion with te nature and our ability to root ourselves and find balance. In my jewelry designs I use gold as precious metal, as its warmth and strength perfectly reflects the earthy qualities of the triskelion. I also incorporate natural gemstones such as rose quartz, garnets, tourmalines or the black jet , which accentuate the connection with the earth and bring calm and protective energy to the piece.

The second spiral of the triskelion is associated with the mind and the sea, it is a symbol of fluidity and transformation. The sea teaches us to adapt to constant changes in life, and to flow with the tides. In my designs I ad touches of blue topaz, aquamarines, blue chalcedony and the beautiful pearls, which evoke the beauty and serenity of the ocean. These gemstones combine with the delicate curves of the triskelion, create a sense of movement and evoke the aquatic energy in all of us.

The third spiral of the triskelion, represents heaven, the domain of the spiritual and trascendent. It simbolizes wisdom, intuition and the power of the mind. In my creations I use precious gemstones as sapphire, in its variety of colors, or moonstone, which are associated with spiritual connection and mental clarity. These gems, alpng with the gold of triskelion, capture the essence of heaven and add a touch of mistery and magic to my designs.

The deep meanig of the triskelion as a Celic jewel, has led me to capture it in a diptychwhich I deliver with each piece in this collection. In this way, whoever receives it as a gift, can value this present even more.

I invite you to discover the entire collection at this link: https://monicaapariciojoyeria.es/en/categoria-producto/collections/talisman-collection/ and to inmerse yourself in the ancient Celtic culture and its magical symbolism.

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THE 10 ESSENTIALS IN THE JEWELRY BOX

The jewels are the perfect complement to succesfully enhance our styling. They bring lightness, joy, sofistication and, depending on how they are combined, can totally change the style of a same gown allowing us to use it several times with a whole change of image.

So, in the jewelry box of every woman there must exist several basic pieces that allow us to be graceful in any situation: a party or ceremony for which we do not have time for shopping the jewel that complements our look or for what may arise in the day to day as a work meeting, an unexpected dinner or a birthday party with whose invitation we did not count. For all these occasions, you can go throw your jewelry box in which there should be some of the basics I suggest here:

  • Cultured pearls earrings: we must choose the color of pearl that best goes with the tone of our skin. I reccomend the white or rose pearls for light skins and golden pearls for darker skins. The Tahitian pearls, grey color, are another safe bet. Both long or short, pearl earrings are the perfect complement to bring joy and light to our face, as well as a touch of classic elegance.

A diamond solitaire: according to its shape and size it will help lengthen and stylize our hands, this part of our body that is able to express itself without words and whose perception we should care of.

Hoop earrings in gold, smooth or with diamonds. To look them right, the shape and size should be in line with our face and hairstyle.

Stud diamonds earrings: always aided for any occasion and with which to be perfect at every moment of the day. They can be only made with diamonds or with color gemstones that goes with our look. They give us a touch of distinction and freshness and they are very comfortable.

A cocktail ring: with it, you will not need any more accesories. They dill any enhance the whole look focusing attention on your hands. Although they are characterized by their extralarge size, it is important that they not exeed the knude, so they are comfortable.

A good pearls necklace: aither short, choker style or long, in one turn or several rounds, spherical or baroque,…, the versatility of this classic makes it an essential in our jeweler.

An important bracelet: just like the cocktail ring, a good bracelet is a piece that by itself successfully completes our best look.

A beautiful little pendant in gold, ideal even for the most minimalists or those of you that don’t use to wear jewels, a little pendant with or without gemsa. will give you a touch of distinction and personality.

A vintage jewel: its style will let you to travel throw the time and provides a touch of romance and exclusivity.

A designed jewel: always have to find an avant-garde piece that breaks with classicism, focusing attention to its unique and different design.

With these basic pieces, the success of all your outfits is guaranteed. The full description of each of these jewels, with prices, can be found on the website.

I hope I have been helpful to you!

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1.300 YEARS SINCE THE BATTLE OF COVADONGA

On September 8 th we celebrate the day of Asturias (the day of Nuestra Señora de Covadonga). This year we celebrate as well the 1.300 anniversary of the battle that changed the course of the history of Spain and probably the rest of Europe: in it, a handful of great Asturian warriors, led by Don Pelayo, defeated the sarracens from the mountain that houses the cave where the Virgin appeared to those warriors to give them the strength to protect and defend this land and its noble inhabitants. This was the beginning of the Reconquest of Spain as a nation.

For this reason, many of you are interested in the special Covadonga medaillon with aquamarines that presides over our showcase and ask for more information. Today, I’ll bring it all again:

The medallion was created in 2018 to conmemorate a para triple centenary: that of the canonical coronation of the Virgin of Covadonga, The hundred years of creation of the Covadonga mountain National Park and the 1.300 th birth of the Asturias kingdom.

I wanted to design a jewel full of symbolism, with tha cave made of ancient sterling silver, representing the rock, the water that flows behind the cave is represented by five strips of faceted natural aquamarines and the Virgin of Covadonga in gold standing out with her Ligth inside the cave.

It is a numbered edition and the piece number 1 was donated to the Royal Site of Covadonga, as an offer to the Santina (as the Asturians called lovely to the Virgin of Covadonga).

The year after, as request of mumys and grammys, I created the medal in a smaller size to the girls who make the First Holy Communion. In this case it is not numbered but it can be engraved on the back with name and date and it is made with the Image in 18 karats yellow gold or in sterling silver.

Both medals can be personalized, same with an engraving and with different stones in the cascade or set on the image, like the one I show at the bottom photo that I personalized for the Golden wedding gift that my daddy gave to my mum, also in 2018: in this medal, we added three diamonds at Santina’s feet, symbolizing their three children.

Both, the Centenary medallion and the medal, have already become an icon in our land and cn be purchased in our physical store and in our online store.

Medallion of the Centenary of Covadonga: https://monicaapariciojoyeria.es/en/producto/colgante-plata-medallon-centenario-covadonga/

Medal of Covadonga: https://monicaapariciojoyeria.es/en/producto/medal-in-silver-covadonga-with-aquamarines/

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THE SUMMER JEWELS

With the arrrival of the summer, the sleeves shorten or disappear and the necklines lengthen, being the ideal moment to show our jewels with generosity on the skin. It is the time for big and light jewels, that you could not wear at another time of the year, but now they shine in all their splendor.,

The high temperatures and the joy of the sunlight invite to wear also jewelry of fresh and cheerful colors that enhace our looks and stand out on the tanned skin.

It is the perfect season to wear jewels that evoke the long beaches of white sand, the marine depth and the exotic landscapes..

Finally, if something I love when I visit new places during the summer holidays is to be able to buy some handmade pieces from there, that make me remember them when I am at home. I encourage you to do the same and buy handmade pieces or some pretty gems that your jewelry maker then turns into a beautiful jewel.

Here I show you some of the jewels designed by me, for those who come to visit our Asturian little land to go with a beautiful souvenir and for whom that travel from Asturias to other places whishing to give a special and exclusive gift.

In this line you have any of the jewels of my Lattice colection, inspired by the Asturian Pre-Romanesque art, unique in the world:

So as any of the jewels of my Talisman collection, inspired in the ancient Astur-Celtic culture.

Our Santina of Covadonga, as medallion, medal or bracelet:

Or the legendaries Victory cross (cross of Asturias) and Angels cross (cross of Oviedo city):

I encourage you to wear your most striking jewelry this season and to get some original, as a souvenir of the places you visit during your holidays.

Happy summer!!