Something very special has been shaping up with our 'Proud to be Unique' necklace. This pendant depicts the ever-unfolding rose and infuses her wearer with self-love and self-regard and a sense of pride towards our own unique flower – that is us.Being human is a courageous act. The challenge in our life is to keep the heart open, especially then, when you most want to close it. Let life crack you open. Let hurt and loss and joy and wins happen to you equally, as unique experiences of all kinds are essential to your own unfolding.A life well-lived is one full of losses as much as triumphs and adventures. Wherever you stand at the moment, this necklace will encourage you to keep your heart open, to take the risk, while tuning in with your soul that you are living in integrity, and if need-be, honoring necessary boundaries and making use of your thorns when needed. Difficulties are blessings in disguise, bridges to the bounty that offer one particular truth: that life is happening for you and not to you. Just like a rose, the more open we are the more vulnerable, but also mesmerizing, radiant and attractive we are.This rectangular-shaped pendant is embellished with three Garnet stones. Garnet is a deep-red stone that inspires love and devotion, courage and hope. It speaks to the root chakra and brings grounding aspects. Garnet is known to be the stone of higher thinking and self-empowerment and carries energies of fire, passion, creativity and strength. The name ‘garnet’ comes from the Latin word ‘Garanatus’ and translates as ‘seedlike’ reminding us to come back to the source, the place where wholeness resides.The back of the pendant is engraved with the mantra ‘Proud to be unique’.Our 'Proud to be Unique' necklace pairs beautifully with our Gentle Heart necklace, as both stones - Garnet and Pink Turmaline amplify their energies to promote love.Material: 22kt Gold Plated on 925 Sterling Silver, GarnetLength: Chain adjustable 48cm / 50cm / 52cm | Pendant: 3.2cm x 1.45cmThis necklace changes the world a little as it:• Helps feed a Balinese family in need via the 'Adopt a family’ project• Is made from sustainable and recycled materials• Provides employment for mothers of street children in Bali• Carries powerful healing vibrations