Men's Handmade Sodalite And Lava Stone Skull Bracelet

Handmade in the studio, this sleek bracelet pairs deep royal blue sodalite with matte black lava stone, finished with a sterling silver skull charm and sterling silver accent beads. The design is deliberately simple so it sits easily with a suit or a Sunday jumper, which is rather the point of a piece you'll actually wear every day.

Sodalite is known for its royal blue colouring shot through with white streaks and swirls, and it's often mistaken for lapis lazuli, though lapis contains pyrite and sodalite does not. It works with the throat chakra, traditionally used to help you communicate how you feel and to sharpen both listening and speaking, which makes it a favourite among people who perform, act or speak in public. It's also said to enhance self-esteem, self-acceptance and self-trust, to increase wisdom and insight, and to stimulate ideas, perception and creative expression, all while bringing balance, order and calm to a busy mind and encouraging rational thought, objectivity, truth and intuition.

Lava stone comes from the root of the earth and balances the root chakra, offering grounding properties that bring a feeling of security, positivity and divine earthly love while stimulating energy flow and creativity. Its energy can be intense and yet it is also calming, which is why it's so often worn by anyone trying to stay steady and keep moving forward through adversity, and it's an excellent aid for managing stress and anxiety. The beads are naturally porous, so they double as an oil diffuser: add a drop of your favourite essential oil and it will linger through the day.

Each bracelet is made on elastic so it has a little stretch, sized to the average UK man's wrist at 7.5 inches (19cm). If you'd like a different size, just let me know when you place your order, otherwise you'll receive one at the stated size. It arrives in a branded jewellery box, and because this design is made to order, the bracelet you receive may not be the exact one photographed, though it will look almost identical. The same design is also available in Tiger's Eye and Lava Stone, and as seen on celebrity chef Paul Ainsworth.

Special thanks to John Walton for originally commissioning this design, for allowing me to use his fabulous wedding photos, and for being the perfect customer.

Every order qualifies for a free gift. Orders over £75 (excluding postage) qualify for a free crystal heart, and orders over £150 qualify for free delivery.