Drusa necklace, Silver / Gold and mix of stones

The Egyptian civilization was, for centuries, the most influential of the ancient world; a civilization characterized by power, art and culture which nowadays works as inspiration for creating a collection that represents it's imposing elegance. Through history, up until today, Ancient Egypt has manage to keep surprising us by it's grandiosity, richness and luxury.

It was when our designer Mar Aldeguer traveled to Egypt, that she immersed herself in this millenary culture, imagining designs that broke with classic and modern shapes, thus creating a collection of jewels full of movement and vibrant color. Following her dreams of versatility, she also introduced detachable jewels and pieces for My Coolook collection.

A collection in which the protagonists are stones such us Lapislazuli or Amethyst, stones with mysterious meanings that already had relevance in Ancient Egypt. Stones that assume as characteristic shapes such as the beetle, symbol of the morning sun to the Egyptians. We also got inspiration from the simplest shapes, triangles in deep shades that represent the pyramids and their majestic character.

What is pink quartz?

It is a silica mineral of pink color and cloudy semblance. Contrary to other quartz , it is never completely transparent and we frequently find white stripes inside the mass.

It is said that it is a relaxing mineral which provides wellness and happiness, helping express your feeling and improving your state of mind. It is used for strengthening relationships and getting rid of negative energies.

The mail deposits are foul in Brazil, Madagascar, India, Mozambique, Namibia and the United States. It can also be found in some places of Spain.

What is smoked quartz?

It is the most ancient quartz and owes it's name to it's appearance since it looks as if it is hiding smoke inside it. It is semitransparent and it's color can vary from brown with yellow speckles to even black.

It is said to cleanse and purify the soul, enhance how you see reality, equilibrate energy and enhance self esteem. It also stimulates creativity and helps attract good fortune and good business.

The main deposits are found in Brazil, Madagascar, Russia, Scotland, Switzerland and Ucraine.

What is labradorite?

It belongs to the group of the plagioclase. Their color can vary from whiteish to grayish. It's beauty comes from the iridescence that can be observed when turning it, which takes different colors: green, blue or orange.

It is said to enhance love, vitality and cheer. It stimulates creativity and enhances self esteem.

The main deposits are found in Labrador Coast, from which it takes it's name, but it can also be found in deposits in Brazil, Madagascar, Russia and Scotland.

What is amethyst?

It is a mycrocristalline variety of quartz whose color can vary depending on the level of iron it contains and the temperatures of the place where it is found. It's name makes reference to Amethystos, who according to greek mythology, was a woman turned into stone and painted in wine by the God Dionisos. 

It has sedative properties that equilibrate sleep alterations, endocrine glands and nervous system.

Tha main deposits are found in Burma, Russia or Uruguay, but those of better quality are found in Brazil or Zambia.