Necklace of Life

The Legend of the Necklace of Life
By Terry Lynch

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It is the belief of an ancient people that if a bride-to-be is given a Necklace of Life with 100 or more beads that she will be blessed with a long and prosperous life with many healthy children and grandchildren.

No one is sure of the origin of this legend, but for those courting a bride-to-be, such details really do not matter. It is the gifts which counts.

It would be wonderful if a 50,000 plus carats necklace of diamonds, rubies, pearls or other precious stones could be afforded and given unto every bride-to-be. But in hard economic times that usually is not possible. However, the legend says that a necklace of "life" should be given, which means one made from living seeds; typically in the Americas this has come to mean acorns.

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Water Oak Golden Acorns. Over time sunlight causes the dark acorns like those shown on the left and right to take upon a golden hue like that of the center acorn giving them the appearance of precious gold. Click on pic to email artist to commission your Necklace of Life.

Acorns are the seeds of oak trees, a majestic, stout and strong tree which may live over a hundred years. Some oak trees even live upwards of 500 or more years. Hence seeds of the oak tree, or acorns, make a fine Necklace of Life.

Free Offer: Necklace of Life, Single Golden Miracle Oak Acorn

This is a FREE offer for one (1) Necklace of Life, Single Golden Miracle Oak Acorn.

This elegant Necklace of Life consist of a single Precious Lucky Golden Miracle Oak Acorn, 54 to 60 carats, and is handcrafted by a master artist using heat treated and polished acorns from the Miracle Oak Tree. The Golden Miracle Oak Acorn Necklace of LIfe with a single 54 to 60 carat golden acorn regularly is priced at $12.99. However, if you respond to this special offer you can receive one of these beautiful handcrafted Necklace of Life creations absolutely FREE. You pay only a small $5.00 shipping/handling fee. Just click on the above photograph and make a $5.00 secure payment via PayPal. You will provide your name and address which will be forwarded to us and we will reply to let you know your order has been shipped via US Postal service. This is a limited time offer; one per each reply. Thank you for your patronage.

To get your FREE Golden Miracle Oak Necklace of Life just click on the button below. You only pay a small $5.00 shipping/handling fee.

Special Commissions

You may make a special commission of any of the Necklace of Life creations like those shown below. Simply contact Terry and specify how many acorns you want. Some people like to give these as birthday or anniversary presents, so you may specify a number which corresponds to your age or anniversary in years. We require prepayment for all commission work given the length of time and effort that is required to make one of these beautiful Necklace of Life creations.

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Each Necklace of Life is handcrafted by a master artist using heat treated and polished acorns from the Miracle Oak Tree.

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Your Necklace of Life will be a unique work of art as each polished acorn bead is slightly different from every other acorn bead. Your necklace will be weighted to determine its carat weight and assessed value for insurance purposes.

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Click on pic to email artist to commission your Necklace of Life. This great 179,700 carat Necklace of Life has 300 polished acorn beads. Each Necklace of Life is unique and crafted by hand upon special commission.

Acorns from the Miracle Oak have been used to make a Necklace of Life. These come in three approximate sizes: 59900 carats 100 beads @ $75.00; 119,800 carats 200 beads @ $150.00 ; and 179,700 carats 300 beads @ $225.00 (Plus shipping and handling is for USA and Canada only.) Note: 1 golden water oak acorn equals approximately 599 carats on average. The exact carat weight and assessed value of your necklace will be determined after it is made; carat weight of necklaces may vary; prices of necklaces when sold on eBay, in stores or other outlets may vary to reflect the current market value and/or demand. However, you can order a Necklace of Life directly from Miracle Oak Arts & Crafts at these special prices now!

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Necklace of Life 54,100 carats 100 beads insurance value $75.00.

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Each Necklace of Life has been handcrafted using super strong, extra flexible bead cord (or monofilament) noted for its exceptional durability and strength. The acorns have been heat treated at 180 ºF for 60 minutes to kill any larvae or other organisms as acorn larvae can chew through nylon, polyester, silk and other cord; then each acorn was treated with aromatic oil and polished to a high luster. Water Oak acorns are used to make the Necklace of Life as these are a hard acorn that is resistant to rot and decay; hence they produce a quality bead that rivals any gemstone in beauty. Each acorn is collected by hand, inspected, drilled and polished to produce a quality beading product. Only a limited number of Necklaces of Life are made upon special request and commission, given the amount of time it takes to collect the acorns and handcraft the necklace is significant.

If you have a bride to be or someone you would like to bless with a Necklace of Life, please let me know and I will handcraft you one of these adorable and symbolic gifts of affection. I only make a Necklace of Life after a special request is made and each year I only am able to make a limited number of these beautiful necklaces on a first come, first serve bases.

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This 59,900 carat Necklace of Life has 100 polished acorns beads. Click on pic to email artist to commission your Necklace of Life. Use the Buy Now secure order to below to place your order today.

Pictured here is a Necklace of Life with 100 beads (polished acorns from the Miracle Tree). These make a wonderful and unique gift, especially when you combine them with other gifts and apparel featuring the Miracle Oak Tree available via secure purchase through CafePress. Over time water oak acorns may acquire a golden luster; hence these are often referred to as golden oaks trees or golden acorns. Sunlight and air (oxygen) cause this natural goldenation of the acorns at which time they may be stained with any wood stain if you would like a darker coloration. Also the golden acorns may be painted. However, currently the Necklace of Life is being shipped after stringing the natural polished acorn beads.

Please contact me if you would like a Necklace of Life created especially for you to give to that someone special in your life. These make a wonderful engagement or wedding present and when you tell your loved one how the acorns are symbolic of a long and healthy life blessed with many children and prosperity, she will love you forever!

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This 59,000 carat Necklace of Life has 100 polished acorns beads and red Christmas bows. Note that the acorns have taken upon a golden hue; hence they are often called "Golden Acorns" given the illusion they create of acorns cast in gold. Click on pic to email artist to commission your Necklace of Life. Use the Buy Now secure order to below to place your order today.

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Infinite Loop Necklace of Life. This adorable 69,150 carats Infinite Loop Necklace of Life is symbolic of longevity and features a chain of eleven infinity loops. The Infinite Loop Necklace of Life is available upon special commission and may be made with ten or more infinity loops.

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Necklace of Life with three theta medallions. This adorable 73,700 carats Three Theta Medallion Necklace of Life is symbolic of harmony, prosperity and longevity. The Three Theta Medallion Necklace of Life is available upon special commission and may be made with one or more theta medallions.

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Close up of Theta Medallion. Theta medallions are symbolic of harmony, prosperity and longevity. The Theta Medallion comes from the Greek alphabet and was chosen as a symbol given the ancient Greeks incorporated acorns into jewelry as symbols of longevity. There are examples of acorn jewelry which date back to the reign of Gordion, the King who untied the "Gordion Knot" by slicing through it with a sword.

Care of your Necklace of Life. The Necklace of Life will give you many years of satisfactory wear if you care for it properly. You may maintain the luster of acorns by treating them with linseed oil or other wood polishing oils. Pledge Revitalizing Oil is recommended for maintaining your necklace in good condition. This also helps prevent the acorn shells from drying out and/or absorbing moisture and becoming susceptible to mold or mildew. The Necklace of Life should be maintained in a dry container; a cedar or other jewelry box is ideal for storage. Desiccants may also be used to prevent occurrence of moisture. Also you may maintain these necklaces by hanging them in a clear, dry room where they have ornamental value and may receive complements of admiration from your visitors and guests. If the cord breaks you may restring the acorn beads on a quality bead cord, monofilament, wire or high quality nylon thread. It is recommended that you use a bead cord which has a tensile strength of at least 12 pounds. See Necklace Repair to learn how to tie knots to make quick and lasting repairs. You may decorate the Necklace of Life with ribbon bows or other small ornaments like bells, angels, colored beads, or other tiny ornaments at Christmas time to create a very attractive seasonal necklace.

Use the secure "Buy Now" button below to place your order today. If you have any questions please contact master artist, Terry Lynch. Thank you for your patronage!

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