Flight of the North Star Necklace

The Flight of the North Star necklace essentially tells a story of navigation.... cosmic and personal.

 In the nautical tradition and before the invention of the compass, mariners and explorers looked to the North Star (Polaris) to determine which way was north. As the North Star is directly above the North Pole it was always visible at night. If the sailors drew a vertical line from the North Star to the horizon they knew that was due north so they could navigate which way was south, west and east. 

This idea of navigation with the North Star can also be taken on a personal level. Only you can tell where is your North Star, your own path of purpose of meaning.

The Swallow is also associated with navigation...... and mariners. It is an old tradition that sailor could only get a swallow tattoo after they have sailed over 5,000 nautical miles. Swallows were considered good luck because they don't fly far from land and if a sailor sighted a swallow they knew they were close to land and if they followed the swallow it would lead them home.

Made from Sterling Silver and a single Garnet.