The Santorini Collection is inspired from the rebirth of an island. Santorini was formed 3600 years ago by an enormous volcano, which was one of largest volcanic eruptions in history. The Santorini Collection’s black lava rocks in the jewelry are a reminder of the beauty that can arise from the ashes. But these beads do not stop there! For centuries lava rock was treasured for emotional and spiritual qualities including calming but intense energy.

Elastic black lava rock bracelet features a decorative swirl charm made from non-precious metal.

Handmade and imported from Greece
Non-precious metal
Black lava beads approx. 8mm
Bracelet approx. 6 cm (2.36 in) diameter
(Photos are not actual size)

History
The swirl motif is inspired by the Ancient Greek mythological Labyrinth, which was an elaborate structure designed and built by the legendary artificer Daedalus for King Minos of Crete at Knossos. Its function was to hold the Minotaur, a creature that was half man and half bull and was eventually killed by the Athenian hero Theseus. Daedalus had made the Labyrinth so cunningly that he himself could barely escape it after he built it. Theseus was aided by Ariadne, who provided him with a skein of thread, literally the "clew", or "clue", so he could find his way out again.