ANTRACITE: the Handmade in Italy accessory perfect for the summer!

Discover ANTRACITE at Ferro Gioielli jewelry store in Este (PD)

Bracelets, trouser chains or wonderful Tibetan malas : accessories with a casual but precious look, perfect to wear during the summer thanks to the shades of the natural stones that compose them. Today I'm going to tell you about Antracite jewels: they are born from an idea of ​​the Italian company Vagnini & Zangheri, which from the experience of cutting hard stones has created a line of cutting-edge and trendy accessories! Fashionable, sporty and carefree, but also classy and full of meaning: I can't imagine a man who cares about style without at least one Anthracite bracelet on his wrist. Made with a selection of natural hard stones, but also with silver and nickel-free metals, these accessories are truly a must-have for the summer season. They give color and style, but they also suggest something more: behind the production of these accessories, in fact, there is a long journey of craftsmanship, passion, time and dedication. The perfect mix for those who want to make people talk about them and not go unnoticed, highlighting a side of their character with the right accessory: casual, dreamy, elegant or rebellious. But there is something more important to add: we are not just talking about material value, but a spiritual connection with the components of the bracelets. Nothing more fascinating, in my opinion, than being able to wear on the wrist something that communicates an ancient thought or belief. The precious stones on the bracelet always convey an important meaning: it is not a simple desire to appear, but it is much more! Tiger's eye, turquoise howlite, paesina, mother of pearl... each stone brings with it something deeper, linked to its own origins and properties. The striped agate, for example, seems to be able to protect the person who wears it: a message that I consider beautiful for a gift. The fossil wood, on the other hand, has always been used in ritual magic, to remember past lives and previous incarnations and to bring dormant talents back to the surface. The amazonite, beautiful in its light shades and definitely one of my favorite natural stones, extinguishes internal conflicts born from traumas, giving self-confidence. Again, the black agate gives balance to the wearer. In short, each stone has a story to be discovered and adapted to oneself, one's lifestyle and one's character. I find that Anthracite bracelets are perfect for a young man who can't give up the perfect accessory even in the scorching heat, but (why not?) also for a sporty and casual woman, always in line with current fashions, but above all attracted by the message that each stone represents. [gallery size="large" columns="1" ids="https://blog.ferrogioielli.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/TENNESSEE-1024x683.jpg|,https://blog.ferrogioielli.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/FLORIDA-5-1024x683.jpg|,https://blog.ferrogioielli .com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/LOUISIANA-IND-1024x683.jpg|,https://blog.ferrogioielli.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/JOKER-IND-1024x683.jpg|"]

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Some time after the creation of the bracelets, Antracite also launches the collection of trouser chains . They were born as a biker accessory: a simple chain to which the wallet was attached so as not to lose it during the trip. In the Antracite laboratories they certainly do not lose their original function, but also become a real ornament to show off with pride. Perfect for men and women, they are composed of hand-cured natural stones, silver and a handcrafted aged chain. A decidedly original and unmissable accessory, full of the jaunty and fresh taste that modern men and women like so much. Nothing to do with the apparently somewhat rough and rebellious world of the most passionate motorcyclists: chains give a touch of elegance even to the most casual outfit, without ever losing the deep symbolic meaning linked to the stones they are made of. [gallery size="large" columns="1" ids="https://blog.ferrogioielli.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ARAGON-3.jpg|Pants chain in aged silver plated brass and natural hard stones: white howlite stone and brown striped agate 8 mm in diameter. At the ends a hook and a sturdy snap hook, to which you can attach your wallet or a bunch of keys. The total length is approximately 58 cm. Like all ANTRACITE products, the pants chain is also handcrafted in Italy and the ANTRACITE logo in 925‰ silver certifies its authenticity.,https://blog.ferrogioielli.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ARAGON-1-1024x683.jpg|"]

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Last but not least, from the fascinating world of Buddhism come the Tibetan malas , garlands used as sacred instruments since ancient times. To be worn around the neck, malas are composed of 108 spheres that represent the union and connection between all living beings. What intrigues me most about these accessories is the thousand-year-old history behind them, full of contradictions and mystery. The 108 beads that compose them could represent the 108 Hindu deities. According to Tibetan Buddhists, however, they would be the transposition on stone of the 108 sins and 108 possible lies. Japan also follows a similar line. The most positive hypothesis and dearest to me, however, comes from India: 108 is the number of intersections of the lines between the Chakras, which converge right on the heart and lead to the full realization of self-consciousness. However you want to understand it, the Tibetan mala is an accessory full of meaning and history, also made with natural stones linked to the world of Tibet and India. For example, sandalwood is the material par excellence for attracting positive vibrations. Rudrashka seeds, called "the third eye of Shiva", have supernatural powers. Malas with bone seeds have the task of reminding us how ephemeral our life is, encouraging us to live it fully. An additional note, beautiful to see but above all to know, is the presence of a larger bead in each mala: it is called Guru, it is joined to a cotton tassel and represents the thousand-petalled lotus, symbol of the energy of the Universe and fundamental Chakra for life. Not just a trendy accessory, then, but a real treasure chest of meanings. Every Anthracite mala fascinates me: it is not just a garland to show off, but also a legend to discover and tell! Specially designed to be worn by both men and women, they are the perfect piece of jewelry for those who are more attentive to the spiritual world or even just for those who, like me, love to wear something that can transport us to a world full of history. [gallery size="large" columns="1" ids="https://blog.ferrogioielli.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/CORAGGIO-2-_-1024x683.jpg|The Tibetan Mala is an amulet used by Buddhist monks for the recitation of mantras. Mala in Sanskrit means "rosary". Anthracite creates them by threading and knotting 108 spheres of natural hard stones. The cotton knots between the stones represent the union and the connection existing at the base of all beings. The Mala Coraggio is in faceted pink Agate and yellow Agate. Each necklace has a 925 silver tag with the Anthracite logo that certifies the authenticity of the purchased product. The length is approximately 90 cm. The 108 stones have a diameter of 6 mm, the other 5 of 8 mm. We recommend treating your Mala with Love, Care and Respect and when you are not wearing it, store it in the appropriate box.,https://blog.ferrogioielli.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/KATMANDU-1-1024x683.jpg|Tibetan Mala in lava stone and white howlite. The brown tassel is made of cotton. 108 natural stone spheres threaded and knotted one by one represent the union and connection existing at the base of all beings. The length is approximately 90 cm. The 108 stones have a diameter of 6 mm, the others of 8 mm. We recommend treating your Mala with Love, Care and Respect and when you are not wearing it, keep it in the appropriate box.,https://blog.ferrogioielli.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/MALA-04-IU-e1487703347444-1024x683.jpg|Mala in Hematite and Red Bamboo. 108 spheres of natural stone threaded and knotted one by one represent the union and connection existing at the base of all beings. The length is approximately 90 cm. The 108 stones have a diameter of 6 mm, the others 8 mm. We recommend treating your Mala with Love, Care and Respect and when you are not wearing it, keep it in the appropriate box."] Antracite, in short, presents to our eyes three different accessories that are aesthetically beautiful and suitable for summer, but also precious and rich in value and content. Designed for the trendy man, but also perfect for a woman, Antracite jewels are totally Handmade in Italy and made with care in the smallest detail, so much so as to make the natural imperfections of each grain a real acquired value. A real must have to discover and show off all summer long!

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By Olga Navarin https://www.instagram.com/olga.navarin/ https://olganavarin.wordpress.com/