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Published: 2011-05-13 02:25:48 +0000 UTC; Views: 5119; Favourites: 150; Downloads: 133
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Description I have used a gold painted metallic sword and added an enamel compass rose token. The reverse side has a Swarovski cobalt crystal. The handle has been wrapped in gold wire and it comes with a gold ball chain. To wear or display.

The Compass Rose has been used since ancient times. An early version had 12 points and was called Rose of the Winds, each point representing a direction of the wind. As maps became more accurate, more points were added to accurately guide sailors. It eventually had 32 points at equal distances around the circle and because it looked like the flower, it was named Compass Rose. Sailors often wore a Compass Rose tattoo for guidance and good fortune.

There are four cardinal directions which point to the north, south, west and the east. The design features the four cardinal directions, north, south, west, and east. There is an ornate star in the center which represents the North Star, a principal navigation tool. The Compass Rose symbolizes a sense of purpose or direction. It can mean positive change and forward thinking. It may also be interpreted as looking both backward into the past, and forward into the future.

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Comments: 14

Hawkheart29 [2013-12-30 23:58:37 +0000 UTC]

Cool concept.

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mymysticgems In reply to Hawkheart29 [2014-01-02 13:57:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.  I have been working on some smaller crystal swords also.  Hope to have one up soon.

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Minkymy [2013-03-26 00:23:31 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely gorgeous~

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mymysticgems In reply to Minkymy [2013-03-26 00:53:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much! I like your little cats.

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Minkymy In reply to mymysticgems [2013-03-26 01:39:37 +0000 UTC]

Oh! Thank you!

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markostop [2012-02-28 22:09:29 +0000 UTC]

LOVE IT!
I WANNA BUY THIS!

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mymysticgems In reply to markostop [2012-03-05 16:19:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! It is for sale.

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Bookaddict209 [2011-08-08 04:42:23 +0000 UTC]

i want to put it in my hair, use it as a chopstick

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mymysticgems In reply to Bookaddict209 [2011-08-08 11:56:07 +0000 UTC]

Okay, but it might be a little heavy

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simplysweetstore [2011-05-15 04:19:09 +0000 UTC]

I love this so much. It's so beautiful and unique.

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mymysticgems In reply to simplysweetstore [2011-05-15 12:59:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. I try to make things that are a little different.

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SavinoWolf [2011-05-13 21:55:39 +0000 UTC]

I love this piece! It's really pretty. ^^ If I had the money I would but it but I'm low on cash at the moment. ♥ Your work!

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mymysticgems In reply to SavinoWolf [2011-05-14 00:06:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much!

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SavinoWolf In reply to SavinoWolf [2011-05-13 21:56:25 +0000 UTC]

I meant to say that I would buy it! XD

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