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        These are a few of my favourite everyday pieces spotted up close on people!!!! xoxo

WHERE TO FIND THE ARIABA COLLECTION!!!

Hi guys, so for those of you who want to purchase our pieces, you can find them at no. 32 Musa Yaradua street, victoria island (inside strands salon) Lagos, Nigeria. We have a beautiful lil boutique where u can find every item on the blog and loads more. Every item in our boutique is handmade with love, our collection consists of jewelry, leather clutches/purses, leather slippers, leather belts, throw pillows, etc... We also custom design for clients... Very soon you'll be able to purchase our things online too (we're working on it, we'll keep you posted). So guys hope you'll pop into our boutique for now. Love always!!! xoxo 

ROSE QUARTZ

PHYSICAL/ EMOTIONAL USES:

Rose Quartz supports the heart in all ways, easing emotional stress or regulating the physical effects of stress, such as panic attacks. Eases anxiety and fear, bringing the warmth of compassion and unconditional love to the system. Baths the whole body with the healing ray of love. Encourages and awakens an appreciation of beauty. Is also said to increase fertility.

HEALING EFFECTS:

Place over the heart or on any area of the body that needs the support of the pink ray of unconditional love.

PERSONAL USES:

Wear over the heart to attract love into your life. Place in your home to create peace and harmony.

TURQUOISE

PHYSICAL/ EMOTIONAL USES:
Turquoise is a stone linked to powerful personal protection, for which it has been used for millennia. Enables communication from the highest source of love. Eases feelings of negativity and low self-esteem. Supports and energises the thymus chakra over the breastbone, boosting immunity.
HEALING EFFECTS:
In healing layouts, place over the heart, throat, or thymus area to ease breathing and open the flow of emotional expression.
PERSONAL USES:
Wear over the upper chest as personal and psychic protection.

AMETHYST

PHYSICAL/ EMOTIONAL USES:
Amethyst is popular as a purifying crystal, helping to ward off negative influences and protect from environmental stress. Calms the nervous system and the brain, easing headaches and migraines. Opens the third-eye and crown chakras, enhancing personal spiritual awareness.
HEALING EFFECTS:
In crystal-healing layouts, place over the top of the head or on the third eye to expand conscious awareness. Place a circle of eight pieces of amethyst around the body to create a protective field.
PERSONAL USES: 
Wear or carry amethyst to help calm mental stress. Place under the pillow to improve the quality of sleep.

The world of Gemstones/crystals!

Hi guys here's and introduction to the world of crystals/gemstones. This will help u have a better understanding of our products, what we do, and any precious stones u have or might acquire... Enjoy!!! 

Colourful as the rainbow and sparkling with light, precious stones, crystals, and minerals have fascinated people since the beginning of time. Unusual and precious stones were picked up or dug out of the earth by our ancestors to be worn as ornaments or carried as amulets for protection. Throughout history, beautiful stones have been exchanged, fought over, collected, used as healing tools, or worn as exquisite jewelry, and today interests in crystals and minerals are still as popular as ever.

Precious stones/crystals are so fascinating perhaps because of their sheer diversity- they come in so many colors, shapes, and sizes; perhaps because they all come from the earth itself, miraculously formed inside its crusts, and they remind us of the mystery and beauty of our planet, Perhaps because they are rare and beautiful and seem to reach out to us with their presence. When people come in contact with gem stones/crystals, they want to touch them, hold them, and feel their shape, sensing their texture. Very often the colors of the stones themselves are the main attraction. 

Here we explore a few in the world of gemstone/crystals by linking to their variation in color. Light, when split into the different band of colors, is a very important source of information to the eye and the brain, and in the twenty-first century, color healing is coming into its own as a source of regeneration for body, mind, and spirit. Linking gemstones/crystals to color is a wonderful way to begin exploring how they can rebalance and restore energy. Here you’ll find information on some gemstones/crystals, so if you buy a particular stone you can read about its physical and emotional uses.

As soon as u hold a gemstone/crystal in your hand you connect with the earth, opening the way to new discoveries.

So guys everyday i'll post a few gemstones here for you guys to read about. please feel free to ask any questions....

Enjoy your journey!

MALACHITE

PHYSICAL/ EMOTIONAL USES:                                                                                                           

Malachite is an important protective stone, particularly if you are affected by people who leech your       energy. Increases personal power and self-confidence, while enabling you to follow the true feelings of your heart. Acts as a shield against electromagnetic disturbances. Supports the blood and healthy circulation as well as improving resistance to disease.                                                                                   

HEALING EFFECTS:                                                                                                                                   

Place over the heart chakra to build and increase its energy, over the throat to enhance loving communication, or over the solar plexus for personal protection.                                                                    

PERSONAL USES:                                                                                                                                    

A large piece of malachite in the home helps neutralise environmental pollution. A small piece can be carried as personal protection, as well as to increase self-confidence.                                                                                                             

YELLOW JASPER

PHYSICAL/ EMOTIONAL USES:                                                                                                            

Yellow jasper eases tension and stress in the abdomen, especially that caused by environmental effects or external pressures. Improves the digestion and lifts emotional anxiety. Cleanses the energy field/ aura of negativity.                                                                                                                                                      

HEALING EFFECTS:                                                                                                                                 

In healing layouts, place over the solar plexus chakra at the level of the diaphragm to ease tension and have a protective effect. Place several stones in a circle around the body as a means of psychic protection.                                                                                                                                                         

PERSONAL USES:                                                                                                                                    

Carry yellow jasper to ground your energies and protect you from negative influences. Place large piece in your home to cleanse and purify your space.                                                                                                                                 

LAPIS LAZULI

PHYSICAL/ EMOTIONAL USES:                                                                                                           

Lapis lazuli is a royal stone, activating the higher chakras of the third eye and crown of the head, bringing awareness of soul and spiritual purpose in life. Its golden inclusions of pyrite connect it to solar energy, so it also balances the solar plexus chakra (individual will) with the crown chakra (divine will). Promotes courage and lets your light shine in the world. soothes migraines and headaches.                         

HEALING EFFECTS:                                                                                                                                

Place over the throat, third eye (between the eyebrows), or crown- whichever feels most appropriate- to facilitate connection with soul purpose.                                                                                                          

PERSONAL USES:                                                                                                                                       

Wear over the chest or throat to bring you self-confidence.                                                                           

SPOTTED Around town!!!

 

                          Famous DJ Exlusive rocking a black onyx rosary style Ariaba necklace!!!

                               Tenny karim rocking a black onyx with gold balls Ariaba necklace(xl)!!!!

                                      Efe rocking a hematite with silver links Ariaba necklace!!!

                           Umar (aka Al Musty) rocking 2 layered Ariaba necklaces and bracelets!!!

 Sharon Adeleke and i wearing a beautiful Ariaba pink and lavender  crystal necklace and earring set!!!

 Folake Coker wearing a beautiful Ariaba Turquoise and coral double layered necklace with gold links!!!

                                 RMD looking real cool rocking an Ariaba black onyx necklace!!!

our very own superstar Wizkid spotted rocking an Ariaba black onyx with gold balls necklace, and a    black onyx with gold links bracelet!!!

    The very stylish Naeto C spotted on the red carpet rocking Ariaba layered necklaces and bracelets!!!

Naeto C collecting his channel O award rocking Ariaba, right next to him is YQ also spotted rocking an Ariaba necklace!!!

Naeto C again up close wearing a red crystal coral necklace with skull layered with a black onyx & leaf with silver links necklace!!!

                          Dotstar spotted rocking a black onyx with gold links Ariaba necklace!!!

                        Davido spotted rocking an Ariaba black onyx with silver links & cross rosary!!!

                          YQ spotted at the felabration concert rocking an Ariaba necklace!!!

                            Famous Dj Snypes and Dj Debby both rocking Ariaba necklaces!!!

     Efe-tommy rocking an Ariaba black onyx with gold links necklace and pouting for the camera!!!

Wizkid spotted at the mtv africa music awards rocking a red crystal coral with black onyx mix Ariaba necklace and bracelet!!!

                    Banky W and lolu both rocking black onyx Ariaba necklaces and bracelets!!!

           Banky W and lolu again spotted jisting, both rocking Ariaba necklaces and bracelets!!!

                     Ex miss Nigeria Ene Maya spotted wearing Ariaba turquoise rose earrings!!!

Yemisi 'missi' Fajimolu presenter of Nigerian idol spotted rocking Ariaba charm bracelets, ring and earrings!!!

Missi again spotted rocking an Ariaba coral cocktail ring and a green crystal mixed with yellow jasper floral earrings!!!

       Caroline Forshaw, Ify, and i at the house of nwocha fashion show all rocking Ariaba jewelry!!!

Fade and i both rocking Ariaba. Fade has on an Ariaba agate sunset necklace and i have on Ariaba earrings!!!

   Sharon Adeleke spotted on holiday rocking a three layered onyx with jasper mix Ariaba necklace!!!

                         Sharon again spotted looking great in an Ariaba teardrop turquoise set!!!

                                     Biola Osera rocking an Ariaba turquoise tusk necklace!!!

                                me!!! rocking a double layered crystal nest Ariaba necklace!!!

                                     lovely Sharon at work rocking an Ariaba jade necklace!!!

                               here again Sharon rocks Ariaba black onyx chandelier earrings!!!

        Ifeoma Williams spotted carrying an Ariaba metallic gold crocodile skin envelope clutch!!!

             Emma Balogun spotted at the Arise fashion show rocking an Ariaba noura clutch!!!

Yvonne 'vixen' Ekwere spotted rocking an Ariaba noura clutch in orange lizard skin with green agate stone!!!

            Beatrice spotted rocking Ariaba noura clutch, Ariaba necklace, earrings and bracelet!!!

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