Based in: México

Each Tita Lopez piece carries a distinct voice, deeply rooted in her Mexican heritage. Handcrafted with care, all materials are meticulously sourced from México and skillfully worked by master artisans. Hours of dedicated craftsmanship shape every design into the exquisite form you see showcased. This jewelry is not mass-produced; each piece belongs to a limited-edition series, embodying an intimate bond with tradition, ritual, and magic. Every piece is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship, imbued with the unique touch of the human hand, ensuring its status as a one-of-a-kind treasure.

Details

• Material: White Quartz
• Dimensions:
  • Pendant: 3" in. x 3½" in.
  • Ribbon: 16" in.
• Specification: Hand-carved quartz in the shape of a heart with wire-wrapped crystals and gold-plated chain
• The wearer can easily change out the chain for a different chain or even a ribbon. This allows for versatility when wearing this piece. It can be worn as a choker, layered, or add length and wear it in an opera style. The opportunities are endless! 
• Care Instructions: Do not wet or wear when you are showering. This item should be kept in a dry space when not wearing.  It is recommended that you recharge your quartz every 28 days in water, salt, under a full moon, or in the earth. 

Quartz Use & Care

These are general beliefs associated with obsidian in metaphysical and alternative healing communities. Individual experiences and interpretations may vary.

• Amplifying Energy: Clear quartz is renowned for its ability to amplify energy and intentions. It can enhance the effect of other crystals when used together in a crystal grid or during meditation.
• Clarity and Focus: Its clear and pure energy helps in enhancing mental clarity, focus, and concentration. It is often used by those seeking to improve their decision-making abilities or clarity of thought.
• Healing: Clear quartz is believed to have healing properties, promoting physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. It is often used in alternative healing practices such as crystal healing and Reiki.
• Protection: Many believe that clear quartz can act as a protective shield against negative energies and electromagnetic radiation from electronic devices.
• Manifestation: It is often used as a tool for manifestation, helping individuals align their intentions with their actions and manifest their desires into reality.
• Balance: Clear quartz is believed to balance and harmonize the body's energy centers (chakras), promoting overall well-being and vitality.
• Spiritual Growth: It is often used in spiritual practices to deepen meditation, enhance intuition, and facilitate spiritual growth and enlightenment.
• Cleansing: Clear quartz is also known for its ability to cleanse and purify energy. It can clear negative energies from the environment and recharge other crystals.

Overall, clear quartz is a powerful and versatile crystal that can benefit individuals on physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels. It is recommended that you recharge your quartz every 28 days in water, salt, under a full moon, or in the earth. 

About the Technique

The journey of these exquisite pieces begins with the discovery of raw quartz, meticulously sourced by skilled miners from the regions of Queretaro, Guanajuato, Sonora, and Veracruz. This raw quartz is then entrusted to the seasoned craftsmanship of Don Crecencio, a revered lapidarist with over four decades of experience. Collaborating with Tita for a decade, his expertise and profound understanding of quartz have been passed down to his nephews, who work alongside him.

The transformation of raw quartz into unique shapes is a laborious process requiring immense skill and patience. Once the quartz achieves its desired form, it is carefully handed over to Tita Lopez, the mastermind behind these captivating designs. Infusing each piece with intricate beading, Tita adds the final flourish, whether it be a heart or a skull motif.

For this collection, an additional skilled artisan uses a traditional method that has been passed down for generations: martillado. This technique requires the artisan to use hammers of different shapes, sizes, and weights, depending on the alloy, the object's size, or the work phase. In addition, stone chisels are used to outline and adorn the object's final shape. This creates the gold flame that will be added to the quartz heart.

After undergoing Tita's meticulous work, each piece is lovingly cleansed and prepared for delivery. This journey is imbued with reverence, love, and an abundance of knowledge and skill.