Handmade ‘one of a kind’ Miniature original acrylic painting. With upcycled brass Phoenix, which was originally an inlay from an unrestorable Edwardian dining chair. Housed in a silver plated 40 x 30mm brooch frame. Can be worn or simply displayed as a work of art. signed on the back by artist.

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The Phoenix has risen from the ashes and has taken flight. From the uppermost branches of a tall tree, he surveys what is beneath him; what has gone before. All around him is the promise of a new beginning, and he only has to seek it out. © B Diskin 2020.

Fairy: Symbolises spirituality, feminine energy, childhood, and beauty in all its shapes and forms

Angel Raphael: Responsible for healing. Patron of travellers, the blind, nurses, physicians, and medical workers.

Angel Jaliel (pronounced vehuiah): Considered in the Christian culture to be one of the Seraphims, he is the angel of love and wisdom. He grants solidity, restful quiet, fertility, and spouse faithfulness. The patron of couples.

Buddha on Lotus Flower: Symbolising the one that overcame the pain,, that prevails in the material world, and became enlightened; like the Lotus flower, that surpasses the muddy water in which it grows, and produces a perfect flower.

Dragon: Some cultures see the dragon as a symbol of evil, but Orientals see it as a symbol of supernatural power, wisdom, strength and hidden knowledge. Dragon is also seen as the embodiment of chaos and untamed nature.

Pegasus: The ability to fly has always been considered the universal symbol of liberty and free spirit. Pegasus symbolises the idea of spiritual freedom; but he could also be tamed.

Mermaid: A messenger for things associated with the spiritual element of water. They are believed to be a symbol of transformation; soul changing.

Witch: A Witch is someone who actively practises magick. Someone who has a spiritual or psychic connection, or who worships Pagan gods and goddesses.

Fist: The clenched fist, is a symbol of solidarity and support. It is also used as a salute to express unity, strength, defiance, or resistance.

Heart: The heart is the central wisdom of feeling. It is compassion and understanding, a symbol for love.

Pyramid: Pyramids are believed to be extremely sacred in many cultures around the world. It was believed that this shape helped to connect them with the earth and the heavens above.

New Jade: Balances your emotions. Can reduce negative energy, such as anxiety or sadness.

Green Aventurine: The stone of opportunity. May help manifest prosperity and wealth. Helps you release old habits, readying you for new opportunities and growth, so you can move forward with confidence.

Citrine: A powerful cleanser and regenerator. Carries virtues of self-healing (both physically and spiritually), inspiration and self-improvement. Helps treat bladder and thyroid issues.

Rose Quartz: The stone of Universal love. Restores trust and harmony in relationships. Purifies and opens the heart to promote love, self-love, friendship, deep inner healing and feelings of inner peace.

Sodalite: Brings order and calmness to the mind. Encourages rational thought, objectivity, truth and intuition. Enhances self-esteem and self-acceptance.

Clear Quartz: The all-rounder, thought to work on any condition. The stone of power, it amplifies any energy, thought or intention. Protects against negativity.

Green Amber: This stone has a very high healing power, and stimulates the body to heal itself. Cheerful and positive, it purifies negative energy. With its protective power, it is able to draw pain and disease from the mind, body, and spirit. Transfers negative energy to positive

Ukanite: Great for healing the heart and mind. It resonates with the frequency of love, compassion and kindness. Helps balance the emotional body. Opens you psychic vision, helps you visualise the things you desire. Aids better sleep and relieves stress.

Chrysoberyl: Provides protection from the evil eye. Increases spiritual and personal power. Good for fear, discipline and self-control.

Garnet: Birthstone for January. A stone of higher thinking and self-empowerment, strength and safety. It aids prosperity and abundance, encouraging gratitude and service to others.

Snowflake Obsidian: Brings about balance to mind, body and spirit. Removes negativity from a space or person. Helps bring emotions to the surface. Aids meditation.

Brown Banded Agate: Healing stone for mind, body and spirit. Can increase concentration, and memory. Prevents the wearer from psychic attack, thereby preventing negative energy from harming you.

Pink Banded Agate: Balances yin and yang energies, helping to bring a calmness of mind. Assists in relieving distress when reacting to situations beyond one’s control. Strengthens bonds between parent and child.

Agate: An excellent stone for rebalancing and harmonising body, mind and spirit.  Soothing and calming, it cleanses and stabilises the aura, eliminating and transforming negativity.  Enhances mental function, improving concentration, perception and analytical abilities. 

Leopard Skin Jasper: An excellent protection stone for both earthly and astral travellers. It is also a grounding stone and is particularly useful in healing. Instils a feeling of wholeness, serenity, and being cared for. Like all Jasper stones it will help give you strength and vitality.

Red Jasper: A stone of empowerment, bringing strength to resist emotional domination by others, and the courage to overcome domestic violence. Helps to heal the trauma of violent sexual experiences.

Brown Jasper: The nurturing and healing stone. Carrying a strong connection to Earth’s energy, it is the stone of courage and wisdom. Beneficial for grounding, stability and strength.

Picture Jasper: Is a grounding and harmonising stone with a strong connection to the Earth. In physical healing, it is believed to stimulate the immune system, to help clear toxins and pollutants from the body, and to cleanse the kidneys.

Carnelian: A stabilising stone, it helps restore vitality and motivation, and stimulates creativity. Useful for overcoming abuse of any kind, it promotes positive life choices, and motivates success.

Tiger’s Eye: Help you release fear and anxiety, and aids harmony and balance. It helps to uncloud your emotions, so that you can make decisions with discernment and understanding.

Moonstone: Is thought to inspire intuition and psychic abilities. Channels hope, sensitivity, abundance and inner growth and strength. It soothes emotional instability and stress, and stabilises the emotions, providing calmness. A stone for “new beginnings”

Mother Of Pearl: A protection stone, brings the gentle healing power of the sea. Relieves stress, relaxes, soothes and calms the emotions. Stimulates intuition and imagination.

Turquoise: Probably the oldest stone in man’s history. A stone of protection; tactile and pleasing to the eye. It radiates wisdom, healing, creativity, emotional balance, love, luck, joy and intuition.