{"product_id":"contemporary-breastplate-all-of-me-collection","title":"Contemporary Breastplate-All of Me Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContemporary Breastplate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis contemporary breastplate was created as a form of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecultural armor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—a piece that can be worn as a reminder of protection, strength, and carrying our culture with us wherever we go.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe breastplate features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 two-inch shells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with 50 shells on each side. The shells alone took over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 hours of hands-on work to create\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not including the additional time required for the dyeing process to achieve their color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI intentionally incorporated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack obsidian and jet hematite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into this piece because both have long been associated with protection in metaphysical practices. Black obsidian is often believed to help absorb or shield against negative energy and encourage grounding, while hematite is commonly associated with grounding, stability, and protection. These meanings are spiritual or metaphysical beliefs rather than scientifically established properties, but they fit the intention behind this breastplate: creating something that feels like a layer of protection when it is worn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe structure and hardware are made with stainless steel for tarnish resistance and longevity. The breastplate is fully adjustable and was designed as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunisex piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, fitting approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXXS–3XL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 two-inch shells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8+ hours of work on the shells, not including dyeing time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack obsidian stones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJet hematite stones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless steel construction and hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarnish resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable fit from XXS–3XL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnisex design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-of-a-kind heirloom piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is an heirloom piece and should be handled and stored with care. The natural shells can break, crack, or become damaged if dropped, crushed, or handled roughly. Store the breastplate where the shells are protected and avoid placing heavy items on top of it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beadiful Vibes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56019783745828,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1114\/1412\/files\/IMG_1521.jpg?v=1786664315","url":"https:\/\/beadifulvibes.co\/products\/contemporary-breastplate-all-of-me-collection","provider":"Beadiful Vibes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}