When gems cross paths with change, reflections are refined.
THIS STONE, OFTEN REFERRED TO AS THE “STONE OF AWAKENING,” IS BELIEVED TO TRIGGER PROFOUND EXPERIENCES IN SOME INDIVIDUALS, SUCH AS MEMORIES OF THEIR OWN CONCEPTION, BIRTH, PAST LIVES, AND EVEN PAST DEATHS.
THIS STONE IS NOT MEANT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART, AS IT IS SAID TO HAVE A PSYCHEDELIC EFFECT, HEIGHTENING THE SENSES. FOR THOSE AT PEACE, IT CAN ENHANCE AND DEVELOP THEIR ATTRIBUTES, BUT FOR OTHERS, IT BECOMES A TOOL OF CHAOS AND DESTRUCTION.
THIS GEM IS CONSIDERED SUPERIOR TO DIAMOND IN BOTH STRENGTH AND RARITY. IT FEELS PAINFULLY COLD TO THE TOUCH BUT HAS THE POWER TO HEAL ITS HOLDER - IF THEY CAN ENDURE ITS ICY STING.
CAPSOULS ARE POWERFUL ENTITIES CAPABLE OF DISTORTING REALITY BY CREATING
CAPTIVATING ILLUSIONS THAT STUN THEIR VICTIMS. THE ENERGY EMITTED BY THESE ORBS CAN ALSO BACKFIRE, CAUSING THEM TO GO BESERK AND ATTACK WHATEVER IS NEARBY.
A CAPSOUL EXPOSED TO THE DIVINE TOUCH OF MEDUSA’S MIRROR THAT HAS UNDERGONE A TRANSFORMATION THROUGH THE HIGH CRIME OF SELF-DEATH, ONLY TO BE REBORN WITH DIVINE ENLIGHTENMENT. REFINED BY ITS OWN REFLECTION, IT BECOMES A POWERFUL ENTITY.
CAPSOULS ARE POWERFUL ENTITIES CAPABLE OF DISTORTING REALITY BY CREATING
CAPTIVATING ILLUSIONS THAT STUN THEIR VICTIMS. THE ENERGY EMITTED BY THESE ORBS CAN ALSO BACKFIRE, CAUSING THEM TO GO BESERK AND ATTACK WHATEVER IS NEARBY.
KNOWN TO “MAKE WHOLE” OF ITS
POSSESSOR BY ENHANCING THEIR INHERENT VITALITY, FORTITUDE AND CONVICTION BY REMINDING THEM OF THEIR OWN
INNATE DIVINITY.
IT IS RUMORED TO BE ONE OF THE RARE ELEMENTS USED IN THE CREATION OF THE FABLED MEDUSA’S MIRROR.
AN OPPORTUNITY TO UNCOVER THE MANY TREASURES LOST OR HIDDEN BENEATH THE SEA INCLUDING LEGENDARY ARTIFACTS SUCH AS “MEDUSA’S MIRROR,” THE “SHEARS OF REFINEMENT,” AND MANY OTHERS. BEST OF LUCK!
A HIGHLY DANGEROUS FOE, TAKING THE FORM OF AN ACTIVATED CAPSOUL TO LURE UNSUSPECTING VICTIMS BY TEMPTING THEM WITH THE ILLUSION OF TREASURE.
TREAD CAREFULLY AND BEWARE THIS
DECEPTIVE IMPOSTER!
SHEARS OF REFINEMENT
AN ANCIENT WEAPON FORGED FOR DIVINE TRANSFORMATION, POSSESSING THE ABILITY TO SEVER ALL IMPURITIES, LEAVING BEHIND ONLY WHAT IS TRUE.
WHEN USED WITH MEDUSA’S MIRROR, IT CAN CLEANSE THE SOUL OF THE OBSERVER, TRANSCENDING THEM INTO A BEING OF SUPREME CLARITY AND POTENTIAL THROUGH PROFOUND SELF-AWARENESS.
Exchange, whether in information, currency, or energy, is rooted in collaboration—a trade-off between individuals that can range from simple and mundane to inspiring and life-changing, with value shaped by perception.
The gems and items above are part of a series created as prizes and gift cards for a game of chance. With a pay-per-spin opportunity, you can win one of 11 collectible items, with values ranging from $5 to $1000. These cards can be redeemed for various products at THGPTS or applied toward a tattoo session.
The GEM X CHANGE, which originally began as a metaphor for the process of collaborative thought and action, has now transformed into a collection of artistic interpretations for various themes that we all encounter throughout our never-ending quests for self refinement. From struggles with our ego, and the daily battles between our higher and lower selves to the constant ebb and flow of our creative/destructive powers and the pains that follow the misuse of each. We are all bound to encounter these hurdles to some degree.
The mock-retro comic book, "THE REFINED REFLECTION", as well as the clothing collective "HIGH CRIME" both share these recurring themes and narratives in varying ways, and collectively, along with THGPTS, have taken on a new direction of solidarity through The GEM X CHANGE.
With a unique spin on the use of trading cards (a small yet effective showcase for ideas), we've created an exclusive system of currency exchange with varying values that can be used on products and services provided by each of the three. The illustrations on each of the original 11 collectible trading cards were created with the intent of providing value. Primarily through currency, but also through wisdom in the form of allegory. We hope to add to the participants of our exchange in the years to come.
Shout to everyone who played a part in its inception and development. Honoka Kawakami, Kiyomi Nia Grajales, Daniel Grajales, Alejandro Naranjo, Santy Marte, Michael Nguyen, David Grajales along with many others. This wouldn't be possible without your valuable input and contribution, thank you all.