Stone Holder inspired by the Chakana, the symbol for the Inca Cross

This interpretation is a new design for my line of Interchangeable Stone Holder.
The interchangeable stone pictured here is Turquoise. The Cross is made of pure copper and the holder is sterling silver. Set in the center is a beautiful Almandine Garnet from Mozenpique and it is surrounded by a green Aventurine set in a fine silver bezel.
There are many different perspectives on the meaning of the Chakana or Inca Cross. However, they all share some common elements.
From an Astrological perspective, the cross represents the star constellation known as the Southern Cross. The twelve corners represent the twelve months of the calendar year. The four prongs or arms represent the directions on earth (the Inca did not refer to the cardinal directions we are accustomed to).
Animals are used to represent the different parts of the Chakana. The middle horizontal area is the Jaguar or Puma. This represents the earth plane we live on. Above this horizontal middle area is the spirit world of the Condor. The area below is symbolized by the Serpent representing the world of the dead.
The circle in the center is what brings the three worlds together. The soul moves from the present world of the Jaguar or Puma to the spirit world of the Condor, then to the Serpent world of the dead where it will regenerate for the next life. All three worlds are viewed in a positive light. Not like the Western concept of heaven and Hell.