Stress Relief Jewelry
Have you noticed the emergence of "Stress Relief Jewelry" in the jewelry market? Stress relief jewelry is the art of making a particular piece of jewelry using pieces that are relevant or beneficial in your life. Stress relief jewelry is really just a new term for worry beads, prayer beads, energy bracelets, meditation beads or even "fidget" beads. Cuff bracelets are also popular in this type of jewelry in copper or bronze, adding the natural progress of patina for effect. Blessing pendants are always appreciated for gift giving and add a nice personal touch.
The benefits of creating stress relief jewelry is that we live in a fast-paced society and it's easy to get overwhelmed and lost in the stress of our lives. We all know someone who is dealing with stress in their life. Finding ways to relieve stress is important--to have an outlet to express our emotions, provide a moment of calmness or to let our individual creativity soar is good for the soul. Stress is a negative emotion which can cause disturbance in the energy field of our body. The stress hormone cortisol can elevate your blood pressure, sugars and contribute to weight gain--but you can counteract that negativity with calmness, positive attitude and creative energy. Running your hands through beads can be therapeutic, calming and helpful for centering yourself.
For blessing pendants, choose a gemstone that has calming energies such as agate; green agate gemstone beads for a very organic look or use natural lapis which has a fine, deep blue color reflecting the colors of the ocean and are often calming.
Creating a hammered metal cuff with patina effects can be therapeutic and creates a feeling of empowerment to wear and to create. Gilders Paste® is a wax-based medium to accent or color various materials including wood, metal, baked polymer clay, ceramic, leather and more. Colors can be mixed or layered for an endless palette of designs.
Copper jewelry is also well-known for its therapeutic properties. The beauty of copper is in its earthy color. Copper jewelry changes over time from a shiny earthy brown to a deeper, more golden brown. And after years without maintenance, copper turns green, developing what is known as a patina. Copper is commonly associated with love and luck by those who believe in the metaphysical and is thought to assist in communication and balance and promote healing. Copper rings and bracelets are popular jewelry choices, as well as turning copper beads and components into beautiful jewelry.
Energy bracelets are more than just jewelry. These bracelets represent individual spirituality, metaphysical energy and connection, and many believe them to have healing properties. Easily create customized energy bracelet using gemstone beads and Powercord® elastic cord.
Aromatherapy jewelry uses essential oils to improve our mood and outlook with the accessories we wear. Aromatherapy has been in use for thousands of years and was first documented by the Egyptians. Lava, clay and wood beads are well-known vessels for holding essential oils in jewelry, as well as felt inserts.
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**Please note that all metaphysical or healing properties listed are collected from various sources. This information is offered as a service and not meant to treat medical conditions. Fire Mountain Gems and Beads® does not guarantee the validity of any of these statements.