In this article author, designer and instructor Kristal Wick shares her experience of using beading as a form of meditation, emphasizing its calming and transformative effects on her daily life, and providing practical tips for incorporating this beading meditation into a busy schedule.

The article explores the rising trend of "Stress Relief Jewelry," which incorporates meaningful elements into jewelry pieces designed to alleviate stress and anxiety, highlighting the therapeutic benefits of jewelry creation in a fast-paced society.

Just as dappled forests may bring calmness, it's said tree agate can bring a sense of peace and inner tranquility to those who wear jewelry featuring the gemstone.

White jasper has a bright, clean opaque white appearance. According to metaphysical properties, white jasper lifts spirits and brings joy, nurturing our inner desire for calmness.

Azurite-malachite is a blend of two distinct and popular gems: azurite and malachite. United as azurite-malachite, the gemstone is said to calm anxiety in wearers.

Chrysocolla is the gentlest of stones. Its main metaphysical role is to soothe and calm. Its color alone is relaxing with a deep blue-green that might remind you of a distant mountaintop.

Used for everything from meditation to fidget-calming, this design includes step-by-step instructions for making your own worry beads.

Catch the light with this quartz crystal pendant suspended in a macramé net. Magnesite beads add pops of cool, calming color to this simple set.

Experience a sense of calmness in your style with the beautiful blue color of Crystal Passions® in this jewelry set.

According to some metaphysical beliefs, kunzite can promote love and calm the nerves. Use its soothing soft pink hue to dress-up your favorite staple loungewear.

Ruby chips in settings create the appearance of a rock garden, decorative planter or colorful creek bed. This calming appearance makes this set ideal for stressful days.

Naja focals and calming pearls evoke a relaxing maritime feeling with this necklace and earring set.

Amazonite's minty green color instantly evokes images of cool drinks on a hot day and calm beaches in some quiet retreat. No wonder this stone is said to have a soothing effect on the nervous system.

Many believe that angelite has a calming, peaceful energy that promotes spirituality. This elegant design displays these properties beautifully.

Swirling metal forms in bright silver bring both whimsy and a sense of calm to these earrings.

Add the calming beauty of aquamarine to silver components for a dreamy style.

Harness the calming colors of this gemstone jewelry set and finish the look with the hand-cut quartz pendant of your choice.

The calming palette of silver and glacial blues with the sparkle of crystal makes this three-piece set fit for the Ice Queen.