Holiday Gemstones

Ah, the holidays!

You finally sit down to a warm, crackling fire for a much needed moment of respite, hot cocoa in hand, ready to enjoy the Christmas decorations that are (finally) up. Christmas music is now socially acceptable to listen to and it plays softly in the background as you and your loved ones enjoy a long overdue deep breath. You sit back and close your eyes to appreciate the moment for what it is, when suddenly – the to-do list that you’ve tried so hard to forget about, if only a minute, comes pounding at your door in the form of a rapid heartbeat and you remember all that needs to get done and how little time you have to do it: there’s the (multiple) holiday dinners that you have to prepare for, and on top of all of the Christmas shopping you haven’t done yet, you were tasked with making the costumes for the Christmas play that your kids’ Sunday school is putting on. And later after you've finally gone to bed exhausted, you awake with a start to your subconscious reminding you that you forgot to move the elf…again, and you’re forced to climb out of bed at 3 a.m.…again, to move it, or otherwise risk extinguishing the Christmas spirit in your children forever.

The point is: the holidays are the perfect finale to a year well-spent, but unfortunately the obligations and stress that come with them can often overshadow what this season is truly about: spending quality time with the ones we love, and celebrating the glorious birth of Jesus Christ.  Guard yourself from the stress of the season and stave off the winter blues so you can focus on what really matters with the help of this season’s featured gemstones: African Turquoise and Amethyst.  Access the soothing powers of African Turquoise and take advantage of the calming properties of Amethyst so you can tackle your holiday to-do list stress-free.

African Turquoise opens the mind to new ideas and endless possibilities.  African Turquoise is a stone that inspires structure and balance. This stone will remind you to take a much needed deep breath when it seems like chaos is the only thing around you, and instead of getting overwhelmed by the holiday buzz, it will help you feel grounded among it. African Turquoise  pushes one to use the knowledge they already possess, while also allowing one to tune into the wisdom of others, helping one become a better person.  In this holiday season, this is an asset that we could all benefit from!  African Turquoise is believed to help ease mood swings, encourage acceptance and soothe feelings of emotional stress resulting in a more optimistic attitude towards life.   It can open your eyes to the natural wonders that are so easy to overlook once the cold weather hits. When’s the last time you noticed the ice crystals forming on the trees, the shapes of the snowflakes, or the way the snow on the  ground glistens in the crisp morning sun? Try wearing this stone, and see what it opens your eyes to when you’re feeling the weight of the winter blues. 

Maybe purple is more your color and stress is your number one obstacle. Arm yourself with Amethyst, a beautiful stone that blocks stress, calms the mind, and encourages a sense of peace and tranquility. So when you’re caught in the hustle and bustle of last minute holiday shopping, or preparing a large meal for multiple people (while simultaneously attempting to clean the house and get the kids dressed before your guests arrive), you can float right on through with a sense of confidence, knowing that everything will fall into place the way it’s supposed to. Need more reasons to decorate your wrist with this life-giving stone? Amethyst helps in decision making. If you feel paralyzed by your holiday gift list and you have no idea where to start, or you just don’t know which task you should tackle next, maybe Amethyst is exactly what you need to get cracking on those last minute decisions.

Amethyst was also considered by early Christians to symbolize Christ, the King of all Kings. The meaning of Christmas can so often become lost in the harried days leading up to it that it can become more about what we need to do, the gifts we need to buy or the gifts we’re going to get, than about the blessings it’s meant to bring to you and your loved ones. So, when things get hectic, simply look down at your Amethyst bracelet as a reminder of what this season is truly about.

So when you’re feeling overwhelmed and pulled every which way, consider our Lava Essentials Collection of bracelets, necklaces and earrings. There's also a line of Kids Lava Bracelets!!  You can take your own calming oasis with you to pull you through the tougher days of the seasons. Couple these stones with oils like Peace and Calming or Frankincense infused in the lava beads and face this season stress-free.

Finally, don’t forget our Fitness Collection! We’ve got a variety of bracelets in many colors to dress up your Fitbit tracker for the season.  Keep track of your steps as you walk what seems like miles in the mall during your holiday shopping or, get a head start on walking off those holiday pounds – in style!