Jewelry pieces are more than just shiny objects. Jewelry can show people that we care and that they matter. Have you ever stopped and asked someone where they got their jewelry from? If you have, usually the pieces have special backstories. If you really listen to the stories, nine times out of ten you will see and hear the joy and excitement these jewelry pieces bring to their wearers.
People wear jewelry for different reasons including celebrating their love or an accomplishment, in remembrance of a lost loved one, as a good luck charm, a calming mechanism, or a symbol of courage, and perseverance. A few years ago, local high school kids had the rare opportunity to make jewelry for women who were receiving cancer treatment. (Full story) Opportunities like this showcase the power that jewelry has to lift someone’s spirit.
Remember, when a piece of jewelry has a powerful meaning or intent behind it, that piece of jewelry becomes something different… a talisman, a good luck charm, or a healing token. And any piece of jewelry that has the power to lift the spirit and help someone heal emotionally (and maybe even lessen stress so greater physical healing is possible too) is powerful indeed.
Jenny loves hearing from you, so please share how jewelry has impacted your life. Feel free to reach out to Jenny at jenny@jennybutterfield.com.