New Age for a New Generation
People have long sought the peace and beauty of the natural world as a way to escape stressful times.
Hearing the wind in the trees, feeling the sun on your face, catching a glimpse of wildlife — all of these experiences satisfy the senses and bring a sense of calm. With the recent Pandemic, even more people took to the outdoors. As they rediscovered nature, many felt drawn to a deeper connection with the natural world.
One way this connection has manifested itself is in the wearing of gemstones. Gemstones are among nature’s most beautiful creations. Forged over time by powerful forces, they come to life deep in the earth. Once brought to light, one can only marvel at their diversity, color, sheen and mysterious beauty. Nugent Jewelry has long understood the allure of gemstones, and offers more than 300 varied stones (and counting!). These are available in various settings, to meet the desires and lifestyle of all kinds of wearers. Designed to be both comfortable and stylish, gemstones can literally go from an elegant dinner party to the yoga mat, all while providing the wearer with a personal connection to the health benefits that nature offers.
Alternative arts have been around for many years, and today, people are opening their minds — and their souls — as never before to explore these special avenues of healing, including the use of gemstones.
People’s fascination with gemstones is not new — in fact, belief in the stones having special powers goes back centuries. In the 1970s, interest in metaphysical properties, the healing powers of crystals, stones, and other natural elements, and explorations of inner spirituality became popular in certain sectors of the population. This exploration was called the “New Age” movement. Today there has been a resurgence in interest in New Age concepts. Connecting mind, body and spirit is resonating with people of all ages and all walks of life; they are also feeling drawn to something deeper, something real.
Why the change? Stressful times and divisiveness in our society have caused many people to turn inward, to reassess their lives, their purpose and their identity. Spiritual exploration has become popular, with many turning to meditation, reiki and crystal healing as ways to aid them on their personal journey. “Growth and healing” and “connecting to something larger than myself” are cited over and over again as personal goals. Alternative arts have been around for many years, and today, people are opening their minds — and their souls — as never before to explore these special avenues of healing, including the use of gemstones.
At Nugent Jewelry we say our natural gemstones and crystals possess “The Secret Within,” because we appreciate their special energies and properties. We share this information with you as a matter of interest as you embark on your own spiritual exploration.
Amethyst
The most highly valued stone in the quartz group, the colors of amethyst range from purple to violet to pale red-violet. It is a stone for meditation, easing anxiety and stress, providing protection. Amethyst is the birthstone for February.
Citrine
The name comes from its lemon-yellow color, but citrines can also be dark yellow and even golden brown. This is a stone of personal power, manifestation, abundance, joy, and improving immunity. Citrine is a November birthstone.
Rose Quartz
Coloration ranges from a strong pink to pale pink. It is the stone of unconditional love, self-love, and for supporting loving relationships with others.
Moonstone
Moonstone typically exhibits a pearly or opalescent sheen, with colors ranging from white, cream, peach, gray, and blue. This is caused by light scattering between the layers of the stone's crystal structure. Moonstone may also display other optical effects such as chatoyancy (cat's eye effect) depending on its composition and internal structure.
Recognized as a June birthstone, it is a magical gemstone offering many gifts. It cultivates compassion and empathy towards oneself and others, enhances intuition, and helps stabilize emotions providing calmness. Moonstone promotes balance and harmony, and helps to enhance creativity, self-confidence, and has been call a stone for new beginnings — supporting inner growth and strength.
Carnelian
This is a stone of vitality, sexual and emotional healing, creativity and joy. Carnelians range from brownish red to orange, translucent to opaque. Their name comes from the Kornel cherry.
Labradorite
A stone of transformation, labradorite is believed to help the wearer move through challenging times and life’s transitions. It’s a great companion during times of change as it grounds spiritual energies, protects, promotes psychic abilities, and can reveal the truth behind illusions. Labradorite ranges from dark gray to gray black with colorful iridescences of yellow, green, blue or purple, colorless or brown.
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Nugent Jewelry works with retailers across the country who would love to help you explore the secret within gemstones. They can help you find the perfect piece of jewelry, crystal, or specimen, as well as answer any questions you may have.
